Shimatora against Tochiarashi, Aki 1998, day 1

Shimatora1-0
Finalhikkakearm grabbing force out
Tochiarashi0-1

Aki 1998, day 1, 13 September 1998. Sandanme, bout 29 of 46. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: hikkake

Who else uses it

Arm grabbing force out.

The winner grabs his opponent's arm and forces him out of the ring.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
52% ShimatoraTochiarashi 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

4 official meetingsCompare careers
Shimatora 3Tochiarashi 1
  1. Shimatora won · Natsu 2001, day 9, Makushitayorikiri
  2. Shimatora won · Natsu 1999, day 12, Makushitayorikiri
  3. Tochiarashi won · Haru 1999, day 6, Sandanmeoshitaoshi
  4. Shimatora won · Aki 1998, day 1, Sandanme (this bout)hikkake

This was their first meeting.