Baruto in Makuuchi Version 2

[yamaneko 0]

Pretty impressive today. He recovered from ama's double inside grip, and on one leg, completely turned the tables on ama, despite only having one hand on the belt.

He showed some good composure today, sticking to it, even though it seemed like he was on the verge of loosing.

Im only hoping for kachikoshi at this rank for him, 10 wins is wishful thinking. He better win against all these maegashira guys, because hes going to have his work cut out for him with some of the ozeki.

[Senpai 0]

Good to see that he fought to the end even tough he was in hard position.

[yamaneko 0]

the more i look at the replays the more im impressed. I dont think ive ever seen anyone do that in my limited sumo watching experience.

He was backed to the edge...his opponent had double inside grip. Yet with one hand on the belt, the other arm locked, he just picked ama up and twisted him to the side.

[Naganoyama 5,696]

His balance is awesome.

[Tikozan 4]

Good start for him, let's see, what he can do in his second basho. Is he on the way to sanyaku?

[Kotoku 0]

The guy is great. I love watching him, because his sumo is so relaxed and natural. You would think he was born in Aomori or something. I think he will be 13-2, losing by surprise to a lower ranker via henka somewhere, aqnd a loss to the yokozuna.

He also has the absolute best smile coming down the hanamichi...

[pisipepu 0]

6 more to go

first two maches havent been too hard. lets see how he does against ozekis and The man (Punk rocker...)

[pisipepu 0]

5 more to go to full his "minimum program" (Sign of approval)

So far he seems to go without much trouble, perhaps Ama put up fiercest fight so far. Cant wait for 2nd week already and for (Applauding...) big boys

Edited July 11, 2006 by pisipepu

[Bix Poku 1]

Yes, Baruto looks strong. There are a lot of details to polish in his technique, but strength and clever thinking does the trick so far. I think Baruto enjoys fighting so far, he seems far more relaxed than most of his opponents.

[Shakuyaku 0]

It sounds like he's been doing very well. I haven't seen any of the bouts yet, since I live in Sweden, but I'm so looking forward to it. Especially the Ama one, since it sounds like a bit of a grinding one (Applauding...)

[Quintalomaru 0]

For the video you should go to http://www.info-sumo.net/info/modules.php?...load&cid=76

vive la france^^

[Shakuyaku 0]

For the video you should go to http://www.info-sumo.net/info/modules.php?...load&cid=76

vive la france^^

Yes! Yes! Viva la france indeed!!! (Applauding...)

thank you so very much :)

[Notsukutsu 0]

Something that's been bothering me a while. Pretty much every sumo critic sneers at Baruto's normally much too high and upright tachi-ai. Even as far as to say the guy hasn't got a clue about sumo.

But I wonder -- could it be that his unusually high tachi-ai is in fact a concious decision? Surely for such an obvious fault, if it was a serious and handicap for him, then his oyakata would've beaten such habit out of him since the day he first stepped on dohyo.

Could it be that given his characteristics, as in height, weight, and length of arms, having the center of gravity higher than normal doesn't make him as vulnerable as charging in horizontally would? While giving him a benefit of easy slapdowns, like he won at least 3 bouts in the last basho and the 2nd one in this one.

On the other hand, I can't think of a bout where he has won by forcefully charging at the opponent, like say Asashoryu has done this basho. His sumo is about either slapping the opponent down if he comes in too hard, or stopping him at his tracks, grabbing a hold and lifting him out. If he has the mass to survive a relatively upright tachiai, then considering the rest of his style, who's to say it's really a handicap?

Of course, time will tell.

Edited July 11, 2006 by Notsukutsu

[pisipepu 0]

I think Notsukutsu had a good point - today he did relatively low (for himself) tachi-ai and couldnt control his forward momentum, so with little help from more experienced opponent, he went flying to not-so-graceful touchdown.

Well, 3-1 is not bad, perhaps tomorrow he will win again ;)

[Asashosakari 17,614]

Something that's been bothering me a while. Pretty much every sumo critic sneers at Baruto's normally much too high and upright tachi-ai. Even as far as to say the guy hasn't got a clue about sumo.

But I wonder -- could it be that his unusually high tachi-ai is in fact a concious decision? Surely for such an obvious fault, if it was a serious and handicap for him, then his oyakata would've beaten such habit out of him since the day he first stepped on dohyo.

Could it be that given his characteristics, as in height, weight, and length of arms, having the center of gravity higher than normal doesn't make him as vulnerable as charging in horizontally would? While giving him a benefit of easy slapdowns, like he won at least 3 bouts in the last basho and the 2nd one in this one.

I think he'll have to come down a bit, ultimately, because he's really giving a huge opening to guys like Tochiazuma but I suspect he'll always be a little high compared to the conventional style. At any rate, to me he always looks like he does have a fairly low center of gravity, considering his height. He's certainly a lot less vulnerable coming in high than Kotooshu is.

Haven't seen the Day 4 bout yet, but I really enjoyed his bout against Kyokutenho...that was just good, fundamental sumo. Still quite unpolished, of course, and he'll never have Asashoryu's grace, but that certainly looked like Ozeki sumo to me.

[Guest pahayama]

Getting a little embarassing... (Whistling...)

[Asojima 2,847]

Getting a little embarassing... (Whistling...)

Why??? 5-3 is a very impressive record for a rikishi with his very limited experience going against the joi-jin. He is gaining some valuable experience.

[Kurinoku 0]

Getting a little embarassing... (Laughing...)

I can not see anything embarrassing in losing to Kotomitsuki... (Whistling...)

I mean, consider who is the opponent.

Edited July 16, 2006 by Kurinoku

[Kintamayama 42,735]

Getting a little embarassing... (Whistling...)

I rest my case.

[Kurinoku 0]

I rest my case.

Something to do with the throttle? (Laughing...)

[Shibouyama 1]

Getting a little embarassing... :-|

I rest my case.

What case, exactly, are you resting?

I don't want to seem like I'm getting on your case, but in case you haven't noticed this is your first post on this thread. Just in case, I also checked the first Baruto in Makunouchi thread and there was no hint of your case. Your case, whatever it may be, is missing. In any case, your case must be somewhere. Maybe you misplaced your case. Left it in your briefcase, or suitcase. Or perhaps you posted it and then later erased your case. I think it's best to take these kind of things case-by-case.

Whatever the case may be, please get back to us.

(Laughing...)

Edited July 16, 2006 by Shibouyama

[Kurinoku 0]

I rest my case.

What case, exactly, are you resting?

Bookcase? Braincase? Carcase? Cartridge case? (pardon... ;) Casebook? Caseine? Casement? Casern? Cigar case? Crankcase? Display case? Doorcase? Gear case? Glasses case? Gun case? (pardon again... ;) Jewel case? Lower case? Upper case? Medicine case? Mummy case? Pen-case? Pillowcase? Showcase? Staircase? Moving staircase? Spiral staircase? Winding staircase? Vanity case? Watchcase? Writing case? Hopeless case? Just in case? In any case?

As you can see, Kintamayama has numerous cases to select from, for to rest them. I personally vote for "just in case", in his case. He'd probably vote himself for "braincase", let me guess the case... (Laughing...)

Edited July 16, 2006 by Kurinoku

[Notsukutsu 0]

Sometimes it's frustrating being a Baruto fan :). I mean, he's got the power, but he's just not reliable in reacting and using it to the full extent..

He's a good fighter once he gets a mawashi grip, but I wonder: since he's got that base covered, perhaps he should focus more on thrusting and tsuppari for the next basho, so that he wouldn't always have to go for the belt which is where his vulnerability lies? He's no slouch in thrusting power either, and his long arms would be an advantage; he almost got Miyabiyama pushed out the last basho, and his keiko with Hakuho showed that his pushing worked well against the ozeki. The tall and big guys of the past, like Akebono and Musashimaru, were as far as I can see, much more about thrusting than he is.

Edited July 16, 2006 by Notsukutsu

[Kintamayama 42,735]

What case, exactly, are you resting?

I don't want to seem like I'm getting on your case, but in case you haven't noticed this is your first post on this thread. Just in case, I also checked the first Baruto in Makunouchi thread and there was no hint of your case. Your case, whatever it may be, is missing. In any case, your case must be somewhere. Maybe you misplaced your case. Left it in your briefcase, or suitcase. Or perhaps you posted it and then later erased your case. I think it's best to take these kind of things case-by-case.

Whatever the case may be, please get back to us.

(Laughing...)

The Northern light shines bright and makes a lot of noise, but that is all.

[Shibouyama 1]

What case, exactly, are you resting?

I don't want to seem like I'm getting on your case, but in case you haven't noticed this is your first post on this thread. Just in case, I also checked the first Baruto in Makunouchi thread and there was no hint of your case. Your case, whatever it may be, is missing. In any case, your case must be somewhere. Maybe you misplaced your case. Left it in your briefcase, or suitcase. Or perhaps you posted it and then later erased your case. I think it's best to take these kind of things case-by-case.

Whatever the case may be, please get back to us.

(Laughing...)

The Northern light shines bright and makes a lot of noise, but that is all.

After this reply, maybe basketcase is most fitting.