Career
Nishikigi is a veteran *rikishi* from Iwate Prefecture competing for Isenoumi stable. Standing 186 cm and weighing 186 kg, he debuted in March 2006 and has maintained a presence in the *jūryō* division. His recent form has been inconsistent, with a sharp decline from *Jūryō* 6 in November 2025 (4-11) dropping him to the lower ranks of the division. After posting *make-koshi* at *Jūryō* 11 in May 2026, he remains at *Jūryō* 14 following a narrow 7-8 result in July 2026.
His attack centers on *yorikiri*, with pushing techniques as a significant secondary weapon.
- November 2025 Basho
- Heavy *make-koshi* at *Jūryō* 6 (4-11) triggered steep rank descent through the division.
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Profile
- Origin
- Iwate, Japan
- Born
- 1990-08-25 (age 35)
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 186 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 13 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 5
- Force
- 7
- Throw
- 1
- Twist
- 0
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 0
Recent results
Debut: 2006-03
- 2026-07 Juryo 14 West 7-8
- 2026-05 Juryo 11 West 5-10
- 2026-03 Juryo 12 East 8-7
- 2026-01 Juryo 12 East 7-8
- 2025-11 Juryo 6 West 4-11
- 2025-09 Maegashira 16 West 2-13
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.