Nishiyama against Yamagashira, Natsu 1997, day 2
Natsu 1997, day 2, 12 May 1997. Jonokuchi, bout 24 of 32. East on the left, west on the right.
How it was won: shitatenage下手投げ
Who else uses itUnderarm throw.
The winner throws his opponent underarm.
55% NishiyamaYamagashira 45%
The ratings had Nishiyama the favourite, at 55%, and he won. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.
Nishiyama 2Yamagashira 0
- Nishiyama won · Hatsu 1998, day 5, Jonidanyoritaoshi
- Nishiyama won · Natsu 1997, day 2, Jonokuchi (this bout)shitatenage
This was their first meeting.