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.
This weight class event in men's judo catered to competitors with substantial body mass, exceeding 100 kilograms. Matches were timed at five minutes each, with a tiebreaker of an additional five-minute sudden-death session if necessary; the outcome was then determined by the judges' decision.