YukataNinja 0 Posted September 24, 2005 Hello all, this is my first time posting here! I was wondering if someone could explain what all went on in this match (Ama vs Tokitenku) on day 14. I have only been watching sumo for a year and dont know japanese (yet :p) so I had no clue what the judge was saying. Also, anyone have an offical time how long that was and how offten a bout lasts that long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashunowaka 300 Posted September 24, 2005 Hello all, this is my first time posting here!I was wondering if someone could explain what all went on in this match (Ama vs Tokitenku) on day 14. I have only been watching sumo for a year and dont know japanese (yet :p) so I had no clue what the judge was saying. Also, anyone have an offical time how long that was and how offten a bout lasts that long. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello and welcome! Well, if neither rikishi can force the other down or out, after about 4 minutes a break is called for by one of the judges sitting by the side (shimpan). Such a break is called a mizu-iri (water break). Then the ring judge (gyoji) carefully position them where they were, and they start off again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madorosumaru 7 Posted September 24, 2005 I was wondering if someone could explain what all went on in this match (Ama vs Tokitenku) on day 14. I have only been watching sumo for a year and dont know japanese (yet :p) so I had no clue what the judge was saying. Also, anyone have an offical time how long that was and how offten a bout lasts that long. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I read an unofficial report (the official time will be released later) that had the first part of the bout at a little more than four minutes. At that point, a "mizu-iri" was called. The gyoji made marks on the dohyo to ensure the proper re-positioning of the combatants' feet and the bout was resumed after a break, during which both rikishi had their mawashi tightened. The second part of the match took over two minutes before Ama won by yorikiri--a somewhat anti-climactic ending to an epic battle. The timing of "mizu-iri" is determined by the head shinpan and he signals the gyoji who stops the fight. The bout is resumed when the gyoji slaps the rikishi on their backs after making sure they are in approximately the same position as at the time the bout was halted. Long bouts with "mizu-iri" happen from time to time, not as often in recent years as in the old days. Old-timers still talk about the marathon bouts between Wakanohana I and Dewanishiki that required two "mizu-iri." When the second "mizu-iri" is called, the break is longer--with resumption after the conclusion of the next two matches. That is called "nibango torinaoshi." Wakanohana I was also involved in a legenday bout against Yokozuna Chiyonoyama that had numerous "mizu-iri" and lasted a total of 17 minutes and 15 seconds. That bout was ultimately called a tie. In 2001, the recently-retired Musoyama was involved a long match against Kotomitsuki that lasted over 9 minutes, with two "mizu-iri," before Mickey was able to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,873 Posted September 24, 2005 In the 1970's, yotsu sumo was much more common than it is today. Five to ten mizu-iris occurred in makuuchi in each basho. Today, you may see only 3-4 a year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madorosumaru 7 Posted September 24, 2005 According to Nikkan Sports, the bout lasted 6 minutes and 42 seconds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YukataNinja 0 Posted September 24, 2005 oooh, cool. Thanks for all the helpful info all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
