Bout No. 18

 

Tamanoryu versus Sawanofuji

On our left is the formidable

Tamanoryu.

He is from the

0 heya.

Facing him is

Sawanofuji.

Sawanofuji

 trains at the

0 stable.

Tamanoryu is taller and heavier than Sawanofuji.

The best chance for

Tamanoryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Tamanoryu

has the upper hand.

Tamanoryu

sprung up

whereas

Sawanofuji

more or less stood up.

Tamanoryu

has a better belt hold than

Sawanofuji

who was trying to prevent that.

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

Tamanoryu

capitalises on his better hold and

upsets his opponent to secure victory!

He showed tremendous strength!

Sawanofuji

attempted to

get a better hold.

Tamanoryu wins by

Yoritaoshi

 

 

 

Bout No.17

Asahimaru versus Higohikari

On our left is the formidable

Asahimaru.

He is ranked as

Makushita (9e)

Facing him is

Higohikari.

Higohikari

 is ranked as

Makushita (18e)

Higohikari is taller and heavier than Asahimaru.

The best chance for

Higohikari

 may be his excellent

technique.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Higohikari

wins the tachiai battle.

Higohikari

stayed very low

whereas

Asahimaru

stepped forward.

Higohikari

delivered his shoulder to the throat of

Asahimaru

Its all over!  That was quick!

Asahimaru

is well beaten!

Higohikari

was angry today!  What force!

A win by Oshidashi.

 

 

  Bout No.16

Yoshoyama versus Nishimura

Now we see

Yoshoyama.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

Facing him is

Nishimura.

Nishimura

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Nishimura is taller and heavier than Yoshoyama.

The best chance for

Nishimura

 may be his excellent

balance.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

both rikishi launch forwards!

Nishimura

has the upper hand.

Nishimura

more or less stood up

whereas

Yoshoyama

kept low.

Nishimura

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

Yoshoyama

attempted a belt hold.

They immediately come together once more…

Nishimura

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Yoshoyama

loses balance trying to

get into position.

Both rikishi come forward again.

Yoshoyama is circling his opponent and unsettling him.

Nishimura failed to get out of the way.

Both rikishi come forward again.

Yoshoyama is single minded is his successful attempt to reach his opponent's belt.

Nishimura failed to get out of the way.

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

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

Nishimura couldn't improve his grip.

The two giants remain locked together.

Yoshoyama attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.

Nishimura couldn't improve his grip.

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Yoshoyama attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.

Nishimura couldn't improve his grip.

He just about stay's upright!

They are both waiting for the other to tire.

Yoshoyama cleverly uses his opponent's forward motion to slap him down by his shoulder!

Yoshoyama wins by Hatakikomi

Nishimura couldn't improve his grip.

 

 

 

Bout No.15

Daigonishiki versus Kotoimagawa

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

Daigonishiki.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

His challenger today is

Kotoimagawa.

Kotoimagawa

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Daigonishiki is taller and heavier than Kotoimagawa.

The best chance for

Kotoimagawa

 may be his excellent

speed.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Daigonishiki

starts better.

Daigonishiki

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Daigonishiki

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Kotoimagawa

who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.

They immediately come together once more…

Daigonishiki

shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.

Kotoimagawa

loses balance trying to

secure a belt hold.

The rikishi remain separated.

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

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

He has lost balance completely!

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

Daigonishiki gets some momentum and keeps going with it!  Great push out!

A win by Oshidashi

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

 

 

Bout No.14

Mitsumune versus Hayasaka

On the east side we have

Mitsumune.

He is ranked as

Makushita (7w)

Opposite him will be

Hayasaka.

Hayasaka

 is ranked as

Makushita (16w)

Mitsumune is taller and heavier than Hayasaka.

The best chance for

Mitsumune

 may be his excellent

balance.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

both rikishi launch forwards!

Mitsumune

looks to have the advantage.

Mitsumune

sprung up

whereas

Hayasaka

more or less stood up.

Mitsumune

has a favourable hold on the mawashi of

Hayasaka

who was trying to prevent that.

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

Mitsumune

uses his advantage and

walks his opponent to the edge of the ring to win!

He showed tremendous strength!

Hayasaka

attempted to

find a decent grip.

Mitsumune wins by

Shitatenage

 

 

 

Bout No.13

Kototebakari versus Shimizu

On the east side we have

Kototebakari.

He is ranked as

Makushita (7e)

Opposite him will be

Shimizu.

Shimizu

 is ranked as

Makushita (16e)

Kototebakari is taller than Shimizu but Shimizu is heavier.

The best chance for

Kototebakari

 may be his excellent

speed.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!

Shimizu

starts best.

Shimizu

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Shimizu

shows nice inashi, outmanouvering

Kototebakari

who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.

They immediately come together once more…

Shimizu

slaps down on his opponent and moves.

Kototebakari

is in real trouble!

Graceful movment of both feet and hands by

Shimizu

who wins by

Okuritoshi

 

 

 

Bout No.12

Tsukahara versus Yokuyusei

On the east side we have

Tsukahara.

He is from the

0 heya.

His challenger today is

Yokuyusei.

Yokuyusei

 trains at the

0 stable.

Yokuyusei is taller and heavier than Tsukahara.

The best chance for

Tsukahara

 may be his excellent

speed.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Yokuyusei

starts best.

Yokuyusei

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Yokuyusei

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

Tsukahara

Its all over!  That was quick!

Tsukahara

loses in record time!

Yokuyusei

has too much power and pushed him out!

A win by Oshidashi.

 

 

Bout No.11

Shinfuji versus Daishiryu

Now we see

Shinfuji.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Daishiryu.

Daishiryu

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Shinfuji is taller and heavier than Daishiryu.

The best chance for

Shinfuji

 may be his excellent

technique.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Shinfuji

has the upper hand.

Shinfuji

kept low

whereas

Daishiryu

sprung up.

Shinfuji

shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of

Daishiryu

who was trying to prevent that.

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

Both men are committed to grappling now.

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

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

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

Shinfuji fails with the throw but is still in change.

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

His hand nearly brushes the floor!

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

Shinfuji works his arm under his opponents armpit and in a flash he has him on the floor!

He wins by Sukuinage

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

 

 

Bout No.10

Watanabe versus Takita

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Watanabe.

He is ranked as

Makushita (5w)

His opponent today is

Takita.

Takita

 is ranked as

Makushita (14w)

Takita is taller and heavier than Watanabe.

The best chance for

Watanabe

 may be his excellent

speed.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Takita

wins the tachiai.

Takita

stayed very low

whereas

Watanabe

sprung up.

Takita

shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of

Watanabe

Its all over!  That was quick!

Watanabe

is well beaten!

Takita

prevented him any sort of hold and forced him back.

A win by Yorikiri.

 

 

 

Bout No.9

Fukuda versus Kakutaiki

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Fukuda.

He is from the

0 heya.

His opponent today is

Kakutaiki.

Kakutaiki

 trains at the

0 stable.

Fukuda is taller than Kakutaiki but Kakutaiki is heavier.

The best chance for

Fukuda

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

the rikishi smash into each other!

Fukuda

has the upper hand.

Fukuda

stayed very low

whereas

Kakutaiki

kept low.

Fukuda

delivered his shoulder to the throat of

Kakutaiki

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Fukuda

is forcing his way forward.

Kakutaiki

is knocked back

as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

Fukuda powers into his opponent, knocking him back.

Kakutaiki failed to get out of the way.

He is so close to going out!

The bout remains at distance.

Fukuda uses all his weight to force out his opponent!

He wins by Oshidashi

Kakutaiki failed to get out of the way.

 

 

 

Bout No.8

Osumifuji versus Narumi

On our left is the formidable

Osumifuji.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

Facing him is

Narumi.

Narumi

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Osumifuji is taller and heavier than Narumi.

The best chance for

Osumifuji

 may be his excellent

technique.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Narumi

wins the tachiai.

Narumi

more or less stood up

whereas

Osumifuji

stayed very low.

Narumi

manages passing dasinage, unsettling

Osumifuji

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Osumifuji

gets and excellent over arm hold

Narumi

has been brought into an unfaourable grapple - 

he was trying to avoid this contact.

Now they are caught together !

Osumifuji tries an overarm throw but somehow his opponents hops and keeps up.

Narumi couldn't improve his grip.

Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage.  Only their hands move.

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

Narumi couldn't improve his grip.

He is very close to going down!

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

Osumifuji rests on his opponent and then bursts into action, lifting him clean out!

He wins by Yorikiri

Narumi couldn't improve his grip.

 

 

 

Bout No.7

Kiminofuji versus Kitasatsuma

Now we see

Kiminofuji.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

Facing him is

Kitasatsuma.

Kitasatsuma

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Kiminofuji is taller and heavier than Kitasatsuma.

The best chance for

Kiminofuji

 may be his excellent

technique.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Kitasatsuma

wins the tachiai battle.

Kitasatsuma

more or less stood up

whereas

Kiminofuji

stayed very low.

Kitasatsuma

shows nice inashi, outmanouvering

Kiminofuji

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Kiminofuji

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

Kitasatsuma

is making the best of it but

he was trying to avoid this contact.

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

Kiminofuji is not short of finishing it with that throw.

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

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

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

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

Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage.  Only their hands move.

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

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

He just does enough to stay up.

They are both waiting for the other to tire.

Kiminofuji spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

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

He seems bound to go down!

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

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

Kiminofuji wins by Kotenage

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

 

 

 

Bout No.6

 

Satoiazuma versus Moriurara

 

On the east side we have

 

Satoiazuma.

 

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

 

 

Facing him is

 

Moriurara.

 

Moriurara

 

 has a score of

 

0 wins and 0 loses.

 

Moriurara is taller and heavier than Satoiazuma.

 

The best chance for

 

Moriurara

 

 may be his excellent

 

balance.

 

 

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

 

Nokotta!

 

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

 

Moriurara

 

immediately gains momentum.

 

Moriurara

 

stayed very low

 

whereas

 

Satoiazuma

 

kept low.

 

Moriurara

 

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

 

Satoiazuma

 

Its all over!  That was quick!

 

Satoiazuma

 

loses in record time!

 

Moriurara

 

has too much power and pushed him out!

 

A win by Oshidashi.

 

Bout No.5

Hattorizakuru versus Mitsuuchi

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Hattorizakuru.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

He has been matched today with

Mitsuuchi.

Mitsuuchi

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Hattorizakuru is taller than Mitsuuchi but Mitsuuchi is heavier.

The best chance for

Hattorizakuru

 may be his excellent

speed.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Hattorizakuru

immediately gains momentum.

Hattorizakuru

stayed very low

whereas

Mitsuuchi

kept low.

Hattorizakuru

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

Mitsuuchi

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Mitsuuchi

slaps down on his opponent and moves.

Hattorizakuru

loses balance trying to

connect cleanly with his thrust.

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

Mitsuuchi has an overarm hold and throws his opponent down!

Mitsuuchi wins by Uwatedashinage

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

 

 

Bout No.4

Shachinofugi versus Asahijo

On the east side we have

Shachinofugi.

He is ranked as

Makushita (2w)

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Asahijo.

Asahijo

 is ranked as

Makushita (11w)

Shachinofugi is taller and heavier than Asahijo.

The best chance for

Asahijo

 may be his excellent

speed.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!

Shachinofugi

starts best.

Shachinofugi

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Shachinofugi

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Asahijo

who tried to evade.

They immediately come together once more…

Shachinofugi

pulls his opponent off balance.

Asahijo

loses balance trying to

secure a belt hold.

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

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

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

He didn't connect and has lost balance!

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

Shachinofugi works his arm under his opponents armpit and in a flash he has him on the floor!

A win by Sukuinage

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

 

 

 

Bout No.3

Wakaseiun versus Kotomiyakura

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

Wakaseiun.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

Facing him is

Kotomiyakura.

Kotomiyakura

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Wakaseiun is taller and heavier than Kotomiyakura.

The best chance for

Wakaseiun

 may be his excellent

technique.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Wakaseiun

looks to have the advantage.

Wakaseiun

stepped forward

whereas

Kotomiyakura

more or less stood up.

Wakaseiun

works a right-arm inside grip on

Kotomiyakura

who tried to evade.

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

Wakaseiun

uses his advantage and

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

He showed tremendous strength!

Kotomiyakura

wasn't able to

get a better belt position.

Wakaseiun wins by

Yorikiri

 

 

 

Bout No.2

Matsuoka versus Umiwatari

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

Matsuoka.

He is from the

0 heya.

Opposite him will be

Umiwatari.

Umiwatari

 trains at the

0 stable.

Umiwatari is taller but Matsuokais the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Umiwatari

 may be his excellent

speed.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Matsuoka

looks to have the advantage.

Matsuoka

stayed very low

whereas

Umiwatari

kept low.

Matsuoka

has a better belt hold than

Umiwatari

who also has a mawashi hold.

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

The rikishi are locked together.

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

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

His hand nearly brushes the floor!

This is turning into an epic bout.

Umiwatari heaves his opponent to the tawara - but not quite over.

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

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

Matsuoka tries an overarm throw but somehow his opponents hops and keeps up.

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

He seems bound to go down!

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

Umiwatari has the better position but is making only slow progress.

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

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

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

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

He seems bound to go down!

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

Umiwatari has the better position but is making only slow progress.

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

He seems powerless in the face of this lift.

Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage.  Only their hands move.

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

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

He just about stay's upright!

They are both waiting for the other to tire.

Umiwatari has an overarm hold and throws his opponent down!

A win by Uwatedashinage

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

 

Bout No.1

Tenei versus Orgiryu

Now we see

Tenei.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Orgiryu.

Orgiryu

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Tenei is taller and heavier than Orgiryu.

The best chance for

Tenei

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Tenei

immediately gains momentum.

Tenei

sprung up

whereas

Orgiryu

more or less stood up.

Tenei

works a right-arm inside grip on

Orgiryu

who tried to evade.

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

Now we will see who has the superior yotsu-sumo skills.

Tenei is first to move from the locked position and easily carries him out!

He wins by Yorikiri

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