Season 1 Hatsu - Makuuchi Day Fourteen
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 21
Kotoyuki versus Asanoyama
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Kotoyuki.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(11e)
His challenger today is
Asanoyama.
Asanoyama
is ranked as
Maegashira(16w)
Asanoyama is taller but Kotoyukiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Asanoyama
may be his excellent
speed.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Asanoyama
immediately gains momentum.
Asanoyama
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Asanoyama
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Kotoyuki
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Asanoyama
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Kotoyuki
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Asanoyama drives his opponent back.
Kotoyuki was too slow.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Kotoyuki has the best position with a shoulder and a nudge on his opponent.
Asanoyama showed no regard for defence.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Asanoyama slaps his opponent backwards.
Kotoyuki found his opponent too evasive.
There can't be a way back from here!
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Asanoyama 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
Kotoyuki failed to get out of the way.
Bout No. 20
Shohozan versus Abi
Preparing to fight now is
Shohozan.
He has a record of 3 wins and 10 loses.
Opposite him will be
Abi.
Abi
has a score of
2 wins and 11 loses.
Abi is taller but Shohozanis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Abi
may be his excellent
speed.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Shohozan
looks to have the advantage.
Shohozan
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Abi
stayed very low.
Shohozan
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Abi
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Shohozan
pulls his opponent off balance.
Abi
over committed trying to
get into position.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Shohozan forces him back by his shoulder, back and out!
He wins by Oshidashi
Abi simply wasn't fast enough at the end.
Bout No. 19
Aminishiki versus Takekaze
On the east side we have
Aminishiki.
He has a record of 0 wins and 13 loses.
His opponent today is
Takekaze.
Takekaze
has a score of
1 wins and 12 loses.
Aminishiki is taller than Takekaze but Takekaze is heavier.
The best chance for
Aminishiki
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Takekaze
looks to have the advantage.
Takekaze
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Takekaze
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Aminishiki
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.
Takekaze is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Aminishiki looked like he was trying to throw him down.
He just does enough to stay up.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Takekaze fails with the throw but is still in change.
Aminishiki was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.
He is very close to going down!
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Takekaze has an uncanny ability to anticipate his opponent's moves. The used his opponents attack against him to pull him down!
He wins by Hikiotoshi
Aminishiki twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
Bout No. 18
Endo versus Yutakayama
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Endo.
He is from the
Katana heya.
His challenger today is
Yutakayama.
Yutakayama
trains at the
Tokitsukaze stable.
Yutakayama is taller and heavier than Endo.
The best chance for
Yutakayama
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!
Endo
gets the better of the tachiai.
Endo
more or less stood up
whereas
Yutakayama
stayed very low.
Endo
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Yutakayama
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Endo
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Yutakayama
over committed trying to
secure a belt hold.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Endo gets some momentum and keeps going with it! Great push out!
A win by Oshidashi
Yutakayama never got a lasting hold.
Bout No. 17
Ichinojo versus Okinoumi
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Ichinojo.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(1w)
Facing him is
Okinoumi.
Okinoumi
is ranked as
Maegashira(5e)
Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Okinoumi.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Ichinojo
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Ichinojo
kept low
whereas
Okinoumi
stayed very low.
Ichinojo
body charge forces back
Okinoumi
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Ichinojo
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Okinoumi
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Ichinojo exercises a wonderful belt grip to take control of the contest, levering his opponent to the rope and then off his feet!
A win by Yoritaoshi
Okinoumi was trying to get to the side.
Bout No. 16
Nishikigi versus Daiamami
Preparing to fight now is
Nishikigi.
He is from the
Isenoumi heya.
His challenger today is
Daiamami.
Daiamami
trains at the
Oitekaze stable.
Daiamami is taller and heavier than Nishikigi.
The best chance for
Daiamami
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Daiamami
has the upper hand.
Daiamami
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Daiamami
makes a series of effective shoves on
Nishikigi
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Daiamami
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Nishikigi
isn't strong enough to stop him!
What a powerful attack by
Daiamami
who wins by
Tsukiotoshi - hard thrust over the doho forcing opponent off his feet.
Bout No. 15
Chiyonokuni versus Daieisho
Now we see
Chiyonokuni.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(7w)
His challenger today is
Daieisho.
Daieisho
is ranked as
Maegashira(13w)
Daieisho is taller and heavier than Chiyonokuni.
The best chance for
Daieisho
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Chiyonokuni
wins the tachiai battle.
Chiyonokuni
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Chiyonokuni
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Daieisho
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyonokuni
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Daieisho
can't keep his balance!
Wonderful hataki by
Chiyonokuni
who wins by
Okuritoshi
Bout No. 14
Chiyomaru versus Daishomaru
Preparing to fight now is
Chiyomaru.
He has a record of 6 wins and 7 loses.
His opponent today is
Daishomaru.
Daishomaru
has a score of
7 wins and 6 loses.
Chiyomaru is taller and heavier than Daishomaru.
The best chance for
Chiyomaru
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Daishomaru
looks to have the advantage.
Daishomaru
more or less stood up
whereas
Chiyomaru
stayed very low.
Daishomaru
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Chiyomaru
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Daishomaru
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Chiyomaru
has been outmanoeuvred!
Wonderful hataki by
Daishomaru
who wins by
Hatukikomi
Bout No. 13
Shodai versus Chiyoshoma
On our left is the formidable
Shodai.
He is from the
Senkoho heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Chiyoshoma.
Chiyoshoma
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Shodai is taller and heavier than Chiyoshoma.
The best chance for
Shodai
may be his excellent
balance.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Chiyoshoma
wins the tachiai battle.
Chiyoshoma
more or less stood up
whereas
Shodai
stayed very low.
Chiyoshoma
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Shodai
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyoshoma
establishes the better hold.
Shodai
is knocked back
he was trying to avoid this contact.
Now they become locked.
Chiyoshoma tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Shodai lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
He is very close to going down!
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Chiyoshoma works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!
A win by Oshitaoshi
Shodai couldn't budge his opponent.
Bout No. 12
Kagayaki versus Hokutofuji
On our left is the formidable
Kagayaki.
He is from the
Torafujii heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Hokutofuji.
Hokutofuji
trains at the
Honekawa stable.
Kagayaki is taller and heavier than Hokutofuji.
The best chance for
Kagayaki
may be his excellent
speed.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Kagayaki
wins the tachiai.
Kagayaki
sprung up
whereas
Hokutofuji
more or less stood up.
Kagayaki
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Hokutofuji
Its all over! That was quick!
Hokutofuji
loses in record time!
Kagayaki
immediately got a mawashi grip and lifted him out.
A win by Yorikiri.
Bout No. 11
Tochinoshin versus Arawashi
Preparing to fight now is
Tochinoshin.
He is from the
Reijinguoshan heya.
Opposite him will be
Arawashi.
Arawashi
trains at the
Minezaki stable.
Tochinoshin is taller and heavier than Arawashi.
The best chance for
Tochinoshin
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Arawashi
gets the better of the tachiai.
Arawashi
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Arawashi
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Tochinoshin
Its all over! That was quick!
Tochinoshin
never got going!
Arawashi
turned his opponent and pushed him out.
Wins by Okuridashi.
Bout No. 10
Kotoshogiku versus Sokokurai
Now we see
Kotoshogiku.
He has a record of 8 wins and 5 loses.
His challenger today is
Sokokurai.
Sokokurai
has a score of
7 wins and 6 loses.
Sokokurai is taller but Kotoshogikuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Kotoshogiku
may be his excellent
balance.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Kotoshogiku
unbalances his opponent.
Kotoshogiku
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Kotoshogiku
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Sokokurai
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Kotoshogiku
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Sokokurai
isn't strong enough to stop him!
What a powerful attack by
Kotoshogiku
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 9
Takarafuji versus Tochiozan
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Takarafuji.
He has a record of 8 wins and 5 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Tochiozan.
Tochiozan
has a score of
9 wins and 4 loses.
Tochiozan is taller but Takarafujiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Takarafuji
may be his excellent
balance.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Tochiozan
wins the tachiai.
Tochiozan
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tochiozan
works a right-arm inside grip on
Takarafuji
who also has a mawashi hold.
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.
Tochiozan is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Takarafuji will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
The two giants remain locked together.
Takarafuji muscles his opponents away from the centre of the dohyo.
Tochiozan twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Tochiozan has the better position and shoulders his opponent towards the edge.
Takarafuji was trying to trip his opponent.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Tochiozan cunningly uses his opponents forward commitment to press him down with a shoulder slap!
A win by Hatukikomi
Takarafuji lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
Bout No. 8
Takakeisho versus Yoshikaze
On the east side we have
Takakeisho.
He is ranked as
Kumisubi(1e)
He has been matched today with
Yoshikaze.
Yoshikaze
is ranked as
Maegashira(2e)
Yoshikaze is taller but Takakeishois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Takakeisho
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Yoshikaze
immediately gains momentum.
Yoshikaze
stepped forward
whereas
Takakeisho
stayed very low.
Yoshikaze
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Takakeisho
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Yoshikaze
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Takakeisho
over committed trying to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
The rikishi remain separated.
Yoshikaze has an uncanny ability to anticipate his opponent's moves. The used his opponents attack against him to pull him down!
Yoshikaze wins by Hikiotoshi
Takakeisho landed ineffective slaps.
Bout No. 7
Terunofuji versus Ishiura
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Terunofuji.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(10e)
He has been matched today with
Ishiura.
Ishiura
is ranked as
Maegashira(15e)
Terunofuji is taller and heavier than Ishiura.
The best chance for
Terunofuji
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Ishiura
wins the tachiai battle.
Ishiura
more or less stood up
whereas
Terunofuji
stayed very low.
Ishiura
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Terunofuji
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Ishiura
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Terunofuji
has been outmanoeuvred!
Wonderful hataki by
Ishiura
who wins by
Hikiotoshi
Bout No. 6
Kaisei versus Chiyotairyu
Now we see
Kaisei.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(8w)
His opponent today is
Chiyotairyu.
Chiyotairyu
is ranked as
Maegashira(3e)
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Chiyotairyu.
The best chance for
Kaisei
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Kaisei
has the upper hand.
Kaisei
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kaisei
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Chiyotairyu
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Kaisei
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Chiyotairyu
is knocked back
as he tried to push.
The rikishi remain separated.
Kaisei walks him out as easily as pushing a wheelbarrow!
He wins by Oshidashi
Chiyotairyu showed no regard for defence.
Bout No. 5
Ikioi versus Ryuden
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Ikioi.
He is from the
Miminogawa heya.
Facing him is
Ryuden.
Ryuden
trains at the
Takadagawa stable.
Ikioi is taller and heavier than Ryuden.
The best chance for
Ryuden
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Ikioi
looks to have the advantage.
Ikioi
stepped forward
whereas
Ryuden
more or less stood up.
Ikioi
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Ryuden
Its all over! That was quick!
Ryuden
loses in record time!
Ikioi
immediately got a mawashi grip and lifted him out.
A win by Yorikiri.
Bout No. 4
Tamawashi versus Onosho
On the east side we have
Tamawashi.
He is ranked as
Sekiwake(1w)
Facing him is
Onosho.
Onosho
is ranked as
Kumisubi(1w)
Tamawashi 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…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Tamawashi
has the upper hand.
Tamawashi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tamawashi
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Onosho
who gets an inferior hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Tamawashi
capitalises on his better hold and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Onosho
attempted to
force him back.
Tamawashi wins by
Uwatenage
Bout No. 3
Takayasu versus Mitakeumi
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Takayasu.
He is from the
Tagonoura heya.
His challenger today is
Mitakeumi.
Mitakeumi
trains at the
Dewanoumi stable.
Takayasu is taller and heavier than Mitakeumi.
The best chance for
Takayasu
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Takayasu
starts best.
Takayasu
stayed very low
whereas
Mitakeumi
stepped forward.
Takayasu
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Mitakeumi
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
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Mitakeumi
helplessly tried to
match his hold.
Takayasu wins by
Shitatenage
Bout No. 2
Goeido versus Kakuryu
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Goeido.
He is ranked as
Ozeki(1e)
His challenger today is
Kakuryu.
Kakuryu
is ranked as
Yokozuna(2e)
Kakuryu is taller but Goeidois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Goeido
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Goeido
wins the tachiai.
Goeido
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Kakuryu
more or less stood up.
Goeido
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Kakuryu
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Goeido
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Kakuryu
isn't able to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Goeido works his arm under his opponents armpit and in a flash he has him on the floor!
Goeido wins by Sukuinage
Kakuryu showed energy but it was misdirected.
Bout No. 1
Hakuho versus Kisenosato
On the east side we have
Hakuho.
He is ranked as
Yokozuna(1e)
Opposite him will be
Kisenosato.
Kisenosato
is ranked as
Yokozuna(1w)
Hakuho is taller than Kisenosato but Kisenosato is heavier.
The best chance for
Kisenosato
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Hakuho
looks to have the advantage.
Hakuho
sprung up
whereas
Kisenosato
stayed very low.
Hakuho
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Kisenosato
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.
Hakuho goes for a trip but it doesn’t work this time.
Kisenosato couldn't lift his opponent.
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Hakuho tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Kisenosato had a hold but couldn't move him.
He just does enough to stay up.
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Hakuho seems to rest before launching a supreme pushing attack, winning by force!
He wins by Oshidashi
Kisenosato had a hold but couldn't move him.
