Asahakuryu | From 2–7 to five wins in the final six days
A 5–1 finish brought his July record back to …
Shodai: his own “negative” streak, and where an opponent falls
His favourite word is compassion; his answer …
Wakatakakage | Before the force-out, watch the arms
He chose ottsuke as his own strength. The arm…
Kinbozan: a thrusting and pushing specialist, with force-outs at 34%
Calling him a big pusher leaves more to watch…
Oho: rebuilding after July’s 2–13, with push-outs at 28%
After a difficult July at komusubi, I want to…
Shishi: six straight wins to open July, with push-outs and force-outs close together
A 6–0 start became 10–5 and a career-high Sep…
Hiradoumi: 51% force-outs, 31% push-outs—two ways of moving forward
Force-outs and push-outs together account for…
Takerufuji: 10–2 after Day 12, then three losses—the shape inside a 10–5 record
“Double-digit wins” and “a late stumble” each…
Nishikifuji: can he get his left arm inside against two right-hand-inside opponents?
Ten wins in July carried him six places up th…
Fujiseiun: 40% force-outs, and a right-hand-inside grip to fight for
Fujiseiun favours his right arm inside; Nishi…