Season 1 Hatsu - Day Three
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 21
Kagayaki versus Daieisho
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Kagayaki.
He is from the
Torafujii heya.
His challenger today is
Daieisho.
Daieisho
trains at the
Oitekaze stable.
Kagayaki is taller and heavier than Daieisho.
The best chance for
Kagayaki
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Kagayaki
looks to have the advantage.
Kagayaki
stayed very low
whereas
Daieisho
more or less stood up.
Kagayaki
works a right-arm inside grip on
Daieisho
who was trying to prevent that.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Kagayaki has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Daieisho looked like he was trying to throw him down.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Kagayaki fails with the throw but is still in change.
Daieisho couldn't get enough behind the throw.
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Kagayaki is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Daieisho was trying to trip his opponent.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Kagayaki is not short of finishing it with that throw.
Daieisho couldn't get enough behind the throw.
He just about stay's upright!
The two giants remain locked together.
Kagayaki lifts and waddles him out on his belly!
He wins by Yorikiri
Daieisho was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
Bout No. 20
Abi versus Sokokurai
On our left is the formidable
Abi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(14e)
His opponent today is
Sokokurai.
Sokokurai
is ranked as
Maegashira(12e)
Abi is taller than Sokokurai but Sokokurai is heavier.
The best chance for
Abi
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Sokokurai
wins the tachiai battle.
Sokokurai
more or less stood up
whereas
Abi
stayed very low.
Sokokurai
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Abi
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Sokokurai
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Abi
has been outmanouvered!
Graceful movment of both feet and hands by
Sokokurai
who wins by
Hatukikomi
Bout No. 19
Daishomaru versus Yutakayama
On the east side we have
Daishomaru.
He is from the
Oitekaze heya.
Facing him is
Yutakayama.
Yutakayama
trains at the
Tokitsukaze stable.
Yutakayama is taller and heavier than Daishomaru.
The best chance for
Yutakayama
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Daishomaru
wins the tachiai.
Daishomaru
more or less stood up
whereas
Yutakayama
stayed very low.
Daishomaru
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Yutakayama
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Daishomaru
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Yutakayama
can't keep his balance!
Graceful movement of both feet and hands by
Daishomaru
who wins by
Hikiotoshi
Bout No. 18
Kotoyuki versus Ishiura
On the east side we have
Kotoyuki.
He has a record of 0 wins and 2 loses.
Facing him is
Ishiura.
Ishiura
has a score of
2 wins and 0 loses.
Kotoyuki is taller and heavier than Ishiura.
The best chance for
Kotoyuki
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Ishiura
starts best.
Ishiura
more or less stood up
whereas
Kotoyuki
stayed very low.
Ishiura
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Kotoyuki
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Ishiura
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Kotoyuki
has been outmanouvered!
What a skillful passing move by
Ishiura
who wins by
Kakasukashi
Bout No. 17
Aminishiki versus Nishikigi
Preparing to fight now is
Aminishiki.
He has a record of 0 wins and 2 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Nishikigi.
Nishikigi
has a score of
1 wins and 1 loses.
Nishikigi is taller and heavier than Aminishiki.
The best chance for
Aminishiki
may be his excellent
balance.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Nishikigi
wins the tachiai.
Nishikigi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Nishikigi
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Aminishiki
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Nishikigi
uses his advantage and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Aminishiki
wanted to
get a good enough hold.
Nishikigi wins by
Yoritaoshi
Bout No. 16
Ryuden versus Terunofuji
On the east side we have
Ryuden.
He has a record of 2 wins and 0 loses.
His challenger today is
Terunofuji.
Terunofuji
has a score of
0 wins and 2 loses.
Terunofuji is taller and heavier than Ryuden.
The best chance for
Terunofuji
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Terunofuji
unbalances his opponent.
Terunofuji
stayed very low
whereas
Ryuden
more or less stood up.
Terunofuji
has a better belt hold than
Ryuden
who was trying to prevent that.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Now we will see who has the superior yotsu-sumo skills.
Terunofuji lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Ryuden did not have the momentum to shift his opponent.
The two giants remain locked together.
Terunofuji muscles his opponents away from the centre of the dohyo.
Ryuden couldn't budge his opponent.
He seems powerless in the face of this lift.
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Terunofuji tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Ryuden will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
He is toppling over!
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Terunofuji has the better hold now. Here he goes! Lifts him over the rope!
A win by Yorikiri
Ryuden didn't have the strength to shift him
Bout No. 15
Chiyomaru versus Asanoyama
On our left is the formidable
Chiyomaru.
He is from the
Kokonoe heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Asanoyama.
Asanoyama
trains at the
Fujikado stable.
Asanoyama is taller but Chiyomaruis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Asanoyama
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Chiyomaru
looks to have the advantage.
Chiyomaru
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Chiyomaru
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Asanoyama
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyomaru
gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.
Asanoyama
is in the weaker yotsu position although
he tried to push him away.
Now they become enlocked.
Chiyomaru has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Asanoyama did not have the momentum to shift his opponent.
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Chiyomaru lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Asanoyama will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
He has his heel on the rope in desperation!
This is turning into an epic bout.
Chiyomaru works his hands to ever better grips and then lifts and slides his giant cargo over the rope!
He wins by Yorikiri
Asanoyama couldn't shift his opponent.
Bout No. 14
Shohozan versus Daiamami
On our left is the formidable
Shohozan.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(9e)
His challenger today is
Daiamami.
Daiamami
is ranked as
Maegashira(17e)
Daiamami is taller and heavier than Shohozan.
The best chance for
Daiamami
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Shohozan
wins the tachiai battle.
Shohozan
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Daiamami
stayed very low.
Shohozan
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Daiamami
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Shohozan
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Daiamami
over committed trying to
secure a belt hold.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Shohozan is not eager to engage and suceeds in avoiding contact.
Daiamami literally never got to grips with his opponent.
He didn't connect and has lost balance!
The bout remains at distance.
Shohozan inches him to the tawara in a series of short lifts and over!
A win by Yorikiri
Daiamami needed to get inside and to the mawashi faster.
Bout No. 13
Tochiozan versus Kaisei
On the east side we have
Tochiozan.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(8e)
He has been matched today with
Kaisei.
Kaisei
is ranked as
Maegashira(8w)
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Tochiozan.
The best chance for
Kaisei
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!
Tochiozan
wins the tachiai.
Tochiozan
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tochiozan
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Kaisei
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
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.
Kaisei lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Tochiozan couldn't shift his opponent.
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Kaisei slowly makes ground with his better belt grip and then slams his opponent over the rope and into the spectators!
He wins by Yoritaoshi
Tochiozan couldn't budge his opponent.
Bout No. 12
Chiyoshoma versus Takekaze
Preparing to fight now is
Chiyoshoma.
He is from the
Kokonoe heya.
Facing him is
Takekaze.
Takekaze
trains at the
Oguruma stable.
Chiyoshoma is taller than Takekaze but Takekaze is heavier.
The best chance for
Takekaze
may be his excellent
balance.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Chiyoshoma
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Chiyoshoma
more or less stood up
whereas
Takekaze
stayed very low.
Chiyoshoma
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Takekaze
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyoshoma
gets and excellent over arm hold
Takekaze
is in real trouble!
What a skillful attack by
Chiyoshoma
who wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 11
Okinoumi versus Takarafuji
On our left is the formidable
Okinoumi.
He has a record of 0 wins and 2 loses.
He has been matched today with
Takarafuji.
Takarafuji
has a score of
2 wins and 0 loses.
Okinoumi is taller than Takarafuji but Takarafuji is heavier.
The best chance for
Okinoumi
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!
Takarafuji
starts best.
Takarafuji
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Takarafuji
has a better belt hold than
Okinoumi
manages an inside grip.
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.
Takarafuji will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!
Takarafuji wins by Yorikiri
Okinoumi was trying to trip his opponent.
Bout No. 10
Endo versus Arawashi
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Endo.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(5w)
Opposite him will be
Arawashi.
Arawashi
is ranked as
Maegashira(4w)
Arawashi is taller but Endois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Endo
may be his excellent
balance.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Arawashi
looks to have the advantage.
Arawashi
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Arawashi
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Endo
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Arawashi
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Endo
is in real trouble!
What a skillful passing move by
Arawashi
who wins by
Hatukikomi
Bout No. 9
Shodai versus Chiyonokuni
On our left is the formidable
Shodai.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(4e)
Facing him is
Chiyonokuni.
Chiyonokuni
is ranked as
Maegashira(7w)
Shodai is taller and heavier than Chiyonokuni.
The best chance for
Shodai
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Chiyonokuni
starts best.
Chiyonokuni
more or less stood up
whereas
Shodai
stayed very low.
Chiyonokuni
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Shodai
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyonokuni
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Shodai
loses balance trying to
get into position.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Chiyonokuni locks and upper body hold but then extends his arms and forces his opponent out!
He wins by Oshidashi
Shodai showed poor instincts and got caught.
Bout No. 8
Chiyotairyu versus Ikioi
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Chiyotairyu.
He is from the
Kokonoe heya.
His challenger today is
Ikioi.
Ikioi
trains at the
Miminogawa stable.
Ikioi is taller but Chiyotairyuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Chiyotairyu
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Ikioi
wins the tachiai battle.
Ikioi
stepped forward
whereas
Chiyotairyu
stayed very low.
Ikioi
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Chiyotairyu
who gets an inferior hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Now we will see who has the superior yotsu-sumo skills.
Ikioi attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Chiyotairyu looked like he was trying to throw him down.
He is very close to going down!
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Ikioi cunningly uses his opponents forward commitment to press him down with a shoulder slap!
He wins by Hatukikomi
Chiyotairyu twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
Bout No. 7
Tamawashi versus Tochinoshin
Now we see
Tamawashi.
He is ranked as
Sekiwake(1w)
Opposite him will be
Tochinoshin.
Tochinoshin
is ranked as
Maegashira(3w)
Tochinoshin is taller and heavier than Tamawashi.
The best chance for
Tochinoshin
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Tamawashi
has the upper hand.
Tamawashi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tamawashi
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Tochinoshin
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Tamawashi
drives his way forward.
Tochinoshin
isn't strong enough to stop him!
A great combination of force and technique by
Tamawashi
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 6
Mitakeumi versus Takakeisho
On our left is the formidable
Mitakeumi.
He is ranked as
Sekiwake(1e)
Facing him is
Takakeisho.
Takakeisho
is ranked as
Kumisubi(1e)
Mitakeumi is taller and heavier than Takakeisho.
The best chance for
Takakeisho
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Mitakeumi
gets the better of the tachiai.
Mitakeumi
stayed very low
whereas
Takakeisho
more or less stood up.
Mitakeumi
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Takakeisho
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
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.
Mitakeumi seems to wriggle his opponent into an arm lock and spins him to the dirt!
Mitakeumi wins by Kotenage
Takakeisho couldn't get enough behind the throw.
Bout No. 5
Takayasu versus Onosho
Preparing to fight now is
Takayasu.
He has a record of 1 wins and 1 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Onosho.
Onosho
has a score of
1 wins and 1 loses.
Takayasu is taller and heavier than Onosho.
The best chance for
Onosho
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Onosho
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Onosho
more or less stood up
whereas
Takayasu
stayed very low.
Onosho
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Takayasu
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Takayasu
gains a strong outer arm grip on the mawashi.
Onosho
is making the best of it but
he was trying to avoid this contact.
The rikishi mesh, each clasping for some sort of grip.
Takayasu has the better hold now. Here he goes! Lifts him over the rope!
A win by Yorikiri
Onosho couldn't get the sort of hold he needed.
Bout No. 4
Goeido versus Hokutofuji
Preparing to fight now is
Goeido.
He has a record of 2 wins and 0 loses.
His challenger today is
Hokutofuji.
Hokutofuji
has a score of
1 wins and 1 loses.
Hokutofuji is taller and heavier than Goeido.
The best chance for
Hokutofuji
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Goeido
starts better.
Goeido
sprung up
whereas
Hokutofuji
more or less stood up.
Goeido
works a right-arm inside grip on
Hokutofuji
Its all over! That was quick!
Hokutofuji
never got going!
Goeido
used both arms to force him down with a throw.
A rare kimarite, winning by Tottari.
Bout No. 3
Kakuryu versus Ichinojo
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Kakuryu.
He is from the
Izutsu heya.
His challenger today is
Ichinojo.
Ichinojo
trains at the
Rumaniago stable.
Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Kakuryu.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Kakuryu
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Kakuryu
stayed very low
whereas
Ichinojo
kept low.
Kakuryu
works a right-arm inside grip on
Ichinojo
whose blows did not land as intended
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Kakuryu
uses his advantage and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Ichinojo
wasn't able to
get a good enough hold.
Kakuryu wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 2
Kisenosato versus Yoshikaze
Now we see
Kisenosato.
He has a record of 2 wins and 0 loses.
He has been matched today with
Yoshikaze.
Yoshikaze
has a score of
0 wins and 2 loses.
Kisenosato is taller and heavier than Yoshikaze.
The best chance for
Yoshikaze
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Kisenosato
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Kisenosato
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kisenosato
body charge forces back
Yoshikaze
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Kisenosato
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Yoshikaze
can't do enough to stop the attack!
What a powerful attack by
Kisenosato
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 1
Hakuho versus Kotoshogiku
On our left is the formidable
Hakuho.
He has a record of 2 wins and 0 loses.
He has been matched today with
Kotoshogiku.
Kotoshogiku
has a score of
1 wins and 1 loses.
Hakuho is taller than Kotoshogiku but Kotoshogiku is heavier.
The best chance for
Kotoshogiku
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Hakuho
gets the better of the tachiai.
Hakuho
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Hakuho
has a better belt hold than
Kotoshogiku
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Hakuho
capitalises on his better hold and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Kotoshogiku
couldn't
thrust off the attack.
Hakuho wins by
Shitatenage