Career
Kirishima is a Mongolian *ozeki* wrestling for Otowayama stable. He debuted in March 2015 and has climbed steadily through the ranks, reaching *ozeki* in May 2026 after a strong 12–3 performance at *sekiwake* in March 2026. Standing 186 cm and weighing 149 kg, he has compiled an impressive recent record with four consecutive *kachi-koshi* tournaments, including three consecutive 12–3 scores from March through July 2026. His consistent winning at the sport's upper ranks has established him as a fixture in the *san'yaku*.
His attack centers on pushing techniques, with belt work and throwing as secondary weapons.
- March 2026 Basho
- Posted 12–3 at *sekiwake*, earning promotion to *ozeki* for the following tournament.
- May 2026 Basho
- Secured *kachi-koshi* with a 12–3 record in his *ozeki* debut at the May 2026 basho.
- July 2026 Basho
- Extended his winning streak with a third consecutive 12–3 performance, now at *ozeki* 1 East.
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Profile
- Origin
- Mongolia
- Born
- 1996-04-24 (age 30)
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 149 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 24 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 12
- Force
- 6
- Throw
- 4
- Twist
- 1
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 1
Recent results
Debut: 2015-03
- 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
- 2025-09 Sekiwake 1 West 6-9
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.