Season 1 Hatsu - Makuuchi Day Twelve
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 21
Kotoyuki versus Abi
Now we see
Kotoyuki.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(11e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Abi.
Abi
is ranked as
Maegashira(14e)
Abi is taller but Kotoyukiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Abi
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Kotoyuki
wins the tachiai battle.
Kotoyuki
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kotoyuki
works a right-arm inside grip on
Abi
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Kotoyuki
capitalises on his better hold and
walks his opponent to the edge of the ring to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Abi
wanted to
move him.
Kotoyuki wins by
Uwatenage
Bout No. 20
Yoshikaze versus Aminishiki
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Yoshikaze.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(2e)
Opposite him will be
Aminishiki.
Aminishiki
is ranked as
Maegashira(10w)
Aminishiki is taller and heavier than Yoshikaze.
The best chance for
Aminishiki
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Yoshikaze
gets the better of the tachiai.
Yoshikaze
stepped forward
whereas
Aminishiki
stayed very low.
Yoshikaze
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Aminishiki
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Yoshikaze
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Aminishiki
can't keep his balance!
Graceful movement of both feet and hands by
Yoshikaze
who wins by
Okuridashi
Bout No. 19
Shohozan versus Asanoyama
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Shohozan.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(9e)
Opposite him will be
Asanoyama.
Asanoyama
is ranked as
Maegashira(16w)
Asanoyama is taller and heavier than Shohozan.
The best chance for
Asanoyama
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Asanoyama
looks to have the advantage.
Asanoyama
stayed very low
whereas
Shohozan
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .
Asanoyama
makes a series of effective shoves on
Shohozan
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Shohozan
gets and excellent over arm hold
Asanoyama
is making the best of it but
he tried to push him away.
The rikishi mesh, each clasping for some sort of grip.
Asanoyama tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Shohozan went to throw and was caught off balance.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Asanoyama is making progress in small lifts and steps.
Shohozan twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Asanoyama is making progress in small lifts and steps.
Shohozan was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.
He seems powerless in the face of this lift.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Asanoyama seems to rest before launching a supreme pushing attack, winning by force!
A win by Oshidashi
Shohozan was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
Bout No. 18
Takakeisho versus Takekaze
On our left is the formidable
Takakeisho.
He has a record of 3 wins and 8 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Takekaze.
Takekaze
has a score of
1 wins and 10 loses.
Takakeisho is taller and heavier than Takekaze.
The best chance for
Takekaze
may be his excellent
balance.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Takakeisho
looks to have the advantage.
Takakeisho
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Takekaze
stayed very low.
Takakeisho
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Takekaze
Its all over! That was quick!
Takekaze
is well beaten!
Takakeisho
connected with an almighty thrust that knocked his opponent onto his back.
A win by Tsukiotoshi.
Bout No. 17
Ichinojo versus Kagayaki
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Ichinojo.
He is from the
Rumaniago heya.
Opposite him will be
Kagayaki.
Kagayaki
trains at the
Torafujii stable.
Kagayaki is taller but Ichinojois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Ichinojo
starts better.
Ichinojo
kept low
whereas
Kagayaki
sprung up.
Ichinojo
makes a series of effective shoves on
Kagayaki
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Ichinojo
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Kagayaki
isn't strong enough to stop him!
Wonderful oshi-zumo by
Ichinojo
who wins by
Tsukiotoshi - hard thrust over the doho forcing opponent off his feet.
Bout No. 16
Shodai versus Endo
Now we see
Shodai.
He has a record of 5 wins and 6 loses.
Facing him is
Endo.
Endo
has a score of
4 wins and 7 loses.
Shodai is taller and heavier than Endo.
The best chance for
Shodai
may be his excellent
balance.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Shodai
starts best.
Shodai
stayed very low
whereas
Endo
more or less stood up.
Shodai
has a better belt hold than
Endo
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi lean into each other securing their holds.
Shodai uses his overarm hold to spin his opponent sidelong into the clay!
He wins by Uwatenage
Endo couldn't get on equal terms.
Bout No. 15
Kotoshogiku versus Daieisho
On the east side we have
Kotoshogiku.
He has a record of 6 wins and 5 loses.
He has been matched today with
Daieisho.
Daieisho
has a score of
5 wins and 6 loses.
Daieisho is taller but Kotoshogikuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Daieisho
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Kotoshogiku
wins the tachiai.
Kotoshogiku
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Kotoshogiku
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Daieisho
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Kotoshogiku
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Daieisho
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tried to grab the mawashi.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Kotoshogiku forces him back by his shoulder, back and out!
A win by Oshidashi
Daieisho couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.
Bout No. 14
Okinoumi versus Daishomaru
On our left is the formidable
Okinoumi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(5e)
Opposite him will be
Daishomaru.
Daishomaru
is ranked as
Maegashira(11w)
Okinoumi is taller and heavier than Daishomaru.
The best chance for
Okinoumi
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Daishomaru
immediately gains momentum.
Daishomaru
more or less stood up
whereas
Okinoumi
stayed very low.
Daishomaru
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Okinoumi
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Daishomaru
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Okinoumi
isn't quick enough to
get into position.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Daishomaru seems to rest before launching a supreme pushing attack, winning by force!
A win by Oshidashi
Okinoumi simply wasn't fast enough at the end.
Bout No. 13
Mitakeumi versus Yutakayama
Now we see
Mitakeumi.
He is ranked as
Sekiwake(1e)
Facing him is
Yutakayama.
Yutakayama
is ranked as
Maegashira(14w)
Yutakayama is taller and heavier than Mitakeumi.
The best chance for
Yutakayama
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Yutakayama
has the upper hand.
Yutakayama
stayed very low
whereas
Mitakeumi
stepped forward.
Yutakayama
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Mitakeumi
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Mitakeumi
shows fine yotsu-zumo skills, gaining the best position.
Yutakayama
is knocked back
he tried to push him away.
The bout moves into close combat!
Mitakeumi seems to wriggle his opponent into an arm lock and spins him to the dirt!
He wins by Kotenage
Yutakayama was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.
Bout No. 12
Hokutofuji versus Chiyoshoma
On our left is the formidable
Hokutofuji.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(1e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Chiyoshoma.
Chiyoshoma
is ranked as
Maegashira(7e)
Chiyoshoma is taller but Hokutofujiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Hokutofuji
may be his excellent
balance.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Chiyoshoma
gets the better of the tachiai.
Chiyoshoma
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Chiyoshoma
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Hokutofuji
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyoshoma
shows fine yotsu-zumo skills, gaining the best position.
Hokutofuji
is in real trouble!
What a skilful attack by
Chiyoshoma
who wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 11
Arawashi versus Chiyonokuni
On the east side we have
Arawashi.
He is from the
Minezaki heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Chiyonokuni.
Chiyonokuni
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Arawashi is taller than Chiyonokuni but Chiyonokuni is heavier.
The best chance for
Chiyonokuni
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Chiyonokuni
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Chiyonokuni
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Chiyonokuni
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Arawashi
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Arawashi
shows fine yotsu-zumo skills, gaining the best position.
Chiyonokuni
is making the best of it but
he was trying to avoid this contact.
They come together, each clasping for some sort of hold.
Arawashi attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Chiyonokuni couldn't lift his opponent.
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Arawashi tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Chiyonokuni lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
His hand nearly brushes the floor!
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Arawashi will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!
He wins by Yorikiri
Chiyonokuni couldn't shift his opponent.
Bout No. 10
Tochinoshin versus Nishikigi
Now we see
Tochinoshin.
He is from the
Reijinguoshan heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Nishikigi.
Nishikigi
trains at the
Isenoumi stable.
Tochinoshin is taller and heavier than Nishikigi.
The best chance for
Tochinoshin
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Tochinoshin
starts best.
Tochinoshin
more or less stood up
whereas
Nishikigi
stayed very low.
Tochinoshin
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Nishikigi
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Tochinoshin
gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.
Nishikigi
can't recover from this!
Wonderful yotsu-zumo by
Tochinoshin
who wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 9
Onosho versus Tochiozan
Now we see
Onosho.
He is ranked as
Kumisubi(1w)
His challenger today is
Tochiozan.
Tochiozan
is ranked as
Maegashira(8e)
Tochiozan is taller and heavier than Onosho.
The best chance for
Onosho
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Onosho
looks to have the advantage.
Onosho
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Onosho
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Tochiozan
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Tochiozan lifts and waddles him out on his belly!
A win by Yorikiri
Onosho always had the worst hold.
Bout No. 8
Chiyotairyu versus Daiamami
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Chiyotairyu.
He is from the
Kokonoe heya.
Opposite him will be
Daiamami.
Daiamami
trains at the
Oitekaze stable.
Daiamami is taller but Chiyotairyuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Daiamami
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Daiamami
wins the tachiai.
Daiamami
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Daiamami
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Chiyotairyu
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyotairyu
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Daiamami
is knocked back
as he tried to push.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Chiyotairyu would seem to be happier with his hold.
Daiamami was striving to get a hold.
They come together, each clasping for some sort of hold.
Chiyotairyu knocks his opponent way off balance and then just pokes him out!
A win by Okuridashi
Daiamami went to throw and was caught off balance.
Bout No. 7
Takarafuji versus Ishiura
Preparing to fight now is
Takarafuji.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(6e)
His challenger today is
Ishiura.
Ishiura
is ranked as
Maegashira(15e)
Takarafuji is taller and heavier than Ishiura.
The best chance for
Takarafuji
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Ishiura
looks to have the advantage.
Ishiura
more or less stood up
whereas
Takarafuji
stayed very low.
Ishiura
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Takarafuji
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Ishiura
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Takarafuji
over committed trying to
get into position.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Ishiura 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
Takarafuji took too long to decide what to do.
Bout No. 6
Ikioi versus Chiyomaru
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Ikioi.
He is from the
Miminogawa heya.
Facing him is
Chiyomaru.
Chiyomaru
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Ikioi is taller than Chiyomaru but Chiyomaru is heavier.
The best chance for
Chiyomaru
may be his excellent
speed.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Ikioi
starts better.
Ikioi
more or less stood up
whereas
Chiyomaru
stayed very low.
Ikioi
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Chiyomaru
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Ikioi
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Chiyomaru
is in real trouble!
Graceful movement of both feet and hands by
Ikioi
who wins by
Hatukikomi
Bout No. 5
Takayasu versus Ryuden
Now we see
Takayasu.
He has a record of 9 wins and 2 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Ryuden.
Ryuden
has a score of
10 wins and 1 loses.
Ryuden is taller but Takayasuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Ryuden
may be his excellent
speed.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Ryuden
unbalances his opponent.
Ryuden
more or less stood up
whereas
Takayasu
stepped forward.
Ryuden
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Takayasu
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Takayasu
gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.
Ryuden
is in the weaker yotsu position although
he was trying to avoid this contact.
The initial phase of the bout finishes and yotsu sumo begins!
Takayasu fails with the throw but is still in change.
Ryuden did not have the momentum to shift his opponent.
His hand nearly brushes the floor!
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Takayasu is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Ryuden lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
He just about stay's upright!
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Takayasu rests on his opponent and then bursts into action, lifting him clean out!
A win by Yorikiri
Ryuden couldn't budge his opponent.
Bout No. 4
Goeido versus Sokokurai
On the east side we have
Goeido.
He has a record of 8 wins and 3 loses.
His opponent today is
Sokokurai.
Sokokurai
has a score of
7 wins and 4 loses.
Sokokurai is taller but Goeidois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Sokokurai
may be his excellent
speed.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Goeido
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Goeido
stayed very low
whereas
Sokokurai
more or less stood up.
Goeido
has a better belt hold than
Sokokurai
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Goeido
uses his advantage and
raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Sokokurai
wasn't able to
match his technique.
Goeido wins by
Yoritaoshi
Bout No. 3
Kakuryu versus Kaisei
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Kakuryu.
He has a record of 10 wins and 1 loses.
He has been matched today with
Kaisei.
Kaisei
has a score of
8 wins and 3 loses.
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Kakuryu.
The best chance for
Kaisei
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Kakuryu
has the upper hand.
Kakuryu
more or less stood up
whereas
Kaisei
stayed very low.
Kakuryu
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Kaisei
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Kakuryu
pulls his opponent off balance.
Kaisei
is in real trouble!
Wonderful hataki by
Kakuryu
who wins by
Hatukikomi
Bout No. 2
Kisenosato versus Tamawashi
On the east side we have
Kisenosato.
He is from the
Tagonoura heya.
His challenger today is
Tamawashi.
Tamawashi
trains at the
Kataonami stable.
Tamawashi is taller but Kisenosatois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Tamawashi
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Tamawashi
immediately gains momentum.
Tamawashi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tamawashi
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Kisenosato
who gets an inferior hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
They are locked together - will this suit the bigger man?
Tamawashi attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Kisenosato lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
He just does enough to stay up.
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Tamawashi is not short of finishing it with that throw.
Kisenosato will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
He just about stay's upright!
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Tamawashi gets some momentum and keeps going with it! Great push out!
Tamawashi wins by Oshidashi
Kisenosato couldn't move his opponent.
Bout No. 1
Hakuho versus Terunofuji
On our left is the formidable
Hakuho.
He is from the
Miyagino heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Terunofuji.
Terunofuji
trains at the
Tenshinhan stable.
Terunofuji is taller and heavier than Hakuho.
The best chance for
Terunofuji
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Hakuho
has the upper hand.
Hakuho
sprung up
whereas
Terunofuji
stayed very low.
Hakuho
works a right-arm inside grip on
Terunofuji
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The shoving is over for now and we are into full wrestling mode.
Hakuho rests on his opponent and then bursts into action, lifting him clean out!
A win by Yorikiri
Terunofuji couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
