Natsu 2024 discussion (results)

[junsan 170]

Bashful Onosato is going to bulldoze his way to Ozeki. Now, imagine a confident Onosato.

[Yamanashi 3,724]

10 hours ago, Akinomaki said:

Kirishima on the way to become the Mongolian Mitakeumi

 

8 hours ago, Barutokai said:

While it's sad that he'd be demoted I really hope he doesn't become a mongolian Shodai.

This remains to be seen.  Mitakeumi was demoted because of injury/health.  Shodai: who knows?

We'll probably find out what Kirishima's issues are before the next basho.

[Ack! 433]

On 16/05/2024 at 11:14, Octofuji said:

I don't understand the Onosato decision. Looked to me that Onosato was both in the air first and landed first.

Am I the only one who thinks Kotozakura stepped out first only a few bouts later?

[Octofuji 327]

44 minutes ago, Ack! said:

Am I the only one who thinks Kotozakura stepped out first only a few bouts later?

I didn't see it but you're not alone, dingo mentioned it yesterday.

Really surprised to see how easily Onosato dealt with Kotozakura, quite a similar ending to his batch with Kirishima but no doubt about the result this time.

[Benihana 1,901]

Damn, no Takarafuji zensho yusho 

Btw, this was the first time since 2017.03 he started with 5-0 and only the second time in his whole sekitori career. 2017.03 ended in a 7-8 after he lost the next 6 bouts.

Edited May 17 by Benihana

[Bunbukuchagama 688]

6 hours ago, Gunslingerx said:

Back to the subject, though, I have a follow on question: who believes he can keep it going and get his first cup? He’s been known to take confidence and then fight better from beating someone ranked higher than him, and confidence seems to be his primary motivational inspiration which reeling off a whole bunch of wins has got to I still in him. Mitakeumi was looking imperious prior to today, just outclassing everyone he’s faced. Surely that win in particular will give him some cause to be confident, even though he’s not ranked as high as Ura these days.

I mean, I want him to win so friggin much and I’m kind of just trying to convince myself here. Anyone else convinced by my dodgy logic?

Ura started the basho wrestling rikishi he has a good record against. Soon, his opponents will all be sanyaku or top Maegashira (Daieisho, Atamifuji, Gonoyama); this will be the real test.

[Bunbukuchagama 688]

4 hours ago, Pandaazuma said:

It's certain he is injured. There is no other explanation.

Kirishima has become ozumo's Steph Curry. When he plays badly, he is injured; when he scores 50 points, he is O'K.

[Benihana 1,901]

6 hours ago, MrGrumpyGills said:

I'd be thrilled, but I don't want to jinx him...

Yeah, no need to. Kintamayama already did that in today's video.

[Jakusotsu 5,806]

First time I got a glimpse of tsukedashi Kusano. 4-0 now, and looking very able.

[rhyen 1,809]

NHK commemtato Pointing out the twelve 30+ years old sekitori in Juryo, probably noting the increased longevity?

[rhyen 1,809]

Kiryuko beats Wakaikari, loss to Otsuji today

[rhyen 1,809]

Kaio back in the commentary booth, and NHK does a Akebono tribute to the late Yokozuna, covering his early career, first yusho, Yokozuna ascension. 
 

Edit: Mitoryu loses by Koshikudate and that picture perfect finish looks so…..

Edited May 18 by rhyen

[Akinomaki 39,770]

Again 2 fusen banners in a row before the 2 last bouts - Onosato obviously has what it takes to become ozeki soon

[ArsionTrueHeart 0]

If Onosato gets 10+ wins this time (which is very likely), would he be on an ozeki run in July considering that he faced and beat sanyaku-level opponents in March?

[RabidJohn 1,663]

I'm greatly relieved that Kirishima is kyujo, although in terms of recuperation before his 10-win last chance next basho he'd probably have been better off not entering at all.

Araisho-san appears to have a much better attitude to dealing with injury. I noticed Wakamotoharu rubbing his toe yesterday and he's out - no bloody stupid gambarizing.

Onosato looks absolutely the real deal - no obvious weaknesses, and way more dangerous on defense than I expect from someone so young. Barring injury...

Ura's problem is a lack of belief in himself. He talked himself out of sanyaku last time, and today he gave up an advantageous position to lose unnecessarily.

Oho's manhandling of Hoshoryu was even more impressive than his kinboshi last time, IMO. I'd love to see him get consistent.

[Jakusotsu 5,806]

Space Invader or Pokemon?

[Athenayama 953]

12 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said:

Space Invader or Pokemon?

Space invaders to me !

[lackmaker 431]

One headed, two bodied, sumo giant

[Benihana 1,901]

1 hour ago, Jakusotsu said:

Space Invader or Pokemon?

 

51 minutes ago, Athenayama said:

Space invaders to me !

Really?

 

Edited May 18 by Benihana

[Athenayama 953]

11 minutes ago, Benihana said:

 

Really?

 

I didn't know of them....

[Akinomaki 39,770]

Humpta gyoji Kimura Hideaki also has other special phrases: for a matta an ordinary gyoji calls mada-mada to stop a bout, he uses haa-ha - the nokotta is now at nokot-otta nokot-otta.

[The Fat Cyclist 25]

46 minutes ago, Benihana said:

 

Really?

(Cut to not keep reposting the pic)

That is genius!! Best laugh I've had in a while

[Gunslingerx 6]

Takarafuji and Mitoryu showing everyone what big fans of the move ‘The Human Centipede’ they are lol.

 

edit: I misspelled ‘centipede’.

Edited May 18 by Gunslingerx
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[Benevolance 2,478]

At this point, it's looking like either Onosato or Daeiisho in the winner circle. 

[Bunbukuchagama 688]

10 minutes ago, Benevolance said:

At this point, it's looking like either Onosato or Daeiisho in the winner circle. 

If so, we can trust Daieisho to choke.