Season 1 Hatsu - Day Two
Results
Commentaries
Bout No. 21
Yutakayama versus Ishiura
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Yutakayama.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(14w)
Opposite him will be
Ishiura.
Ishiura
is ranked as
Maegashira(15e)
Yutakayama is taller and heavier than Ishiura.
The best chance for
Yutakayama
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
Nokotta!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Ishiura
unbalances his opponent.
Ishiura
more or less stood up
whereas
Yutakayama
stayed very low.
Ishiura
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Yutakayama
Its all over! That was quick!
Yutakayama
never got going!
Ishiura
pulled his opponent down by his arm.
A win by Hikiotoshi.
Bout No. 20
Abi versus Nishikigi
On the east side we have
Abi.
He has a record of 0 wins and 1 loses.
He has been matched today with
Nishikigi.
Nishikigi
has a score of
0 wins and 1 loses.
Abi is taller than Nishikigi but Nishikigi is heavier.
The best chance for
Abi
may be his excellent
speed.
The two stare at each other before the tachiai…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Nishikigi
has the advantage from the tachiai.
Nishikigi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Nishikigi
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Abi
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Nishikigi
capitalises on his better hold and
is able to lift the body of his opponent to win!
He showed tremendous strength!
Abi
helplessly tried to
match his technique.
Nishikigi wins by
Uwatenage
Bout No. 19
Daieisho versus Ryuden
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Daieisho.
He is from the
Oitekaze heya.
He has been matched today with
Ryuden.
Ryuden
trains at the
Takadagawa stable.
Ryuden is taller but Daieishois the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Daieisho
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Daieisho
unbalances his opponent.
Daieisho
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Daieisho
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Ryuden
who tried to evade.
They immediately come together once more…
Ryuden
establishes the the better hold.
Daieisho
has been brought into an unfaourable grapple -
he was trying to avoid this contact.
The rikishi's bodies are pressed together searching for an advantage.
Ryuden works his arm under his opponents armpit and in a flash he has him on the floor!
A win by Sukuinage
Daieisho couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
Bout No. 18
Takekaze versus Asanoyama
In higashi-kata (the eastern side of the dohyo) is
Takekaze.
He is from the
Oguruma heya.
He has been matched today with
Asanoyama.
Asanoyama
trains at the
Fujikado stable.
Asanoyama is taller and heavier than Takekaze.
The best chance for
Takekaze
may be his excellent
balance.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Asanoyama
looks to have the advantage.
Asanoyama
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Asanoyama
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Takekaze
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Asanoyama
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Takekaze
can't do enough to stop the attack!
What a powerful attack by
Asanoyama
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 17
Kagayaki versus Daiamami
Preparing to fight now is
Kagayaki.
He is from the
Torafujii heya.
Facing him is
Daiamami.
Daiamami
trains at the
Oitekaze stable.
Kagayaki is taller than Daiamami but Daiamami is heavier.
The best chance for
Kagayaki
may be his excellent
speed.
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!
Daiamami
has the upper hand.
Daiamami
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Daiamami
body charge forces back
Kagayaki
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Daiamami
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Kagayaki
is unbalanced and is forced back.
as he tried to push.
If either man wanted a hold they have failed.
Daiamami gets some momentum and keeps going with it! Great push out!
Daiamami wins by Oshidashi
Kagayaki was trying to force his opponent back.
Bout No. 16
Chiyomaru versus Terunofuji
Preparing to fight now is
Chiyomaru.
He is from the
Kokonoe heya.
He has been matched today with
Terunofuji.
Terunofuji
trains at the
Tenshinhan stable.
Terunofuji is taller but Chiyomaruis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Terunofuji
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
gasps from the crowd as they slam together!
Chiyomaru
gets the better of the tachiai.
Chiyomaru
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Chiyomaru
uses hazuoshi (lifting push under armpit) technique to push back
Terunofuji
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyomaru
gets and excellent over arm hold
Terunofuji
is in the weaker yotsu position although
he tried to push him away.
The initial phase of the bout finishes and yotsu sumo begins!
Chiyomaru knocks his opponent way off balance and then just pokes him out!
A win by Okuridashi
Terunofuji couldn't get enough motion into his attempted throw.
Bout No. 15
Kaisei versus Shohozan
On our left is the formidable
Kaisei.
He has a record of 1 wins and 0 loses.
He has been matched today with
Shohozan.
Shohozan
has a score of
0 wins and 1 loses.
Kaisei is taller and heavier than Shohozan.
The best chance for
Kaisei
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Shohozan
starts better.
Shohozan
stayed close to the ground - what might be called "hira-gumo" or "low spider" technique
whereas
Kaisei
stayed very low.
Shohozan
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Kaisei
whose thrusts lacked direction.
They immediately come together once more…
Kaisei
establishes the the better hold.
Shohozan
is in the weaker yotsu position although
he was trying to avoid this contact.
Now they are caught together !
Kaisei tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Shohozan twisted to try and throw his opponent but got caught out.
The rikishi rest upon one another, breathing hard.
Kaisei wriggles right into his opponent's belly, almosts sitting him on his lap and lifts him over the rope!
He wins by Yorikiri
Shohozan couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
Bout No. 14
Tochiozan versus Aminishiki
Preparing to fight now is
Tochiozan.
He is from the
Kasugano heya.
He has been matched today with
Aminishiki.
Aminishiki
trains at the
Ashaenumi stable.
Tochiozan is taller and heavier than Aminishiki.
The best chance for
Aminishiki
may be his excellent
technique.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the sound of the tachiai echoes through the hall!
Tochiozan
immediately gains momentum.
Tochiozan
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tochiozan
has a better belt hold than
Aminishiki
who gets an inferior hold.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Tochiozan
makes the most of his belt hold and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Aminishiki
wasn't able to
throw him down.
Tochiozan wins by
Yoritaoshi (forced out and on back)
Bout No. 13
Chiyonokuni versus Kotoyuki
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Chiyonokuni.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(7w)
On the western side of the dohyo is
Kotoyuki.
Kotoyuki
is ranked as
Maegashira(11e)
Chiyonokuni is taller than Kotoyuki but Kotoyuki is heavier.
The best chance for
Kotoyuki
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Chiyonokuni
wins the tachiai.
Chiyonokuni
more or less stood up
whereas
Kotoyuki
stayed very low.
Chiyonokuni
is quick to try hataki (slap down)on
Kotoyuki
was trying to reach his opponent's belt.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyonokuni
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Kotoyuki
isn't able to
get into position.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Chiyonokuni forces him back and out with straight arms to shoulder and neck!
Chiyonokuni wins by Oshidashi
Kotoyuki took too long to decide what to do.
Bout No. 12
Chiyoshoma versus Daishomaru
Preparing to fight now is
Chiyoshoma.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(7e)
Opposite him will be
Daishomaru.
Daishomaru
is ranked as
Maegashira(11w)
Chiyoshoma is taller than Daishomaru but Daishomaru is heavier.
The best chance for
Daishomaru
may be his excellent
balance.
The ceremony is over, we are about to begin…
Nokotta!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Chiyoshoma
gets the better of the tachiai.
Chiyoshoma
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Chiyoshoma
manages passing dasinage, unsettling
Daishomaru
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Chiyoshoma
gets and excellent over arm hold
Daishomaru
is knocked back
he was wanting a better belt grip.
The rikishi mesh, each clasping for some sort of grip.
Chiyoshoma gets some momentum and keeps going with it! Great push out!
A win by Oshidashi
Daishomaru had a hold but couldn't move him.
Bout No. 11
Ikioi versus Sokokurai
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Ikioi.
He has a record of 1 wins and 0 loses.
Opposite him will be
Sokokurai.
Sokokurai
has a score of
1 wins and 0 loses.
Ikioi is taller and heavier than Sokokurai.
The best chance for
Ikioi
may be his excellent
technique.
They position themselves for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
the rikishi collide in an awesome crash!
Ikioi
gets the better of the tachiai.
Ikioi
stepped forward
whereas
Sokokurai
more or less stood up.
Ikioi
has a better belt hold than
Sokokurai
who tried to evade.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Ikioi
uses his advantage and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Sokokurai
couldn't
lift him.
Ikioi wins by
Uwatedashinage - (pulling over-arm throw)
Bout No. 10
Shodai versus Arawashi
Now we see
Shodai.
He has a record of 0 wins and 1 loses.
His opponent today is
Arawashi.
Arawashi
has a score of
0 wins and 1 loses.
Arawashi is taller but Shodaiis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Shodai
may be his excellent
balance.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Arawashi
immediately gains momentum.
Arawashi
more or less stood up
whereas
Shodai
stayed very low.
Arawashi
shows nice inashi, outmanoeuvring
Shodai
attempted a belt hold.
They immediately come together once more…
Arawashi
uses quick feet to gain a superior angle.
Shodai
loses balance trying to
get into position.
The fight remains at length - will this suit the taller man?
Arawashi has the better hold now. Here he goes! Lifts him over the rope!
He wins by Yorikiri
Shodai was too slow.
Bout No. 9
Tochinoshin versus Okinoumi
Now we see
Tochinoshin.
He is ranked as
Maegashira(3w)
Opposite him will be
Okinoumi.
Okinoumi
is ranked as
Maegashira(5e)
Tochinoshin is taller and heavier than Okinoumi.
The best chance for
Tochinoshin
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
both rikishi launch forwards!
Okinoumi
immediately gains momentum.
Okinoumi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Okinoumi
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Tochinoshin
whose oshi-zumo was not very effective.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
The fighters are joined in a mass of heaving flesh.
Okinoumi heaves his opponent to the tawara - but not quite over.
Tochinoshin was not strong enough today.
What a bout! Still no breakthrough!
Tochinoshin tries to use his superior hold to get his opponent to the doho.
Okinoumi had a hold but couldn't move him.
They are both waiting for the other to tire.
Okinoumi attempts a throw which unbalances his opponent.
Tochinoshin had a hold but couldn't move him.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Tochinoshin is making progress in small lifts and steps.
Okinoumi couldn't shift his opponent.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Tochinoshin has the better position but is making only slow progress.
Okinoumi looked like he was trying to throw him down.
He has his heel on the rope in desperation!
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Tochinoshin heaves his opponent to the tawara - but not quite over.
Okinoumi couldn't get the position he needed to execute the throw.
He has his heel on the rope in desperation!
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Tochinoshin is low and springs with powerful legs, running his opponent out of the ring!
A win by Oshidashi
Okinoumi looked like he was trying to throw him down.
Bout No. 8
Chiyotairyu versus Endo
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Chiyotairyu.
He is from the
Kokonoe heya.
Facing him is
Endo.
Endo
trains at the
Katana stable.
Endo is taller but Chiyotairyuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Chiyotairyu
may be his excellent
technique.
We are ready for the tachiai…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Chiyotairyu
gets the better of the tachiai.
Chiyotairyu
stayed very low
whereas
Endo
more or less stood up.
Chiyotairyu
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Endo
who was trying to prevent that.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Chiyotairyu
makes the most of his belt hold and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Endo
helplessly tried to
get a better hold.
Chiyotairyu wins by
Yoritaoshi (forced out and on back)
Bout No. 7
Kotoshogiku versus Takarafuji
Preparing to fight now is
Kotoshogiku.
He is from the
Sadogatake heya.
On the western side of the dohyo is
Takarafuji.
Takarafuji
trains at the
Isegahama stable.
Takarafuji is taller but Kotoshogikuis the heavier rikishi.
The best chance for
Kotoshogiku
may be his excellent
technique.
The rikishi move into tachiai position…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
only the screams of the referee match the energy of the tachiai!
Kotoshogiku
looks to have the advantage.
Kotoshogiku
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kotoshogiku
has a favourable hold on the mawashi of
Takarafuji
who gets an inferior hold.
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.
Takarafuji is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Kotoshogiku couldn't lift his opponent.
The stalemate is unbroken. They remain with faces pressed sideways into shoulders.
Takarafuji is unable to pull of the throw but still holds the best cards here.
Kotoshogiku lost trying to muscle him out by his belt.
They are leaning upon one another like rival walrus.
Takarafuji twists sharly trying to fling his opponent over his back but he was wise to it.
Kotoshogiku couldn't lift his opponent.
The wrestlers continue to seek a telling grip on the other's belt.
Takarafuji throws a machine gun volley of slaps which takes his opponents back and over the doho!
A win by Tsukidashi
Kotoshogiku couldn't lift his opponent.
Onosho versus Hokutofuji
Preparing to fight now is
Onosho.
He is ranked as
Kumisubi(1w)
Facing him is
Hokutofuji.
Hokutofuji
is ranked as
Maegashira(1e)
Hokutofuji is taller and heavier than Onosho.
The best chance for
Onosho
may be his excellent
speed.
The crowd fall silent as the rikishi crouch…
Nokotta!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Onosho
immediately gains momentum.
Onosho
more or less stood up
as did his opponent.
Onosho
slaps down and retreats, unbalancing
Hokutofuji
who wasn't quick enough to avoid getting caught.
They immediately come together once more…
Onosho
slaps down on his opponent and moves.
Hokutofuji
loses balance trying to
get into position.
For a moment there is space between the fighters…
Onosho uses backward movement to pull his opponent off balance and down by his shoulder!
Onosho wins by Hikiotoshi
Hokutofuji looked like he was trying for some sort of downward slap.
Bout No. 5
Takakeisho versus Ichinojo
Preparing to fight now is
Takakeisho.
He is ranked as
Kumisubi(1e)
Opposite him will be
Ichinojo.
Ichinojo
is ranked as
Maegashira(1w)
Ichinojo is taller and heavier than Takakeisho.
The best chance for
Ichinojo
may be his excellent
technique.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Ichinojo
starts better.
Ichinojo
kept low
whereas
Takakeisho
more or less stood up.
Ichinojo
delivered his shoulder to the throat of
Takakeisho
who was trying to prevent that.
They immediately come together once more…
Ichinojo
shows top oshi-zumo skills, forcing his opponent back.
Takakeisho
rocks back and tries to hold
as he tried to push.
The thrusting tactics have dominated the start of this bout.
Ichinojo powers forward, gaining momentum.
Takakeisho certainly tried to get going but lacked co-ordination.
There can't be a way back from here!
After that flail of arms the fighters remain apart.
Ichinojo works him to the edge and then mercilessly dispatches him over the rope and into the judges!
He wins by Oshitaoshi
Takakeisho was flailing away but it didn't achieve much.
Bout No. 4
Goeido versus Yoshikaze
Now we see
Goeido.
He has a record of 1 wins and 0 loses.
He has been matched today with
Yoshikaze.
Yoshikaze
has a score of
0 wins and 1 loses.
Goeido is taller and heavier than Yoshikaze.
The best chance for
Yoshikaze
may be his excellent
speed.
The wrestlers squat, eying one another…
Nokotta!
Oh what a violent tachiai!
Goeido
looks to have the advantage.
Goeido
sprung up
whereas
Yoshikaze
stayed very low.
Goeido
fixes a good left hand grip on the mawashi of
Yoshikaze
manages an inside grip.
The wrestlers search for good holds and positions in the yotsu-zumo.
Goeido
uses his advantage and
upsets his opponent to secure victory!
He showed tremendous strength!
Yoshikaze
helplessly tried to
match his hold.
Goeido wins by
Uwatenage
Bout No. 3
Kakuryu versus Takayasu
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Kakuryu.
He has a record of 1 wins and 0 loses.
His opponent today is
Takayasu.
Takayasu
has a score of
1 wins and 0 loses.
Takayasu is taller and heavier than Kakuryu.
The best chance for
Takayasu
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
and bang! They come together like trains!
Kakuryu
gets the better of the tachiai.
Kakuryu
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kakuryu
shows speed and technique to secure a hold on the belt of
Takayasu
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?
Kakuryu tries an overarm throw but somehow his opponent hops and keeps up.
Takayasu couldn't budge his opponent.
The two giants remain locked together.
Kakuryu uses his overarm hold to spin his opponent sidelong into the clay!
A win by Uwatenage
Takayasu couldn't budge his opponent.
Bout No. 2
Kisenosato versus Mitakeumi
Now we see
Kisenosato.
He has a record of 1 wins and 0 loses.
His challenger today is
Mitakeumi.
Mitakeumi
has a score of
0 wins and 1 loses.
Kisenosato is taller and heavier than Mitakeumi.
The best chance for
Mitakeumi
may be his excellent
speed.
The rikishi take their positions…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
a deafening slap of flesh as they collide!
Kisenosato
wins the tachiai battle.
Kisenosato
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Kisenosato
lets lose harite, a fury of slaps against the face of
Mitakeumi
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Kisenosato
comes forward with a great thrusting attack.
Mitakeumi
can't do enough to stop the attack!
What a powerful attack by
Kisenosato
who wins by
Oshidashi
Bout No. 1
Hakuho versus Tamawashi
Slapping his mawashi like a drum is
Hakuho.
He is from the
Miyagino heya.
His opponent today is
Tamawashi.
Tamawashi
trains at the
Kataonami stable.
Hakuho is taller than Tamawashi but Tamawashi is heavier.
The best chance for
Tamawashi
may be his excellent
technique.
The referee calls them to the centre of the dohyo…
The rikisi smash together, their heads meeting like rams!
the rikishi smash into each other!
Tamawashi
starts better.
Tamawashi
stayed very low
as did his opponent.
Tamawashi
makes a series of effective shoves on
Hakuho
was trying to grapple.
They immediately come together once more…
Hakuho
circles back, pulling at a leading arm and gains the advantage.
Tamawashi
can't keep his balance!
What a skillful passing move by
Hakuho
who wins by
Hikiotoshi
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