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Six-time Uzbekistan national champ Khayitov commits to Oklahoma State

Mirzo Khayitov, an accomplished freestyle wrestler from Uzbekistan, has committed to Oklahoma State.

Khayitov is the first and only six-time Uzbekistan national champion. He has competed in major international events such as the Asian Championships, Ivan Yariguin and Dan Kolov-Nikola Petrov.

This past season, Khayitov competed for Ellsworth Community College, where he finished runner-up at the NJCAA Wrestling Championships.

He's expected to compete at 165 pounds for Oklahoma State.