RabidJohn 1,665 Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, maorencze said: Regarding Endo, 2-2 is nice... Endo is actually 3-1, having beaten two ozeki and a sekiwake. He's exceeded my expectations already. --- Mitakeumi redeemed himself today with that excellent win over Ichinojo. How did Takakeisho manage to keep his balance? Tochinoshin struggles to deal with the unexpectedly agile Pilsbury mascot - 1-3 against him now... Edited March 14, 2018 by RabidJohn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted March 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, RabidJohn said: Pilsbury mascot If only Takakeisho would smile and giggle once in a while... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,665 Posted March 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Amamaniac said: If only Takakeisho would smile and giggle once in a while... Nobody tickles his belly for him... 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,546 Posted March 14, 2018 18 hours ago, Amamaniac said: I noticed on Day 3, Kimura Youdou was the referee who oversaw Kakuryu's dohyoiri. It would seem that the four sanyaku gyoji are taking turns overseeing Kakuryu's dohyoiri. (My TV Japan broadcasts don't always show the dohyoiri so I can't confirm this. Anyone?) I should have picked up on this during the last tournament, Hatsubasho. Prior to January, I can only assume that Shikimori Shonosuke Inosuke as the sole tategyoji, was overseeing the final Yokozuna-dohyoiri each day (i.e., each of Hakuho's dohyoiri from days 10 through 15 in Fukuoka in 2017). Yes, when the tate gyoji is absent, sanyaku gyoji take turns to fill in their duties, not just dohyo-iri but also the kaobure gonjo announcement of the following day's torikumi - Kimura Yodo pictured below doing that during the Hatsu basho. Interestingly, you can see Yodo has a tanto tucked into his obi in the picture. I've also noticed sanyaku gyoji carrying tanto during Yokozuna dohyo-iri, but not while officiating bouts that would normally be done by tate gyoji. Maybe those ceremonies are seen as so important that a sanyaku gyoji is temporarily considered an acting tate gyoji for those few minutes? 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwale 419 Posted March 14, 2018 lol...what? Just...what!? Crazy stuff today. God, I love sumo... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,354 Posted March 14, 2018 Interesting match-up way way down under in Jonokuchi tomorrow. Naya, Taihou's grandson, against Houshouryuu, Asashouryuu's nephew. They have met twice before-once when they were amateurs, and the second time last basho in mae-zumo. Naya won both bouts. Both are 2-0 at the moment. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,354 Posted March 14, 2018 7 hours ago, Eikokurai said: I don’t think Kakuryu and Aoiyama being leaders is all that surprising. The latter in particular ought to be there given the rank he’s fighting from. The latter has been injured a lot lately and just got back from Juryo. His record so far is surprising but expected if he's healthy. Nobody outside of the Kakkai knows what these guys' condition really is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukiarashi 195 Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Compared to day 3 that was insane! Endo 3-1 at M1! I felt like this could be a breakout tournament for him. Perhaps he could pull a Tochinoshin and lose to Kakuryu but win everything else for a yusho. Takakeisho-Tochinoshin BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! How did Takakeisho not lose his balance? Then the overly dramatic fall off the dohyo, big upset. I thought Mitakeumi would lose for sure as soon as he stuffed himself into Ichinojo, that was very surprising to me he was able to win so easily. SHOHOZAN!!! I've never seen Kaisei move so much in a bout, he looks very determined this time. ABI!!! So much fun to watch him, just four long limbs flopping and flying all over the place yet he's somehow winning. Ikioi might have had the most impressive win, steamrolling Asanoyama while injured and 4-0 now! I've been very impressed with Daishomaru this time he's looked dominant the last two days, maybe he's finally breaking out from being the most nondescript rikishi in Makuuchi. Terutsuyoshi beats Enho by double arm strangle twisting neck throw, showing again why he's one of my favorites! Edited March 14, 2018 by Yukiarashi 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maorencze 144 Posted March 14, 2018 3 hours ago, RabidJohn said: Endo is actually 3-1, having beaten two ozeki and a sekiwake. He's exceeded my expectations already. --- Mitakeumi redeemed himself today with that excellent win over Ichinojo. How did Takakeisho manage to keep his balance? Tochinoshin struggles to deal with the unexpectedly agile Pilsbury mascot - 1-3 against him now... You're right, didn't check numbers and my math failed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 974 Posted March 14, 2018 8 hours ago, Morty said: Interesting (and effective) technique from Mitakeumi today, wedging his hands in Ichinojo's armpits and pushing up. Kept Ichinojo away from his belt and let Mitakeumi push up and back, negating Ichinojo's very heavy base. The big guy seemed to have no answer once Mitakeumi went forwards. Smart rikishi. Ichjinojo was unmovable until Mitakeumi did so today. I didn't think Ichinojo with his current form would lose to Mitakeumi. Anyway, I think both will do well in this basho. Endo .... hmm. He's on a roll at M1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stein 30 Posted March 14, 2018 33 minutes ago, robnplunder said: Ichjinojo was unmovable until Mitakeumi did so today. I didn't think Ichinojo with his current form would lose to Mitakeumi. Anyway, I think both will do well in this basho. Endo .... hmm. He's on a roll at M1. A kachikosi would mean instant Komusubi for Endo? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsubame 356 Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) maybe you want to ask Tochinoshin if a KK as M1 is enough for this promotion... but ofc, I know that Endo is whole other number Edited March 14, 2018 by Tsubame Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bumpkin 438 Posted March 14, 2018 29 minutes ago, Stein said: A kachikosi would mean instant Komusubi for Endo? Only if there were a slot available. A Sekiwake or Komusubi would need a makekoshi. After Day 4, K1w Chiyotairyu is 1-3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted March 14, 2018 Goeido lost to Endo, more than Endo defeated Goeido. (I don't want to take anything away from Endo's skill, but Goeido seemed to make things easy for him.). At this point, Goeido's chances at the yusho seem to be getting slimmer. Interestingly enough, Ikioi is getting good results despite his apparent injury. Osaka fans seem to be rallying behind him, since they see Goeido struggling. Takakeisho's victory over Tochinoshin was amazing and fun to watch. As much as I am rooting for Tochi, Takakeisho showed some real fighting spirit and kept his opponent from getting his preferred hold on the mawashi. That strategy along with Mitakeumi's brilliant strategy against Ichinojo may just open some eyes, and jeopardize Tochinoshin's and Ichinojo's yusho chances in this tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
808morgan 805 Posted March 14, 2018 6 hours ago, Amamaniac said: If only Takakeisho would smile and giggle once in a while... He is so boring, he's like a round hamster with no personality. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,160 Posted March 14, 2018 Mitakeumi suddenly made taking care of the immovable Ichinojo look very easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 974 Posted March 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Amamaniac said: Takakeisho's victory over Tochinoshin was amazing and fun to watch. As much as I am rooting for Tochi, Takakeisho showed some real fighting spirit and kept his opponent from getting his preferred hold on the mawashi. That strategy along with Mitakeumi's brilliant strategy against Ichinojo may just open some eyes, and jeopardize Tochinoshin's and Ichinojo's yusho chances in this tournament. Takakeisho always goes all out, typically, in straight line. He had to do a little dance to beat Tochinoshin. Is it me or the basho? There seem to be more 1 second bout in this basho. Tachihai, slip, and fall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,870 Posted March 15, 2018 16 minutes ago, robnplunder said: Tachiai, slip, and fall. Welcome to Osaka. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bumpkin 438 Posted March 15, 2018 Just now, Asojima said: Welcome to Osaka. You mean Nagoya? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,354 Posted March 15, 2018 12 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Interesting match-up way way down under in Jonokuchi tomorrow. Naya, Taihou's grandson, against Houshouryuu, Asashouryuu's nephew. They have met twice before-once when they were amateurs, and the second time last basho in mae-zumo. Naya won both bouts. Both are 2-0 at the moment. Naya won by yoritaoshi. Video soon probably.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 44,354 Posted March 15, 2018 It says - Takanoiwa- Big fan of Kobe Bryan (sic) and loves.. Karaoke. Reality always beats fiction. 2 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yutarotanaka 104 Posted March 15, 2018 After the incident, does he still think that? Maybe this description/profile is not updated. Perhaps the one in-charge of the graphics isn't too familiar with what's going on in the sumo world and it was an oversight. Or perhaps they put it there intentionally as an easter egg for Kinta to find. Hehe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakaebala 151 Posted March 15, 2018 I think Aoiyama just got robbed. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukiarashi 195 Posted March 15, 2018 (edited) I saw Myogiryu twitch an eyebrow in front of the gyoji after the bout. That's the only reason I could think of for there not being atleast a mono-ii there. Edited March 15, 2018 by Yukiarashi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taikoubana 143 Posted March 15, 2018 How on earth did Myorgiryu win that one? He was down before Aoiyama's foot stepped out. Aoiyama definitely won. In the very least, why wasn't there a mono-ii? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
