Komakiryu Kosei - 駒木龍 康生 (born May 11, 1985) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Komaki, Aichi. He made his debut in March 2008 and last wrestled for Kise stable. His highest rank was makushita 33 and he retired in July 2020.
Early Life[]
Yasumasa Inoue was born on May 11, 1985, in Komaki, Aichi. He attended Aikodai Meiden High School in Nagoya and was a member of the school's sumo club.[1] In 2003, at the National Inter-High School Championships, Inoue finished third in the individual competition.[2] Upon finishing high school, he enrolled at Toyo University in Tokyo to continue his amateur sumo career. After graduating university, he opted to go professional and joined Kise stable.[3]
Career[]
He made his professional debut in March 2008 and initially wrestled under his surname Inoue. He was promoted to sandanme in November 2008 and makushita in September 2009. In May 2010, he transferred to Kitanoumi stable due to his stable's closure, however, his old stable was reestablished April 2012 and re-transferred back to Kise stable as a result. He reached a career-best makushita 33 in March 2013, but could only manage a 3-4 record. In the following May 2013 tournament, he was given the shikona "Komakiryu" (駒木龍). He spent the majority of his career wrestling in the sandanme division with multiple stints in makushita. In May 2019, Komakiryu faced off against former ozeki and future yokozuna Terunofuji where he lost by yorikiri, or force out. He retired from sumo in July 2020 after twelve years in the sport.[3]
Fighting Style[]
Komakiryu defeats Sadanishiki by yorikiri (force out)
Komakiryu was a yotsu-sumo wrestler who prefers grappling to pushing and thrusting techniques. He won majority of his bouts with a straightforward yorikiri, or force out.[4]
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 256-242-6/496 (73 basho)
- Makushita: 83-116-4/198 (29 basho)
- Sandanme: 156-122-2/277 (40 basho)
- Jonidan: 11-3/14 (2 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 6-1/7 (1 basho)
Shikona History[]
- Inoue Yasumasa (2008.03 - 2013.03)
- Komakiryu Kosei (2013.05 - 2020.07)
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