Kimenryu against Tanimura, Natsu 1997, day 1
Natsu 1997, day 1, 11 May 1997. Sandanme, bout 40 of 49. East on the left, west on the right.
How it was won: hatakikomi叩き込み
Who else uses itSlap down.
The winner slaps his opponent down.
53% KimenryuTanimura 47%
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.
Kimenryu 3Tanimura 0
- Kimenryu won · Kyushu 2002, day 8, Makushitahatakikomi
- Kimenryu won · Aki 2002, day 7, Makushitauwatenage
- Kimenryu won · Natsu 1997, day 1, Sandanme (this bout)hatakikomi
This was their first meeting.