Season 1 Hatsu - Makuuchi Day Ten
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 21
Takekaze versus Endo
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Takekaze.
He is from the
Oguruma heya.
He has been matched today with
Endo.
Endo
trains at the
Katana stable.
Endo is taller and heavier than Takekaze.
The best chance for
Takekaze
may be his excellent
balance.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Takekaze
gets the better of the tachiai.
Takekaze
stayed very low
whereas
Endo
more or less stood up.
Takekaze
has a better belt hold than
Endo
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi lean into each other securing their holds.
Takekaze tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Endo was in a very awkward spot and couldn't improve.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Endo stretches to improve his grip on the mawashi.
Takekaze was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Endo tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Takekaze went to throw and was caught off balance.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Endo has the better hold now. Here he goes! Lifts him over the rope!
He wins by Yorikiri
Takekaze was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
Bout No. 20
Yoshikaze versus Abi
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Yoshikaze.
He has a record of 0 wins and 9 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Abi.
Abi
has a score of
0 wins and 9 loses.
Abi is taller but Yoshikazeis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Abi
may be his excellent
speed.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Yoshikaze
looks to have the advantage.
Yoshikaze
stepped forward
whereas
Abi
stayed very low.
Yoshikaze
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Abi
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Yoshikaze
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Abi
loses balance trying to
get into position.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Yoshikaze locks and upper body hold but then extends his arms and forces his opponent out!
Yoshikaze wins by Oshidashi
Abi was not quick enough on his feet.
Bout No. 19
Takakeisho versus Aminishiki
Preparing to fight now is
Takakeisho.
He is ranked as
Kumisubi(1e)
Facing him is
Aminishiki.
Aminishiki
is ranked as
Maegashira(10w)
Aminishiki is taller but Takakeishois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Aminishiki
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Takakeisho
looks to have the advantage.
Takakeisho
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Takakeisho
has a better belt hold than
Aminishiki
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Takakeisho throws a machine gun volley of slaps which takes his opponents back and over the doho!
A win by Tsukidashi
Aminishiki was trying to trip his opponent.
Bout No. 18
Ichinojo versus Kotoyuki
On the east side we have
Ichinojo.
He has a record of 2 wins and 7 loses.
His challenger today is
Kotoyuki.
Kotoyuki
has a score of
0 wins and 9 loses.
Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Kotoyuki.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Kotoyuki
looks to have the advantage.
Kotoyuki
stayed very low
whereas
Ichinojo
kept low.
Kotoyuki
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Ichinojo
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Now we will see who has the superior yotsu-sumo skills.
Ichinojo tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Kotoyuki couldn't shift his opponent.
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Ichinojo lifts and waddles him out on his belly!
A win by Yorikiri
Kotoyuki will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
Bout No. 17
Okinoumi versus Asanoyama
Now we see
Okinoumi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(5e)
He has been matched today with
Asanoyama.
Asanoyama
is ranked as
Maegashira(16w)
Okinoumi is taller than Asanoyama but Asanoyama is heavier.
The best chance for
Asanoyama
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Okinoumi
wins the tachiai battle.
Okinoumi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Okinoumi
has a better belt hold than
Asanoyama
whose blows did not land as intended
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.
Okinoumi tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Asanoyama couldn't lift his opponent.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Okinoumi manages to get behind his toppling opponent and slaps him down!
Okinoumi wins by Okuritoshi
Asanoyama couldn't shift his opponent.
Bout No. 16
Shodai versus Shohozan
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Shodai.
He is from the
Senkoho heya.
Facing him is
Shohozan.
Shohozan
trains at the
Nishonoseki stable.
Shodai is taller and heavier than Shohozan.
The best chance for
Shodai
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Shodai
immediately gains momentum.
Shodai
stayed very low
whereas
Shohozan
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .
Shodai
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Shohozan
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
They are locked together - will this suit the bigger man?
Shodai spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.
Shohozan couldn't get enough behind the throw.
He seems bound to go down!
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Shodai has the better hold now. Here he goes! Lifts him over the rope!
Shodai wins by Yorikiri
Shohozan was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
Bout No. 15
Mitakeumi versus Tochinoshin
On our left is the formidable
Mitakeumi.
He is from the
Dewanoumi heya.
Facing him is
Tochinoshin.
Tochinoshin
trains at the
Reijinguoshan stable.
Tochinoshin is taller and heavier than Mitakeumi.
The best chance for
Tochinoshin
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Tochinoshin
wins the tachiai.
Tochinoshin
more or less stood up
whereas
Mitakeumi
stayed very low.
Tochinoshin
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Mitakeumi
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Tochinoshin
shows fine yotsu-zumo skills, gaining the best position.
Mitakeumi
can't keep his balance!
Wonderful yotsu-zumo by
Tochinoshin
who wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 14
Onosho versus Kagayaki
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Onosho.
He has a record of 4 wins and 5 loses.
He has been matched today with
Kagayaki.
Kagayaki
has a score of
3 wins and 6 loses.
Kagayaki is taller and heavier than Onosho.
The best chance for
Kagayaki
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Onosho
unbalances his opponent.
Onosho
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Kagayaki
sprung up.
Onosho
body charge forces back
Kagayaki
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Onosho
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Kagayaki
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tried to push.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Onosho 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
Kagayaki was flailing away but it didn't achieve much.
Bout No. 13
Hokutofuji versus Daieisho
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Hokutofuji.
He has a record of 4 wins and 5 loses.
He has been matched today with
Daieisho.
Daieisho
has a score of
4 wins and 5 loses.
Hokutofuji is taller than Daieisho but Daieisho is heavier.
The best chance for
Daieisho
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Daieisho
wins the tachiai battle.
Daieisho
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Daieisho
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Hokutofuji
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Daieisho
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Hokutofuji
has been outmanoeuvred!
What a skilful passing move by
Daieisho
who wins by
Hatukikomi
Bout No. 12
Chiyoshoma versus Tochiozan
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Chiyoshoma.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(7e)
Opposite him will be
Tochiozan.
Tochiozan
is ranked as
Maegashira(8e)
Tochiozan is taller and heavier than Chiyoshoma.
The best chance for
Chiyoshoma
may be his excellent
speed.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Tochiozan
has the upper hand.
Tochiozan
stayed very low
whereas
Chiyoshoma
more or less stood up.
Tochiozan
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Chiyoshoma
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Both men are committed to grappling now.
Tochiozan is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Chiyoshoma couldn't shift his opponent.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Tochiozan is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Chiyoshoma didn't have the strength to shift him
He is very close to going down!
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Tochiozan performs a throw on his opponent's locked arm. A stylish win!
Tochiozan wins by Kotenage
Chiyoshoma was not strong enough today.
Bout No. 11
Kotoshogiku versus Daishomaru
Now we see
Kotoshogiku.
He has a record of 6 wins and 3 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Daishomaru.
Daishomaru
has a score of
4 wins and 5 loses.
Kotoshogiku is taller and heavier than Daishomaru.
The best chance for
Kotoshogiku
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Daishomaru
immediately gains momentum.
Daishomaru
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Daishomaru
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Kotoshogiku
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Daishomaru
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Kotoshogiku
isn't able to
get into position.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Daishomaru from nowhere spins on his feet and twists his opponent to the floor!
He wins by Sukuinage
Kotoshogiku looked like a deer in headlights there!
Bout No. 10
Terunofuji versus Sokokurai
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Terunofuji.
He has a record of 7 wins and 2 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Sokokurai.
Sokokurai
has a score of
7 wins and 2 loses.
Terunofuji is taller and heavier than Sokokurai.
The best chance for
Terunofuji
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Terunofuji
immediately gains momentum.
Terunofuji
stayed very low
whereas
Sokokurai
more or less stood up.
Terunofuji
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Sokokurai
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Terunofuji
capitalises on his better hold and
raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Sokokurai
wasn't able to
throw him down.
Terunofuji wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 9
Chiyotairyu versus Nishikigi
On the east side we have
Chiyotairyu.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(3e)
Opposite him will be
Nishikigi.
Nishikigi
is ranked as
Maegashira(15w)
Nishikigi is taller but Chiyotairyuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Nishikigi
may be his excellent
speed.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Chiyotairyu
looks to have the advantage.
Chiyotairyu
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Chiyotairyu
has a better belt hold than
Nishikigi
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The fighters are joined in a mass of heaving flesh.
Chiyotairyu wriggles right into his opponent's belly, almosts sitting him on his lap and lifts him over the rope!
He wins by Yorikiri
Nishikigi was not strong enough today.
Bout No. 8
Ishiura versus Kaisei
On the east side we have
Ishiura.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(15e)
He has been matched today with
Kaisei.
Kaisei
is ranked as
Maegashira(8w)
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Ishiura.
The best chance for
Kaisei
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Ishiura
has the upper hand.
Ishiura
more or less stood up
whereas
Kaisei
stayed very low.
Ishiura
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Kaisei
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Kaisei
gets and excellent over arm hold
Ishiura
is making the best of it but
he was trying to avoid this contact.
The bout moves into close combat!
Kaisei tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Ishiura was trying to adjust when it finished.
He has been pushed right back to the tawara!
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Kaisei inches him to the tawara in a series of short lifts and over!
A win by Yorikiri
Ishiura was in a very awkward spot and couldn't improve.
Bout No. 7
Arawashi versus Yutakayama
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Arawashi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(4w)
His opponent today is
Yutakayama.
Yutakayama
is ranked as
Maegashira(14w)
Yutakayama is taller and heavier than Arawashi.
The best chance for
Yutakayama
may be his excellent
balance.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Arawashi
looks to have the advantage.
Arawashi
more or less stood up
whereas
Yutakayama
stayed very low.
Arawashi
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Yutakayama
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Arawashi
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Yutakayama
is in real trouble!
Wonderful hataki by
Arawashi
who wins by
Okuritoshi
Bout No. 6
Tamawashi versus Chiyomaru
On our left is the formidable
Tamawashi.
He has a record of 7 wins and 2 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Chiyomaru.
Chiyomaru
has a score of
6 wins and 3 loses.
Tamawashi 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…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Tamawashi
unbalances his opponent.
Tamawashi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tamawashi
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Chiyomaru
whose thrusts lacked direction.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Tamawashi
capitalises on his better hold and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Chiyomaru
wasn't able to
use his mawashi grip.
Tamawashi wins by
Shitatenage
Bout No. 5
Takayasu versus Chiyonokuni
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Takayasu.
He is from the
Tagonoura heya.
His opponent today is
Chiyonokuni.
Chiyonokuni
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Takayasu is taller and heavier than Chiyonokuni.
The best chance for
Chiyonokuni
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Takayasu
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Takayasu
stayed very low
whereas
Chiyonokuni
more or less stood up.
Takayasu
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Chiyonokuni
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Takayasu
uses his advantage and
walks his opponent to the edge of the ring to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Chiyonokuni
wanted to
force him back.
Takayasu wins by
Uwatenage
Bout No. 4
Goeido versus Daiamami
On the east side we have
Goeido.
He is ranked as
Ozeki(1e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Daiamami.
Daiamami
is ranked as
Maegashira(17e)
Daiamami is taller and heavier than Goeido.
The best chance for
Daiamami
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Goeido
unbalances his opponent.
Goeido
stepped forward
whereas
Daiamami
stayed very low.
Goeido
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Daiamami
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Goeido
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Daiamami
can't keep his balance!
Wonderful hataki by
Goeido
who wins by
Okuridashi
Bout No. 3
Kakuryu versus Ikioi
Preparing to fight now is
Kakuryu.
He is from the
Izutsu heya.
Facing him is
Ikioi.
Ikioi
trains at the
Miminogawa stable.
Ikioi is taller and heavier than Kakuryu.
The best chance for
Ikioi
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Ikioi
starts better.
Ikioi
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Ikioi
body charge forces back
Kakuryu
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Kakuryu
is forcing his way forward.
Ikioi
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tried to push.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Kakuryu forces him back and out with straight arms to shoulder and neck!
He wins by Oshidashi
Ikioi was flailing away but it didn't achieve much.
Bout No. 2
Kisenosato versus Ryuden
Preparing to fight now is
Kisenosato.
He is from the
Tagonoura heya.
Facing him is
Ryuden.
Ryuden
trains at the
Takadagawa stable.
Ryuden is taller but Kisenosatois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Ryuden
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Ryuden
starts better.
Ryuden
more or less stood up
whereas
Kisenosato
stayed very low.
Ryuden
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Kisenosato
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Ryuden
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Kisenosato
loses balance trying to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.
Ryuden is moving like a bee to unsettle his opponent.
Kisenosato was a little off target today with his hands.
The bout remains at distance.
Ryuden demonstrates lovely nage technique with that under arm throw!
He wins by Shitatenage
Kisenosato was unable to get in a telling shove.
Bout No. 1
Hakuho versus Takarafuji
On the east side we have
Hakuho.
He has a record of 8 wins and 1 loses.
His opponent today is
Takarafuji.
Takarafuji
has a score of
7 wins and 2 loses.
Hakuho is taller than Takarafuji but Takarafuji is heavier.
The best chance for
Takarafuji
may be his excellent
speed.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Hakuho
wins the tachiai.
Hakuho
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Hakuho
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Takarafuji
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Hakuho will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!
He wins by Yorikiri
Takarafuji didn't have the strength to shift him
