Bout No. 14

Takanosho versus Kizenryu

Preparing to fight now is

Takanosho.

He is ranked as

Juryo(9e)

Facing him is

Kizenryu.

Kizenryu

 is ranked as

Juryo(14w)

Kizenryu is taller and heavier than Takanosho.

The best chance for

Takanosho

 may be his excellent

speed.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…

Takanosho

unbalances his opponent.

Takanosho

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Takanosho

makes a series of effective shoves on

Kizenryu

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Kizenryu

gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.

Takanosho

has been brought into an unfavourable grapple - 

he tried to push him away.

The rikishi mesh, each clasping for some sort of grip.

Kizenryu spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

Takanosho was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.

The two giants remain locked together.

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

Takanosho couldn't get enough behind the throw.

He just does enough to stay up.

This is turning into an epic bout.

Kizenryu shows sharp speed to get into position to win by shoulder slap down!

Kizenryu wins by Hatukikomi

Takanosho couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.

 

Bout No. 13

Toyohibiki versus Akua

Now we see

Toyohibiki.

He is from the

Sakaigawa heya.

His opponent today is

Akua.

Akua

 trains at the

Tatsunami stable.

Toyohibiki is taller and heavier than Akua.

The best chance for

Toyohibiki

 may be his excellent

balance.

We are ready for the tachiai…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Toyohibiki

has the upper hand.

Toyohibiki

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Toyohibiki

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

Akua

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Toyohibiki

gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.

Akua

can't recover from this!

What a skilful attack by

Toyohibiki

who wins by

Uwatenage

 

Bout No. 12

Daishoho versus Seiro

On our left is the formidable

Daishoho.

He is ranked as

Juryo(13w)

His opponent today is

Seiro.

Seiro

 is ranked as

Juryo(10e)

Seiro is taller but Daishohois the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Daishoho

 may be his excellent

technique.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Seiro

immediately gains momentum.

Seiro

sprung up

whereas

Daishoho

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

Seiro

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Daishoho

Its all over!  That was quick!

Daishoho

never got going!

Seiro

went backwards at first but twisted his opponent out at the tawara.

He was always in control and secures

a rare kimarite, winning by Utchari.

 

Bout No. 11

Kotoeko versus Mitoryu

On our left is the formidable

Kotoeko.

He is ranked as

Juryo(10w)

His opponent today is

Mitoryu.

Mitoryu

 is ranked as

Juryo(13e)

Mitoryu is taller and heavier than Kotoeko.

The best chance for

Mitoryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Kotoeko

looks to have the advantage.

Kotoeko

more or less stood up

whereas

Mitoryu

stayed very low.

Kotoeko

exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over

Mitoryu

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Kotoeko

pulls his opponent off balance.

Mitoryu

is in real trouble!

Wonderful hataki by

Kotoeko

who wins by

Okuridashi

 

Bout No. 10

Ura versus Tochihiryu

Now we see

Ura.

He is from the

Kise heya.

His challenger today is

Tochihiryu.

Tochihiryu

 trains at the

Kasugano stable.

Tochihiryu is taller and heavier than Ura.

The best chance for

Ura

 may be his excellent

speed.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…

Tochihiryu

wins the tachiai battle.

Tochihiryu

more or less stood up

whereas

Ura

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

Tochihiryu

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Ura

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Tochihiryu

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Ura

isn't able to

get into position.

Both rikishi come forward again.

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

Ura was too slow.

He didn't connect and has lost balance!

The bout remains at distance.

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

He wins by Uwatenage

Ura looked like a deer in headlights there!

 

Bout No. 9

Takagenji versus Yamaguchi

Preparing to fight now is

Takagenji.

He has a record of 1 wins and 3 loses.

His opponent today is

Yamaguchi.

Yamaguchi

 has a score of

4 wins and 0 loses.

Takagenji is taller and heavier than Yamaguchi.

The best chance for

Takagenji

 may be his excellent

speed.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Yamaguchi

unbalances his opponent.

Yamaguchi

sprung up

whereas

Takagenji

stayed very low.

Yamaguchi

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

Takagenji

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Yamaguchi

drives his way forward.

Takagenji

is taken back

as he tried to push.

The rikishi remain separated.

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

Yamaguchi wins by Tsukidashi

Takagenji was a little off target today with his hands.

 

Bout No. 8

Meisei versus Osunaarashi

Now we see

Meisei.

He has a record of 1 wins and 3 loses.

Facing him is

Osunaarashi.

Osunaarashi

 has a score of

0 wins and 4 loses.

Osunaarashi is taller and heavier than Meisei.

The best chance for

Meisei

 may be his excellent

speed.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…

Meisei

starts best.

Meisei

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

as did his opponent.

Meisei

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

Osunaarashi

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Osunaarashi

pulls his opponent off balance.

Meisei

isn't quick enough to

connect cleanly with his thrust.

The bout remains at distance.

Meisei cleverly slaps his opponent's should, knocking him slightly off balance.

Osunaarashi simply wasn't fast enough at the end.

He is struggling to regain his balance.

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

Meisei sends his opponent back with a first thrust.

Osunaarashi looked like a deer in headlights there!

He is so close to going out!

After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.

Osunaarashi smartly pulls his opponent off balance.

Meisei was flailing away but it didn't achieve much.

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

Meisei is circling his opponent and unsettling him.

Osunaarashi was trying to get to the side.

He is trying to recover his balance!

The bout remains at distance.

Meisei seems to rest before launching a supreme pushing attack, winning by force!

Meisei wins by Oshidashi

Osunaarashi simply wasn't fast enough at the end.

 

Bout No. 7

Kyokushuho versus Amakaze

On our left is the formidable

Kyokushuho.

He is ranked as

Juryo(4e)

He has been matched today with

Amakaze.

Amakaze

 is ranked as

Juryo(8e)

Kyokushuho is taller than Amakaze but Amakaze is heavier.

The best chance for

Amakaze

 may be his excellent

balance.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

Nokotta!

a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!

Kyokushuho

looks to have the advantage.

Kyokushuho

more or less stood up

whereas

Amakaze

stayed very low.

Kyokushuho

manages passing dasinage, unsettling

Amakaze

whose blows did not land as intended

They immediately come together once more…

Kyokushuho

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Amakaze

isn't quick enough to

connect cleanly with his thrust.

The bout remains at distance.

Kyokushuho lifts him out as he might a barrel!

Kyokushuho wins by Yorikiri

Amakaze failed to make his thrusts tell.

 

Bout No. 6

Hidenoumi versus Homarefuji

On the east side we have

Hidenoumi.

He is from the

Kise heya.

His challenger today is

Homarefuji.

Homarefuji

 trains at the

Isegahama stable.

Hidenoumi is taller and heavier than Homarefuji.

The best chance for

Hidenoumi

 may be his excellent

balance.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

the rikishi smash into each other!

Hidenoumi

looks to have the advantage.

Hidenoumi

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

whereas

Homarefuji

stayed very low.

Hidenoumi

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

Homarefuji

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Homarefuji

pulls his opponent off balance.

Hidenoumi

over committed trying to

connect cleanly with his thrust.

The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.

Homarefuji looks to have the better position.

Hidenoumi needed to get inside and to the mawashi faster.

Both pairs of hands frantically search for the opponent's mawashi.

Hidenoumi heaves his opponent to the rice  - but not quite over.

Homarefuji was trying to trip his opponent.

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

Homarefuji lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.

Hidenoumi was trying to trip his opponent.

A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

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

Homarefuji wins by Yorikiri

Hidenoumi had a hold but couldn't move him.

 

Bout No. 5

 

Takanoiwa versus Sadanoumi

 

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

 

Takanoiwa.

 

He has a record of 2 wins and 2 loses.

 

 

His opponent today is

 

Sadanoumi.

 

Sadanoumi

 

 has a score of

 

4 wins and 0 loses.

 

Sadanoumi is taller but Takanoiwais the heavier rikishi.

 

The best chance for

 

Takanoiwa

 

 may be his excellent

 

balance.

 

 

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

 

Nokotta!

 

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

 

Sadanoumi

 

starts best.

 

Sadanoumi

 

more or less stood up

 

as did his opponent.

 

Sadanoumi

 

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

 

Takanoiwa

 

who was trying to prevent that.

 

They immediately come together once more…

 

Sadanoumi

 

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

 

Takanoiwa

 

over committed trying to

 

secure a belt hold.

 

 

For a moment there is space between the fighters…

 

Sadanoumi performs a throw on his opponent's locked arm.  A stylish win!

 

He wins by Kotenage

 

Takanoiwa needed to get inside and to the mawashi faster.

 

Bout No. 4

Aoiyama versus Chiyonoo

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

Aoiyama.

He has a record of 2 wins and 2 loses.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Chiyonoo.

Chiyonoo

 has a score of

4 wins and 0 loses.

Aoiyama is taller and heavier than Chiyonoo.

The best chance for

Aoiyama

 may be his excellent

technique.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Aoiyama

immediately gains momentum.

Aoiyama

sprung up

whereas

Chiyonoo

more or less stood up.

Aoiyama

works a right-arm inside grip on

Chiyonoo

who tried to evade.

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

The rikishi are locked together.

Aoiyama is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.

Chiyonoo couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

Aoiyama is not short of finishing it with that throw.

Chiyonoo couldn't get enough behind the throw.

The two giants remain locked together.

Aoiyama is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.

Chiyonoo was trying to trip his opponent.

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Aoiyama is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.

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

He just about stay's upright!

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

Aoiyama uses backward movement to pull his opponent off balance and down by his shoulder!

Aoiyama wins by Hikiotoshi

Chiyonoo couldn't get enough behind the throw.

 

Bout No. 3

Azumaryu versus Tsurugisho

Now we see

Azumaryu.

He is ranked as

Juryo(2e)

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Tsurugisho.

Tsurugisho

 is ranked as

Juryo(6e)

Azumaryu is taller than Tsurugisho but Tsurugisho is heavier.

The best chance for

Tsurugisho

 may be his excellent

balance.

The rikishi take their positions…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!

Azumaryu

starts best.

Azumaryu

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Azumaryu

fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of

Tsurugisho

who gets an inferior hold.

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

The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.

Azumaryu twists sharly trying to fling his opponent over his back but he was wise to it.

Tsurugisho will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.

This is turning into an epic bout.

Azumaryu spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

Tsurugisho didn't have the strength to shift him

He seems bound to go down!

The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.

Azumaryu lifts him out as he might a barrel!

He wins by Yorikiri

Tsurugisho lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.

 

Bout No. 2

Kyokutaisei versus Gagamaru

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Kyokutaisei.

He has a record of 3 wins and 1 loses.

Opposite him will be

Gagamaru.

Gagamaru

 has a score of

1 wins and 3 loses.

Gagamaru is taller and heavier than Kyokutaisei.

The best chance for

Gagamaru

 may be his excellent

technique.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Kyokutaisei

looks to have the advantage.

Kyokutaisei

more or less stood up

whereas

Gagamaru

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

Kyokutaisei

manages passing dasinage, unsettling

Gagamaru

Its all over!  That was quick!

Gagamaru

is well beaten!

Kyokutaisei

went backwards at first but twisted his opponent out at the tawara.

He was always in control and secures

a rare kimarite, winning by Utchari.

 

Bout No. 1

Myogiryu versus Tokushoryu

On our left is the formidable

Myogiryu.

He has a record of 2 wins and 2 loses.

He has been matched today with

Tokushoryu.

Tokushoryu

 has a score of

1 wins and 3 loses.

Myogiryu is taller than Tokushoryu but Tokushoryu is heavier.

The best chance for

Tokushoryu

 may be his excellent

balance.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

the rikishi smash into each other!

Myogiryu

immediately gains momentum.

Myogiryu

more or less stood up

whereas

Tokushoryu

sprung up.

Myogiryu

is quick to try hataki (slap down)on

Tokushoryu

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Myogiryu

shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.

Tokushoryu

isn't quick enough to

secure a belt hold.

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

Myogiryu cleverly slaps his opponent's should, knocking him slightly off balance.

Tokushoryu couldn’t make any hold stick.

For a moment there is space between the fighters…

Myogiryu is moving like a bee to unsettle his opponent.

Tokushoryu couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.

He momentum took him too far forward!

The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?

Myogiryu has his head down and those great leg get to work.  He pushes him out!

A win by Oshidashi

Tokushoryu found his opponent too evasive.