Jakusotsu 6,052 Posted August 1, 2011 Mark It will be to the rank of ozeki, with Harumafuji looking to secure promotion to yokozuna by winning the tournament in September, that many will be looking, but the sekiwake trio of Kotoshogiku (11-4), Kisenosato (10-5), and Kakuryu (10-5) are all within grasp of promotion to ozeki with a good basho come senshuraku. Zensho yusho for Kisenosato. You heard it there first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doitsuyama 1,194 Posted August 1, 2011 It will be to the rank of ozeki, with Harumafuji looking to secure promotion to yokozuna by winning the tournament in September, that many will be looking, but the sekiwake trio of Kotoshogiku (11-4), Kisenosato (10-5), and Kakuryu (10-5) are all within grasp of promotion to ozeki with a good basho come senshuraku. Zensho yusho for Kisenosato. You heard it there first. Only in case of a "good basho". And then again it's only a 14-0 to be "within grasp come senshuraku". Or 13-1 as I wouldn't rule out an ozeki promotion with 32 wins and a yusho in the final basho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,545 Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) Article on Kamikaze, new Juryo rikishi and stealth bomber. Edited August 2, 2011 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,545 Posted August 17, 2011 On foreigners in Sumo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,545 Posted September 7, 2011 (edited) Mr. Buckton on the upcoming Aki Basho Premature Evacuation. Trail is a genius. Edited September 7, 2011 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,874 Posted September 7, 2011 Mr. Buckton on the upcoming Aki BashoPremature Evacuation. Trail is a genius. And most scientists do well when they predict the past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,545 Posted September 28, 2011 (edited) Mr. Buckton Who is Kyle? Edited September 28, 2011 by Kintamayama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 19,688 Posted September 29, 2011 The last four paragraphs made me laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,545 Posted September 29, 2011 Pugnacious is a cool word. I had to look it up, but I will use it much from now on.. You learn something every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washuyama 641 Posted September 29, 2011 Mr. BucktonWho is Kyle? ...Kotoshogiku, ...it is safe to say he has now peaked and will do well to stay at the rank until his retirement perhaps four or five years from now. I seem to remember the same being said of Mienoumi some 35-36 years ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted September 29, 2011 (edited) This is begging for a caption... Edited September 29, 2011 by Otokonoyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,545 Posted November 10, 2011 The latest from Mr. Buckton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,545 Posted November 30, 2011 100th article by MB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 0 Posted December 16, 2011 Sentoryu Short reaction on the content of the article: I think it's kind of weird that he says he wants to keep it standing and brawl. I see sumo as more of a grappling sport wich centers on controlling your opponent standing up and trying to get him to the ground without going for a traditional takedown. Kind of the same strongpoints a greco roman wrestler or a judoka has in mma. For example, Machida (a ufc fighter) trained a lot in sumo and often takes his opponents down using a leg trip he derived from sumo wich they obviously aren't expecting. Offcourse sumo doesn't have any submissions, but this also goes for greco roman wrestling. I'd think that, coming from a sumo background, avoiding submissions and focussing on ground and pound would be an easier transition than kickboxing. I do know sumo has some striking, but I don't see it being very useful for mma. Anyway, if it works for him, it works for him and I should just shut it. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hageouryu 16 Posted December 16, 2011 Re Sentoryu article, it's always fascinating to read news about a former favoutite rikishi, especially those that rarely get shown on old TV replays and drift gradually from consciousness. Will probably never become a fan of MMA or similar, but nevertheless enjoyed the article. Thanks for posting. Super photo set too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 431 Posted December 17, 2011 Re Sentoryu article, it's always fascinating to read news about a former favoutite rikishi, especially those that rarely get shown on old TV replays and drift gradually from consciousness. Will probably never become a fan of MMA or similar, but nevertheless enjoyed the article. Thanks for posting. Super photo set too. Likewise. I've always had great liking and respect for Henry/Hank, but lost contact when he got a new website and I couldn't exchange messages any more. If you see him again, Nish, give him my love. Doreen Simmons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,545 Posted December 20, 2011 On Kisenosato in English Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,768 Posted December 20, 2011 Apologies if this has been posted in another thread, but it's a nice article about the men in the middle, the gyoji. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,545 Posted December 27, 2011 Mr. Buckton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 715 Posted December 27, 2011 Mr. Buckton Bouts against the only other Japanese ozeki Kotoshogiku, who stands 180 cm, were one-sided, with Kisenosato literally owning his opponent... I hate it when people use "literally" figuratively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,545 Posted December 31, 2011 Year- end summary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 431 Posted December 31, 2011 Year- end summary Is it my imagination or does Kyodo have a new English-language rewriter? The basic script was all the same but the English came out livelier. Orion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 431 Posted December 31, 2011 Mr. Buckton Bouts against the only other Japanese ozeki Kotoshogiku, who stands 180 cm, were one-sided, with Kisenosato literally owning his opponent... I hate it when people use "literally" figuratively. He can't be beat when in the 'friend-to-friend' chat mode, but it's hard to pick up long words and use them properly once you're over 30, let alone 40. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,768 Posted January 6, 2012 Kim Jong-unning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
