This event was the heaviest of the men's judo weight classes, allowing competitors with over 100 kilograms of body mass. Like all other judo events, bouts lasted five minutes. If the bout was still tied at the end, it was extended for another five-minute, sudden-death period; if neither judoka scored during that period, the match was decided by the judges.
The heaviest men's judo weight class event featured competitors weighing over 100 kilograms. Matches lasted five minutes, with a tiebreaker of an additional five-minute sudden-death session if necessary; the outcome was then determined by the judges' decision.