Konnichiwa and thanks again for tuning in to SUMO PRIME TIME. We truly appreciate your support for the channel and the comments you always send us. Your opinions and suggestions encourage us and motivate us to keep moving forward. The winner of the March tournament, Kiribayama, will be gunning for promotion to the second-highest rank of Ozeki in the upcoming contest in May. In this episode, the 27-year-old wrestler from Mongolia reveals his thoughts about the major challenge. He also shows his winning ways which have enabled him to become such a strong and effective combatant. He's such a sweet and amicable person, but once he steps onto the ring he transforms into a relentless fighter and I personally found out myself how tough the man is by going chest-to-chest with him in a serious match. Hope you enjoy the clip and learn more about Kiribayama's good work ethic and future aspirations. Let's all wish him the best. Arigato and see you again soon!
Lots of humour there, too, but Kiribayama with obvious respect kept it under control. What a lovely young athlete. I hope he gets his timely promotion! Wishing him all the best in the May tournament.
I could honestly watch 2 hours of Hiro doing content like this. Hoping for a documentary style video one day! Thank you for your efforts for us foreign fans!!
Yay, I was waiting for this one! My favourite guy. Such great technique and more and more power. And the fact that his nerves didn't falter on the last day of March is also a good sign. He looks ready. Seems like a really nice person too. Go Kiribayama!
Cant wait for May and Kiribayama to become Ozeki. I have high faith in his ability and know he can make it. Horshoryu is next and the new wave of great Mongolian rikishi rises!
Always great to see Kiribayama! He quickly became one of my favourites in 2022, looking forward to him potentially becoming the next yokozuna this year or next!
This one's a keeper. Enjoyed watching Hironoumi vs Kiribayama. Kiribayama beat him with that dazzling smile. I started following sumo in 2019 and unfortunately didn't get to see many of Kakuryu's matches. But I appreciated his spirit. I follow Kiribayama and saw how Kakuryu's mentoring improved his sumo steadily. Kiribayama's first championship will add to the celebration at Kakuryu's retirement ceremony. I hope NHK provides coverage of Kakuryu's ceremony. It was disappointing to us international fans that NHK only showed minimal highlights from Hakuho's retirement.
Wow! He added 75% more to his body weight since starting in Sumo -- and a lot of that would be muscles! And I like that he is always smiling! Hope he gets the promotion in May!
Excellent but brief look into Kiti's life and training. He seems really humble about his achievement. I hope to see him progress all the way to the top as I'm sure he would make an excellent Yokozuna. He's a credit to the sport. UK fan support. 👌
I never thought of Kiribayama as a "power" rikishi; but more of a "multi-tools" fighter, not unlike Endo or Hoshoryu or the ex-Yokozuna Harumafuji. Either way, he's a dangerous man on the dohyo. Side Note: Eat more rice, Hiro. 😂
I'm excited to see Terunofuji back in May, but I'll be cheering for Kiribayama the whole way. And holy smokes, Hiro clearly does not skip the gym! Look at the arms on that guy.
I've long admired Kiribayama, for his excellent wrestling, for his fighting spirit and sportsmanship, and for his wonderful smile! I wish him all the best in May!
My predictions to this basho, Terunofuji wins the basho 14-1 , Kiribayama becomes Ozeki, Takakeisho will be demoted to Sekiwake and will return to Ozeki the next basho.
That was awesome! We traveled from Chicago to Osaka to watch the March basho. My 8-year-old son got a Kiribayama towel to hold up and said "Kiribayama's gonna win the tournament, just wait and see". He was right! Let's go Kiri! On to ozeki! (now, get the JSA to do pay-per-streams of the bashos and we'll be in business!)
Wow, Hironoumi-zeki, I have to admit, you showed some great form in your little bout with Kiribayama! I can tell you truly take sumo very seriously, and you seem to be in genuinely good shape for someone your age! Gambatte!
Watched sanctuary in Netflix..amazing and disciplined life style the wrestler maintain... Hats off to their dedication, became a fan of this sport... Love from India❤
A very strong contender in his prime, the sky is the limit for this rikisihi! Great episode love to see Hiro in the belt and getting hands on with the wrestlers. At this rate he'll have so much coaching from the top wrung he might as well go pro!
I was sad for the other rikishi I was rooting for during the previous bashō, but it didn't take long at all for me to not only accept Kiribayama's triumphant victory but also be genuinely happy for him; he's quickly becoming my favorite rikishi of Mongolian decent.
I thought Kotonowaka would be promoted faster but Kiribayama has been doing great. He kind of look like Harumafuji but with less henka, only needs to consolidate his form and not lose to numbered fighters. Kakuryu has been a great addition since the stable really doesn't provide Kiribayama with much practice.
Kiribayama : you words I will take and run with it. Great advice to become stronger. Thank you so much your kind words. Best of luck to you and all of the rikishi’s HAKKIOI!
Thanks for these, Hiro! I really enjoy seeing the videos when the rikishi were starting out Yeah, and you know some of us foreigners call him Kiribayummy! ;) GO FOR YOKOZUNA! (but yes, he needs to be ozeki first)
Great content as usual Sumo Prime Time & Hironoumi. What all us overseas fans need now is a way to watch each basho live, with English commentary please!!!!
really enjoyable episode👌, going smoothly, good and interesting information and wonderful to see Kiribayama eating casually and exercising. Kiribayama is talented, no doubt. thanks Hiro
Hope everybody appreciates how gentle Kiribayama was in lifting and slowly landing the opponent in the main fight ))))) Really, the combat throw would be devastating for Hironoumi ( despite Hironoumi is very physically fit).
Kiribayama is now Kirishima after he promoted to Ōzeki since the conclusion of the May tournament. Before that, he promoted to Sekiwake from Komusubi in the January tournament and he won in the March tournament.
Konnichiwa and thanks again for tuning in to SUMO PRIME TIME. We truly appreciate your support for the channel and the comments you always send us. Your opinions and suggestions encourage us and motivate us to keep moving forward.
The winner of the March tournament, Kiribayama, will be gunning for promotion to the second-highest rank of Ozeki in the upcoming contest in May. In this episode, the 27-year-old wrestler from Mongolia reveals his thoughts about the major challenge. He also shows his winning ways which have enabled him to become such a strong and effective combatant. He's such a sweet and amicable person, but once he steps onto the ring he transforms into a relentless fighter and I personally found out myself how tough the man is by going chest-to-chest with him in a serious match. Hope you enjoy the clip and learn more about Kiribayama's good work ethic and future aspirations. Let's all wish him the best. Arigato and see you again soon!
We’re still waiting for Akiseyama prime time! Give us the people’s Yokozuna!
Love the new soundtracks you are using. Fits the scenes better!
Kiribayama is humble.
Get that promotion, Kiri. He's in a really good spot to do it. I'll be rooting for him.
"Last Basho's Champion Ragdolling Hiro" is my new favorite genre of physical comedy.
Every Mongolian that makes ozeki becomes a yokozuna.
That's a streak no one wants to break.
Yes! the Kiribayama hype train is rolling. Cannot wait for this May tournament!
Chuga-chuga let's go 🎉
Lots of humour there, too, but Kiribayama with obvious respect kept it under control. What a lovely young athlete. I hope he gets his timely promotion! Wishing him all the best in the May tournament.
I could honestly watch 2 hours of Hiro doing content like this. Hoping for a documentary style video one day! Thank you for your efforts for us foreign fans!!
Can’t wait for the upcoming tournament! Keep training Hironoumi! 💪🏽
Hironoumi should share his bicep workout routine because he’s got some guns!
So happy for Kiribayama. Ozeki let's gooo
Yay, I was waiting for this one! My favourite guy. Such great technique and more and more power. And the fact that his nerves didn't falter on the last day of March is also a good sign. He looks ready. Seems like a really nice person too. Go Kiribayama!
Absolutely, 8 of his 12 wins this last basho (11 not including the fusen) were won using unique techniques - talk about well rounded and technical!
Cant wait for May and Kiribayama to become Ozeki. I have high faith in his ability and know he can make it. Horshoryu is next and the new wave of great Mongolian rikishi rises!
Always great to see Kiribayama! He quickly became one of my favourites in 2022, looking forward to him potentially becoming the next yokozuna this year or next!
This one's a keeper. Enjoyed watching Hironoumi vs Kiribayama. Kiribayama beat him with that dazzling smile. I started following sumo in 2019 and unfortunately didn't get to see many of Kakuryu's matches. But I appreciated his spirit. I follow Kiribayama and saw how Kakuryu's mentoring improved his sumo steadily. Kiribayama's first championship will add to the celebration at Kakuryu's retirement ceremony. I hope NHK provides coverage of Kakuryu's ceremony. It was disappointing to us international fans that NHK only showed minimal highlights from Hakuho's retirement.
Great episode. Thanks for the hard work Hiro and SPT team.
Kiribayama is such a sweet guy!
He seems like such a nice guy
These videos are awesome keep up the great work! we really appreciate the hard work for us outside of japan!
Can’t wait for the kiribayama vs hoshoryu rematch that is gonna be epic
Dear Morita-san, thank you so much for your work! That was absolutely amazing and fun to watch, i can't wait to see more of you!
I'm really feeling good about Sumo's future. There's so much talent in the pipeline!
Hiro is the Johnny Knoxville of Sumo
Good luck in May Kiribayama! Thanks for your great videos Hiro, keep them coming!!!
Wow! He added 75% more to his body weight since starting in Sumo -- and a lot of that would be muscles! And I like that he is always smiling! Hope he gets the promotion in May!
Excellent but brief look into Kiti's life and training. He seems really humble about his achievement. I hope to see him progress all the way to the top as I'm sure he would make an excellent Yokozuna. He's a credit to the sport. UK fan support. 👌
I never thought of Kiribayama as a "power" rikishi; but more of a "multi-tools" fighter, not unlike Endo or Hoshoryu or the ex-Yokozuna Harumafuji.
Either way, he's a dangerous man on the dohyo.
Side Note: Eat more rice, Hiro. 😂
I'm excited to see Terunofuji back in May, but I'll be cheering for Kiribayama the whole way.
And holy smokes, Hiro clearly does not skip the gym! Look at the arms on that guy.
Hiro is no slouch when it comes to fitness!
I've long admired Kiribayama, for his excellent wrestling, for his fighting spirit and sportsmanship, and for his wonderful smile! I wish him all the best in May!
Hiro, you should have gone for the Henka. Thanks again for another enlightening and entertaining video.
Sumo is growing in the USA,so keep up the good work !! we Love Kiti ! congratulations on your big win in March !!
win or lose, kiribayama always put up a big nice smile. and i always smile when i see him smile lol.
My predictions to this basho, Terunofuji wins the basho 14-1 , Kiribayama becomes Ozeki, Takakeisho will be demoted to Sekiwake and will return to Ozeki the next basho.
That was awesome! We traveled from Chicago to Osaka to watch the March basho. My 8-year-old son got a Kiribayama towel to hold up and said "Kiribayama's gonna win the tournament, just wait and see". He was right! Let's go Kiri! On to ozeki! (now, get the JSA to do pay-per-streams of the bashos and we'll be in business!)
Thanks for this. The behind the scenes will help we watch for these moves.
Great intro! Go Kiribayama!
we are rooting for you to be the next ozeki
Thank you so much for making these videos! Amazing as always! Just the content i need!
Seeing Hiro's shikona made me chuckle. Great vid!!
Couldnt stop smiling throughout the video, this was fun. Go Kiri, rooting for you!
Rooting for Kiribayama to make Ozeki in May! I really enjoy his sumo!
Thank you for having sumo wrestlers say SUMO PRIMETIME! My favorite
I love Takakeisho but Kiribayama looks so much more like a Yokosuna. I hope they both make it.
Hironoumi doubled today as a broom for Kiribayama.
Wow, Hironoumi-zeki, I have to admit, you showed some great form in your little bout with Kiribayama! I can tell you truly take sumo very seriously, and you seem to be in genuinely good shape for someone your age! Gambatte!
Kiribayama has been my favourite for a while now, he's so versatile, strong, and HUMBLE
Watched sanctuary in Netflix..amazing and disciplined life style the wrestler maintain... Hats off to their dedication, became a fan of this sport... Love from India❤
A very strong contender in his prime, the sky is the limit for this rikisihi! Great episode love to see Hiro in the belt and getting hands on with the wrestlers. At this rate he'll have so much coaching from the top wrung he might as well go pro!
I was sad for the other rikishi I was rooting for during the previous bashō, but it didn't take long at all for me to not only accept Kiribayama's triumphant victory but also be genuinely happy for him; he's quickly becoming my favorite rikishi of Mongolian decent.
I love Kiribayama.. Wishing him many more success in future and I'd love to see him as a Yokozuna.. Cheers
Go Kiribayama! Good luck next tournament.
He seems like a really nice and fun guy. Good luck to him, I hope he makes Ozeki.
Great video!! Very hopeful Krib will get that promotion! Thank you for considering your overseas fans!
I thought Kotonowaka would be promoted faster but Kiribayama has been doing great. He kind of look like Harumafuji but with less henka, only needs to consolidate his form and not lose to numbered fighters. Kakuryu has been a great addition since the stable really doesn't provide Kiribayama with much practice.
You gave it all Hironoumi!! Great short doc about Kiriyama! ✌
What a wonderful gift for kakuryu retirement than kiribayama achieving ozeki! 🤩
I'm late with this post but I love this footage, thank you for sharing...felt like I was right there-love kirishima's mannerism😍💪😉!!!
Kiribayama : you words I will take and run with it. Great advice to become stronger. Thank you so much your kind words. Best of luck to you and all of the rikishi’s HAKKIOI!
These segments are awesome, thank you again for doing these
Thank you so much for sharing the world of Sumo with us Hiro!
Good Luck in May.....
Watching from Catonsville Maryland USA East Coast
I love Kiribayama’s Cheeky Smile! 😊😁
maybe your most interesting video, showing exclusive old bouts of kiribayama and "private moment" videos with him explaining some moves.
Really love Kiribayama's warm smile. Congratulations on your promotion to Ozeki, Kirishima!
I hope a promotion doesn´t erase the smile from his face. Go for it ozeki! Also.... ffs comic sans xD
We sumo fans in Arizona, USA knew it was only a matter of time. Forward Kiribayamaaaaa!
Let’s Go Kirby! #TeamKirby❤️
great stuff, love these videos!
Teru will smash this basho!
Yokozuna Kiribayama INCOMING!!
Thanks for these, Hiro! I really enjoy seeing the videos when the rikishi were starting out
Yeah, and you know some of us foreigners call him Kiribayummy! ;)
GO FOR YOKOZUNA! (but yes, he needs to be ozeki first)
Kiribayummy--because he is.
Very humble person. Trained hard to be where he is today! These sumotori are compassionate people, no ego trips! Kudos! Aloha
Thank you for making these videos. Been watching for quite some time now 😌👌
Your hard work is obvious to all! I’ll be rooting for you in Portland, Oregon USA! Go Kiribayama!!
Good luck to Kiribayama! I'm sure one day he will be an Ozeki. Don't waste time. Do it now!
Great content as usual Sumo Prime Time & Hironoumi.
What all us overseas fans need now is a way to watch each basho live, with English commentary please!!!!
I would LOVE to see Kiribayama become an ōzeki! I will be rooting for him in the Natsu 2023 basho! Great video, Hiro!
My favorite sumo wrestler,,,,,Ozeki next,,,,,
Thanks from USA.
really enjoyable episode👌, going smoothly, good and interesting information and wonderful to see Kiribayama eating casually and exercising. Kiribayama is talented, no doubt. thanks Hiro
霧馬山関､気楽に頑張って下さいね🙆♀️
I enjoy the background music used on these sumo prime time videos.
Thanks for these videos!
I wish for him a good luck in May
happy to see his success, he's displayed some truly brilliant sumo over the past few years! ganbatte Kiribayama!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Kiribayama!!!
Super! Hiro, you are very💪
that was a great episode. can hardly wait for the Basho.
Kiribayama you are the man 👌 💪
Michinoku gang let's get it
Wishing all the good luck in May 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Hope everybody appreciates how gentle Kiribayama was in lifting and slowly landing the opponent in the main fight ))))) Really, the combat throw would be devastating for Hironoumi ( despite Hironoumi is very physically fit).
another banger really appreciated the dedicated video on kiri one of my fav
Good.
Kiribayama is great, will be rooting for him to reach Ozeki
i loved the video, well done ! I subscribed to it, sumo is amazing sport
I was a little late getting on the Kiribayama train, but I'm here now.
Hy from Puerto Rico island in the carribean may surprise 😊😊
Hiro is in a good physical shape for a 67 years old man 👍💪
??? No way
He's 55 for the people wondering
@@samueltorres8566 which is why he'd look amazing if he was 67 🤣
8:27 UWATANEGEEEE!
Kiribayama is now Kirishima after he promoted to Ōzeki since the conclusion of the May tournament. Before that, he promoted to Sekiwake from Komusubi in the January tournament and he won in the March tournament.