Bout No. 14

Daishoho versus Kizenryu

In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is

Daishoho.

He is from the

Oitekaze heya.

His opponent today is

Kizenryu.

Kizenryu

 trains at the

Kise stable.

Kizenryu is taller but Daishohois the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Daishoho

 may be his excellent

speed.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Daishoho

unbalances his opponent.

Daishoho

stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique

whereas

Kizenryu

stayed very low.

Daishoho

delivered his shoulder to the throat of

Kizenryu

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Daishoho

gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.

Kizenryu

isn't strong enough to stop him!

Wonderful oshi-zumo by

Daishoho

who wins by

Oshidashi

 

Bout No. 13

Takagenji versus Takanosho

Preparing to fight now is

Takagenji.

He is from the

Takanohana heya.

His challenger today is

Takanosho.

Takanosho

 trains at the

Chiganoura stable.

Takagenji is taller and heavier than Takanosho.

The best chance for

Takagenji

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!

Takagenji

immediately gains momentum.

Takagenji

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Takagenji

lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of

Takanosho

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Takagenji

drives his way forward.

Takanosho

is taken back

as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.

If either man wanted a hold they have failed.

Takagenji gains ground with a series of nasty slaps.

Takanosho was not quick enough on his feet.

He is so close to going out!

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

Takagenji throws a machine gun volley of slaps which takes his opponent back and over the doho!

He wins by Tsukidashi

Takanosho couldn't match the speed of the attack.

 

Bout No. 12

Tokushoryu versus Osunaarashi

On our left is the formidable

Tokushoryu.

He is from the

Kise heya.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Osunaarashi.

Osunaarashi

 trains at the

Otake stable.

Osunaarashi is taller but Tokushoryuis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Osunaarashi

 may be his excellent

speed.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

Nokotta!

only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!

Osunaarashi

starts best.

Osunaarashi

stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique

whereas

Tokushoryu

sprung up.

Osunaarashi

delivered his shoulder to the throat of

Tokushoryu

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Osunaarashi

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Tokushoryu

over committed trying to

secure a belt hold.

The rikishi remain separated.

Osunaarashi is using a slap and  move policy to good effect.

Tokushoryu never got a lasting hold.

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

Tokushoryu get the best position when the fighters connect.

Osunaarashi showed poor instincts and got caught.

They come together, each clasping for some sort of hold.

Osunaarashi goes for brute force but his opponent uses the rope to hold him up.

Tokushoryu decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.

They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.

Osunaarashi tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.

Tokushoryu decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.

This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!

Osunaarashi twists sharply trying to fling his opponent over his back but he was wise to it.

Tokushoryu looked like he was trying to throw him down.

They are both waiting for the other to tire.

Osunaarashi goes for a trip but it doesn’t work this time.

Tokushoryu was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.

He just about stay's upright!

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

Osunaarashi has an overarm hold and throws his opponent down!

Osunaarashi wins by Uwatedashinage

Tokushoryu decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.

 

Bout No. 11

Ura versus Akua

In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is

Ura.

He has a record of 2 wins and 9 loses.

He has been matched today with

Akua.

Akua

 has a score of

3 wins and 8 loses.

Akua is taller and heavier than Ura.

The best chance for

Akua

 may be his excellent

technique.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Akua

has the upper hand.

Akua

stayed very low

whereas

Ura

stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .

Akua

lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of

Ura

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Akua

is forcing his way forward.

Ura

is forced backwards and out!

What a powerful attack by

Akua

who wins by

Oshidashi

 

Bout No. 10

Hidenoumi versus Tsurugisho

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Hidenoumi.

He is from the

Kise heya.

He has been matched today with

Tsurugisho.

Tsurugisho

 trains at the

Oitekaze stable.

Hidenoumi is taller than Tsurugisho but Tsurugisho is heavier.

The best chance for

Tsurugisho

 may be his excellent

technique.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Hidenoumi

has the advantage from the tachiai.

Hidenoumi

stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique

whereas

Tsurugisho

stayed very low.

Hidenoumi

uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back

Tsurugisho

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Hidenoumi

is forcing his way forward.

Tsurugisho

is forced backwards and out!

What a powerful attack by

Hidenoumi

who wins by

Oshidashi

 

Bout No. 9

Gagamaru versus Mitoryu

On the east side we have

Gagamaru.

He is from the

Kise heya.

His challenger today is

Mitoryu.

Mitoryu

 trains at the

Nishikido stable.

Mitoryu is taller but Gagamaruis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Mitoryu

 may be his excellent

speed.

We are ready for the tachiai…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Gagamaru

gets the better of the tachiai.

Gagamaru

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Gagamaru

lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of

Mitoryu

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Gagamaru

shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.

Mitoryu

can't do enough to stop the attack!

A great combination of force and technique by

Gagamaru

who wins by

Oshidashi

 

Bout No. 8

Meisei versus Kotoeko

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Meisei.

He is from the

Tatsunami heya.

His challenger today is

Kotoeko.

Kotoeko

 trains at the

Sadogatake stable.

Meisei is taller and heavier than Kotoeko.

The best chance for

Meisei

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!

Kotoeko

starts better.

Kotoeko

more or less stood up

whereas

Meisei

stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .

Kotoeko

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

Meisei

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Kotoeko

pulls his opponent off balance.

Meisei

can't keep his balance!

What a skilful passing move by

Kotoeko

who wins by

Okuridashi

 

Bout No. 7

Takanoiwa versus Kyokushuho

Preparing to fight now is

Takanoiwa.

He is ranked as

Juryo(3e)

His opponent today is

Kyokushuho.

Kyokushuho

 is ranked as

Juryo(4e)

Kyokushuho is taller but Takanoiwais the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Kyokushuho

 may be his excellent

technique.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!

Takanoiwa

immediately gains momentum.

Takanoiwa

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Takanoiwa

exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over

Kyokushuho

who was trying to prevent that.

They immediately come together once more…

Takanoiwa

circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.

Kyokushuho

loses balance trying to

secure a belt hold.

They bounce off each other and prepare to launch their next attacks.

Takanoiwa is proving evasive and unbalancing his opponent with little pushes.

Kyokushuho literally never got to grips with his opponent.

He is struggling to regain his balance.

Both rikishi come forward again.

Takanoiwa gains gasps from the crowd with a clinical force out!  His opponent has ended face down in the lap of waiting wrestlers!

Takanoiwa wins by Oshitaoshi

Kyokushuho couldn’t make any hold stick.

 

Bout No. 6

Aoiyama versus Myogiryu

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Aoiyama.

He has a record of 7 wins and 4 loses.

He has been matched today with

Myogiryu.

Myogiryu

 has a score of

7 wins and 4 loses.

Aoiyama is taller and heavier than Myogiryu.

The best chance for

Aoiyama

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Aoiyama

has the advantage from the tachiai.

Aoiyama

sprung up

whereas

Myogiryu

more or less stood up.

Aoiyama

has a favourable hold on the mawashi of

Myogiryu

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.

Aoiyama spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

Myogiryu couldn't budge his opponent.

He just about stay's upright!

The stalemate is unbroken.  They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.

Aoiyama will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!

He wins by Yorikiri

Myogiryu did not have the momentum to shift his opponent.

 

Bout No. 5

Chiyonoo versus Amakaze

On our left is the formidable

Chiyonoo.

He has a record of 7 wins and 4 loses.

He has been matched today with

Amakaze.

Amakaze

 has a score of

7 wins and 4 loses.

Amakaze is taller and heavier than Chiyonoo.

The best chance for

Amakaze

 may be his excellent

technique.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

both rikishi launch forwards!

Amakaze

has the advantage from the tachiai.

Amakaze

stayed very low

whereas

Chiyonoo

more or less stood up.

Amakaze

body charge forces back

Chiyonoo

who tried to evade.

They immediately come together once more…

Amakaze

drives his way forward.

Chiyonoo

is forced backwards and out!

Wonderful oshi-zumo by

Amakaze

who wins by

Oshidashi

 

Bout No. 4

Homarefuji versus Toyohibiki

In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is

Homarefuji.

He is ranked as

Juryo(7w)

His challenger today is

Toyohibiki.

Toyohibiki

 is ranked as

Juryo(9w)

Toyohibiki is taller and heavier than Homarefuji.

The best chance for

Toyohibiki

 may be his excellent

balance.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!

Toyohibiki

unbalances his opponent.

Toyohibiki

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Toyohibiki

lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of

Homarefuji

attempted a belt hold.

They immediately come together once more…

Toyohibiki

gains a strong outer arm grip on the mawashi.

Homarefuji

is knocked back

he was trying to avoid this contact.

The initial phase of the bout finishes and yotsu sumo begins!

Toyohibiki uses his overarm hold to spin his opponent sidelong into the clay!

A win by Uwatenage

Homarefuji didn't have the strength to shift him

 

Bout No. 3

Seiro versus Sadanoumi

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Seiro.

He is from the

Shikoroyama heya.

He has been matched today with

Sadanoumi.

Sadanoumi

 trains at the

Sakaigawa stable.

Seiro is taller and heavier than Sadanoumi.

The best chance for

Seiro

 may be his excellent

balance.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Sadanoumi

has the upper hand.

Sadanoumi

more or less stood up

whereas

Seiro

sprung up.

Sadanoumi

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

Seiro

who was trying to prevent that.

They immediately come together once more…

Sadanoumi

shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.

Seiro

isn't able to

secure a belt hold.

If either man wanted a hold they have failed.

Sadanoumi has the better hold now.  Here he goes!  Lifts him over the rope!

Sadanoumi wins by Yorikiri

Seiro wanted to hold but never got close enough.

 

Bout No. 2

Yamaguchi versus Tochihiryu

On our left is the formidable

Yamaguchi.

He is ranked as

Juryo(12e)

Facing him is

Tochihiryu.

Tochihiryu

 is ranked as

Juryo(12w)

Yamaguchi is taller and heavier than Tochihiryu.

The best chance for

Yamaguchi

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Tochihiryu

wins the tachiai battle.

Tochihiryu

more or less stood up

whereas

Yamaguchi

sprung up.

Tochihiryu

manages passing dasinage, unsettling

Yamaguchi

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Tochihiryu

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Yamaguchi

isn't quick enough to

get into position.

The rikishi remain separated.

Tochihiryu is proving evasive and unbalancing his opponent with little pushes.

Yamaguchi looked like a deer in headlights there!

He is trying to recover his balance!

They bounce off each other and prepare to launch their next attacks.

Tochihiryu forces him back and out with straight arms to shoulder and neck!

Tochihiryu wins by Oshidashi

Yamaguchi couldn't match the speed of the attack.

 

Bout No. 1

Kyokutaisei versus Azumaryu

In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is

Kyokutaisei.

He is ranked as

Juryo(1w)

Facing him is

Azumaryu.

Azumaryu

 is ranked as

Juryo(2e)

Azumaryu is taller and heavier than Kyokutaisei.

The best chance for

Azumaryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!

Azumaryu

starts better.

Azumaryu

stayed very low

whereas

Kyokutaisei

more or less stood up.

Azumaryu

has a better belt hold than

Kyokutaisei

who was trying to prevent that.

The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.

Azumaryu

capitalises on his better hold and

upsets his opponent to secure victory!

He showed tremendous strength!

Kyokutaisei

wanted to

match his hold.

Azumaryu wins by

Uwatedashinage - (pulling over-arm throw)