Bout No. 14

Ura versus Hidenoumi

On our left is the formidable

Ura.

He has a record of 3 wins and 10 loses.

He has been matched today with

Hidenoumi.

Hidenoumi

 has a score of

5 wins and 8 loses.

Hidenoumi is taller and heavier than Ura.

The best chance for

Hidenoumi

 may be his excellent

technique.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Hidenoumi

looks to have the advantage.

Hidenoumi

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

as did his opponent.

Hidenoumi

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…

Hidenoumi

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

Ura

is taken back

as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.

The rikishi remain separated.

Ura is circling his opponent and unsettling him.

Hidenoumi was a little off target today with his hands.

He has lost balance completely!

If either man wanted a hold they have failed.

Hidenoumi can't be kept out - he has a superior hold.

Ura never got a lasting hold.

He is in much the worse position.

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

Hidenoumi lifts and waddles him out on his belly!

Hidenoumi wins by Yorikiri

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

 

Bout No. 13

Kyokushuho versus Osunaarashi

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

Kyokushuho.

He has a record of 6 wins and 7 loses.

Facing him is

Osunaarashi.

Osunaarashi

 has a score of

6 wins and 7 loses.

Kyokushuho is taller than Osunaarashi but Osunaarashi is heavier.

The best chance for

Osunaarashi

 may be his excellent

balance.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Kyokushuho

looks to have the advantage.

Kyokushuho

more or less stood up

whereas

Osunaarashi

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

Kyokushuho

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Osunaarashi

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Kyokushuho

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

Osunaarashi

can't keep his balance!

Wonderful hataki by

Kyokushuho

who wins by

Okuritoshi

 

Bout No. 12

Tsurugisho versus Akua

Preparing to fight now is

Tsurugisho.

He has a record of 3 wins and 10 loses.

He has been matched today with

Akua.

Akua

 has a score of

4 wins and 9 loses.

Tsurugisho is taller than Akua but Akua is heavier.

The best chance for

Tsurugisho

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Akua

looks to have the advantage.

Akua

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Akua

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

Tsurugisho

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Akua

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

Tsurugisho

rocks back and tries to hold

as he tried to push.

The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.

Akua drives his opponent back.

Tsurugisho landed ineffective slaps.

He cant hang on much longer, surely?

The bout remains at distance.

Akua uses all his weight to force out his opponent!

A win by Oshidashi

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

 

Bout No. 11

Tokushoryu versus Mitoryu

On our left is the formidable

Tokushoryu.

He is ranked as

Juryo(5e)

His opponent today is

Mitoryu.

Mitoryu

 is ranked as

Juryo(13e)

Mitoryu is taller and heavier than Tokushoryu.

The best chance for

Mitoryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Mitoryu

has the upper hand.

Mitoryu

stayed very low

whereas

Tokushoryu

sprung up.

Mitoryu

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

Tokushoryu

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Tokushoryu

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

Mitoryu

is making the best of it but

he tried to push him away.

The bout moves into close combat!

Mitoryu tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.

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

They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.

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

Tokushoryu looked like he was trying to throw him down.

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

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

Mitoryu walks him out as easily as pushing a wheelbarrow! 

Mitoryu wins by Oshidashi

Tokushoryu went to throw and was caught off balance.

 

Bout No. 10

Seiro versus Kizenryu

On our left is the formidable

Seiro.

He is ranked as

Juryo(10e)

His opponent today is

Kizenryu.

Kizenryu

 is ranked as

Juryo(14w)

Kizenryu is taller and heavier than Seiro.

The best chance for

Kizenryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

both rikishi launch forwards!

Seiro

starts better.

Seiro

sprung up

whereas

Kizenryu

stayed very low.

Seiro

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Kizenryu

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Seiro

shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.

Kizenryu

loses balance trying to

secure a belt hold.

If either man wanted a hold they have failed.

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

A win by Kotenage

Kizenryu wanted to try and close the fight.

 

Bout No. 9

Meisei versus Takanosho

On our left is the formidable

Meisei.

He is ranked as

Juryo(4w)

He has been matched today with

Takanosho.

Takanosho

 is ranked as

Juryo(9e)

Takanosho is taller and heavier than Meisei.

The best chance for

Meisei

 may be his excellent

technique.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Meisei

gets the better of the tachiai.

Meisei

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

whereas

Takanosho

stayed very low.

Meisei

makes a series of effective shoves on

Takanosho

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Takanosho

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Meisei

isn't able to

connect cleanly with his thrust.

The rikishi remain separated.

Takanosho gains ground with a series of nasty slaps.

Meisei looked like he was trying for some sort of downward slap.

There can't be a way back from here!

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

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

Takanosho wins by Oshidashi

Meisei couldn't match the speed of the attack.

 

Bout No. 8

Gagamaru versus Daishoho

On our left is the formidable

Gagamaru.

He is from the

Kise heya.

Facing him is

Daishoho.

Daishoho

 trains at the

Oitekaze stable.

Gagamaru is taller and heavier than Daishoho.

The best chance for

Daishoho

 may be his excellent

speed.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Gagamaru

wins the tachiai.

Gagamaru

stayed very low

whereas

Daishoho

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

Gagamaru

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

Daishoho

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Gagamaru

drives his way forward.

Daishoho

isn't strong enough to stop him!

Wonderful oshi-zumo by

Gagamaru

who wins by

Oshidashi

 

Bout No. 7

Takanoiwa versus Kotoeko

Preparing to fight now is

Takanoiwa.

He has a record of 7 wins and 6 loses.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Kotoeko.

Kotoeko

 has a score of

6 wins and 7 loses.

Takanoiwa is taller and heavier than Kotoeko.

The best chance for

Takanoiwa

 may be his excellent

balance.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Takanoiwa

unbalances his opponent.

Takanoiwa

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Takanoiwa

manages passing dasinage, unsettling

Kotoeko

who was trying to prevent that.

They immediately come together once more…

Takanoiwa

shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.

Kotoeko

can't keep his balance!

Graceful movement of both feet and hands by

Takanoiwa

who wins by

Hatukikomi

 

Bout No. 6

Myogiryu versus Takagenji

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

Myogiryu.

He is from the

Sakaigawa heya.

Opposite him will be

Takagenji.

Takagenji

 trains at the

Takanohana stable.

Takagenji is taller and heavier than Myogiryu.

The best chance for

Takagenji

 may be his excellent

speed.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Myogiryu

gets the better of the tachiai.

Myogiryu

more or less stood up

whereas

Takagenji

stayed very low.

Myogiryu

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

Takagenji

whose blows did not land as intended

They immediately come together once more…

Myogiryu

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Takagenji

is in real trouble!

What a skilful passing move by

Myogiryu

who wins by

Hatukikomi

 

Bout No. 5

Aoiyama versus Amakaze

On our left is the formidable

Aoiyama.

He is ranked as

Juryo(2w)

His challenger today is

Amakaze.

Amakaze

 is ranked as

Juryo(8e)

Aoiyama is taller than Amakaze but Amakaze is heavier.

The best chance for

Amakaze

 may be his excellent

balance.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Amakaze

starts best.

Amakaze

stayed very low

whereas

Aoiyama

sprung up.

Amakaze

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

Aoiyama

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Aoiyama

establishes the better hold.

Amakaze

has been brought into an unfavourable grapple - 

he tried to push him away.

Now they are clasping each other.

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

Aoiyama looked like he was trying to throw him down.

He has been pushed right back to the tawara!

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

Amakaze shows quick hand to get the belt grip and then it’s a matter of walking his opponent to the side and flinging him into the front row!

He wins by Yoritaoshi

Aoiyama knew he needed a better position.

 

Bout No. 4

Chiyonoo versus Sadanoumi

On the east side we have

Chiyonoo.

He is ranked as

Juryo(6w)

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Sadanoumi.

Sadanoumi

 is ranked as

Juryo(7e)

Sadanoumi is taller but Chiyonoois the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Chiyonoo

 may be his excellent

balance.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

both rikishi launch forwards!

Sadanoumi

has the upper hand.

Sadanoumi

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Sadanoumi

manages passing dasinage, unsettling

Chiyonoo

who was trying to prevent that.

They immediately come together once more…

Sadanoumi

pulls his opponent off balance.

Chiyonoo

isn't quick enough to

secure a belt hold.

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

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

A win by Oshitaoshi

Chiyonoo couldn’t make any hold stick.

 

Bout No. 3

Yamaguchi versus Kyokutaisei

On the east side we have

Yamaguchi.

He is from the

Miyagino heya.

Facing him is

Kyokutaisei.

Kyokutaisei

 trains at the

Tomozuna stable.

Kyokutaisei is taller but Yamaguchiis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Yamaguchi

 may be his excellent

technique.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

Nokotta!

a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!

Kyokutaisei

starts best.

Kyokutaisei

more or less stood up

whereas

Yamaguchi

sprung up.

Kyokutaisei

manages passing dasinage, unsettling

Yamaguchi

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Kyokutaisei

gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.

Yamaguchi

has been brought into an unfavourable grapple - 

he was trying to avoid this contact.

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

Kyokutaisei wriggles right into his opponent's belly, almosts sitting him on his lap and lifts him over the rope!

Kyokutaisei wins by Yorikiri

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

 

Bout No. 2

Toyohibiki versus Tochihiryu

Preparing to fight now is

Toyohibiki.

He is ranked as

Juryo(9w)

He has been matched today with

Tochihiryu.

Tochihiryu

 is ranked as

Juryo(12w)

Toyohibiki is taller and heavier than Tochihiryu.

The best chance for

Toyohibiki

 may be his excellent

technique.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Tochihiryu

immediately gains momentum.

Tochihiryu

more or less stood up

whereas

Toyohibiki

stayed very low.

Tochihiryu

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

Toyohibiki

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Tochihiryu

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Toyohibiki

has been outmanoeuvred!

Wonderful hataki by

Tochihiryu

who wins by

Hatukikomi

 

Bout No. 1

Homarefuji versus Azumaryu

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Homarefuji.

He is ranked as

Juryo(7w)

Facing him is

Azumaryu.

Azumaryu

 is ranked as

Juryo(2e)

Azumaryu is taller but Homarefujiis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Azumaryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Homarefuji

has the upper hand.

Homarefuji

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Homarefuji

has a better belt hold than

Azumaryu

who gets an inferior hold.

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

We are definitely into the grappling phase now.

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

Homarefuji didn't have the strength to shift him

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

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

Homarefuji couldn't budge his opponent.

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

Homarefuji tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.

Azumaryu went to throw and was caught off balance.

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

Azumaryu lifts him out as he might a barrel!

He wins by Yorikiri

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