Our Champions
Meet the elite athletes redefining sumo on a global stage.
The WES roster features international champions and rising stars who embody discipline, strength, and the warrior’s spirit of sumo.
Oscar “Dōran (動乱)” Dolan
Roles & Expertise
Founder & President – New York Sumo Association · Director – NY, Hudson Valley & Long Island Sumo Clubs · Head Coach – NY Sumo Club
Biography
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Oscar founded the New York Sumo Club in 2022 and now leads its three active branches under the New York Sumo Association.
While he achieved moderate success as a lightweight competitor, his true talent emerged in refereeing.
Today, Oscar stands as one of the most respected gyoji in the United States, serving as Head Referee for elite tournaments including:
- Swiss Sumo Open 2022
- Olympia Sumo Championship 2024
- World Championship Sumo 2024
- Empire Cup 2025
Ōsunaarashi (Abdelrahman Shalan)
Fighting Style
Explosive tsuki/oshi techniques combined with relentless forward pressure and devastating thrust attacks.
Biography
Ōsunaarashi Kintarō, born Abdelrahman Shalan, made history as the first Arab and African professional sumo wrestler in Japan.
Rising through the prestigious Ōtake stable, he earned worldwide recognition for his incredible strength, fearless fighting spirit, and powerful pushing techniques.
Today, he continues promoting sumo internationally while inspiring a new generation of athletes across the Middle East, Africa, and beyond.
Soslan “Big Bear” Gagloev
Former top division sumo wrestler recognized for elite yotsu-sumo mastery, explosive ring control, and international sumo promotion.
Fighting Style
A dominant yotsu-sumo specialist known for elite belt-grappling techniques and powerful migi-yotsu positioning.
Famous for overwhelming yorikiri force-outs, balance control, and perfectly timed hatakikomi slap-down counters.
Biography
Soslan “Big Bear” Gagloev is among the rare foreign-born wrestlers to compete in Japan’s prestigious top division.
A proud alumnus of Magaki stable, he began his professional career in 2004 and rapidly climbed the ranks through technical excellence and exceptional ring awareness.
Revered for his raw strength, tactical grappling, and dynamic fighting style, Soslan now represents sumo internationally through exhibitions, tournaments, and global cultural events.
Alejandro Santana
A powerful heavyweight competitor blending elite athleticism, explosive striking, and championship-level leadership inside and outside the dohyo.
Fighting Style
Oshidashi / Kachiage — combining overwhelming forward momentum with explosive upper-body strikes and aggressive ring control.
Known for powerful impact attacks, fast pressure fighting, and relentless physical dominance at the tachiai.
Biography
Alejandro “Alex” Santana serves as the Florida Sumo chapter leader in Orlando and has rapidly become one of the most respected heavyweight athletes in the American sumo scene.
Before entering sumo, he competed as a Division II dual-sport athlete in football and track & field, building the explosive strength and athletic discipline that now define his fighting style.
With a background in national championship coaching, Alex continues to mentor and elevate the next generation of sumotori through leadership, discipline, and high-performance training.
Brennen “Titan” Moorefield
Fighting Style: Power and speed — known for explosive tachi-ai and relentless forward pressure.
A well-rounded combat athlete with a background in MMA and freestyle wrestling. New to sumo but fully committed to mastering its art, discipline, and philosophy. Titan trains relentlessly to build strength, balance, and the true mindset of a rikishi — ready to rise through dedication and heart.
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Jared “The Long Shot” Tadlock
A determined American heavyweight known for discipline, grit, and technical precision inside the dohyo.
Fighting Style
A highly technical sumotori focused on timing, discipline, positioning, and tactical execution in every match.
Combines wrestling experience with strategic movement, patience, and calculated counter-attacks under pressure.
Biography
Jared “The Long Shot” Tadlock represents the spirit of perseverance and determination within American sumo.
Coming from both professional and amateur wrestling backgrounds, he entered the world of sumo driven by the desire to prove that relentless effort can overcome expectations.
Known across Texas for his grit and underdog mentality, Jared continues to inspire competitors by showing that heart, discipline, and persistence matter just as much as size and power.
Edobor Konyeha
A rising lightweight sumotori known for creativity, instinctive movement, and an unorthodox fighting style that disrupts opponents’ rhythm.
Fighting Style
Unorthodox and highly adaptive — relying on instinct, unpredictable angles, and constant movement to break opponents’ structure.
Blends freestyle wrestling roots with creative sumo transitions and rapid tactical adjustments mid-bout.
Biography
Starting his athletic journey in folkstyle wrestling at age 15, Edobor Konyeha quickly developed a strong competitive foundation built on discipline and resilience.
After discovering sumo, he immediately embraced its intensity and has since dedicated himself to constant improvement and evolution as a fighter.
A two-time U.S. lightweight national champion (2024 & 2025), he represents the new generation of dynamic American sumotori pushing the sport forward.
Rui Junior
Brazilian power sumo icon known for dominance, unmatched strength, and one of the most decorated careers in South American sumo history.
Fighting Style
Dominant power sumo built on overwhelming strength, explosive tachiai, and relentless forward pressure that crushes opponents early in the bout.
Biography
Rui Junior is the most decorated Brazilian sumo champion in history, holding 22 national titles and establishing himself as a dominant force in the sport.
He is a 10× South American Champion and a 5-time World Championship medalist, recognized globally for his consistency and elite performance.
Beyond competition, he served as head coach of the Venezuelan National Sumo Team, contributing significantly to the growth of sumo across South America.
