mikawa 1,794 Posted September 14, 2018 Maybe Kaisei could learn a thing or two from Tamawashi on how to execute a Kotenage? Actually, on second thought, probably not a good idea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maorencze 144 Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, robnplunder said: Kise didn't look good in winning the 1st 5 matches and things finally caught up. Endo and Ichinojo - nothing going on with those two. At least, Ichinojo has shown different, entertaining ways to lose. Ishiura looks to be heading to juryo for sure. Kise didn't look as bad as some - including you - try to pretend. He looked like a solid, 10-11 win sekitori. Which he is, and nothing more. Now is it enough? No, but short-term, yes. Saying that things caught up seems a bit of a stretch, it's just rust and somewhat off day. Also, it was not his injured arm/chest that betrayed him. Still, being beaten because of footwork is unusual for Kise, maybe the pressure finally got into his head? Endo is screwed this time around, injury? Ichinojo just doesn't like being slapped and beaten up as savagely as Takakeisho does it, and usually gives up instead of getting pissed off. A pity, because a pissed off Ichi would send Taka to third row like a rag doll. Ishiura has been a mess for a long time now, desperately holding on to his Makuuchi place, dignity and sumo quality be damned. Very sad thing to see in top division. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akōgyokuseki 229 Posted September 14, 2018 4 hours ago, Shio-kago said: Is there anyone who doesn't like Hokutofuji? The man is just sincerity and respect right down to his toes! Excellent comment, and I for one hope he does well this Basho and continues to rise. Hokutofuji seems focused and he has shown much hunger in his bouts. (Nice win by Kakuryū as well ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,810 Posted September 14, 2018 Very strange night last night, especially in Juryo. Good win for Goeido. Takayasu is still looking strong. Tough loss for Kisenosao but it was coming. But he's still on track for a KK, which is no great shakes for a Yokozuna, but at this point he'll take it. Kakuryu and Hakuho look very good but probably Kakuryu looks a bit better. BTW, for those thinking these guys are laying down for Kisenosato, don't you think if that was happening a 0-5 Chiyotairyu would have done so too? Kisenosoto has just gotten a bit of luck so far, similar to Kakuryu when he came back in January. He's looking a bit shakier than Kakuryu did then and he lost earlier so I don't expect Kisoenosto will get 11 wins. But he can still get 9 or 10. Very good win for Enho. Luckily they gave him Seiro with the injured leg who has decided to return for Day 7 and Enho's primary attack is to the leg so he should get another win there. With that he'll just need 4 more upsets and he will KK. Good luck to him. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,232 Posted September 14, 2018 15 hours ago, Dwale said: If Aoiyama was at full strength this would be a very different story. He's badly hurt and shouldn't be in there at all right now. His Oyakata said to the contrary-that he was injury-free and was doing quite well in training before the basho. Then he fell on someone and hurt his ankle on day 4, but now he has started winning. I looked at his bout really closely today-he doesn't seem to be injured at all, not even his ankle seems to be bothering him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,394 Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Dwale said: Goeido is such a wishy-washy, inconsistent mess half the time that it's easy to forget he's actually strong and capable...the other half the time. ...and his nice ottsuke today reminds me even more of Tochiazuma. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,232 Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) Chiyotairyuu, beating Kisenosato: "I intended to go forward but he wouldn't budge, so I had to change strategies. A win is a win so I am quietly happy. Yutakayama and Takakeishou also did good sumo against Kisenosato. I managed to get him sideways and then all I had to do was push. It just happened .." And he also had a 41 kensho windfall. He plans on taking his Oyakata and fellow sekitori (quite a few of them in Kokonoe beya) for yakiniku in the evening. "It's on me tonight. I will be saving the rest for the children," he added. Hokutofuji, beating Tochiouzan and hoping to face same- year Mitakeumi: "I knew I had to do everything to keep Tochiouzan away from my belt. I was all over the place.. I know I'm ranked too low to face Mitakeumi, but if I can keep winning I may be able to face him yet.." Edited September 14, 2018 by Kintamayama 6 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,232 Posted September 14, 2018 Hakuhou, showing good timing and holding back his arm as he comes crashing down, resulting in his win: "It's called sumo sense. I was sure the worst case scenario was a torinaoshi. I will be pulling my fellow Yokozunae forward. Anyway, you guys should be asking me about the magic number, which is two (two more wins and it's 800 wins as a Yokozuna)" 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,634 Posted September 14, 2018 52 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: His Oyakata said to the contrary-that he was injury-free and was doing quite well in training before the basho. Then he fell on someone and hurt his ankle on day 4, but now he has started winning. I looked at his bout really closely today-he doesn't seem to be injured at all, not even his ankle seems to be bothering him. Oyakata say very bold things about injured wrestlers: "he will be back before the end of the basho", "he will let the injury heal naturally", "tis but a scratch" etc. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,810 Posted September 14, 2018 13 minutes ago, Kintamayama said: He plans on taking his Oyakata and fellow sekitori (quite a few of them in Kokonoe beya.." for yakiniku in the evening. "It's on me tonight. I will be saving the rest for the children," he added. I love to see the dinner tab for the Chiyos, but I sure wouldn't want to pay it. Yikes! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joaoiyama 318 Posted September 14, 2018 Kise always had a style that took advantage of the tawara, a lot of times i've seen him voluntarily putting his foot on the tawara to get leverage and winning. Today he was too eager to go forward, defensively he is great but his offense is obviously not the same. Throughout the basho he defended everything they threw at him until he got a grip, he should've known that Chiyotairyu pulls a lot specially when he can't explode with his tachi-ai, still Kise overcommitted. Remember no-nonsense Kise ? That's what he needs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwale 419 Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Kintamayama said: His Oyakata said to the contrary-that he was injury-free and was doing quite well in training before the basho. Then he fell on someone and hurt his ankle on day 4, but now he has started winning. I looked at his bout really closely today-he doesn't seem to be injured at all, not even his ankle seems to be bothering him. Yeah, I saw. He certainly appeared badly hurt the other day, but appearances can be deceiving. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,092 Posted September 14, 2018 Will Kakuryu give Ikioi the tachimochi job on his dohyoiri team tomorrow? How many options does he have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,972 Posted September 14, 2018 Had to laugh at Enho vs. Tokushoryu. How do you know Enho is Hakuho's deshi? He does the slap'n'grab®! Everyone who says Enho already peaked, please watch the bout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,092 Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Kintamayama said: I will be pulling my fellow Yokozunae forward. Nice of Hakuho to assume the leadership position here. A GOAT is a GOAT, after all. But as I see things (especially after Days 5 & 6), it is Kakuryu "pulling" the other Yokozunae forward... Hakuho is trying his best to keep up, having a couple of close calls. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
word20 21 Posted September 14, 2018 It is going well for Toyonoshima this basho, he has 4-0 in winning record all his matches won so far. Now it could happen htat he will be in Juryo next basho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,092 Posted September 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, Benihana said: Everyone who says Enho already peaked, please watch the bout. I'm a big fan of Enho, and take great pleasure in watching his bouts. (Almost) everyone likes an underdog. I know I do. His bout versus Tokushoryu was amazing! I can't believe that Enho was able to execute a textbook shitatenage given the weight/size difference. Tokushoryu left the surface of the dohyo. That showed incredible strength and technique. Enho is no joke. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 20,252 Posted September 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Chiyotairyuu, beating Kisenosato: "I intended to go forward but he wouldn't budge, so I had to change strategies. A win is a win so I am quietly happy. Yutakayama and Takakeishou also did good sumo against Kisenosato. I managed to get him sideways and then all I had to do was push. It just happened .." And he also had a 41 kensho windfall. He plans on taking his Oyakata and fellow sekitori (quite a few of them in Kokonoe beya) for yakiniku in the evening. "It's on me tonight. I will be saving the rest for the children," he added. Sounds like all smaller rikishi are safe from Chiyomaru for at least one day, then. 1 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,092 Posted September 14, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, word20 said: It is going well for Toyonoshima this basho, he has 4-0 in winning record all his matches won so far. Now it could happen htat he will be in Juryo next basho Given that Toyonoshima Ms1W has his KK, I would say that it is already more or less a done deal. One more win, and it's a lock. I bet Toyonoshima can't wait to get back into a silk mawashi! The extra salary doesn't hurt either. Edited September 14, 2018 by Amamaniac 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mufuu 13 Posted September 14, 2018 19 hours ago, robnplunder said: Well, you jinxed it. It ends today. Will blame you and this post for sure. My deepest and most humble apologies... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,232 Posted September 14, 2018 4 hours ago, Tigerboy1966 said: Oyakata say very bold things about injured wrestlers: "he will be back before the end of the basho", "he will let the injury heal naturally", "tis but a scratch" etc. Yes, but in this case he was saying how Aoiyama didn't miss a single training session and that it's been a while since he's been this healthy. Doesn't fall into that well-known category you are talking about. And on TV, the Oyakata are totally harsh on their deshi when asked about their sumo. Always. Shikoroyama on Abi, Kasugano on Tochiouzan, etc.. come to mind from this basho. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,232 Posted September 14, 2018 "Hey guys, how about we go out for some Karaoke some day? Could be fun.." 1 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabbamaru 169 Posted September 14, 2018 6 hours ago, Rocks said: BTW, for those thinking these guys are laying down for Kisenosato, don't you think if that was happening a 0-5 Chiyotairyu would have done so too? Nop. Now that he have a "mini zensho" in the first third the guys can beat him without be directly responsable for his intai. What a bad call on Hak's bout...I was like wtf???? when i saw the gumbai... Damn, Ichi, my favorite, is in sleeping mode...mf* cant go even one cm forward.With that amount of lard in the body he will never get over his back problems. 4 more and you can rest; go go Toshi! Really cheering for Mita here, he can do it! Glad to see Arawashi visiting makuchi. I kind of get usued to it seen the twins on screen and nhk dont stream juryo to Brasil... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,477 Posted September 14, 2018 I thought there would be more discussion about the Shodai vs Hakuho bout - was it really as clear cut? I have some doubts, seeing as Hakuho was thrown by Shodai and not in control of his body or exerting influence on his opponent anymore when he landed, whereas Shodai was executing the throw almost to the end. So wouldn't that be dead body? I was surprised that they didn't even give a torinaoshi and just handed Hakuho the win. Guess being Hakuho comes with some benefits... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fede 45 Posted September 14, 2018 13 hours ago, Shio-kago said: Is there anyone who doesn't like Hokutofuji? The man is just sincerity and respect right down to his toes! I’m with you my friend. I’m glad to see him fully recovered. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
