Otokonoyama 2,701 Posted November 22, 2019 Naruto oyakata confirms Terunofuji's profile upon his winning of the makushita yusho. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 96 Posted November 22, 2019 On 02/08/2019 at 14:25, Kintamayama said: You're on. My house and my steak. Have you started cooking my steak? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 29,562 Posted November 22, 2019 1 hour ago, RPedro44 said: Have you started cooking my steak? Ready hours ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,701 Posted November 22, 2019 Another angle for you diehards out there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 14,114 Posted November 22, 2019 Congrats to Terunofuji on securing his return to sekitori status. It really, really wasn't pretty for the first three of these five comeback tournaments, but what he's shown in Aki and Kyushu was totally deserving of the success he achieved there. However, I'm pretty worried how much he's still relying on brute force as his Plan A. I can't help but fear that before long juryo will see him running into a big bopper like Mitoryu or Daiamami who ends up resisting in ways other opponents didn't, and kaboom goes one of Terunofuji's knees again... 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atenzan 935 Posted November 23, 2019 23 hours ago, Asashosakari said: Congrats to Terunofuji on securing his return to sekitori status. It really, really wasn't pretty for the first three of these five comeback tournaments, but what he's shown in Aki and Kyushu was totally deserving of the success he achieved there. However, I'm pretty worried how much he's still relying on brute force as his Plan A. I can't help but fear that before long juryo will see him running into a big bopper like Mitoryu or Daiamami who ends up resisting in ways other opponents didn't, and kaboom goes one of Terunofuji's knees again... I was also worried to see him giving up the morozashi and doing the sort of kannuki grip that resulted in gruelling long bouts during his makuuchi tenure. He seems to be strong enough to pull that off again in makushita-jo'i, but I'm not too sure about makuuchi or even juryo. And it can't be doing him too many favours, injury-wise. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 29,562 Posted November 23, 2019 John on Terunofuji: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/11/23/sumo/terunofuji-endures-tough-times-get-back-track/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 25,796 Posted January 4 Terunofuji's strength is back - he showed it with a 7-0 against 3 makuuchi, Yutakayama (4), Shodai and also visitor Azumaryu at degeiko to Tokitsukaze-beya today. He was hindered by asthma though: "2 bouts and I gasp". https://www.sponichi.co.jp/sports/news/2020/01/04/kiji/20200104s00005000170000c.html Till the basho he wants to expand his possible keiko capacity to 20 bouts, and he's building strength with continuous weight training: "I'd like to aim for a body like Chiyonofuji". https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202001040000270.html 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swami 145 Posted January 5 He needs to tailor his attack more according to his opponent, as others have said using the kimedashi style for the vast majority of the time will surely result in more knee trouble. I'll stick my neck out and guess he might win 9 or 10 this time - might! Swami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 29,562 Posted January 12 (edited) Day 1 - Terunofuji - Chiyoootori Edited January 12 by Kintamayama 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 29,562 Posted January 13 Day 2- against Sakigake the Mongolian: 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joaoiyama 178 Posted January 13 He looked damn good against Sakigake, i'm getting emotional over his comeback 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 975 Posted January 13 2 hours ago, Joaoiyama said: He looked damn good against Sakigake, i'm getting emotional over his comeback Ya, it may 'only' be juryo, but it's great to see him with some swagger and the 'mean' face again 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,701 Posted January 14 (edited) Day 3 versus Hoshoryu He fairly impressively thwarts the technically skilled man-in-blue and turns in his third beast-mode match in a row. Cheering for him, and sure hope he can manage those injuries all the way to the close of this basho. Edited January 14 by Otokonoyama 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,701 Posted January 15 Today versus Sokokurai. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,701 Posted January 17 Today versus Churanoumi 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 975 Posted January 18 Looks like keiko with the kids so far 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,701 Posted January 18 Today vs Kotoshoho 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 3,138 Posted January 18 16 hours ago, Katooshu said: Looks like keiko with the kids so far That will change tomorrow against his nemesis Kyokushuho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,701 Posted January 19 12 hours ago, Jakusotsu said: That will change tomorrow against his nemesis Kyokushuho. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naganoyama 3,671 Posted January 19 No! Fuji! Fuji! Fuji! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churaumi 290 Posted January 19 Looks like I've been wrong about Terunofuji's comeback. I doubt he'll make it back to ozeki but makuuchi seems achievable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
