Wakajishi against Takabayama, Aki 1978, day 12

WakajishiJuryo 6 East5-7
Finalhikiotoshihand pull down
TakabayamaJuryo 11 West5-7

Aki 1978, day 12, 21 September 1978. Juryo, bout 7 of 13. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: hikiotoshi

Who else uses it

Hand pull down.

The winner pulls his opponent down with his hands.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
43% WakajishiTakabayama 57%

The ratings had Takabayama ahead, at 57%, but Wakajishi won. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

4 official meetingsCompare careers
Wakajishi 4Takabayama 0
  1. Wakajishi won · Natsu 1980, day 13, Juryoyorikiri
  2. Wakajishi won · Natsu 1979, day 11, Juryokotenage
  3. Wakajishi won · Haru 1979, day 13, Juryosukuinage
  4. Wakajishi won · Aki 1978, day 12, Juryo (this bout)hikiotoshi

This was their first meeting.