Thread of Ura's winning techniques (kimarite) but they get increasingly rare.
He is currently the sole leader in the Natsu basho with a 6-0 record.
First, Katasukashi (under shoulder swing down): 7.78% of Ura's wins (0.95% overall rate for all rikishi).
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He is currently the sole leader in the Natsu basho with a 6-0 record.
First, Katasukashi (under shoulder swing down): 7.78% of Ura's wins (0.95% overall rate for all rikishi).
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Tottari (arm bar throw): 5.09% of Ura's wins (0.19% overall rate)
Once going 2 on 1 he can use his own shoulder as a fulcrum on the arm as he pivots out to throw opponents down.
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Once going 2 on 1 he can use his own shoulder as a fulcrum on the arm as he pivots out to throw opponents down.
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Hikkake (arm grabbing force out): 1.8% of Ura's wins (0.17% overall rate)
Probably better known as a wrestling arm drag, Ura uses his opponent's forward pressure against them by reaching across, grabbing behind the triceps, and yanking them forward as he pivots out.
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Probably better known as a wrestling arm drag, Ura uses his opponent's forward pressure against them by reaching across, grabbing behind the triceps, and yanking them forward as he pivots out.
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Ashitori (leg pick): 4.19% of Ura's wins (0.15% overall rate)
A wrestling single leg is actually quite uncommon in sumo but Ura is relatively short at 5'9 and likes to come in low and get underneath larger opponents.
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A wrestling single leg is actually quite uncommon in sumo but Ura is relatively short at 5'9 and likes to come in low and get underneath larger opponents.
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Zubineri (head pivot throw): 0.3% of Ura's wins (0.03% overall rate)
When Ura won this match in 2023 is was the first time in 25 years this kimarite was used in the top division.
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When Ura won this match in 2023 is was the first time in 25 years this kimarite was used in the top division.
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Tsutaezori (under arm forward body drop): 0.6% of Ura's wins (0.01% overall rate)
It's sort of like doing a fireman's carry where you duck underneath your opponent's underhook and load their body onto your shoulders (different though because your knees can't touch).
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It's sort of like doing a fireman's carry where you duck underneath your opponent's underhook and load their body onto your shoulders (different though because your knees can't touch).
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Izori (backwards body drop): 0.3% of Ura's wins (0.01% overall rate)
This is of course very similar to the tsutaezori but I think the only difference is the finish.
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This is of course very similar to the tsutaezori but I think the only difference is the finish.
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Ushiromotare (backward lean out): 0.3% of Ura's wins (0.01% overall rate)
Rare in sumo because an opponent getting behind you is usually a death sentence, but Ura hit this once from the same position as the tsutaezori and izori.
Footage from
8/9 youtube.com/@dondonsumo2
Rare in sumo because an opponent getting behind you is usually a death sentence, but Ura hit this once from the same position as the tsutaezori and izori.
Footage from
8/9 youtube.com/@dondonsumo2
Tasukizori (outer reverse backwards body drop): 0.3% of Ura's wins (0.01% overall rate)
Similar entry to the tsutaezori and izori but a more slippery finish. Essentially just sliding under and out from an opponent who's leaning over with an underhook and letting them fall.
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Similar entry to the tsutaezori and izori but a more slippery finish. Essentially just sliding under and out from an opponent who's leaning over with an underhook and letting them fall.
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