Tigerboy1966 1,385 Posted May 24 (edited) Congratulations on a most unlikely yusho for Asaazuma in jonidan. He's been in the division for five years and never looked remotely in danger of promotion: every time he has drifted to the upper reaches he has taken a whupping. He had a remarkably lucky schedule, never facing anyone higher than jd65, but hey, you can only beat what's in front of you. Edited May 24 by Tigerboy1966 grammar 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,895 Posted May 24 Rare event: juryo torikumi are already announced (on NHK), but makuuchi have to wait, as usual now for day 14. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
incognito 2 Posted May 24 Bushozan stepped out first in his match vs. Chiyosakae? Regardless it was neat seeing both of them thinking they lost it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,809 Posted May 24 Kotozakura sprung that henka like an amateur. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,895 Posted May 24 And all of a sudden, all ozeki at the basho are in the yusho hunt, plus one sekiwake and one komusubi. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted May 24 Just now, Akinomaki said: all ozeki at the basho Which is half of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,817 Posted May 24 8 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said: Which is half of them. 40% to be exact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted May 24 1 minute ago, Jakusotsu said: 40% to be exact. Oh yes, a Yokozuna is just a fancier Ozeki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junsan 170 Posted May 24 ONOSATO! Ura had NO CHANCE to even initiate any manner of his pesky little tricks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,817 Posted May 24 So, who's the favourite for the yusho now? My money is on Onosato. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted May 24 10 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: So, who's the favourite for the yusho now? My money is on Onosato. Obviously. Kotozakura still has Hoshoryu to beat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RabidJohn 1,667 Posted May 24 Hokutofuji going in so low he couldn't see what was happening reminded me of Kotoshogiku. I was quite impressed with Kotozakura's unashamed henka, not for its execution but its Spanish Inquisition quality. Of the nice array of last-minute reversals on show today I liked Hiradoumi's the most. Kid can dance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 1,161 Posted May 24 (edited) Sadanoumi's speed at the young age of 37 is amazing! No sign of losing much quality and a solid kachikoshi with 2 days to spare. Tobizaru made it clear to Nishikifuji what is the skill and power gap between top and bottom of makuuchi. Quick and efficient work by the monkey. When Mitakeumi vs Daieisho came up my first thought was what is Mitakeumi still doing on the dohyo? He lost decisively but didn't seem to limp or even favour his leg much. It's really a mystery, he can't be completely healthy can he? Shonannoumi seemed already a bit nervous sitting next to the dohyo and waiting for his bout. And it showed in the match as well, he went in the tachiai without paying much attention to what Kotozakura is doing. Clever move from Kotozakura, but it was not the convincing sumo that would show he's still a force in the yusho hunt. Sure, by scoreline he's there at the top but he'll need to win out and at this moment, with this kind of sumo I'm not sure he can. Kotozakura will have Abi tomorrow and I guess Hoshoryu on senshuraku. Tough opposition to overcome if he wants his first yusho. Onosato meanwhile has Shonannoumi tomorrow who I'm pretty sure he will defeat, and I'm guessing Abi for senshuraku? That'll be the final test which he has to pass if he wants the yusho. Edit: I just checked and in the past year neither Abi nor Hoshoryu has gotten a single win against Kotozakura. So Kotozakura has at least that going for him tomorrow and the day after. Edited May 24 by dingo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,562 Posted May 24 7 hours ago, Tigerboy1966 said: Congratulations on a most unlikely yusho for Asaazuma in jonidan. He's been in the division for five years and never looked remotely in danger of promotion: every time he has drifted to the upper reaches he has taken a whupping. He had a remarkably lucky schedule, never facing anyone higher than jd65, but hey, you can only beat what's in front of you. Whatever luck he had with the opposition in his first five bouts, his last two wins were great and make him a worthy yusho winner. Ienoshima was in Makushita this time last year, and Yurikisho would likely have been there too if it weren't for his own litany of injuries. With a very happy shisho: 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,735 Posted May 24 Roga super-henkas veteran Hokutofuji (who lands in the third row), then goes across the dohyo to see if his opponent needs a hand up. Kotozakura vs. Shonannoumi: looked like "Dance of the Hours" at Tokyo Disney. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted May 24 1 hour ago, Yamanashi said: Roga super-henkas veteran Hokutofuji (who lands in the third row), then goes across the dohyo to see if his opponent needs a hand up. Roga is actually good at henka. We may have found Chiyoshoma's heir. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadMeadow 33 Posted May 24 There could be 6 rikishi at 10-4 headed into day 15! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 5,817 Posted May 24 (edited) 15 minutes ago, BroadMeadow said: There could be 6 rikishi at 10-4 headed into day 15! That would be a first. The only other basho with nobody having more than 10 on Senshuraku had three at 10-4. Fun fact: Kotozakura being one of them seems to be a habit. Edited May 24 by Jakusotsu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 18,837 Posted May 24 This basho will finish with - at best - the second-fewest intra-sanyaku matches in the 15-day era. If there's reason to scrap Onosato-Abi for Day 15 (or, less likely, Hoshoryu-Kotozakura), it may still tie for the least. So far, Hoshoryu-Wakamotoharu is the only one not realized despite the availability of both rikishi, the rest of the potential 36-match slate succumbed to all the kyujo. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oskanohana 227 Posted May 24 11 hours ago, incognito said: Bushozan stepped out first in his match vs. Chiyosakae? Regardless it was neat seeing both of them thinking they lost it. My guess is that after the Bushozan-Bushoyama fiasco by Kokonoe, there's no way they're calling a mono-ii involving this rikishi. His name is impossible to read properly, so whatever the gyoji says, it will stand. As for the yusho, Abi of all people is the wild card. He ought to face both leaders (especially if he wins against Kotozakura), and can ensure a play-off spot for himself with both wins. My body is ready for the havoc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,385 Posted May 24 Is it possible to be both excited and depressed at the same time? Having umpteen guys in contention for the yusho going in to last weekend is lots of fun... and yet... I can't help being deeply disappointed by the standards of sumo on show. I mean Kotozakura, really? The numbers say he's a worthy ozeki but he doesn't pass the eye test. I mean, what is actually good about his sumo? What are his strengths? What does he do to win his bouts? Maybe I'm just missing the subtleties. On the positive side I have just loved watching Hiradoumi and I would would be really chuffed if he got KK. He's got that intensity and fire about him, and he does good sumo. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted May 24 2 minutes ago, Tigerboy1966 said: I mean Kotozakura, really? The numbers say he's a worthy ozeki but he doesn't pass the eye test. I mean, what is actually good about his sumo? What are his strengths? What does he do to win his bouts? Maybe I'm just missing the subtleties. He has a big and strong body, he is solid in both oshi and yotsu, he doesn't make too many obvious mistakes. Do you want every top rikishi to be an unstoppable narrow specialist like Takakeisho? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,385 Posted May 24 2 minutes ago, Bunbukuchagama said: He has a big and strong body, he is solid in both oshi and yotsu, he doesn't make too many obvious mistakes. That's Nishikigi you're describing. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godango 956 Posted May 24 6 minutes ago, Tigerboy1966 said: On the positive side I have just loved watching Hiradoumi and I would would be really chuffed if he got KK. He's got that intensity and fire about him, and he does good sumo. I've felt like Hiradoumi has been a dark horse for a while now. Quietly achieving, slowly rising, he's still only 24 after all. It's good to see him making some small waves here. I'm not necessarily saying he's going to be O/Y one day, but he's got a good body and he's capable of sticking around the joi/sanyaki for many years at the very least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 691 Posted May 24 Just now, Tigerboy1966 said: That's Nishikigi you're describing. Except Nishikigi never was as consistent. If you wish to be reductive, Takakeisho is just Ichiyamamoto with shorter arms. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites