Makushita Day Six January 2018
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 18
Asahijo versus Sawanofuji
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Asahijo.
He has a record of 0 wins and 5 loses.
His challenger today is
Sawanofuji.
Sawanofuji
has a score of
0 wins and 5 loses.
Sawanofuji is taller and heavier than Asahijo.
The best chance for
Sawanofuji
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Asahijo
gets the better of the tachiai.
Asahijo
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Asahijo
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Sawanofuji
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Asahijo
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Sawanofuji
isn't able to
get into position.
After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.
Asahijo uses his overarm hold to spin his opponent sidelong into the clay!
Asahijo wins by Uwatenage
Sawanofuji was trying to get to the side.
Bout No. 17
Kototebakari versus Narumi
Now we see
Kototebakari.
He is ranked as
Makushita (7e)
Opposite him will be
Narumi.
Narumi
is ranked as
Makushita (13w)
Kototebakari is taller and heavier than Narumi.
The best chance for
Kototebakari
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Narumi
looks to have the advantage.
Narumi
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Narumi
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Kototebakari
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Narumi
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Kototebakari
isn't quick enough to
get into position.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Narumi is moving like a bee to unsettle his opponent.
Kototebakari looked like he was trying for some sort of downward slap.
He momentum took him too far forward!
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Narumi uses all his weight to force out his opponent!
He wins by Oshidashi
Kototebakari looked like a deer in headlights there!
Bout No. 16
Tsukahara versus Umiwatari
On the east side we have
Tsukahara.
He is ranked as
Makushita (6w)
Opposite him will be
Umiwatari.
Umiwatari
is ranked as
Makushita (10w)
Tsukahara is taller and heavier than Umiwatari.
The best chance for
Tsukahara
may be his excellent
speed.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Tsukahara
gets the better of the tachiai.
Tsukahara
stayed very low
whereas
Umiwatari
kept low.
Tsukahara
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Umiwatari
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Tsukahara
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Umiwatari
is taken back
as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Tsukahara drives his opponent back.
Umiwatari was trying to get to the side.
He is using the tawara to stop himself going out!
The bout remains at distance.
Tsukahara powers into his opponent, knocking him back.
Umiwatari looked like a deer in headlights there!
There can't be a way back from here!
They bounce off each other and prepare to lauch their next attacks.
Tsukahara shows quick hand to get the belt grip and then it’s a matter of walking his opponent to the side and flinging him into the front row!
A win by Yoritaoshi
Umiwatari couldn't match the speed of the attack.
Bout No. 15
Kiminofuji versus Yoshoyama
On the east side we have
Kiminofuji.
He is ranked as
Makushita (4e)
Opposite him will be
Yoshoyama.
Yoshoyama
is ranked as
Makushita (8w)
Kiminofuji is taller and heavier than Yoshoyama.
The best chance for
Kiminofuji
may be his excellent
balance.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Yoshoyama
unbalances his opponent.
Yoshoyama
kept low
whereas
Kiminofuji
stayed very low.
Yoshoyama
works a right-arm inside grip on
Kiminofuji
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.
Yoshoyama attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Kiminofuji didn't have the strength to shift him
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Kiminofuji has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Yoshoyama was trying to trip his opponent.
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Yoshoyama tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Kiminofuji couldn't get enough behind the throw.
This is turning into an epic bout.
Kiminofuji heaves his opponent to the tawara - but not quite over.
Yoshoyama couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Yoshoyama goes for brute force but his opponent uses the rope to hold him up.
Kiminofuji was trying to trip his opponent.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Kiminofuji lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Yoshoyama was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Yoshoyama has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Kiminofuji couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
He seems powerless in the face of this lift.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Kiminofuji works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!
He wins by Oshitaoshi
Yoshoyama looked like he was trying to throw him down.
Bout No. 14
Wakaseiun versus Kotoimagawa
On the east side we have
Wakaseiun.
He has a record of 2 wins and 3 loses.
Facing him is
Kotoimagawa.
Kotoimagawa
has a score of
2 wins and 3 loses.
Wakaseiun is taller and heavier than Kotoimagawa.
The best chance for
Wakaseiun
may be his excellent
balance.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Wakaseiun
starts best.
Wakaseiun
stepped forward
whereas
Kotoimagawa
more or less stood up.
Wakaseiun
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Kotoimagawa
who was trying to prevent that.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Wakaseiun
makes the most of his belt hold and
raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Kotoimagawa
was trying to
use his mawashi grip.
Wakaseiun wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 13
Watanabe versus Shimizu
Now we see
Watanabe.
He is ranked as
Makushita (5w)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Shimizu.
Shimizu
is ranked as
Makushita (16e)
Shimizu is taller and heavier than Watanabe.
The best chance for
Watanabe
may be his excellent
speed.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Watanabe
unbalances his opponent.
Watanabe
sprung up
whereas
Shimizu
more or less stood up.
Watanabe
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Shimizu
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.
Watanabe has the better position and shoulders his opponent towards the edge.
Shimizu couldn't get enough behind the throw.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Watanabe goes for a trip but it doesn’t work this time.
Shimizu couldn't overcome the inferior belt hold.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Shimizu seems to be the best placed here.
Watanabe decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Shimizu is not short of finishing it with that throw.
Watanabe had a hold but couldn't move him.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Shimizu is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Watanabe couldn't budge his opponent.
He seems bound to go down!
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Shimizu doesn't even need a belt hold to throw his opponent on the clay!
A win by Sukuinage
Watanabe will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
Bout No. 12
Kotomiyakura versus Higohikari
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Kotomiyakura.
He is ranked as
Makushita (11e)
He has been matched today with
Higohikari.
Higohikari
is ranked as
Makushita (18e)
Higohikari is taller and heavier than Kotomiyakura.
The best chance for
Higohikari
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Kotomiyakura
wins the tachiai.
Kotomiyakura
more or less stood up
whereas
Higohikari
stayed very low.
Kotomiyakura
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Higohikari
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Kotomiyakura
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Higohikari
is in real trouble!
Wonderful hataki by
Kotomiyakura
who wins by
Okuridashi
Bout No. 11
Shachinofugi versus Kitasatsuma
Preparing to fight now is
Shachinofugi.
He is from the
0 heya.
His challenger today is
Kitasatsuma.
Kitasatsuma
trains at the
0 stable.
Kitasatsuma is taller but Shachinofugiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Kitasatsuma
may be his excellent
balance.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Kitasatsuma
wins the tachiai battle.
Kitasatsuma
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Kitasatsuma
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Shachinofugi
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Kitasatsuma
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Shachinofugi
over committed trying to
secure a belt hold.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Kitasatsuma shows enormous all round power to lean back and carry his opponent over the rope!
He wins by Yorikiri
Shachinofugi was striving to get a hold.
Bout No. 10
Moriurara versus Hayasaka
Now we see
Moriurara.
He is from the
0 heya.
His opponent today is
Hayasaka.
Hayasaka
trains at the
0 stable.
Moriurara is taller and heavier than Hayasaka.
The best chance for
Moriurara
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Hayasaka
looks to have the advantage.
Hayasaka
more or less stood up
whereas
Moriurara
stayed very low.
Hayasaka
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Moriurara
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Hayasaka
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Moriurara
isn't able to
secure a belt hold.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Hayasaka is using a slap and move policy to good effect.
Moriurara couldn’t get a hand on him today!
He momentum took him too far forward!
The bout remains at distance.
Hayasaka exhibits smart tactics, he used the thrust by his opponent to grab his upper arm and pull him forward onto the clay!
Hayasaka wins by Hikiotoshi
Moriurara wanted to try and close the fight.
Bout No. 9
Hattorizakuru versus Satoiazuma
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Hattorizakuru.
He has a record of 3 wins and 2 loses.
Opposite him will be
Satoiazuma.
Satoiazuma
has a score of
3 wins and 2 loses.
Hattorizakuru is taller and heavier than Satoiazuma.
The best chance for
Hattorizakuru
may be his excellent
balance.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Hattorizakuru
wins the tachiai battle.
Hattorizakuru
stayed very low
whereas
Satoiazuma
kept low.
Hattorizakuru
lets lose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Satoiazuma
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Hattorizakuru
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Satoiazuma
can't do enough to stop the attack!
A great combination of force and technique by
Hattorizakuru
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 8
Asahimaru versus Osumifuji
On the east side we have
Asahimaru.
He is from the
0 heya.
His challenger today is
Osumifuji.
Osumifuji
trains at the
0 stable.
Osumifuji is taller and heavier than Asahimaru.
The best chance for
Asahimaru
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Osumifuji
gets the better of the tachiai.
Osumifuji
stayed very low
whereas
Asahimaru
stepped forward.
Osumifuji
lets lose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Asahimaru
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Osumifuji
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Asahimaru
can't do enough to stop the attack!
What a powerful attack by
Osumifuji
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 7
Kakutaiki versus Nishimura
Preparing to fight now is
Kakutaiki.
He has a record of 3 wins and 2 loses.
His challenger today is
Nishimura.
Nishimura
has a score of
3 wins and 2 loses.
Nishimura is taller but Kakutaikiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Nishimura
may be his excellent
balance.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Nishimura
wins the tachiai.
Nishimura
more or less stood up
whereas
Kakutaiki
kept low.
Nishimura
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Kakutaiki
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Nishimura
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Kakutaiki
isn't quick enough to
get into position.
They bounce off each other and prepare to lauch their next attacks.
Nishimura smartly pulls his opponent off balance.
Kakutaiki looked like he was trying for some sort of downward slap.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Nishimura is circling his opponent and unsettling him.
Kakutaiki showed poor instincts and got caught.
He has lost balance completely!
They bounce off each other and prepare to lauch their next attacks.
Nishimura displays superb strength and energy working his opponent back and then knocking him off his feet!
A win by Oshitaoshi
Kakutaiki was trying to get to the side.
Bout No. 6
Tenei versus Yokuyusei
Preparing to fight now is
Tenei.
He is from the
0 heya.
Opposite him will be
Yokuyusei.
Yokuyusei
trains at the
0 stable.
Yokuyusei is taller and heavier than Tenei.
The best chance for
Yokuyusei
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Yokuyusei
starts better.
Yokuyusei
stayed very low
whereas
Tenei
sprung up.
Yokuyusei
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Tenei
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Yokuyusei
is forcing his way forward.
Tenei
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tried to push.
The bout remains at distance.
Yokuyusei seems to rest before launching a supreme pushing attack, winning by force!
Yokuyusei wins by Oshidashi
Tenei landed ineffective slaps.
Bout No. 5
Mitsumune versus Daishiryu
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Mitsumune.
He is from the
0 heya.
He has been matched today with
Daishiryu.
Daishiryu
trains at the
0 stable.
Mitsumune is taller and heavier than Daishiryu.
The best chance for
Mitsumune
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Mitsumune
starts better.
Mitsumune
sprung up
as did his opponent.
Mitsumune
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Daishiryu
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Mitsumune
uses his advantage and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Daishiryu
was trying to
throw him down.
Mitsumune wins by
Yoritaoshi
Bout No. 4
Fukuda versus Takita
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Fukuda.
He is from the
0 heya.
His opponent today is
Takita.
Takita
trains at the
0 stable.
Fukuda is taller than Takita but Takita is heavier.
The best chance for
Fukuda
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!
Takita
looks to have the advantage.
Takita
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Takita
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Fukuda
whose thrusts lacked direction.
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.
Takita uses all his weight to force out his opponent!
Takita wins by Oshidashi
Fukuda lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
Bout No. 3
Matsuoka versus Orgiryu
Preparing to fight now is
Matsuoka.
He is ranked as
Makushita (1w)
He has been matched today with
Orgiryu.
Orgiryu
is ranked as
Makushita (10e)
Orgiryu is taller but Matsuokais the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Orgiryu
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Matsuoka
has the upper hand.
Matsuoka
stayed very low
whereas
Orgiryu
more or less stood up.
Matsuoka
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Orgiryu
who was trying to prevent that.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Matsuoka knew what he was doing there! Lovely arm-locking throw down!
A win by Kotenage
Orgiryu looked like he was trying to throw him down.
Bout No. 2
Shinfuji versus Mitsuuchi
On our left is the formidable
Shinfuji.
He has a record of 4 wins and 1 loses.
Opposite him will be
Mitsuuchi.
Mitsuuchi
has a score of
4 wins and 1 loses.
Mitsuuchi is taller but Shinfujiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Shinfuji
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!
Mitsuuchi
starts best.
Mitsuuchi
kept low
as did his opponent.
Mitsuuchi
has a better belt hold than
Shinfuji
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Shinfuji tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Mitsuuchi couldn't lift his opponent.
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Shinfuji is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Mitsuuchi lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Shinfuji goes for a trip but it doesn’t work this time.
Mitsuuchi had a hold but couldn't move him.
He is very close to going down!
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Shinfuji goes for a trip but it doesn’t work this time.
Mitsuuchi couldn't lift his opponent.
He seems bound to go down!
The two giants remain locked together.
Shinfuji tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Mitsuuchi will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
He seems bound to go down!
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Shinfuji forces him back and out with straight arms to shoulder and neck!
A win by Oshidashi
Mitsuuchi couldn't shift his opponent.
Bout No. 1
Daigonishiki versus Tamanoryu
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Daigonishiki.
He is from the
0 heya.
Opposite him will be
Tamanoryu.
Tamanoryu
trains at the
0 stable.
Tamanoryu is taller and heavier than Daigonishiki.
The best chance for
Tamanoryu
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Daigonishiki
starts best.
Daigonishiki
more or less stood up
whereas
Tamanoryu
sprung up.
Daigonishiki
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Tamanoryu
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Daigonishiki
pulls his opponent off balance.
Tamanoryu
has been outmanoeuvred!
Graceful movement of both feet and hands by
Daigonishiki
who wins by
Hikiotoshi
