Bout No. 14

Mitoryu versus Akua

Preparing to fight now is

Mitoryu.

He is ranked as

Juryo(13e)

Opposite him will be

Akua.

Akua

 is ranked as

Juryo(14e)

Mitoryu is taller and heavier than Akua.

The best chance for

Mitoryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Mitoryu

wins the tachiai battle.

Mitoryu

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Mitoryu

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

Akua

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Mitoryu

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

Akua

rocks back and tries to hold

as he tried to grab the mawashi.

The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.

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

Mitoryu wins by Yorikiri

Akua never got a lasting hold.

 

Bout No. 13

Takagenji versus Daishoho

On our left is the formidable

Takagenji.

He is ranked as

Juryo(11w)

Facing him is

Daishoho.

Daishoho

 is ranked as

Juryo(13w)

Takagenji is taller than Daishoho but Daishoho is heavier.

The best chance for

Takagenji

 may be his excellent

balance.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Daishoho

gets the better of the tachiai.

Daishoho

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

whereas

Takagenji

stayed very low.

Daishoho

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

Takagenji

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Takagenji

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

Daishoho

is unbalanced and is forced back.

as he tried to push.

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

Takagenji wrestles him to the edge and thrusts him down on his back!

He wins by Tsukiotoshi

Daishoho literally never got to grips with his opponent.

 

Bout No. 12

Tsurugisho versus Ura

Preparing to fight now is

Tsurugisho.

He is ranked as

Juryo(6e)

He has been matched today with

Ura.

Ura

 is ranked as

Juryo(11e)

Tsurugisho is taller and heavier than Ura.

The best chance for

Tsurugisho

 may be his excellent

technique.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

Nokotta!

the rikishi smash into each other!

Ura

immediately gains momentum.

Ura

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

whereas

Tsurugisho

stayed very low.

Ura

fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of

Tsurugisho

who also has a mawashi hold.

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

The fighters are joined in a mass of heaving flesh.

Tsurugisho tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.

Ura was trying to trip his opponent.

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

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

Ura couldn't get enough behind the throw.

The two giants remain locked together.

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

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

He just does enough to stay up.

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Tsurugisho combines feet and hand speed judo style to throw his opponent onto his ribs!

A win by Uwatenage

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

 

Bout No. 11

Tokushoryu versus Takanosho

Preparing to fight now is

Tokushoryu.

He is from the

Kise heya.

Facing him is

Takanosho.

Takanosho

 trains at the

Chiganoura stable.

Tokushoryu is taller and heavier than Takanosho.

The best chance for

Takanosho

 may be his excellent

speed.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Takanosho

immediately gains momentum.

Takanosho

stayed very low

whereas

Tokushoryu

sprung up.

Takanosho

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

Tokushoryu

whose blows did not land as intended

They immediately come together once more…

Takanosho

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

Tokushoryu

rocks back and tries to hold

as he tried to grab the mawashi.

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

Takanosho pushes him out with extended arms!

He wins by Oshidashi

Tokushoryu wanted to try and close the fight.

 

Bout No. 10

Osunaarashi versus Kizenryu

On the east side we have

Osunaarashi.

He is ranked as

Juryo(8w)

Opposite him will be

Kizenryu.

Kizenryu

 is ranked as

Juryo(14w)

Kizenryu is taller but Osunaarashiis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Kizenryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Osunaarashi

wins the tachiai.

Osunaarashi

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

whereas

Kizenryu

stayed very low.

Osunaarashi

makes a series of effective shoves on

Kizenryu

whose blows did not land as intended

They immediately come together once more…

Osunaarashi

slaps down on his opponent and moves.

Kizenryu

can't keep his balance!

Graceful movement of both feet and hands by

Osunaarashi

who wins by

Kakasukashi

 

Bout No. 9

Hidenoumi versus Takanoiwa

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Hidenoumi.

He has a record of 3 wins and 7 loses.

Opposite him will be

Takanoiwa.

Takanoiwa

 has a score of

5 wins and 5 loses.

Hidenoumi is taller and heavier than Takanoiwa.

The best chance for

Hidenoumi

 may be his excellent

technique.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Hidenoumi

has the upper hand.

Hidenoumi

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

whereas

Takanoiwa

more or less stood up.

Hidenoumi

delivered his shoulder to the throat of

Takanoiwa

who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.

They immediately come together once more…

Takanoiwa

gains a strong outer arm grip on the mawashi.

Hidenoumi

is knocked back

he tried to push him away.

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

Takanoiwa spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

Hidenoumi lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

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

Hidenoumi couldn't budge his opponent.

They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.

Takanoiwa attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.

Hidenoumi couldn't lift his opponent.

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Takanoiwa is not short of finishing it with that throw.

Hidenoumi was not strong enough today.

He just about stay's upright!

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

Takanoiwa forces him back by his shoulder, back and out!

Takanoiwa wins by Oshidashi

Hidenoumi had a hold but couldn't move him.

 

Bout No. 8

Meisei versus Chiyonoo

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Meisei.

He is ranked as

Juryo(4w)

Facing him is

Chiyonoo.

Chiyonoo

 is ranked as

Juryo(6w)

Chiyonoo is taller and heavier than Meisei.

The best chance for

Meisei

 may be his excellent

speed.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Chiyonoo

starts better.

Chiyonoo

more or less stood up

whereas

Meisei

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

Chiyonoo

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

Meisei

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Chiyonoo

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Meisei

loses balance trying to

get into position.

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

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

Chiyonoo wins by Yorikiri

Meisei simply wasn't fast enough at the end.

 

Bout No. 7

Myogiryu versus Kotoeko

On the east side we have

Myogiryu.

He is ranked as

Juryo(1e)

Opposite him will be

Kotoeko.

Kotoeko

 is ranked as

Juryo(10w)

Myogiryu is taller and heavier than Kotoeko.

The best chance for

Myogiryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

both rikishi launch forwards!

Myogiryu

unbalances his opponent.

Myogiryu

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Myogiryu

is quick to try hataki (slap down)on

Kotoeko

who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.

They immediately come together once more…

Myogiryu

pulls his opponent off balance.

Kotoeko

can't keep his balance!

What a skilful passing move by

Myogiryu

who wins by

Okuridashi

 

Bout No. 6

Aoiyama versus Kyokushuho

On our left is the formidable

Aoiyama.

He is ranked as

Juryo(2w)

Facing him is

Kyokushuho.

Kyokushuho

 is ranked as

Juryo(4e)

Aoiyama is taller and heavier than Kyokushuho.

The best chance for

Aoiyama

 may be his excellent

technique.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Aoiyama

looks to have the advantage.

Aoiyama

sprung up

whereas

Kyokushuho

more or less stood up.

Aoiyama

has a better belt hold than

Kyokushuho

who tried to evade.

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

Both wrestlers are trying to improve their grips while preventing their opponents from doing the same.

Kyokushuho has the better position and shoulders his opponent towards the edge.

Aoiyama was trying to trip his opponent.

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

Aoiyama gains a better hold on his opponents mawashi.

Kyokushuho twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.

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

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

Kyokushuho couldn't budge his opponent.

He just does enough to stay up.

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

Aoiyama saw and opportunity to get his arms across his opponents back and quickly throws him down!

A win by Sukuinage

Kyokushuho didn't have the strength to shift him

 

Bout No. 5

Yamaguchi versus Homarefuji

On the east side we have

Yamaguchi.

He is from the

Miyagino heya.

Facing him is

Homarefuji.

Homarefuji

 trains at the

Isegahama stable.

Yamaguchi is taller than Homarefuji but Homarefuji is heavier.

The best chance for

Yamaguchi

 may be his excellent

speed.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Homarefuji

starts best.

Homarefuji

stayed very low

whereas

Yamaguchi

sprung up.

Homarefuji

has a favourable hold on the mawashi of

Yamaguchi

whose thrusts lacked direction.

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

The rikishi lean into each other securing their holds.

Homarefuji attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.

Yamaguchi was trying to trip his opponent.

He just about stay's upright!

They are both waiting for the other to tire.

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

He wins by Oshidashi

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

 

Bout No. 4

Amakaze versus Kyokutaisei

Preparing to fight now is

Amakaze.

He has a record of 7 wins and 3 loses.

Opposite him will be

Kyokutaisei.

Kyokutaisei

 has a score of

8 wins and 2 loses.

Amakaze is taller and heavier than Kyokutaisei.

The best chance for

Amakaze

 may be his excellent

technique.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

Nokotta!

the rikishi smash into each other!

Amakaze

starts better.

Amakaze

stayed very low

whereas

Kyokutaisei

more or less stood up.

Amakaze

delivered his shoulder to the throat of

Kyokutaisei

who tried to evade.

They immediately come together once more…

Kyokutaisei

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

Amakaze

over committed trying to

connect cleanly with his thrust.

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

Kyokutaisei get the best position when the fighters connect.

Amakaze was trying to force his opponent back.

This is a really bad position for him.

Now they are caught together !

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

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

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Kyokutaisei manages to get behind his toppling opponent and slaps him down!

Kyokutaisei wins by Okuritoshi

Amakaze couldn't move his opponent.

 

Bout No. 3

Gagamaru versus Sadanoumi

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

Gagamaru.

He has a record of 3 wins and 7 loses.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Sadanoumi.

Sadanoumi

 has a score of

7 wins and 3 loses.

Gagamaru is taller and heavier than Sadanoumi.

The best chance for

Gagamaru

 may be his excellent

balance.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Sadanoumi

starts best.

Sadanoumi

more or less stood up

whereas

Gagamaru

stayed very low.

Sadanoumi

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

Gagamaru

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Sadanoumi

pulls his opponent off balance.

Gagamaru

isn't able to

connect cleanly with his thrust.

Both rikishi come forward again.

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

Sadanoumi wins by Uwatenage

Gagamaru was unable to get in a telling shove.

 

Bout No. 2

Toyohibiki versus Seiro

On the east side we have

Toyohibiki.

He is from the

Sakaigawa heya.

Opposite him will be

Seiro.

Seiro

 trains at the

Shikoroyama stable.

Seiro is taller but Toyohibikiis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Toyohibiki

 may be his excellent

technique.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

Nokotta!

a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!

Seiro

wins the tachiai.

Seiro

sprung up

whereas

Toyohibiki

stayed very low.

Seiro

is quick to try hataki (slap down)on

Toyohibiki

whose blows did not land as intended

They immediately come together once more…

Toyohibiki

gains a strong outer arm grip on the mawashi.

Seiro

has been brought into an unfavourable grapple - 

he was trying to avoid this contact.

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

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

Seiro was in a very awkward spot and couldn't improve.

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

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

Seiro couldn't get on equal terms.

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

Toyohibiki spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

Seiro couldn't get the sort of hold he needed.

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

Seiro has worked himself into the best position here.

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

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Toyohibiki has the better position and shoulders his opponent towards the edge.

Seiro couldn't get enough behind the throw.

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

Seiro stretches to improve his grip on the mawashi.

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

He's over extended and looks to be on his way out!

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

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

Toyohibiki couldn't lift his opponent.

He just does enough to stay up.

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

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

Seiro wins by Yorikiri

Toyohibiki did not have the momentum to shift his opponent.

 

Bout No. 1

Azumaryu versus Tochihiryu

On our left is the formidable

Azumaryu.

He is ranked as

Juryo(2e)

His challenger today is

Tochihiryu.

Tochihiryu

 is ranked as

Juryo(12w)

Azumaryu is taller and heavier than Tochihiryu.

The best chance for

Azumaryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Azumaryu

wins the tachiai.

Azumaryu

stayed very low

whereas

Tochihiryu

more or less stood up.

Azumaryu

works a right-arm inside grip on

Tochihiryu

who was trying to prevent that.

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

The fighters are joined in a mass of heaving flesh.

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

Azumaryu wins by Yorikiri

Tochihiryu was in a very awkward spot and couldn't improve.