TORCHBEARER 2018: periodic updates, torch match notices, results

[shimodahito 336]

Good day all,

Thanks to everyone who entered. We are up to 83 players. Thank you! 43 returnee updates, 34 carry-overs, and a big welcome to 6 new players.

The rikishi picks for TORCHBEARER 2018. Torakio had the most picks.

Abi (Ayagawa)
Akiseyama (Nantonoyama & Toratorii)
Amakaze (Domichi)
Aminishiki (rhyen)
Asabenkei (Oshirokita)
Asahiryu (chishafuwaku & Taiga)
Asahisho (Fatakiyama)
Asanoyama/Ishibashi (Holleshoryu)
Chiyoo/Chiyonoo (Cydrome)
Chiyootori (Profomisakari)
Chiyonoumi (Tenshinhan)
Daiamami (Jesinofuji)
Enho (kedevash)
Fujiazuma (ryafuji)
Gagamaru (Chisaiyama & Daughter of Sukubidubidu)
Hattorizakura (Mutsu’ohideki)
Hokutoryu (teo_heel)
Jokoryu (Shatsume)
Kakutaiki (kuroimori)
Kiribayama (Unkonoyama)
Kirinofuji (Kintaro)
Kizaki (Pandaazuma)
Kotokamatani (Naganoyama)
Kotoseigo (Pitinosato)
Kototebakari (Andonishiki)
Midorifuji (Taikoubana)
Mitoryu (Ryoshishokunin)
Mitozakura (Nekonishiki)
Murata (Itachi)
Musashikuni (yorikiried by fate)
Nishikifuji (shimodahito)
Nakazono (ronnie)
Narutaki (Jason & Shokikogi)
Ohata (Tsukiko)
Oisato (Tsubame)
Oiwato (Terarno)
Onosho (Hoshihitomi)
Osunaarashi (Jejima & nomadwolf & Rufakiyama)
Ryuden (Kofuji-ICAN & Umigame)
Ryuko (Konrad & Obana)
Sadanohikari/Sadahikari (Screeching Owl)
Satoyama (Yubinhaad)
Shachinofuji (wildcard)
Shimanoumi (Gurowake)
Shoji (Haidouzo & Kintamayama & Saruyama)
Shonannoumi (Senkoho)
Soranoumi/Ozora (Johnofuji)
Takakeisho (Derek)
Tanabe (Wakatake)
Terao (Ajisen & Jakusotsu)
Terutsuyoshi (Tsuchinoninjin)
Tobizaru/Iwasaki (orandashoho)
Tochihiryu (Kiritsubaki)
Tochiseiryu (hitotsuboshi)
Tokkoriki (Leonishiki)
Tomokaze (Mmikasazuma & Rocks(Gansekiiwa))
Torakio (Achiyama & Furanohana & Suwihuto & Wamahada)
Tsurubayashi (Getayukata)
Tsurugisho (Sakura & Shitamachi)
Ura (kotoshikona & Yoohoo)
Wakaichiro (inhashi & Kosimazaki(PhorCillic))
Wakamotoharu (Gibuten(charliki))
Yago (Ganzohnesushi)
Yoshoyama (McBugger & Sukubidubidu)

…The rank picks for TORCHBEARER 2018: Juryo 10 West had the most picks.

Y1E (Mutsu’ohideki & Rufakiyama)
J1E (rhyen)
J2W (Nekonishiki)
J3W (inhashi)
J4E (Umigame & Kosimazaki(PhorCillic))
J4W (Ryoshishokunin & Furanohana)
J5E (Jesinofuji)
J5W (Yoohoo)
J6E (Pitinosato)
J6W (Shitamachi)
J7E (nomadwolf)
J7W (Cydrome & Gurowake)
J8E (Ganzohnesushi & Naganoyama & Sakura)
J8W (Jejima & Kintamayama)
J9E (Fatakiyama & orandashoho)
J9W (Senkoho & Wamahada)
J10E (Daughter of Sukubidubidu & Haidouzo & Profomisakari)
J10W (Chisaiyama & Getayukata & hitotsubushi & Suwihuto)
J11E (Jason & kotoshikona & yorikiried by fate)
J11W (Unkonoyama)
J12E (Shokikogi & Sukubidubidu)
J12W (Holleshoryu & McBugger & Mmikasazuma)
J13E (chishafuwaku)
J13W (Tsuchinoninjin)
J14E (kuroimori)
J14W (Kintaro)
Ms3W (Gibuten(charliki)& Oshirokita & ronnie)
Ms4W (ryafuji)
Ms5E (Taikoubana)
Ms6E (kedevash)
Ms7E (Ayagawa & Obana & Tenshinhan)
Ms7W (Taiga)
Ms8E (Itachi & Toratorii)
Ms8W (Domichi & Konrad)
Ms9e (Pandaazuma)
Ms9W (Hoshihitomi)
Ms10W (Nantonoyama)
Ms11W (Rocks(Gansekiiwa))
Ms13E (Achiyama & Jakusotsu)
Ms13W (Wakatake)
Ms15E (Saruyama)
Ms16E (Kiritsubaki)
Ms16W (Shatsume)
Ms20W (Screeching Owl & Yubinhaad)
Ms21E (Tsubame)
Ms25E (Leonishiki)
Ms26E (Tsukiko)
Ms28E (Derek)
Ms32W (Terarno)
Ms36E (Ajisen)
Ms38E (shimodahito)
ms42W (Andonishiki)
Ms53W (Johnofuji)
Sd1E (Kofuji-ICAN)
Sd48E (teo_heel)
Jk25W (wildcard)

If there are any corrections/misspellings or I forgot someone, let me know. Good Luck.

[shimodahito 336]

From the bottom of the banzuke, the TORCH starts here:

Start-of-2018 Rank: Jonokuchi 25 West
Start-of-2018 Rikishi: Shachinofuji

 And the first TORCH MATCH of 2018 is on Day 3:

RIKISHI
SHACHINOFUJI vs HATTORIZAKURA (who was also in the 2016 & 2017 first TORCH match of the year!!!)
RANK
JONOKUCHI 25 WEST vs JONOKUCHI 24 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
the Wildcard's (ceremonial default) rikishi/rank pick is JONOKUCHI 25 WEST
Mutsu’ohideki's rikishi pick is HATTORIZAKURA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
83 players with 0 points
 

[shimodahito 336]

Good day,
First a recap:
DAY 3: Jonokuchi 25 West Shachinofuji (0-0) defeats Jonokuchi 24 West Hattorizakura (0-1) [1 point Mutsu’ohideki]
DAY 4: Jonokuchi 25 West Shachinofuji (1-0) defeats Jonokuchi 25 East Tenei (1-0)
DAY 5: Jonokuchi 25 West Shachinofuji (2-0) passes the TORCH to Jonokuchi 20 West Tsukahara (2-0)

Which brings us to the TORCH MATCH on nakabi:

RIKISHI
TSUKAHARA vs KOTOTEBAKARI
RANK
JONOKUCHI 20 WEST vs JONOKUCHI 19 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Andonishiki’s rikishi pick is KOTOTEBAKARI
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
1 point - Mutsu’ohideki
82 players with 0 points
 

[shimodahito 336]

Our TORCH holder is undefeated, but paired against Nishimura with one loss.  Here’s DAY 9:

RIKISHI
KOTOTEBAKARI vs NISHIMURA
RANK
JONOKUCHI 19 EAST vs JONOKUCHI 9 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Andonishiki’s rikishi pick is KOTOTEBAKARI
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
3 points – Andonishiki
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
81 players with 0 points


 

[Andonishiki 171]

hooray, a strong early lead.

now let's play good ol' Italian catenaccio and BRING IT HOME ;)

[Achiyama 1,272]

4 hours ago, Andonishiki said:

hooray, a strong early lead.

now let's play good ol' Italian catenaccio and BRING IT HOME ;)

Too early to call, my friend!

Don't jinx it!

 

Edited January 22, 2018 by Achiyama

[shimodahito 336]

The TORCH could end up in the Jonidan ranks depending on DAY 11:

RIKISHI
KOTOTEBAKARI vs AKASHIRYU
RANK
JONOKUCHI 19 EAST vs JONIDAN 104 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Andonishiki’s rikishi pick is KOTOTEBAKARI
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
6 points – Andonishiki
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
81 players with 0 points

[shimodahito 336]

Good day,
First a recap:

Start-of-Hatsu Rikishi: SHACHINOFUJI
Start-of-Hatsu Rank: JONOKUCHI 25 WEST

DAY 3: Jonokuchi 25 West Shachinofuji (0-0) defeats Jonokuchi 24 West Hattorizakura (0-1) [1 point Mutsu’ohideki]
DAY 4: Jonokuchi 25 West Shachinofuji (1-0) defeats Jonokuchi 25 East Tenei (1-0)
DAY 5: Jonokuchi 25 West Shachinofuji (2-0) passes the TORCH to Jonokuchi 20 West Tsukahara (2-0)
DAY 8: Jonokuchi 20 West Tsukahara (3-0) passes the TORCH to Jonokuchi 19 East Kototebakari (3-0) [3 points Andonishiki]
DAY 9: Jonokuchi 19 East Kototebakari (4-0) defeats Jonokuchi 9 West Nishimura (3-1) [3 points Andonishiki]
DAY 11: Jonokuchi 19 East Kototebakari (5-0) passes the TORCH to Jonidan 104 East Akashiryu (5-0) [1 point Andonishiki]
DAY 13: Jonidan 104 East Akashiryu (6-0) passes the TORCH to Jonidan 72 East Shingaku (6-0)
KETTEI-SAN: Jonidan 72 East Shingaku (7-0) passes the TORCH to Jonidan 28 East Kaiho (7-0)

End-of-Hatsu Rikishi: KAIHO
End-of-Hatsu: Rank: JONIDAN 28 EAST

And now with the release of the Banzuke:

Start-of-Haru Rikishi: KAIHO
Start-of-Haru Rank: SANDANME 30 WEST

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
81 players with 0 points

good luck to all!

[shimodahito 336]

Good day,

First a recap:

Start-of-Haru Rikishi: KAIHO
Start-of-Haru Rank: SANDANME 30 WEST

DAY 1: Sandanme 30 West Kaiho (0-0) passes the TORCH to Sandanme 31 East Sadanohana (0-0)
DAY 4: Sandanme 31 East Sadanohana (1-0) passes the TORCH to Sandanme 32 East Wakanofuji (1-0)
DAY 5: Sandanme 32 East Wakanofuji (2-0) defeats Sandanme 32 West Kamito (2-0)

Which brings us to the next TORCH match.  I can’t recall there ever being three players up for points while the TORCH was in the Sandanme ranks as there is on DAY 8:

RIKISHI
WAKANOFUJI vs SHOJI
RANK
SANDANME 32 EAST vs SANDANME 37 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Haidouzo’s rikishi pick is SHOJI
Kintamayama’s rikishi pick is SHOJI
Saruyama’s rikishi pick is SHOJI
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
81 players with 0 points


 

[shimodahito 336]

Good day all,  it's time for a Kettei-san TORCH Match! Here's how it developed.

DAY 1: Sandanme 30 West Kaiho (0-0) passes the TORCH to Sandanme 31 East Sadanohana (0-0)
DAY 4: Sandanme 31 East Sadanohana (1-0) passes the TORCH to Sandanme 32 East Wakanofuji (1-0)
DAY 5: Sandanme 32 East Wakanofuji (2-0) defeats Sandanme 32 West Kamito (2-0)
DAY 8: Sandanme 32 East Wakanofuji (3-0) defeats Sandanme 37 East Shoji (3-0) [1 point Haidouzo & Kintamayama & Saruyama]
DAY 9: Sandanme 32 East Wakaonfuji (4-0) defeats Sandanme 43 West Ryutsukasa (4-0)
DAY 11: Sandanme 32 East Wakanofuji (5-0) defeats Sandanme 47 West Onokura (5-0)
DAY 13: Sandanme 32 East Wakanofuji (6-0) passes the TORCH to Sandanme 26 West Hisanotora (6-0)

So the Kettei-san match is:

RIKISHI
HISANOTORA vs OHATA
RANK
SANDANME 26 WEST vs SANDANME 66 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Tsukiko's rikishi pick is OHATA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama
78 players with 0 points

 

Edited July 4, 2018 by shimodahito

[Rocks 1,810]

I wasn't sure about playing this game but it's going good for me. I'm tied for 6th! 

[Profomisakari 915]

You too?

I'm proud to stay on the same place.

But wait for Kyu Shu!!

Profo

[shimodahito 336]

Good day,
Tsukiko picked up 3 points in the kettei-san match.  
For Natsu, the TORCH position is:
Start-of-Natsu Rikishi: OHATA
Start-of-Natsu Rank: MAKUSHITA 41 WEST

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
3 points – Tsukiko
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama

Edited July 4, 2018 by shimodahito

[shimodahito 336]

The basho’s first TORCH match is on Day 2:

RIKISHI
TAKARYU vs OHATA
RANK
MAKUSHITA 41 EAST vs MAKUSHITA 41 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Tsukiko's rikishi pick is OHATA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
3 points – Tsukiko
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama
 

Edited July 4, 2018 by shimodahito

[shimodahito 336]

First a recap:

Start-of-Natsu Rikishi: OHATA
Start-of-Natsu Rank: MAKUSHITA 41 WEST

DAY 2: Makushita 41 West Ohata (0-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 41 East Takaryu (0-0) [1 point Tsukiko]
DAY 3: Makushita 41 East Takaryu (1-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 42 East Akinoyama (1-0)
DAY 6: Makushita 41 East Akinoyama (2-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 40 West Mugendai (2-0)
DAY 8: Makushita 40 West Mugendai (3-0) defeats Makushita 45 East Kotokuzan (3-0)
DAY 9: Makushita 40 West Mugendai (4-0) defeats Makushita 47 West Koba (4-0)
DAY 11: Makushita 40 West Mugendai (5-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 57 East Asakishin (5-0)

Which leads us to the Makushita Yusho decider and TORCH match on Day 13:

RIKISHI
ASAKISHIN vs KIRIBAYAMA
RANK
MAKUSHITA 57 EAST vs MAKUSHITA 35 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Unkonoyama’s rikishi pick is KIRIBAYAMA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
4 points – Tsukiko
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama

Edited July 4, 2018 by shimodahito

[shimodahito 336]

Good day all,
To finish the Natsu business, Makushita 35 West Kiribiyama won the final TORCH match, which also gave Unkonoyama 3 points.

 

End-of-Natsu Rikishi: KIRIBIYAMA
End-of-Natsu Rank: MAKUSHITA 35 WEST

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
4 points – Tsukiko
3 points – Unkonoyama
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama

 

And with the new banzuke released, here is the new TORCH positions:

 

Start-of-Nagoya Rikishi: KIRIBIYAMA
Start-of-Nagoya Rank: MAKUSHITA 3 WEST

There's a lot of players with rikishi picks and rank picks in the upper echelons of Makushita.  Good luck to all!

Edited July 4, 2018 by shimodahito

[Gurowake 4,152]

You have Mutsu’ohideki on the standings twice, but not Haidouzo who scored with the Shoji loss.

Edited July 4, 2018 by Gurowake

[shimodahito 336]

Thanks for the catch!  gomenesai haidouzu-san!

[shimodahito 336]

Good day all,

TORCH position --
Start-of-Nagoya Rikishi: KIRIBAYAMA
Start-of-Nagoya Rank: MAKUSHITA 3 WEST

It’s time to get crackin’ with a TORCH match on Nagoya Day 1:

RIKISHI
KIRIBAYAMA vs ICHIYAMAMOTO
RANK
MAKUSHITA 3 WEST vs MAKUSHITA 3 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Unkonoyama’s rikishi pick is KIRIBAYAMA
charliki’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 3 WEST
Oshirokita’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 3 WEST
ronnie’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 3 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
4 points – Tsukiko
3 points – Unkonoyama
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama


 

[shimodahito 336]

Good day all,
There are six players up for points in the TORCH match on Nagoya Day 3:

RIKISHI
KIRIBAYAMA vs JOKORYU
RANK
MAKUSHITA 3 WEST vs MAKUSHITA 5 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Unkonoyama’s rikishi pick is KIRIBAYAMA
Shatsume’s rikishi pick is JOKORYU
charliki’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 3 WEST
Oshirokita’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 3 WEST
ronnie’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 3 WEST
Taikoubana’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 5 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
6 points – Unkonoyama
4 points – Tsukiko
3 points – charliki
3 points – Oshirokita
3 points – Ronnie
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama

Edited September 1, 2018 by shimodahito

[shimodahito 336]

Good day all,
Unkonoyama joins the leader and another TORCH match on Nagoya Day 6:

RIKISHI
JOKORYU vs IRODORI
RANK
MAKUSHITA 5 EAST vs MAKUSHITA 6 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Shatsume’s rikishi pick is JOKORYU
Lord Chozo’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 6 WEST
Taikoubana’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 5 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
7 points – Unkonoyama
4 points – Tsukiko
4 points – charliki
4 points – Oshirokita
4 points – Ronnie
3 points – Shatsume
3 points – Taikoubana
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama

Edited July 14, 2018 by shimodahito

[shimodahito 336]

Good day all,
After today, we’ll either have two new leaders, or four co-leaders. TORCH match on Nagoya Day 7:

RIKISHI
JOKORYU vs HAKUYOZAN
RANK
MAKUSHITA 5 EAST vs MAKUSHITA 1 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Shatsume’s rikishi pick is JOKORYU
Taikoubana’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 5 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
7 points – Unkonoyama
6 points – Shatsume
6 points – Taikoubana
4 points – Tsukiko
4 points – charliki
4 points – Oshirokita
4 points – Ronnie
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Lord Chozo
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama

[shimodahito 336]

Good day all,
  Here’s a recap of Nagoya.  Thanks to all who post videos to help track this TORCH journey.

It’s amazing no one picked Makushita 1 East as a rank pick.  They would have racked up some points.

TORCH position --
Start-of-Nagoya Rikishi: KIRIBAYAMA
Start-of-Nagoya Rank: MAKUSHITA 3 WEST


DAY 1: Makushita 3 West Kiribayama (0-0) defeats Makushita 3 East Ichiyamamoto (0-0) [3 points Unkonoyama & charliki & Oshirokita & ronnie]
https://www.youtube.com/embed/KW6PxNXnXZ8?autoplay=1
DAY 3: Makushita 3 West Kiribayama (1-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 5 East Jokoryu (1-0) [ 3 points  Shatsume & Taikoubana; 1 point Unkonoyama & charliki & Oshirokita & ronnie]
https://www.youtube.com/embed/vLgeD_Zoxx0?start=1027&autoplay=1 
DAY 6: Makushita 5 East Jokoryu (2-0) defeats Makushita 6 West Irodori (2-0) [3 points Shatsume & Taikoubana;1 point Lord Chozo]
https://www.youtube.com/embed/_SNB7m7VEc4?start=4680&autoplay=1
DAY 7: Makushita 5 East Jokoryu (3-0) passes the TORCH to Makushita 1 East Hakuyozan (3-0) [1 point Shatsume & Taikoubana]
https://www.youtube.com/embed/aYO4g5jUqgI?start=4758&autoplay=1
DAY 9: Makushita 1 East Hakuyozan (4-0) defeats Makushita 14 West Toyohibiki (4-0)
DAY 11 Makushita 1 East Hakuyozan (5-0) defeats Makushita 24 East Daishoryu (5-0)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/5pShz2POqEs?start=3990&autoplay=1
DAY 13 Makushita 1 East Hakuyozan (6-0) defeats Makushita 49 West Takayoshitoshi (6-0)
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Px3A4vZeV-Q?start=2666&autoplay=1

TORCH position --
End-of-Nagoya Rikishi: HAKUYOZAN
End-of-Nagoya Rank: MAKUSHITA 1 EAST


standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
7 points – Shatsume
7 points – Taikoubana
7 points – Unkonoyama
4 points – Tsukiko
4 points – charliki
4 points – Oshirokita
4 points – Ronnie
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Lord Chozo
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama

[shimodahito 336]

Nearly every Juryo Rank was picked by a participant, so get ready for a busy basho and lots of opportunity for TORCH points.

Start-of-Aki Rikishi: Hakuyozan
Start-of-Aki Rank: Juryo 12 West

[shimodahito 336]

Good day all,
Here we go with plenty of points on the opener, and all players are up for their first points.  TORCH MATCH on Day One!:

RIKISHI
HAKUYOZAN vs GAGAMARU
RANK
JURYO 12 WEST vs JURYO 12 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Holleshoryu’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
McBugger’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Mmikasazuma’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Shokikogi’s rank pick is JURYO 12 EAST
Sukubidubidu’s rank pick is JURYO 12 EAST
Chisaiyama’s rikishi pick is GAGAMARU
Daughter of Sukubidubidu’s rikishi pick is GAGAMARU
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

standings:
7 points – Andonishiki
7 points – Unkonoyama
7 points – Shatsume
7 points – Taikoubana
4 points – Tsukiko
4 points – charliki
4 points – Oshirokita
4 points – Ronnie
1 point – Haidouzo
1 point – Kintamayama
1 point – Lord Chozo
1 point – Mutsu’ohideki
1 point – Saruyama