Asashoryu's Wild Finishes - Technique Breakdown

[@zorigbat]

The most electric rikishi and that ever was and will be. Watching him as Mongolian kid back in the day was amazing. Deadly combination of speed and power with penchant for the flamboyant. And real showman. The sumo association hated him but the people loved him.

[@ManicMindTrick]

Him and the Wolf had the same fighting spirit and wrestling IQ.

[@JK-nh6jp]

Awesome. Opened the door for other Mongolian Yokozuna.

[@bsanchir89]

When I was a school kid back in 2003, 4 sumo tournaments were aired on almost all TV channels in Mongolia. Seeing him enter the ring always used to give me that excitement, awe and pride. After school, my classmates and I used to draw a circle on snow to make a sumo ring and wrestle inside that. To make our game funnier we used to assign names of the sumotoris of that time to each other and imitate the likes of Takamisakari. And of course the winner always gets the name of Asashoryu.

[@schnozz87]

The level of competition Asashoryu had and still took 25 titles is amazing. He was up against the likes of Hakuho, Harumafuji, Kakuryu, Kisenosato, Kotooshu, and the likes of Musashimaru in his early years. Prime Asashoryu vs the top rikishi of today would literally win every single tournament. Different level.

[@nombregenerico8879]

What is crazy is that he won every single tournament even back then. Literally won all 6 basho of the year in 2004. And there was also Baruto, Kaio, Tochiazuma and the list goes on. Went against the last of the 90's and most of the modern golden era and still cleaned the house time and time again.

[@Goenie2005]

Agree. I also think he would destroy most of them. Compared to fighters today, who are also very strong, Asa seems to have superhuman core strength.

[@hugotabellion9759]

This guy is a real bad boy...that's a shame that he was forced to retire and we lost some of that juicy Hakuho-Asashoryu showdown. I miss them both..

[@gabe9125]

Truthfully, Hakuho had already surpassed Asashoryu well before his retirement. Hakuyo won 7 of their last 9 bouts, and was 8-5 against him when they were both at the rank or Yokozuna.

[@lordsangone]

The only guy to regularly beat Hakuho. His skills, techniques and attitude were second to none. That arching of the back vs Kotonowaka was unreal. Asashoryu is a one of a kind and perhaps one of the greatest sumo wrestlers of all time. He is a living legend and its a shame he was forced to retire. He was the sole reason why millions of new viewers watched sumo. So many memorable matches especially vs Hakuho - they were historic. Ive yet to see a rivalry like those two. Keep rockin it steady Asashoryu, you deserve much props and you will go down as my favorite of all time.

[@Zzz-j2f]

My favorite rikishi ever, just overflowing with fighting spirit. We won’t see another one like him again.

[@zibberebbiz]

literally his literal nephew but ok

[@gsconst59]

How about Hoshoryu?

[@iamnoone21]

I love how in the second one the crowd was so excitedly tossing a storm of cushions, only for it to go to rematch, and then they tossed them AGAIN at the win lol Totally deserved, what an amazing finish both times

[@padrino2182]

What's the meaning of the pillow throwing. I'm New to watching sumo and seen numerous matches where this happens!

[@ericbernardes444]

@@padrino2182 it's called kinboshi when a low-ranking wrestler defeats a yokozuna, pillows are thrown to commemorate this

[@padrino2182]

@@ericbernardes444 oh ok thank you!

[@bxyhxyh]

​@@ericbernardes444 No, that's not Kinboshi. Kinboshi is special notation prize for people who defeated Yokozuna. This on the other hand is act of displayin their rejoice for exciting matches. People toss them mostly when a lower rank wrestler defeats Yokozuna. But it's not spefically for that kind of matches.

[@thexen3120]

He is still my favorite. I think if not for his forced retirement Hakuho would have far less yusho. Hakuho seemed to have figured him out as they had more matches, but still, the two should have dominated.

[@austinhall3937]

It was awesome to see a Komusubi Kakuryu. He was so good, he unfortunately shared his rein with the greatest rikishi to ever exist. If it wasn't for Hakuho I bet Kakuryu would have shone brighter

[@Indygenous]

F u is talm bout sharing it with kakuriu. Hakuho had wonderful rivalry with harumafuji first.

[@Angels510]

@@Indygenous He's saying prime Kakuryu had to be a rikishi at the same time as the greatest Yokozuna of all time so he didn't win as many tournaments as he would have otherwise because Hakuho was winning everything. Not that hard to understand but maybe it is for you I guess

[@jamesyu5407]

LEGEND!!! HE IS ALWAYS MY FAVORITE WRESTLER~

[@flavio_demarchi]

What a machine. I wonder if there will ever be another sumotori with the same rage as Asashoryu. You can see hoshoryu is increasingly angrier, but it's a long way.

[@rektl2036]

Takakeisho actually fights kinda like that

[@abiezerEscude]

@@rektl2036 yeah, I noticed that The last two basho. He tends to be an aggressive pusher and slapper. I think he’s been reprimanded by the sumo association because of it. Hopefully, he wins a tournament or two. It would be interesting to see if he has the true mindset to get to Yokozuna. However, the last bit is just speculation.

[@rektl2036]

@@abiezerEscude doubt it.. He probably was scolded for the henka. Cause despite. His aggression its still straightforward, and he doesn't do any extra shoves.

[@duncanluciak5516]

JSA will clamp down on that.

[@abiezerEscude]

@@rektl2036 Agreed. He could get some more moves into his sumo. But he has been doing quite well off so far. If Terunofuji pulls out of November, he may have a shot at the cup.

[@PcCAvioN]

As a new fan of Sumo, seeing the crowd atmosphere of the past is incredible. Night and day compared to the crowds we see right now

[@jaymxu]

Yea and sadly that's the same with everything almost worldwide. Technology has dumbed us down and made us less social overall. People used to go to things on a daily because you barelly had anything to do at home, now one can lay in bed all day and watch from their phones. Kids used to play outside all the time everywhere, now the parks are empty. People used to be less offended and so on. It's a worldwide phenomena that is slowly destroying us.

[@malkomalkavian]

We will come back. Someday all this tech and comfort will be boring as hell, but most of us are only a generation or two from living in farming villages. Let us have a rest for a bit :)

[@haise126]

@@jaymxu no man, back then sumo was so spicy but now too boring.

[@MartialEnlighten]

@@jaymxu Agreed. As someone born in '99, I've watched things devolve slowly while growing up and now it's at a point that I just gotta laugh and shake my head at a lot of things. It's unfortunate but I do not see anything getting the ball rolling in the other direction. Hell will freeze over first.

[@Kupoinfo]

@@jaymxu I was gonna say the pandemic quieted things down in Sumo. After 2 years of not being able to cheer out loud, regular sumo attendees have just grown used to the quiet respectful atmosphere. It gives it a classier vibe.

[@bayarea6766]

A true “Mongrelian”. Asashoryu was fierce like a devil and my personal favortire GOAT.

[@michaelpowell3204]

That bridge move that led to the rematch with Kotonowaka was brilliant. He should have straight up won but they probably didn't want to reverse the gyoji completely.

[@ImInLoveWithBulla]

14:25 great big man holding a great big fish. That’s pure happiness right there.

[@orgiliinh]

I think a match vs Baruto in 2009 is missing. Before the match, Baruto said "I will throw Asa out of stage", Asa heard him and it turned out Asa lift and threw Baruto. He was 180kg 196sm

[@mobErgonomics]

Last moment very rare. I'm Mongolian, he is still my favorite wrestler forever. There are many other Mongolian great wrestlers.

[@TheRealCabe]

He fought like a demon. Those of us who witnessed shall never forget.

[@aleksthegreat4130]

His talented nephew Hoshoryu is 23 now and almost the same sizes(185-142 kg),but Asashoryu was more explosive,faster and stronger,still Hoshoryu has plenty of time to improve,he is great talent and possess many techniques.

[@Aadhi007]

Just awesome it is to see the tech breakdown by DonDon. 👍

[@SailingSquib]

I saw Asashryo fighting from his very first Makuuchi appearence till the much to early end of his carrier. I´m sure, if he had some more years to fight , he would be the only record holder.

[@chesterfieldthe3rd929]

No way

[@iwinlee]

​@@chesterfieldthe3rd929Asashoryu would ended up about 30+ yusho, but Hakuho still would surpass him... maybe arround 35+ to 40... Since Hakuho breakthrough in 2007 he got more championship than Asashoryu (11 vs 6), more runners up (6 vs 4), and ahead in head to head match (10 vs 7) Hakuho is 5 years younger and already dominating Asashoryu since he only 22 years old... when Asashoryu retire in 29, he is not as Dominant as he was in 2003-2006... but Hakuho are getting better and better, and only start to slow down in mid 2016 (31 years old) Asashoryu sumo style is more explosive and nice to watch, but Hakuho have better fundamental...

[@ImInLoveWithBulla]

I used to think that Sumo was just fat guys pushing each other. But the level of bodily awareness and reflexes that the top guys have is astonishing. And that’s not mentioning the fast twitch speed and pure strength.

[@hutchmusician]

Fair play to you for learning better. Rikishi are truly incredible athletes, flexible, balanced and gymnastic in ways that completely go against expectation of what such huge men should be able to do. I love it. :)

[@Kwame-cv4xi]

I love Hakuho's records but Asashoryu is the GOAT

[@Nuvem_AV582]

it amazes me how explosive and strong asashoryu was, he could lift wrestler of 150+ kg and move them as if they were half their real weight.

[@metalkarmak]

asashoryu and hakuho share the same basic, they have the best leg power compare to others

[@nihleigleca6702]

He was literally one of the two most dominant hokosuna the world of sumo has ever seen. Truly a beast!

[@Strollerist]

It is so sad that he was forced to reitired at only 29 years old. His win against Kotonowaka was the wildest moment I ever seen on TV. This win alone proves how Sumo wrestlers misjudged by wider audience that Sumo wrestlers are not athletes. This 140kg guy has far more flexibilty and reaction than any average guy. Asashoryu was truly a fearsome opponent on and off the ring. He was infamous in Sumo World. His stablemaster even failed to control his aggressive behaviour. So that is why he was forced to get reitred by Assocation. Due to his notorious wrestling techniques and his presence in the arena, he was indeed the most fan favourite.

[@sampelletier5083]

another great compilation, thanks for uploading Don Don

[@diegomr6969]

0:29 first ko. ... terriblee una MAQUINA!! EL MAS AGIL DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS. AGILITY = 999 % UNA VERDADERA MAGIA DE LUCHADOR! QUE LEYENDA! (the genius of all time)

[@kira.wehmut7]

Even without actual hitting the slap at 0:29 was fierce enough to blow Kotooshu off the stage :D

[@khtodod]

Xd

[@Jay5-0]

That slap had bad intentions.

[@georgereevesjr8289]

After every clip I found myself thinking "and that's why he was a yokozuna!"

[@mihaelbitola3812]

By forcing Asa to retire they let Hakuho to make records that nobody can broke. Hakuho and Asa were equally strong.

[@usmh]

Oh, come on... You can't say that. Hakuhou was dominating Asashoryu before he retired.

[@nino_rota]

@@usmh no

[@GenadiTheDwarf]

​@usmh watch the channel videos has 3 part with hakuho and asashoryu rivals and all matches between them. Asashoryu had way more wins than hakuho between them. Where was hakuho dominating? You say false Information.

[@nino_rota]

@@GenadiTheDwarf fully agree. Asa was way better

[@usmh]

@@GenadiTheDwarf I'm not talking about over-all stats, just the end of their rivalry.

[@herlenbold1477]

Asashoryu was a monster he owned sumo during his time.

[@krestonosets68]

Bribed?

[@wraithstrongopark]

the king of sumo swagger!

[@freethepeople4093]

I wish his career could have gone on longer. I'd love to see him against some of today's young studs. Let's be real he'd still dominate!!!

[@songmoua9389]

The Mongolian 🐉. He might not be the best Yokozuna, but I think he was the coolest one, if not 2nd behind E. Honda aka Chiyonofuji.

[@antonologyX]

What's amazing was he looked like those sumo wrestlers on ancient japanese paintings.. so cool

[@BigHenFor]

Asashoryu had a masterful ring awareness, he was recomputing moves, counters, and defences as he fought. He always knew where he was in the ring relative to his strategic objective. That and his physical prowess would have kept him at the top for a good while longer. Sumo is a mentally and physically gruelling sport in and out of the ring. And he was so young. I haven't seen anyone like him since.

[@quackkuryu4680]

Asashoryu was the best. I kinda want Hoshoryu to be more like him, although that might not fly in 2023.

[@michaelpowell3204]

Really powers through those throws. Unbelievably strong.

[@wabalaka1565]

The spin to delay fall is genius move

[@davkaaa]

It was joyful years watching Yokozuna Asashoryu! He is the best! Thank you for sharing this videos

[@h8shunlou]

My favorite sumo wrestler! So cool.

[@Beos_Valrah]

Same!

[@dalaivanco7486]

Matrixshoryu. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@LVQ-so5th]

HIs face, his swagger, his body language...before I ever watched a match, I knew there was something special about him.

[@BuyntogtokhSamdan]

It's Mongolian

[@joannaedwards6325]

As always....big THANK YOU!!

[@andreamantovani5354]

The most amazing sumotori ever

[@13_Brickz]

I used to watch sumo with my dad I caught a tail end of Musasimarus career who is my favorite. Then watching hasoriyu wreck people was thing of beauty he was force man.

[@hunterdunning1776]

His finale move in this video is exquisite!

[@sneakthieve]

My first tournament was sept 2020. I regret having missed Asashoryu. I did get to witness Hakuho’s final 15-0 yusho

[@ddt119126]

He brought to the sumo world real fire and sumo fans loved him. But sumo association traditionalists leaders feared of him. And forced him to retire as soon as possible.

[@ricardomilos83]

I would love to see more of his sumo

[@СветланаМануйлова-у7х]

Великий Ассасерю, какие великолепные поединки, любо дорого смотреть.

[@yangguo17]

He is my favourite sumo wrestler.. At his peak, he is so fun to watch and almost untouchable.

[@njm1738]

What a slap down against Coach Naruto

[@DarthSidian]

In such a grapple-heavy sport, it's surprising and refreshing to see a striker.

[@michaelmattingley5117]

Unbelievable strength on these sumos

[@irenequidachay3609]

What a great warrior and legend 👏

[@rektl2036]

Whats amazing is he did all that lifting, yet didnt screw his knees as bad as EU strongmen like kotooshu, baruto or tochinoshin. Or even terunofuji Somehow its mongolian or his own strengthening methods

[@duende29]

They don't damage their knees from lifting opponents but from a bad fall (torn ACL).

[@chingungeo2966]

Asashoryu has long wrestling lineage. His father and two brothers are wrestlers. One brother was mongolian wrestling champ. Other bro was mma figher. And now his nephew is in sumo doing rlly good.

[@Ishanusharma]

10:44 WoW

[@flavio_demarchi]

I think they called torinaoshi at 2:31 simply because they didn't have any name for that move.

[@Miroslav_Bulgaria]

Kotooshu - the first European OZEKI! Bulgaria rules! 🎉

[@rafaeunogueira]

Meu lutador favorito de sumô para mim o melhor de todos os tempos, realmente é impressionante a técnica, agilidade e a força descomunal dele na terceira luta ele simplesmente levantaou duas vezes 153 kg.

[@cosimocub]

thank you for the technique breakdown

[@youtuberZak0711]

Asashoryou sumo 👑 King!!!!

[@НикРубан-ч1я]

Асашори- настоящий богатырь! 😊

[@zerra_toys3494]

Асасери машина! В нем спортивной ярости больше даже чем у Хакухо, но жаль не смог выступать долго....

[@СветланаМануйлова-ь3ю]

Асасерю великий акудзуна, а сейчас очень успешный бизнесмен, талантлив во всём.

[@jeyesgnayoutubeyoutubejeye237]

Эскадрилья «Монгольский арат» (монг. «Монгол ард» нисэх онгоцны эскадриль), по официальным документам 2-я истребительная авиационная эскадрилья «Монгольский арат» - именная истребительная эскадрилья ВВС СССР, сформированная в 1943 году на средства жителей Монгольской Народной Республики (МНР), участвовавшая в Великой Отечественной войне.  22 июня 1941 Президиум ЦК МНРП, Совет Министров и Президиум Малого хурала МНР собрались на объединённое заседание, на котором заявили о поддержке СССР в Великой Отечественной войне. Помощь советским бойцам начали оказывать простые жители Монголии и рядовые солдаты Народной армии, прося об отправлении на фронт. Так, до начала контрнаступления под Москвой фронтовики получили огромный запас зимней одежды от МНР: по 15 тысяч полушубков, пар варежек и меховых жилетов на общую сумму более чем 1,8 млн тугриков. В январе 1942 года Малый хурал объявил об образовании танковой колонны

[@beasteast8235]

He was Mike Tyson of sumo wrestling

[@glopisg5373]

Asashoryu was The greatest Sumo Warrior, no one like Asashoryu anymore

[@Beos_Valrah]

I'd say Hoshoryu (his nephew) and Terunofuji are the closest to him but of course it's not the same

[@peterhaslund]

Baddest man in sumo ever

[@joannaedwards6325]

Best expressive face in sumo. Aug. 2024 here. Only been watching sumo since 2015 so, sadly, just missed this EXCITING so called Bad Boy. Loved his enthusiasm. Sumo is kind of boring now, imo. ❤ Mongolians ! Miss Hakuho 😢.

[@Dulibar]

Just friendly reminder that he was forced to retire at the age of 29

[@viktorsubic2139]

Why? I havent wached sumo back then

[@grimone1309]

@@viktorsubic2139 if im not mistaken he had pulled out of a basho due to injury and was later filmed in Mongolia playing soccer

[@diyanski3022]

This man was a beast

[@Ogodaikhan]

He was forced to retire because he had a fight during a night on a club with the restaurant employee or manager

[@robhill4352]

​@@Ogodaikhan i thought he retired out of embarrassment from the fight and Harumafuji was the one pushed out because of one. i could be wrong tho. i always get who had the bottle involved confused too.

[@Battle_Beard]

We could have had another 5 years of Asashoryu vs Hakuho…

[@raydiane1]

I love sumo wrestling! The fighters are very polite, respectful and super classy! 👏🏾😍👏🏾💖💞 1:23

[@hohlasae]

masterclass ! But equally interesting would have been to see how they fall giants like asashoryu,Hakuho and others. Food of thought for some new videos :)

[@wandereromur]

5:12 i guess this is what pissed off the JSA, he uses his “wrong” hand!

[@ImInLoveWithBulla]

The NFL should look at Sumo wrestlers for their offensive linemen. Besides the obvious strengths, you know they’d never get in trouble with the league due to misconduct. That said, they’d probably be called for holding. A lot.

[@reggiemeeks4339]

I thought that too ha but I also think the prestige an honor of being sumo means a lot more than having a number on your back in the NFL

[@BushidoIslander8689]

Asashoryu's strength & power is otherworldy

[@cicadraza3671]

GOAT, NOVAK DJOKOVIC of sumo

[@张明-k4j]

Hakuko is just a rogue! Asasholiu is the NO 1！

[@Rugged-Mongol]

Haha his spatial-awareness is pure and total finesse.

[@arashinoakumyo3535]

That slap at the end of the first match shown could’ve killed someone!

[@gsconst59]

Thanks!

[@ggbaagii]

My fav yokozuna

[@fredmac1000]

Wooaaa,, what power,,,🙏🌷

[@randymontana6665]

I'm thinking the second wrestler is 400 easily,and is lifted twice in the air like someone's little brother,it scared me...

[@VijayRaj-g]

Super super super Bro ❤❤❤ from India

[@Inho-99]

I started watching sumo at the tail end of his career... i missed a lot

[@MikeDaysOfGrace]

- Asashoryu spins again to delay his fall while falling Real life inception movie wtf!

[@秦頌]

What if you are just so heavy and no one can move you? You are the world champion

[@AdrianoRoggeri-ud4po]

Someone that can slap Harumafuji during the tachi-ai must be a very very very quick person!!!

[@metalkarmak]

after watch them both, i always imagine that Asashoryu was the unorthodox master and Hakuho was the Heavenly Demon.

[@zabaleta66]

Wow, just a reminder of just how big a man Takanonami was!

[@НикРубан-ч1я]

Как я обожаю этих толстяков! Да я и сам толстяк! 😊

[@Ok-yo1hr]

Still king

[@kryptikkomatose]

thats the guy from sumo prime time channel doing the English commentary at 8:35 right? im new so if its obvious or known that its him my apologies im just surprised i didnt know he was a commentator also on NHK

[@Mares-j2k]

Asashoru Best 👏👍

[@theravagedgrapefruit8190]

Is the 2nd guy the current kotonowakas dad?

[@ImpliedVolatility704]

Yes. It's his dad.

[@weesky5222]

i don't know if Asashoryu was the best rikishi ever, but he was certainly the best mongolian rikishi :p

[@zoloojagaa9198]

Hakuho is also Mongolian who is the greatest sumo wrestler world has ever witnessed. So by saying Asashoryu is the best Mongolian wrestler you are simply saying he is the best ever

[@weesky5222]

@@zoloojagaa9198 ;)

[@andreadomingo412]

Hoshoryu is just close as his uncle Asashoryu,,,hope for a 2nd win in yusho

[@adrianamt3604]

Se é louco esse cara é pura técnica violência e sarcasmo, bom de + era cara bom na era dele quê é contemporânea, Hakusho tbm.