Higonojo against Nionoumi, Hatsu 2018, day 8

HigonojoMakushita 32 East2-2
Finalhatakikomislap down
NionoumiMakushita 35 East3-1

Hatsu 2018, day 8, 21 January 2018. Makushita, bout 15 of 30. East on the left, west on the right.

How it was won: hatakikomi

Who else uses it

Slap down.

The winner slaps his opponent down.

Win chances

Before the boutHow the ratings work
51% HigonojoNionoumi 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

4 official meetingsCompare careers
Higonojo 2Nionoumi 2
  1. Nionoumi won · Hatsu 2018, day 8, Makushita (this bout)hatakikomi
  2. Higonojo won · Natsu 2017, day 7, Makushitaoshidashi
  3. Higonojo won · Natsu 2015, day 10, Makushitayorikiri
  4. Nionoumi won · Hatsu 2009, day 6, Makushitaoshitaoshi