Makushita Day Four January 2018
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 18
Kotoimagawa versus Sawanofuji
Preparing to fight now is
Kotoimagawa.
He is from the
0 heya.
His challenger today is
Sawanofuji.
Sawanofuji
trains at the
0 stable.
Sawanofuji is taller and heavier than Kotoimagawa.
The best chance for
Sawanofuji
may be his excellent
balance.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Kotoimagawa
starts better.
Kotoimagawa
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Kotoimagawa
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Sawanofuji
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Kotoimagawa
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Sawanofuji
is in real trouble!
Wonderful hataki by
Kotoimagawa
who wins by
Kotenage
Bout No. 17
Asahijo versus Narumi
Now we see
Asahijo.
He is ranked as
Makushita (11w)
He has been matched today with
Narumi.
Narumi
is ranked as
Makushita (13w)
Narumi is taller and heavier than Asahijo.
The best chance for
Asahijo
may be his excellent
speed.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Asahijo
looks to have the advantage.
Asahijo
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Asahijo
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Narumi
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Narumi
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Asahijo
loses balance trying to
get into position.
The rikishi remain separated.
Narumi uses his overarm hold to spin his opponent sidelong into the clay!
A win by Uwatenage
Asahijo never got a lasting hold.
Bout No. 16
Kototebakari versus Yoshoyama
Preparing to fight now is
Kototebakari.
He is from the
0 heya.
He has been matched today with
Yoshoyama.
Yoshoyama
trains at the
0 stable.
Kototebakari is taller and heavier than Yoshoyama.
The best chance for
Kototebakari
may be his excellent
balance.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Yoshoyama
looks to have the advantage.
Yoshoyama
kept low
whereas
Kototebakari
more or less stood up.
Yoshoyama
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Kototebakari
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Yoshoyama walks him out as easily as pushing a wheelbarrow!
Yoshoyama wins by Oshidashi
Kototebakari knew he needed a better position.
Bout No. 15
Nishimura versus Higohikari
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Nishimura.
He is ranked as
Makushita (17w)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Higohikari.
Higohikari
is ranked as
Makushita (18e)
Higohikari is taller and heavier than Nishimura.
The best chance for
Higohikari
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Nishimura
wins the tachiai battle.
Nishimura
more or less stood up
whereas
Higohikari
stayed very low.
Nishimura
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Higohikari
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Nishimura
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Higohikari
isn't able to
secure a belt hold.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Nishimura is on his toes and gradually making his opponent lose balance
Higohikari needed to get inside and to the mawashi faster.
He momentum took him too far forward!
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Nishimura cleverly slaps his opponent's should, knocking him slightly off balance.
Higohikari couldn’t get a hand on him today!
He momentum took him too far forward!
They bounce off each other and prepare to lauch their next attacks.
Nishimura demonstrates lovely nage technique with that under arm throw!
A win by Shitatenage
Higohikari wanted to hold but never got close enough.
Bout No. 14
Shimizu versus Hayasaka
Now we see
Shimizu.
He has a record of 1 wins and 2 loses.
He has been matched today with
Hayasaka.
Hayasaka
has a score of
1 wins and 2 loses.
Shimizu is taller and heavier than Hayasaka.
The best chance for
Shimizu
may be his excellent
balance.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Hayasaka
looks to have the advantage.
Hayasaka
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Hayasaka
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Shimizu
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Hayasaka
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Shimizu
over committed trying to
get into position.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Hayasaka cleverly slaps his opponent's should, knocking him slightly off balance.
Shimizu failed to get out of the way.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Hayasaka has the best position with a shoulder and a nudge on his opponent.
Shimizu showed poor instincts and got caught.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Hayasaka is using a slap and move policy to good effect.
Shimizu failed to get out of the way.
He is struggling to regain his balance.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Hayasaka is low and springs with powerful legs, running his opponent out of the ring!
Hayasaka wins by Oshidashi
Shimizu simply wasn't fast enough at the end.
Bout No. 13
Kitasatsuma versus Daishiryu
Now we see
Kitasatsuma.
He has a record of 1 wins and 2 loses.
His opponent today is
Daishiryu.
Daishiryu
has a score of
1 wins and 2 loses.
Kitasatsuma is taller than Daishiryu but Daishiryu is heavier.
The best chance for
Kitasatsuma
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Daishiryu
starts best.
Daishiryu
sprung up
whereas
Kitasatsuma
more or less stood up.
Daishiryu
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Kitasatsuma
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Daishiryu
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Kitasatsuma
isn't able to
secure a belt hold.
After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.
Daishiryu walks him out as easily as pushing a wheelbarrow!
He wins by Oshidashi
Bout No. 12
Umiwatari versus Moriurara
Now we see
Umiwatari.
He is ranked as
Makushita (10w)
Opposite him will be
Moriurara.
Moriurara
is ranked as
Makushita (12w)
Moriurara is taller and heavier than Umiwatari.
The best chance for
Moriurara
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Moriurara
has the upper hand.
Moriurara
stayed very low
whereas
Umiwatari
kept low.
Moriurara
lets lose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Umiwatari
Its all over! That was quick!
Umiwatari
is well beaten!
Moriurara
showed incredible power through his legs with that push out.
A win by Oshidashi.
Bout No. 11
Tsukahara versus Mitsumune
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Tsukahara.
He is ranked as
Makushita (6w)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Mitsumune.
Mitsumune
is ranked as
Makushita (7w)
Tsukahara is taller and heavier than Mitsumune.
The best chance for
Tsukahara
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Mitsumune
wins the tachiai.
Mitsumune
sprung up
whereas
Tsukahara
stayed very low.
Mitsumune
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Tsukahara
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Mitsumune
makes the most of his belt hold and
raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Tsukahara
couldn't
force him back.
Mitsumune wins by
Suckinage
Bout No. 10
Shachinofugi versus Kiminofuji
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Shachinofugi.
He has a record of 1 wins and 2 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Kiminofuji.
Kiminofuji
has a score of
1 wins and 2 loses.
Kiminofuji is taller and heavier than Shachinofugi.
The best chance for
Kiminofuji
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Shachinofugi
looks to have the advantage.
Shachinofugi
more or less stood up
whereas
Kiminofuji
stayed very low.
Shachinofugi
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Kiminofuji
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Shachinofugi
pulls his opponent off balance.
Kiminofuji
over committed trying to
secure a belt hold.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Shachinofugi seems to rest before launching a supreme pushing attack, winning by force!
A win by Oshidashi
Kiminofuji wanted to try and close the fight.
Bout No. 9
Takita versus Yokuyusei
On the east side we have
Takita.
He is ranked as
Makushita (14w)
His opponent today is
Yokuyusei.
Yokuyusei
is ranked as
Makushita (15w)
Yokuyusei is taller and heavier than Takita.
The best chance for
Yokuyusei
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Yokuyusei
has the upper hand.
Yokuyusei
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Yokuyusei
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Takita
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Takita
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Yokuyusei
isn't able to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Takita looks to have the better position.
Yokuyusei found his opponent too evasive.
He doesn’t look like he can get any sort of hold.
The rikishi's bodies are pressed together.
Takita tries an overarm throw but somehow his opponent hops and keeps up.
Yokuyusei was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
He is very close to going down!
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Takita seems to rest before launching a supreme pushing attack, winning by force!
A win by Oshidashi
Yokuyusei couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
Bout No. 8
Kotomiyakura versus Mitsuuchi
Preparing to fight now is
Kotomiyakura.
He is from the
0 heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Mitsuuchi.
Mitsuuchi
trains at the
0 stable.
Kotomiyakura is taller than Mitsuuchi but Mitsuuchi is heavier.
The best chance for
Kotomiyakura
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Mitsuuchi
wins the tachiai battle.
Mitsuuchi
kept low
whereas
Kotomiyakura
more or less stood up.
Mitsuuchi
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Kotomiyakura
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.
Mitsuuchi has his head down and those great leg get to work. He pushes him out!
Mitsuuchi wins by Oshidashi
Kotomiyakura knew he needed a better position.
Bout No. 7
Asahimaru versus Orgiryu
Preparing to fight now is
Asahimaru.
He has a record of 2 wins and 1 loses.
His opponent today is
Orgiryu.
Orgiryu
has a score of
2 wins and 1 loses.
Asahimaru is taller and heavier than Orgiryu.
The best chance for
Asahimaru
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Orgiryu
unbalances his opponent.
Orgiryu
more or less stood up
whereas
Asahimaru
stepped forward.
Orgiryu
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Asahimaru
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Orgiryu
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Asahimaru
can't keep his balance!
What a skilful passing move by
Orgiryu
who wins by
Hikiotoshi
Bout No. 6
Watanabe versus Shinfuji
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Watanabe.
He is ranked as
Makushita (5w)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Shinfuji.
Shinfuji
is ranked as
Makushita (6e)
Shinfuji is taller and heavier than Watanabe.
The best chance for
Watanabe
may be his excellent
speed.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Shinfuji
looks to have the advantage.
Shinfuji
kept low
whereas
Watanabe
sprung up.
Shinfuji
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Watanabe
who gets an inferior hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Shinfuji
makes the most of his belt hold and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Watanabe
wanted to
defend himself with some slaps.
Shinfuji wins by
Uwatenage
Bout No. 5
Satoiazuma versus Fukuda
Preparing to fight now is
Satoiazuma.
He is from the
0 heya.
Opposite him will be
Fukuda.
Fukuda
trains at the
0 stable.
Fukuda is taller and heavier than Satoiazuma.
The best chance for
Fukuda
may be his excellent
balance.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Fukuda
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Fukuda
stayed very low
whereas
Satoiazuma
kept low.
Fukuda
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Satoiazuma
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Fukuda
drives his way forward.
Satoiazuma
is forced backwards and out!
Wonderful oshi-zumo by
Fukuda
who wins by
Tsukidashi - series of hand thrusts
Bout No. 4
Tenei versus Wakaseiun
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Tenei.
He has a record of 2 wins and 1 loses.
He has been matched today with
Wakaseiun.
Wakaseiun
has a score of
2 wins and 1 loses.
Tenei is taller and heavier than Wakaseiun.
The best chance for
Wakaseiun
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Tenei
wins the tachiai battle.
Tenei
sprung up
whereas
Wakaseiun
stepped forward.
Tenei
works a right-arm inside grip on
Wakaseiun
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?
Tenei inches him to the tawara in a series of short lifts and over!
Tenei wins by Yorikiri
Wakaseiun couldn't get enough behind the throw.
Bout No. 3
Matsuoka versus Kakutaiki
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Matsuoka.
He is from the
0 heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Kakutaiki.
Kakutaiki
trains at the
0 stable.
Matsuoka is taller than Kakutaiki but Kakutaiki is heavier.
The best chance for
Kakutaiki
may be his excellent
speed.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Matsuoka
gets the better of the tachiai.
Matsuoka
stayed very low
whereas
Kakutaiki
kept low.
Matsuoka
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Kakutaiki
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.
Matsuoka fails with the throw but is still in change.
Kakutaiki will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
He seems bound to go down!
This is turning into an epic bout.
Matsuoka shows clinical speed to get a good mawashi grip before sliding his opponent onto his side!
He wins by Uwatenage
Kakutaiki had a hold but couldn't move him.
Bout No. 2
Hattorizakuru versus Tamanoryu
Preparing to fight now is
Hattorizakuru.
He is ranked as
Makushita (3e)
His opponent today is
Tamanoryu.
Tamanoryu
is ranked as
Makushita (9w)
Tamanoryu is taller and heavier than Hattorizakuru.
The best chance for
Hattorizakuru
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Hattorizakuru
starts better.
Hattorizakuru
stayed very low
whereas
Tamanoryu
sprung up.
Hattorizakuru
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Tamanoryu
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Hattorizakuru
is forcing his way forward.
Tamanoryu
is knocked back
as he tried to push.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Tamanoryu powers into his opponent, knocking him back.
Hattorizakuru showed no regard for defense.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Tamanoryu knocks aside obstructing arms to fix a grip on his opponent's mawashi.
Hattorizakuru never got a lasting hold.
The rikishi's bodies are pressed together searching for an advantage.
Hattorizakuru has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Tamanoryu lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
He seems powerless in the face of this lift.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Tamanoryu tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Hattorizakuru couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Hattorizakuru tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Tamanoryu had a hold but couldn't move him.
He seems powerless in the face of this lift.
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Tamanoryu tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Hattorizakuru couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
He has his heel on the rope in desperation!
The two giants remain locked together.
Tamanoryu wriggles right into his opponent's belly, almosts sitting him on his lap and lifts him over the rope!
A win by Yorikiri
Hattorizakuru lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
Bout No. 1
Osumifuji versus Daigonishiki
Now we see
Osumifuji.
He has a record of 3 wins and 0 loses.
His challenger today is
Daigonishiki.
Daigonishiki
has a score of
3 wins and 0 loses.
Osumifuji is taller and heavier than Daigonishiki.
The best chance for
Osumifuji
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Daigonishiki
immediately gains momentum.
Daigonishiki
more or less stood up
whereas
Osumifuji
stayed very low.
Daigonishiki
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Osumifuji
Its all over! That was quick!
Osumifuji
is well beaten!
Daigonishiki
was quick to slap down his shoulder.
A win by Hatukikomi.
