Ryūichi Yamamoto (山本 龍一, Yamamoto Ryūichi, born May 8, 1984), known by his shikona Yamamotoyama Ryūta (山本山 龍太), or simply Yama, [1] is a Japanese retired sumo wrestler from the city of Saitama in Saitama Prefecture. He made his professional debut in January 2007, and reached the top makuuchi division in January 2009.

Yamamotoyama Ryuta - 山本山 龍太 (born May 8, 1984) is a former Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Saitama City, Saitama. He made his debut in January 2007 and wrestled for Onoe stable. He reached the makuuchi division in January 2009. His highest rank was maegashira 9 and he retired in May 2011.

2017年2月21日 · Ellen's Executive Producer was put through the sumo wrestling wringer with two-time World Sumo Champion Yamamotoyama. It's time for another episode of "Average Andy"!...more

Yama is a former professional sumo wrestler who fought from Onoe stable beginning in January, 2007 at the age of 22, and at his peak weight of 586 lbs. was the heaviest Japanese-born sumo wrestler in history.

2022年7月5日 · Ryuichi Yamamoto left Japan after a match-fixing scandal led to his retirement from organized sumo. Now, he’s creating a new career in the United States.

Yama, the world’s heaviest sumo wrestler, is carving out a niche in Hollywood - Sports Illustrated

山本山 龍太 （やまもとやま りゅうた、 1984年 5月8日 - ）は、 埼玉県 さいたま市 西区 （旧 大宮市 、生まれは 北足立郡 伊奈町）出身で 尾上部屋 所属の元 大相撲 力士。 本名は 山本 龍一 （やまもと りゅういち）、愛称はリュウ。 身長 190cm、 体重 266kg。 重さを生かした がぶり寄り を得意とするが、スピードと巧さを持ち、投げ技も多い。 新入幕記者会見では自ら「ドンブリ王子」と名乗る。 日大 相撲部出身。 最高位は西 前頭 9枚目（2009年 5月場所）、 …

2021年7月26日 · Yamamotoyama Ryūta, better known as Yama, is a retired sumo wrestler who competed professionally in Japan from January 2007 to April 2011. His shinoka (ring name), Yamamotoyama means “mountain”. Yama entered the top makuuchi division in January 2009.

2023年10月9日 · Yama is the Chicago sumo clubs coach. What skill level is this open to? I have grappling experience but never formally sumo wrestled. Beginners are welcome. Signed up for it! I was supposed to go to the training when he was in Chicago, but had foot issues for a couple of weeks. Excited and kinda nervous, but it did say no experience necessary.