Makushita Day Three January 2018
Results
Commentaries
Bout No.18
Nishimura versus Sawanofuji
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Nishimura.
He is ranked as
Makushita (17w)
Facing him is
Sawanofuji.
Sawanofuji
is ranked as
Makushita (18w)
Nishimura is taller and heavier than Sawanofuji.
The best chance for
Sawanofuji
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Nishimura
gets the better of the tachiai.
Nishimura
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Nishimura
shows nice inashi, outmanouvering
Sawanofuji
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Nishimura
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Sawanofuji
isn't quick enough to
get into position.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Nishimura is low and springs with powerful legs, running his oppnent out of the ring!
A win by Oshidashi
Sawanofuji failed to get out of the way.
Bout No.17
Hayasaka versus Kotoimagawa
On our left is the formidable
Hayasaka.
He has a record of 0 wins and 2 loses.
His challenger today is
Kotoimagawa.
Kotoimagawa
has a score of
0 wins and 2 loses.
Hayasaka is taller and heavier than Kotoimagawa.
The best chance for
Kotoimagawa
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Hayasaka
wins the tachiai battle.
Hayasaka
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Hayasaka
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Kotoimagawa
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Hayasaka
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Kotoimagawa
isn't quick enough to
secure a belt hold.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Hayasaka has the best position with a shoulder and a nudge on his opponent.
Kotoimagawa couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.
He momentum took him too far forward!
The bout remains at distance.
Hayasaka walks him out as easily as pushing a wheelbarrow!
A win by Oshidashi
Kotoimagawa couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.
Bout No.16
Narumi versus Shimizu
On our left is the formidable
Narumi.
He is from the
0 heya.
Facing him is
Shimizu.
Shimizu
trains at the
0 stable.
Shimizu is taller and heavier than Narumi.
The best chance for
Shimizu
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Shimizu
wins the tachiai.
Shimizu
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Shimizu
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Narumi
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Shimizu
pulls his opponent off balance.
Narumi
over committed trying to
get into position.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Shimizu is on his toes and gradually making his opponent lose balance
Narumi failed to get out of the way.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Narumi smartly pulls his opponent off balance.
Shimizu failed to get out of the way.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Shimizu is circling his opponent and unsettling him.
Narumi failed to get out of the way.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Shimizu is not eager to engage and suceeds in avoiding contact.
Narumi failed to get out of the way.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Shimizu cleverly slaps his opponent's should, knocking him slightly off balance.
Narumi failed to get out of the way.
The bout remains at distance.
Shimizu is proving evasive and unbalancing his opponent with little pushes.
Narumi failed to get out of the way.
He is struggling to regain his balance.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Shimizu demonstrates lovely nage technique with that under arm throw!
A win by Shitatenage
Narumi failed to get out of the way.
Bout No.15
Asahijo versus Kitasatsuma
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Asahijo.
He is from the
0 heya.
His opponent today is
Kitasatsuma.
Kitasatsuma
trains at the
0 stable.
Kitasatsuma is taller and heavier than Asahijo.
The best chance for
Asahijo
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Kitasatsuma
gets the better of the tachiai.
Kitasatsuma
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Kitasatsuma
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Asahijo
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Kitasatsuma
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Asahijo
loses balance trying to
secure a belt hold.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Kitasatsuma seems very at home in these close quarter contests, finishing here with a rapid overarm throw!
He wins by Uwatenage
Asahijo couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.
Bout No.14
Yoshoyama versus Umiwatari
On our left is the formidable
Yoshoyama.
He is from the
0 heya.
Opposite him will be
Umiwatari.
Umiwatari
trains at the
0 stable.
Yoshoyama is taller than Umiwatari but Umiwatari is heavier.
The best chance for
Umiwatari
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Yoshoyama
immediately gains momentum.
Yoshoyama
kept low
as did his opponent.
Yoshoyama
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Umiwatari
who gets an inferior hold.
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.
Yoshoyama tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Umiwatari couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Yoshoyama goes for a trip but it doesn’t work this time.
Umiwatari couldn't budge his opponent.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Umiwatari lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Yoshoyama couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
He has been pushed right back to the tawara!
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Yoshoyama tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Umiwatari couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
The two giants remain locked together.
Umiwatari goes for brute force but his opponent uses the rope to hold him up.
Yoshoyama couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
The stalement is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Yoshoyama lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Umiwatari couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
He seems powerless in the face of this lift.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Umiwatari works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!
A win by Oshitaoshi
Yoshoyama couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
Bout No.13
Kototebakari versus Mitsumune
On our left is the formidable
Kototebakari.
He has a record of 0 wins and 2 loses.
Facing him is
Mitsumune.
Mitsumune
has a score of
0 wins and 2 loses.
Kototebakari is taller than Mitsumune but Mitsumune is heavier.
The best chance for
Kototebakari
may be his excellent
speed.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Mitsumune
looks to have the advantage.
Mitsumune
sprung up
whereas
Kototebakari
more or less stood up.
Mitsumune
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Kototebakari
who was trying to prevent that.
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!
Kototebakari
couldn't
get a better hold.
Mitsumune wins by
Yorikiri
Bout No.12
Yokuyusei versus Higohikari
Now we see
Yokuyusei.
He is from the
0 heya.
Opposite him will be
Higohikari.
Higohikari
trains at the
0 stable.
Yokuyusei is taller and heavier than Higohikari.
The best chance for
Higohikari
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Yokuyusei
starts best.
Yokuyusei
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Yokuyusei
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Higohikari
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Yokuyusei
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Higohikari
isn't strong enough to stop him!
A great combination of force and technique by
Yokuyusei
who wins by
Tsukiotoshi - hard thrust over the doho forcing opponent off his feet.
Bout No.11
Takita versus Daishiryu
Now we see
Takita.
He has a record of 1 wins and 1 loses.
Facing him is
Daishiryu.
Daishiryu
has a score of
1 wins and 1 loses.
Takita is taller and heavier than Daishiryu.
The best chance for
Takita
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Takita
looks to have the advantage.
Takita
stayed very low
whereas
Daishiryu
sprung up.
Takita
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.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Takita rests on his opponent and then bursts into action, lifting him clean out!
A win by Yorikiri
Daishiryu couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
Bout No.10
Mitsuuchi versus Moriurara
Preparing to fight now is
Mitsuuchi.
He is from the
0 heya.
His opponent today is
Moriurara.
Moriurara
trains at the
0 stable.
Moriurara is taller and heavier than Mitsuuchi.
The best chance for
Moriurara
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Moriurara
starts best.
Moriurara
stayed very low
whereas
Mitsuuchi
kept low.
Moriurara
body charge forces back
Mitsuuchi
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Mitsuuchi
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Moriurara
isn't able to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
The rikishi remain separated.
Mitsuuchi get the best position when the fighters connect.
Moriurara couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.
This is a really bad position for him.
Now they become enlocked.
Mitsuuchi is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Moriurara couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
He just does enough to stay up.
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Mitsuuchi performs a throw on his opponent's locked arm. A stylish win!
Mitsuuchi wins by Kotenage
Moriurara couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
Bout No.9
Tsukahara versus Orgiryu
Now we see
Tsukahara.
He is from the
0 heya.
Opposite him will be
Orgiryu.
Orgiryu
trains at the
0 stable.
Tsukahara is taller and heavier than Orgiryu.
The best chance for
Tsukahara
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!
Orgiryu
wins the tachiai battle.
Orgiryu
more or less stood up
whereas
Tsukahara
stayed very low.
Orgiryu
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Tsukahara
Its all over! That was quick!
Tsukahara
is well beaten!
Orgiryu
pulled his opponent down by his arm.
A win by Hikiotoshi.
Bout No.8
Kiminofuji versus Shinfuji
On the east side we have
Kiminofuji.
He is from the
0 heya.
His challenger today is
Shinfuji.
Shinfuji
trains at the
0 stable.
Kiminofuji is taller than Shinfuji but Shinfuji is heavier.
The best chance for
Kiminofuji
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!
Kiminofuji
starts better.
Kiminofuji
stayed very low
whereas
Shinfuji
kept low.
Kiminofuji
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Shinfuji
who gets an inferior 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.
Shinfuji from nowhere spins on his feet and twists his oppoent to the floor!
He wins by Sukuinage
Kiminofuji couldn't budge his opponent.
Bout No.7
Tenei versus Shachinofugi
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Tenei.
He is from the
0 heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Shachinofugi.
Shachinofugi
trains at the
0 stable.
Tenei is taller and heavier than Shachinofugi.
The best chance for
Tenei
may be his excellent
technique.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Tenei
wins the tachiai battle.
Tenei
sprung up
whereas
Shachinofugi
more or less stood up.
Tenei
works a right-arm inside grip on
Shachinofugi
who was trying to prevent that.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Tenei
makes the most of his belt hold and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Shachinofugi
attempted to
match his technique.
Tenei wins by
Suckinage
Bout No.6
Kotomiyakura versus Kakutaiki
Preparing to fight now is
Kotomiyakura.
He is ranked as
Makushita (11e)
He has been matched today with
Kakutaiki.
Kakutaiki
is ranked as
Makushita (14e)
Kotomiyakura is taller than Kakutaiki but Kakutaiki is heavier.
The best chance for
Kotomiyakura
may be his excellent
balance.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Kakutaiki
starts best.
Kakutaiki
kept low
whereas
Kotomiyakura
more or less stood up.
Kakutaiki
has a better belt hold than
Kotomiyakura
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Kakutaiki
makes the most of his belt hold and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Kotomiyakura
attempted to
match his hold.
Kakutaiki wins by
Shitatenage
Bout No.5
Asahimaru versus Tamanoryu
Now we see
Asahimaru.
He is from the
0 heya.
He has been matched today with
Tamanoryu.
Tamanoryu
trains at the
0 stable.
Tamanoryu is taller and heavier than Asahimaru.
The best chance for
Tamanoryu
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!
Tamanoryu
starts best.
Tamanoryu
sprung up
whereas
Asahimaru
stepped forward.
Tamanoryu
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Asahimaru
who gets an inferior 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.
Tamanoryu will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!
He wins by Yorikiri
Asahimaru couldn't budge his opponent.
Bout No.4
Watanabe versus Daigonishiki
Now we see
Watanabe.
He is from the
0 heya.
His challenger today is
Daigonishiki.
Daigonishiki
trains at the
0 stable.
Daigonishiki is taller but Watanabeis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Watanabe
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Daigonishiki
gets the better of the tachiai.
Daigonishiki
more or less stood up
whereas
Watanabe
sprung up.
Daigonishiki
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Watanabe
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Daigonishiki
pulls his opponent off balance.
Watanabe
is in real trouble!
Graceful movment of both feet and hands by
Daigonishiki
who wins by
Okuridashi
Bout No.3
Osumifuji versus Fukuda
Preparing to fight now is
Osumifuji.
He is from the
0 heya.
His challenger today is
Fukuda.
Fukuda
trains at the
0 stable.
Fukuda is taller and heavier than Osumifuji.
The best chance for
Fukuda
may be his excellent
balance.
We are ready for the tachiai…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Osumifuji
starts best.
Osumifuji
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Osumifuji
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Fukuda
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Osumifuji
is forcing his way forward.
Fukuda
is taken back
as he tried to grab the mawashi.
They bounce off each other and prepare to lauch their next attacks.
Osumifuji works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!
He wins by Oshitaoshi
Fukuda couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.
Bout No.2
Hattorizakuru versus Satoiazuma
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Hattorizakuru.
He is from the
0 heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Satoiazuma.
Satoiazuma
trains at the
0 stable.
Hattorizakuru is taller and heavier than Satoiazuma.
The best chance for
Hattorizakuru
may be his excellent
balance.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Hattorizakuru
starts better.
Hattorizakuru
stayed very low
whereas
Satoiazuma
kept low.
Hattorizakuru
body charge forces back
Satoiazuma
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Hattorizakuru
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Satoiazuma
is unbalanced and is forced back.
as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.
Both rikishi come forward again.
Hattorizakuru rests on his opponent and then bursts into action, lifting him clean out!
A win by Yorikiri
Satoiazuma failed to get out of the way.
Bout No.1
Matsuoka versus Wakaseiun
On the east side we have
Matsuoka.
He has a record of 2 wins and 0 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Wakaseiun.
Wakaseiun
has a score of
2 wins and 0 loses.
Wakaseiun is taller but Matsuokais the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Wakaseiun
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Matsuoka
wins the tachiai battle.
Matsuoka
stayed very low
whereas
Wakaseiun
stepped forward.
Matsuoka
works a right-arm inside grip on
Wakaseiun
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.
Matsuoka attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Wakaseiun couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
He just about stay's upright!
The two giants remain locked together.
Matsuoka tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Wakaseiun couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
He is very close to going down!
The two giants remain locked together.
Matsuoka works his hands to ever better grips and then lifts and slides his giant cargo over the rope!
Matsuoka wins by Yorikiri
Wakaseiun couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
