Chiyotaikai Ryūji from the tournament after this defeat, but announced that he would return at "sekiwake" rank in January to try to win necessary 10 bouts designated by the JSA that would allow him to regain his "ōzeki" status. He stated he would retire if he failed to achieve this. After three straight losses in the January 2010 tournament, Chiyotaikai announced his retirement from sumo. His final match was against his longtime "ōzeki" rival Kaiō (who also broke the record for most "makuuchi" wins in this bout.) "I gave myself an ultimatum, so I don't have any regrets. I just don't have
2009 in Shooto held on December 13, 2009 at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo, Japan. Shooto: Alternative 1 was an event held on December 23, 2009 at Sumiyoshi Community Center Hall in Osaka, Kansai, Japan. 2009 in Shooto The year 2009 is the 21st year in the history of Shooto, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan. In 2009 Shooto held 30 events beginning with, "Shooto: Shooto Tradition 5". Shooto: Shooto Tradition 5 was an event held on January 18, 2009 at Differ Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Shooto: Shooting Disco 7: Young Man was an event held on January 31, 2009 at