Itoyama against Ota, Hatsu 1997, day 15

ItoyamaJonidan 155 East4-3
Finalhatakikomislap down
OtaJonidan 159 East5-2

Hatsu 1997, day 15, 26 January 1997. Jonidan, bout 9 of 62. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: hatakikomi

Who else uses it

Slap down.

The winner slaps his opponent down.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
47% ItoyamaOta 53%

The ratings had it close to even, 53% to 47%. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

3 official meetingsCompare careers
Itoyama 0Ota 3
  1. Ota won · Haru 1998, day 10, Jonidanharimanage
  2. Ota won · Hatsu 1997, day 15, Jonidan (this bout)hatakikomi
  3. Ota won · Aki 1995, day 9, Jonokuchiyoritaoshi