Wakanoshima against Nishikigi, Natsu 2015, day 1

WakanoshimaJuryo 14 East1-0
Finaluwatenageoverarm throw
NishikigiJuryo 13 West0-1

Natsu 2015, day 1, 10 May 2015. Juryo, bout 2 of 14. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: uwatenage

Who else uses it

Overarm throw.

The winner throws his opponent overarm.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
45% WakanoshimaNishikigi 55%

The ratings had Nishikigi ahead, at 55%, but Wakanoshima won. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

6 official meetingsCompare careers
Wakanoshima 4Nishikigi 2
  1. Wakanoshima won · Nagoya 2015, day 13, Juryoyorikiri
  2. Wakanoshima won · Natsu 2015, day 1, Juryo (this bout)uwatenage
  3. Wakanoshima won · Haru 2015, day 7, Makushitayorikiri
  4. Nishikigi won · Hatsu 2015, day 11, Makushitaoshidashi
  5. Nishikigi won · Natsu 2011, day 12, Makushitakotenage
  6. Wakanoshima won · Nagoya 2009, day 7, Sandanmeyorikiri