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 spent much of his career navigating the *jūryō* division. Currently ranked at *Jūryō* 11 West following a 3–7 record in May 2026, he previously posted an 8–7 *kachi-koshi* at *Jūryō* 12 East in March 2026. His longevity in professional sumo reflects sustained effort across two decades in the sport.
His attack centers on *yotsu-zumō*, with pushing techniques as a secondary weapon.
- March 2026 Basho
- Secured *kachi-koshi* with an 8–7 record at *Jūryō* 12 East, earning promotion within the division.
- May 2026 Basho
- Posted *make-koshi* at 3–7, resulting in a likely demotion for the next tournament.
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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 12 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 5
- Force
- 7
- Throw
- 0
- Twist
- 0
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 0
Recent results
Debut: 2006-03
- 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
- 2025-07 Juryo 1 East 7-7
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.