Ishizaki against Masuhayato, Natsu 1997, day 5

IshizakiMakushita 34 East1-2
Finalhatakikomislap down
MasuhayatoMakushita 35 West2-1

Natsu 1997, day 5, 15 May 1997. Makushita, bout 13 of 29. 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
52% IshizakiMasuhayato 48%

The ratings had it close to even, 52% to 48%. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

3 official meetingsCompare careers
Ishizaki 1Masuhayato 2
  1. Masuhayato won · Natsu 1997, day 5, Makushita (this bout)hatakikomi
  2. Ishizaki won · Natsu 1995, day 15, Makushitaoshidashi
  3. Masuhayato won · Nagoya 1994, day 13, Makushitatsukiotoshi