Gokenzan against Kitazakura, Kyushu 2002, day 8

GokenzanJuryo 12 West3-5
Finalyorikirifrontal force out
KitazakuraJuryo 8 West1-7

Kyushu 2002, day 8, 17 November 2002. Juryo, bout 5 of 12. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: yorikiri

Who else uses it

Frontal force out.

The winner holds his opponent's belt and forces him out of the ring from the front.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
55% GokenzanKitazakura 45%

The ratings had it close to even, 55% to 45%. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

9 official meetingsCompare careers
Gokenzan 7Kitazakura 2
  1. Gokenzan won · Haru 2003, day 7, Juryoyorikiri
  2. Gokenzan won · Hatsu 2003, day 4, Juryoyorikiri
  3. Gokenzan won · Kyushu 2002, day 8, Juryo (this bout)yorikiri
  4. Kitazakura won · Haru 1998, day 2, Makushitaoshitaoshi
  5. Kitazakura won · Hatsu 1998, day 14, Makushitaisamiashi
  6. Gokenzan won · Nagoya 1997, day 10, Makushitayorikiri
  7. Gokenzan won · Kyushu 1994, day 3, Makushitashitatenage
  8. Gokenzan won · Kyushu 1992, day 10, Makushitasukuinage
  9. Gokenzan won · Natsu 1991, day 9, Makushita