Tochinofuji 359 Posted March 20 2 hours ago, Katooshu said: From not being able to win a title in high school or college, not even getting a single sandanme tsukedashi qualification, to blasting out makuuchi elite like nothing. Incredible transformation for Takerufuji since turning pro. My only worry is that his traps may soon swallow his head. And how about Onosato's one arm launching of Takakeisho. I felt bad seeing him fly like that. Now that you mention it, Takerufuji's traps are a bit reminiscent of Takanosato/Naruto back in the day. Not bad company to keep as a wrestler (though maybe less so as an oyakata). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 674 Posted March 20 29 minutes ago, Reonito said: Onokatsu? Not a bad idea, actually. But Onokatsu is through to Juryo anyway, and promotion to sekitori ranks is arguably a bigger prize than "just" Makushita yusho. How about Chiyomaru? It would go against tradition, but would mean an actual direct promotion bout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,369 Posted March 20 (edited) Juryo->Makushita Gone: Hokuseiho Almost certainly down: Kitaharima, Kotoeko Needs 2 wins: Chiyosakae, Aoiyama, Hakuyozan Needs 1 win: Shimanoumi, Tamashoho, Oshoumi, Tsushimanada, Akua, Hakuho Makushita->Juryo (with loads of uncertainty!) Almost certainly up: Onokatsu Needs 1 win: Chiyomaru, Kayo, Tsukahara, Kazekeno Needs 2 wins: Nabatame Edited March 20 by Tigerboy1966 correction 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,295 Posted March 20 9 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said: Not a bad idea, actually. But Onokatsu is through to Juryo anyway, and promotion to sekitori ranks is arguably a bigger prize than "just" Makushita yusho. How about Chiyomaru? It would go against tradition, but would mean an actual direct promotion bout. No, it'll be a 5-1 for sure, just a question of which one. If it's not Onokatsu, probably Haruyama? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 674 Posted March 20 8 minutes ago, Tigerboy1966 said: Needs 2 wins: Nabatame He has one bout left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,369 Posted March 20 1 minute ago, Bunbukuchagama said: 9 minutes ago, Tigerboy1966 said: Needs 2 wins: Nabatame He has one bout left. He's a tough kid. He can do it! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,650 Posted March 20 9 minutes ago, Reonito said: No, it'll be a 5-1 for sure, just a question of which one. If it's not Onokatsu, probably Haruyama? I don't expect to see it either, but Chiyomaru certainly would be my choice. Good track record for such opponents, too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,295 Posted March 20 47 minutes ago, Tigerboy1966 said: He's a tough kid. He can do it! He can still end up as high as 2nd in the promotion queue, and as low as 6th. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,649 Posted March 20 8 hours ago, Yarimotsu said: Au contraire, Kotonowaka was pretty much the last hope. Hoshoryu has to beat both of the young upstarts, or a miracle bouquet of other results appears somehow. I think Takerufuji can no longer be stopped - but if he is, it's by rematch with Onosato. Hoshoryu is much craftier than Kotonowaka and will pull out any and all stops to avoid the humiliation of a loss to the upstart, not to mention he still has an outside shot at the yusho. It's sumo so anything can happen, but there are still four days left and Takerufuji is about to enter uncharted waters, so I'm going to hold off on presenting him with the Emperor's Cup until it's official. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,254 Posted March 21 I just hope nobody who’s in contention for the Yusho pulls a henka. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reonito 1,295 Posted March 21 13 hours ago, Akinomaki said: Kitaharima can prepare for the 10th return to juryo - makekoshi at the bottom. It's already day 11 and we still have no promotion/demotion thread! Okay I couldn't help myself 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tsuchinoninjin 1,244 Posted March 21 (edited) Onosato went wild on Takakeisho, the difference in size was really apparent. Edited March 21 by Tsuchinoninjin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,650 Posted March 21 Back when they were both 7-0 a few days ago, somehow I don't think many people expected Asakoryu and Wakatakakage to meet with matching 8-3 records eventually... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,486 Posted March 21 3 hours ago, sumojoann said: I just hope nobody who’s in contention for the Yusho pulls a henka. Hoshoryu won't be able to resist 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,486 Posted March 21 Late next day torikumi announcement starts for day 13 this time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,369 Posted March 21 (edited) Update on promotion and relegation after day 12 Hokutofuji removed himself from the relegation queue with a win over Roga. Mitoryu looks to have secured his promotion. Makunouchi ->Juryo Almost certainly down: Endo, Kitanowaka, Shimazuumi Needs 2 wins: Daiamami, Myogiryu Needs 1 win: Roga, Churanoumi, Ryuden Juryo->Makunouchi Almost certainly up: Mitoryu Needs 2 wins: Tokihayate, Daishoho,Takarafuji, Tomokaze, Oshoma Needs 3 wins: Asakoryu Edited March 21 by Tigerboy1966 ce Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumojoann 1,254 Posted March 21 Takakeisho sure didn’t put up much resistance in his bout with Wakamotoharu. I hope he didn’t get injured when he was thrown out of the ring yesterday. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,649 Posted March 21 23 hours ago, Kaninoyama said: Hoshoryu will be a stiff test for Takerufuji tomorrow. Still a long way to go. Those with three losses still very much in this. As I was saying... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leoben 119 Posted March 21 That played out exactly as expected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barutokai 62 Posted March 21 WOW. Still two wins ahead! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 674 Posted March 21 19 minutes ago, Leoben said: That played out exactly as expected. He lost a bout! No more hope left. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yohcun 393 Posted March 21 I sense a Takakeisho henka in the coming days. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leoben 119 Posted March 21 26 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said: He lost a bout! No more hope left. I kind of wanted him to win so he could beat Taiho's record, but I imagined the match going like that. Hoshoryu did the same to Onosato in January, different technique but same method. I still hope he takes the yusho though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,486 Posted March 21 (edited) No more ozeki bouts for the 2: Takerufuji gets Wakamotoharu, like the NSK announcer suggested to Wakamotoharu in the shukun interview, and Onosato Daieisho Hoshoryu gets same score Gonoyama, who also is still in contention No ozeki bouts at all for some of them this basho would be new territory, only Kotonowaka-Takakeisho tomorrow Edited March 21 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,721 Posted March 21 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: No ozeki bouts at all this basho would be new territory, only 2 days left for that now Unlikely. At least Hoshoryu-Kotonowaka will still happen, no matter what*. (*disregarding kyujo, of course) Edited March 21 by Jakusotsu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
