Career
Yoshinofuji is a 25-year-old *rikishi* from Kumamoto competing for Isegahama stable. Standing 185 cm and weighing 162 kg, he debuted in May 2024 and has rapidly ascended the *banzuke*. After posting 11-4 at *maegashira* 2 east in May 2026, he earned promotion to *komusubi* for July 2026, where he recorded 6-9. A 9-6 performance at *maegashira* 2 west in September 2026 brought him back to *komusubi* 1 west for the current November 2026 tournament.
*Yotsu-zumō* specialist, relying primarily on belt techniques with throwing moves as a secondary weapon.
- July 2026 Basho
- Promoted to *komusubi* for July 2026 but posted *make-koshi* at 6-9 in his first *san'yaku* campaign.
- May 2026 Basho
- Strong 11-4 record at *maegashira* 2 east in May 2026 earned promotion to *san'yaku*.
- September 2026 Basho
- *Kachi-koshi* at 9-6 following demotion from *komusubi*, securing immediate return to *san'yaku* rank.
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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 9 career wins. See definitions
- Push
- 1
- Force
- 6
- Throw
- 2
- Twist
- 0
- Trip
- 0
- Other
- 0
Recent results
Debut: May 2024
- 2026-11 Komusubi 1 West 0-0
- 2026-09 Maegashira 2 West 9-6
- 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
Deeper career trajectory and match-by-match history will be added in the future.