Nishiyama against Kotobuki, Haru 1998, day 9

NishiyamaJonokuchi 5 West3-2
Finalshitatenageunderarm throw
KotobukiJonokuchi 1 West4-1

Haru 1998, day 9, 16 March 1998. Jonokuchi, bout 22 of 22. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: shitatenage

Who else uses it

Underarm throw.

The winner throws his opponent underarm.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
52% NishiyamaKotobuki 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

2 official meetingsCompare careers
Nishiyama 1Kotobuki 1
  1. Kotobuki won · Haru 1998, day 9, Jonokuchi (this bout)shitatenage
  2. Nishiyama won · Aki 1997, day 15, Jonidanuwatenage