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Mitoyutaka Koki

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Mitoyutaka Koki - 水戸豊 幸樹 (born April 8, 1993) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Nerima, Tokyo. He made his debut in March 2009 and wrestled for Nishikido stable. His highest rank was makushita 16 and he retired in May 2016.

Early Life[]

Honda began sumo wrestling during his time in elementary school and in his sixth year he earned the title of Wanpaku Yokozuna. Prior to graduating junior high school, he was interested in joining Takadagawa stable because his elder brother Nobuyuki was a member of the stable. However, Takadagawa stable advised him that he find another stable and he was subsequently contacted by Nishikido stable.[1]

Career[]

He made his professional debut in March 2009 and initially wrestled under his surname Honda. He reached the sandanme division in November 2009 after less than a year in sumo. In July 2010, he was given the shikona "Mitoyutaka" (水戸豊) and he was promoted to makushita in November 2012. He reached a career-best makushita 16 in January 2014 but could only manage a 3-4 record. In November 2014, he injured the anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus of his right knee and sat out of the following two tournaments.[2] He retired from sumo in May 2016.[3]

Personal Life[]

  • Mitoyutaka's older brother, Nobuyuki (born 1990), is a sumo wrestler belonging to Takadagawa stable.[4] He joined the stable in March 2006 and wrestled under the shikona Tsurunoumi. His highest rank was makushita 54 and he retired from sumo in May 2016. Mitoyutaka's younger brother, Shunpei (born 1997), joined Nishikido stable in March 2012 and wrestled under the shikona Wakanoumi.[5] His highest rank was makushita 18 and he retired from sumo in March 2022. Mitoyutaka's second youngest brother, Shintaro (born 1994), is a sandanme ranked yobidashi, belonging to Nishikido stable as well.[6]

Fighting Style[]

Mitoyutaka's Fighting Style

Mitoyutaka defeats Oiwato by oshidashi (push out)

Mitoyutaka was proficient in both yotsu-sumo (grappling) and oshi-sumo (pushing and thrusting) techniques. His favored grip on his opponent's mawashi was hidari-yotsu, a right hand outside, left hand inside position. His most often used winning kimarite was oshidashi (push out), followed by yorikiri (force out).[7]

Record[]

Division Results[]

  • Total: 151-121-22/272 (43 basho)
  • Makushita: 59-52-15/111 (18 basho)
  • Sandanme: 76-64-7/140 (21 basho)
  • Jonidan: 11-3/14 (2 basho)
  • Jonokuchi: 5-2/7 (1 basho)

Shikona History[]

  • Honda Ryo (2009.03 - 2010.05)
  • Mitoyutaka Koki (2010.07 - 2016.05)

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External Links[]

References[]

  1. ↑ "Sumo Journal" February 2014 Issue p. 83
  2. ↑ "Sumo" June 2015 Issue p. 99
  3. ↑ Mitoyutaka Rikishi Information
  4. ↑ Takadagawa Blog: This is Tsurunoumi!
  5. ↑ "Sumo" February 2012 Issue p. 92
  6. ↑ Livedoor Blog: Shintaro, Mitoyutaka's brother
  7. ↑ Mitoyutaka Kimarite Information
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