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This study characterized rapid weight loss practices among Mongolian judo athletes and compared behavioral practices and social influences between Limited-Method-Use and Combined-Method-Use profiles.[Methods] This cross-sectional study included 100 competitive Mongolian judo athletes. Of the 81 athletes who reported rapid weight loss, hierarchical cluster analysis classified 57 as Limited-Method-Use and 24 as Combined-Method-Use based on 12 weight-cutting modalities.[Results] Pre-competition rapid weight loss was reported by 81.0% of participants. Compared with the Limited-Method-Use group, the Combined-Method-Use group had greater body mass reduction (6.86% vs. 5.25%, &lt;i&gt;p&lt;\/i&gt; = 0.001) and post-competition body mass regain (6.62% vs. 5.04%, &lt;i&gt;p&lt;\/i&gt; = 0.001). The Combined-Method-Use group relied heavily on multifaceted dietary restrictions and thermal dehydration methods [sauna, fluid restriction, and plastic suit training (all &lt;i&gt;p&lt;\/i&gt; &lt; 0.05)]. Regression analysis identified total body mass reduction percentage as the sole significant predictor of weight regain (\u03b2 = 0.647, &lt;i&gt;p&lt;\/i&gt; &lt; 0.001). Coaches and teammates were the primary social influences, whereas healthcare professionals had limited influence.[Conclusion] Rapid weight loss is deeply embedded as a normative practice within the Mongolian judo community, with many competitors adopting aggressive, dehydration-driven methodologies. The strong association between weight cuts and severe weight regain highlights the hazardous nature of these practices. 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