Meeting with the Champion!

In this episode of SUMO PRIME TIME, we pay a visit to the champion of the July tournament. The big man from Mongolia not only shares his thoughts about winning his first title but also his future goals. Plus, he discloses some of the secrets about fighting in “migiyotsu” style, his lethal weapon. It’s a must-see show for all sumo lovers.
00:00 Opening
00:42 Big July Champion
02:34 Nap time
02:50 Hakuho vs Ichinojo
03:30 Go-to weapon
04:36 Hiro takes a lesson
07:07 Future aspirations
08:05 Ending
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[@sumoprimetime7506]

Thank you for checking out SUMO PRIME TIME's latest installment "Meeting with the Next Big Thing." It was an honor and pleasure to meet the man who finally captured his first title in Nagoya in July. It was so nice of stablemaster Minato and Ichinojo to invite us to the stable and spend some quality time with them. We're glad you enjoyed taking a peek inside Minato stable. As I said in the show Ichinojo is not sitting on his laurels but working even harder these days to make himself better and stronger so he can meet his higher expectations. He told us that he gained so much confidence by defeating the top dog Terunofuji in Nagoya and hopes to continue his ball rolling. Here comes the next big thing, so keep your eye on the gentle giant from Mongolia because he's ready to make another statement in the fall tourney.

[@Christoff070]

This video would have been so amazing if you wrestled him at the end.

[@chonqmonk]

...and now he's gone.

[@janellek21]

Ichinojo is also the first Mongolian rikishi to come from a nomadic community. All the other Mongolians have been city dwellers.

[@8964TS]

I’ve heard in the past that he was seen as a bit of a country bumpkin by the others.

[@bigoneeye4531]

Nice

[@alanmurphy8697]

@@8964TS 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jordinho4ever]

nice to know

[@raurtom]

I love these intimate looks that I would never be able to get any other way. Thank you Hiro and the team at the Sumo Association for providing us foreign fans with this amazing content!

[@Timbales1979]

You never heard of Chris Sumo?

[@raurtom]

@@Timbales1979 oh I have, and I love his stuff. but he is still working towards getting closer to the wrestlers. This inside the stable footage is hard to get for him, if at all possible.

[@chwhite6886]

@@Timbales1979 Haha he's a joke and doesn't actually have any access to anybody; it's all made up just like all his scandals and conspiracies. The only other English-speaking journalist with actual access is John Dunning for the Japan Times

[@LunaHusky805]

Check out "Chris Sumo" channel. Lots of insider info

[@challenger516]

@@LunaHusky805 Chris Sumo just share Sumo news from Japan and translate them into English, hardly any insider info LOL

[@thedrumist1784]

I love sumo been watching every tournament (basho) for almost a year now! The JSA is clearly taking a step in the right direction embracing foreign sumo fans, I absolutely love this channel!

[@testemail8520]

For those wondering, Morita is addressing Ichinojo as "Ichinojo-zeki", which is the same "zeki" as in "ozeki", and is also seen as "seki" in "sekiwake" and "sekitori". It literally means "barrier"

[@Normandy1944]

I was going to question that, my Japanese is horrid...arigato.

[@hansherrera5321]

thanks for this piece of knowledge

[@rcfp2006]

A man that size is a barrier.

[@testemail8520]

@@rcfp2006 Right?

[@mikewebster1743]

If I'm not mistaken Hiro is referring to him as this solely because Ichinojo is a former Ozeki

[@sampelletier5083]

1:08 imgaine just winning your first championship and you get to take a selfie with freakin Hakuho and Kakuryu

[@vatalo3208]

Ichinojo have always been my favourite. He is such a gentle giant

[@DarthGandalf710]

Ichi is definitely one of my favorite rikishi. He's such a friendly guy outside of the dohyo too!

[@thesyrinjun1850]

That was a lot of fun and such a privilege to be that close. Thanks :)

[@Corn-Pop.]

I'm glad he finally won a championship and got a promotion. He deserves it.

[@xxxqwertxxx]

I love Ichinojo. Awesome video! 🤩

[@PuuberZ]

More Ichinojo is always a great thing.

[@Phil-sv3nt]

What a gentle soul. If he keeps up his current form he's a good candidate for ozeki. I wish him good luck for the upcoming tournament!

[@RichardSim0nes]

This video has made me a massive Ichinojo fan. These rikishi are such wonderful examples of what athletes should be. Being from a western nation, it is a breath of fresh air to see athletes that are so humble, polite, and normal.

[@zawarudo6805]

Sadly this comment aged not so well

[@Milbrown_Worker]

I love seeing Hiro spend time with the big boys

[@Pleasant-but-Enigmatic]

☺I'm so proud of Ichinojo. I hope he continues doing well ❤! We'll be rooting for him! Also, Hiro's so lucky he got to do a hand comparison with him 🤭.

[@kepliu]

Ichinojo is a good man. I am sorry to see he retired because of injury

[@Cygnus2F1]

Very nice for the channel to feature a deeper look into individual wrestlers. Ichinojo seems very serious about practice but also very gentle with people. Best of luck to him! Thanks to Hiro and the JSA for the work on this channel.

[@MrGi0nel]

Gentle giant! Goodluck, Ichinojo!!

[@briankady1456]

I am a big Ichinojo fan. I was so glad to see him win the yusho in July.

[@No_Cho]

You can tell that Ichinojo will be a good coach in the future. Think during the last basho someone said that Ichinojo is a nice guy, and it comes across in the video. Seems like he's having a good time, and I'm looking forward to him in the September basho.

[@mitchconner2021]

I think I saw something where Teru said he'd have alot more wins if he wasn't so nice lol

[@susurrorum4820]

This is the best kind of content - thanks for the awesome Ichinojo highlight, Hiro!

[@davidedadam6141]

So strong and gentle Rikishi... 頑張ってください and you'll be Yokozuna soon. Thanks Hiro! Ichinojo fan from Italy.

[@veggielord]

Yay! So cool to see some more coverage of my favorite rikishi.

[@aliforeman5532]

I have great respect for Sumo wrestlers. I hope someday I can go to Japan to take pictures with them.

[@mitchellbrian2585]

Ichinojo seems like such a nice person. Loved this video!

[@chwhite6886]

This is exactly the sort of video I was hoping for! Bilingual access to rikishi and heya plus good video quality is a dream come true!

[@fernandosanchez6507]

Hiro you are doing an awesome job with this channel, keep it up man! great to finally see some official international youtube content straight from the JSA.

[@catalinegreanu]

Loved the selfie witk Hakuho & Kakuryu. Mongolian power 💪💪💪

[@jamierae5185]

Fantastic content, please keep it up!

[@Vladpryde]

Looks like I found myself a new favorite! Enho is still my bro, but this dude's gentleness really moved me.

[@Astrithor]

Crazy to finally have a face to put to Hiro's voice!

[@llcollinstx]

Thank you Hiro! Great stuff! You're going to build an even bigger audience in English speaking countries with content like this. ❤

[@ChristineAnneMay]

Let him know we're cheering for him in New York 💓

[@TheRunningBeanDPT]

This is amazingly informational. This is absolutley awesome! Please continue to make great content I will continue to watch! SUMO PRIME TIME!

[@johnson6099]

Lol Hiro is so excited about the refrigerators lol 😆 fuman! I am so happy to see the big guy up close see and personal 🙌

[@leslienelson4430]

Hiro, you make it easy to understand and follow Sumo with Prime Time. Good luck to the hard working Ichinojo on becoming Yokozuna. From Vancouver, Canada

[@mait.3610]

Ichinojo seki is so adorable ☺️

[@christofferthorsson607]

Love seeing these unique perspectives these videos offer. I knew Ichinojo was big but seeing him next to Hiro puts things in perspective. Hope to see him fulfill his desire to stand besides terunofuji as yokozuna Also, is it just me or does coach Minato have a really pleasant voice?

[@daveOnYouTube]

I am grateful for this channel and the sumo content!

[@Crmsnraider]

Whether a long time watcher or new to Sumo, this is really the type of content English speaking fans have been missing and wanting. The whole video another treasure. Keep this level of intimacy up; the training, kitchen, interviews, videography *thumbsup* ...there is one person on KZbin that does quality work for us (English speaking community) in depth and effort and product, for years I might add, wanted to acknowledge him without really mentioning his name.

[@joannaedwards6325]

Jason's All Sumo AND Sumostew.

[@8_Bit]

It was great to see Ichi win last basho. He seemed to have more energy and even be more alert and determined throughout; perhaps his change in diet is a big part of that.

[@rageagainstmyhairline5574]

Thank you very much for allowing us foreigners to get a glimpse inside the world of Sumo! I had a very basic understanding of Sumo before I started finding random videos on the athletes and competitions on KZbin, and after finding more intimate videos shot in some of the stables and with individual Sumo athletes giving interviews with English subs, I'm finding more and more to love about the sport and its practitioners. It's absolutely fascinating to learn more and more about traditions, the intricacies of technique, and even things like diet and training explanations. So, thank you for giving us this window into your sport, and I can't wait to see more! :)

[@MCAIO89]

I really love these videos. Sumo has saved my lockdown months. Thank you very much

[@prieten49]

Sumo is very interesting and exciting to watch. Some bouts are over quickly, others are grind-out victories. You get 15 straight days of sumo fights in a tournament. I am glued to the television every day. You can even listen to the ringside commentary in English! I'm glad to see Ichinojo win his first tournament. But he has to win Ozeki status and rack up a few more tournaments before he can join Teranofuji at the Yokosuna level. He will be Komusubi in the next tournament and will have a tough line-up during the first week. It looks like he is ready to fight. Good luck, Ichinojo!

[@brendan98]

Hiro this is a great video, best yet! This is the kind of content that can really separate the JSA channel from the other channels. So cool! Great job and keep it up. SUMO PRIME TIME!

[@MrHate2012]

The gentle & shy giant, wish him all the best

[@raging100]

God im so into sumo lately and i have no idea why. Generally train and competes in mma or thai boxing but i cant help but to take inspiration from SUMO!

[@justine8351]

Thank you, Hiro, for this episode with Ichinojo. He's one of my favourites!

[@erinandres8135]

YAY!!!!! I’m so excited to see this!!! He’s one my favorites!!!😍😍😍

[@amphimixis]

This is great! Ichinojo is so delightful!

[@Majesticon]

So shy and adorable

[@waltermcinnis]

Appreciate him taking the time for us! This channel is making excellent content. Many thanks to Mr. Hiro.

[@jameschiu4162]

Thank you Hiro, for another great video. Keep up the hard work! お疲れ様でした！

[@yorkshirepudding9860]

Thank you so much for this video. I love these, keep them coming!

[@VulgarUltra]

Hearing him speak English was the coolest surprise of all of this. Absolutely the nicest guy, but 8:18 made him look intimidating as hell.

[@danilomodonesi5977]

Ichinojo was one of those who I thought would do great things in sumo. I would have bet a lot on him like Ozeki.

[@congra5580]

Fantastic content! So happy the foreign fans are being reached out to. I can't wait to go to my first tournament next year!

[@joannaedwards6325]

Never heard of: JASON'S ALL SUMO, CHANNEL, SUMOSTEW, NATTO SUMO, KINTABAYAMA, DON DON, WORLD OF SUMO, SUMO SUMO SUMO, ALLSUMOGOODS, and many more? ???

[@Toropetskii]

Great work Hiro - ichinojo trying to speak English is pretty cute!

[@No1BRC]

gentle giant indeed ☺💪

[@user-bw1gj4su1f]

湊部屋はいい雰囲気で力士たちがのびのびしてますよね 次は二所ノ関部屋に行ってほしい！

[@vegascorp]

It really was awesome to see Ichi finally win one. Sugoi dekai! Lol

[@laggyluke5700]

Wow! Another awesome video. Keep up the great work!

[@creamteam499]

I love this channel I'm so happy this sumo channel came into my view you all do such amazing work thank you so much🙏🏻💙🇨🇦

[@VN930816]

The love I have for this man! ❤️ Go Ichinojo!

[@uksumo6843]

This is great thank you sumo prime time👌👍😋⭐

[@seraeirian2]

GJ Ichinojo. I love this channel. I'm hoping we keep getting posts all throughout the year....the 7 week intermissions are tough with barely any sumo content.

[@joannaedwards6325]

There are literally a DOZEN or more sumo channels that offer between basho sumo content. Not going to list them. Research.

[@NinjaPro57]

THANK YOU! What an awesome interview and video, super excited

[@lordjimbo2]

He reminds me of Chien-Po from Mulan. Just a big, gentle, kind guy who can bench press a tractor.

[@Sing4ever9]

This was super rad! Ichinojo seems like a sweetheart. I was over the moon when he won the tournament in July! Protect the knees, Hiro! And you’re doing great! 😊🍵

[@timw.2502]

This is exactly the content i was hoping to see on this chanel! Thank you very much and keep up the good work

[@chrism4008]

I could tell from the back of him 🤣🤣 Love watching Ichinojo, congratulations on your Yusho!!

[@exide1999]

Thanks for the great video! I’m looking forward to all the upcoming ones. Sumo Prime Time is awesome.

[@weedbass1263]

Sumo is awesome!

[@l0cuss0lus]

This was awesome - good luck ichinojo keep climbing that mountain!!

[@countstoneula]

Amazing video! Thank you so much for this look inside Ichinojo's life!

[@dleshkov93]

When these videos are uploaded, I drop what I'm doing and watch them straight away. Thanks for the inside looks!

[@lssjbrogeta]

Great stuff, love this up close and personal type of content!

[@Chrree]

Omg! I love this so much! Such a great video, especially for us experienced sumo fanatics! Was so nice to see Ichinojo smile and his english seems to be pretty good too. Please more videos like this one!

[@bbjagaa]

Hiro is doing great job, thanks for this video!

[@stanislavkindiakov6334]

Thank you for great interview

[@ohayosumodayton1226]

Great video, thank you!

[@nataliamontelongo2781]

Thank you so much for the video! Ichinojo is my favorite rikishi ✨

[@rcfp2006]

YES! I love big Ichi!

[@Attunga742]

Thank you so much for all your videos.

[@justaperson1812]

great spotlight hiro. love the content recently

[@chandrasekharkotillil4249]

Absolutely amazing content. I am enjoying Hiro's presentation style and getting so much involvement from the Rikishi and the Oyakata's - Wonderful job !!

[@CPTDUNSEL1701]

I think Ichy has gotten much better since I started watching sumo

[@johnelstad]

I've been watching Ichinojo wrestle for three years, but never saw him smile until today. Thanks for creating both an educational and entertaining video.

[@loki4231]

Nice inside information. Hope ichinojo keeps he's momentum

[@gregcantwell4858]

Love this content. Really gives a human side to the guys!

[@friendoengus]

ichinojo for yokozuna most lovable rikishi

[@Rob-je3lw]

I want that Sumo Prime Time polo shirt!!! Another awesome video Hiro. Please keep ‘em coming!

[@tomekkruk6147]

He seems like a very nice guy!

[@decadentdragon6217]

Enjoyed this report! All the best Ichinojo!!❤🎊

[@michaelobille5447]

What the heck?! I was like "oh cool. This channel is trying to get on the map by interviewing lower division champions. Respectable"... That's Ichi-freaking-nojo!!

[@davidsteuber7174]

Thank You very much for this channel

[@stevenicholas5651]

Thank you so much JSA, Hiro and Ichinojo! I am so happy that I can now watch intimate sumo information in English here in America! Good luck Ichinojo! Hopefully you can get your 2nd Yusho! If not I hope you'll have enough wins to have you make Ozeki after November!

[@joannaedwards6325]

Watch SUMOSTEW

[@wasalater]

This was great! Glad I can hear form the champion. Western fans are happy to have an official source of sumo content.

[@Shafteroni]

Keep 'em coming