Hatsu Basho

Day 12 • Makuuchi Division

January 8, 1978

M8E vs M7W

Winner: Kirinji

Technique: tsukidashi

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Wrestlers Comparison

Kirinji

麒麟児
Height 183 cm (6'0")
Weight 144 kg (317 lbs)
Birth Year 1953
Heya Nishonoseki
Tournament Record 7-4
Form during Hatsu Basho
VS

Aobayama

青葉山
Height 187 cm (6'2")
Weight 112 kg (247 lbs)
Birth Year 1950
Heya Kise
Tournament Record 6-5
Form during Hatsu Basho

Match Details

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Winner Kirinji

Match Quality Ratings

Tachiai Quality
Kimarite Quality
Aggression
Henka Used No

Head-to-Head Record

Kirinji 6
7 Aobayama
Based on 13 previous matches

Previous Encounters

  • Haru Basho Day 11 Kirinji oshidashi
  • Kyushu Basho Day 15 Aobayama yorikiri
  • Natsu Basho Day 12 Aobayama hatakikomi
  • Hatsu Basho Day 2 Kirinji oshidashi
  • Natsu Basho Day 12 Aobayama uwatenage
+ 8 more matches

Preferred Techniques

Kirinji

  • oshidashi 150
  • tsukidashi 102
  • hatakikomi 87

Aobayama

  • yorikiri 104
  • uwatenage 62
  • tsuridashi 59

Wrestler Profiles

Kirinji Nishonoseki Aobayama Kise