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 4, 2009 at Hirano Ward Community Hall in Osaka, Kansai, Japan. Shooto: Gig Tokyo 3 was an event held on October 18, 2009 at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo, Japan. Shooto: Gig Central 19 was an event held on October 25, 2009 at Asunal Kanayama Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Shooto: Revolutionary Exchanges 3 was an event held on November 23, 2009 at Tokyo Dome City Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Shooto: Grapplingman 9 was an event held on November 29, 2009 at Kitajima North Park General Fitness Center in Kitajima, Tokushima, Japan. Shooto: The Rookie Tournament 2009 Final was an event