Hatsu Basho

Day 4 • Makuuchi Division

January 8, 1978

M8E vs M12E

Winner: Kirinji

Technique: oshidashi

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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 1-2
Form during Hatsu Basho
VS

Chiyonofuji

千代の富士
Height 183 cm (6'0")
Weight 123 kg (271 lbs)
Birth Year 1955
Heya Kokonoe
Tournament Record 1-2
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 5
20 Chiyonofuji
Based on 25 previous matches

Previous Encounters

  • Natsu Basho Day 1 Chiyonofuji shitatedashinage
  • Hatsu Basho Day 1 Chiyonofuji yorikiri
  • Aki Basho Day 5 Chiyonofuji yorikiri
  • Natsu Basho Day 6 Chiyonofuji yorikiri
  • Hatsu Basho Day 10 Chiyonofuji uwatenage
+ 20 more matches

Preferred Techniques

Kirinji

  • oshidashi 150
  • tsukidashi 102
  • hatakikomi 87

Chiyonofuji

  • yorikiri 391
  • uwatenage 171
  • tsuridashi 58

Wrestler Profiles

Kirinji Nishonoseki Chiyonofuji Kokonoe