Sakura 1,472 Posted July 7, 2019 I notice that Homarefuji is still participating. He won today down in Jonidan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,870 Posted July 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, Sakura said: I notice that Homarefuji is still participating. He won today down in Jonidan. He has been dropping like a rock for almost 2 years. He is getting up in years, but it looks like he may be working on a chronic injury or illness problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Freed by my new VPN, I’m watching live sumo earlier than ever before. I feel like a naughty boy. Ikioi loses but looks more sprightly than in recent basho so that’s good. Hopefully he can consolidate in Juryo for a bit while he works on regaining his full strength. Tochinoshin looks relaxed and content waiting in the wings for the dohyo-iri. Edited July 7, 2019 by Eikokurai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted July 7, 2019 Air Ikioi takes its maiden Nagoya 2019 flight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 974 Posted July 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Otokonoyama said: Air Ikioi takes its maiden Nagoya 2019 flight... Despite today's loss, I think he will go KK. He looks healthy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Enho stood beside Kaisei is a sight to behold. It’s like an ESL flashcard for ‘big’ and ‘small’. Poor effort from Kotoyuki. He didn’t even make it to the first row. Is he hurt? Edited July 7, 2019 by Eikokurai 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 974 Posted July 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Eikokurai said: Freed by my new VPN, I’m watching live sumo earlier than ever before. I feel like a naughty boy. I have this image of Shanghai police breaking your door down to arrest you for the illegal use of VPN . Get it while you can. Did Enho look heatlhy? I missed the match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted July 7, 2019 Just now, robnplunder said: I have this image of Shanghai police breaking your door down to arrest you for the illegal use of VPN . Get it while you can. Did Enho look heatlhy? I missed the match. I only caught what came through in glitches, but I think he used his taped up side in the winning move (don’t hold me to that though). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Great debut from Takagenji. Nishikigi had him there. Ichinojo has been cupping by the looks of it. Tochinoshin continues to struggle against Endo. Asanoyama shows his win against Goeido in May was no fluke. Edited July 7, 2019 by Eikokurai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,776 Posted July 7, 2019 Kounosuke has abandoned his trademark red kimono - Waka as MC ruins all remaining hall sound on Abema Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akōgyokuseki 227 Posted July 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: Waka as MC ruins all remaining hall sound on Abema Masaru is, as we in NE England would say, a well meaning Gobshite. I actually enjoyed his little bout recreation's...most amusing Great to see Hakuyozan back and grabbing a first win after that horrendous injury. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted July 7, 2019 I love how Abi went for the pull against Hakuho. As if that was going to work ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rainoyama 1,157 Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, robnplunder said: Did Enho look heatlhy? I missed the match. His injured shoulder is heavily bandaged but he could move pretty well and even used his arm to win. Check out Kintamayama's video, he says it all better than me and can eat with chopsticks like a boss... Edited July 7, 2019 by Rainoyama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mt fuji 976 Posted July 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Rainoyama said: His injured shoulder is heavily bandaged but he could move pretty well and even used his arm to win. Check out Kintamayama's video, he says it all better than me and can eat with chopsticks like a boss... I was so scared for his good arm in that arm lock o_O Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mt fuji 976 Posted July 7, 2019 Besides the usual favorites, I loved the energy from Myogiryu, Chiyotairyu, and Kotoeko today. Myogiryu made quick work of Shimanoumi, Chiyotairyu's one trick still works, and Kotoeko is looking balanced and slippery as ever. Glad to see Kaisei can hold on for a "longer" bout like that too, maybe he's back to his good form. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philioyamfugi 378 Posted July 7, 2019 Ichinojo's back has to be out. Nice job by Endo. .. off to a rocking start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
luispereira 383 Posted July 7, 2019 I'm now starting to notice Enho more closely, any opinions about him from anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sumo_da 34 Posted July 7, 2019 I hope Takagenji came to stay in makuuchi. He looks very promising, strong and confident. I was surprised when he managed to recover at the edge but I guess the little bit of extra motivation in his makuuchi debut got him the win against Nishikigi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neonbelly 226 Posted July 7, 2019 1. Physics-disabled Ichinojo... 2. Enho Baggins got a good start on his way up Mount Doom 3. Asanoyama! 4. Hakuho unreadable... he looked vulnerable against Abi, but sometimes he goes 15-0 while looking vulnerable. 5. Kakuryu is on pace for his trademark 10-win streak followed by an 0-5 collapse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,160 Posted July 7, 2019 I absolutely love the way Enho and Endo won their bouts. Making it look so effortless, especially Endo. I'm glad to see Kaisei starting strong, looking forward to a strong basho by the gentle giant. Speaking of strong starts, Takayasu made a pretty good statement with his first win. Of course it's too early to tell how his basho will go. Asanoyama showjng that he wasn't just a fluke. I mean yes it was Goeido, but stiill, beating an Ozeki on the opening day is not a bad start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shio-kago 180 Posted July 8, 2019 As a Kakuryu partisan, I'm biased in his favor. However, I think it's fair to say that Kakuryu's matches can be broadly divided into three categories-- 1)Textbook, technical domination. 2)Screws up badly, but manages to escape with a win by not panicking in the scramble. 3)Screws up badly and is embarrassingly defeated. Looks crappy doing it, too. I guess once in a while he'll lose a major mawashi war to one of the handful of guys who are on his level working the inside(The match vs. Hakuho in March being a good example), but those are pretty rare. It's one of my fondest wishes to see a few more #1's from him each tournament, and a couple fewer #2's and #3's. I don't see it happening, though. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted July 8, 2019 Kaisei had better watch his legs today. Ashitori attempt by Enho looks highly likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joaoiyama 306 Posted July 8, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Pandaazuma said: Kaisei had better watch his legs today. Ashitori attempt by Enho looks highly likely. I don't think he can lift Kaisei's leg, with that injury his ashitori chances are even lower. I believe this is the first real skilled big man test for Enho. Edited July 8, 2019 by Joaoiyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pandaazuma 1,310 Posted July 8, 2019 Naya just learned an important lesson... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted July 8, 2019 Oh, that doesn't look good for Aminishiki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
