Bout No. 21

Asanoyama versus Daiamami

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

Asanoyama.

He is from the

Fujikado heya.

Facing him is

Daiamami.

Daiamami

 trains at the

Oitekaze stable.

Asanoyama is taller than Daiamami but Daiamami is heavier.

The best chance for

Asanoyama

 may be his excellent

speed.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!

Daiamami

unbalances his opponent.

Daiamami

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Daiamami

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

Asanoyama

whose blows did not land as intended

They immediately come together once more…

Daiamami

is forcing his way forward.

Asanoyama

is taken back

as he tried to push.

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

Daiamami gains ground with a series of nasty slaps.

Asanoyama failed to make an effective thrust.

He is really up against it now!

For a moment there is space between the fighters…

Daiamami seems to rest before launching a supreme pushing attack, winning by force!

He wins by Oshidashi

Asanoyama failed to make an effective thrust.

 

Bout No. 20

Yutakayama versus Ryuden

On our left is the formidable

Yutakayama.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

He has been matched today with

Ryuden.

Ryuden

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Ryuden is taller but Yutakayamais the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Yutakayama

 may be his excellent

technique.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!

Ryuden

looks to have the advantage.

Ryuden

more or less stood up

whereas

Yutakayama

stayed very low.

Ryuden

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Yutakayama

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Ryuden

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

Yutakayama

has been outmanouvered!

What a skillful passing move by

Ryuden

who wins by

Hikiotoshi

 

Bout No. 19

Ishiura versus Nishikigi

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

Ishiura.

He is ranked as

Maegashira(15e)

Facing him is

Nishikigi.

Nishikigi

 is ranked as

Maegashira(15w)

Nishikigi is taller and heavier than Ishiura.

The best chance for

Nishikigi

 may be his excellent

technique.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!

Ishiura

has the upper hand.

Ishiura

more or less stood up

whereas

Nishikigi

stayed very low.

Ishiura

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Nishikigi

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Ishiura

slaps down on his opponent and moves.

Nishikigi

loses balance trying to

get into position.

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

Ishiura is first to move from the locked position and easily carries him out!

Ishiura wins by Yorikiri

Nishikigi failed to get out of the way.

 

Bout No. 18

Kagayaki versus Abi

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

Kagayaki.

He is from the

Torafujii heya.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Abi.

Abi

 trains at the

Benihana stable.

Kagayaki is taller and heavier than Abi.

The best chance for

Kagayaki

 may be his excellent

technique.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

the rikishi smash into each other!

Kagayaki

gets the better of the tachiai.

Kagayaki

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Kagayaki

has a favourable hold on the mawashi of

Abi

who also has a mawashi hold.

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

The rikishi lean into each other securing their holds.

Kagayaki muscles his opponents away from the centre of the dohyo.

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

The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.

Kagayaki performs a throw on his opponent's locked arm.  A stylish win!

Kagayaki wins by Kotenage

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

 

Bout No. 17

Aminishiki versus Sokokurai

Now we see

Aminishiki.

He is ranked as

Maegashira(10w)

His challenger today is

Sokokurai.

Sokokurai

 is ranked as

Maegashira(12e)

Sokokurai is taller and heavier than Aminishiki.

The best chance for

Aminishiki

 may be his excellent

balance.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

Nokotta!

the rikishi smash into each other!

Sokokurai

starts better.

Sokokurai

more or less stood up

whereas

Aminishiki

stayed very low.

Sokokurai

exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over

Aminishiki

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Sokokurai

slaps down on his opponent and moves.

Aminishiki

isn't able to

secure a belt hold.

Both rikishi come forward again.

Sokokurai is first to move from the locked position and easily carries him out!

He wins by Yorikiri

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

 

Bout No. 16

Kotoyuki versus Daishomaru

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Kotoyuki.

He is from the

Sadogatake heya.

His opponent today is

Daishomaru.

Daishomaru

 trains at the

Oitekaze stable.

Kotoyuki is taller and heavier than Daishomaru.

The best chance for

Kotoyuki

 may be his excellent

technique.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Daishomaru

gets the better of the tachiai.

Daishomaru

more or less stood up

whereas

Kotoyuki

stayed very low.

Daishomaru

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Kotoyuki

attempted a belt hold.

They immediately come together once more…

Daishomaru

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

Kotoyuki

is in real trouble!

What a skillful passing move by

Daishomaru

who wins by

Hikiotoshi

 

 

Bout No. 15

Chiyonokuni versus Shohozan

On the east side we have

Chiyonokuni.

He is from the

Kokonoe heya.

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Shohozan.

Shohozan

 trains at the

Nishonoseki stable.

Chiyonokuni is taller and heavier than Shohozan.

The best chance for

Chiyonokuni

 may be his excellent

speed.

The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…

Nokotta!

both rikishi launch forwards!

Chiyonokuni

starts best.

Chiyonokuni

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Chiyonokuni

shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring

Shohozan

who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.

They immediately come together once more…

Chiyonokuni

pulls his opponent off balance.

Shohozan

isn't quick enough to

secure a belt hold.

If either man wanted a hold they have failed.

Chiyonokuni is proving evasive and unbalancing his opponent with little pushes.

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

He is struggling to regain his balance.

The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.

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

Chiyonokuni wins by Uwatenage

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

 

Bout No. 14

Tochiozan versus Chiyomaru

On our left is the formidable

Tochiozan.

He is from the

Kasugano heya.

He has been matched today with

Chiyomaru.

Chiyomaru

 trains at the

Kokonoe stable.

Tochiozan is taller than Chiyomaru but Chiyomaru is heavier.

The best chance for

Chiyomaru

 may be his excellent

technique.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…

Chiyomaru

starts best.

Chiyomaru

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Chiyomaru

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

Tochiozan

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Chiyomaru

establishes the the better hold.

Tochiozan

is in the weaker yotsu position although

he was trying to avoid this contact.

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

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

Tochiozan couldn't budge his opponent.

What a bout!  Still no breakthrough!

Chiyomaru has the better position and shoulders his opponent towards the edge.

Tochiozan couldn't budge his opponent.

The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!

Chiyomaru uses all his weight to force out his opponent!

He wins by Oshidashi

Tochiozan couldn't budge his opponent.

 

Bout No. 13

Kaisei versus Terunofuji

Preparing to fight now is

Kaisei.

He is from the

Tomozuna heya.

His opponent today is

Terunofuji.

Terunofuji

 trains at the

Tenshinhan stable.

Kaisei is taller and heavier than Terunofuji.

The best chance for

Terunofuji

 may be his excellent

speed.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…

Kaisei

wins the tachiai.

Kaisei

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Kaisei

makes a series of effective shoves on

Terunofuji

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Kaisei

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

Terunofuji

is unbalanced and is forced back.

as he tried to push.

For a moment there is space between the fighters…

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

A win by Yorikiri

Terunofuji failed to make an effective thrust.

 

Bout No. 12

Takekaze versus Daieisho

Preparing to fight now is

Takekaze.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

Facing him is

Daieisho.

Daieisho

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Daieisho is taller and heavier than Takekaze.

The best chance for

Takekaze

 may be his excellent

balance.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…

Takekaze

looks to have the advantage.

Takekaze

stayed very low

whereas

Daieisho

more or less stood up.

Takekaze

has a favourable hold on the mawashi of

Daieisho

who was trying to prevent that.

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

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

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

A win by Yorikiri

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

 

Bout No. 11

Endo versus Chiyoshoma

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Endo.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

His opponent today is

Chiyoshoma.

Chiyoshoma

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Chiyoshoma is taller but Endois the heavier rikishi.

The best chance for

Endo

 may be his excellent

balance.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Endo

has the upper hand.

Endo

more or less stood up

as did his opponent.

Endo

is quick to try hataki (slap down)on

Chiyoshoma

who tried to evade.

They immediately come together once more…

Chiyoshoma

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Endo

loses balance trying to

get into position.

Both rikishi come forward again.

Chiyoshoma shows nifty footward to find a way inside and get to the belt.

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

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

Chiyoshoma tries an overarm throw but somehow his opponent hops and keeps up.

Endo couldn't improve his grip.

The two giants remain locked together.

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

Endo couldn't improve his grip.

He is very close to going down!

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

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

Chiyoshoma wins by Yorikiri

Endo couldn't improve his grip.

 

Bout No. 10

Okinoumi versus Ikioi

On our left is the formidable

Okinoumi.

He is from the

Hakkaku heya.

Facing him is

Ikioi.

Ikioi

 trains at the

Miminogawa stable.

Ikioi is taller and heavier than Okinoumi.

The best chance for

Okinoumi

 may be his excellent

speed.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

and bang!  They come together like trains!

Ikioi

gets the better of the tachiai.

Ikioi

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Ikioi

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

Okinoumi

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Ikioi

comes forward with a great thrusting attack.

Okinoumi

is knocked back

as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.

The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.

Ikioi powers forward, gaining momentum.

Okinoumi failed to get out of the way.

The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.

Ikioi gets in the more effective thrusts.

Okinoumi failed to get out of the way.

He is so close to going out!

Neither man has secured any sort of grip.

Ikioi dominates his opponent with rapid fire slaps and he is forced back and out!

Ikioi wins by Tsukidashi

Okinoumi failed to get out of the way.

 

Bout No. 9

Arawashi versus Takarafuji

Preparing to fight now is

Arawashi.

He is ranked as

Maegashira(4w)

His opponent today is

Takarafuji.

Takarafuji

 is ranked as

Maegashira(6e)

Arawashi is taller than Takarafuji but Takarafuji is heavier.

The best chance for

Takarafuji

 may be his excellent

balance.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!

Arawashi

gets the better of the tachiai.

Arawashi

more or less stood up

whereas

Takarafuji

stayed very low.

Arawashi

slaps down and retreats, unbalancing

Takarafuji

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Arawashi

uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.

Takarafuji

isn't able to

get into position.

The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.

Arawashi is not eager to engage and suceeds in avoiding contact.

Takarafuji failed to get out of the way.

The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.

Takarafuji is moving like a bee to unsettle his opponent.

Arawashi failed to get out of the way.

The rikishi remain separated.

Takarafuji would seem to be happier with his hold.

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

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

Takarafuji attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.

Arawashi couldn't budge his opponent.

They are both waiting for the other to tire.

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

Arawashi couldn't budge his opponent.

He seems bound to go down!

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

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

A win by Yorikiri

Arawashi couldn't budge his opponent.

 

Bout No. 8

Tochinoshin versus Shodai

On the east side we have

Tochinoshin.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

His opponent today is

Shodai.

Shodai

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Tochinoshin is taller and heavier than Shodai.

The best chance for

Tochinoshin

 may be his excellent

technique.

They position themselves for the tachiai…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!

Tochinoshin

starts better.

Tochinoshin

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Tochinoshin

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

Shodai

was trying to reach his opponent's belt.

They immediately come together once more…

Tochinoshin

comes forward with a great thrusting attack.

Shodai

is taken back

as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.

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

Tochinoshin gains ground with a series of nasty slaps.

Shodai failed to get out of the way.

The rikishi remain separated.

Tochinoshin walks him out as easily as pushing a wheelbarrow! 

He wins by Oshidashi

Shodai failed to get out of the way.

 

Tamawashi versus Chiyotairyu

Preparing to fight now is

Tamawashi.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

His challenger today is

Chiyotairyu.

Chiyotairyu

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Tamawashi is taller than Chiyotairyu but Chiyotairyu is heavier.

The best chance for

Chiyotairyu

 may be his excellent

technique.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!

Tamawashi

has the advantage from the tachiai.

Tamawashi

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Tamawashi

makes a series of effective shoves on

Chiyotairyu

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Tamawashi

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

Chiyotairyu

is unbalanced and is forced back.

as he tried to push.

Both rikishi come forward again.

Tamawashi gets some momentum and keeps going with it!  Great push out!

A win by Oshidashi

Chiyotairyu failed to make an effective thrust.

 

Bout No. 6

Mitakeumi versus Kotoshogiku

Slapping his mawashi like a drum is

Mitakeumi.

He is ranked as

Sekiwake(1e)

On the western side of the dohyo is 

Kotoshogiku.

Kotoshogiku

 is ranked as

Maegashira(2w)

Kotoshogiku is taller and heavier than Mitakeumi.

The best chance for

Kotoshogiku

 may be his excellent

technique.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!

Kotoshogiku

looks to have the advantage.

Kotoshogiku

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Kotoshogiku

has a favourable hold on the mawashi of

Mitakeumi

who also has a mawashi hold.

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

The fighters are joined in a mass of heaving flesh.

Kotoshogiku wriggles right into his opponent's belly, almosts sitting him on his lap and lifts him over the rope!

Kotoshogiku wins by Yorikiri

Mitakeumi couldn't improve his grip.

 

Bout No. 5

Takayasu versus Yoshikaze

Preparing to fight now is

Takayasu.

He is from the

Tagonoura heya.

He has been matched today with

Yoshikaze.

Yoshikaze

 trains at the

Oguruma stable.

Takayasu is taller and heavier than Yoshikaze.

The best chance for

Yoshikaze

 may be his excellent

speed.

The wrestlers squat, eying one another…

The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!

Oh what a violent tachiai!

Takayasu

looks to have the advantage.

Takayasu

stayed very low

as did his opponent.

Takayasu

body charge forces back

Yoshikaze

was trying to grapple.

They immediately come together once more…

Takayasu

is forcing his way forward.

Yoshikaze

is taken back

as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.

The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.

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

A win by Oshidashi

Yoshikaze failed to get out of the way.

 

Bout No. 4

Goeido versus Ichinojo

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

Goeido.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

His opponent today is

Ichinojo.

Ichinojo

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Goeido.

The best chance for

Ichinojo

 may be his excellent

technique.

The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Goeido

has the advantage from the tachiai.

Goeido

sprung up

as did his opponent.

Goeido

works a right-arm inside grip on

Ichinojo

who gets an inferior hold.

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

Goeido

uses his advantage and

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

He showed tremendous strength!

Ichinojo

helplessly tried to

equal his skill.

Goeido wins by

Uwatenage

 

Bout No. 3

Kakuryu versus Hokutofuji

Now we see

Kakuryu.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

Facing him is

Hokutofuji.

Hokutofuji

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Kakuryu is taller than Hokutofuji but Hokutofuji is heavier.

The best chance for

Hokutofuji

 may be his excellent

speed.

The two stare at each other before the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!

Kakuryu

gets the better of the tachiai.

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

capitalises on his better hold and

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

He showed tremendous strength!

Hokutofuji

helplessly tried to

equal his skill.

Kakuryu wins by

Uwatenage

 

Bout No. 2

Kisenosato versus Onosho

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

Kisenosato.

He is ranked as

Yokozuna(1w)

His challenger today is

Onosho.

Onosho

 is ranked as

Kumisubi(1w)

Kisenosato is taller and heavier than Onosho.

The best chance for

Onosho

 may be his excellent

speed.

We are ready for the tachiai…

Nokotta!

a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!

Onosho

starts better.

Onosho

more or less stood up

whereas

Kisenosato

stayed very low.

Onosho

is quick to try hataki (slap down)on

Kisenosato

whose thrusts lacked direction.

They immediately come together once more…

Kisenosato

gets and excellent over arm hold

Onosho

is knocked back

he was trying to avoid this contact.

The bout moves into close combat!

Kisenosato Makes use his opponent's forward motion by forcing him down by his shoulder having stepped to the side!

He wins by Hatukikomi

Onosho couldn't improve his grip.

 

Bout No. 1

Hakuho versus Takakeisho

On the east side we have

Hakuho.

He has a record of 0 wins and 0 loses.

Facing him is

Takakeisho.

Takakeisho

 has a score of

0 wins and 0 loses.

Hakuho is taller than Takakeisho but Takakeisho is heavier.

The best chance for

Takakeisho

 may be his excellent

speed.

The rikishi move into tachiai position…

Nokotta!

gasps from the crowd as they slam together!

Hakuho

unbalances his opponent.

Hakuho

stayed very low

whereas

Takakeisho

more or less stood up.

Hakuho

has a favourable hold on the mawashi of

Takakeisho

who was trying to prevent that.

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

Hakuho

capitalises on his better hold and

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

He showed tremendous strength!

Takakeisho

wasn't able to

use his mawashi grip.

Hakuho wins by

Suckinage