Season 1 Hatsu - Makuuchi Day Seven
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 21
Chiyomaru versus Daiamami
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Chiyomaru.
He has a record of 5 wins and 1 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Daiamami.
Daiamami
has a score of
3 wins and 3 loses.
Daiamami is taller but Chiyomaruis 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!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Daiamami
starts better.
Daiamami
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Daiamami
makes a series of effective shoves on
Chiyomaru
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Daiamami
drives his way forward.
Chiyomaru
is knocked back
as he tried to grab the mawashi.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Daiamami makes progress with some hefty forearm pushes.
Chiyomaru found his opponent too evasive.
He is so close to going out!
Both rikishi come forward again.
Daiamami has his head down and those great leg get to work. He pushes him out!
A win by Oshidashi
Chiyomaru couldn’t make any hold stick.
Bout No. 20
Terunofuji versus Asanoyama
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Terunofuji.
He is from the
Tenshinhan heya.
Facing him is
Asanoyama.
Asanoyama
trains at the
Fujikado stable.
Terunofuji is taller and heavier than Asanoyama.
The best chance for
Asanoyama
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Asanoyama
wins the tachiai battle.
Asanoyama
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Asanoyama
body charge forces back
Terunofuji
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Terunofuji
drives his way forward.
Asanoyama
is knocked back
as he tried to push.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Terunofuji shows nifty footward to find a way inside and get to the belt.
Asanoyama showed no regard for defence.
The rikishi's bodies are pressed together searching for an advantage.
Terunofuji lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Asanoyama was not strong enough today.
He seems powerless in the face of this lift.
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Terunofuji wriggles right into his opponent's belly, almosts sitting him on his lap and lifts him over the rope!
He wins by Yorikiri
Asanoyama couldn't lift his opponent.
Bout No. 19
Aminishiki versus Ryuden
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Aminishiki.
He has a record of 0 wins and 6 loses.
His opponent today is
Ryuden.
Ryuden
has a score of
5 wins and 1 loses.
Ryuden is taller and heavier than Aminishiki.
The best chance for
Aminishiki
may be his excellent
balance.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Ryuden
wins the tachiai.
Ryuden
more or less stood up
whereas
Aminishiki
stayed very low.
Ryuden
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Aminishiki
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Ryuden
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Aminishiki
has been outmanoeuvred!
Wonderful hataki by
Ryuden
who wins by
Okuridashi
Bout No. 18
Kotoyuki versus Nishikigi
On our left is the formidable
Kotoyuki.
He is from the
Sadogatake heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Nishikigi.
Nishikigi
trains at the
Isenoumi stable.
Nishikigi is taller but Kotoyukiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Kotoyuki
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Nishikigi
looks to have the advantage.
Nishikigi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Nishikigi
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Kotoyuki
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
We are definitely into the grappling phase now.
Nishikigi cleverly uses his opponent's forward motion to slap him down by his shoulder!
He wins by Hatukikomi
Kotoyuki couldn't budge his opponent.
Bout No. 17
Daishomaru versus Ishiura
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Daishomaru.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(11w)
Facing him is
Ishiura.
Ishiura
is ranked as
Maegashira(15e)
Ishiura is taller but Daishomaruis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Daishomaru
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Ishiura
wins the tachiai battle.
Ishiura
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Ishiura
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Daishomaru
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Ishiura
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Daishomaru
isn't quick enough to
secure a belt hold.
They bounce off each other and prepare to launch their next attacks.
Ishiura has an uncanny ability to anticipate his opponent's moves. The used his opponents attack against him to pull him down!
A win by Hikiotoshi
Daishomaru wanted to try and close the fight.
Bout No. 16
Sokokurai versus Yutakayama
On the east side we have
Sokokurai.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(12e)
Facing him is
Yutakayama.
Yutakayama
is ranked as
Maegashira(14w)
Yutakayama is taller and heavier than Sokokurai.
The best chance for
Yutakayama
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Sokokurai
wins the tachiai battle.
Sokokurai
more or less stood up
whereas
Yutakayama
stayed very low.
Sokokurai
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Yutakayama
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Sokokurai
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Yutakayama
has been outmanoeuvred!
Graceful movement of both feet and hands by
Sokokurai
who wins by
Hatukikomi
Bout No. 15
Kaisei versus Abi
On the east side we have
Kaisei.
He has a record of 5 wins and 1 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Abi.
Abi
has a score of
0 wins and 6 loses.
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Abi.
The best chance for
Kaisei
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Kaisei
unbalances his opponent.
Kaisei
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kaisei
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Abi
Its all over! That was quick!
Abi
was out of his depth today!
Kaisei
was angry today! What force!
A win by Oshidashi.
Bout No. 14
Tochiozan versus Daieisho
Preparing to fight now is
Tochiozan.
He has a record of 3 wins and 3 loses.
His challenger today is
Daieisho.
Daieisho
has a score of
3 wins and 3 loses.
Tochiozan is taller than Daieisho but Daieisho is heavier.
The best chance for
Daieisho
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Tochiozan
has the upper hand.
Tochiozan
stayed very low
whereas
Daieisho
more or less stood up.
Tochiozan
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Daieisho
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.
Tochiozan wriggles right into his opponent's belly, almosts sitting him on his lap and lifts him over the rope!
He wins by Yorikiri
Daieisho couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
Bout No. 13
Chiyonokuni versus Takekaze
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Chiyonokuni.
He has a record of 4 wins and 2 loses.
He has been matched today with
Takekaze.
Takekaze
has a score of
0 wins and 6 loses.
Chiyonokuni is taller than Takekaze but Takekaze is heavier.
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!
Chiyonokuni
has the upper hand.
Chiyonokuni
more or less stood up
whereas
Takekaze
stayed very low.
Chiyonokuni
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Takekaze
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyonokuni
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Takekaze
over committed trying to
secure a belt hold.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Chiyonokuni works his arm under his opponent's armpit and in a flash he has him on the floor!
A win by Sukuinage
Takekaze found his opponent too evasive.
Bout No. 12
Chiyoshoma versus Kagayaki
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Chiyoshoma.
He is from the
Kokonoe heya.
He has been matched today with
Kagayaki.
Kagayaki
trains at the
Torafujii stable.
Kagayaki is taller and heavier than Chiyoshoma.
The best chance for
Kagayaki
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Kagayaki
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Kagayaki
kept low
whereas
Chiyoshoma
more or less stood up.
Kagayaki
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt 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.
Chiyoshoma is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Kagayaki couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
His hand nearly brushes the floor!
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Chiyoshoma will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!
Chiyoshoma wins by Yorikiri
Kagayaki went to throw and was caught off balance.
Bout No. 11
Ikioi versus Shohozan
On the east side we have
Ikioi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(6w)
Opposite him will be
Shohozan.
Shohozan
is ranked as
Maegashira(9e)
Ikioi is taller and heavier than Shohozan.
The best chance for
Ikioi
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Ikioi
starts best.
Ikioi
more or less stood up
whereas
Shohozan
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .
Ikioi
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Shohozan
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Ikioi
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Shohozan
can't do enough to stop the attack!
A great combination of force and technique by
Ikioi
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 10
Hokutofuji versus Takarafuji
On the east side we have
Hokutofuji.
He is from the
Honekawa heya.
Facing him is
Takarafuji.
Takarafuji
trains at the
Isegahama stable.
Takarafuji is taller and heavier than Hokutofuji.
The best chance for
Hokutofuji
may be his excellent
speed.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Takarafuji
looks to have the advantage.
Takarafuji
stayed very low
whereas
Hokutofuji
more or less stood up.
Takarafuji
works a right-arm inside grip on
Hokutofuji
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Takarafuji
makes the most of his belt hold and
raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Hokutofuji
was trying to
improve his hold on the mawashi.
Takarafuji wins by
Shitatenage
Bout No. 9
Ichinojo versus Endo
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Ichinojo.
He has a record of 1 wins and 5 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Endo.
Endo
has a score of
0 wins and 6 loses.
Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Endo.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Endo
unbalances his opponent.
Endo
more or less stood up
whereas
Ichinojo
kept low.
Endo
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Ichinojo
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Endo
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Ichinojo
can't keep his balance!
What a skilful passing move by
Endo
who wins by
Okuritoshi
Bout No. 8
Yoshikaze versus Okinoumi
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Yoshikaze.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(2e)
His challenger today is
Okinoumi.
Okinoumi
is ranked as
Maegashira(5e)
Okinoumi is taller and heavier than Yoshikaze.
The best chance for
Okinoumi
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Okinoumi
immediately gains momentum.
Okinoumi
stayed very low
whereas
Yoshikaze
stepped forward.
Okinoumi
works a right-arm inside grip on
Yoshikaze
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Okinoumi
makes the most of his belt hold and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Yoshikaze
wanted to
improve his hold on the mawashi.
Okinoumi wins by
Uwatenage
Bout No. 7
Kakuryu versus Arawashi
Now we see
Kakuryu.
He is from the
Izutsu heya.
His opponent today is
Arawashi.
Arawashi
trains at the
Minezaki stable.
Arawashi is taller but Kakuryuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Arawashi
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Arawashi
looks to have the advantage.
Arawashi
more or less stood up
whereas
Kakuryu
stayed very low.
Arawashi
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Kakuryu
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Kakuryu
pulls his opponent off balance.
Arawashi
loses balance trying to
get into position.
The rikishi remain separated.
Kakuryu gets some momentum and keeps going with it! Great push out!
He wins by Oshidashi
Arawashi never got a lasting hold.
Bout No. 6
Chiyotairyu versus Shodai
On our left is the formidable
Chiyotairyu.
He has a record of 4 wins and 2 loses.
He has been matched today with
Shodai.
Shodai
has a score of
1 wins and 5 loses.
Shodai is taller but Chiyotairyuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Shodai
may be his excellent
speed.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Chiyotairyu
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Chiyotairyu
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Chiyotairyu
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Shodai
who gets an inferior hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Chiyotairyu
uses his advantage and
walks his opponent to the edge of the ring to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Shodai
wasn't able to
push him away.
Chiyotairyu wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 5
Takakeisho versus Tochinoshin
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Takakeisho.
He has a record of 0 wins and 6 loses.
His challenger today is
Tochinoshin.
Tochinoshin
has a score of
2 wins and 4 loses.
Tochinoshin is taller and heavier than Takakeisho.
The best chance for
Tochinoshin
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Tochinoshin
immediately gains momentum.
Tochinoshin
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Tochinoshin
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Takakeisho
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Tochinoshin
establishes the better hold.
Takakeisho
is making the best of it but
he tried to push him away.
The rikishi's bodies are pressed together.
Tochinoshin wriggles right into his opponent's belly, almosts sitting him on his lap and lifts him over the rope!
He wins by Yorikiri
Takakeisho was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
Bout No. 4
Goeido versus Onosho
On our left is the formidable
Goeido.
He is from the
Sakaigawa heya.
Facing him is
Onosho.
Onosho
trains at the
Onomatsu stable.
Goeido is taller and heavier than Onosho.
The best chance for
Onosho
may be his excellent
speed.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Goeido
unbalances his opponent.
Goeido
more or less stood up
whereas
Onosho
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .
Goeido
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Onosho
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Goeido
gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.
Onosho
can't keep his balance!
What a skilful attack by
Goeido
who wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 3
Takayasu versus Tamawashi
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Takayasu.
He is ranked as
Ozeki(1w)
His opponent today is
Tamawashi.
Tamawashi
is ranked as
Sekiwake(1w)
Tamawashi is taller but Takayasuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Takayasu
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!
Tamawashi
wins the tachiai.
Tamawashi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tamawashi
body charge forces back
Takayasu
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Tamawashi
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Takayasu
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tried to grab the mawashi.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Takayasu shows nifty footward to find a way inside and get to the belt.
Tamawashi showed no regard for defence.
Now they become locked.
Takayasu heaves his opponent to the tawara - but not quite over.
Tamawashi was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
He has been pushed right back to the tawara!
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Takayasu is low and springs with powerful legs, running his opponent out of the ring!
Takayasu wins by Oshidashi
Tamawashi couldn't get enough behind the throw.
Bout No. 2
Hakuho versus Mitakeumi
Preparing to fight now is
Hakuho.
He has a record of 5 wins and 1 loses.
He has been matched today with
Mitakeumi.
Mitakeumi
has a score of
2 wins and 4 loses.
Hakuho is taller than Mitakeumi but Mitakeumi is heavier.
The best chance for
Mitakeumi
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Hakuho
unbalances his opponent.
Hakuho
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Hakuho
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Mitakeumi
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Hakuho
uses his advantage and
walks his opponent to the edge of the ring to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Mitakeumi
was trying to
improve his hold on the mawashi.
Hakuho wins by
Uwatenage
Bout No. 1
Kisenosato versus Kotoshogiku
On the east side we have
Kisenosato.
He has a record of 6 wins and 0 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Kotoshogiku.
Kotoshogiku
has a score of
3 wins and 3 loses.
Kisenosato is taller and heavier than Kotoshogiku.
The best chance for
Kotoshogiku
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Kotoshogiku
immediately gains momentum.
Kotoshogiku
more or less stood up
whereas
Kisenosato
stayed very low.
Kotoshogiku
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Kisenosato
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Kotoshogiku
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Kisenosato
is knocked back
as he tried to grab the mawashi.
The bout remains at distance.
Kisenosato is single minded is his successful attempt to reach his opponent's belt.
Kotoshogiku showed no regard for defence.
Now they are clasping each other.
Kotoshogiku tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Kisenosato went to throw and was caught off balance.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Kotoshogiku attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Kisenosato was in a very awkward spot and couldn't improve.
He just about stay's upright!
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Kotoshogiku lifts him out as he might a barrel!
Kotoshogiku wins by Yorikiri
Kisenosato couldn't get the sort of hold he needed.
