Basho Talk Kyushu 2017 (SPOILERS)

[MrGrumpyGills 64]

8 hours ago, Tiger Tanaka said:

I noticed Mitakeumi has been wearing a mouthguard the last two days, most prominently during day 9 coverage. Anyone know what happened? Just a busted mouth from previous basho? Been traveling past couple days so I haven't been able to see much extended coverage or read up on further results.

Mitakeumi wears that mouthguard all the time, I'm pretty sure I've never seen him without it (EDIT: on the dohyo, I mean ;)).
Last year there was a discussion about this:

http://www.sumoforum.net/forums/topic/35496-basho-talk-nagoya-basho-2016-spoiler-alert/?do=findComment&comment=310377

Edited November 22, 2017 by MrGrumpyGills

[lackmaker 260]

42 minutes ago, MrGrumpyGills said:

Mitakeumi wears that mouthguard all the time, I'm pretty sure I've never seen him without it.
Last year there was a discussion about this:

http://www.sumoforum.net/forums/topic/35496-basho-talk-nagoya-basho-2016-spoiler-alert/?do=findComment&comment=310377

He might want to consider some further protection for tomorrows bout.

[Morty 1,235]

1 hour ago, Katooshu said:

Btw is that the famous wig guy who is pointing and laughing at Endo 

 

Yep, Bad Wig man

[Dwale 419]

Oh, right, I have a reliable source for juryo now...

Yes, Osunaarashi is a rough fighter, but see the way he catches his opponent there at the edge. And he so often offers his opponent a helping hand after the conclusion of the match. For all the rough edges in his sumo, he's a sweet guy. I really hope he can get it together for a return to makuuchi someday soon.

[dada78641 629]

On another note, I'm sorry that this dreadful display from the dai-yokozuna buried my man Hokutofuji's brilliant win against Goeidou... that guy's got a proper ring sense and the power to match it. I think he'll be M1e next tournament.

[Dwale 419]

9 minutes ago, dada78641 said:

On another note, I'm sorry that this dreadful display from the dai-yokozuna buried my man Hokutofuji's brilliant win against Goeidou... that guy's got a proper ring sense and the power to match it. I think he'll be M1e next tournament.

Hokutofuji is going places, no doubt about it. You're right, that was an excellent performance. 

[Amamaniac 1,441]

Aminishiki had a little trouble getting his KK today.  But his bout against Shodai was interesting for a couple of reasons: (1)  In his second to last corner, Aminiishiki called for water from the yobidashi – a veteran move (I haven't seen that done before, and I doubt a greenhorn would even dare to ask).  Aminishiki is one cool dude.  (2) Then, just before the tachi-ai, the crowd went silent!  You could literally hear a pin drop.  That was another first for me...  

His opponent tomorrow is Okinoumi (currently in a tie for 2nd place).  That should be an interesting and somewhat important bout.

Edited November 22, 2017 by Amamaniac

[Asashosakari 14,671]

Been meaning to ask - anyone willing to summarize the mono-ii announcement here? Torinaoshi was a bit of a weird decision at first glance.

 

[Asojima 2,367]

6 minutes ago, Asashosakari said:

Been meaning to ask - anyone willing to summarize the mono-ii announcement here? Torinaoshi was a bit of a weird decision at first glance.

 

Didn't understand the announcement, but I would guess that it was a simultaneous foot drag.

[Amamaniac 1,441]

11 minutes ago, Asashosakari said:

Been meaning to ask - anyone willing to summarize the mono-ii announcement here? Torinaoshi was a bit of a weird decision at first glance.

 

From what I could understand, the shimpancho said that both wrestlers fell at the same time.

[Bumpkin 438]

It will be interesting to see whom Y1w Hakuho (10-1) faces on Day 13. Assuming Hakuho faces O1w Takayasu (8-3) on Day 14 and O1e Goeido (7-4) on Day 15. Will Hakuho face M5e Takarafuji (6-5) or M5w Arawashi (7-4) or, perhaps, M12e Okinoumi (9-2).  My guess is Okinoumi.

Edited November 22, 2017 by Bumpkin

[Joaoiyama 192]

12 minutes ago, Bumpkin said:

It will be interesting to see whom Y1w Hakuho (10-1) faces on Day 13. Assuming Hakuho faces O1w Takayasu (8-3) on Day 14 and O1e Goeido (7-4) on Day 15. Will Hakuho face M5e Takarafuji (6-5) or M5w Arawashi (7-4) or, perhaps, M12e Okinoumi (9-2).  My guess is Okinoumi.

It's Mitakeumi, and he beat Haku the last time they met.

Looks like Hokutofuji yusho amirite? I wish ...

[Amamaniac 1,441]

3 minutes ago, Joaoiyama said:

It's Mitakeumi, and he beat Haku the last time they met.

They fight on Day 12.  Day 13's torikumi has yet to be decided...

[Asashosakari 14,671]

39 minutes ago, Asojima said:

Didn't understand the announcement, but I would guess that it was a simultaneous foot drag.

Yeah, I was wondering if that's what they based it on.

[rhyen 1,145]

32 minutes ago, Bumpkin said:

It will be interesting to see whom Y1w Hakuho (10-1) faces on Day 13. Assuming Hakuho faces O1w Takayasu (8-3) on Day 14 and O1e Goeido (7-4) on Day 15. Will Hakuho face M5e Takarafuji (6-5) or M5w Arawashi (7-4) or, perhaps, M12e Okinoumi (9-2).  My guess is Okinoumi.

They are traditionalists. Takarafuji.

Edited November 22, 2017 by rhyen

[Amamaniac 1,441]

25 minutes ago, Bumpkin said:

My guess is Okinoumi.

Okinoumi is East Maegashira 12.  (That is quite a gap from Hakuho.)  If he wins against Aminishiki on Day 12, they may well feed him to Goeido or Takayasu, but I doubt he will go up against Hakuho.  My guess would be Arawashi (WM5)... 

[Joaoiyama 192]

8 minutes ago, Amamaniac said:

They fight on Day 12.  Day 13's torikumi has yet to be decided...

Sorry i was thinking about tomorrow's match, so yeah i think Okinoumi he's 9-2 and a threat for his yusho, but i dont know exactly how they make the match-up's.

[robnplunder 828]

I feel that there have been less monoii calls in this basho than usual.  But thankfully, shimpan's decision were correct in most, if not all, close matches.  Kudos to the shimpans.

[John Gunning 3,145]

1 hour ago, Asashosakari said:

Been meaning to ask - anyone willing to summarize the mono-ii announcement here? Torinaoshi was a bit of a weird decision at first glance.

 

He said the gyoji raised his gunbai for the man on the west but they both hit at the same time so do-over. 

Edited November 22, 2017 by John Gunning

[Shatsume 78]

Was merely going to post about Hokutofuji, then saw what Hak did so was going to have a rant, saw the spilt thread and so back to just our boy Hokutofuji...

He has potential, so much potential. He has class, he has the right attitude, he's learning in the joi, showing and giving respect whilst giving his all. He was always on the radar, but this basho I have loved what i've seen and cannot wait to see what is to come (barring injuries of course...)

[robnplunder 828]

1 hour ago, Shatsume said:

Was merely going to post about Hokutofuji, then saw what Hak did so was going to have a rant, saw the spilt thread and so back to just our boy Hokutofuji...

He has potential, so much potential. He has class, he has the right attitude, he's learning in the joi, showing and giving respect whilst giving his all. He was always on the radar, but this basho I have loved what i've seen and cannot wait to see what is to come (barring injuries of course...)

A fresh of air after all the !#$!#@ pulled by Harumafuji, Chioshoma, and Hak of late.   I loved the kid, even when he beat my man, Mitakeumi.    I hope he stays healthy and keep climbing up the latter.

 

Onosho looked good in the last basho (a la Takakeisho in this basho).  Onosho keeps falling forward in this basho - over eager, lack of balance?  He and Takakeisho will reverse their position in the next basho and I'd love to see does better.   They remind me of Mitakeumi & Shodai, taking turns at bettering each other.   Of late though, Mitakeumi has separated himself from Shodai.

[Jaynestown 17]

3 hours ago, rhyen said:

They are traditionalists. Takarafuji.

Probably true in this circumstance.  If Okinoumi was undefeated and Hakuho had a loss then I think they would put him up against the Yokozuna for sure.  With 2 losses and another challenger in Hokutofuji with a similar record, i doubt Okinoumi gets the call to face Hakuho

[Bumpkin 438]

6 hours ago, Bumpkin said:

It will be interesting to see whom Y1w Hakuho (10-1) faces on Day 13. Assuming Hakuho faces O1w Takayasu (8-3) on Day 14 and O1e Goeido (7-4) on Day 15. Will Hakuho face M5e Takarafuji (6-5) or M5w Arawashi (7-4) or, perhaps, M12e Okinoumi (9-2).  My guess is Okinoumi.

There is no guarantee that Hakuho will beat Mitakeumi. If he loses and Okinoumi wins, they will be tied for first. Unfortunately, the Day 13 torikumi will be released before today's bouts. We shall see in about an hour.

Edited November 23, 2017 by Bumpkin

[Philioyamfugi 368]

Wakachiero our boy from Texas is 1-4 at sd85. Toyonoshima looking for KK today at 3-2 . 

[Bumpkin 438]

1 hour ago, Bumpkin said:

There is no guarantee that Hakuho will beat Mitakeumi. If he loses and Okinoumi wins, they will be tied for first. Unfortunately, the Day 13 torikumi will be released before today's bouts. We shall see in about an hour.

And, Takarafuji gets Hakuho on Day 13.