Kimarite Trends Analysis

A data-driven look at the variety ranking of winning techniques wrestlers have used, and winning-technique trends by weight bracket (Makuuchi). For explanations and real bout examples of each technique, see the Kimarite Encyclopedia

Kimarite Variety Ranking

Ranks wrestlers across all eras and divisions by how many different winning techniques they have used. The more techniques, the more varied the wrestler's winning style. Non-technique outcomes such as walkovers are excluded.

Rank	Ring Name	Wins	Techniques used
1	Terutsuyoshi Shouki	356 W	38 types
2	Houshouryuu Tomokatsu	394 W	35 types
3	Ura Kazuki	428 W	34 types
4	Motoazuma Kazumi	251 W	34 types
5	Midorifuji Kazunari	362 W	33 types
6	Yamatou Yuuji	98 W	33 types
7	Tobizaru Masaya	449 W	32 types
8	Ishiura Shikanosuke	346 W	32 types
9	Chiyoshouma Fujio	519 W	31 types
10	Kirishima Tetsuo	480 W	31 types
11	Matsuda Takahiko	228 W	31 types
12	Enhou Yuuya	306 W	30 types
13	Tsurubayashi Masaya	289 W	30 types
14	Aminishiki Ryuuji	262 W	30 types
15	Dewataikai Tomokazu	261 W	30 types
16	Tsugaruumi Denzou	261 W	30 types
17	Kaiseijou Toshiki	256 W	30 types
18	Satoyama Kousaku	219 W	30 types
19	Takayasu Akira	599 W	29 types
20	Kyokutaisei Takuya	374 W	29 types

Winning Techniques by Weight Bracket (Makuuchi)

In the 190-199 kg range, Oshidashi is the most common winning technique, at 45.5%.