Season 1 Hatsu - Makuuchi Day Nine
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 21
Takekaze versus Abi
On the east side we have
Takekaze.
He has a record of 0 wins and 8 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Abi.
Abi
has a score of
0 wins and 8 loses.
Abi is taller but Takekazeis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Takekaze
may be his excellent
balance.
We are ready for the tachiai…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Takekaze
immediately gains momentum.
Takekaze
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Takekaze
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Abi
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Takekaze
capitalises on his better hold and
raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Abi
couldn't
lift him.
Takekaze wins by
Uwatenage
Bout No. 20
Takakeisho versus Kotoyuki
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Takakeisho.
He has a record of 0 wins and 8 loses.
Facing him is
Kotoyuki.
Kotoyuki
has a score of
0 wins and 8 loses.
Kotoyuki is taller and heavier than Takakeisho.
The best chance for
Kotoyuki
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Takakeisho
gets the better of the tachiai.
Takakeisho
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Kotoyuki
stayed very low.
Takakeisho
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Kotoyuki
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Takakeisho
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Kotoyuki
isn't quick enough to
get into position.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Takakeisho walks him out as easily as pushing a wheelbarrow!
He wins by Oshidashi
Kotoyuki couldn't match the speed of the attack.
Bout No. 19
Endo versus Aminishiki
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Endo.
He is from the
Katana heya.
He has been matched today with
Aminishiki.
Aminishiki
trains at the
Ashaenumi stable.
Aminishiki is taller but Endois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Aminishiki
may be his excellent
balance.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Endo
unbalances his opponent.
Endo
more or less stood up
whereas
Aminishiki
stayed very low.
Endo
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Aminishiki
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Endo
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Aminishiki
over committed trying to
secure a belt hold.
The bout remains at distance.
Endo works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!
He wins by Oshitaoshi
Aminishiki never got a lasting hold.
Bout No. 18
Ichinojo versus Yoshikaze
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Ichinojo.
He is from the
Rumaniago heya.
He has been matched today with
Yoshikaze.
Yoshikaze
trains at the
Takekuma stable.
Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Yoshikaze.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Ichinojo
looks to have the advantage.
Ichinojo
kept low
whereas
Yoshikaze
stepped forward.
Ichinojo
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Yoshikaze
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Ichinojo
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Yoshikaze
isn't strong enough to stop him!
Wonderful oshi-zumo by
Ichinojo
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 17
Shodai versus Asanoyama
On the east side we have
Shodai.
He is from the
Senkoho heya.
His challenger today is
Asanoyama.
Asanoyama
trains at the
Fujikado stable.
Asanoyama is taller and heavier than Shodai.
The best chance for
Asanoyama
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Shodai
starts best.
Shodai
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Shodai
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Asanoyama
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
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.
Asanoyama tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Shodai was trying to trip his opponent.
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Shodai is making progress in small lifts and steps.
Asanoyama was not strong enough today.
He seems powerless in the face of this lift.
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Shodai works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!
A win by Oshitaoshi
Asanoyama lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
Bout No. 16
Tochinoshin versus Shohozan
On our left is the formidable
Tochinoshin.
He is from the
Reijinguoshan heya.
His opponent today is
Shohozan.
Shohozan
trains at the
Nishonoseki stable.
Tochinoshin is taller and heavier than Shohozan.
The best chance for
Tochinoshin
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Tochinoshin
wins the tachiai battle.
Tochinoshin
more or less stood up
whereas
Shohozan
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .
Tochinoshin
body charge forces back
Shohozan
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Tochinoshin
gains a strong outer arm grip on the mawashi.
Shohozan
can't keep his balance!
A display of technical speed from
Tochinoshin
who wins by
Uwatenage
Bout No. 15
Mitakeumi versus Daieisho
Now we see
Mitakeumi.
He has a record of 3 wins and 5 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Daieisho.
Daieisho
has a score of
4 wins and 4 loses.
Daieisho is taller but Mitakeumiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Daieisho
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Mitakeumi
wins the tachiai.
Mitakeumi
stepped forward
whereas
Daieisho
more or less stood up.
Mitakeumi
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Daieisho
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Mitakeumi
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Daieisho
isn't quick enough to
secure a belt hold.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Mitakeumi is not eager to engage and suceeds in avoiding contact.
Daieisho wanted to try and close the fight.
They bounce off each other and prepare to launch their next attacks.
Mitakeumi works his arm under his opponent's armpit and in a flash he has him on the floor!
Mitakeumi wins by Sukuinage
Daieisho literally never got to grips with his opponent.
Bout No. 14
Okinoumi versus Yutakayama
On the east side we have
Okinoumi.
He has a record of 2 wins and 6 loses.
His opponent today is
Yutakayama.
Yutakayama
has a score of
4 wins and 4 loses.
Okinoumi is taller than Yutakayama but Yutakayama is heavier.
The best chance for
Yutakayama
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Yutakayama
starts best.
Yutakayama
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Yutakayama
makes a series of effective shoves on
Okinoumi
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Okinoumi
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Yutakayama
loses balance trying to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Okinoumi looks to have the better position.
Yutakayama was striving to get a hold.
Both pairs of hands frantically search for the opponent's mawashi.
Okinoumi has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Yutakayama decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Okinoumi tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Yutakayama twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
He has been pushed right back to the tawara!
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Okinoumi shows enormous all round power to lean back and carry his opponent over the rope!
Okinoumi wins by Yorikiri
Yutakayama couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
Bout No. 13
Chiyoshoma versus Arawashi
On the east side we have
Chiyoshoma.
He has a record of 4 wins and 4 loses.
His opponent today is
Arawashi.
Arawashi
has a score of
4 wins and 4 loses.
Arawashi is taller and heavier than Chiyoshoma.
The best chance for
Chiyoshoma
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Chiyoshoma
starts best.
Chiyoshoma
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Chiyoshoma
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Arawashi
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyoshoma
gets and excellent over arm hold
Arawashi
has been brought into an unfavourable grapple -
he was wanting a better belt grip.
Now they become locked.
Chiyoshoma is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Arawashi couldn't budge his opponent.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Arawashi has the better position and shoulders his opponent towards the edge.
Chiyoshoma twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Arawashi twists sharply trying to fling his opponent over his back but he was wise to it.
Chiyoshoma couldn't budge his opponent.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Chiyoshoma has the better position and shoulders his opponent towards the edge.
Arawashi couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Chiyoshoma attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Arawashi lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Chiyoshoma is not short of finishing it with that throw.
Arawashi couldn't budge his opponent.
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Chiyoshoma goes for a trip but it doesn’t work this time.
Arawashi will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
He seems bound to go down!
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Chiyoshoma uses all his weight to force out his opponent!
He wins by Oshidashi
Arawashi couldn't move his opponent.
Bout No. 12
Onosho versus Daishomaru
Now we see
Onosho.
He is ranked as
Kumisubi(1w)
Facing him is
Daishomaru.
Daishomaru
is ranked as
Maegashira(11w)
Onosho is taller than Daishomaru but Daishomaru is heavier.
The best chance for
Onosho
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Onosho
looks to have the advantage.
Onosho
stayed very low
whereas
Daishomaru
more or less stood up.
Onosho
works a right-arm inside grip on
Daishomaru
who was trying to prevent that.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Onosho is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Daishomaru couldn't shift his opponent.
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Daishomaru tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Onosho couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Onosho lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Daishomaru decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
He has been pushed right back to the tawara!
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Onosho tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Daishomaru couldn't shift his opponent.
He just does enough to stay up.
The two giants remain locked together.
Onosho locks and upper body hold but then extends his arms and forces his opponent out!
He wins by Oshidashi
Daishomaru didn't have the strength to shift him
Bout No. 11
Kotoshogiku versus Daiamami
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Kotoshogiku.
He has a record of 5 wins and 3 loses.
Opposite him will be
Daiamami.
Daiamami
has a score of
5 wins and 3 loses.
Daiamami is taller and heavier than Kotoshogiku.
The best chance for
Daiamami
may be his excellent
speed.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Daiamami
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Daiamami
stayed very low
whereas
Kotoshogiku
more or less stood up.
Daiamami
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Kotoshogiku
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Kotoshogiku
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Daiamami
isn't able to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Kotoshogiku throws a machine gun volley of slaps which takes his opponents back and over the doho!
A win by Tsukidashi
Daiamami found his opponent too evasive.
Bout No. 10
Hokutofuji versus Tochiozan
Now we see
Hokutofuji.
He has a record of 4 wins and 4 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Tochiozan.
Tochiozan
has a score of
4 wins and 4 loses.
Tochiozan is taller but Hokutofujiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Hokutofuji
may be his excellent
balance.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Tochiozan
unbalances his opponent.
Tochiozan
stayed very low
whereas
Hokutofuji
more or less stood up.
Tochiozan
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Hokutofuji
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
We are definitely into the grappling phase now.
Tochiozan rests on his opponent and then bursts into action, lifting him clean out!
A win by Yorikiri
Hokutofuji was up against a better grip.
Bout No. 9
Terunofuji versus Kagayaki
On our left is the formidable
Terunofuji.
He is from the
Tenshinhan heya.
Opposite him will be
Kagayaki.
Kagayaki
trains at the
Torafujii stable.
Kagayaki is taller but Terunofujiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Kagayaki
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Kagayaki
looks to have the advantage.
Kagayaki
sprung up
whereas
Terunofuji
stayed very low.
Kagayaki
has a better belt hold than
Terunofuji
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi lean into each other securing their holds.
Terunofuji uses all his weight to force out his opponent!
A win by Oshidashi
Kagayaki couldn't overcome the inferior belt hold.
Bout No. 8
Sokokurai versus Nishikigi
On the east side we have
Sokokurai.
He has a record of 6 wins and 2 loses.
Opposite him will be
Nishikigi.
Nishikigi
has a score of
5 wins and 3 loses.
Sokokurai is taller than Nishikigi but Nishikigi is heavier.
The best chance for
Nishikigi
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Sokokurai
unbalances his opponent.
Sokokurai
more or less stood up
whereas
Nishikigi
stayed very low.
Sokokurai
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Nishikigi
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Sokokurai
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Nishikigi
isn't quick enough to
get into position.
The bout remains at distance.
Sokokurai pushes him out with extended arms!
A win by Oshidashi
Nishikigi looked like a deer in headlights there!
Bout No. 7
Kaisei versus Ryuden
Preparing to fight now is
Kaisei.
He is from the
Tomozuna heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Ryuden.
Ryuden
trains at the
Takadagawa stable.
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Ryuden.
The best chance for
Kaisei
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Ryuden
wins the tachiai.
Ryuden
more or less stood up
whereas
Kaisei
stayed very low.
Ryuden
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Kaisei
Its all over! That was quick!
Kaisei
loses in record time!
Ryuden
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. 6
Tamawashi versus Takarafuji
On our left is the formidable
Tamawashi.
He is from the
Kataonami heya.
Facing him is
Takarafuji.
Takarafuji
trains at the
Isegahama stable.
Tamawashi is taller and heavier than Takarafuji.
The best chance for
Takarafuji
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Tamawashi
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Tamawashi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tamawashi
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Takarafuji
manages an inside grip.
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.
Tamawashi lifts and waddles him out on his belly!
He wins by Yorikiri
Takarafuji couldn't shift his opponent.
Bout No. 5
Takayasu versus Ikioi
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Takayasu.
He has a record of 6 wins and 2 loses.
He has been matched today with
Ikioi.
Ikioi
has a score of
8 wins and 0 loses.
Ikioi is taller but Takayasuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Ikioi
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Takayasu
wins the tachiai battle.
Takayasu
stayed very low
whereas
Ikioi
more or less stood up.
Takayasu
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Ikioi
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Takayasu
uses his advantage and
raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Ikioi
wanted to
match his hold.
Takayasu wins by
Yoritaoshi (forced out and on back)
Bout No. 4
Goeido versus Ishiura
On the east side we have
Goeido.
He is from the
Sakaigawa heya.
His challenger today is
Ishiura.
Ishiura
trains at the
Miyagino stable.
Goeido is taller and heavier than Ishiura.
The best chance for
Ishiura
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Goeido
gets the better of the tachiai.
Goeido
stayed very low
whereas
Ishiura
more or less stood up.
Goeido
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Ishiura
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
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.
Goeido cunningly uses his opponents forward commitment to press him down with a shoulder slap!
Goeido wins by Hatukikomi
Ishiura struggled in the grapple.
Bout No. 3
Kakuryu versus Chiyomaru
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Kakuryu.
He is ranked as
Yokozuna(2e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Chiyomaru.
Chiyomaru
is ranked as
Maegashira(9w)
Kakuryu is taller than Chiyomaru but Chiyomaru is heavier.
The best chance for
Chiyomaru
may be his excellent
speed.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Kakuryu
gets the better of the tachiai.
Kakuryu
more or less stood up
whereas
Chiyomaru
stayed very low.
Kakuryu
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Chiyomaru
Its all over! That was quick!
Chiyomaru
is well beaten!
Kakuryu
used his opponent's own motion against him.
A win by Hatukikomi.
Bout No. 2
Kisenosato versus Chiyonokuni
Preparing to fight now is
Kisenosato.
He is from the
Tagonoura heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Chiyonokuni.
Chiyonokuni
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Kisenosato is taller and heavier than Chiyonokuni.
The best chance for
Chiyonokuni
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Chiyonokuni
gets the better of the tachiai.
Chiyonokuni
more or less stood up
whereas
Kisenosato
stayed very low.
Chiyonokuni
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Kisenosato
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Kisenosato
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Chiyonokuni
isn't able to
get into position.
The bout remains at distance.
Kisenosato locks and upper body hold but then extends his arms and forces his opponent out!
He wins by Oshidashi
Chiyonokuni wanted to hold but never got close enough.
Bout No. 1
Hakuho versus Chiyotairyu
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Hakuho.
He is ranked as
Yokozuna(1e)
His challenger today is
Chiyotairyu.
Chiyotairyu
is ranked as
Maegashira(3e)
Hakuho is taller than Chiyotairyu but Chiyotairyu is heavier.
The best chance for
Chiyotairyu
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Hakuho
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Hakuho
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Hakuho
works a right-arm inside grip on
Chiyotairyu
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Hakuho
uses his advantage and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Chiyotairyu
attempted to
move him.
Hakuho wins by
Yoritaoshi
