Career
Kirishima, a Mongolian *rikishi* competing out of Otowayama stable, debuted in March 2015 and has risen to the *ozeki* rank. Standing 186 cm and weighing 150 kg, he earned promotion to *ozeki* following a strong March 2026 performance at *sekiwake*. He has maintained double-digit wins across his recent tournaments at *san'yaku* ranks, posting consecutive 12–3 records at *ozeki* in May and July 2026. Currently ranked *ozeki* 1 East for the September 2026 tournament.
His attack centers on *oshi-zumō*, with *yotsu-zumō* and throwing techniques as secondary weapons.
- March 2026 Basho
- Posted 12–3 at *sekiwake*, earning promotion to *ozeki* for the following tournament.
- July 2026 Basho
- Secured *kachi-koshi* at *ozeki* with a 12–3 record, maintaining his rank.
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Profile
- Origin
- Mongolia
- Born
- 1996-04-24 (age 30)
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 150 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 12 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 6
- Force
- 2
- Throw
- 2
- Twist
- 1
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 1
Recent results
Debut: 2015-03
- 2026-09 Ozeki 1 East 0-0
- 2026-07 Ozeki 1 East 12-3
- 2026-05 Ozeki 2 East 12-3
- 2026-03 Sekiwake 1 East 12-3
- 2026-01 Sekiwake 1 East 11-4
- 2025-11 Maegashira 2 East 11-4
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.