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Watch: Georgian Judoka kisses opponent's belly after beating him for world championship

This judo match did not end in typical fashion. (Czarek Sokolowski/AP)
This judo match did not end in typical fashion. (Czarek Sokolowski/AP)

The European Judo Championships are taking place in Warsaw, Poland over the weekend and one final match between two Georgians ended with a little bit of affection between the two countrymen, in the form of a kiss on the gut.

22-year-old Guram Tushishvili squared off against 28-year-old teammate and defending champ Adam Okruashvili in the championship match of the 100-plus kilogram (220-plus pounds) division on Saturday, with the former defeating his elder countryman to take the title.

As good as the match was, the celebration that ensued after it ended was the real MVP, as Tushishvili kissed his teammates bare stomach while he layed on the mat after enduring a fierce arm bar and subsequent defeat.

There may be no bigger sign of respect than kissing your opponents perspiration-soaked belly after a hard-fought battle.