Season 1 Hatsu - Makuuchi Day Thirteen
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 21
Kotoyuki versus Aminishiki
Preparing to fight now is
Kotoyuki.
He is from the
Sadogatake heya.
Facing him is
Aminishiki.
Aminishiki
trains at the
Ashaenumi stable.
Aminishiki is taller but Kotoyukiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Aminishiki
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Kotoyuki
starts better.
Kotoyuki
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kotoyuki
has a better belt hold than
Aminishiki
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Kotoyuki
capitalises on his better hold and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Aminishiki
wasn't able to
throw him down.
Kotoyuki wins by
Uwatedashinage - (pulling over-arm throw)
Bout No. 20
Yoshikaze versus Takekaze
On the east side we have
Yoshikaze.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(2e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Takekaze.
Takekaze
is ranked as
Maegashira(13e)
Yoshikaze is taller than Takekaze but Takekaze is heavier.
The best chance for
Takekaze
may be his excellent
balance.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Yoshikaze
starts better.
Yoshikaze
stepped forward
whereas
Takekaze
stayed very low.
Yoshikaze
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Takekaze
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Yoshikaze
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Takekaze
can't keep his balance!
What a skilful passing move by
Yoshikaze
who wins by
Hikiotoshi
Bout No. 19
Abi versus Asanoyama
Preparing to fight now is
Abi.
He has a record of 1 wins and 11 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Asanoyama.
Asanoyama
has a score of
2 wins and 10 loses.
Asanoyama is taller and heavier than Abi.
The best chance for
Asanoyama
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Asanoyama
starts best.
Asanoyama
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Asanoyama
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Abi
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Abi
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Asanoyama
isn't quick enough to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Abi locks and upper body hold but then extends his arms and forces his opponent out!
He wins by Oshidashi
Asanoyama landed ineffective slaps.
Bout No. 18
Takakeisho versus Shohozan
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Takakeisho.
He is ranked as
Kumisubi(1e)
Facing him is
Shohozan.
Shohozan
is ranked as
Maegashira(9e)
Shohozan is taller but Takakeishois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Takakeisho
may be his excellent
balance.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Shohozan
wins the tachiai battle.
Shohozan
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
as did his opponent.
Shohozan
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Takakeisho
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Shohozan
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Takakeisho
loses balance trying to
get into position.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Shohozan gets some momentum and keeps going with it! Great push out!
A win by Oshidashi
Takakeisho was too slow.
Bout No. 17
Endo versus Kagayaki
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Endo.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(5w)
He has been matched today with
Kagayaki.
Kagayaki
is ranked as
Maegashira(12w)
Kagayaki is taller and heavier than Endo.
The best chance for
Kagayaki
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Kagayaki
starts best.
Kagayaki
sprung up
whereas
Endo
more or less stood up.
Kagayaki
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Endo
who was trying to prevent that.
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.
Kagayaki works his hands to ever better grips and then lifts and slides his giant cargo over the rope!
Kagayaki wins by Yorikiri
Endo was up against a better grip.
Bout No. 16
Ichinojo versus Yutakayama
Now we see
Ichinojo.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(1w)
His challenger today is
Yutakayama.
Yutakayama
is ranked as
Maegashira(14w)
Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Yutakayama.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Yutakayama
starts better.
Yutakayama
stayed very low
whereas
Ichinojo
kept low.
Yutakayama
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Ichinojo
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Yutakayama
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Ichinojo
is taken back
as he tried to push.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Yutakayama slowly makes ground with his better belt grip and then slams his opponent over the rope and into the spectators!
He wins by Yoritaoshi
Ichinojo showed no regard for defence.
Bout No. 15
Okinoumi versus Daieisho
Preparing to fight now is
Okinoumi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(5e)
He has been matched today with
Daieisho.
Daieisho
is ranked as
Maegashira(13w)
Okinoumi is taller and heavier than Daieisho.
The best chance for
Daieisho
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Okinoumi
immediately gains momentum.
Okinoumi
stayed very low
whereas
Daieisho
more or less stood up.
Okinoumi
has a better belt hold than
Daieisho
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.
Okinoumi lifts and waddles him out on his belly!
A win by Yorikiri
Daieisho was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
Bout No. 14
Hokutofuji versus Daiamami
Preparing to fight now is
Hokutofuji.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(1e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Daiamami.
Daiamami
is ranked as
Maegashira(17e)
Daiamami is taller and heavier than Hokutofuji.
The best chance for
Daiamami
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Hokutofuji
has the upper hand.
Hokutofuji
more or less stood up
whereas
Daiamami
stayed very low.
Hokutofuji
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Daiamami
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Daiamami
establishes the better hold.
Hokutofuji
is in the weaker yotsu position although
he was trying to avoid this contact.
Now they are caught together !
Hokutofuji has worked himself into the best position here.
Daiamami was not strong enough today.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Hokutofuji muscles his opponents away from the centre of the dohyo.
Daiamami twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
The two giants remain locked together.
Hokutofuji heaves his opponent to the rice - but not quite over.
Daiamami was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.
He seems powerless in the face of this lift.
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Hokutofuji works his hands to ever better grips and then lifts and slides his giant cargo over the rope!
A win by Yorikiri
Daiamami decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
Bout No. 13
Chiyonokuni versus Nishikigi
Preparing to fight now is
Chiyonokuni.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(7w)
Opposite him will be
Nishikigi.
Nishikigi
is ranked as
Maegashira(15w)
Nishikigi is taller and heavier than Chiyonokuni.
The best chance for
Nishikigi
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Chiyonokuni
starts best.
Chiyonokuni
more or less stood up
whereas
Nishikigi
stayed very low.
Chiyonokuni
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Nishikigi
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyonokuni
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Nishikigi
loses balance trying to
get into position.
The rikishi remain separated.
Chiyonokuni is not eager to engage and suceeds in avoiding contact.
Nishikigi was trying to get to the side.
He momentum took him too far forward!
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Chiyonokuni uses his overarm hold to spin his opponent sidelong into the clay!
Chiyonokuni wins by Uwatenage
Nishikigi was trying to get to the side.
Bout No. 12
Arawashi versus Daishomaru
On our left is the formidable
Arawashi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(4w)
Facing him is
Daishomaru.
Daishomaru
is ranked as
Maegashira(11w)
Arawashi is taller than Daishomaru but Daishomaru is heavier.
The best chance for
Daishomaru
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Arawashi
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Arawashi
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Arawashi
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Daishomaru
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Arawashi
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Daishomaru
isn't able to
secure a belt hold.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Arawashi 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 hold but never got close enough.
Bout No. 11
Tochinoshin versus Chiyoshoma
On our left is the formidable
Tochinoshin.
He has a record of 7 wins and 5 loses.
Facing him is
Chiyoshoma.
Chiyoshoma
has a score of
7 wins and 5 loses.
Tochinoshin is taller and heavier than Chiyoshoma.
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!
Chiyoshoma
gets the better of the tachiai.
Chiyoshoma
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Chiyoshoma
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Tochinoshin
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyoshoma
shows fine yotsu-zumo skills, gaining the best position.
Tochinoshin
is in the weaker yotsu position although
he tried to push him away.
Both pairs of hands frantically search for the opponent's mawashi.
Tochinoshin has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Chiyoshoma was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Tochinoshin has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Chiyoshoma lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Tochinoshin lifts him out as he might a barrel!
He wins by Yorikiri
Chiyoshoma couldn't budge his opponent.
Bout No. 10
Kotoshogiku versus Chiyomaru
On the east side we have
Kotoshogiku.
He is from the
Sadogatake heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Chiyomaru.
Chiyomaru
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Kotoshogiku 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!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Kotoshogiku
starts best.
Kotoshogiku
more or less stood up
whereas
Chiyomaru
stayed very low.
Kotoshogiku
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Chiyomaru
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Kotoshogiku
is forcing his way forward.
Chiyomaru
can't do enough to stop the attack!
What a powerful attack by
Kotoshogiku
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 9
Shodai versus Tochiozan
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Shodai.
He has a record of 6 wins and 6 loses.
Opposite him will be
Tochiozan.
Tochiozan
has a score of
8 wins and 4 loses.
Tochiozan is taller but Shodaiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Shodai
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Shodai
looks to have the advantage.
Shodai
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Shodai
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.
They are locked together - will this suit the bigger man?
Tochiozan spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.
Shodai was not strong enough today.
The two giants remain locked together.
Tochiozan goes for a trip but it doesn’t work this time.
Shodai had a hold but couldn't move him.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Tochiozan is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Shodai was not strong enough today.
The two giants remain locked together.
Tochiozan is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Shodai lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
He just does enough to stay up.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Tochiozan rests on his opponent and then bursts into action, lifting him clean out!
He wins by Yorikiri
Shodai will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
Bout No. 8
Sokokurai versus Ishiura
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Sokokurai.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(12e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Ishiura.
Ishiura
is ranked as
Maegashira(15e)
Sokokurai is taller and heavier than Ishiura.
The best chance for
Sokokurai
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Ishiura
unbalances his opponent.
Ishiura
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Ishiura
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Sokokurai
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Ishiura
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Sokokurai
has been outmanoeuvred!
Wonderful hataki by
Ishiura
who wins by
Kotenage
Bout No. 7
Onosho versus Takarafuji
Preparing to fight now is
Onosho.
He is ranked as
Kumisubi(1w)
Facing him is
Takarafuji.
Takarafuji
is ranked as
Maegashira(6e)
Takarafuji is taller and heavier than Onosho.
The best chance for
Onosho
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Takarafuji
starts best.
Takarafuji
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Takarafuji
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Onosho
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Takarafuji
uses his advantage and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Onosho
attempted to
defend himself with some slaps.
Takarafuji wins by
Shitatenage
Bout No. 6
Mitakeumi versus Chiyotairyu
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Mitakeumi.
He has a record of 6 wins and 6 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Chiyotairyu.
Chiyotairyu
has a score of
9 wins and 3 loses.
Chiyotairyu is taller and heavier than Mitakeumi.
The best chance for
Chiyotairyu
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Mitakeumi
starts better.
Mitakeumi
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Chiyotairyu
stayed very low.
Mitakeumi
makes a series of effective shoves on
Chiyotairyu
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Mitakeumi
pulls his opponent off balance.
Chiyotairyu
isn't able to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
The bout remains at distance.
Mitakeumi is proving evasive and unbalancing his opponent with little pushes.
Chiyotairyu was trying to force his opponent back.
He is struggling to regain his balance.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Mitakeumi locks and upper body hold but then extends his arms and forces his opponent out!
A win by Oshidashi
Chiyotairyu failed to make his thrusts tell.
Bout No. 5
Ikioi versus Terunofuji
On our left is the formidable
Ikioi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(6w)
His opponent today is
Terunofuji.
Terunofuji
is ranked as
Maegashira(10e)
Ikioi is taller than Terunofuji but Terunofuji is heavier.
The best chance for
Terunofuji
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Ikioi
starts better.
Ikioi
stepped forward
whereas
Terunofuji
stayed very low.
Ikioi
body charge forces back
Terunofuji
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Ikioi
is forcing his way forward.
Terunofuji
can't do enough to stop the attack!
A great combination of force and technique by
Ikioi
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 4
Takayasu versus Kaisei
Now we see
Takayasu.
He is from the
Tagonoura heya.
His opponent today is
Kaisei.
Kaisei
trains at the
Tomozuna stable.
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Takayasu.
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!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Takayasu
has the upper hand.
Takayasu
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Takayasu
makes a series of effective shoves on
Kaisei
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Kaisei
gets and excellent over arm hold
Takayasu
is knocked back
he tried to push him away.
The rikishi's bodies are pressed together.
Kaisei muscles his opponents away from the centre of the dohyo.
Takayasu was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Kaisei is making progress in small lifts and steps.
Takayasu couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
He has his heel on the rope in desperation!
The two giants remain locked together.
Kaisei has his head down and those great leg get to work. He pushes him out!
A win by Oshidashi
Takayasu was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.
Bout No. 3
Goeido versus Tamawashi
On the east side we have
Goeido.
He is from the
Sakaigawa heya.
He has been matched today with
Tamawashi.
Tamawashi
trains at the
Kataonami stable.
Tamawashi is taller and heavier than Goeido.
The best chance for
Tamawashi
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Goeido
looks to have the advantage.
Goeido
stayed very low
whereas
Tamawashi
stepped forward.
Goeido
has a better belt hold than
Tamawashi
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Goeido
capitalises on his better hold and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Tamawashi
attempted to
match his hold.
Goeido wins by
Yoritaoshi
Bout No. 2
Kisenosato versus Kakuryu
On our left is the formidable
Kisenosato.
He is ranked as
Yokozuna(1w)
His challenger today is
Kakuryu.
Kakuryu
is ranked as
Yokozuna(2e)
Kisenosato is taller and heavier than Kakuryu.
The best chance for
Kisenosato
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Kisenosato
wins the tachiai.
Kisenosato
stayed very low
whereas
Kakuryu
more or less stood up.
Kisenosato
body charge forces back
Kakuryu
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Kisenosato
gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.
Kakuryu
is making the best of it but
he tried to push him away.
Now they are caught together !
Kisenosato attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Kakuryu couldn't get the sort of hold he needed.
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Kisenosato fails with the throw but is still in change.
Kakuryu was trying to adjust when it finished.
He just does enough to stay up.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Kisenosato wriggles right into his opponent's belly, almosts sitting him on his lap and lifts him over the rope!
Kisenosato wins by Yorikiri
Kakuryu always had the worst hold.
Bout No. 1
Hakuho versus Ryuden
On the east side we have
Hakuho.
He is ranked as
Yokozuna(1e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Ryuden.
Ryuden
is ranked as
Maegashira(16e)
Hakuho is taller and heavier than Ryuden.
The best chance for
Ryuden
may be his excellent
speed.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Hakuho
gets the better of the tachiai.
Hakuho
stayed very low
whereas
Ryuden
more or less stood up.
Hakuho
has a better belt hold than
Ryuden
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Hakuho
makes the most of his belt hold and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Ryuden
attempted to
push him back.
Hakuho wins by
Uwatenage
