Lower division celebs results

[Reonito 1,335]

40 minutes ago, Kintamayama said:

Russian Rouga - is 3-4 at Makushita 2W, his highest rank. A good kachikoshi will find him in Juryo in March.

The way the other results shook out, I think 4-3 would have found him in Juryo. As it is, that (last) slot should go to Ichiyamamoto. And there are lots of candidates for the Makushita promotion zone, so the 3-4 will probably drop Roga below it, meaning he's likely to need a 7-0 in March to make Juryo. What a difference one win makes!

Edited January 24, 2021 by Reonito

[Reonito 1,335]

46 minutes ago, Kintamayama said:

Arauma, new Mongolian, 6-1 in his first basho, Jonokuchi 25W, first ever foreigner in Isenoumi beya!

I'd also add 18 year old Atamifuji, 6-1 in his first basho, Jonokuchi 25E, who beat Arauma for the Jonokuchi yusho in a playoff.

[Katooshu 3,132]

My man Kitanowaka stinging me with those last 2 losses

By the way, Hokutenkai has really been doing well, now within striking distance of juryo after only 10 basho.

[Kintamayama 44,350]

8 hours ago, Reonito said:

I'd also add 18 year old Atamifuji, 6-1 in his first basho, Jonokuchi 25E, who beat Arauma for the Jonokuchi yusho in a playoff.

He’ll need to prove his celebrity status next basho to enter the golden ring..

[nagora 88]

At what point does Hattorizakura/Shonanzakura get "fired"? I watched a couple of his bouts and he's not actually making any effort at all. The others clearly regard him with contempt - and why wouldn't they?

I suppose it's an interesting thought that if I went to Japan for my 56th birthday I could enter the next honbasho and not come bottom of the heap, but still...

[Jakusotsu 5,806]

4 minutes ago, nagora said:

I suppose it's an interesting thought that if I went to Japan for my 56th birthday I could enter the next honbasho and not come bottom of the heap, but still...

Er, no, you couldn't.

[nagora 88]

5 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said:

Er, no, you couldn't.

Well, you know what I mean. If the opponent actively runs out of the ring backwards it's hard to lose.

[just_some_guy 256]

18 minutes ago, nagora said:

At what point does Hattorizakura/Shonanzakura get "fired"? I watched a couple of his bouts and he's not actually making any effort at all. The others clearly regard him with contempt - and why wouldn't they?

I suppose it's an interesting thought that if I went to Japan for my 56th birthday I could enter the next honbasho and not come bottom of the heap, but still...

Someone more qualified can correct me if needed, but I've heard the stable where he resides sort of has an "accept everyone" policy.

My question would be more along the lines of "why doesn't he get better/put forth more effort"? In theory he's training sumo every day. You'd think he'd at least get a little better by accident if nothing else. If he's not trying, why keep doing it?

[Katooshu 3,132]

I grew tired of him a while ago, though he did have one of his best efforts this basho and for a moment I thought he might actually win that match. I'd respect him more if it looked like he was actually trying each match, but I very rarely see him straining or grimacing in effort.

Edited January 25, 2021 by Katooshu

[Ryoshishokunin 261]

2 hours ago, just_some_guy said:

 My question would be more along the lines of "why doesn't he get better/put forth more effort"? In theory he's training sumo every day. You'd think he'd at least get a little better by accident if nothing else. If he's not trying, why keep doing it?

AIUI at least some of the problem is psychological.  I'm sure he's trying, even if it doesn't look like it, but I don't get it either.  

[Konosato 45]

10 hours ago, nagora said:

At what point does Hattorizakura/Shonanzakura get "fired"?

he won't be "fired" because he may be the best cook in the beya?

[Tigerboy1966 1,376]

The Shonanzakura dilemma: the only way he can win is if an even more useless individual enters the sport BUT only one stable in sumo is likely to accept such a recruit.

[Jakusotsu 5,806]

58 minutes ago, Tigerboy1966 said:

The Shonanzakura dilemma: the only way he can win...

But he doesn't even want to. His only goal is to set a couple of dubious records.

[Karasukurai 165]

17 hours ago, just_some_guy said:

You'd think he'd at least get a little better by accidentt

Sorry, I burst out laughing at this!

Anyway, the lad clearly likes the heya life - perhaps basho are just an annoying interlude to his organised existence. Who knows, maybe he's someone who likes ritual, being told what to do and fitting in with an extended 'family'? There are people who feel very comfortable living in a regimented way - my guess is that he's one of them and actually fighting isn't necessarily his thing.

[Akinomaki 39,768]

4 hours ago, Jakusotsu said:

But he doesn't even want to. His only goal is to set a couple of dubious records.

No, his only goal is to take part in ozumo as a rikishi: he loves sumo and has found a way to not only watch it, but watch it from the dohyo. He also takes care not to get injured, to be able to do this for as long as possible.

[Jakusotsu 5,806]

3 hours ago, Akinomaki said:

He also takes care not to get injured, to be able to do this for as long as possible

What I said...

[Katooshu 3,132]

A kind way of putting that he doesn't try very hard

[Yamanashi 3,724]

Some people are focused on the Ozumo of hate and violence, but others pursue the Ozumo of peace and love.  As a proud member of the heya that turns troubled kids around, he takes injured, downcast wrestlers and keeps them on the banzuke with hugs and impeccable ring manners.

[nagora 88]

22 hours ago, Katooshu said:

I grew tired of him a while ago, though he did have one of his best efforts this basho and for a moment I thought he might actually win that match.

Do you have a link to the bout at all? I don't wish the guy any harm if he actually is trying, even if sporadically.

[Katooshu 3,132]

This one--gets 2 hands inside and actually backs his opponent up a bit:

 

Edited January 26, 2021 by Katooshu

[WAKATAKE 2,631]

Hanakaze opens his 209th career basho with a loss

https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/202103140000204.html

[WAKATAKE 2,631]

Tomokaze gets his first win in 18 months after his long injury related hiatus

Shonanzakura gets #84 in his current losing streak. Has a chance to pass his own record this basho

[pricklypomegranate 730]

Hokuseiho showed up with his entire back wrapped up in bandages like a mummy. Coupled with a bottom-grade tachiai, of course he lost to Tokisakae, breaking his 21 win streak and blocking any chance at advancing to Juryo next basho. He still matches with his stablemate Enho. Really makes you wonder how the hell Enho did it, huh?

Edited March 15, 2021 by pricklypomegranate

[Seiyashi 4,071]

Were there reports of him being injured pre-basho?

[Kintamayama 44,350]

Results after day 2 of Haru 2021 - now clickable for careers:

Ikioi is kyujo at Makushita 1E

Kotoyuuki is kyujo at Makushita 1W

Ouhou ,Taiho's grandson, is 0-1 at Makushita 2E.

Hokutenkai, Mongolian, Corona kyujo at his highest career rank Makushita 5E.

Russian Rouga is 1-0 at Makushita 6E. 

Kitanowaka, young ex- collegiate hero who is not getting enough attention. 1-0 at Makushita 8E, his highest rank.

Hokuseihou, Hakuhou's new recruit at Makushita 15W, is 0-1 at his highest rank. 21-1 career.

17 year old ex-Junior high Yokozuna boy wonder Yoshii is 1-0 at Makushita 21E, his highest rank. 

Nihonyanagi is 1-0 at Makushita 23E, his highest rank.

Itadaki, Canadian father, eleven years in sumo, 1-0  at his highest career rank  Makushita 25 E.

Mudouhou, Taihou's other grandson (youngest) is 1-0 at Makushita 27E, his highest rank.

Ito is now Mineyaiba and is 0-1 and kyujo at Makushita 28E. Ex-Kisenosato singled him out. 

Amakaze is 1-0 at Makushita 37E, former Juryo stalwart with one basho in Makuuchi and seemingly nice guy, was injured in July 2018 and dropped all the way down to Jonidan 50. 

Shishi, Ukranian,  ( Sergey Sokolovski) is 1-0  at Makushita 44W, highest career rank. He is 25-3-1 career.

Shinohara, 1-0 at his highest career rank, Makushita 47W.

Oofukusawa, 0-1 at his highest rank, Makushita 52 E. 

Abi, ex-Komusubi back after the punishment, 1-0 at  Makushita 56W.

Toyohibiki - kyujo at Sandanme 11 W.

Dewanoryuu the Mongolian, is 1-0 and at Sandanme 14W

Hagiwara, half Turkish, is 1-0  at Sandanme 19E, his highest rank .

Masutouou, the 34 year old Hungarian is kyujo at Sandanme 23E.

Shimoyama, 1-0 at his highest career rank, Sandanme 32 W, 19-3 career.

Masunoyama, ex-Makuuchi, "The big -hearted guy with a small heart" or "The Heavy Breather" is kyujo at Sandanme 54W.

Bolivian Kirameki (Daniel VELEZ GARCIA ) is 0-1 at Sandanme 70E, his highest rank. He is regarded as a Japanese citizen from Aichi. 

Taihou's third grandson Houzan (second eldest) is 0-1 at Sandanme 82E, highest career rank.  There is another grandson, Yukio, but he's a pro-wrestler.

Furanshisu from the Philippines is 0-1 at Sandanme 85E. 

Kagamiou (yes, he's still active..) Mongolian ex-Maegashira with injuries,  lost by fusenpai on day 2 and has been out more or less since day 5 of July 2020. 0-1 at Jonidan 33W.

Arauma, new Mongolian is 0-1 at Jonidan 49E, highest career rank. First ever foreigner in Isenoumi beya!

Tomokaze, ex- Maegashira 3, back after a serious injury that sidelined him for 6 bashos, 1-0 at Jonidan 55W.

Hanakaze, the oldest guy in sumo, 50 years old, is 0-1 and ranked at Jonidan 77W

 

Edited March 17, 2021 by Kintamayama