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Chiyonofuji
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Wrestler profile

Chiyonofuji.

From
Hokkaido, Matsumae-gun, Fukushima-cho
Born
1955-06-01
Height
183 cm
Weight
126 kg

Ring names over the career

  1. Chiyonofuji Mitsugusince Jan 1971 · current
  2. Oakimoto MitsuguNov 1970 – Nov 1970
  3. Akimoto MitsuguSep 1970 – Sep 1970

A wrestler's ring name may change on promotion or by decision of the stable. Early ones are often the real surname.

Weight progression

60100140Sep 1970 · 71 kgNov 1970 · 71 kgNov 1971 · 71 kgJan 1972 · 71 kgNov 1972 · 89 kgMay 1973 · 89 kgNov 1973 · 89 kgNov 1974 · 97 kgJan 1975 · 100 kgNov 1975 · 98 kgJan 1976 · 97 kgMay 1977 · 91 kgMay 1978 · 96 kgJul 1978 · 96 kgMay 1979 · 97 kgSep 1979 · 104 kgMar 1980 · 104 kgMay 1980 · 110 kgMay 1981 · 115 kgJul 1981 · 115 kgMay 1982 · 115 kgSep 1982 · 116 kgMar 1983 · 118 kgMay 1983 · 117 kgMay 1984 · 121 kgMay 1985 · 120 kgNov 1985 · 122.5 kgMay 1986 · 125 kgMay 1987 · 124 kgJul 1988 · 123 kgMay 1989 · 125 kgMay 1990 · 122 kgMay 1991 · 126 kgSep 1970May 1991

The provider only records changes in measurements.

Career

Key figures

Computed by Sumototal from 1340 contested bouts (Sumo-API) up to May 1991. Excludes the current tournament. Fusen counts in the official record and is excluded from techniques and rivals; playoffs do not count in the record.

Career record
962-390-167
Win %
71.2%
Tournaments
105
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Highest rank
Yokozuna · Sep 1981
Debut
Nov 1970
Makuuchi debut
Sep 1975

Streaks

Longest winning streak
53 boutsMay 1988 – Nov 1988
Longest losing streak
8 boutsJan 1976 – Mar 1976
Kachi-koshi tournaments in a row
11 tournamentsMay 1986 – Jan 1988
Make-koshi tournaments in a row
3 tournamentsSep 1975 – Jan 1976

Recent form

  1. Nov 1990 · Day 13: loss to Kirishima tsuridashi
  2. Nov 1990 · Day 14: win over Asahifuji yorikiri
  3. Nov 1990 · Day 15: loss to Onokuni sukuinage
  4. Jan 1991 · Day 1: win over Takamisugi oshidashi
  5. Jan 1991 · Day 2: win over Sakahoko yoritaoshi
  6. Jan 1991 · Day 3: loss by fusen to Misugisato
  7. May 1991 · Day 1: loss to Takanohana yorikiri
  8. May 1991 · Day 2: win over Itai yorikiri
  9. May 1991 · Day 3: loss to Takatoriki tottari
  10. May 1991 · Day 4: loss by fusen to Daishoyama

Last 10 bouts, oldest to newest. Hover or focus each mark to see opponent and technique.

Rank progression

Rank by tournament: from Nov 1970 to May 1991; highest rank Yokozuna.

YokozunaOzekiSekiwakeKomusubiMaegashiraJuryoMakushitaSandanmeJonidanJonokuchiNov 1970May 1991
  • Kachi-koshi
  • Make-koshi
  • Yūshō
  • Tap or hover a point to see rank, record and prizes.

Strengths

  • 80% wins against lower-ranked opponents (974 bouts)+8.4% vs his average
  • Dominant style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu) (53.8% of his wins)

Weaknesses

  • 46.8% wins against higher-ranked opponents (280 bouts)-24.8% vs his average
  • Most often beaten by Belt and force-outs (yotsu) (61.6% of his losses)

Performance by opponent

Win % against each banzuke tier (contested bouts). The line marks his average: 71.6%.

  • Yokozuna and ōzeki66%238 bouts
  • Sekiwake and komusubi83.1%225 bouts
  • Maegashira 1–882%494 bouts
  • Maegashira 9 or lower55.9%93 bouts
  • Jūryō53.9%241 bouts
  • Lower divisions57.1%49 bouts

Wins by

Loses to

Winning style

  • Belt and force-outs (yotsu)53.8%
  • Throws and twists33.7%
  • Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)5.9%
  • Pull-downs and slap-downs3.7%
  • Trips2.6%
  • Other0.3%

Main rivals

OpponentBoutsRecord%Compare
Asashio46 bouts31-1567.4%Compare
Hokutenyu45 bouts33-1273.3%Compare
Ozutsu41 bouts37-490.2%Compare
Dewanohana37 bouts33-489.2%Compare
Asahifuji35 bouts30-585.7%Compare
Onokuni32 bouts23-971.9%Compare
Takanosato31 bouts13-1841.9%Compare
Sakahoko30 bouts27-390%Compare
Kotokaze30 bouts22-873.3%Compare
Wakashimazu28 bouts25-389.3%Compare

Nemesis

Wajima

1-6 · 14.3%

Favourable matchup

Itai

16-0 · 100%

By year

7073757779818385878991
  • Wins
  • Losses
  • Absences
Show table
YearTournamentsRecord%
199133-4-3842.9%
1990662-13-1582.7%
1989665-10-1586.7%
1988670-5-1593.3%
1987671-15-482.6%
1986668-10-1287.2%
1985680-1088.9%
1984651-17-2275%
1983668-7-1590.7%
1982674-1682.2%
1981665-13-1283.3%
1980652-3857.8%
1979639-42-948.1%
1978642-47-147.2%
1977650-4055.6%
1976635-3947.3%
1975641-46-347.1%
1974314-9-660.9%
197313-442.9%
197214-357.1%
197015-271.4%

By division

DivisionTournamentsRecord
Makuuchi81806-253-156
Juryo17130-120-5
Makushita517-12-6
Sandanme14-3
Jonokuchi15-2

Titles

No yūshō or sanshō recorded.

Tournament history

Blocks of 5 days. Gold ring: day kachi-koshi was secured; red: day of make-koshi.

TournamentRankRecordTitles
May 1991Yokozuna 21-3-11
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Mar 1991Yokozuna 20-0-15
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Jan 1991Yokozuna2-1-12
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Nov 1990Yokozuna 213-2
Sep 1990Yokozuna0-0-15
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Jul 1990Yokozuna12-3
May 1990Yokozuna13-2
Mar 1990Yokozuna10-5
Jan 1990Yokozuna14-1
Nov 1989Yokozuna13-2
Sep 1989Yokozuna15-0
Jul 1989Yokozuna 212-3
Playoff 1-0
Show all 105 tournaments
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May 1989Yokozuna0-0-15
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Mar 1989Yokozuna14-1
Jan 1989Yokozuna11-4
Nov 1988Yokozuna14-1
Sep 1988Yokozuna15-0
Jul 1988Yokozuna15-0
May 1988Yokozuna 214-1
Mar 1988Yokozuna0-0-15
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Jan 1988Yokozuna12-3
Nov 1987Yokozuna 215-0
Sep 1987Yokozuna9-2-4
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Jul 1987Yokozuna14-1
May 1987Yokozuna10-5
Mar 1987Yokozuna11-4
Jan 1987Yokozuna12-3
Playoff 1-0
Nov 1986Yokozuna13-2
Sep 1986Yokozuna14-1
Jul 1986Yokozuna14-1
Playoff 1-0
May 1986Yokozuna13-2
Mar 1986Yokozuna1-2-12
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Jan 1986Yokozuna13-2
Nov 1985Yokozuna14-1
Sep 1985Yokozuna15-0
Jul 1985Yokozuna11-4
May 1985Yokozuna14-1
Mar 1985Yokozuna11-4
Jan 1985Yokozuna15-0
Nov 1984Yokozuna14-1
Sep 1984Yokozuna 210-5
Jul 1984Yokozuna 20-0-15
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May 1984Yokozuna 211-4
Mar 1984Yokozuna4-4-7
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Jan 1984Yokozuna12-3
Nov 1983Yokozuna14-1
Sep 1983Yokozuna14-1
Jul 1983Yokozuna13-2
May 1983Yokozuna0-0-15
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Mar 1983Yokozuna15-0
Jan 1983Yokozuna12-3
Nov 1982Yokozuna14-1
Sep 1982Yokozuna10-5
Jul 1982Yokozuna12-3
May 1982Yokozuna13-2
Playoff 1-0
Mar 1982Yokozuna13-2
Jan 1982Yokozuna12-3
Nov 1981Yokozuna 212-3
Playoff 1-0
Sep 1981Yokozuna1-2-12
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Jul 1981Ozeki14-1
May 1981Ozeki13-2
Mar 1981Ozeki11-4
Jan 1981Sekiwake14-1
Playoff 1-0
Nov 1980Sekiwake11-4
Sep 1980Komusubi10-5
Jul 1980Maegashira 29-6
May 1980Komusubi6-9
Mar 1980Maegashira 38-7
Jan 1980Maegashira 88-7
Nov 1979Maegashira 77-8
Sep 1979Maegashira 108-7
Jul 1979Maegashira 148-7
May 1979Juryo 29-4-2
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Mar 1979Maegashira 82-6-7
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Jan 1979Maegashira 45-10
Nov 1978Maegashira 108-6-1
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Sep 1978Maegashira 44-11
Jul 1978Komusubi5-10
May 1978Maegashira 59-6
Mar 1978Maegashira 88-7
Jan 1978Maegashira 128-7
Nov 1977Juryo 19-6
Sep 1977Juryo 710-5
Jul 1977Juryo 98-7
May 1977Juryo 25-10
Mar 1977Juryo 1010-5
Jan 1977Juryo 118-7
Nov 1976Juryo 65-10
Sep 1976Juryo 108-7
Jul 1976Juryo 139-6
May 1976Makushita 14-3
Mar 1976Makushita 75-2
Jan 1976Juryo 134-11
Nov 1975Juryo 44-8-3
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Sep 1975Maegashira 125-10
Jul 1975Juryo 29-6
May 1975Juryo 69-6
Mar 1975Juryo 88-7
Jan 1975Juryo 46-9
Nov 1974Juryo 129-6
Sep 1974Makushita 111-0-6
6 abs.
Playoff 1-0
Mar 1974Makushita 154-3
Nov 1973Makushita 183-4
Nov 1972Sandanme 84-3
Nov 1970Jonokuchi 105-2