​Season 1 Hatsu - Makuuchi Day Four
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 21
Ishiura versus Daiamami
Now we see
Ishiura.
He is from the
Miyagino heya.
Opposite him will be
Daiamami.
Daiamami
trains at the
Oitekaze stable.
Daiamami is taller and heavier than Ishiura.
The best chance for
Daiamami
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Ishiura
starts better.
Ishiura
more or less stood up
whereas
Daiamami
stayed very low.
Ishiura
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Daiamami
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Ishiura
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Daiamami
has been outmanoeuvred!
Graceful movement of both feet and hands by
Ishiura
who wins by
Hikiotoshi
Bout No. 20
Nishikigi versus Asanoyama
On the east side we have
Nishikigi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(15w)
Opposite him will be
Asanoyama.
Asanoyama
is ranked as
Maegashira(16w)
Asanoyama is taller but Nishikigiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Asanoyama
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!
Asanoyama
unbalances his opponent.
Asanoyama
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Asanoyama
lets lose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Nishikigi
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Nishikigi
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Asanoyama
loses balance trying to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
The rikishi remain separated.
Nishikigi drives forward and makes a good hold.
Asanoyama was a little off target today with his hands.
He doesn’t look like he can get any sort of hold.
Now they become enlocked.
Nishikigi will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!
He wins by Yorikiri
Asanoyama will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
Bout No. 19
Abi versus Ryuden
Preparing to fight now is
Abi.
He is from the
Benihana heya.
His opponent today is
Ryuden.
Ryuden
trains at the
Takadagawa stable.
Ryuden is taller and heavier than Abi.
The best chance for
Abi
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Abi
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Abi
stayed very low
whereas
Ryuden
more or less stood up.
Abi
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Ryuden
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
They are locked together - will this suit the bigger man?
Ryuden shows lovely throwing technique with that over arm throw!
He wins by Uwatedashinage
Abi couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
Bout No. 18
Yutakayama versus Daieisho
Preparing to fight now is
Yutakayama.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(14w)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Daieisho.
Daieisho
is ranked as
Maegashira(13w)
Yutakayama is taller and heavier than Daieisho.
The best chance for
Yutakayama
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Daieisho
unbalances his opponent.
Daieisho
more or less stood up
whereas
Yutakayama
stayed very low.
Daieisho
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Yutakayama
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Yutakayama
shows fine yotsu-zumo skills, gaining the best position.
Daieisho
is in the weaker yotsu position although
he was trying to avoid this contact.
Now they are caught together !
Yutakayama has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Daieisho couldn't get enough behind the throw.
The two giants remain locked together.
Yutakayama tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Daieisho couldn't get enough behind the throw.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Yutakayama goes for brute force but his opponent uses the rope to hold him up.
Daieisho couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
The two giants remain locked together.
Yutakayama will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!
A win by Yorikiri
Daieisho decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
Bout No. 17
Kagayaki versus Takekaze
Now we see
Kagayaki.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(12w)
He has been matched today with
Takekaze.
Takekaze
is ranked as
Maegashira(13e)
Kagayaki is taller and heavier than Takekaze.
The best chance for
Takekaze
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Takekaze
starts best.
Takekaze
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Takekaze
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Kagayaki
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Kagayaki forces him back by his shoulder, back and out!
He wins by Oshidashi
Takekaze couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
Bout No. 16
Chiyomaru versus Sokokurai
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Chiyomaru.
He is from the
Kokonoe heya.
He has been matched today with
Sokokurai.
Sokokurai
trains at the
Arashio stable.
Sokokurai is taller but Chiyomaruis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Chiyomaru
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Sokokurai
wins the tachiai.
Sokokurai
more or less stood up
whereas
Chiyomaru
stayed very low.
Sokokurai
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Chiyomaru
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Sokokurai
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Chiyomaru
isn't able to
secure a belt hold.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Sokokurai is not eager to engage and suceeds in avoiding contact.
Chiyomaru never got a lasting hold.
He is trying to recover his balance!
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Sokokurai locks and upper body hold but then extends his arms and forces his opponent out!
A win by Oshidashi
Chiyomaru literally never got to grips with his opponent.
Bout No. 15
Tochiozan versus Daishomaru
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Tochiozan.
He is from the
Kasugano heya.
He has been matched today with
Daishomaru.
Daishomaru
trains at the
Oitekaze stable.
Tochiozan is taller than Daishomaru but Daishomaru is heavier.
The best chance for
Daishomaru
may be his excellent
speed.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Tochiozan
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Tochiozan
stayed very low
whereas
Daishomaru
more or less stood up.
Tochiozan
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Daishomaru
who was trying to prevent that.
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.
Tochiozan gets some momentum and keeps going with it! Great push out!
He wins by Oshidashi
Daishomaru did not have the momentum to shift his opponent.
Bout No. 14
Kaisei versus Kotoyuki
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Kaisei.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(8w)
Opposite him will be
Kotoyuki.
Kotoyuki
is ranked as
Maegashira(11e)
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Kotoyuki.
The best chance for
Kaisei
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Kaisei
starts better.
Kaisei
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kaisei
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Kotoyuki
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Kaisei
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Kotoyuki
is forced backwards and out!
Wonderful oshi-zumo by
Kaisei
who wins by
Tsukidashi - series of hand thrusts
Bout No. 13
Shohozan versus Aminishiki
On our left is the formidable
Shohozan.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(9e)
His opponent today is
Aminishiki.
Aminishiki
is ranked as
Maegashira(10w)
Aminishiki is taller and heavier than Shohozan.
The best chance for
Aminishiki
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Shohozan
wins the tachiai battle.
Shohozan
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Aminishiki
stayed very low.
Shohozan
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Aminishiki
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Shohozan
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Aminishiki
loses balance trying to
secure a belt hold.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Shohozan gets some momentum and keeps going with it! Great push out!
Shohozan wins by Oshidashi
Aminishiki wanted to hold but never got close enough.
Bout No. 12
Chiyonokuni versus Terunofuji
Now we see
Chiyonokuni.
He has a record of 3 wins and 0 loses.
He has been matched today with
Terunofuji.
Terunofuji
has a score of
1 wins and 2 loses.
Terunofuji is taller and heavier than Chiyonokuni.
The best chance for
Terunofuji
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Terunofuji
unbalances his opponent.
Terunofuji
stayed very low
whereas
Chiyonokuni
more or less stood up.
Terunofuji
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Chiyonokuni
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Terunofuji lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Chiyonokuni did not have the momentum to shift his opponent.
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Terunofuji lifts and waddles him out on his belly!
He wins by Yorikiri
Chiyonokuni couldn't shift his opponent.
Bout No. 11
Chiyoshoma versus Takarafuji
Now we see
Chiyoshoma.
He is from the
Kokonoe heya.
His challenger today is
Takarafuji.
Takarafuji
trains at the
Isegahama stable.
Takarafuji is taller and heavier than Chiyoshoma.
The best chance for
Takarafuji
may be his excellent
balance.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Takarafuji
has the upper hand.
Takarafuji
stayed very low
whereas
Chiyoshoma
more or less stood up.
Takarafuji
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.
Takarafuji works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!
He wins by Oshitaoshi
Chiyoshoma couldn't lift his opponent.
Bout No. 10
Ikioi versus Arawashi
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Ikioi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(6w)
He has been matched today with
Arawashi.
Arawashi
is ranked as
Maegashira(4w)
Ikioi is taller and heavier than Arawashi.
The best chance for
Ikioi
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Ikioi
gets the better of the tachiai.
Ikioi
stepped forward
whereas
Arawashi
more or less stood up.
Ikioi
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Arawashi
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
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.
Ikioi has an uncanny ability to anticipate his opponent's moves. The used his opponents attack against him to pull him down!
Ikioi wins by Hikiotoshi
Arawashi couldn't lift his opponent.
Bout No. 9
Shodai versus Okinoumi
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Shodai.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(4e)
His opponent today is
Okinoumi.
Okinoumi
is ranked as
Maegashira(5e)
Okinoumi is taller and heavier than Shodai.
The best chance for
Okinoumi
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!
Okinoumi
immediately gains momentum.
Okinoumi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Okinoumi
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.
The fighters are joined in a mass of heaving flesh.
Okinoumi goes for brute force but his opponent uses the rope to hold him up.
Shodai was not strong enough today.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Okinoumi has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Shodai couldn't lift his opponent.
He is toppling over!
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Okinoumi gets some momentum and keeps going with it! Great push out!
Okinoumi wins by Oshidashi
Shodai couldn't shift his opponent.
Bout No. 8
Chiyotairyu versus Tochinoshin
On the east side we have
Chiyotairyu.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(3e)
His challenger today is
Tochinoshin.
Tochinoshin
is ranked as
Maegashira(3w)
Tochinoshin is taller but Chiyotairyuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Tochinoshin
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Chiyotairyu
wins the tachiai battle.
Chiyotairyu
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Chiyotairyu
has a better belt hold than
Tochinoshin
whose blows did not land as intended
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
We are definitely into the grappling phase now.
Chiyotairyu will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!
A win by Yorikiri
Tochinoshin couldn't shift his opponent.
Bout No. 7
Yoshikaze versus Kotoshogiku
Preparing to fight now is
Yoshikaze.
He has a record of 0 wins and 3 loses.
His challenger today is
Kotoshogiku.
Kotoshogiku
has a score of
1 wins and 2 loses.
Kotoshogiku is taller and heavier than Yoshikaze.
The best chance for
Kotoshogiku
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Yoshikaze
gets the better of the tachiai.
Yoshikaze
stepped forward
whereas
Kotoshogiku
stayed very low.
Yoshikaze
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Kotoshogiku
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Kotoshogiku
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Yoshikaze
isn't quick enough to
get into position.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Kotoshogiku knocks aside obstructing arms to fix a grip on his opponent's mawashi.
Yoshikaze showed no regard for defense.
The rikishi's bodies are pressed together.
Kotoshogiku lifts and waddles him out on his belly!
Kotoshogiku wins by Yorikiri
Yoshikaze always had the worst hold.
Bout No. 6
Hokutofuji versus Ichinojo
Now we see
Hokutofuji.
He has a record of 1 wins and 2 loses.
His opponent today is
Ichinojo.
Ichinojo
has a score of
1 wins and 2 loses.
Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Hokutofuji.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Hokutofuji
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Hokutofuji
more or less stood up
whereas
Ichinojo
kept low.
Hokutofuji
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Ichinojo
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Hokutofuji
pulls his opponent off balance.
Ichinojo
is in real trouble!
Wonderful hataki by
Hokutofuji
who wins by
Hikiotoshi
Bout No. 5
Endo versus Onosho
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Endo.
He has a record of 0 wins and 3 loses.
He has been matched today with
Onosho.
Onosho
has a score of
1 wins and 2 loses.
Endo is taller and heavier than Onosho.
The best chance for
Onosho
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Onosho
immediately gains momentum.
Onosho
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Onosho
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Endo
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Onosho
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Endo
isn't quick enough to
secure a belt hold.
The rikishi remain separated.
Onosho is proving evasive and unbalancing his opponent with little pushes.
Endo needed to get inside and to the mawashi faster.
After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.
Onosho cleverly slaps his opponent's should, knocking him slightly off balance.
Endo found his opponent too evasive.
He momentum took him too far forward!
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Onosho has the better hold now. Here he goes! Lifts him over the rope!
Onosho wins by Yorikiri
Endo was striving to get a hold.
Bout No. 4
Tamawashi versus Takakeisho
On the east side we have
Tamawashi.
He is from the
Kataonami heya.
He has been matched today with
Takakeisho.
Takakeisho
trains at the
Takanohana stable.
Tamawashi is taller and heavier than Takakeisho.
The best chance for
Takakeisho
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Tamawashi
looks to have the advantage.
Tamawashi
stayed very low
whereas
Takakeisho
more or less stood up.
Tamawashi
lets lose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Takakeisho
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Tamawashi
drives his way forward.
Takakeisho
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tried to push.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Tamawashi seems to rest before launching a supreme pushing attack, winning by force!
He wins by Oshidashi
Takakeisho landed ineffective slaps.
Bout No. 3
Kakuryu versus Mitakeumi
On the east side we have
Kakuryu.
He is from the
Izutsu heya.
He has been matched today with
Mitakeumi.
Mitakeumi
trains at the
Dewanoumi stable.
Kakuryu is taller than Mitakeumi but Mitakeumi is heavier.
The best chance for
Mitakeumi
may be his excellent
speed.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Kakuryu
starts best.
Kakuryu
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kakuryu
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Mitakeumi
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Kakuryu
uses his advantage and
walks his opponent to the edge of the ring to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Mitakeumi
wanted to
get a better hold.
Kakuryu wins by
Shitatenage
Bout No. 2
Hakuho versus Takayasu
On the east side we have
Hakuho.
He is from the
Miyagino heya.
Facing him is
Takayasu.
Takayasu
trains at the
Tagonoura stable.
Hakuho is taller than Takayasu but Takayasu is heavier.
The best chance for
Takayasu
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Takayasu
has the upper hand.
Takayasu
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Takayasu
makes a series of effective shoves on
Hakuho
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Hakuho
pulls his opponent off balance.
Takayasu
over committed trying to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Hakuho gets some momentum and keeps going with it! Great push out!
He wins by Oshidashi
Takayasu found his opponent too evasive.
Bout No. 1
Kisenosato versus Goeido
Now we see
Kisenosato.
He is ranked as
Yokozuna(1w)
His challenger today is
Goeido.
Goeido
is ranked as
Ozeki(1e)
Kisenosato is taller and heavier than Goeido.
The best chance for
Kisenosato
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Kisenosato
looks to have the advantage.
Kisenosato
stayed very low
whereas
Goeido
sprung up.
Kisenosato
makes a series of effective shoves on
Goeido
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Kisenosato
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Goeido
can't do enough to stop the attack!
Wonderful oshi-zumo by
Kisenosato
who wins by
Oshidashi