Seiyashi 4,071 Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Bunbukuchagama said: "Always hatakikomi" is too predictable of an approach to not be punished by opponents at some point. Which is exactly what Asashosakari was saying about Tomokaze fairly recently, to the effect that he would be surprised if Tomokaze became a joi mainstay as everyone was expecting. Edited July 22, 2023 by Seiyashi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted July 22, 2023 Look, Kinbozan is alive! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted July 22, 2023 Wow, Hokutofuji almost had it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted July 22, 2023 Didn't realize it until now but Hakuoho is fighting from M17. It's a done deal. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 974 Posted July 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Bunbukuchagama said: Wow, Hokutofuji almost had it! That was a good match. I was rooting for Hokutofuji but the rookie was simply dang good. He is tied for the lead going into day 15 on his 4th basho. Wow! Just wow! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,138 Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) That ending was very reminiscent of one of Hakuho's wins over Hokutofuji. Both great counters from very vulnerable spots with Hokuto charging at them. Being able to pull out wins in those situations is one of the signs of an excellent rikishi. Edited July 22, 2023 by Katooshu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted July 22, 2023 So, Hokuseiho got his well-deserved smack down the banzuke. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrGrumpyGills 119 Posted July 22, 2023 Back to the drawing board, I guess. Being freakishly tall and leaning on people until they're worn down only gets you so far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 974 Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) Watching Hokuseiho is more frustrating than watching Ichinojo. Edited July 22, 2023 by robnplunder 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,138 Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) I wish Oho would stop retreating so much - this basho it's like he's doing an Aoiyama impression. He's powerful and can hold his own or better with most on the belt or when aggressively thrusting. Too many times he's just started backpeddling if his initial attack doesn't work immediately. Edited July 22, 2023 by Katooshu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted July 22, 2023 1 minute ago, robnplunder said: Watching Hokuseiho is more frustrating than watching Ichinojo. Actually, young Ichinojo took Makuuchi by storm. 13-2 JY and a Sekiwake promotion - Hokuseiho can only dream of such success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted July 22, 2023 O'K, back to normal - Nishikigi no longer good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted July 22, 2023 10 bout streak for Ryuden, though that last one is about as close as it gets. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted July 22, 2023 Just now, Bunbukuchagama said: O'K, back to normal - Nishikigi no longer good. Clearly he's still a good rikishi, better then before. Just not as good as the hot streak he started the Basho with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted July 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Chartorenji said: Clearly he's still a good rikishi, better then before. Just not as good as the hot streak he started the Basho with. He probably caught a genie and wished to become good against sunyaku, but forgot about maegashira. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted July 22, 2023 Hokuseiho with his first makekoshi in 10 basho at his highest ever rank and everyone's writing him off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted July 22, 2023 4 minutes ago, Kaninoyama said: Hokuseiho with his first makekoshi in 10 basho at his highest ever rank and everyone's writing him off. Kinbozan had 0 MK in his career till recently, and everybody has forgotten about him already. This is a "what have you done for me lately?" world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted July 22, 2023 A henka attempt during the second to last match in an Ozeki run is nuts lmao 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted July 22, 2023 Henka was not effective. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) Puzzling henka by Wakamotoharu. Even if he wins with it, it does nothing positive for his Ozeki promotion chances. On the other hand, if Hoshoryu wins tomorrow it will be difficult to deny him his well-deserved promotion. Edited July 22, 2023 by Kaninoyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,912 Posted July 22, 2023 (edited) Now they only have to pair Hoshoryu with Hakuoho to ensure a 12 - 3 yusho. Otherwise the 11-4 playoff chance remains. Edited July 22, 2023 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted July 22, 2023 1 minute ago, Akinomaki said: Now they only have to pair Hoshoryu with Hakuoho to ensure a 12 - 3 yusho. Otherwise the 11-4 playoff chance remains. that's probs what they are gonna do, and as a fan of both, ugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
visitor_22 27 Posted July 22, 2023 6 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: Now they only have to pair Hoshoryu with Hakuoho to ensure a 12 - 3 yusho. Otherwise the 11-4 playoff chance remains. Don't forget Hokutofuji. He is in 11-3 group too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,138 Posted July 22, 2023 Let's get the Kotonowaka and Asanoyama hype going too - everyone's on an ozeki run! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,071 Posted July 22, 2023 42 minutes ago, Katooshu said: I wish Oho would stop retreating so much - this basho it's like he's doing an Aoiyama impression. He's powerful and can hold his own or better with most on the belt or when aggressively thrusting. Too many times he's just started backpeddling if his initial attack doesn't work immediately. Funnily enough, the observation regarding Shishi and chaos seems to also strike me regarding Ōhō. For someone with that much interest, he doesn't appear to really have any kind of signature in his sumo other than being generally aggressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites