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Abstract: The aim of the research was to determine the differences in the duration of judo fights between judo championships of different competitive levels. The samples were 606 judo fights, recorded at the National Championship of Uzbekistan and the European Championship. All analyzed fights were divided into three variables: Time I �introductory phase of the competition (I, II, III, and IV rounds); Time II - final phase of the competition (quarterfinals, repeachage, third place fights, semifinals and finals); and, Time III � all rounds together. Statistical data processing included the calculation of basic descriptive parameters: Arithmetic Mean (M), Standard Deviation (SD), Minimum (Min) and Maximum (Max) results. The distributions of the results were analyzed by the results of skewness (Sk), as a measure of the symmetry of the distribution and kurtosis (Ku), as a measure of the homogeneity of the distribution. The differences between the subsamples were determined by applying the T-test for independent samples. Inference was realized at the level of statistical significance p<0.05. The results of the study showed that time durations in each type of competition differs from each other in I and II subphases of the competition. The result showed that in international championships aerobic power of the athletes might be useful to win the contest. The results of the present study might be useful for coaches and judo athletes to plan their training design. Moreover, results would be clear indicator to better understanding of differences of energy demands of the judokas during the international and national championships.