Career
Yoshinofuji is a 25-year-old *rikishi* from Kumamoto Prefecture competing for Isegahama stable. He debuted in May 2024 and has since climbed to the upper *maegashira* ranks. After posting an 11–4 record at *maegashira* 2 east in May 2026, he was promoted to *komusubi* for the July tournament, where he recorded a 6–9 *make-koshi*. He currently holds the *maegashira* 2 west rank for the September 2026 *basho*.
His attack balances *yotsu-zumō* and *oshi-zumō* techniques, with occasional use of throws and leg trips.
- May 2026 Basho
- Strong 11–4 performance at *maegashira* 2 east drove promotion to *komusubi* for the following tournament.
- July 2026 Basho
- Posted 6–9 *make-koshi* at *komusubi*, resulting in demotion back to upper *maegashira*.
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Profile
- Origin
- Kumamoto, Japan
- Born
- 2001-06-25 (age 25)
- Height
- 185 cm
- Weight
- 162 kg
Kimarite fingerprint
A fingerprint of fighting style — the 82 kimarite compressed into five families: push, force, throw, twist, and trip. Aggregated across 6 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 2
- Force
- 2
- Throw
- 1
- Twist
- 0
- Trip
- 1
- Other
- 0
Recent results
Debut: 2024-05
- 2026-09 Maegashira 2 West 0-0
- 2026-07 Komusubi 1 East 6-9
- 2026-05 Maegashira 2 East 11-4
- 2026-03 Maegashira 1 West 7-8
- 2026-01 Maegashira 1 West 8-7
- 2025-11 Maegashira 5 East 9-6
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.