Bout No.18

Kotomiyakura versus Asahijo

On the east side we have

Kotomiyakura.

He is ranked as

Makushita (11e)

He has been matched today with

Asahijo.

Asahijo

 is ranked as

Makushita (11w)

Kotomiyakura is taller and heavier than Asahijo.

The best chance for

Kotomiyakura

 may be his excellent

technique.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!

Kotomiyakura

immediately gains momentum.

Kotomiyakura

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Kotomiyakura

shows nice inashi, outmanouvering

Asahijo

who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.

They immediately come together once more…

Kotomiyakura

shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.

Asahijo

isn't quick enough to

secure a belt hold.

The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?

Kotomiyakura works his arm under his opponents armpit and in a flash he has him on the floor!

A win by Sukuinage

Asahijo couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.

 

Bout No.17

Orgiryu versus Kitasatsuma

Preparing to fight now is

Orgiryu.

He is from the

0 heya.

His opponent today is

Kitasatsuma.

Kitasatsuma

 trains at the

0 stable.

Orgiryu is taller and heavier than Kitasatsuma.

The best chance for

Kitasatsuma

 may be his excellent

speed.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

Nokotta!

a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!

Orgiryu

starts better.

Orgiryu

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Orgiryu

shows nice inashi, outmanouvering

Kitasatsuma

who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.

They immediately come together once more…

Orgiryu

circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.

Kitasatsuma

isn't able to

secure a belt hold.

Both rikishi come forward again.

Orgiryu is on his toes and gradually making his opponent lose balance

Kitasatsuma couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.

After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.

Orgiryu is using a slap and  move policy to good effect.

Kitasatsuma couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.

He didn't connect and has lost balance!

For a moment there is space between the fighters…

Orgiryu uses his overarm hold to spin his opponent sidelong into the clay!

A win by Uwatenage

Kitasatsuma couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.

 

 

Bout No.16

Asahimaru versus Narumi

On our left is the formidable

Asahimaru.

He has a record of 0 wins and 1 loses.

His opponent today is

Narumi.

Narumi

 has a score of

0 wins and 1 loses.

Narumi is taller and heavier than Asahimaru.

The best chance for

Asahimaru

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Asahimaru

immediately gains momentum.

Asahimaru

stepped forward

whereas

Narumi

more or less stood up.

Asahimaru

fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of

Narumi

who tried to evade.

The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.

Now we will see who has the superior yotsu-sumo skills.

Asahimaru tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.

Narumi couldn't improve his grip.

He has his heel on the rope in desperation!

The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.

Asahimaru shows enormous alround power to lean back and carry his opponents over the rope!

He wins by Yorikiri

Narumi couldn't improve his grip.

 

 

Bout No.15

Kototebakari versus Kakutaiki

In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is

Kototebakari.

He is from the

0 heya.

His challenger today is

Kakutaiki.

Kakutaiki

 trains at the

0 stable.

Kototebakari is taller than Kakutaiki but Kakutaiki is heavier.

The best chance for

Kototebakari

 may be his excellent

balance.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Kakutaiki

immediately gains momentum.

Kakutaiki

kept low

whereas

Kototebakari

more or less stood up.

Kakutaiki

shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of

Kototebakari

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.

Kakutaiki seems very at home in these close quarter contests, finishing here with a rapid overarm throw!

He wins by Uwatenage

Kototebakari couldn't improve his grip.

 

Bout No.14

Tsukahara versus Daishiryu

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Tsukahara.

He is from the

0 heya.

Opposite him will be

Daishiryu.

Daishiryu

 trains at the

0 stable.

Tsukahara is taller and heavier than Daishiryu.

The best chance for

Tsukahara

 may be his excellent

speed.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

both rikishi launch forwards!

Daishiryu

wins the tachiai battle.

Daishiryu

sprung up

whereas

Tsukahara

stayed very low.

Daishiryu

is quick to try hataki (slap down)on

Tsukahara

Its all over!  That was quick!

Tsukahara

is well beaten!

Daishiryu

was quick to slap down his shoulder.

A win by Hatukikomi.

 

 

Bout No.13

Watanabe versus Hayasaka

Preparing to fight now is

Watanabe.

He is ranked as

Makushita (5w)

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Hayasaka.

Hayasaka

 is ranked as

Makushita (16w)

Watanabe is taller and heavier than Hayasaka.

The best chance for

Watanabe

 may be his excellent

speed.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Watanabe

starts better.

Watanabe

sprung up

whereas

Hayasaka

more or less stood up.

Watanabe

shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of

Hayasaka

who tried to evade.

The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.

The fighters are joined in a mass of heaving flesh.

Watanabe attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.

Hayasaka couldn't improve his grip.

He seems bound to go down!

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

Watanabe forces him back by his shoulder, back and out!

A win by Oshidashi

Hayasaka couldn't improve his grip.

 

Bout No.12

Satoiazuma versus Kotoimagawa

On our left is the formidable

Satoiazuma.

He is ranked as

Makushita (3w)

He has been matched today with

Kotoimagawa.

Kotoimagawa

 is ranked as

Makushita (17e)

Satoiazuma is taller and heavier than Kotoimagawa.

The best chance for

Satoiazuma

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!

Satoiazuma

has the upper hand.

Satoiazuma

kept low

whereas

Kotoimagawa

more or less stood up.

Satoiazuma

fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of

Kotoimagawa

who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.

The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.

Both men are committed to grappling now.

Satoiazuma is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.

Kotoimagawa couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

He just does enough to stay up.

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Satoiazuma works his hands to ever better grips and then lifts and slides his giant cargo over the rope!

A win by Yorikiri

Kotoimagawa couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

 

Bout No.11

Hattorizakuru versus Nishimura

On the east side we have

Hattorizakuru.

He is from the

0 heya.

Opposite him will be

Nishimura.

Nishimura

 trains at the

0 stable.

Nishimura is taller and heavier than Hattorizakuru.

The best chance for

Hattorizakuru

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Nishimura

has the advantage from the tachiai.

Nishimura

more or less stood up

whereas

Hattorizakuru

stayed very low.

Nishimura

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Hattorizakuru

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Hattorizakuru

gets and excellent over arm hold

Nishimura

is making the best of it but

he was trying to avoid this contact.

They come together, each clasping for some sort of hold.

Nishimura has worked himself into the best position here.

Hattorizakuru couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

He is doing all he can to stay in the dohyo!

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

Hattorizakuru heaves his opponent to the tawara - but not quite over.

Nishimura couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.

Hattorizakuru goes for a trip but it doesn’t work this time.

Nishimura couldn't improve his grip.

The two giants remain locked together.

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Hattorizakuru is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.

Nishimura couldn't improve his grip.

The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.

Nishimura has worked himself into the best position here.

Hattorizakuru couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

He's lost balance and is in trouble!

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Hattorizakuru tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.

Nishimura couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

He has his heel on the rope in desperation!

They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.

Hattorizakuru spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

Nishimura couldn't improve his grip.

His hand nearly brushes the floor!

This is turning into an epic bout.

Hattorizakuru walks him out as easily as pushing a wheelbarrow! 

A win by Oshidashi

Nishimura couldn't improve his grip.

 

Bout No.10

Matsuoka versus Sawanofuji

On the east side we have

Matsuoka.

He has a record of 0 wins and 1 loses.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Sawanofuji.

Sawanofuji

 has a score of

0 wins and 1 loses.

Sawanofuji is taller but Matsuokais the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Sawanofuji

 may be his excellent

speed.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Matsuoka

has the advantage from the tachiai.

Matsuoka

stayed very low

whereas

Sawanofuji

more or less stood up.

Matsuoka

has a better belt hold than

Sawanofuji

who was trying to prevent that.

The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.

Matsuoka

capitalises on his better hold and

raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!

He showed tremendous strength!

Sawanofuji

attempted to

equal his skill.

Matsuoka wins by

Shitatenage

 

Bout No.9

Daigonishiki versus Yoshoyama

In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is

Daigonishiki.

He is from the

0 heya.

Opposite him will be

Yoshoyama.

Yoshoyama

 trains at the

0 stable.

Daigonishiki is taller and heavier than Yoshoyama.

The best chance for

Yoshoyama

 may be his excellent

speed.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

Nokotta!

a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!

Daigonishiki

wins the tachiai battle.

Daigonishiki

more or less stood up

whereas

Yoshoyama

kept low.

Daigonishiki

exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over

Yoshoyama

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Daigonishiki

slaps down on his opponent and moves.

Yoshoyama

can't keep his balance!

Graceful movment of both feet and hands by

Daigonishiki

who wins by

Hikiotoshi

 

Bout No.8

Mitsumune versus Tamanoryu

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Mitsumune.

He is ranked as

Makushita (7w)

His challenger today is

Tamanoryu.

Tamanoryu

 is ranked as

Makushita (9w)

Tamanoryu is taller and heavier than Mitsumune.

The best chance for

Tamanoryu

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!

Tamanoryu

unbalances his opponent.

Tamanoryu

sprung up

as did his opponent.

Tamanoryu

fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of

Mitsumune

manages an inside grip.

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.

Tamanoryu has the better position but is making only slow progress.

Mitsumune couldn't budge his opponent.

This is turning into an epic bout.

Tamanoryu heaves his opponent to the tawara - but not quite over.

Mitsumune couldn't budge his opponent.

He has his heel on the rope in desperation!

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

Tamanoryu heaves his opponent to the tawara - but not quite over.

Mitsumune couldn't budge his opponent.

He has his heel on the rope in desperation!

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

Tamanoryu lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.

Mitsumune couldn't budge his opponent.

A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!

They are both waiting for the other to tire.

Tamanoryu tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.

Mitsumune couldn't budge his opponent.

He has been pushed right back to the tawara!

They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.

Tamanoryu slowly makes ground with his better belt grip and then slams his opponent over the rope and into the spectators!

He wins by Yoritaoshi

Mitsumune couldn't budge his opponent.

 

Bout No.7

Shinfuji versus Umiwatari

Now we see

Shinfuji.

He is from the

0 heya.

He has been matched today with

Umiwatari.

Umiwatari

 trains at the

0 stable.

Umiwatari is taller but Shinfujiis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Umiwatari

 may be his excellent

speed.

The rikishi take their positions…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Shinfuji

wins the tachiai battle.

Shinfuji

kept low

as did his opponent.

Shinfuji

has a better belt hold than

Umiwatari

who also has a mawashi hold.

The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.

They are locked together - will this suit the bigger man?

Shinfuji spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

Umiwatari couldn't budge his opponent.

They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.

Shinfuji spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

Umiwatari couldn't budge his opponent.

The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.

Shinfuji fails with the throw but is still in change.

Umiwatari couldn't budge his opponent.

They are both waiting for the other to tire.

Shinfuji is not short of finishing it with that throw.

Umiwatari couldn't budge his opponent.

His hand nearly brushes the floor!

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Shinfuji spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

Umiwatari couldn't budge his opponent.

He just about stay's upright!

They are both waiting for the other to tire.

Shinfuji tries an overarm throw but somehow his opponents hops and keeps up.

Umiwatari couldn't budge his opponent.

He seems bound to go down!

This is turning into an epic bout.

Umiwatari is making progress in small lifts and steps.

Shinfuji couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

Shinfuji works his hands to ever better grips and then lifts and slides his giant cargo over the rope!

He wins by Yorikiri

Umiwatari couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

 

Bout No.6

Fukuda versus Mitsuuchi

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Fukuda.

He is ranked as

Makushita (5e)

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Mitsuuchi.

Mitsuuchi

 is ranked as

Makushita (12e)

Fukuda is taller than Mitsuuchi but Mitsuuchi is heavier.

The best chance for

Fukuda

 may be his excellent

speed.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Fukuda

gets the better of the tachiai.

Fukuda

stayed very low

whereas

Mitsuuchi

kept low.

Fukuda

body charge forces back

Mitsuuchi

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Fukuda

drives his way forward.

Mitsuuchi

is forced backwards and out!

A great combination of force and technique by

Fukuda

who wins by

Oshidashi

 

Bout No.5

Osumifuji versus Moriurara

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Osumifuji.

He is from the

0 heya.

He has been matched today with

Moriurara.

Moriurara

 trains at the

0 stable.

Moriurara is taller and heavier than Osumifuji.

The best chance for

Moriurara

 may be his excellent

balance.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!

Osumifuji

unbalances his opponent.

Osumifuji

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Osumifuji

uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back

Moriurara

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Osumifuji

shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.

Moriurara

is taken back

as he tried to grab the mawashi.

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

Osumifuji inches him to the tawara in a series of short lifts and over!

Osumifuji wins by Yorikiri

Moriurara couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.

 

Bout No.4

Kiminofuji versus Takita

Now we see

Kiminofuji.

He is from the

0 heya.

He has been matched today with

Takita.

Takita

 trains at the

0 stable.

Kiminofuji is taller and heavier than Takita.

The best chance for

Kiminofuji

 may be his excellent

speed.

We are ready for the tachiai…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Takita

starts best.

Takita

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Takita

shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of

Kiminofuji

manages an inside grip.

The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.

The rikishi lean into each other securing their holds.

Kiminofuji lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.

Takita couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

This is turning into an epic bout.

Takita locks and upper body hold but then extends his arms and forces his opponent out!

A win by Oshidashi

Kiminofuji couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

 

Bout No.3

Shachinofugi versus Yokuyusei

On our left is the formidable

Shachinofugi.

He has a record of 1 wins and 0 loses.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Yokuyusei.

Yokuyusei

 has a score of

1 wins and 0 loses.

Yokuyusei is taller and heavier than Shachinofugi.

The best chance for

Yokuyusei

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Shachinofugi

immediately gains momentum.

Shachinofugi

more or less stood up

whereas

Yokuyusei

stayed very low.

Shachinofugi

exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over

Yokuyusei

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Yokuyusei

gains a strong outer arm grip on the mawashi.

Shachinofugi

has been brought into an unfaourable grapple - 

he was trying to avoid this contact.

The rikishi's bodies are pressed together searching for an advantage.

Yokuyusei slowly makes ground with his better belt grip and then slams his opponent over the rope and into the spectators!

He wins by Yoritaoshi

Shachinofugi couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.

 

Bout No.2

Wakaseiun versus Shimizu

In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is

Wakaseiun.

He is from the

0 heya.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Shimizu.

Shimizu

 trains at the

0 stable.

Wakaseiun is taller than Shimizu but Shimizu is heavier.

The best chance for

Wakaseiun

 may be his excellent

speed.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Wakaseiun

wins the tachiai.

Wakaseiun

stepped forward

whereas

Shimizu

more or less stood up.

Wakaseiun

has a better belt hold than

Shimizu

who tried to evade.

The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.

Wakaseiun

capitalises on his better hold and

is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!

He showed tremendous strength!

Shimizu

wasn't able to

improve his hold on the mawashi.

Wakaseiun wins by

Yoritaoshi

 

Bout No.1

Tenei versus Higohikari

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Tenei.

He is from the

0 heya.

He has been matched today with

Higohikari.

Higohikari

 trains at the

0 stable.

Tenei is taller than Higohikari but Higohikari is heavier.

The best chance for

Higohikari

 may be his excellent

technique.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Higohikari

has the upper hand.

Higohikari

stayed very low

whereas

Tenei

sprung up.

Higohikari

lets lose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of

Tenei

Its all over!  That was quick!

Tenei

loses in record time!

Higohikari

was angry today!  What force!

A win by Oshidashi.