Zentoryu 154 Posted September 10, 2006 Disclaimer: I translate this information from the Nikkan Sports Webpage. It should not be considered official. Nikkan is known to make mistakes in their kensho counts from time to time, but they usually get around to correcting them. After Day 1: Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 22 1,210,000 Kisenosato 19 1,045,000 Tokitenku 12 660,000 Chiyotaikai 10 550,000 Roho 10 550,000 Takamisakari 8 440,000 Kotooshu 6 330,000 Kotomitsuki 4 220,000 Asofuji 3 165,000 Aminishiki 1 55,000 Kyokutenho 1 55,000 Tochinonada 1 55,000 Ama 1 55,000 Futeno 1 55,000 Homasho 1 55,000 Asashoryu handled Kokkai with little difficulty to assume his customary position at the top of the Kensho standings, collecting 22 envelopes from this victory. Kisenosato surprised Yokozuna-hopeful Hakuho and reaped the financial rewards, taking home the stack of 19 kensho that were placed on the bout by sponsers, while Tokitenku surprised Tochiazuma to pick up 12 of his own. Chiyotaikai defeated highly touted Baruto with surprising ease to collect 10 envelopes. Roho also picked up 10 in upsetting Kaio. In an unusual occurance, Asofuji becomes the first Juryo rikishi to appear in the top-10 since I started keeping track a couple of years ago. He won 3 kensho against Shimotori. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 11, 2006 After Day 2... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 33 1,815,000 Kisenosato 19 1,045,000 Chiyotaikai 15 825,000 Kotooshu 14 770,000 Takamisakari 14 770,000 Tokitenku 12 660,000 Roho 10 550,000 Kotomitsuki 7 385,000 Kokkai 7 385,000 Hakuho 5 275,000 Asashoryu defeated Tamanoshima to take home 11 kensho, the highest total of the day. Kotooshu had the second highest total with 8 against Kisenosato. Kokkai upset Kaio to take home 7 envelopes, while Takamisakari added 6 to his total with a yorikiri win against Kyokushuzan. Ozeki Hakuho got back on the winning side of the ledger, throwing down Dejima and collecting his first five kensho of the tournament. Fellow Ozeki Chiyotaikai also won 5 kensho after easily disposing of Tokitenku. Kotomitsuki won 3 envelopes against the struggling Tochiazuma, finishing the kensho action in the top-10 for the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 12, 2006 After Day 3... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 44 2,420,000 Kisenosato 24 1,320,000 Kotooshu 17 935,000 Chiyotaikai 15 825,000 Takamisakari 14 770,000 Tokitenku 13 715,000 Hakuho 10 550,000 Kokkai 10 550,000 Roho 10 550,000 Kotomitsuki 7 385,000 Asashoryu looks to be in great form as he took care of Aminishiki with ease, adding another 11 kensho to his total. Kisenosato powered out Kotomitsuki to pick up 4 envelopes, while Kotooshu added 3 after a tough go around with Tamakasuga. Kokkai defeated Ozeki Chiyotaikai with surprisingly little difficulty to pick up 3 kensho of his own. Tamanoshima gave Hakuho a handful, but in the end the Yokozuna-hopeful pulled out the victory, doubling his kensho total in the process. Providing the only other action in the top-10 was Tokitenku, who picked up a single envelope against Tochinonada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 13, 2006 After Day 4... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 55 3,025,000 Kisenosato 24 1,320,000 Chiyotaikai 21 1,155,000 Kotooshu 17 935,000 Hakuho 15 825,000 Kotomitsuki 14 770,000 Takamisakari 14 770,000 Roho 13 715,000 Tokitenku 13 715,000 Kokkai 12 660,000 Not much to say about Asashoryu. He keeps piling up the wins and the kensho, increasing his total by 11 again after dropping Dejima. Chiyotaikai forced out Kisenosato to grab the six envelopes placed on their bout, while Hakuho won his third in a row, picking up 5 more kensho of his own. Kotomitsuki defeated the struggling Kaio to double his kensho total. Roho defeated Baruto in a battle of the giants to take home the 3 kensho placed on that bout and Kokkai won 2 kensho for slapping down Miyabiyama. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 14, 2006 After Day 5... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 66 3,630,000 Hakuho 25 1,375,000 Chiyotaikai 25 1,375,000 Kisenosato 24 1,320,000 Kotooshu 23 1,265,000 Kotomitsuki 15 825,000 Takamisakari 14 770,000 Roho 13 715,000 Tokitenku 13 715,000 Kokkai 12 660,000 Asashoryu got Tokitenku all turned around, eventually dumping him with Okurinage. The win added yet another 11 kensho to the Yokozuna's total. He's been averaging 11 per win over the last 4 days. Yokozuna-hopeful Hakuho had the second highest total of the day with 10 after forcing out Kokkai. He joins Chiyotaikai, who picked up 4 envelopes against Tamanoshima, in a tie for second behind Asashoryu. Kotooshu dealt Miyabiyama's Ozeki-hopes yet another blow (probably a death blow) with a yorikiri win that also netted him 6 kensho. Kotomitsuki was the only other rikishi in the top-10 to add kensho to his total, picking up a single envelope from a win over Tamakasuga. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 15, 2006 After Day 6... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 66 3,630,000 Kisenosato 40 2,200,000 Hakuho 25 1,375,000 Chiyotaikai 25 1,375,000 Kotooshu 23 1,265,000 Kotomitsuki 20 1,100,000 Takamisakari 20 1,100,000 Roho 16 880,000 Miyabiyama 13 715,000 Tokitenku 13 715,000 Aminishiki 13 715,000 On a day of surprises, Kisnosato pulled off perhaps the biggest surprise of all with an impressive win over Yokozuna Asashoryu. The victory also provided the young Komusubi with a bit of a financial windfall as he was able to collect the 16 kensho envelopes that were placed on the bout by sponsors. After three consecutive losses, Takamisakari got back onto the winning track, earning 6 kensho in a win against Homasho. Kotomitsuki added 5 envelopes against Ozeki Chiyotaikai, while Roho picked up three against the struggling Tamanoshima. Last but not least, Miyabiyama and Aminishiki both joined the lead group after wins against Kaio and Hakuho respectively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ulsimitsuki Posted September 15, 2006 It's sort of weird that basho leader Ama doesn't appear on that list. Such an excellent and entertaining rikishi should gain much more support. (Laughing...) Where are the well deserved big kensho-packages for Ama? (Blushing...) B-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eciq 0 Posted September 15, 2006 It's sort of weird that basho leader Ama doesn't appear on that list. Such an excellent and entertaining rikishi should gain much more support. (Laughing...) Where are the well deserved big kensho-packages for Ama? (Blushing...) B-) could not agree more.... ....Ama's excellent start is very promissing for a bout against Baruto or Roho ar maybe both. Maybe than (if he manages to win them) he will climb on a kensho standing list. regards eciq Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 16,980 Posted September 16, 2006 ....Ama's excellent start is very promissing for a bout against Baruto or Roho ar maybe both. Maybe than (if he manages to win them) he will climb on a kensho standing list. Well, you'll note that Baruto isn't on the list either despite 4 wins, more than half of Roho's total is due to his Day 1 win over Kaio, and Baruto and Roho's bout against each other only attracted 3 kensho. In other words, Ama vs. Baruto or Roho isn't exactly going to be a big payday for anyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aderechelsea 107 Posted September 16, 2006 the kensho-disptibution is decided prior to the basho, so i guess noone thought Ama would be so good in the first 6 days and be the yusho leader.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 16, 2006 After Day 7... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 86 4,730,000 Kisenosato 40 2,200,000 Chiyotaikai 31 1,705,000 Kotomitsuki 29 1,595,000 Kotooshu 28 1,540,000 Hakuho 25 1,375,000 Miyabiyama 21 1,155,000 Roho 20 1,100,000 Takamisakari 20 1,100,000 Tokitenku 13 715,000 Aminishiki 13 715,000 Asashoryu got over the shock of his loss to Kisenosato with a strong win over the Estonian giant Baruto, which also netted him 20 more kensho. Ozeki Chiyotaikai's win against Dejima brought 6 more kensho to his own total, while fellow Ozeki Kotooshu was victorious against Tokitenku to pick 5 envelopes of his own. Kotomitsuki dealt a severe blow to Ozeki Hakuho's promotion hopes with an Okuridashi win that also got him the second highest kensho haul of the day as he collected 9 envelopes from the gyoji. Miyabiyama had the third highest total with 8 after knocking Kisenosato senseless in their bout. Roho added 4 against winless Tamakasuga to provide the only other movement in the top-10 today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 17, 2006 After Day 8... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 113 6,215,000 Kisenosato 48 2,640,000 Chiyotaikai 41 2,255,000 Hakuho 35 1,925,000 Kotomitsuki 29 1,595,000 Kotooshu 28 1,540,000 Takamisakari 26 1,430,000 Kokkai 23 1,265,000 Roho 23 1,265,000 Miyabiyama 21 1,155,000 It's the middle Sunday of the tournament so there were a lot of extra kensho envelopes floating around. As usual Yokozuna Asashoryu was the big winner with 27 against winless Tamakasuga. Ozeki Chiyotaikai and Hakuho followed with 10 each against Miyabiyama and Baruto respectively. Kisenosato took care of Tokitenku to pick up 8 envelopes. Takamisakari added 6 against Hokutoriki and Roho 3 against Kotoshogiku, while Kokkai's win against Ozeki Kotooshu puts him back in the top-10 after a two day abscence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 18, 2006 After Day 9... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 131 7,205,000 Kisenosato 54 2,970,000 Hakuho 47 2,585,000 Chiyotaikai 47 2,585,000 Takamisakari 33 1,815,000 Kotomitsuki 29 1,595,000 Kotooshu 28 1,540,000 Tochiazuma 24 1,320,000 Kokkai 23 1,265,000 Roho 23 1,265,000 The bout between Asashoryu and Roho attracted a good deal of sponsor attention as some 18 banners went parading around the dohyo. After a bit of a struggle, Asa emerged victorious, adding a nice stack of envelopes to his ever increasing total. Kisenosato slapped down Dejima to earn another 6 kensho and keep his hold on second place behind the Yokozuna for most kensho won. Both Hakuho and Chiyotaikai were victorious, but Hakuho's win nettted him 12 kensho while Chiyo's win saw him take home only 6, so the two are now tied for third overall. Takamisakari is having a good basho so far, improving to 5-4 after throwing down Tochinonada and adding another 7 kensho to his total, while Tochiazuma has rebounded from a poor start to win 5 of his last 6 and make his first appearance in the top-10 this basho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murasakiayame 0 Posted September 18, 2006 the kensho-disptibution is decided prior to the basho, So what happens to kensho when a rikishi goes kyujo? Returned to the sponsors? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 4,993 Posted September 19, 2006 So what happens to kensho when a rikishi goes kyujo? Returned to the sponsors?Interesting question where I could only guess the answer, but what I really wanted to say: great avatar photo, Murasakiayame! Very on-topic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aderechelsea 107 Posted September 19, 2006 since they are pre-paid i guess the kesho are distributed to other bouts .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 19, 2006 (edited) After Day 10... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 146 8,030,000 Kisenosato 59 3,245,000 Hakuho 53 2,915,000 Chiyotaikai 47 2,585,000 Takamisakari 33 1,815,000 Tochiazuma 30 1,650,000 Kotomitsuki 29 1,595,000 Roho 29 1,595,000 Kotooshu 28 1,540,000 Miyabiyama 25 1,375,000 Asashoryu's continued domination of Kotomitsuki brought him another 15 kensho. Kisenosato picked up 5 more of his own after slapping down Tamanoshima, while Ozeki Hakuho defeated Tochinonada to add 6 to his total. Tochiazuma won the latest battle between Ozeki as he pushed out Chiyotaikai to also collect 6 envelopes and move ever closer to the top-5. Roho's yoritaoshi win over Ozeki Kotooshu netted him 6 envelopes, while Miyabiyama's Oshitaoshi win over Baruto returned him to the top-10 after a one day abscence. Edited September 19, 2006 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 20, 2006 After Day 11... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 162 8,910,000 Kisenosato 59 3,245,000 Chiyotaikai 54 2,970,000 Hakuho 53 2,915,000 Tochiazuma 43 2,365,000 Takamisakari 33 1,815,000 Kotomitsuki 29 1,595,000 Roho 29 1,595,000 Kotooshu 28 1,540,000 Miyabiyama 25 1,375,000 Yokozuna Asashoryu pulled out a shitatehineri to defeat Miyabiyama, increasing his kensho total by 16 to 162. Tochiazuma continued his resurgence against fellow Ozeki Hakuho with an Oshidashi win that netted him 10 envelopes and effectively killed Hakuho's Tsunatori hopes for this basho. Ozeki Chiyotaikai was the only other sekitori in the top-10 to add to his total as he picked up 7 after slapping down Aminishiki. Kotooshu won against Baruto, but it was a freebie win so no kensho came his way. It would have been interesting to see how many banners went around the dohyo for this bout as both men are pretty popular with the sponsors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 21, 2006 (edited) After Day 12... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 176 9,680,000 Hakuho 66 3,630,000 Kisenosato 61 3,355,000 Chiyotaikai 54 2,970,000 Tochiazuma 43 2,365,000 Takamisakari 41 2,255,000 Roho 36 1,980,000 Kotooshu 31 1,705,000 Kotomitsuki 29 1,595,000 Miyabiyama 26 1,430,000 Asashoryu sent Tochiazuma down with a shitatenage in a bout that saw 14 kensho banners parade around the dohyo. The second highest kensho haul of the day belonged to Ozeki Hakuho as he unleashed a tsuridashi on yusho-contender Ama to win the 13 kensho placed on their bout. Takamisakari pulled down Tochinohana to collect 8 envelopes, while Roho defeated Ozeki Chiyotaikai to add 7 to his total. Ozeki Kotooshu added 2 and Miyabiyama 1 in wins against Iwakiyama and Tokitenku respectively to complete the top-10 kensho picture for Day 12. Edited September 21, 2006 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MongolPower 0 Posted September 22, 2006 After Day 12... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 176 9,680,000 Hakuho 66 3,630,000 Kisenosato 61 3,355,000 Chiyotaikai 54 2,970,000 Tochiazuma 43 2,365,000 Takamisakari 41 2,255,000 Roho 36 1,980,000 Kotooshu 31 1,705,000 Kotomitsuki 29 1,595,000 Miyabiyama 26 1,430,000 Asashoryu sent Tochiazuma down with a shitatenage in a bout that saw 14 kensho banners parade around the dohyo. The second highest kensho haul of the day belonged to Ozeki Hakuho as he unleashed a tsuridashi on yusho-contender Ama to win the 13 kensho placed on their bout. Takamisakari pulled down Tochinohana to collect 8 envelopes, while Roho defeated Ozeki Chiyotaikai to add 7 to his total. Ozeki Kotooshu added 2 and Miyabiyama 1 in wins against Iwakiyama and Tokitenku respectively to complete the top-10 kensho picture for Day 12. I guess Ama has lost the chance to enter top 10. If Ama has won the 13 kensho, he would have been in the top 10 no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doitsuyama 1,156 Posted September 22, 2006 I guess Ama has lost the chance to enter top 10. If Ama has won the 13 kensho, he would have been in the top 10 no? Well, today Ama as a date with Asashoryu, which I call a chance no matter how you view his chances... And Zentoryu can't possibly know Ama's kensho number, just that it's out of the top ten. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 22, 2006 After Day 13... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 198 10,890,000 Chiyotaikai 70 3,850,000 Hakuho 66 3,630,000 Kisenosato 61 3,355,000 Tochiazuma 47 2,585,000 Kotooshu 36 1,980,000 Roho 36 1,980,000 Kotomitsuki 32 1,760,000 Miyabiyama 28 1,540,000 In what may have been the most important bout of the tournament as far as the Yusho race is concerned, Yokozuna Asashoryu dropped Ama with a Yoritaoshi. The bout saw 22 kensho banners, the most placed on a single bout since day 1. Chiyotaikai slapped down Hakuho to pick up 16 envelopes and leapfrog from 4th to 2nd in terms of total kensho won this basho. Tochiazuma threw down Aminishiki to add 4 to his total, while fellow Ozeki Kotooshu dropped Tochinonada for 5 more envelopes of his own. Kotomitsuki picked up 3 kensho and Miyabiyama 2, to round out the action amongst the kensho leaders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 23, 2006 (edited) After Day 14... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 198 10,890,000 Chiyotaikai 108 5,940,000 Hakuho 66 3,630,000 Tochiazuma 62 3,410,000 Kisenosato 61 3,355,000 Kotooshu 50 2,750,000 Takamisakari 49 2,695,000 Roho 36 1,980,000 Miyabiyama 32 1,760,000 Kotomitsuki 32 1,760,000 The battle between Asashoryu and Chiyotaikai had a basho high 38 kensho placed on it by sponsors. Chiyo pulled off the surprise win to boost his total to over 100. Assuming Nikkan hasn't made any mistakes with the kensho count, the 108 envelopes are the most the Ozeki has won since the Aki basho of 2004, where he captured 97. Ozeki Tochiazuma knocked Ama out of the Yusho race, picking up 15 kensho in the process, while Kotooshu surprised Hakuho to add 14 more to his total. Takamisakri forced out Hakurozan for 8 and Miyabiyama picked up 4 after disposing of Roho. Edited September 23, 2006 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 41,286 Posted September 23, 2006 (edited) Two new records set: More than 1000 kenshos this basho, a record. The old record was 1003, and it will be surpassed. 904 so far including day 14, and the prospect for tomorrow is 120. "Over 1000 huh? I'm pleasantly surprised.. In my days , though, it was 10,000 yen a kensho. Now it's 60,000 yen. I really envy these guys today," said Kitanoumi rijicho. Tomorrow's MIB will sport 50 kensho, one more than the previous record in the Asa-Tochiazuma match from last year's Aki basho. Asa-Taikai match kensho: Edited September 23, 2006 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zentoryu 154 Posted September 24, 2006 (edited) After Day 15... Rikishi # Yen Asashoryu 249 13,695,000 Chiyotaikai 108 5,940,000 Hakuho 66 3,630,000 Kotooshu 65 3,575,000 Tochiazuma 62 3,410,000 Kisenosato 61 3,355,000 Roho 49 2,695,000 Takamisakari 49 2,695,000 Miyabiyama 37 2,035,000 Kotomitsuki 32 1,760,000 As mentioned by Kintamayama, the musubi-no-ichiban between Yokozuna Asashoryu and Ozeki Hakuho had a single day record of 51 kensho placed on it. Asashoryu was victorious, boosting his overall (unofficial) total to 249. Kotooshu defeated fellow Ozeki Chiyotaikai to pick up 15 envelopes and move himself into the top-4. Roho and Miyabiyama were the only other rikishi in the top-10 to add to their totals (Kisenosato was a winner as well, but it was a freebie so he got no benefit from it). Roho added 13 for disposing of Tochiazuma, while Miyabiyama defeated fellow Sekiwake Kotomitsuki for 5 more of his own. Asashoryu adds another 10,000,000 yen for his Yusho win, while Kisenosato, Aminishiki and Ama will receive 2,000,000 yen each for their respective special prize wins. Juryo Takanowaka will receive 2,000,000 yen for winning that division's Yusho. Edited September 24, 2006 by Zentoryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
