Career
Nishikigi is a 36-year-old *rikishi* from Iwate Prefecture competing for Isenoumi stable. Standing 186 cm and weighing 184 kg, he made his professional debut in March 2006. Currently ranked at *Jūryō* 14 West, he has spent recent tournaments in the second division with mixed results. In March 2026 he secured *kachi-koshi* at *Jūryō* 12 East with an 8–7 record, but subsequent performances at higher *Jūryō* ranks brought consecutive *make-koshi*, dropping him back down the *banzuke*.
His attack centers on *yorikiri*, with pushing techniques as a secondary weapon.
- March 2026 Basho
- *Kachi-koshi* at *Jūryō* 12 East with 8–7, earning promotion within the division.
- May 2026 Basho
- *Make-koshi* at *Jūryō* 11 West with 5–10, leading to demotion.
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Profile
- Origin
- Iwate, Japan
- Born
- 1990-08-25 (age 36)
- Height
- 186 cm
- Weight
- 184 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 8 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 3
- Force
- 4
- Throw
- 1
- Twist
- 0
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 0
Recent results
Debut: 2006-03
- 2026-09 Juryo 14 West 0-0
- 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
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.