Basho Fury - 1981 Haru, Makuuchi Day Nine

Monday March 16th 1981
Osaka, Osaka Municipal Gymnasium

No real surprises on the day but Kotochitose was the first Juryo competitor to win against Makuuchi opposition in the Haru, defeating the still not 100% Kurosegawa. The match of the day came in Daijuyama's first defeat as a strong defensive performance from Onishiki earned him the win.

(93) Kitanoumi (8-1) def. (59) Masudayama (2-7) by yorikiri
(94) Chiyonofuji (9-0) def. (69) Kurama (1-8) by uwatenage
(79) Takanosato (9-0) def. (52) Amanoyama (0-9) by yorikiri
(81) Kotokaze (8-1) def. (71) Tochiakagi (4-5) by yorikiri
(75) Ozutsu (4-5) def. (69) Hokutenyu (4-5) by oshidashi

(64) Wakashimazu (4-5) def. (58) Fujizakura (2-7) by shitatenage
(78) Asashio (6-3) def. (64) Tochihikari (3-6) by oshidashi
(10*) Washuyama (3-6) def. (10*) Zaonishiki (1-8) by yorikiri
(61) Oshio (4-5) def. (38) Tamanofuji (2-7) by hikiotoshi

SHITATENAGE
The "Underarm Throw" is a common throwing technique whereby the attacking wrestler pulls down his opponent while turning away.

(67) Sadanoumi (8-1) def. (54) Kaiki (4-5) by yorikiri
(65) Takamiyama (7-2) def. (50) Iwanami (3-6) by oshidashi
(49) Aobayama (2-7) def. (48) Arase (1-8) by yorikiri
(52) Hoo (6-3) def. (45) Kurohimeyama (1-8) by yorikiri

(68) Dewanohana (9-0) def. (67) Kirinji (7-2) by yorikiri
(52) Kotochitose (6-3) def. (46) Kurosegawa (2-6-1) by yorikiri
(58) Hidanohana (7-2) def. (33) Matsuyama (1-8) by hatakikomi
(59) Onishiki (7-2) def. (65) Daijuyama (8-1) by yorikiri