Athletes’ body mass, hydration status and neuromuscular performance were evaluated on two separate occasions: i) between 60 and 5 min before the official weigh-in of their respective National Championship (PRE) and, ii) between 60 and 5 min before the beginning of the first combat bout (POST). PRE trials were conducted between 16:00 and 19:00 h, and POST trial between 8:00 and 10:00 h the following day. No instructions were given to athletes or their
coaches about weight control management