Musashifuji Satoshi - 武蔵富士 敏 (born July 6, 1972 - October 10, 2020) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Sano, Tochigi. He made his debut in March 1988 and wrestled for Musashigawa stable. His highest rank was makushita 7 and he retired in March 2006.
Early Life[]
Satoshi Yuzawa was born on July 6, 1972, in Sano, Tochigi. He attended Sano Shiritsu Akami Junior High School where he played baseball. After graduating from junior high school, he joined Musashigawa stable.
Career[]
He made his professional debut in March 1988 alongside future yokozuna's Akebono, Takanohana, and Wakanohana and future ozeki Kaio. He initially wrestled under his surname Yuzawa, before he was given the shikona "Musashifuji" (武蔵富士) in September 1988. He won the jonokuchi yusho in September 1989 and reached the sandanme division by September 1990. In May 1991, he finished with a perfect 7-0 record, but missed out on the sandanme yusho after losing to Daikanzan in the playoff. Nevertheless, he was promoted to makushita for the following July 1991 tournament. However, he did not establish himself as a makushita regular until July 1993.
Musashifuji reached a career-best makushita 7 in September 1996, but could only manage a 2-5 record. He missed two tournaments in 1999 and was demoted back down to jonidan in September 1999. He won the jonidan yusho with a perfect 7-0 record in September 1999 and eventually returned to makushita in March 2001.
Retirement from Sumo[]
Musashifuji retired from sumo in March 2006 after 18 years in the sport. After retiring, he worked as a cook at "Chanko Futaseryu" (ちゃんこ 二瀬龍) in Daito, Osaka.
Death[]
He died on October 10, 2020, at a hospital in Osaka due to diabetes. He was 48 years old.
Personal Life[]
- Musashifuji performed the official bow-twirling ceremony from May 2002 to November 2003. He also performed sumo jinku, or sumo folk singing.
- Musashifuji's hobbies were playing video games.
Fighting Style[]
Musashifuji defeats Ryuyo by oshidashi (push out)
Musashifuji was an oshi-sumo wrestler who prefers pushing and thrusting techniques to fighting on the mawashi. His most common kimarite used was a straightforward oshidashi, or push out.
Record[]
Division Results[]
- Total: 382-353-21/735 (109 basho)
- Makushita: 174-197/371 (53 basho)
- Sandanme: 140-112-14/252 (38 basho)
- Jonidan: 45-32-7/77 (12 basho)
- Jonokuchi: 23-12/35 (5 basho)
Championships[]
- 1 Jonidan Championship (September 1999)
- 1 Jonokuchi Championship (September 1989)
Shikona History[]
- Yuzawa (1988.03 - 1988.07)
- Musashifuji Satoshi (1988.09 - 2006.03)
Gallery[]
