#tottari

Tottari - A kimarite in which the attacker grabs his opponent's arm at the wrist, bars it, and forces him down.

Toyonoshima is always a threat to topple the guys at the top of the division. He’s deceptively agile, with a ton of experience. He’s unpredictable, equally as likely to push you out as pull you down (with quite a few wins by throw as well). Today Kotoshogiku brings his full-force tachiai, as expected, and after absorbing the blow Toyonoshima responds by stepping to the left, wrapping up Kotoshogiku’s right arm with both his arms, and swinging the Ozeki down to his first loss of the tournament. With two days left, there are now four wrestlers with a chance at the championship. Kotoshogiku and Hakuho each have one loss, and Toyonoshima and Harumafuji each have two losses. Kotoshogiku has the easiest remaining schedule, but I’m predicting a playoff on the last day. (fingers crossed)

Tamawashi is in control of this bout from beginning to (just before) the end. He pushes Takarafuji around the ring, keeping his feet under him and moving forward nicely right up until Takarafuji grabs his extended arm, slips to the side, and ushers him out of the ring. Winning technique is tottari (arm bar throw).