In the final, each athlete received an early shido as they struggled to establish a grip. Lkhagvatogoo was penalised once more for the same infringement, placing her in a precarious situation in which any further mistake would have ended the contest. No additional penalty was required though. On the ground, Danno displayed superb control, overturning her opponent and holding her down for ippon to claim the title.
In the bronze-medal contests, two high-profile bouts unfolded. Jessica Klimkait (CAN) met Carlotta Avanzato (ITA) in a clash of contrasting styles and strong strategic awareness, while former Olympic and world champion Rafaela Silva (BRA) faced Laura Fazliu (KOS) in what promised to be, and indeed became, a physically intense and fiercely contested encounter.
In the contest between Klimkait and Avanzato, the Canadian took the initiative and quickly forced her opponent into an early penalty. Yet, this was not enough to give her a decisive advantage and the bout entered golden score with no score registered. Early in extra time it was Klimkait who received a shido and shortly afterwards each athlete picked up another, leaving them one mistake away from elimination. The decisive moment came when Klimkait was penalised for breaking the grip, receiving a third shido and handing the bronze medal to Carlotta Avanzato.
Between Rafaela Silva and Laura Fazliu, it was the Brazilian champion who seized the early advantage, scoring a yuko and maintaining the sharper attacking rhythm. Drawing on all her experience, Silva managed the remainder of the contest astutely. She survived a final powerful attack from Fazliu at the buzzer and held on to secure the bronze medal.
Final (-63 kg)
Bronze Medal Fights (-63 kg)
