Season 1 Hatsu - Makuuchi Day Eight
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 21
Takekaze versus Daiamami
On our left is the formidable
Takekaze.
He is from the
Oguruma heya.
Facing him is
Daiamami.
Daiamami
trains at the
Oitekaze stable.
Daiamami is taller and heavier than Takekaze.
The best chance for
Takekaze
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Daiamami
starts better.
Daiamami
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Daiamami
makes a series of effective shoves on
Takekaze
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Daiamami
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Takekaze
isn't strong enough to stop him!
Wonderful oshi-zumo by
Daiamami
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 20
Sokokurai versus Asanoyama
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Sokokurai.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(12e)
His challenger today is
Asanoyama.
Asanoyama
is ranked as
Maegashira(16w)
Asanoyama is taller and heavier than Sokokurai.
The best chance for
Asanoyama
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Sokokurai
gets the better of the tachiai.
Sokokurai
more or less stood up
whereas
Asanoyama
stayed very low.
Sokokurai
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Asanoyama
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Sokokurai
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Asanoyama
can't keep his balance!
What a skilful passing move by
Sokokurai
who wins by
Hatukikomi
Bout No. 19
Daishomaru versus Ryuden
Preparing to fight now is
Daishomaru.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(11w)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Ryuden.
Ryuden
is ranked as
Maegashira(16e)
Ryuden is taller but Daishomaruis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Ryuden
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Ryuden
unbalances his opponent.
Ryuden
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Ryuden
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Daishomaru
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Ryuden
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Daishomaru
isn't quick enough to
secure a belt hold.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Daishomaru slams in low and secures the best hold.
Ryuden took too long to decide what to do.
The rikishi mesh, each clasping for some sort of grip.
Ryuden heaves his opponent to the rice - but not quite over.
Daishomaru decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
He has been pushed right back to the tawara!
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Ryuden uses the mawashi to pull his opponent down!
A win by Uwatedashinage
Daishomaru will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
Bout No. 18
Kotoyuki versus Terunofuji
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Kotoyuki.
He has a record of 0 wins and 7 loses.
His challenger today is
Terunofuji.
Terunofuji
has a score of
5 wins and 2 loses.
Terunofuji is taller but Kotoyukiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Terunofuji
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Terunofuji
has the upper hand.
Terunofuji
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Terunofuji
has a better belt hold than
Kotoyuki
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
We are definitely into the grappling phase now.
Terunofuji works his hands to ever better grips and then lifts and slides his giant cargo over the rope!
He wins by Yorikiri
Kotoyuki had a hold but couldn't move him.
Bout No. 17
Yutakayama versus Nishikigi
On the east side we have
Yutakayama.
He is from the
Tokitsukaze heya.
Facing him is
Nishikigi.
Nishikigi
trains at the
Isenoumi stable.
Yutakayama is taller and heavier than Nishikigi.
The best chance for
Yutakayama
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Yutakayama
wins the tachiai battle.
Yutakayama
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Yutakayama
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Nishikigi
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Yutakayama
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Nishikigi
isn't strong enough to stop him!
Wonderful oshi-zumo by
Yutakayama
who wins by
Tsukiotoshi - hard thrust over the doho forcing opponent off his feet.
Bout No. 16
Chiyomaru versus Aminishiki
Preparing to fight now is
Chiyomaru.
He has a record of 5 wins and 2 loses.
Opposite him will be
Aminishiki.
Aminishiki
has a score of
0 wins and 7 loses.
Aminishiki is taller but Chiyomaruis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Aminishiki
may be his excellent
balance.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Chiyomaru
unbalances his opponent.
Chiyomaru
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Chiyomaru
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Aminishiki
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyomaru
gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.
Aminishiki
can't recover from this!
Wonderful yotsu-zumo by
Chiyomaru
who wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 15
Daieisho versus Abi
Preparing to fight now is
Daieisho.
He has a record of 3 wins and 4 loses.
He has been matched today with
Abi.
Abi
has a score of
0 wins and 7 loses.
Abi is taller but Daieishois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Abi
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Abi
wins the tachiai battle.
Abi
stayed very low
whereas
Daieisho
more or less stood up.
Abi
has a better belt hold than
Daieisho
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Now we will see who has the superior yotsu-sumo skills.
Daieisho attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Abi couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Daieisho is low and springs with powerful legs, running his opponent out of the ring!
A win by Oshidashi
Abi couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
Bout No. 14
Kotoshogiku versus Shohozan
Preparing to fight now is
Kotoshogiku.
He is from the
Sadogatake heya.
Facing him is
Shohozan.
Shohozan
trains at the
Nishonoseki stable.
Kotoshogiku is taller and heavier than Shohozan.
The best chance for
Kotoshogiku
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Kotoshogiku
unbalances his opponent.
Kotoshogiku
more or less stood up
whereas
Shohozan
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .
Kotoshogiku
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Shohozan
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Kotoshogiku
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Shohozan
isn't strong enough to stop him!
Wonderful oshi-zumo by
Kotoshogiku
who wins by
Tsukiotoshi - hard thrust over the doho forcing opponent off his feet.
Bout No. 13
Yoshikaze versus Arawashi
Preparing to fight now is
Yoshikaze.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(2e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Arawashi.
Arawashi
is ranked as
Maegashira(4w)
Arawashi is taller but Yoshikazeis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Yoshikaze
may be his excellent
balance.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Arawashi
starts best.
Arawashi
more or less stood up
whereas
Yoshikaze
stepped forward.
Arawashi
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Yoshikaze
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Arawashi
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Yoshikaze
can't keep his balance!
Graceful movement of both feet and hands by
Arawashi
who wins by
Okuritoshi
Bout No. 12
Shodai versus Ichinojo
Preparing to fight now is
Shodai.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(4e)
Facing him is
Ichinojo.
Ichinojo
is ranked as
Maegashira(1w)
Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Shodai.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Ichinojo
gets the better of the tachiai.
Ichinojo
kept low
whereas
Shodai
stayed very low.
Ichinojo
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Shodai
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Shodai
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Ichinojo
over committed trying to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Shodai slams in low and secures the best hold.
Ichinojo showed energy but it was misdirected.
The bout moves into close combat!
Shodai tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Ichinojo went to throw and was caught off balance.
The two giants remain locked together.
Shodai is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Ichinojo twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Shodai is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Ichinojo was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
He just does enough to stay up.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Shodai masterfully sidesteps and wins by a shoulder slap down.
Shodai wins by Hatukikomi
Ichinojo couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
Bout No. 11
Onosho versus Chiyotairyu
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Onosho.
He is from the
Onomatsu heya.
His challenger today is
Chiyotairyu.
Chiyotairyu
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Chiyotairyu is taller and heavier than Onosho.
The best chance for
Onosho
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Chiyotairyu
looks to have the advantage.
Chiyotairyu
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Chiyotairyu
has a better belt hold than
Onosho
Its all over! That was quick!
Onosho
is well beaten!
Chiyotairyu
used both arms to force him down with a throw.
A rare kimarite, winning by Tottari.
Bout No. 10
Hokutofuji versus Tochinoshin
Now we see
Hokutofuji.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(1e)
He has been matched today with
Tochinoshin.
Tochinoshin
is ranked as
Maegashira(3w)
Tochinoshin is taller and heavier than Hokutofuji.
The best chance for
Tochinoshin
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Hokutofuji
wins the tachiai.
Hokutofuji
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Hokutofuji
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Tochinoshin
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Hokutofuji
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Tochinoshin
can't keep his balance!
Graceful movement of both feet and hands by
Hokutofuji
who wins by
Kotenage
Bout No. 9
Takakeisho versus Kaisei
On the east side we have
Takakeisho.
He has a record of 0 wins and 7 loses.
His opponent today is
Kaisei.
Kaisei
has a score of
6 wins and 1 loses.
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Takakeisho.
The best chance for
Kaisei
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Kaisei
starts better.
Kaisei
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kaisei
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Takakeisho
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Kaisei
drives his way forward.
Takakeisho
is forced backwards and out!
Wonderful oshi-zumo by
Kaisei
who wins by
Oshitaoshi - frontal push down.
Bout No. 8
Tamawashi versus Tochiozan
Preparing to fight now is
Tamawashi.
He is from the
Kataonami heya.
Facing him is
Tochiozan.
Tochiozan
trains at the
Kasugano stable.
Tamawashi is taller and heavier than Tochiozan.
The best chance for
Tochiozan
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Tamawashi
wins the tachiai.
Tamawashi
more or less stood up
whereas
Tochiozan
stayed very low.
Tamawashi
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Tochiozan
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Tamawashi
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Tochiozan
isn't able to
get into position.
The rikishi remain separated.
Tamawashi uses his opponent's forward motion by slapping him down by his shoulder while stepping to the side!
He wins by Hatukikomi
Tochiozan took too long to decide what to do.
Bout No. 7
Mitakeumi versus Chiyonokuni
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Mitakeumi.
He is from the
Dewanoumi heya.
His opponent today is
Chiyonokuni.
Chiyonokuni
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Chiyonokuni is taller but Mitakeumiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Chiyonokuni
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Mitakeumi
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Mitakeumi
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Mitakeumi
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Chiyonokuni
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Mitakeumi
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Chiyonokuni
is in real trouble!
Graceful movement of both feet and hands by
Mitakeumi
who wins by
Kakasukashi
Bout No. 6
Takayasu versus Chiyoshoma
On the east side we have
Takayasu.
He is ranked as
Ozeki(1w)
He has been matched today with
Chiyoshoma.
Chiyoshoma
is ranked as
Maegashira(7e)
Takayasu is taller and heavier than Chiyoshoma.
The best chance for
Chiyoshoma
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Chiyoshoma
starts better.
Chiyoshoma
more or less stood up
whereas
Takayasu
stayed very low.
Chiyoshoma
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Takayasu
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Takayasu
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Chiyoshoma
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tried to grab the mawashi.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Takayasu lifts and waddles him out on his belly!
A win by Yorikiri
Chiyoshoma was not quick enough on his feet.
Bout No. 5
Kagayaki versus Ishiura
On our left is the formidable
Kagayaki.
He has a record of 3 wins and 4 loses.
His challenger today is
Ishiura.
Ishiura
has a score of
6 wins and 1 loses.
Kagayaki is taller and heavier than Ishiura.
The best chance for
Kagayaki
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Ishiura
starts best.
Ishiura
more or less stood up
whereas
Kagayaki
kept low.
Ishiura
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Kagayaki
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Ishiura
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Kagayaki
can't keep his balance!
Wonderful hataki by
Ishiura
who wins by
Hikiotoshi
Bout No. 4
Goeido versus Ikioi
Now we see
Goeido.
He is from the
Sakaigawa heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Ikioi.
Ikioi
trains at the
Miminogawa stable.
Ikioi is taller and heavier than Goeido.
The best chance for
Ikioi
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Ikioi
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Ikioi
more or less stood up
whereas
Goeido
stayed very low.
Ikioi
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Goeido
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Ikioi
is forcing his way forward.
Goeido
is taken back
as he tried to push.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Ikioi forces his opponent to take a backward step.
Goeido showed no regard for defence.
He is so close to going out!
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Ikioi forces him back and out with straight arms to shoulder and neck!
He wins by Oshidashi
Goeido failed to make an effective thrust.
Bout No. 3
Kakuryu versus Takarafuji
Now we see
Kakuryu.
He has a record of 7 wins and 0 loses.
His challenger today is
Takarafuji.
Takarafuji
has a score of
7 wins and 0 loses.
Kakuryu is taller than Takarafuji but Takarafuji is heavier.
The best chance for
Takarafuji
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Kakuryu
wins the tachiai battle.
Kakuryu
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kakuryu
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Takarafuji
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Both men are committed to grappling now.
Kakuryu twists sharply trying to fling his opponent over his back but he was wise to it.
Takarafuji will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Kakuryu lifts him out as he might a barrel!
A win by Yorikiri
Takarafuji had a hold but couldn't move him.
Bout No. 2
Kisenosato versus Endo
On our left is the formidable
Kisenosato.
He is ranked as
Yokozuna(1w)
He has been matched today with
Endo.
Endo
is ranked as
Maegashira(5w)
Kisenosato is taller and heavier than Endo.
The best chance for
Endo
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Kisenosato
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Kisenosato
stayed very low
whereas
Endo
more or less stood up.
Kisenosato
makes a series of effective shoves on
Endo
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Kisenosato
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Endo
can't do enough to stop the attack!
What a powerful attack by
Kisenosato
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 1
Hakuho versus Okinoumi
On the east side we have
Hakuho.
He is ranked as
Yokozuna(1e)
Opposite him will be
Okinoumi.
Okinoumi
is ranked as
Maegashira(5e)
Hakuho is taller than Okinoumi but Okinoumi is heavier.
The best chance for
Okinoumi
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Hakuho
unbalances his opponent.
Hakuho
sprung up
whereas
Okinoumi
stayed very low.
Hakuho
has a better belt hold than
Okinoumi
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Hakuho
uses his advantage and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Okinoumi
was trying to
get a good enough hold.
Hakuho wins by
Yoritaoshi (forced out and on back)
