Bout No. 14

Takagenji versus Akua

Preparing to fight now is

Takagenji.

He is from the

Takanohana heya.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Akua.

Akua

 trains at the

Tatsunami stable.

Takagenji is taller than Akua but Akua is heavier.

The best chance for

Takagenji

 may be his excellent

speed.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Akua

wins the tachiai battle.

Akua

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Akua

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

Takagenji

whose blows did not land as intended

They immediately come together once more…

Akua

comes forward with a great thrusting attack.

Takagenji

is taken back

as he tried to push.

Both rikishi come forward again.

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

A win by Oshidashi

Takagenji landed ineffective slaps.

 

Bout No. 13

Tokushoryu versus Daishoho

Preparing to fight now is

Tokushoryu.

He is ranked as

Juryo(5e)

Facing him is

Daishoho.

Daishoho

 is ranked as

Juryo(13w)

Daishoho is taller but Tokushoryuis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Daishoho

 may be his excellent

speed.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Tokushoryu

starts better.

Tokushoryu

sprung up

whereas

Daishoho

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

Tokushoryu

delivered his shoulder to the throat of

Daishoho

whose blows did not land as intended

They immediately come together once more…

Tokushoryu

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

Daishoho

is taken back

as he tried to grab the mawashi.

The rikishi remain separated.

Tokushoryu shows enormous all round power to lean back and carry his opponent over the rope!

He wins by Yorikiri

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

 

Bout No. 12

Tsurugisho versus Takanosho

On the east side we have

Tsurugisho.

He is from the

Oitekaze heya.

Opposite him will be

Takanosho.

Takanosho

 trains at the

Chiganoura stable.

Tsurugisho is taller and heavier than Takanosho.

The best chance for

Takanosho

 may be his excellent

speed.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Tsurugisho

wins the tachiai battle.

Tsurugisho

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Tsurugisho

has a better belt hold than

Takanosho

whose thrusts lacked direction.

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

Tsurugisho

makes the most of his belt hold and

is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!

He showed tremendous strength!

Takanosho

helplessly tried to

get a good enough hold.

Tsurugisho wins by

Uwatenage

 

Bout No. 11

Osunaarashi versus Ura

On our left is the formidable

Osunaarashi.

He is from the

Otake heya.

Opposite him will be

Ura.

Ura

 trains at the

Kise stable.

Osunaarashi is taller and heavier than Ura.

The best chance for

Osunaarashi

 may be his excellent

technique.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!

Osunaarashi

gets the better of the tachiai.

Osunaarashi

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

as did his opponent.

Osunaarashi

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

Ura

attempted a belt hold.

They immediately come together once more…

Osunaarashi

slaps down on his opponent and moves.

Ura

is in real trouble!

What a skilful passing move by

Osunaarashi

who wins by

Okuridashi

 

Bout No. 10

Meisei versus Kizenryu

On our left is the formidable

Meisei.

He is from the

Tatsunami heya.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Kizenryu.

Kizenryu

 trains at the

Kise stable.

Kizenryu is taller and heavier than Meisei.

The best chance for

Meisei

 may be his excellent

speed.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Meisei

immediately gains momentum.

Meisei

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

whereas

Kizenryu

stayed very low.

Meisei

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

Kizenryu

whose blows did not land as intended

They immediately come together once more…

Meisei

drives his way forward.

Kizenryu

is forced backwards and out!

A great combination of force and technique by

Meisei

who wins by

Tsukiotoshi - hard thrust over the doho forcing opponent off his feet.

 

Bout No. 9

Hidenoumi versus Mitoryu

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

Hidenoumi.

He is from the

Kise heya.

His opponent today is

Mitoryu.

Mitoryu

 trains at the

Nishikido stable.

Mitoryu is taller and heavier than Hidenoumi.

The best chance for

Mitoryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!

Hidenoumi

wins the tachiai battle.

Hidenoumi

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

whereas

Mitoryu

stayed very low.

Hidenoumi

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

Mitoryu

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Hidenoumi

comes forward with a great thrusting attack.

Mitoryu

is taken back

as he tried to push.

If either man wanted a hold they have failed.

Hidenoumi works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!

He wins by Oshitaoshi

Mitoryu failed to make an effective thrust.

 

Bout No. 8

Gagamaru versus Kotoeko

Preparing to fight now is

Gagamaru.

He is from the

Kise heya.

Opposite him will be

Kotoeko.

Kotoeko

 trains at the

Sadogatake stable.

Gagamaru is taller and heavier than Kotoeko.

The best chance for

Gagamaru

 may be his excellent

balance.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

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

Gagamaru

wins the tachiai battle.

Gagamaru

stayed very low

whereas

Kotoeko

more or less stood up.

Gagamaru

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

Kotoeko

who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.

They immediately come together once more…

Kotoeko

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Gagamaru

loses balance trying to

connect cleanly with his thrust.

After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.

Kotoeko is on his toes and gradually making his opponent lose balance

Gagamaru certainly tried to get going but lacked co-ordination.

If either man wanted a hold they have failed.

Kotoeko deftly avoids an attack and has a good position.

Gagamaru showed no regard for defence.

He momentum took him too far forward!

If either man wanted a hold they have failed.

Kotoeko uses his opponent's forward motion by slapping him down by his shoulder while stepping to the side!

Kotoeko wins by Hatukikomi

Gagamaru showed energy but it was misdirected.

 

Bout No. 7

Aoiyama versus Takanoiwa

On the east side we have

Aoiyama.

He is ranked as

Juryo(2w)

Facing him is

Takanoiwa.

Takanoiwa

 is ranked as

Juryo(3e)

Aoiyama is taller and heavier than Takanoiwa.

The best chance for

Aoiyama

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Aoiyama

gets the better of the tachiai.

Aoiyama

sprung up

whereas

Takanoiwa

more or less stood up.

Aoiyama

has a favourable hold on the mawashi of

Takanoiwa

who tried to evade.

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

Aoiyama

makes the most of his belt hold and

raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!

He showed tremendous strength!

Takanoiwa

was trying to

equal his skill.

Aoiyama wins by

Yoritaoshi

 

Bout No. 6

Myogiryu versus Kyokushuho

On the east side we have

Myogiryu.

He has a record of 5 wins and 4 loses.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Kyokushuho.

Kyokushuho

 has a score of

5 wins and 4 loses.

Kyokushuho is taller but Myogiryuis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Kyokushuho

 may be his excellent

speed.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

Nokotta!

the rikishi smash into each other!

Myogiryu

starts better.

Myogiryu

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Myogiryu

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Kyokushuho

who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.

They immediately come together once more…

Kyokushuho

shows fine yotsu-zumo skills, gaining the best position.

Myogiryu

is knocked back

he was trying to avoid this contact.

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

Myogiryu is making progress in small lifts and steps.

Kyokushuho went to throw and was caught off balance.

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

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

Kyokushuho was not strong enough today.

He is very close to going down!

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

Myogiryu deliberately steps back and then turns, spinning his opponent over the rope and landing on top of him!

He wins by Utchari

Kyokushuho couldn't budge his opponent.

 

Bout No. 5

Chiyonoo versus Homarefuji

Now we see

Chiyonoo.

He is from the

Kokonoe heya.

He has been matched today with

Homarefuji.

Homarefuji

 trains at the

Isegahama stable.

Chiyonoo is taller than Homarefuji but Homarefuji is heavier.

The best chance for

Chiyonoo

 may be his excellent

speed.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Chiyonoo

starts better.

Chiyonoo

more or less stood up

whereas

Homarefuji

stayed very low.

Chiyonoo

is quick to try hataki (slap down)on

Homarefuji

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Homarefuji

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

Chiyonoo

loses balance trying to

get into position.

If either man wanted a hold they have failed.

Chiyonoo knocks aside obstructing arms to fix a grip on his opponent's mawashi.

Homarefuji wanted to hold but never got close enough.

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

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

Chiyonoo went to throw and was caught off balance.

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Homarefuji works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!

He wins by Oshitaoshi

Chiyonoo couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

 

Bout No. 4

Amakaze versus Seiro

On our left is the formidable

Amakaze.

He is from the

Oguruma heya.

His challenger today is

Seiro.

Seiro

 trains at the

Shikoroyama stable.

Seiro is taller but Amakazeis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Amakaze

 may be his excellent

technique.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

Nokotta!

both rikishi launch forwards!

Amakaze

has the upper hand.

Amakaze

stayed very low

whereas

Seiro

sprung up.

Amakaze

body charge forces back

Seiro

who was trying to prevent that.

They immediately come together once more…

Amakaze

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

Seiro

is forced backwards and out!

A great combination of force and technique by

Amakaze

who wins by

Oshidashi

 

Bout No. 3

Kyokutaisei versus Toyohibiki

On the east side we have

Kyokutaisei.

He has a record of 8 wins and 1 loses.

His opponent today is

Toyohibiki.

Toyohibiki

 has a score of

7 wins and 2 loses.

Toyohibiki is taller and heavier than Kyokutaisei.

The best chance for

Toyohibiki

 may be his excellent

technique.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…

Toyohibiki

wins the tachiai battle.

Toyohibiki

stayed very low

whereas

Kyokutaisei

more or less stood up.

Toyohibiki

makes a series of effective shoves on

Kyokutaisei

who tried to evade.

They immediately come together once more…

Toyohibiki

gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.

Kyokutaisei

has been brought into an unfavourable grapple - 

he was trying to avoid this contact.

The rikishi's bodies are pressed together searching for an advantage.

Toyohibiki shows enormous all round power to lean back and carry his opponent over the rope!

A win by Yorikiri

Kyokutaisei couldn't overcome the inferior belt hold.

 

Bout No. 2

Sadanoumi versus Tochihiryu

Preparing to fight now is

Sadanoumi.

He is from the

Sakaigawa heya.

Facing him is

Tochihiryu.

Tochihiryu

 trains at the

Kasugano stable.

Sadanoumi is taller than Tochihiryu but Tochihiryu is heavier.

The best chance for

Sadanoumi

 may be his excellent

speed.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Sadanoumi

wins the tachiai.

Sadanoumi

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Sadanoumi

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Tochihiryu

who tried to evade.

They immediately come together once more…

Tochihiryu

gets and excellent over arm hold

Sadanoumi

is in the weaker yotsu position although

he was trying to avoid this contact.

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

Tochihiryu fails with the throw but is still in change.

Sadanoumi couldn't get enough behind the throw.

He is very close to going down!

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

Tochihiryu deliberately steps back and then turns, spinning his opponent over the rope and landing on top of him!

He wins by Utchari

Sadanoumi looked like he was trying to throw him down.

 

Bout No. 1

Azumaryu versus Yamaguchi

On the east side we have

Azumaryu.

He has a record of 8 wins and 1 loses.

Facing him is

Yamaguchi.

Yamaguchi

 has a score of

9 wins and 0 loses.

Azumaryu is taller and heavier than Yamaguchi.

The best chance for

Azumaryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Azumaryu

wins the tachiai.

Azumaryu

stayed very low

whereas

Yamaguchi

sprung up.

Azumaryu

fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of

Yamaguchi

whose thrusts lacked direction.

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

The rikishi are locked together.

Azumaryu has an uncanny ability to anticipate his opponent's moves.  The used his opponents attack against him to pull him down!

A win by Hikiotoshi

Yamaguchi couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.