Asaozan against Sasakiyama, Hatsu 1997, day 2

AsaozanJonokuchi 15 East1-0
Finalsukuinagebeltless arm throw
SasakiyamaJonokuchi 14 West0-1

Hatsu 1997, day 2, 13 January 1997. Jonokuchi, bout 17 of 23. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: sukuinage

Who else uses it

Beltless arm throw.

The winner throws his opponent with his arm, without holding the belt.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
80% AsaozanSasakiyama 20%

The ratings had Asaozan the favourite, at 80%, and he won. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

1 official meetingCompare careers
Asaozan 1Sasakiyama 0
  1. Asaozan won · Hatsu 1997, day 2, Jonokuchi (this bout)sukuinage

This was their first meeting.