Itakozakura against Ichifuji, Hatsu 2017, day 5

ItakozakuraJonokuchi 6 East1-2
Finalsukuinagebeltless arm throw
IchifujiJonokuchi 19 East2-1

Hatsu 2017, day 5, 12 January 2017. Jonokuchi, bout 7 of 9. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: sukuinage

Who else uses it

Beltless arm throw.

The winner throws his opponent with his arm, without holding the belt.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
43% ItakozakuraIchifuji 57%

The ratings had Ichifuji the favourite, at 57%, and he won. These are the site's own ratings as the basho began, not a bookmaker's odds.

Head to head

5 official meetingsCompare careers
Itakozakura 4Ichifuji 1
  1. Ichifuji won · Hatsu 2017, day 5, Jonokuchi (this bout)sukuinage
  2. Itakozakura won · Natsu 2014, day 15, Jonidanyorikiri
  3. Itakozakura won · Haru 2013, day 9, Jonidanyorikiri
  4. Itakozakura won · Natsu 2009, day 14, Jonidanoshidashi
  5. Itakozakura won · Hatsu 2009, day 10, Jonidanyoritaoshi