Bout No. 14

Aminishiki versus Kyokushuho

Now we see

Aminishiki.

He is from the

Ashaenumi heya.

He has been matched today with

Kyokushuho.

Kyokushuho

 trains at the

Tomozuna stable.

Kyokushuho is taller and heavier than Aminishiki.

The best chance for

Aminishiki

 may be his excellent

balance.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Kyokushuho

wins the tachiai.

Kyokushuho

more or less stood up

whereas

Aminishiki

stayed very low.

Kyokushuho

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

Aminishiki

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Kyokushuho

slaps down on his opponent and moves.

Aminishiki

has been outmanoeuvred!

Wonderful hataki by

Kyokushuho

who wins by

Oshidashi

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Kyokushuho won the tachiai.

Kyokushuho benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Aminishiki

Kyokushuho showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.

Aminishiki expected his opponent to do that.

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? The relative momentum more or less cancelled each other out this time.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

This is where Kyokushuho made his winning move.

Kyokushuho executed well to pull him forward and down.

Aminishiki wanted  to secure the belt.

This combination of actions  was good for Aminishiki

Kyokushuho had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Aminishiki had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.

Kyokushuho was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Kyokushuho maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

The finish was Oshidashi  - Pushing the opponent out of the ring

Aminishiki fought with moderate intensity. Kyokushuho did not commit himself.

Aminishiki didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Kyokushuho did a little to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 13

Takekaze versus Wakaseiun

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

Takekaze.

He is from the

Oguruma heya.

He has been matched today with

Wakaseiun.

Wakaseiun

 trains at the

unplaced stable.

Wakaseiun is taller but Takekazeis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Takekaze

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…

Wakaseiun

looks to have the advantage.

Wakaseiun

stepped forward

whereas

Takekaze

stayed very low.

Wakaseiun

works a right-arm inside grip on

Takekaze

who gets an inferior hold.

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

Both men are committed to grappling now.

Wakaseiun spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.

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

He seems bound to go down!

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

Wakaseiun has the better hold now.  Here he goes!  Lifts him over the rope!

He wins by Yorikiri

Takekaze decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Wakaseiun won the tachiai.

Takekaze gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.

Wakaseiun showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.

The tachiai tactics more or less cancelled each other out.

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? Takekaze definitely created more momentum.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were locked together.

Wakaseiun got the better of this phase.

Wakaseiun was partially successful in his attempt  to twist and topple him.

Takekaze wanted  to unbalance and throw him.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Wakaseiun had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Takekaze had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.

Wakaseiun was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Takekaze maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 3
At this point the fighters were locked together.

Wakaseiun unbalanced him further by trying to throw him.

Wakaseiun unbalanced him further by trying to twist and topple him.

Takekaze was looking to unbalance and throw him.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Wakaseiun had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Takekaze had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.

Wakaseiun was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Takekaze maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase. Takekaze lost his footing.

Phase 4
At this point the fighters were locked together.

Wakaseiun was clinical in managing to twist and topple him.

Wakaseiun executed well to unbalance and throw him.

Takekaze was looking to throw him.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Wakaseiun had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Takekaze had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.

Wakaseiun was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Takekaze maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Takekaze used the rope in this phase.

The kimarite was Yorikiri  - frontal force out

Takekaze showed great intensity in this bout. Wakaseiun held back a little.

Takekaze didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Wakaseiun did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 12

Kotoeko versus Matsuoka

On the east side we have

Kotoeko.

He is ranked as

Juryo(11e)

He has been matched today with

Matsuoka.

Matsuoka

 is ranked as

Juryo(11w)

Matsuoka is taller but Kotoekois the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Kotoeko

 may be his excellent

technique.

The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…

Nokotta!

a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!

Kotoeko

has the advantage from the tachiai.

Kotoeko

more or less stood up

whereas

Matsuoka

stayed very low.

Kotoeko

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Matsuoka

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Matsuoka

shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.

Kotoeko

loses balance trying to

get into position.

The rikishi remain separated.

Matsuoka slams in low and secures the best hold.

Kotoeko looked like a deer in headlights there!

He seems dominated now.

The rikishi mesh, each clasping for some sort of grip.

Matsuoka lifts him out as he might a barrel!

Matsuoka wins by Yorikiri

Kotoeko was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Kotoeko won the tachiai.

Kotoeko gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.

Kotoeko looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.

Matsuoka out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Kotoeko

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? The relative momentum more or less cancelled each other out this time.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

Matsuoka got the better of this phase.

Matsuoka made progress by trying  to pull him forward and down.

Kotoeko attempted to outmanoeuvre him.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Kotoeko had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Kotoeko had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.

Matsuoka was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Kotoeko maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.

Matsuoka unbalanced him further by trying to get a belt grip.

Matsuoka was partially successful in his attempt  to get a belt grip.

Kotoeko attempted to pull him forward and down.

This combination of actions  was good for Matsuoka

Matsuoka had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Kotoeko had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.

Kotoeko was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Kotoeko maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase. Kotoeko lost his footing.

Phase 4
At this point the fighters were locked together.

Matsuoka was clinical in managing to twist and topple him.

Matsuoka won the bout when he was able to throw him down.

Kotoeko attempted to twist and topple him.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Matsuoka had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Kotoeko had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.

Matsuoka was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Kotoeko maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.

Kotoeko used the rope in this phase.

A win by Yorikiri  - frontal force out

Kotoeko fought with moderate intensity. The same could be said for Matsuoka

Kotoeko had some success in preventing his opponent's actions. Matsuoka did a little to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 11

Takanoiwa versus Yamaguchi

On the east side we have

Takanoiwa.

He is from the

Takanohana heya.

His opponent today is

Yamaguchi.

Yamaguchi

 trains at the

Miyagino stable.

Yamaguchi is taller and heavier than Takanoiwa.

The best chance for

Yamaguchi

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Yamaguchi

gets the better of the tachiai.

Yamaguchi

sprung up

whereas

Takanoiwa

more or less stood up.

Yamaguchi

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

Takanoiwa

who was trying to prevent that.

They immediately come together once more…

Takanoiwa

gets and excellent over arm hold

Yamaguchi

is knocked back

he tried to push him away.

Now they become locked.

Takanoiwa attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.

Yamaguchi was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.

He is very close to going down!

This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!

Takanoiwa uses his opponent's forward motion by slapping him down by his shoulder while stepping to the side!

Takanoiwa wins by Hatukikomi

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

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Yamaguchi won the tachiai.

Yamaguchi benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Takanoiwa

Takanoiwa looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.

Takanoiwa expected his opponent to do that.

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? The relative momentum more or less cancelled each other out this time.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

Takanoiwa got the better of this phase.

Takanoiwa improved his position by attempting to get a belt hold.

Yamaguchi attempted to force him back with an oshi attack.

This combination of actions  was good for Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Takanoiwa had a small advantage acting with the better balance.

Yamaguchi was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Yamaguchi maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 3
At this point the fighters were locked together.

Takanoiwa improved his position by attempting to throw him.

Takanoiwa made progress by trying  to throw him down.

Yamaguchi attempted to twist and topple him.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Takanoiwa had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Takanoiwa had a small advantage acting with the better balance.

Takanoiwa was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Yamaguchi maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 4
At this point the fighters were locked together.

Takanoiwa executed well to throw him down.

Takanoiwa was clinical in managing to throw him down.

Yamaguchi tried to throw him.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Takanoiwa had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Takanoiwa had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.

Takanoiwa was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Yamaguchi maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

The kimarite was Hatukikomi  - slap down

Takanoiwa fought quite carefully. The same could be said for Yamaguchi

Takanoiwa had some success in preventing his opponent's actions. Yamaguchi did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 10

Toyohibiki versus Tenei

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

Toyohibiki.

He is ranked as

Juryo(6w)

He has been matched today with

Tenei.

Tenei

 is ranked as

Juryo(12w)

Tenei is taller but Toyohibikiis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Toyohibiki

 may be his excellent

technique.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Toyohibiki

starts best.

Toyohibiki

stayed very low

whereas

Tenei

sprung up.

Toyohibiki

delivered his shoulder to the throat of

Tenei

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Toyohibiki

shows fine yotsu-zumo skills, gaining the best position.

Tenei

is making the best of it but

he tried to push him away.

Both pairs of hands frantically search for the opponent's mawashi.

Toyohibiki shows enormous all round power to lean back and carry his opponent over the rope!

A win by Yorikiri

Tenei went to throw and was caught off balance.

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Toyohibiki won the tachiai.

Toyohibiki gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.

Toyohibiki looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.

Toyohibiki expected his opponent to do that.

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? Toyohibiki definitely created more momentum.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

Toyohibiki got the better of this phase.

Toyohibiki was partially successful in his attempt  to get a belt grip.

Tenei wanted  to force him back with an oshi attack.

This combination of actions  was good for Tenei

Toyohibiki had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Toyohibiki had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.

Tenei was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Toyohibiki maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 3
At this point the fighters were locked together.

Toyohibiki was clinical in managing to unbalance and throw him.

Toyohibiki executed well to unbalance and throw him.

Tenei wanted  to throw him.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Toyohibiki had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Toyohibiki had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.

Toyohibiki was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Toyohibiki maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Tenei used the rope in this phase.

The finish was Yorikiri  - frontal force out

Toyohibiki showed great intensity in this bout. Tenei held back a little.

Toyohibiki didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Tenei did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 9

Asanoyama versus Onozuna

Preparing to fight now is

Asanoyama.

He is ranked as

Juryo(4e)

Opposite him will be

Onozuna.

Onozuna

 is ranked as

Juryo(12e)

Asanoyama is taller and heavier than Onozuna.

The best chance for

Asanoyama

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

both rikishi launch forwards!

Asanoyama

has the upper hand.

Asanoyama

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Asanoyama

delivered his shoulder to the throat of

Onozuna

whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.

They immediately come together once more…

Asanoyama

is forcing his way forward.

Onozuna

is forced backwards and out!

Wonderful oshi-zumo by

Asanoyama

who wins by

Oshidashi

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Asanoyama won the tachiai.

Neither fighter gained a significant advantage from their tachiai height.

Asanoyama looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.

The tachiai tactics more or less cancelled each other out.

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? Asanoyama definitely created more momentum.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

This is where Asanoyama made his winning move.

Asanoyama executed well to hold him off.

Onozuna wanted  to outmanoeuvre him.

This combination of actions  was good for Onozuna

Asanoyama had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Asanoyama had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.

Asanoyama was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Asanoyama maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Onozuna used the rope in this phase. Asanoyama lost his footing.

It was classed as a win by Oshidashi  - Pushing the opponent out of the ring

Asanoyama showed great intensity in this bout. Onozuna held back a little.

Asanoyama didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Onozuna did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 8

Abi versus Osunaarashi

Preparing to fight now is

Abi.

He is ranked as

Juryo(1w)

Facing him is

Osunaarashi.

Osunaarashi

 is ranked as

Juryo(10e)

Osunaarashi is taller and heavier than Abi.

The best chance for

Osunaarashi

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi take their positions…

Nokotta!

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

Osunaarashi

has the advantage from the tachiai.

Osunaarashi

stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique

whereas

Abi

stayed very low.

Osunaarashi

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

Abi

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Abi

shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.

Osunaarashi

isn't able to

get into position.

The bout remains at distance.

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

Abi landed ineffective slaps.

He has lost balance completely!

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

Osunaarashi works his arm behind his opponent and is able to throw him down!

He wins by Sukuinage

Abi was too slow.

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Osunaarashi won the tachiai.

Osunaarashi benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Abi

There was not much too choose between them in terms of skill.

Osunaarashi out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Abi

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? The relative momentum more or less cancelled each other out this time.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

Abi got the better of this phase.

Abi was partially successful in his attempt  to make his opponent over-reach.

Osunaarashi tried to make his opponent over-reach.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Osunaarashi had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Abi had a small advantage acting with the better balance.

Abi was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Osunaarashi maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.

Osunaarashi unbalanced him further by trying to make his opponent over-reach.

Osunaarashi was partially successful in his attempt  to make his opponent over-reach.

Abi attempted to push and shove.

This combination of actions  was good for Osunaarashi

Abi had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Abi had a small advantage acting with the better balance.

Osunaarashi was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Osunaarashi maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 4
At this point the fighters were still apart.

Osunaarashi was able to outmanoeuvre him.

Osunaarashi executed well to back off and pull.

Abi was looking to back off and pull.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Osunaarashi had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Abi had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.

Abi was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Osunaarashi maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Abi used the rope in this phase.

The finish was Sukuinage  - beltless arm throw

Abi showed great intensity in this bout. Osunaarashi held back a little.

Abi didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Osunaarashi did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 7

Homarefuji versus Mitoryu

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Homarefuji.

He is from the

Isegahama heya.

He has been matched today with

Mitoryu.

Mitoryu

 trains at the

Nishikido stable.

Mitoryu is taller and heavier than Homarefuji.

The best chance for

Mitoryu

 may be his excellent

balance.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Mitoryu

has the advantage from the tachiai.

Mitoryu

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Mitoryu

makes a series of effective shoves on

Homarefuji

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Mitoryu

is forcing his way forward.

Homarefuji

is knocked back

as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.

After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.

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

A win by Oshidashi

Homarefuji was too slow.

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Mitoryu won the tachiai.

Neither fighter gained a significant advantage from their tachiai height.

Mitoryu showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.

Mitoryu out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Homarefuji

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? Mitoryu put more behind his tachiai than Homarefuji

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

Mitoryu got the better of this phase.

Mitoryu improved his position by attempting to push him back.

Homarefuji tried to outmanoeuvre him.

This combination of actions  was good for Homarefuji

Mitoryu had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Homarefuji had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.

Mitoryu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Mitoryu maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.

Mitoryu won the bout when he was able to push and shove.

Mitoryu was able to push him back.

Homarefuji was looking to pull him forward and down.

This combination of actions  was good for Homarefuji

Mitoryu had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Homarefuji had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.

Mitoryu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Mitoryu maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Homarefuji used the rope in this phase.

It was classed as a win by Oshidashi  - Pushing the opponent out of the ring

Homarefuji fought with moderate intensity. Mitoryu was totally committed to his actions.

Homarefuji didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Mitoryu did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 6

Hidenoumi versus Seiro

On the east side we have

Hidenoumi.

He is ranked as

Juryo(4w)

His challenger today is

Seiro.

Seiro

 is ranked as

Juryo(8e)

Seiro is taller but Hidenoumiis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Hidenoumi

 may be his excellent

balance.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Seiro

looks to have the advantage.

Seiro

sprung up

whereas

Hidenoumi

stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .

Seiro

exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over

Hidenoumi

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Seiro

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

Hidenoumi

isn't able to

secure a belt hold.

After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.

Seiro displays superb strength and energy working his opponent back and then knocking him off his feet!

A win by Oshitaoshi

Hidenoumi found his opponent too evasive.

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Seiro won the tachiai.

Neither fighter gained a significant advantage from their tachiai height.

Hidenoumi looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.

Seiro out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Hidenoumi

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? Hidenoumi definitely created more momentum.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

Seiro got the better of this phase.

Seiro unbalanced him further by trying to back off and pull.

Hidenoumi tried to get a belt grip.

This combination of actions  was good for Hidenoumi

Seiro had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Hidenoumi had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.

Seiro was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Hidenoumi maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.

Seiro was clinical in managing to back off and pull.

Seiro was clinical in managing to pull him forward and down.

Hidenoumi was looking to find the mawashi.

This combination of actions  was good for Hidenoumi

Seiro had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Hidenoumi had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.

Seiro was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Hidenoumi maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Hidenoumi used the rope in this phase.

The finish was Oshitaoshi  - Pushing the opponent down out of the ring (the opponent falls out of the ring instead of backing out)

Hidenoumi showed great intensity in this bout. Seiro did not commit himself.

Hidenoumi didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Seiro did a little to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 5

Chiyonoo versus Tochihiryu

Now we see

Chiyonoo.

He has been instructed to fight with a   very measured intensity.

Opposite him will be

Tochihiryu.

Tochihiryu

 has been told that he should show a  very measured intensity.

Chiyonoo is taller than Tochihiryu but Tochihiryu is heavier.

The best chance for

Chiyonoo

 may be his excellent

speed.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Tochihiryu

looks to have the advantage.

Tochihiryu

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Tochihiryu

exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over

Chiyonoo

who was trying to prevent that.

They immediately come together once more…

Tochihiryu

pulls his opponent off balance.

Chiyonoo

isn't able to

secure a belt hold.

The bout remains at distance.

Tochihiryu works his arm behind his opponent and is able to throw him down!

He wins by Sukuinage

Chiyonoo found his opponent too evasive.

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Tochihiryu won the tachiai.

Neither fighter gained a significant advantage from their tachiai height.

There was not much too choose between them in terms of skill.

The tachiai tactics more or less cancelled each other out.

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? The relative momentum more or less cancelled each other out this time.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

Tochihiryu got the better of this phase.

Tochihiryu made progress by trying  to back off and pull.

Chiyonoo was looking to get a belt hold.

This combination of actions  was good for Chiyonoo

Tochihiryu had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Chiyonoo had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.

Tochihiryu was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Tochihiryu maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.

Tochihiryu was able to back off and pull.

Tochihiryu won the bout when he was able to make his opponent over-reach.

Chiyonoo was looking to get a belt hold.

This combination of actions  was good for Chiyonoo

Tochihiryu had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Chiyonoo had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.

Tochihiryu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Tochihiryu maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

It was classed as a win by Sukuinage  - beltless arm throw

Chiyonoo fought quite carefully. The same could be said for Tochihiryu

Chiyonoo had some success in preventing his opponent's actions. Tochihiryu did a little to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 4

Meisei versus Sadanoumi

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Meisei.

He is ranked as

Juryo(7w)

His opponent today is

Sadanoumi.

Sadanoumi

 is ranked as

Juryo(2w)

Sadanoumi is taller but Meiseiis the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Sadanoumi

 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…

Sadanoumi

starts best.

Sadanoumi

more or less stood up

whereas

Meisei

stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .

Sadanoumi

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

Meisei

whose blows did not land as intended

They immediately come together once more…

Sadanoumi

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Meisei

is in real trouble!

Graceful movement of both feet and hands by

Sadanoumi

who wins by

Uwatenage

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Sadanoumi won the tachiai.

Sadanoumi benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Meisei

Sadanoumi showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.

Sadanoumi out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Meisei

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? The relative momentum more or less cancelled each other out this time.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

This is where Sadanoumi made his winning move.

Sadanoumi won the bout when he was able to outmanoeuvre him.

Meisei was looking to pull him forward and down.

This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.

Sadanoumi had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Meisei had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.

Sadanoumi was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Meisei maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

It was classed as a win by Uwatenage  -  overarm throw,

Meisei showed great intensity in this bout. Sadanoumi did not commit himself.

Meisei didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Sadanoumi did a little to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 3

Gagamaru versus Ura

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Gagamaru.

He is ranked as

Juryo(7e)

Facing him is

Ura.

Ura

 is ranked as

Juryo(13w)

Gagamaru is taller and heavier than Ura.

The best chance for

Gagamaru

 may be his excellent

technique.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!

Gagamaru

immediately gains momentum.

Gagamaru

stayed very low

whereas

Ura

stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .

Gagamaru

makes a series of effective shoves on

Ura

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Gagamaru

gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.

Ura

rocks back and tries to hold

as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.

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

Gagamaru uses all his weight to force out his opponent!

A win by Oshidashi

Ura couldn't match the speed of the attack.

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Gagamaru won the tachiai.

Ura benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Gagamaru

Gagamaru looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.

Gagamaru expected his opponent to do that.

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? Gagamaru definitely created more momentum.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

Gagamaru got the better of this phase.

Gagamaru unbalanced him further by trying to hold him off.

Ura attempted to make his opponent over-reach.

This combination of actions  was good for Ura

Gagamaru had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Gagamaru had a small advantage acting with the better balance.

Gagamaru was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Gagamaru maintained a significant  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.

Gagamaru was clinical in managing to force him back with an oshi attack.

Gagamaru won the bout when he was able to push him back.

Ura attempted to back off and pull.

This combination of actions  was good for Ura

Gagamaru had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Gagamaru had a small advantage acting with the better balance.

Gagamaru was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Gagamaru maintained a significant  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

The kimarite was Oshidashi  - Pushing the opponent out of the ring

Gagamaru showed great intensity in this bout. The same could be said for Ura

Gagamaru didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Ura did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 2

Tokushoryu versus Amakaze

On the east side we have

Tokushoryu.

He is from the

Kise heya.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Amakaze.

Amakaze

 trains at the

Oguruma stable.

Amakaze is taller and heavier than Tokushoryu.

The best chance for

Amakaze

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

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

Amakaze

starts best.

Amakaze

stayed very low

whereas

Tokushoryu

sprung up.

Amakaze

body charge forces back

Tokushoryu

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Amakaze

demonstrates sharp de-ashi-bayn - fast forward feet movement during an oshi attack.

Tokushoryu

is forced backwards and out!

What a powerful attack by

Amakaze

who wins by

Oshitaoshi

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Amakaze won the tachiai.

Amakaze benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Tokushoryu

Amakaze showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.

The tachiai tactics more or less cancelled each other out.

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? Amakaze put more behind his tachiai than Tokushoryu

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.

This is where Amakaze made his winning move.

Amakaze was able to hold him off.

Tokushoryu was looking to secure the belt.

This combination of actions  was good for Amakaze

Amakaze had momentum from the previous phase.  This was limited by the  combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Tokushoryu had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.

Amakaze was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Amakaze maintained a small  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

A win by Oshitaoshi  - Pushing the opponent down out of the ring (the opponent falls out of the ring instead of backing out)

Tokushoryu fought quite carefully. Amakaze was totally committed to his actions.

Tokushoryu didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Amakaze did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.

 

Bout No. 1

Tsurugisho versus Daigonishiki

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Tsurugisho.

He has been instructed to fight with a   very high intensity.

His opponent today is

Daigonishiki.

Daigonishiki

 has been told that he should show a  regular intensity.

Daigonishiki is taller but Tsurugishois the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Tsurugisho

 may be his excellent

technique.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Tsurugisho

starts better.

Tsurugisho

stayed very low

whereas

Daigonishiki

more or less stood up.

Tsurugisho

has a better belt hold than

Daigonishiki

who was trying to prevent that.

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

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

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

Tsurugisho decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

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

Daigonishiki looked like he was trying to throw him down.

He has his heel on the rope in desperation!

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

Tsurugisho lifts and waddles him out on his belly!

Tsurugisho wins by Yorikiri

Daigonishiki couldn't shift his opponent.

JASON'S REVIEW

Let's go back to how Tsurugisho won the tachiai.

Daigonishiki benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Tsurugisho

There was not much too choose between them in terms of skill.

Tsurugisho expected his opponent to do that.

The tachiai is all about weight, speed and intensity or in a word, momentum.  Who can bring the most, or can you use your opponent's momentum against him? The relative momentum more or less cancelled each other out this time.

Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were locked together.

Tsurugisho got the better of this phase.

Tsurugisho unbalanced him further by trying to throw him down.

Daigonishiki wanted  to use his hold to carry him out.

This combination of actions  was good for Daigonishiki

Tsurugisho had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Tsurugisho had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.

Tsurugisho was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Tsurugisho maintained a noticeable  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 3
At this point the fighters were locked together.

Daigonishiki made progress by trying  to use his hold to carry him out.

Daigonishiki made progress by trying  to power him out.

Tsurugisho attempted to throw him.

This combination of actions  was good for Daigonishiki

Tsurugisho had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Tsurugisho had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.

Tsurugisho was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Tsurugisho maintained a noticeable  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 4
At this point the fighters were locked together.

Tsurugisho made progress by trying  to lift him out.

Tsurugisho improved his position by attempting to use his hold to carry him out.

Daigonishiki was looking to throw him down.

This combination of actions  was good for Tsurugisho

Daigonishiki had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Tsurugisho had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.

Tsurugisho was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Tsurugisho maintained a noticeable  weight advantage through the bout.

Neither rikishi  used the rope in this phase.

Phase 5
At this point the fighters were locked together.

Tsurugisho executed well to throw him.

Tsurugisho was able to twist and topple him.

Daigonishiki attempted to lift him out.

This combination of actions  was good for Daigonishiki

Tsurugisho had momentum from the previous phase.  This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.

At this point Tsurugisho had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.

Tsurugisho was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.

Tsurugisho maintained a noticeable  weight advantage through the bout.

Daigonishiki used the rope in this phase.

The kimarite was Yorikiri  - frontal force out

Tsurugisho showed great intensity in this bout. Daigonishiki held back a little.

Tsurugisho didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Daigonishiki did a little to prevent his opponent's actions.