Varlam Liparteliani active champion of Europe, won the third match and went through the semi-final. Georgian leader of world ranking in 90 kg weight category beat Lithuanian Carlos Bauza in a very tense match, he gained the only yoko.

Liparteliani started competition from the second circle, where he beat Swiss Siryl Grosclaus in two minutes. As for Dutch Gyom Elmon, Liparteliani beat him in golden time with awarding ippon.

In the semi-final Georgian judoka wrestles against Russian Kyril Voprosov or Italian Valter Fachente.