Jakusotsu Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Looking totally embarrassed?? I didn't understand a word he said, but to me he looked totally cheerful, unable to hide a smile.
Kintamayama Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Looking totally embarrassed?? I didn't understand a word he said, but to me he looked totally cheerful, unable to hide a smile. It was an embarrassed smile, like a kid caught with his hand in the cookie jar. Totally.. 1
Kintamayama Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 And the "chest-stretch" seems to be a "thing" for Terunofuji now.
CT3* Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 I thought Terunofuji was engaging in some old fashioned psychological warfare. It was cool to hear the collective gasp of the crowd when he did that exaggerated stretch. Probably surprised Kotoshogiku too. Little did Giku know of the other surprise to come! With any luck, this will be the start of a spirited rivalry. Methinks Kotoshogiku will definitely be looking for some payback the next time they meet. 1
Asashosakari Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Just watching Day 1 now - man, Daikiho is getting pushed out weakly even in lower makushita. I was never a fan, but that's just depressing. 2
kuroimori Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Terunofuji is so much fun to watch. He put Kakuryu in trouble with his fearless kimedashi hold, the Yok had to earn this win the hard way. Excellent bout! 1
kuroimori Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Day 3 provides some interesting matchups, here are my three most anticipated Makuuchi bouts: 1. Terunofuji vs. Hakuho: First ever bout against the Dai-Yokozuna after the musubi-no ichiban thriller against Kakuryu today. Hakuho needs to be on alert 2. Kotoshogiku vs. Aoiyama: The Bulgarian threatens to push Kotoshogiku back to a negative record, after swiping down a somewhat sleepwalking Kisenosato with ease today. 3. Tochiozan vs. Ichinojo The first real test for Ichinojo - or rather for Tochiozan? I wouldn't be surprised if "1-no Joe" makes it 3-0 makuuchi debut.
Gurowake Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Kakuryu really proved himself with that win over Terunofuji from some absolutely terrible positions. The Yokozuna managed to take advantage of what position he did have exactly as he needed to stay in the fight and bring the top-ranked maegashira down. Kakuryu certainly made himself look more like a real Yokozuna by getting out of that one with a win. 1
shumitto Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Heavy, clumsy and prone to pulldowns, that is not only Aoiyama but the top ranks these days. I wish they could fight on the mawashi every once in a while, maybe the kyokai could introduce the "mawashi no hi" (mawashi day) or give some bonus for mawashi-related techniques. Ichinojo fought on the mawashi today and it took him some time and patience to push Chiyomaru out. The Mongolian is on the young side and has tons to learn but I ask myself if what he lacks is what can't be learned, like some "instinct". He just stood there upright clueless about what to do. Physically Osunaarashi doesn't look well.
Jakusotsu Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Kakuryu really proved himself with that win over Terunofuji from some absolutely terrible positions.Alex Jones says Mongolian rikishi always lose the first bout against their senpai. 7
shumitto Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Just watching Day 1 now - man, Daikiho is getting pushed out weakly even in lower makushita. I was never a fan, but that's just depressing. I've just watched Nionoumi and I will tag both as "former Makuuchi in risk of early retirement".
kuroimori Posted September 15, 2014 Posted September 15, 2014 Day 2 again saw a lot of "hatakikomedians" in Makuuchi. They need to get a grip! ;-) 1
Masumasumasu Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Kakuryu really proved himself with that win over Terunofuji from some absolutely terrible positions.Alex Jones says Mongolian rikishi always lose the first bout against their senpai. That's clever.
Masumasumasu Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Kyokutenho digging in at the edge and it's paying off. Yusho hunt baby!
Jakusotsu Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Yusho hunt baby!Kettei-sen with Ichinojo? 1
Masumasumasu Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Yusho hunt baby!Kettei-sen with Ichinojo? That would be superb!
Vikanohara Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 I think these might be the last days of the career of Wakanosato.
kuroimori Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 I think these might be the last days of the career of Wakanosato. ... and Daido is also looking like he's done. Meanwhile in Makuuchi, a 40 year old guy started the basho 3-0. 1
Vikanohara Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 And Sadanoumi's recent rise has been impressive and he continues to do so if you ask me.
Vikanohara Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Since I didn't see video footage yet, I wonder how a komatasukui looks like ?
shumitto Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 I think these might be the last days of the career of Wakanosato. You beat me to it, it is the 1976 class finally bowing out from the sekitori ranks, while Shoketsu still hangs in there. Arawashi is out of his depth in an otherwise very balanced Makuuchi division.
Kotogouryuu Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Day 3 provides some interesting matchups, here are my three most anticipated Makuuchi bouts: 1. Terunofuji vs. Hakuho: 2. Kotoshogiku vs. Aoiyama: 3. Tochiozan vs. Ichinojo Well, there you have it. Hakuho didn't even care what Terunofuji was doing, he just moved him out. It's hard to be impressed when stuff like this is expected of Hakuho but still, wow. Kotoshogiku did what he really was expected to do. I hope he picks up steam and finds whatever kept him going last basho. Ichinojo seems custom built physically for sumo. His point of balance is so low he just stopped when Tochiozan was pushing him back. Let's see how far he can ride with his element of surprise. 2
Monnodo Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Ichinojo surprised me, I thought he had no chance but he really did well. If this goes on, he might be in for the hunt of the cup.
Gurowake Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 The Tochiozan-Ichinojo match totally surprised me. I saw Tochiozan about to push him out and thought that was that, but somehow he managed to resist at the tawara. I predicted MK for Ichinojo in LKS but have him for various other pre-basho gmes because I really had no idea of his true power and thought he might have potential for a huge upside while at the same time thinking it was more likely than not that he would struggle in Makuuchi. After his display of power Day 1 and his resistance today, he definitely looks to have a good future. That Tochinoshin beat him twice might also say a lot about how much the Georgian has improved and we can look forward to him returning to sanyaku within a few basho. Or I could be totally wrong. Always an option. 1
Jakusotsu Posted September 16, 2014 Posted September 16, 2014 Sure, Ichinojo did look good, and I really want him to succeed, but let's not go overboard just yet. Tochiozan came fresh from an injury and has never been the most persistent guy when bouts took longer than 10 seconds. As for his other wins so far, Chiyomaru should be in hospital and Tochinowaka is, well, Tochinowaka. Like Gurowake said, Tochinoshin beat him twice last basho, who is essentially a rank-and-file maegashira. I'm still in wait-and-see mode...
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