Katooshu 3,221 Posted March 19, 2022 7-0 Kitanowaka 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsolo 106 Posted March 19, 2022 2022 MARCH (HARU) SUMO BASHO LINKS AND STATISTICS BLOG--DAY 6, MARCH 18, COMPLETE Links to NHK videos of Yokozuna and all Ozeki matches (with a bit more of the pre-match stuff than before), photos from nikkansports, results, match articles from Kyodo News, Tachiai.org, and nikkan sports, Kimarite and time statistics, Top rank performance, maegashira v san-yaku, and more. I have added a link to daily Mainichi Shimbun Photo Essays to my photos section. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,969 Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) Shame on Tsurugisho for destroying the perfect East Side in Juryo! Edited March 19, 2022 by Jakusotsu 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kotononami 86 Posted March 19, 2022 14 consecutive wins from the East side , Kanno > Azumaryu Rare occurence I suppose Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yarimotsu 578 Posted March 19, 2022 48 minutes ago, Kotononami said: 14 consecutive wins from the East side , Kanno > Azumaryu Rare occurence I suppose It looks surreal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,656 Posted March 19, 2022 That's bound to mess up some Seki-Toto picks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,929 Posted March 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, WAKATAKE said: That's bound to mess up some Seki-Toto picks Just checked, hit 9, so at least i got that going for me. I would have been ok with 8, if Tsurugisho had made that a clean sweep for the east. But nooo, c-c-c-combobreaker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,785 Posted March 19, 2022 Kotonowaka again right in the thick of things with his 6th win. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted March 19, 2022 Great win by Hoshoryu. Abi keep fighting in retreat. He pulls wins out of the bag doing it but it’s living on the edge a bit! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) Looked like Wakatakakage used a rare okuritsuridashi there, no? Edit: Okuritsuriotoshi. Just as rare! Only the fourth ever in Makuuchi and first since 2007. Edited March 19, 2022 by Eikokurai 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,221 Posted March 19, 2022 Brings this to mind 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,448 Posted March 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Eikokurai said: Looked like Wakatakakage used a rare okuritsuridashi there, no? They've called it okuritsuriotoshi. The slam makes the difference I think. Looked a bit unnecessary to me but it's a hard game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted March 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Tigerboy1966 said: They've called it okuritsuriotoshi. The slam makes the difference I think. Looked a bit unnecessary to me but it's a hard game. Yeah, already edited. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted March 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Eikokurai said: Looked like Wakatakakage used a rare okuritsuridashi there, no? Edit: Okuritsuriotoshi. Just as rare! Only the fourth ever in Makuuchi and first since 2007. Incidentally, Wakatakakage moves to 6-1 in his Sekiwake debut. Having got 9-6 from M1 last time, he’s in danger of going on an accidental Ozeki run if he’s not careful. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,448 Posted March 19, 2022 While we're on kimarite I didn't see Mitakeumi employing a pull for his hikiotoshi against Onosho. Looked more like what Kintamayama would call "slippiotoshi". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted March 19, 2022 Takakeisho has recovered well from his slow start and looks good for retaining his Ozeki rank at a minimum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,929 Posted March 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Eikokurai said: Incidentally, Wakatakakage moves to 6-1 in his Sekiwake debut. Having got 9-6 from M1 last time, he’s in danger of going on an accidental Ozeki run if he’s not careful. Could be worse. Imagine Shodai going on an accidental....well, bummer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,929 Posted March 19, 2022 Must've jinxed Shodai with that. Finally some at least OK sumo from Shodai. There's always hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted March 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Benihana said: Could be worse. Imagine Shodai going on an accidental....well, bummer. He’s on one now. Second win. Made hard work of it though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,221 Posted March 19, 2022 (edited) With how freely people throw around ozeki hype, I'm surprised Wakatakagake hasn't gotten more of it till now. Edited March 19, 2022 by Katooshu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,969 Posted March 19, 2022 17 minutes ago, Tigerboy1966 said: They've called it okuritsuriotoshi. That didn't look really okuri to me, not even by half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted March 19, 2022 Just now, Katooshu said: With how freely people throw around ozeki hype, I'm surprised Wakatakagake hasn't gotten more of it. He’s been under the radar I think because other plot lines were unfolding that got more attention. He’s also risen steadily with 8-7s and 9-6s most of the last year, with his closest thing to a breakout basho being his 10-5 at M2 at last Haru. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,785 Posted March 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Katooshu said: With how freely people throw around ozeki hype, I'm surprised Wakatakagake hasn't gotten more of it. Well it's only his second stint at sanyaku, first as Sekiwake, though outside of his first two basho in Makuuchi he hasn't been ranked lower than M3, which is quite impressive. It's probably his lack of size more than anything that causes him to be passed over, but if he continues to perform as he has, he'll have to be moved up to the shot list of potentials for sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted March 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: That didn't look really okuri to me, not even by half. He was behind him when he picked him up, with arm reaching around. https://mobile.twitter.com/jsasumo/status/1505101062528995332 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuryuho 335 Posted March 19, 2022 Mightily impressed by Kitanowaka down in Juryo. Today was a perfect example of what he brings to the table: He is perfectly suited for yotsu-sumo thanks to his large frame and most importantly his long limbs. What makes him stand apart from other people his size imo is his ability to keep his balance. He is also a smart wrestler with a wide range of techniques who is also not lacking in strength. This lad looks like the complete package, very interested to see what his peak will be. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites