Hochiyama against Hoshihikari, Hatsu 2005, day 5

HochiyamaMakushita 16 East1-2
Finalnimaigeriankle kicking twist down
HoshihikariMakushita 17 East2-1

Hatsu 2005, day 5, 13 January 2005. Makushita, bout 22 of 32. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: nimaigeri

Who else uses it

Ankle kicking twist down.

The winner kicks his opponent's ankle and twists him down.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
51% HochiyamaHoshihikari 49%

The ratings had it close to even, 51% to 49%. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

5 official meetingsCompare careers
Hochiyama 0Hoshihikari 5
  1. Hoshihikari won · Kyushu 2009, day 9, Makushitayoritaoshi
  2. Hoshihikari won · Haru 2008, day 13, Juryonimaigeri
  3. Hoshihikari won · Hatsu 2008, day 1, Juryookuridashi
  4. Hoshihikari won · Kyushu 2007, day 13, Juryouwatenage
  5. Hoshihikari won · Hatsu 2005, day 5, Makushita (this bout)nimaigeri

This was their first meeting.