Makushita Day Five
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 18
Kototebakari versus Sawanofuji
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Kototebakari.
He is ranked as
Makushita (7e)
His opponent today is
Sawanofuji.
Sawanofuji
is ranked as
Makushita (18w)
Kototebakari is taller and heavier than Sawanofuji.
The best chance for
Kototebakari
may be his excellent
balance.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Kototebakari
wins the tachiai.
Kototebakari
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Kototebakari
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Sawanofuji
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Kototebakari
pulls his opponent off balance.
Sawanofuji
loses balance trying to
get into position.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Kototebakari demonstrates lovely nage technique with that under arm throw!
A win by Shitatenage
Sawanofuji looked like he was trying for some sort of downward slap.
Bout No. 17
Asahijo versus Kotoimagawa
Preparing to fight now is
Asahijo.
He is ranked as
Makushita (11w)
He has been matched today with
Kotoimagawa.
Kotoimagawa
is ranked as
Makushita (17e)
Kotoimagawa is taller and heavier than Asahijo.
The best chance for
Asahijo
may be his excellent
balance.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Kotoimagawa
wins the tachiai battle.
Kotoimagawa
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Kotoimagawa
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Asahijo
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Asahijo
gains a strong outer arm grip on the mawashi.
Kotoimagawa
has been brought into an unfavourable grapple -
he was trying to avoid this contact.
Now they are clasping each other.
Kotoimagawa spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.
Asahijo decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Kotoimagawa attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Asahijo couldn't get enough behind the throw.
He seems bound to go down!
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Kotoimagawa pushes him out with extended arms!
Kotoimagawa wins by Oshidashi
Asahijo couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
Bout No. 16
Narumi versus Yoshoyama
Now we see
Narumi.
He has a record of 1 wins and 3 loses.
He has been matched today with
Yoshoyama.
Yoshoyama
has a score of
1 wins and 3 loses.
Yoshoyama is taller and heavier than Narumi.
The best chance for
Yoshoyama
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Yoshoyama
starts best.
Yoshoyama
kept low
whereas
Narumi
more or less stood up.
Yoshoyama
has a better belt hold than
Narumi
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Yoshoyama attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Narumi couldn't get the sort of hold he needed.
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Yoshoyama spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.
Narumi couldn't overcome the inferior belt hold.
His hand nearly brushes the floor!
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Yoshoyama inches him to the tawara in a series of short lifts and over!
He wins by Yorikiri
Narumi struggled in the grapple.
Bout No. 15
Kiminofuji versus Shimizu
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Kiminofuji.
He has a record of 1 wins and 3 loses.
His opponent today is
Shimizu.
Shimizu
has a score of
1 wins and 3 loses.
Kiminofuji is taller and heavier than Shimizu.
The best chance for
Kiminofuji
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Shimizu
starts better.
Shimizu
more or less stood up
whereas
Kiminofuji
stayed very low.
Shimizu
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Kiminofuji
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Shimizu
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Kiminofuji
over committed trying to
secure a belt hold.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Shimizu cunningly uses his opponents forward commitment to press him down with a shoulder slap!
He wins by Hatukikomi
Kiminofuji wanted to try and close the fight.
Bout No. 14
Tsukahara versus Higohikari
Now we see
Tsukahara.
He is ranked as
Makushita (6w)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Higohikari.
Higohikari
is ranked as
Makushita (18e)
Higohikari is taller and heavier than Tsukahara.
The best chance for
Tsukahara
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Higohikari
wins the tachiai.
Higohikari
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Higohikari
lets lose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Tsukahara
Its all over! That was quick!
Tsukahara
never got going!
Higohikari
showed incredible power through his legs with that push out.
A win by Oshidashi.
Bout No. 13
Umiwatari versus Kitasatsuma
On the east side we have
Umiwatari.
He is ranked as
Makushita (10w)
He has been matched today with
Kitasatsuma.
Kitasatsuma
is ranked as
Makushita (13e)
Umiwatari is taller and heavier than Kitasatsuma.
The best chance for
Umiwatari
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Kitasatsuma
wins the tachiai.
Kitasatsuma
more or less stood up
whereas
Umiwatari
kept low.
Kitasatsuma
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Umiwatari
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Kitasatsuma
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Umiwatari
isn't able to
get into position.
The bout remains at distance.
Kitasatsuma pushes him out with extended arms!
He wins by Oshidashi
Umiwatari was too slow.
Bout No. 12
Moriurara versus Nishimura
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Moriurara.
He has a record of 2 wins and 2 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Nishimura.
Nishimura
has a score of
2 wins and 2 loses.
Moriurara is taller and heavier than Nishimura.
The best chance for
Moriurara
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…
Nishimura
immediately gains momentum.
Nishimura
more or less stood up
whereas
Moriurara
stayed very low.
Nishimura
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Moriurara
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Nishimura
pulls his opponent off balance.
Moriurara
loses balance trying to
secure a belt hold.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Nishimura is moving like a bee to unsettle his opponent.
Moriurara couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.
He is struggling to regain his balance.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Nishimura forces him back and out with straight arms to shoulder and neck!
A win by Oshidashi
Moriurara couldn’t get a hand on him today!
Bout No. 11
Wakaseiun versus Yokuyusei
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Wakaseiun.
He is from the
0 heya.
Opposite him will be
Yokuyusei.
Yokuyusei
trains at the
0 stable.
Yokuyusei is taller and heavier than Wakaseiun.
The best chance for
Yokuyusei
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Yokuyusei
unbalances his opponent.
Yokuyusei
stayed very low
whereas
Wakaseiun
stepped forward.
Yokuyusei
body charge forces back
Wakaseiun
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Yokuyusei
is forcing his way forward.
Wakaseiun
can't do enough to stop the attack!
What a powerful attack by
Yokuyusei
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 10
Satoiazuma versus Shachinofugi
On the east side we have
Satoiazuma.
He is from the
0 heya.
His challenger today is
Shachinofugi.
Shachinofugi
trains at the
0 stable.
Satoiazuma is taller and heavier than Shachinofugi.
The best chance for
Satoiazuma
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Satoiazuma
gets the better of the tachiai.
Satoiazuma
kept low
whereas
Shachinofugi
more or less stood up.
Satoiazuma
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Shachinofugi
who tried to evade.
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.
Shachinofugi is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Satoiazuma decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Satoiazuma muscles his opponents away from the centre of the dohyo.
Shachinofugi couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
This is turning into an epic bout.
Satoiazuma fails with the throw but is still in change.
Shachinofugi couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Satoiazuma deliberately steps back and then turns, spinning his opponent over the rope and landing on top of him!
Satoiazuma wins by Utchari
Shachinofugi went to throw and was caught off balance.
Bout No. 9
Watanabe versus Mitsumune
Now we see
Watanabe.
He has a record of 2 wins and 2 loses.
Opposite him will be
Mitsumune.
Mitsumune
has a score of
2 wins and 2 loses.
Mitsumune is taller and heavier than Watanabe.
The best chance for
Watanabe
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Mitsumune
gets the better of the tachiai.
Mitsumune
sprung up
as did his opponent.
Mitsumune
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Watanabe
who also has a mawashi hold.
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.
Mitsumune rests on his opponent and then bursts into action, lifting him clean out!
He wins by Yorikiri
Watanabe had a hold but couldn't move him.
Bout No. 8
Asahimaru versus Kotomiyakura
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Asahimaru.
He is from the
0 heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Kotomiyakura.
Kotomiyakura
trains at the
0 stable.
Kotomiyakura is taller and heavier than Asahimaru.
The best chance for
Asahimaru
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Asahimaru
starts better.
Asahimaru
stepped forward
whereas
Kotomiyakura
more or less stood up.
Asahimaru
has a better belt hold than
Kotomiyakura
who was trying to prevent that.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Asahimaru
makes the most of his belt hold and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Kotomiyakura
wasn't able to
find a decent grip.
Asahimaru wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No. 7
Daishiryu versus Hayasaka
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Daishiryu.
He has a record of 2 wins and 2 loses.
His challenger today is
Hayasaka.
Hayasaka
has a score of
2 wins and 2 loses.
Hayasaka is taller but Daishiryuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Hayasaka
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Daishiryu
starts best.
Daishiryu
sprung up
whereas
Hayasaka
more or less stood up.
Daishiryu
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Hayasaka
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Daishiryu
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Hayasaka
over committed trying to
get into position.
The rikishi remain separated.
Daishiryu is low and springs with powerful legs, running his opponent out of the ring!
A win by Oshidashi
Hayasaka was too slow.
Bout No. 6
Hattorizakuru versus Shinfuji
On the east side we have
Hattorizakuru.
He is ranked as
Makushita (3e)
Facing him is
Shinfuji.
Shinfuji
is ranked as
Makushita (6e)
Hattorizakuru is taller than Shinfuji but Shinfuji is heavier.
The best chance for
Hattorizakuru
may be his excellent
speed.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Hattorizakuru
unbalances his opponent.
Hattorizakuru
stayed very low
whereas
Shinfuji
kept low.
Hattorizakuru
body charge forces back
Shinfuji
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Shinfuji
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Hattorizakuru
isn't able to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Shinfuji has an overarm hold and throws his opponent down!
A win by Uwatedashinage
Hattorizakuru needed to get inside and to the mawashi faster.
Bout No. 5
Osumifuji versus Orgiryu
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Osumifuji.
He is from the
0 heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Orgiryu.
Orgiryu
trains at the
0 stable.
Osumifuji is taller and heavier than Orgiryu.
The best chance for
Osumifuji
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Orgiryu
unbalances his opponent.
Orgiryu
more or less stood up
whereas
Osumifuji
stayed very low.
Orgiryu
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Osumifuji
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Orgiryu
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Osumifuji
loses balance trying to
secure a belt hold.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Orgiryu seems to rest before launching a supreme pushing attack, winning by force!
He wins by Oshidashi
Osumifuji wanted to hold but never got close enough.
Bout No. 4
Mitsuuchi versus Kakutaiki
Preparing to fight now is
Mitsuuchi.
He is ranked as
Makushita (12e)
His opponent today is
Kakutaiki.
Kakutaiki
is ranked as
Makushita (14e)
Mitsuuchi is taller than Kakutaiki but Kakutaiki is heavier.
The best chance for
Kakutaiki
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Kakutaiki
gets the better of the tachiai.
Kakutaiki
kept low
as did his opponent.
Kakutaiki
works a right-arm inside grip on
Mitsuuchi
who gets an inferior hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Both men are committed to grappling now.
Mitsuuchi spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.
Kakutaiki had a hold but couldn't move him.
He just does enough to stay up.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Mitsuuchi uses his overarm hold to spin his opponent sidelong into the clay!
Mitsuuchi wins by Uwatenage
Kakutaiki had a hold but couldn't move him.
Bout No. 3
Tenei versus Takita
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Tenei.
He is from the
0 heya.
Opposite him will be
Takita.
Takita
trains at the
0 stable.
Tenei is taller and heavier than Takita.
The best chance for
Tenei
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Takita
wins the tachiai.
Takita
stayed very low
whereas
Tenei
sprung up.
Takita
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Tenei
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Takita
capitalises on his better hold and
raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Tenei
wanted to
move him.
Takita wins by
Shitatenage
Bout No. 2
Daigonishiki versus Fukuda
On our left is the formidable
Daigonishiki.
He is from the
0 heya.
His challenger today is
Fukuda.
Fukuda
trains at the
0 stable.
Fukuda is taller and heavier than Daigonishiki.
The best chance for
Fukuda
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Daigonishiki
wins the tachiai battle.
Daigonishiki
more or less stood up
whereas
Fukuda
stayed very low.
Daigonishiki
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Fukuda
Its all over! That was quick!
Fukuda
loses in record time!
Daigonishiki
used his opponent's own motion against him.
A win by Hatukikomi.
Bout No. 1
Matsuoka versus Tamanoryu
Now we see
Matsuoka.
He is ranked as
Makushita (1w)
Opposite him will be
Tamanoryu.
Tamanoryu
is ranked as
Makushita (9w)
Tamanoryu is taller and heavier than Matsuoka.
The best chance for
Tamanoryu
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Matsuoka
starts best.
Matsuoka
stayed very low
whereas
Tamanoryu
sprung up.
Matsuoka
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Tamanoryu
who also has a mawashi hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Now we will see who has the superior yotsu-sumo skills.
Tamanoryu muscles his opponents away from the centre of the dohyo.
Matsuoka couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
This is turning into an epic bout.
Tamanoryu tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Matsuoka decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Tamanoryu heaves his opponent to the tawara - but not quite over.
Matsuoka couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
The two giants remain locked together.
Tamanoryu tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Matsuoka twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
He seems powerless in the face of this lift.
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Tamanoryu has the better position and shoulders his opponent towards the edge.
Matsuoka couldn't get enough behind the throw.
He has been pushed right back to the tawara!
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Tamanoryu lifts him out as he might a barrel!
A win by Yorikiri
Matsuoka couldn't get enough behind the throw.
