S1 Haru - Makuuchi Day Six
Commentaries Bouts 21-11
Results / Fixtures
Standings
Bout No. 21
Myogiryu versus Sokokurai
On our left is the formidable
Myogiryu.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(14w)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Sokokurai.
Sokokurai
is ranked as
Maegashira(13e)
Sokokurai is taller but Myogiryuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Myogiryu
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Sokokurai
wins the tachiai battle.
Sokokurai
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Sokokurai
makes a series of effective shoves on
Myogiryu
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Myogiryu
demonstrates sharp de-ashi-bayn - fast forward feet movement during an oshi attack.
Sokokurai
is knocked back
as he tried to push.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Myogiryu slaps his opponent backwards.
Sokokurai was trying to force his opponent back.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Sokokurai comes forward in a hanare whirlwind (various pushing techniques).
Myogiryu showed no regard for defence.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Sokokurai powers forward, gaining momentum.
Myogiryu was trying to force his opponent back.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Sokokurai muscles his oppoent onto the back foot.
Myogiryu was trying to force his opponent back.
The rikishi remain separated.
Sokokurai powers into his opponent, knocking him back.
Myogiryu failed to make his thrusts tell.
He is so close to going out!
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Sokokurai is first to move from the locked position and easily carries him out!
A win by Yorikiri
Myogiryu landed ineffective slaps.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Sokokurai 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.
Myogiryu got the better of this phase.
Myogiryu improved his position by attempting to force him back with an oshi attack.
Sokokurai attempted to hold him off.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Sokokurai had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Myogiryu had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Myogiryu was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Myogiryu 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.
Myogiryu made progress by trying to push and shove.
Myogiryu made progress by trying to push him back.
Sokokurai attempted to hold him off.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Myogiryu had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Myogiryu had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Myogiryu was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Myogiryu 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.
Sokokurai made progress by trying to hold him off.
Sokokurai improved his position by attempting to push him back.
Myogiryu tried to push and shove.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Myogiryu had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Myogiryu had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Myogiryu was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Myogiryu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 5
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Sokokurai unbalanced him further by trying to push him back.
Sokokurai was partially successful in his attempt to push and shove.
Myogiryu tried to push him back.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Sokokurai had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Myogiryu had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Myogiryu was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Myogiryu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 6
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Sokokurai made progress by trying to push and shove.
Sokokurai was partially successful in his attempt to push and shove.
Myogiryu was looking to push him back.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Sokokurai had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Myogiryu had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Myogiryu was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Myogiryu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 7
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Sokokurai made progress by trying to push him back.
Sokokurai was partially successful in his attempt to force him back with an oshi attack.
Myogiryu was looking to push and shove.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Sokokurai had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Myogiryu had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Myogiryu was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Myogiryu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 8
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Sokokurai won the bout when he was able to force him back with an oshi attack.
Sokokurai was clinical in managing to push and shove.
Myogiryu tried to hold him off.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Sokokurai had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Myogiryu had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Myogiryu was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Myogiryu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Myogiryu used the rope in this phase.
A win by Yorikiri - frontal force out
Myogiryu fought quite carefully. Sokokurai held back a little.
Myogiryu didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Sokokurai did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 20
Kagayaki versus Aoiyama
On our left is the formidable
Kagayaki.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(13w)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Aoiyama.
Aoiyama
is ranked as
Maegashira(16w)
Kagayaki is taller than Aoiyama but Aoiyama is heavier.
The best chance for
Aoiyama
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Kagayaki
wins the tachiai battle.
Kagayaki
sprung up
whereas
Aoiyama
stepped forward.
Kagayaki
has a better belt hold than
Aoiyama
whose blows did not land as intended
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The rikishi are locked together.
Kagayaki disguises a throwing attack - yoru to misete nage o utta- faking yorikiri and trying to throw. Nearly came off too!
Aoiyama always had the worst hold.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Kagayaki tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Aoiyama couldn't shift his opponent.
The two giants remain locked together.
Kagayaki lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Aoiyama did not have the momentum to shift his opponent.
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Aoiyama heaves his opponent to the rice - but not quite over.
Kagayaki didn't have the strength to shift him
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Aoiyama definitely has the better hold now. Suceeds in working his hand right inside his opponents mawashi.
Kagayaki looked like he was trying to throw him down.
He's over-extended and looks to be on his way out!
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Aoiyama has the better hold now.
Kagayaki decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
He lost his footing there!
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Aoiyama doesn’t hold back with a series of nasty blows to the face, throat and shoulders before a simple force out!
He wins by Tsukidashi
Kagayaki couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Kagayaki won the tachiai.
Kagayaki gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
Aoiyama showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.
Aoiyama out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Kagayaki
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.
Aoiyama got the better of this phase.
Aoiyama was partially successful in his attempt to power him out.
Kagayaki was looking to lift him out.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Kagayaki had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kagayaki had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Aoiyama was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Aoiyama 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.
Kagayaki was partially successful in his attempt to throw him down.
Kagayaki was partially successful in his attempt to throw him down.
Aoiyama tried to make his opponent move.
This combination of actions was good for Kagayaki
Aoiyama had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kagayaki had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Aoiyama was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Aoiyama maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Aoiyama slipped badly.
Phase 4
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Kagayaki unbalanced him further by trying to carry him out.
Kagayaki unbalanced him further by trying to power him out.
Aoiyama was looking to use his hold to carry him out.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Kagayaki had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kagayaki had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Aoiyama was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Aoiyama maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 5
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Kagayaki improved his position by attempting to carry him out.
Kagayaki was partially successful in his attempt to power him out.
Aoiyama wanted to power him out.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Kagayaki had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kagayaki had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Aoiyama was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Aoiyama maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 6
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Aoiyama was partially successful in his attempt to use his hold to carry him out.
Aoiyama unbalanced him further by trying to use his hold to carry him out.
Kagayaki tried to lift him out.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Kagayaki had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kagayaki had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Aoiyama was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Aoiyama maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 7
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Aoiyama made progress by trying to improve his grip.
Aoiyama improved his position by attempting to lean on him.
Kagayaki tried to throw him down.
This combination of actions was good for Kagayaki
Aoiyama had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kagayaki had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Aoiyama was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Aoiyama maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 8
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Aoiyama unbalanced him further by trying to lean on him.
Aoiyama made progress by trying to make his opponent move.
Kagayaki was looking to throw him down.
This combination of actions was good for Kagayaki
Aoiyama had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kagayaki had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Aoiyama was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Aoiyama maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 9
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Aoiyama was able to improve his grip.
Aoiyama was able to improve his grip.
Kagayaki was looking to twist and topple him.
This combination of actions was good for Kagayaki
Aoiyama had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kagayaki had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Aoiyama was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Aoiyama maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Kagayaki used the rope in this phase. Kagayaki lost his footing.
A win by Tsukidashi - frontal thrust out
Kagayaki showed great intensity in this bout. Aoiyama did not commit himself.
Kagayaki didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Aoiyama did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 19
Daieisho versus Nishikigi
On our left is the formidable
Daieisho.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(14e)
He has been matched today with
Nishikigi.
Nishikigi
is ranked as
Maegashira(17e)
Nishikigi is taller and heavier than Daieisho.
The best chance for
Nishikigi
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Nishikigi
wins the tachiai.
Nishikigi
sprung up
whereas
Daieisho
more or less stood up.
Nishikigi
makes a series of effective shoves on
Daieisho
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Nishikigi
gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.
Daieisho
has been brought into an unfavourable grapple -
he was wanting a better belt grip.
The initial phase of the bout finishes and yotsu sumo begins!
Nishikigi wasn't in the mood to take any chanches! What a finish! I've rarely seen a rikishi shoved so far into the crowd below!
He wins by Oshitaoshi
Daieisho decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Nishikigi won the tachiai.
Nishikigi benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Daieisho
Nishikigi showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.
Daieisho 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? Nishikigi put more behind his tachiai than Daieisho
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.
Nishikigi got the better of this phase.
Nishikigi improved his position by attempting to get a belt grip.
Daieisho tried to find the mawashi.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Nishikigi had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Daieisho had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Nishikigi was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Nishikigi 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.
Nishikigi was clinical in managing to carry him out.
Nishikigi executed well to carry him out.
Daieisho was looking to unbalance and throw him.
This combination of actions was good for Nishikigi
Nishikigi had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Daieisho had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Nishikigi was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Nishikigi maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi 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)
Daieisho fought with moderate intensity. The same could be said for Nishikigi
Daieisho didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Nishikigi did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 18
Kotoyuki versus Daiamami
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Kotoyuki.
He has been instructed to fight with a very measured intensity.
His opponent today is
Daiamami.
Daiamami
has been told that he should show a regular intensity.
Daiamami is taller and heavier than Kotoyuki.
The best chance for
Daiamami
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Kotoyuki
starts best.
Kotoyuki
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Daiamami
stayed very low.
Kotoyuki
body charge forces back
Daiamami
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Daiamami
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Kotoyuki
is knocked back
as he tried to push.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Kotoyuki is proving evasive and unbalancing his opponent with little pushes.
Daiamami was trying to force his opponent back.
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Kotoyuki muscles his oppoent onto the back foot.
Daiamami failed to make an effective thrust.
He is using the tawara to stop himself going out!
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Daiamami sends his opponent back with a first thrust.
Kotoyuki was unable to get in a telling shove.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Kotoyuki uses his overarm grip to send his opponent spinning into the crowd!
A win by Uwatenage
Daiamami was trying to force his opponent back.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Kotoyuki won the tachiai.
Kotoyuki gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
Daiamami 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? The relative momentum more or less cancelled each other out this time.
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.
Daiamami got the better of this phase.
Daiamami improved his position by attempting to force him back with an oshi attack.
Kotoyuki tried to push him back.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Kotoyuki had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoyuki had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Daiamami was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Daiamami maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Kotoyuki lost his footing.
Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Kotoyuki improved his position by attempting to make his opponent over-reach.
Kotoyuki made progress by trying to pull him forward and down.
Daiamami wanted to force him back with an oshi attack.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoyuki
Daiamami had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoyuki had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Daiamami was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Daiamami maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Daiamami slipped badly.
Phase 4
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Kotoyuki unbalanced him further by trying to force him back with an oshi attack.
Kotoyuki was partially successful in his attempt to push him back.
Daiamami attempted to push him back.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Kotoyuki had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoyuki had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Daiamami was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Daiamami maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 5
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Daiamami improved his position by attempting to push and shove.
Daiamami was partially successful in his attempt to push and shove.
Kotoyuki was looking to force him back with an oshi attack.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Kotoyuki had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoyuki had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.
Daiamami was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Daiamami maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Kotoyuki lost his footing.
Phase 6
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Kotoyuki executed well to make his opponent over-reach.
Kotoyuki was clinical in managing to outmanoeuvre him.
Daiamami was looking to push and shove.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoyuki
Daiamami had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoyuki had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Daiamami was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Daiamami maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Daiamami slipped badly.
The finish was Uwatenage - overarm throw,
Kotoyuki fought quite carefully. Daiamami held back a little.
Kotoyuki didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Daiamami did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 17
Endo versus Yutakayama
On the east side we have
Endo.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(8w)
His challenger today is
Yutakayama.
Yutakayama
is ranked as
Maegashira(15w)
Yutakayama is taller and heavier than Endo.
The best chance for
Yutakayama
may be his excellent
balance.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Yutakayama
starts best.
Yutakayama
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Endo
more or less stood up.
Yutakayama
lets loose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Endo
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Yutakayama
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Endo
is taken back
as he tried to grab the mawashi.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Yutakayama is low and springs with powerful legs, running his opponent out of the ring!
Yutakayama wins by Oshidashi
Endo literally never got to grips with his opponent.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Yutakayama won the tachiai.
Endo gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
Yutakayama showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.
Endo 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? Yutakayama put more behind his tachiai than Endo
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.
Yutakayama got the better of this phase.
Yutakayama was partially successful in his attempt to force him back with an oshi attack.
Endo wanted to secure the belt.
This combination of actions was good for Yutakayama
Yutakayama had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Endo had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Yutakayama was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Yutakayama maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Endo lost his footing.
Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Yutakayama executed well to force him back with an oshi attack.
Yutakayama executed well to push him back.
Endo was looking to secure the belt.
This combination of actions was good for Yutakayama
Yutakayama had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Endo had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Yutakayama was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Yutakayama maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Endo used the rope in this phase.
A win by Oshidashi - Pushing the opponent out of the ring
Endo fought quite carefully. Yutakayama was totally committed to his actions.
Endo didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Yutakayama did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 16
Daishomaru versus Kyokutaisei
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Daishomaru.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(9w)
His challenger today is
Kyokutaisei.
Kyokutaisei
is ranked as
Maegashira(12w)
Kyokutaisei is taller but Daishomaruis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Kyokutaisei
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Daishomaru
looks to have the advantage.
Daishomaru
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Daishomaru
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Kyokutaisei
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Daishomaru
capitalises on his better hold and
walks his opponent to the edge of the ring to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Kyokutaisei
was trying to
match his technique.
Daishomaru wins by
Yorikiri
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Daishomaru won the tachiai.
Neither fighter gained a significant advantage from their tachiai height.
Daishomaru looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.
Kyokutaisei out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Daishomaru
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? Daishomaru definitely created more momentum.
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were locked together.
This is where Daishomaru made his winning move.
Daishomaru won the bout when he was able to throw him.
Kyokutaisei attempted to unbalance and throw him.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Daishomaru had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Daishomaru had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.
Daishomaru was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Daishomaru maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
The kimarite was Yorikiri - frontal force out
Daishomaru showed great intensity in this bout. Kyokutaisei held back a little.
Daishomaru didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Kyokutaisei did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 15
Okinoumi versus Shohozan
Preparing to fight now is
Okinoumi.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(7w)
He has been matched today with
Shohozan.
Shohozan
is ranked as
Maegashira(12e)
Okinoumi is taller and heavier than Shohozan.
The best chance for
Okinoumi
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Okinoumi
wins the tachiai battle.
Okinoumi
stepped forward
whereas
Shohozan
more or less stood up.
Okinoumi
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Shohozan
who was trying to prevent that.
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.
Okinoumi forces him back by his shoulder, back and out!
He wins by Oshidashi
Shohozan was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Okinoumi won the tachiai.
Okinoumi gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
Okinoumi looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.
Okinoumi 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? Shohozan put more behind his tachiai than Okinoumi
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were locked together.
Okinoumi got the better of this phase.
Okinoumi unbalanced him further by trying to lift him out.
Shohozan was looking to throw him down.
This combination of actions was good for Okinoumi
Okinoumi had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Okinoumi had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Okinoumi was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Okinoumi 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.
Okinoumi won the bout when he was able to use his hold to carry him out.
Okinoumi won the bout when he was able to use his hold to carry him out.
Shohozan was looking to throw him down.
This combination of actions was good for Okinoumi
Okinoumi had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Okinoumi had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.
Okinoumi was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Okinoumi maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Shohozan used the rope in this phase.
The finish was Oshidashi - Pushing the opponent out of the ring
Okinoumi fought with moderate intensity. The same could be said for Shohozan
Okinoumi didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Shohozan did a little to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 14
Kaisei versus Ishiura
Now we see
Kaisei.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(7e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Ishiura.
Ishiura
is ranked as
Maegashira(10e)
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Ishiura.
The best chance for
Kaisei
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Kaisei
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Kaisei
stayed very low
whereas
Ishiura
stepped forward.
Kaisei
body charge forces back
Ishiura
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Kaisei
is forcing his way forward.
Ishiura
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Kaisei uses all his weight to force out his opponent!
Kaisei wins by Oshidashi
Ishiura was trying to get to the side.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Kaisei won the tachiai.
Ishiura benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Kaisei
Kaisei looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.
Ishiura out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Kaisei
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? Kaisei definitely created more momentum.
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.
Kaisei got the better of this phase.
Kaisei made progress by trying to force him back with an oshi attack.
Ishiura tried to back off and pull.
This combination of actions was good for Ishiura
Kaisei had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kaisei had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Kaisei was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Kaisei maintained a significant weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Ishiura slipped badly.
Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Kaisei was clinical in managing to hold him off.
Kaisei executed well to push and shove.
Ishiura was looking to pull him forward and down.
This combination of actions was good for Ishiura
Kaisei had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kaisei had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Kaisei was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Kaisei maintained a significant weight advantage through the bout.
Ishiura used the rope in this phase.
A win by Oshidashi - Pushing the opponent out of the ring
Kaisei fought with moderate intensity. Ishiura did not commit himself.
Kaisei didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Ishiura did a little to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 13
Chiyonokuni versus Terunofuji
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Chiyonokuni.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(8e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Terunofuji.
Terunofuji
is ranked as
Maegashira(9e)
Terunofuji is taller and heavier than Chiyonokuni.
The best chance for
Terunofuji
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Terunofuji
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Terunofuji
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Terunofuji
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Chiyonokuni
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
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.
Terunofuji lifts him out as he might a barrel!
He wins by Yorikiri
Chiyonokuni went to throw and was caught off balance.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Terunofuji won the tachiai.
Chiyonokuni gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
Terunofuji showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.
Chiyonokuni 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? Terunofuji put more behind his tachiai than Chiyonokuni
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were locked together.
Terunofuji got the better of this phase.
Terunofuji was partially successful in his attempt to power him out.
Chiyonokuni attempted to twist and topple him.
This combination of actions was good for Terunofuji
Terunofuji had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Chiyonokuni had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Terunofuji was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Terunofuji 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.
Terunofuji was able to use his hold to carry him out.
Terunofuji executed well to carry him out.
Chiyonokuni attempted to unbalance and throw him.
This combination of actions was good for Terunofuji
Terunofuji had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Chiyonokuni had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Terunofuji was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Terunofuji maintained a noticeable weight advantage through the bout.
Chiyonokuni used the rope in this phase. Terunofuji slipped badly.
It was classed as a win by Yorikiri - frontal force out
Chiyonokuni fought with moderate intensity. Terunofuji was totally committed to his actions.
Chiyonokuni didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Terunofuji did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 12
Shodai versus Chiyomaru
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Shodai.
He is from the
Senkoho heya.
He has been matched today with
Chiyomaru.
Chiyomaru
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Shodai is taller than Chiyomaru but Chiyomaru is heavier.
The best chance for
Shodai
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a gigantic collision as the rikishi meet!
Shodai
wins the tachiai battle.
Shodai
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Shodai
makes a series of effective shoves on
Chiyomaru
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Shodai
drives his way forward.
Chiyomaru
is unbalanced and is forced back.
as he tried to grab the mawashi.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Shodai comes forward in a hanare whirlwind (various pushing techniques).
Chiyomaru found his opponent too evasive.
The rikishi remain separated.
Shodai combines timing with fierce power to knock his opponent back.
Chiyomaru couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.
He is using the tawara to stop himself going out!
Neither man has secured any sort of grip.
Shodai has him covering up and then thrusts him forward and down! An impressive finish!
A win by Tsukiotoshi
Chiyomaru needed to get inside and to the mawashi faster.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Shodai won the tachiai.
Neither fighter gained a significant advantage from their tachiai height.
Chiyomaru showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.
Shodai 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? Chiyomaru put more behind his tachiai than Shodai
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.
Shodai got the better of this phase.
Shodai was partially successful in his attempt to push him back.
Chiyomaru wanted to get a belt hold.
This combination of actions was good for Shodai
Shodai had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Shodai had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Chiyomaru was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyomaru maintained a noticeable weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Shodai made progress by trying to force him back with an oshi attack.
Shodai made progress by trying to force him back with an oshi attack.
Chiyomaru attempted to get a belt hold.
This combination of actions was good for Shodai
Shodai had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Shodai had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Shodai was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyomaru maintained a noticeable weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 4
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Shodai improved his position by attempting to force him back with an oshi attack.
Shodai made progress by trying to push him back.
Chiyomaru attempted to secure the belt.
This combination of actions was good for Shodai
Shodai had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Shodai had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Shodai was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyomaru maintained a noticeable weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 5
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Shodai was clinical in managing to push him back.
Shodai won the bout when he was able to hold him off.
Chiyomaru attempted to get a belt hold.
This combination of actions was good for Shodai
Shodai had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Shodai had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.
Shodai was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyomaru maintained a noticeable weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
It was classed as a win by Tsukiotoshi - thrust down
Shodai fought with moderate intensity. Chiyomaru was totally committed to his actions.
Shodai didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Chiyomaru did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 11
Chiyoshoma versus Ryuden
On our left is the formidable
Chiyoshoma.
He has been instructed to fight with a regular intensity.
He has been matched today with
Ryuden.
Ryuden
has been told that he should show a very high intensity.
Ryuden is taller and heavier than Chiyoshoma.
The best chance for
Chiyoshoma
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Ryuden
starts better.
Ryuden
stayed very low
whereas
Chiyoshoma
stepped forward.
Ryuden
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Chiyoshoma
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.
Ryuden lifts him out as he might a barrel!
He wins by Yorikiri
Chiyoshoma was trying to trip his opponent.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Ryuden won the tachiai.
Chiyoshoma gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
Ryuden showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.
Ryuden out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Chiyoshoma
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? Ryuden put more behind his tachiai than Chiyoshoma
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were locked together.
Ryuden got the better of this phase.
Ryuden made progress by trying to throw him.
Chiyoshoma was looking to twist and topple him.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Ryuden had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Chiyoshoma had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Ryuden was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Ryuden 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.
Ryuden executed well to unbalance and throw him.
Ryuden was clinical in managing to twist and topple him.
Chiyoshoma attempted to unbalance and throw him.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Ryuden had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Chiyoshoma had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Ryuden was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Ryuden maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Chiyoshoma used the rope in this phase.
The kimarite was Yorikiri - frontal force out
Chiyoshoma fought with moderate intensity. Ryuden was totally committed to his actions.
Chiyoshoma didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Ryuden did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Commentaries Bouts 10-1
Bout No. 10
Tochiozan versus Azumaryu
On the east side we have
Tochiozan.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(5w)
His opponent today is
Azumaryu.
Azumaryu
is ranked as
Maegashira(11w)
Azumaryu is taller and heavier than Tochiozan.
The best chance for
Azumaryu
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikishi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Tochiozan
unbalances his opponent.
Tochiozan
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tochiozan
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Azumaryu
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Azumaryu
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Tochiozan
is unbalanced and is forced back.
as he tried to push.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Azumaryu muscles his oppoent onto the back foot.
Tochiozan never got a lasting hold.
He is using the tawara to stop himself going out!
Both rikishi come forward again.
Azumaryu locks and upper body hold but then extends his arms and forces his opponent out!
A win by Oshidashi
Tochiozan couldn’t not reach his opponent's belt.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Tochiozan won the tachiai.
Tochiozan gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
Azumaryu 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? Azumaryu put more behind his tachiai than Tochiozan
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.
Azumaryu got the better of this phase.
Azumaryu made progress by trying to push and shove.
Tochiozan was looking to push him back.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Tochiozan had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Tochiozan had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Azumaryu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Azumaryu 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.
Azumaryu was partially successful in his attempt to push him back.
Azumaryu made progress by trying to hold him off.
Tochiozan wanted to secure the belt.
This combination of actions was good for Azumaryu
Azumaryu had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Tochiozan had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Azumaryu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Azumaryu maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 4
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Azumaryu won the bout when he was able to force him back with an oshi attack.
Azumaryu won the bout when he was able to force him back with an oshi attack.
Tochiozan was looking to secure the belt.
This combination of actions was good for Azumaryu
Azumaryu had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Tochiozan had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Azumaryu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Azumaryu maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Tochiozan used the rope in this phase.
The kimarite was Oshidashi - Pushing the opponent out of the ring
Tochiozan fought quite carefully. Azumaryu was totally committed to his actions.
Tochiozan didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Azumaryu did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 9
Ikioi versus Takarafuji
On the east side we have
Ikioi.
He has been instructed to fight with a regular intensity.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Takarafuji.
Takarafuji
has been told that he should show a very measured intensity.
Ikioi is taller and heavier than Takarafuji.
The best chance for
Ikioi
may be his excellent
technique.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Takarafuji
gets the better of the tachiai.
Takarafuji
stayed very low
whereas
Ikioi
more or less stood up.
Takarafuji
makes a series of effective shoves on
Ikioi
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Takarafuji
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Ikioi
is taken back
as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Ikioi is circling his opponent and unsettling him.
Takarafuji certainly tried to get going but lacked co-ordination.
After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.
Ikioi cleverly slaps his opponent's should, knocking him slightly off balance.
Takarafuji was striving to get a hold.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Ikioi is circling his opponent and unsettling him.
Takarafuji wanted to hold but never got close enough.
He has lost balance completely!
They bounce off each other and prepare to launch their next attacks.
Ikioi will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!
He wins by Yorikiri
Takarafuji found his opponent too evasive.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Takarafuji won the tachiai.
Ikioi gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
There was not much too choose between them in terms of skill.
Ikioi 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? Ikioi definitely created more momentum.
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.
Takarafuji got the better of this phase.
Takarafuji unbalanced him further by trying to hold him off.
Ikioi attempted to pull him forward and down.
This combination of actions was good for Ikioi
Takarafuji had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Ikioi had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Takarafuji was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Ikioi 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.
Ikioi unbalanced him further by trying to pull him forward and down.
Ikioi made progress by trying to pull him forward and down.
Takarafuji tried to push him back.
This combination of actions was good for Ikioi
Takarafuji had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Ikioi had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Ikioi was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Ikioi 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.
Ikioi was partially successful in his attempt to outmanoeuvre him.
Ikioi unbalanced him further by trying to back off and pull.
Takarafuji was looking to get a belt grip.
This combination of actions was good for Takarafuji
Ikioi had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Ikioi had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Ikioi was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Ikioi maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 5
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Ikioi improved his position by attempting to outmanoeuvre him.
Ikioi made progress by trying to back off and pull.
Takarafuji tried to secure the belt.
This combination of actions was good for Takarafuji
Ikioi had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Ikioi had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.
Ikioi was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Ikioi maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 6
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Ikioi executed well to make his opponent over-reach.
Ikioi was able to outmanoeuvre him.
Takarafuji wanted to secure the belt.
This combination of actions was good for Takarafuji
Ikioi had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Ikioi had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.
Ikioi was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Ikioi maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
A win by Yorikiri - frontal force out
Ikioi fought with moderate intensity. Takarafuji did not commit himself.
Ikioi had some success in preventing his opponent's actions. Takarafuji did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 8
Kotoshogiku versus Chiyotairyu
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Kotoshogiku.
He is from the
Sadogatake heya.
Opposite him will be
Chiyotairyu.
Chiyotairyu
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Chiyotairyu is taller and heavier than Kotoshogiku.
The best chance for
Kotoshogiku
may be his excellent
speed.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Chiyotairyu
unbalances his opponent.
Chiyotairyu
kept low
whereas
Kotoshogiku
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .
Chiyotairyu
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Kotoshogiku
whose blows did not land as intended
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.
Chiyotairyu certainly seems to have the best belt hold.
Kotoshogiku was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Chiyotairyu stretches to improve his grip on the mawashi.
Kotoshogiku twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Chiyotairyu definitely has the better hold now. Suceeds in working his hand right inside his opponents mawashi.
Kotoshogiku couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Chiyotairyu uses great funbari - standing firm - and improves his situation despite his opponents efforts to move him.
Kotoshogiku couldn't get enough behind the throw.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Chiyotairyu seems to be the best placed here.
Kotoshogiku couldn't get enough behind the throw.
This is turning into an epic bout. Sweat is oozing from both men!
Chiyotairyu cleverly works a better hold.
Kotoshogiku decided to go for a throw and it proved a costly mistake.
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Chiyotairyu has improved his mawashi hold.gains a better hold on his opponents mawashi.
Kotoshogiku looked like he was trying to throw him down.
He has been knocked badly off balance!
What an incredible torikumi (bout) this is! They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Chiyotairyu locks and upper body hold but then extends his arms and forces his opponent out!
Chiyotairyu wins by Oshidashi
Kotoshogiku couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Chiyotairyu won the tachiai.
Kotoshogiku gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
Chiyotairyu showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.
Kotoshogiku 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? Chiyotairyu put more behind his tachiai than Kotoshogiku
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were locked together.
Chiyotairyu got the better of this phase.
Chiyotairyu made progress by trying to make his opponent move.
Kotoshogiku attempted to throw him.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoshogiku
Chiyotairyu had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoshogiku had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Chiyotairyu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyotairyu 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.
Chiyotairyu improved his position by attempting to improve his grip.
Chiyotairyu unbalanced him further by trying to improve his grip.
Kotoshogiku attempted to throw him.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoshogiku
Chiyotairyu had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoshogiku had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Chiyotairyu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyotairyu 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.
Chiyotairyu improved his position by attempting to lean on him.
Chiyotairyu was partially successful in his attempt to lean on him.
Kotoshogiku tried to unbalance and throw him.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoshogiku
Chiyotairyu had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoshogiku had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Chiyotairyu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyotairyu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Chiyotairyu slipped badly.
Phase 5
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Chiyotairyu unbalanced him further by trying to make his opponent move.
Chiyotairyu made progress by trying to wait for an opening.
Kotoshogiku wanted to unbalance and throw him.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoshogiku
Chiyotairyu had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoshogiku had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Chiyotairyu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyotairyu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 6
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Chiyotairyu was partially successful in his attempt to lean on him.
Chiyotairyu improved his position by attempting to improve his grip.
Kotoshogiku tried to unbalance and throw him.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoshogiku
Chiyotairyu had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoshogiku had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Chiyotairyu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyotairyu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 7
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Chiyotairyu made progress by trying to lean on him.
Chiyotairyu improved his position by attempting to make his opponent move.
Kotoshogiku wanted to throw him down.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoshogiku
Chiyotairyu had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoshogiku had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Chiyotairyu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyotairyu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 8
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Chiyotairyu improved his position by attempting to improve his grip.
Chiyotairyu unbalanced him further by trying to improve his grip.
Kotoshogiku was looking to unbalance and throw him.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoshogiku
Chiyotairyu had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoshogiku had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Chiyotairyu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyotairyu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 9
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Chiyotairyu made progress by trying to wait for an opening.
Chiyotairyu was partially successful in his attempt to make his opponent move.
Kotoshogiku wanted to twist and topple him.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoshogiku
Chiyotairyu had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoshogiku had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Chiyotairyu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyotairyu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 10
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Chiyotairyu executed well to make his opponent move.
Chiyotairyu was clinical in managing to improve his grip.
Kotoshogiku was looking to twist and topple him.
This combination of actions was good for Kotoshogiku
Chiyotairyu had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kotoshogiku had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Chiyotairyu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Chiyotairyu maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Kotoshogiku used the rope in this phase.
Bout No. 7
Takakeisho versus Arawashi
Now we see
Takakeisho.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(4e)
Facing him is
Arawashi.
Arawashi
is ranked as
Maegashira(1w)
Arawashi is taller but Takakeishois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Arawashi
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Arawashi
starts best.
Arawashi
stepped forward
whereas
Takakeisho
stayed very low.
Arawashi
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Takakeisho
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Arawashi
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Takakeisho
isn't quick enough to
get into position.
After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.
Arawashi pushes him out with extended arms!
Arawashi wins by Oshidashi
Takakeisho simply wasn't fast enough at the end.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Arawashi won the tachiai.
Neither fighter gained a significant advantage from their tachiai height.
Arawashi showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.
Takakeisho 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.
Arawashi got the better of this phase.
Arawashi unbalanced him further by trying to make his opponent over-reach.
Takakeisho was looking to back off and pull.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Arawashi had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Takakeisho had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Arawashi was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Takakeisho maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Arawashi slipped badly.
Phase 3
At this point the fighters were still apart.
Arawashi was clinical in managing to outmanoeuvre him.
Arawashi was able to outmanoeuvre him.
Takakeisho was looking to back off and pull.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Arawashi had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Takakeisho had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Arawashi was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Takakeisho maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Arawashi slipped badly.
The finish was Oshidashi - Pushing the opponent out of the ring
Takakeisho fought quite carefully. Arawashi held back a little.
Takakeisho didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Arawashi was effective in preventing his opponent from acting.
Bout No. 6
Tamawashi versus Ichinojo
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Tamawashi.
He is ranked as
Sekiwake(1e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Ichinojo.
Ichinojo
is ranked as
Maegashira(2e)
Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Tamawashi.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
balance.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Tamawashi
starts better.
Tamawashi
stayed very low
whereas
Ichinojo
kept low.
Tamawashi
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Ichinojo
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
They are locked together - will this suit the bigger man?
Tamawashi uses the mawashi to pull his opponent down!
A win by Uwatedashinage
Ichinojo couldn't get enough behind the throw.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Tamawashi won the tachiai.
Tamawashi gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
Tamawashi looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.
Ichinojo out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Tamawashi
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? Ichinojo put more behind his tachiai than Tamawashi
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were locked together.
Tamawashi got the better of this phase.
Tamawashi unbalanced him further by trying to twist and topple him.
Ichinojo was looking to unbalance and throw him.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Tamawashi had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Tamawashi had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Tamawashi was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Ichinojo 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.
Tamawashi was able to throw him down.
Tamawashi executed well to throw him.
Ichinojo was looking to throw him down.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Tamawashi had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Tamawashi had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.
Tamawashi was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Ichinojo maintained a noticeable weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
It was classed as a win by Uwatedashinage - pulling overarm throw
Tamawashi showed great intensity in this bout. The same could be said for Ichinojo
Tamawashi didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Ichinojo did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 5
Takayasu versus Tochinoshin
Now we see
Takayasu.
He is from the
Tagonoura heya.
His opponent today is
Tochinoshin.
Tochinoshin
trains at the
Reijinguoshan stable.
Tochinoshin is taller but Takayasuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Tochinoshin
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Tochinoshin
wins the tachiai.
Tochinoshin
more or less stood up
whereas
Takayasu
stepped forward.
Tochinoshin
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Takayasu
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Takayasu
gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.
Tochinoshin
is in the weaker yotsu position although
he was wanting a better belt grip.
Now they become locked.
Tochinoshin has the better position and shoulders his opponent towards the edge.
Takayasu twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Tochinoshin tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Takayasu couldn't get on equal terms.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Tochinoshin heaves his opponent to the rice - but not quite over.
Takayasu was trying to adjust when it finished.
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Tochinoshin tries to use his belly to carry his opponent.
Takayasu couldn't get the sort of hold he needed.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Tochinoshin lifts him out as he might a barrel!
A win by Yorikiri
Takayasu struggled in the grapple.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Tochinoshin won the tachiai.
Takayasu gained an advantage from a better tachiai height.
Tochinoshin showed the greater application in what he was trying to do.
Takayasu 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.
Takayasu got the better of this phase.
Takayasu improved his position by attempting to get a belt grip.
Tochinoshin attempted to secure the belt.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Tochinoshin had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Takayasu had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Tochinoshin was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Takayasu maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 3
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Tochinoshin improved his position by attempting to use his hold to carry him out.
Tochinoshin improved his position by attempting to lift him out.
Takayasu tried to twist and topple him.
This combination of actions was good for Tochinoshin
Takayasu had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Takayasu had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Tochinoshin was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Takayasu maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Tochinoshin slipped badly.
Phase 4
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Tochinoshin improved his position by attempting to lift him out.
Tochinoshin made progress by trying to lift him out.
Takayasu wanted to improve his grip.
This combination of actions was good for Takayasu
Tochinoshin had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Takayasu had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Tochinoshin was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Takayasu maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 5
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Tochinoshin was partially successful in his attempt to carry him out.
Tochinoshin unbalanced him further by trying to carry him out.
Takayasu attempted to wait for an opening.
This combination of actions was good for Takayasu
Tochinoshin had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Takayasu had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Tochinoshin was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Takayasu maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 6
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Tochinoshin was partially successful in his attempt to carry him out.
Tochinoshin made progress by trying to use his hold to carry him out.
Takayasu was looking to improve his grip.
This combination of actions was good for Takayasu
Tochinoshin had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Takayasu had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Tochinoshin was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Takayasu maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 7
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Tochinoshin was able to carry him out.
Tochinoshin was able to power him out.
Takayasu wanted to make his opponent move.
This combination of actions was good for Takayasu
Tochinoshin had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Takayasu had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Tochinoshin was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Takayasu maintained a negligible weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
The finish was Yorikiri - frontal force out
Takayasu fought quite carefully. Tochinoshin was totally committed to his actions.
Takayasu didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Tochinoshin did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 4
Goeido versus Onosho
Preparing to fight now is
Goeido.
He is ranked as
Ozeki(1e)
He has been matched today with
Onosho.
Onosho
is ranked as
Maegashira(3e)
Goeido is taller and heavier than Onosho.
The best chance for
Onosho
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Onosho
wins the tachiai.
Onosho
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Goeido
stayed very low.
Onosho
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Goeido
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Goeido
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Onosho
is unbalanced and is forced back.
as he tried to push.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Goeido looks to have the better position.
Onosho was trying to get to the side.
The rikishi mesh, each clasping for some sort of grip.
Onosho heaves his opponent to the tawara - but not quite over.
Goeido went to throw and was caught off balance.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Onosho lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Goeido will wonder if he had a good enough grip to try lifting him out.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Onosho wins by a beltless throw! He slid his hold up his opponent to under his arm and flicked him over his heel!
He wins by Sukuinage
Goeido lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Onosho won the tachiai.
Onosho benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Goeido
Goeido looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.
Onosho out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Goeido
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? Onosho put more behind his tachiai than Goeido
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were still apart.
Goeido got the better of this phase.
Goeido unbalanced him further by trying to hold him off.
Onosho wanted to hold him off.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Onosho had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Goeido had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Goeido was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Goeido 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.
Goeido unbalanced him further by trying to find the mawashi.
Goeido made progress by trying to secure the belt.
Onosho wanted to pull him forward and down.
This combination of actions was good for Goeido
Goeido had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Goeido had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Onosho was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Goeido 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.
Onosho was partially successful in his attempt to carry him out.
Onosho unbalanced him further by trying to lift him out.
Goeido attempted to throw him.
This combination of actions was good for Onosho
Goeido had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Goeido had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Onosho was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Goeido maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 5
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Onosho improved his position by attempting to carry him out.
Onosho was partially successful in his attempt to lift him out.
Goeido was looking to lift him out.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Onosho had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Goeido had less balance than his opponent which put him at a small disadvantage.
Onosho was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Goeido maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
Phase 6
At this point the fighters were locked together.
Onosho was clinical in managing to use his hold to carry him out.
Onosho won the bout when he was able to power him out.
Goeido wanted to power him out.
This combination of actions didn't give either an advantage.
Onosho had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Goeido had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Onosho was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Goeido maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
It was classed as a win by Sukuinage - beltless arm throw
Goeido fought quite carefully. Onosho was totally committed to his actions.
Goeido didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Onosho did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 3
Kakuryu versus Hokutofuji
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Kakuryu.
He has been instructed to fight with a very high intensity.
Facing him is
Hokutofuji.
Hokutofuji
has been told that he should show a very high intensity.
Kakuryu is taller than Hokutofuji but Hokutofuji is heavier.
The best chance for
Hokutofuji
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Kakuryu
wins the tachiai battle.
Kakuryu
stayed very low
whereas
Hokutofuji
more or less stood up.
Kakuryu
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Hokutofuji
who was trying to prevent that.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Kakuryu
makes the most of his belt hold and
raises his opponent, throwing him back to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Hokutofuji
wanted to
find a decent grip.
Kakuryu wins by
Oshitaoshi
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Kakuryu won the tachiai.
Hokutofuji benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Kakuryu
Kakuryu looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.
Kakuryu 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? Kakuryu definitely created more momentum.
Phase 2
After the tachiai the fighters were locked together.
This is where Kakuryu made his winning move.
Kakuryu executed well to unbalance and throw him.
Hokutofuji was looking to wait for an opening.
This combination of actions was good for Kakuryu
Kakuryu had momentum from the previous phase. This was multiplied by combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kakuryu had much better balance which gave him a significant advantage in acting.
Kakuryu was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Hokutofuji maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi 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)
Kakuryu showed great intensity in this bout. The same could be said for Hokutofuji
Kakuryu didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Hokutofuji did not do much to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 2
Kisenosato versus Mitakeumi
Now we see
Kisenosato.
He is from the
Tagonoura heya.
Opposite him will be
Mitakeumi.
Mitakeumi
trains at the
Dewanoumi stable.
Kisenosato is taller and heavier than Mitakeumi.
The best chance for
Kisenosato
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Mitakeumi
unbalances his opponent.
Mitakeumi
more or less stood up
whereas
Kisenosato
stayed very low.
Mitakeumi
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Kisenosato
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Mitakeumi
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Kisenosato
can't keep his balance!
What a skilful passing move by
Mitakeumi
who wins by
Sukuinage
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Mitakeumi won the tachiai.
Mitakeumi benefitted from his tachiai height relative to Kisenosato
Kisenosato looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.
Mitakeumi out thought his opponent and gained an advantage over Kisenosato
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 Mitakeumi made his winning move.
Mitakeumi was able to outmanoeuvre him.
Kisenosato attempted to force him back with an oshi attack.
This combination of actions was good for Mitakeumi
Mitakeumi had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Kisenosato had significantly worse balance which greatly limited his ability to act.
Kisenosato was slightly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Kisenosato maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase. Kisenosato lost his footing.
It was classed as a win by Sukuinage - beltless arm throw
Kisenosato fought with moderate intensity. The same could be said for Mitakeumi
Kisenosato didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Mitakeumi did a little to prevent his opponent's actions.
Bout No. 1
Hakuho versus Yoshikaze
On our left is the formidable
Hakuho.
He has been instructed to fight with a very measured intensity.
His opponent today is
Yoshikaze.
Yoshikaze
has been told that he should show a very measured intensity.
Hakuho is taller and heavier than Yoshikaze.
The best chance for
Yoshikaze
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Hakuho
has the upper hand.
Hakuho
stepped forward
as did his opponent.
Hakuho
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Yoshikaze
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Hakuho
capitalises on his better hold and
walks his opponent to the edge of the ring to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Yoshikaze
attempted to
find a decent grip.
Hakuho wins by
Yorikiri
JASON'S REVIEW
Let's go back to how Hakuho won the tachiai.
Neither fighter gained a significant advantage from their tachiai height.
Hakuho looks better skilled at that form of tachiai.
Hakuho 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.
This is where Hakuho made his winning move.
Hakuho won the bout when he was able to twist and topple him.
Yoshikaze tried to wait for an opening.
This combination of actions was good for Hakuho
Hakuho had momentum from the previous phase. This was limited by the combined intensity of the two rikishi.
At this point Hakuho had a small advantage acting with the better balance.
Hakuho was significantly more skilled in his ability to execute his intended action.
Hakuho maintained a small weight advantage through the bout.
Neither rikishi used the rope in this phase.
A win by Yorikiri - frontal force out
Hakuho fought quite carefully. The same could be said for Yoshikaze
Hakuho didn't concentrate on preventing his opponent from acting. Yoshikaze did a little to prevent his opponent's actions.
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