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Wakaichiro Loses Day 5 Match

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In day 5 action, Wakaichiro lost his match to Kaiseijo. The bout got off to a fast start, with Kaiseijo driving hard to move inside against Wakaichiro’s somewhat high tachiai. In the oshi-fest that followed, Wakaichiro got turned around, and Kaiseijo moved him out. Kaiseijo did a good job, and kept his hips low, constantly moving forward.

This was a rematch between the two young rikishi, and I am sure it bothers Wakaichiro that his record against Kaiseijo is now 0-2. With the loss, Wakaichiro goes to a respectable 2-1 for Haru. His next match is not yet published on the fight schedule.

Wakaichiro Returns To Action Day 5

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Wakaichiro Tachiai

The day 5 torikumi features the third bout for Texas sumotori Wakaichiro. Coming in with a 2-0 record, he is still working through Sandanme’s “winner’s bracket”, where rikishi with 2-0 records face off. Today’s opponent is Sandanme 90 Kaiseijo, from Asakayama heya, whose head is the former great Ozeki Kaiō.

Kaiseijo is fighting at his highest ever rank, having been in sumo since March 2014. He has bounced between Jonidan and Sandanme, generally scoring a 3-4 / 4-3 record in most tournaments. He is the same height as Wakaichiro, but 30 kg lighter. Interesting note, these two have faced once before, with Kaiseijo taking their prior match in Kyushu, which Kaiseijo won via tsukiotoshi thrust down. So this one is a rematch, Wakaichiro fans!

We will endeavor to bring you video and results as soon as they are known.

Wakaichiro Wins Day 4 Match

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American sumotori Wakaichiro improved to 2-0 with his win on day 4 over challenger Tokimaru. Tokimaru opens strong, and Wakaichiro gives ground, leading him to the edge. The faster Tokimaru attacks, the more forward his balance becomes until Wakaichiro finishes the match by slapping him down.

The man from Humble Texas has really made great strides in his sumo, and we are eager to see his remaining 5 matches for Haru. Well done, Wakaichiro! Keep moving forward.

Wakaichiro Back In Action Day 4

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Wakaichiro

American Sandanme rikishi Wakaichiro competes in his second match of the Haru basho on day 4. Early in the day, he faces Sandanme 89 ranked wrestler Tokimaru, from Hakuho’s Miyagino stable. Tokimaru is another young, new rikishi who has been on a steady upward trajectory since he entered sumo in May of 2017. He is almost the same size and weight as Wakaichiro so this will be an even match.

As always we will bring you results and video of this match once it’s available online.