Bout No. 14
Amakaze versus Kizenryu
Now we see
Amakaze.
He is ranked as
Juryo(8e)
His opponent today is
Kizenryu.
Kizenryu
is ranked as
Juryo(14w)
Kizenryu is taller but Amakazeis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Amakaze
may be his excellent
balance.
We are ready for the tachiai…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Amakaze
unbalances his opponent.
Amakaze
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Amakaze
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Kizenryu
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Amakaze
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Kizenryu
can't do enough to stop the attack!
Wonderful oshi-zumo by
Amakaze
who wins by
Tsukiotoshi - hard thrust over the doho forcing opponent off his feet.
Bout No. 13
Osunaarashi versus Akua
On the east side we have
Osunaarashi.
He is from the
Otake heya.
Facing him is
Akua.
Akua
trains at the
Tatsunami stable.
Osunaarashi is taller than Akua but Akua is heavier.
The best chance for
Osunaarashi
may be his excellent
speed.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Akua
has the upper hand.
Akua
stayed very low
whereas
Osunaarashi
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .
Akua
lets lose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Osunaarashi
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Akua
drives his way forward.
Osunaarashi
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tries to pull his opponent's arm.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Osunaarashi is circling his opponent and unsettling him.
Akua was trying to force his opponent back.
The bout remains at distance.
Akua can't be kept out - he has a superior hold.
Osunaarashi was not quick enough on his feet.
The initial phase of the bout finishes and yotsu sumo begins!
Osunaarashi heaves his opponent to the rice - but not quite over.
Akua was trying to trip his opponent.
This is turning into an epic bout.
Akua is making progress in small lifts and steps.
Osunaarashi was not well enough placed to pull off a throw.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Akua spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.
Osunaarashi didn't have the strength to shift him
He just about stay's upright!
The two giants remain locked together.
Akua goes for a trip but it doesn’t work this time.
Osunaarashi couldn't budge his opponent.
He just does enough to stay up.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Akua seemed to be ready for that attack and used the arm to pull him down!
A win by Hikiotoshi
Osunaarashi didn't have the strength to shift him
Bout No. 12
Takanosho versus Daishoho
Now we see
Takanosho.
He is from the
Chiganoura heya.
Opposite him will be
Daishoho.
Daishoho
trains at the
Oitekaze stable.
Daishoho is taller and heavier than Takanosho.
The best chance for
Daishoho
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Daishoho
starts best.
Daishoho
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Takanosho
stayed very low.
Daishoho
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Takanosho
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Takanosho
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Daishoho
over committed trying to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
The rikishi remain separated.
Takanosho works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!
He wins by Oshitaoshi
Daishoho wanted to try and close the fight.
Bout No. 11
Toyohibiki versus Mitoryu
Preparing to fight now is
Toyohibiki.
He is from the
Sakaigawa heya.
Facing him is
Mitoryu.
Mitoryu
trains at the
Nishikido stable.
Mitoryu is taller but Toyohibikiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Mitoryu
may be his excellent
speed.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
The rikishi move their great frames to the starting lines…
Mitoryu
has the upper hand.
Mitoryu
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Mitoryu
lets lose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Toyohibiki
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Mitoryu
gets a hold under his opponents arms and moves him towards the outside.
Toyohibiki
is knocked back
as he tried to grab the mawashi.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Mitoryu powers into his opponent, knocking him back.
Toyohibiki literally never got to grips with his opponent.
He cant hang on much longer, surely?
The rikishi remain separated.
Mitoryu works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!
He wins by Oshitaoshi
Toyohibiki found his opponent too evasive.
Bout No. 10
Seiro versus Tochihiryu
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Seiro.
He is ranked as
Juryo(10e)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Tochihiryu.
Tochihiryu
is ranked as
Juryo(12w)
Seiro is taller than Tochihiryu but Tochihiryu is heavier.
The best chance for
Seiro
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Seiro
unbalances his opponent.
Seiro
sprung up
whereas
Tochihiryu
more or less stood up.
Seiro
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Tochihiryu
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Tochihiryu
gets an excellent rear belt hold with his left hand.
Seiro
is in the weaker yotsu position although
he was trying to avoid this contact.
Both pairs of hands frantically search for the opponent's mawashi.
Tochihiryu spins his opponent who only just keeps his footing.
Seiro couldn't improve his grip.
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Seiro certainly seems to have the best belt hold.
Tochihiryu couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Seiro is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Tochihiryu couln't get on equal terms.
He seems bound to go down!
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Seiro shows enormous alround power to lean back and carry his opponents over the rope!
Seiro wins by Yorikiri
Tochihiryu was in a very awkward spot and couldn't improve.
Bout No. 9
Kotoeko versus Yamaguchi
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Kotoeko.
He has a record of 1 wins and 0 loses.
He has been matched today with
Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi
has a score of
1 wins and 0 loses.
Yamaguchi is taller and heavier than Kotoeko.
The best chance for
Yamaguchi
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Kotoeko
wins the tachiai battle.
Kotoeko
more or less stood up
whereas
Yamaguchi
sprung up.
Kotoeko
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Yamaguchi
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Kotoeko
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Yamaguchi
over committed trying to
get into position.
The bout remains at distance.
Kotoeko displays superb strength and energy working his opponent back and then knocking him off his feet!
He wins by Oshitaoshi
Yamaguchi showed poor instincts and got caught.
Bout No. 8
Ura versus Takagenji
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Ura.
He has a record of 0 wins and 1 loses.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Takagenji.
Takagenji
has a score of
0 wins and 1 loses.
Takagenji is taller and heavier than Ura.
The best chance for
Takagenji
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!
Ura
wins the tachiai battle.
Ura
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Takagenji
stayed very low.
Ura
works a right-arm inside grip on
Takagenji
whose blows did not land as intended
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
We are definitely into the grappling phase now.
Ura rests on his opponent and then bursts into action, lifting him clean out!
Ura wins by Yorikiri
Takagenji was not strong enough today.
Bout No. 7
Meisei versus Hidenoumi
On the east side we have
Meisei.
He has a record of 1 wins and 0 loses.
Facing him is
Hidenoumi.
Hidenoumi
has a score of
0 wins and 1 loses.
Hidenoumi is taller and heavier than Meisei.
The best chance for
Meisei
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Hidenoumi
looks to have the advantage.
Hidenoumi
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
as did his opponent.
Hidenoumi
makes a series of effective shoves on
Meisei
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Meisei
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Hidenoumi
isn't able to
connect cleanly with his thrust.
After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.
Hidenoumi is first to commit to making a hold.
Meisei showed energy but it was misdirected.
The rikishi mesh, each clasping for some sort of grip.
Meisei has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Hidenoumi looked like he was trying to throw him down.
The two giants remain locked together.
Hidenoumi lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Meisei couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
A feint foothold on the tawara is all that’s saving him!
The crowd applaud warmly at this prolonged effort!
Hidenoumi tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Meisei couldn't lift his opponent.
He seems bound to go down!
This is turning into an epic bout.
Hidenoumi tries for a sideways throw but was unable to get enough leverage.
Meisei couldn't budge his opponent.
He just about stay's upright!
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Hidenoumi fails with the throw but is still in change.
Meisei couldn't shift his opponent.
He just does enough to stay up.
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Meisei lifts his opponent but is unable to move him far.
Hidenoumi twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Hidenoumi works his arm under his opponents armpit and in a flash he has him on the floor!
Hidenoumi wins by Sukuinage
Meisei couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
Bout No. 6
Kyokushuho versus Tokushoryu
Preparing to fight now is
Kyokushuho.
He is ranked as
Juryo(4e)
His challenger today is
Tokushoryu.
Tokushoryu
is ranked as
Juryo(5e)
Kyokushuho is taller than Tokushoryu but Tokushoryu is heavier.
The best chance for
Tokushoryu
may be his excellent
balance.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Kyokushuho
wins the tachiai.
Kyokushuho
more or less stood up
whereas
Tokushoryu
sprung up.
Kyokushuho
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Tokushoryu
whose blows did not land as intended
They immediately come together once more…
Tokushoryu
gains a strong outer arm grip on the mawashi.
Kyokushuho
is knocked back
he was trying to avoid this contact.
Now they are clasping each other.
Kyokushuho heaves his opponent to the rice - but not quite over.
Tokushoryu was trying a throw but didn't have the strength.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Kyokushuho is not short of finishing it with that throw.
Tokushoryu went to throw and was caught off balance.
The two giants remain locked together.
Tokushoryu is not short of finishing it with that throw.
Kyokushuho twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Tokushoryu fails with the throw but is still in change.
Kyokushuho couldn't budge his opponent.
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Tokushoryu twists sharly trying to fling his opponent over his back but he was wise to it.
Kyokushuho couldn't move his opponent.
His hand nearly brushes the floor!
Neither man can demonstrate a telling advantage. Only their hands move.
Tokushoryu exhibits smart tactics, he used the thrust by his opponent to grab his upper arm and pull him forward onto the clay!
Tokushoryu wins by Hikiotoshi
Kyokushuho couldn't budge his opponent.
Bout No. 5
Takanoiwa versus Gagamaru
On our left is the formidable
Takanoiwa.
He has a record of 0 wins and 1 loses.
He has been matched today with
Gagamaru.
Gagamaru
has a score of
0 wins and 1 loses.
Gagamaru is taller and heavier than Takanoiwa.
The best chance for
Gagamaru
may be his excellent
balance.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!
Takanoiwa
gets the better of the tachiai.
Takanoiwa
more or less stood up
whereas
Gagamaru
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique .
Takanoiwa
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Gagamaru
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
They immediately come together once more…
Takanoiwa
shows fine kumi skills, gaining the best position.
Gagamaru
is in real trouble!
What a skillful passing move by
Takanoiwa
who wins by
Okuridashi
Bout No. 4
Aoiyama versus Tsurugisho
Preparing to fight now is
Aoiyama.
He has a record of 0 wins and 1 loses.
His challenger today is
Tsurugisho.
Tsurugisho
has a score of
0 wins and 1 loses.
Aoiyama is taller and heavier than Tsurugisho.
The best chance for
Aoiyama
may be his excellent
balance.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Tsurugisho
gets the better of the tachiai.
Tsurugisho
stayed very low
whereas
Aoiyama
sprung up.
Tsurugisho
has a better belt hold than
Aoiyama
who gets an inferior hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
We are definitely into the grappling phase now.
Aoiyama is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Tsurugisho was not strong enough today.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Aoiyama is trying to throw his opponent but can quite execute.
Tsurugisho couldn't shift his opponent.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Aoiyama is not short of finishing it with that throw.
Tsurugisho couldn't shift his opponent.
He seems bound to go down!
The two giants remain locked together.
Aoiyama twists sharly trying to fling his opponent over his back but he was wise to it.
Tsurugisho couldn't move his opponent.
He just does enough to stay up.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Aoiyama rests on his opponent and then bursts into action, lifting him clean out!
A win by Yorikiri
Tsurugisho couldn't budge his opponent.
Bout No. 3
Azumaryu versus Chiyonoo
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Azumaryu.
He is from the
Tamanoi heya.
Opposite him will be
Chiyonoo.
Chiyonoo
trains at the
Kokonoe stable.
Azumaryu is taller and heavier than Chiyonoo.
The best chance for
Azumaryu
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
Nokotta!
a giantic collision as the rikisi meet!
Azumaryu
unbalances his opponent.
Azumaryu
stayed very low
whereas
Chiyonoo
more or less stood up.
Azumaryu
has a better belt hold than
Chiyonoo
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Azumaryu
makes the most of his belt hold and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Chiyonoo
wasn't able to
use his mawashi grip.
Azumaryu wins by
Yoritaoshi
Bout No. 2
Kyokutaisei versus Sadanoumi
Preparing to fight now is
Kyokutaisei.
He is from the
Tomozuna heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Sadanoumi.
Sadanoumi
trains at the
Sakaigawa stable.
Sadanoumi is taller and heavier than Kyokutaisei.
The best chance for
Kyokutaisei
may be his excellent
balance.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Sadanoumi
starts best.
Sadanoumi
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Sadanoumi
exchanges slaps while improving his dohyo position over
Kyokutaisei
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Sadanoumi
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Kyokutaisei
can't keep his balance!
What a skillful passing move by
Sadanoumi
who wins by
Hikiotoshi
Bout No. 1
Myogiryu versus Homarefuji
Preparing to fight now is
Myogiryu.
He is from the
Sakaigawa heya.
His challenger today is
Homarefuji.
Homarefuji
trains at the
Isegahama stable.
Myogiryu is taller than Homarefuji but Homarefuji is heavier.
The best chance for
Homarefuji
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
a huge crash fills the arena as their bodies meet!
Homarefuji
wins the tachiai battle.
Homarefuji
stayed very low
whereas
Myogiryu
more or less stood up.
Homarefuji
has a better belt hold than
Myogiryu
who was trying to prevent that.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Both men are committed to grappling now.
Homarefuji is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Myogiryu had a hold but couldn't move him.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Homarefuji attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Myogiryu couldn't shift his opponent.
He just does enough to stay up.
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Homarefuji will try and use this two handed mawashi hold to lift him out. And he does!
Homarefuji wins by Yorikiri
Myogiryu couldn't lift his opponent.
Results
Juryo Day Two
