NiigataHeight
185.5 cm
Weight
156 kg
Age
71
Debut
1973.11
Career totals
3 Yūshō
Career matches
727
Wins
382
Losses
345
Win %
53%
By division
| Division | Basho | W | L | A | W% | Yūshō |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makuuchi | 13 | 85 | 110 | - | 44% | - |
| Juryo | 14 | 107 | 103 | - | 51% | 1 |
| Makushita | 29 | 96 | 73 | 34 | 57% | - |
| Sandanme | 17 | 63 | 48 | 8 | 57% | 1 |
| Jonidan | 5 | 25 | 10 | - | 71% | 1 |
| Jonokuchi | 1 | 6 | 1 | - | 86% | - |
Fighting style
Grappling force-out
Takes the belt and walks opponents out - 46% of wins by frontal force-out. Favourite kimarite: yorikiri (39%).
yorikiri
39%
oshidashi
19%
hatakikomi
9%
uwatenage
8%
13 others
28%
Based on 193 winning bouts on record.
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