TORCHBEARER 2025: the picks, torch match notices, results

[Ripe]

You forgot to give me 3 points for Asanoyama's win on Day 6...

[shimodahito]

 Halfway is here with the TORCH MATCH on Day 8:

RIKISHI
ASANOYAMA vs SHIROKUMA

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 9 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
dingo's rikishi pick is ASANOYAMA
Leoben’s rikishi pick is ASANOYAMA
Ripe’s rikishi pick is ASANOYAMA
Andonishiki’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
rokudenashi’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
Sakura’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
Taikoubana’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Tochinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Andonishiki
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
6 points - dingo
6 points - kuroimori
6 points - Leoben
6 points - Ripe
6 points - Tochinofuji
6 points - umbriel2
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
2 point - Bunbukuchagama
2 point - Jejima
2 point - kotoshikona
2 point - maorencze
2 point - orandashoho
2 point - pandaazuma
2 point - RaecerLax
2 point - Sukubidubidu
2 point - Takanorappa
2 point - Tigerboy1966
1 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
1 point - mugatake
1 point - MumboJumbo
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
 

@Andonishiki @rokudenashi @Sakura @Taikoubana

[shimodahito]

Andonishiki moves into 2^nd place.  Here is the TORCH MATCH for Day 9:

RIKISHI
SHIROKUMA vs KYOKUKAIYU

RANK
JURYO 9 EAST vs JURYO 13 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Andonishiki’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
rokudenashi’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
Sakura’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
Taikoubana’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
Hakuhonofan's rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Torideyama’s rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Yarimotsu’s rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Achiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Rock’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
thatsumoguy’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
16 points - Andonishiki
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
7 points - dingo
7 points - kuroimori
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - Tochinofuji
7 points - umbriel2
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
3 points - rokudenashi
3 points - Sakura
3 points - Taikoubana
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
1 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
1 point - mugatake
1 point - MumboJumbo
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
@Achiyama @Hakuhonofan @Rocks @thatsumoguy @Torideyama @Yarimotsu

Edited September 22 by shimodahito

[Torideyama]

I think you mean Kyokukaiyu instead of Asanoyama.

[shimodahito]

The TORCH insists it stay in the lower Juryo ranks.  Could it end up back in Makushita?  Not on the TORCH MATCH for Day 10:

RIKISHI
SHIROKUMA vs NISHINORYU

RANK
JURYO 9 EAST vs JURYO 14 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Andonishiki’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
rokudenashi’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
Taikoubana’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA
Sakura’s rikishi pick is SHIROKUMA and rank pick is JURYO 14 WEST
dingo’s rank pick is JURYO 14 WEST
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
19 points - Andonishiki
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
7 points - dingo
7 points - kuroimori
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - Tochinofuji
7 points - umbriel2
6 points - rokudenashi
6 points - Sakura
6 points - Taikoubana
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
1 point - Hakuhonofan
1 point - mugatake
1 point - MumboJumbo
1 point - Rocks
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - thatsumoguy
1 point - Torideyama
1 point - Yarimotsu

@dingo @Sakura

Edited September 23 by shimodahito

[shimodahito]

Fun fact.  One year ago and now, Hatsuyama in the TORCH MATCH on Day 11:

RIKISHI
NISHINORYU vs HATSUYAMA

RANK
JURYO 14 WEST vs JURYO 8 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Furanohana’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Jimizakura’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Kitanoedo’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Naganoyama’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Profomisakari’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
rhyen’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Stupidface’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
dingo’s rank pick is JURYO 14 WEST
Sakura’s rank pick is JURYO 14 WEST

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
20 points - Andonishiki
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
10 points - dingo
10 points - Sakura
7 points - kuroimori
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - Tochinofuji
7 points - umbriel2
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
1 point - Hakuhonofan
1 point - mugatake
1 point - MumboJumbo
1 point - Rocks
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - thatsumoguy
1 point - Torideyama
1 point - Yarimotsu

@furanohana @Jimizakura @Kitanoedo @Naganoyama @Naganoyama @Profomisakari @rhyen @Stupidface

 

Edited September 23 by shimodahito

[shimodahito]

Recycling in lower Juryo is the TORCH MATCH on Day 12:

RIKISHI
HATSUYAMA vs KYOKUKAIYU

RANK
JURYO 8 EAST vs JURYO 13 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Furanohana’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Jimizakura’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Kitanoedo’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Nagannoyama’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Profomisakari’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
rhyen’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Stupidface’s rank pick is JURYO 8 EAST
Achiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Rock’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
thatsumoguy’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Hakuhonofan's rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Torideyama’s rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Yarimotsu’s rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
20 points - Andonishiki
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
11 points - dingo
11 points - Sakura
7 points - kuroimori
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - Tochinofuji
7 points - umbriel2
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
3 points - Furanohana
3 points - Jimizakura
3 points - Kitanoedo
3 points - Naganoyama
3 points - Profomisakari
3 points - rhyen
3 points - Stupidface
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
1 point - Achiyama
1 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
1 point - Hakuhonofan
1 point - mugatake
1 point - MumboJumbo
1 point - Rocks
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - thatsumoguy
1 point - Torideyama
1 point - Yarimotsu

@Achiyama @Hakuhonofan @Rocks @thatsumoguy @Torideyama @Yarimotsu

[Torideyama]

So, Kyukukaiyu gets a do over.  He finally makes it to Juryo, and then hits the wall.  Let's see if he can pull this one out today, although because he is headed back to Makushita more than likely, I guess I need him to lose.  I need the torch to stay in Juryo to have any chance at any more points this year.  Gambatte!

 

[shimodahito]

There are multiple ways for the TORCH to drop down to the Makushita ranks.  It could happen next basho, or it could happen tomorrow as Takakento is likely in his last match of this basho.  Here’s the TORCH MATCH on Day 13:

RIKISHI
KYOKUKAIYU vs TAKAKENTO

RANK
JURYO 13 EAST vs MAKUSHITA 2 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Nantonoyama’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 2 EAST
Shatsume’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 2 EAST
Wakatake’s rank pick is MAKUSHTA 2 EAST
Achiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Rock’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
thatsumoguy’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Hakuhonofan's rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Torideyama’s rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Yarimotsu’s rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
20 points - Andonishiki
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
11 points - dingo
11 points - Sakura
7 points - kuroimori
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - Tochinofuji
7 points - umbriel2
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
4 points - Achiyama
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Hakuhonofan
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - Rocks
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
4 points - thatsumoguy
4 points - Torideyama
4 points - Yarimotsu
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
1 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
1 point - mugatake
1 point - MumboJumbo
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno

@Nantonoyama @Shatsume @WAKATAKE

[Gurowake]

49 minutes ago, shimodahito said:

There are multiple ways for the TORCH to drop down to the Makushita ranks.  It could happen next basho, or it could happen tomorrow as Takakento is likely in his last match of this basho.

If Takakento takes the torch, he's almost certainly going to be promoted, and likely won't be at the bottom of the division either, so we should get a large number of torch matches again next basho in that case, though we'll miss out on the last two of this basho.  If Kyokukaiyu still holds the torch until the end of the basho, he'll still be in Juryo too.  I don't think he can face anyone in Juryo in danger of demotion despite winning a match - Kayo and Tamashoho should be safe with one more win, and everyone else active with a chance of demotion he's already faced.  Maybe Endo joins for Day 15 and wins, but they still demote him? The only real dangers I'm seeing is if he wins today and then is given another Makushita opponent who ends up not promoted somehow despite winning an exchange bout - it's certainly happened at least once recently - or he loses day 14 to someone ranked high enough in Juryo to not have faced all the demotion candidates yet who loses to someone destined for demotion Day 15.

Edited September 26 by Gurowake

[shimodahito]

From almost makushita to the first bout involving the top half of Juryo in the TORCH MATCH on Day 14:

RIKISHI
KYOKUKAIYU vs TOCHITAIKAI

RANK
JURYO 13 EAST vs JURYO 5 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Chankomafuji’s rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Jesinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Obana’s rank pick is JURYO 5 EAST
Achiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Rock’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
thatsumoguy’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Hakuhonofan's rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Torideyama’s rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Yarimotsu’s rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
20 points - Andonishiki
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
11 points - dingo
11 points - Sakura
7 points - Achiyama
7 points - Hakuhonofan
7 points - kuroimori
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - Rocks
7 points - Tochinofuji
7 points - umbriel2
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
7 points - thatsumoguy
7 points - Torideyama
7 points - Yarimotsu
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
1 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
1 point - mugatake
1 point - MumboJumbo
1 point - Nantonoyama
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shatsume
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - Wakatake
@Jesinofuji @Chankomafuji @Obana

[shimodahito]

From the first bout involving the top half of juryo (5), back in makushita (5) waters for the senshuraku TORCH MATCH:

RIKISHI
KYOKUKAIYU vs GOSHIMA

RANK
JURYO 13 EAST vs MAKUSHITA 5 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
MumboJumbo’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 5 WEST
Achiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Rock’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
thatsumoguy’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Hakuhonofan's rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Torideyama’s rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Yarimotsu’s rikishi pick is KYOKUKAIYU
Ryoshishokunin’s rikishi pick is GOSHIMA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
20 points - Andonishiki
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
11 points - dingo
11 points - Sakura
10 points - Achiyama
10 points - Hakuhonofan
10 points - Rocks
10 points - thatsumoguy
10 points - Torideyama
10 points - Yarimotsu
7 points - kuroimori
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - Tochinofuji
7 points - umbriel2
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
1 point - Chankomafuji
1 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
1 point - Jesinofuji
1 point - mugatake
1 point - MumboJumbo
1 point - Nantonoyama
1 point - Obana
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shatsume
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - Wakatake

@MumboJumbo @Ryoshishokunin

[Torideyama]

Glorioski!!  Goshima (now Fujiryouga) got promoted to Juryo.  So the torch, at least for the moment, stays in Juryo.

[Gurowake]

My compilation of those with the best chance to score the most final points due to having selected a rikishi and rank that ended up very close together.  Based on the Juryo projection by Spiffy and my own low effort guesses for Makushita.  This might not be 100% complete for those within 10 slots, as I didn't try all that hard to determine all of whom would be in the top of Makushita, so Hoshihitomi with Seihakuho/Ms9w and kuroimori with Dewanoryu/J13w will be at least somewhat close to 10 slots distance depending on where their rikishi end up, though they'll be less likely to take advantage of it since they won't be particularly high in Makushita.

Player	Rikishi pick	Projected rikishi rank	Rank Pick	Projected Distance
Ripe	Asanoyama	J4w	J4w	0
Ronnie/Gawasukotto	Shimazuumi	Ms2w	Ms3w	2
Gurowake	Hakuyozan	J10e	J11w	3
Sukubidubidu	Hakuyozan	J10e	J8w	3
Leoben	Asanoyama	J4w	J6e	3
charliki/Gibuten	Kitanowaka	J12e	J14e	4
LLCoolKay	Asahakuyru	J4e	J7e	6
Yarimotsu	Kyokukaiyu	Ms1w	J12w	6
Obana	Kotoeiho	J1w	J5e	7
Naganoyama	Kitanowaka	J12e	J8e	8
thatsumoguy	Hidenoumi	J9e	J13e	8
Andonishiki	Shirokuma	J7e	J11w	9

 

I'm impressed by those who picked Asanoyama, as there was no way to know he was even going to still be active, let alone anywhere near the torch.

Edited October 8 by Gurowake

[Torideyama]

Well, that wasn't nice.  Kyokukaiyu drops to ms1w.  What rotten banzuke luck.  Now it looks like I need him to make two trips to Juryo.  One early to win the torch, and then one much later (after keeping it for 10 days or so) to give it back to Juryo.  Stranger things have happened, but I am not liking my chances.  Gambatte!!

[Ripe]

As expected, Asanoyama is J4w... meaning I'll be up for double points each time he fight for the torch. That said, with torch starting at J13w it might be awhile before he get to fight for it... if he get to fight for it at all.

[shimodahito]

Good day all,
A recap of Aki and announcement of the pace car for Kyushu

Start-of-Aki Rikishi: ASAHAKURYU
Start-of-Aki-Rikishi: JURYO 11 WEST

Day 1: Juryo 11 West Asahakuryu (0-0) defeats Juryo 11 East Kazekeno (0-0) [3 points Andonishiki & Gurowake & LLCoolKay & Unkonoyama ; 1 point kotoshikona & orandashoho & Takanorappa]
Day 2: Juryo 11 West Asahakuryu (1-0) defeats Juryo 10 West Miyanokaze (0-1) [3 points Andonishiki & Gurowake & LLCoolKay & Unkonoyama ]
Day 3: Juryo 11 West Asahakuryu (2-0) defeats Juryo 9 West Tsurugisho (0-2) [4 points Gurowake; 3 points Andonishiki & LLCoolKay & Unkonoyama ; 1 point Senkoho & Shitamachi & Suwihuto]
Day 4: Juryo 11 West Asahakuryu (3-0) defeats Juryo 10 East Hakuyozan (1-2) [3 points Andonishiki & Gurowake & LLCoolKay & Unkonoyama ; 1 point Bunbukuchagama & Jejima & maorencze & Pandaazuma & RaecerLax & Sukubidubidu & Tigerboy1966]
Day 5: Juryo 11 West Asahakuryu (4-0) passes the TORCH to Juryo 12 East Takarafuji (1-3) [3 points Asterix & Shokikogi; 1 point Andonishiki & Gurowake & LLCoolKay & Unkonoyama]
Day 6: Juryo 12 East Takarafuji (2-3) passes the TORCH to Juryo 13 West Asanoyama (4-1) [3 points dingo & kuroimori & Leoben & Ripe & Tochinofuji & umbriel2; 1 point Asterix & Shokikogi]
Day 7: Juryo 13 West Asanoyama (5-1) defeats Juryo 10 East Hakuyozan (2-4) [3 points dingo & kuroimori & Leoben & Ripe & Tochinofuji & umbriel2; 1 point Bunbukuchagama & Jejima & maorencze & Pandaazuma & RaecerLax & Sukubidubidu & Tigerboy1966]
Day 8: Juryo 13 West Asanoyama (6-1) passes the TORCH to Juryo 9 East Shirokuma (3-4) [3 points Andonishiki & rokudenashi & Sakura & Taikoubana; 1 point dingo & kuroimori & Leoben & Ripe & Tochinofuji & umbriel2]
Day 9: Juryo 9 East Shirokuma (4-4) defeats Juryo 13 East Kyokukaiyu (3-5) [3 points Andonishiki & rokudenashi & Sakura & Taikoubana; 1 point Achiyama & Hakuhonofan & Rocks & thatsumoguy & Torideyama & Yarimotsu]
Day 10: Juryo 9 East Shirokuma (5-4) passes the TORCH to Juryo 14 West Nishinoryu (5-4) [4 points Sakura; 3 points dingo; 1 point Andonishiki & rokudenashi & Taikoubana]
Day 11 Juryo 14 West Nishinoryu (5-5) passes the TORCH to Juryo 8 East Hatsuyama (5-5) [3 points Furanohana & Jimizakura & Kitanoedo & Naganoyama & Profomisakari & rhyen & Stupidface; 1 point dingo & Sakura]
Day 12 Juryo 8 East Hatsuyama (6-5) passes the TORCH to Juryo 13 East Kyokukaiyu (3-8) [3 points Achiyama & Hakuhonofan & Rocks & thatsumoguy & Torideyama & Yarimotsu; 1 point Furanohana & Jimizakura & Kitanoedo & Naganoyama & Profomisakari & rhyen & Stupidface]
Day 13: Juryo 13 East Kyokukaiyu (4-8) defeats Makushita 2 East Takakento (4-2) [3 points Achiyama & Hakuhonofan & Rocks & thatsumoguy & Torideyama & Yarimotsu; 1 point Nantonoyama & Shatsume & Wakatake]
Day 14: Juryo 13 East Kyokukaiyu (5-8) defeats Juryo 5 East Tochitaikai (6-7) [3 points Achiyama & Hakuhonofan & Rocks & thatsumoguy & Torideyama & Yarimotsu; 1 point Chankmafuji & Jesinofuji & Obana]
Day 15: Juryo 13 East Kyokukaiyu (6-8) passes the TORCH to Makushita 5 West Goshima (5-1) [3 points MumboJumbo & Ryoshishokunin; 1 point Achiyama & Hakuhonofan & Rocks & thatsumoguy & Torideyama & Yarimotsu]

End-of-Aki Rikishi GOSHIMA
End of Aki Rank: MAKUSHITA 5 WEST

and then we add a shikona-change to the mix:

Start-of-Kyushu Rikishi FUJIRYOGA (formerly known as GOSHIMA)
Start-of-Kyushu Rank: JURYO 13 WEST

Finally, kudos to Gurowake for the analysis a couple messages above on the players who might be getting a lot of points this basho.

[shimodahito]

Here we go – so many directions this final basho of the year could take us.  TORCH MATCH on Day 1:

RIKISHI
FUJIRYOGA vs SHIDEN

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 14 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Tochinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
charliki’s rank pick is JURYO 14 EAST
Yukiarashi's rank pick is JURYO 14 EAST
Ryoshishokunin’s rikishi pick is FUJIRYOGA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
20 points - Andonishiki
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
11 points - Achiyama
11 points - dingo
11 points - Hakuhonofan
11 points - Rocks
11 points - Sakura
11 points - thatsumoguy
11 points - Torideyama
11 points - Yarimotsu
7 points - kuroimori
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - Tochinofuji
7 points - umbriel2
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - MumboJumbo
4 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
3 points - Ryoshishokunin
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
1 point - Chankomafuji
1 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
1 point - Jesinofuji
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Nantonoyama
1 point - Obana
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shatsume
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - Wakatake

@charliki @kuroimori @Ryoshishokunin @Tochinofuji @umbriel2 @Yukiarashi
 

[shimodahito]

TORCH MATCH on Day 2:

RIKISHI
FUJIRYOGA vs ASASUIRYU

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 12 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
churaumi’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Daughter of Sukubidubidu's rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Joaoiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Miselet's rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Mmikasazuma’s rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
Yarimotsu's rank pick is JURYO 12 WEST
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Tochinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Ryoshishokunin’s rikishi pick is FUJIRYOGA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
20 points - Andonishiki
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
11 points - Achiyama
11 points - dingo
11 points - Hakuhonofan
11 points - Rocks
11 points - Sakura
11 points - thatsumoguy
11 points - Torideyama
11 points - Yarimotsu
10 points - kuroimori
10 points - Tochinofuji
10 points - umbriel2
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
6 points - Ryoshishokunin
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - MumboJumbo
4 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
1 point - charliki
1 point - Chankomafuji
1 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
1 point - Jesinofuji
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Nantonoyama
1 point - Obana
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shatsume
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - Wakatake
1 point Yukiarashi

@Churaumi @Sukubidubidu @Joaoiyama @MISELET @Mmikasazuma @Yarimotsu

 

[shimodahito]

Possibility of Makushita drop in the TORCH MATCH on Day 3:

RIKISHI
FUJIRYOGA vs OTSUJI

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs MAKUSHITA 2 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Nantonoyama’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 2 EAST
Shatsume's rank pick is MAKUSHITA 2 EAST
Wakatake’s rank pick is MAKUSHITA 2 EAST
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Tochinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Ryoshishokunin’s rikishi pick is FUJIRYOGA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
20 points - Andonishiki
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
12 points - Yarimotsu
11 points - Achiyama
11 points - dingo
11 points - Hakuhonofan
11 points - Rocks
11 points - Sakura
11 points - thatsumoguy
11 points - Torideyama
13 points - kuroimori
13 points - Tochinofuji
13 points - umbriel2
9 points - Ryoshishokunin
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - MumboJumbo
4 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 point - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
1 point - charliki
1 point - Chankomafuji
1 point - churaumi
1 point - Joaoiyama
1 point - Jesinofuji
1 point - Miselet
1 point - Mmikasazuma
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Nantonoyama
1 point - Obana
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shatsume
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - Wakatake
1 point Yukiarashi

@Nantonoyama @Shatsume @WAKATAKE

[shimodahito]

RIKISHI
FUJIRYOGA vs HIMUKAMARU (former Nagamura)

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 13 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Achiyama’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
Rocks's rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
thatsumoguy’s rank pick is JURYO 13 EAST
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Tochinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Ryoshishokunin’s rikishi pick is FUJIRYOGA
a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
20 points - Andonishiki
16 points - kuroimori
16 points - Tochinofuji
16 points - umbriel2
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Ryoshishokunin
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - wolfgangho
12 points - Yarimotsu
11 points - Achiyama
11 points - dingo
11 points - Hakuhonofan
11 points - Rocks
11 points - Sakura
11 points - thatsumoguy
11 points - Torideyama
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - MumboJumbo
4 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - Nantonoyama
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Shatsume
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
2 points - Wakatake
1 point - charliki
1 point - Chankomafuji
1 point - churaumi
1 point - Joaoiyama
1 point - Jesinofuji
1 point - Miselet
1 point - Mmikasazuma
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Obana
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - Yukiarashi

@Achiyama @Rocks @thatsumoguy

[shimodahito]

The trio of J13W pickers have moved up into 3^rd place.  Welcome to the TORCH MATCH on Day 5:

RIKISHI
FUJIRYOGA vs KITANOWAKA

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 12 EAST

Player(s) up for points:
Asterix’s rank pick is JURYO 12 EAST
Shokikogi's rank pick is JURYO 12 EAST
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Tochinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Ryoshishokunin’s rikishi pick is FUJIRYOGA
charliki’s rikishi pick is KITANOWAKA
Naganoyama's rikishi pick is KITANOWAKA

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
20 points - Andonishiki
19 points - kuroimori
19 points - Tochinofuji
19 points - umbriel2
15 points - Gurowake
15 points - Ryoshishokunin
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Achiyama
12 points - Rocks
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - thatsumoguy
12 points - wolfgangho
12 points - Yarimotsu
11 points - dingo
11 points - Hakuhonofan
11 points - Sakura
11 points - Torideyama
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - MumboJumbo
4 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - Nantonoyama
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Shatsume
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
2 points - Wakatake
1 point - charliki
1 point - Chankomafuji
1 point - churaumi
1 point - Joaoiyama
1 point - Jesinofuji
1 point - Miselet
1 point - Mmikasazuma
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Obana
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - Yukiarashi

@Asterix @charliki @Naganoyama @Shokikogi

Edited November 14 by shimodahito

[shimodahito]

The trio of J13W pickers have moved up into 2^nd and Ryoshishokunin into 3^rd place.  Welcome to the TORCH MATCH on Day 6:

RIKISHI
FUJIRYOGA vs TSURUGISHO

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 11 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
Andonishiki’s rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
Gurowake's rank pick is JURYO 11 WEST
Unkonoyama's rikishi pick is 11 WEST
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Tochinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Ryoshishokunin’s rikishi pick is FUJIRYOGA
Shitamachi’s rikishi pick is TSURUGISHO

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
22 points - kuroimori
22 points - Tochinofuji
22 points - umbriel2
20 points - Andonishiki
18 points - Ryoshishokunin
15 points - Gurowake
13 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Achiyama
12 points - Rocks
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - thatsumoguy
12 points - wolfgangho
12 points - Yarimotsu
11 points - dingo
11 points - Hakuhonofan
11 points - Sakura
11 points - Torideyama
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
5 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - MumboJumbo
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - charliki
2 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - Nantonoyama
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Shatsume
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
2 points - Wakatake
1 point - Chankomafuji
1 point - churaumi
1 point - Joaoiyama
1 point - Jesinofuji
1 point - Miselet
1 point - Mmikasazuma
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Obana
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Shitamachi
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - Yukiarashi

@Andonishiki @Gurowake @Shitamachi @Unkonoyama

Edited November 14 by shimodahito

[shimodahito]

LLCoolKay is no longer the sole leader.  Andonishiki & Ryoshishokunin move into 2^nd place.  Welcome to the TORCH MATCH on Day 7:

RIKISHI
FUJIRYOGA vs WAKANOSHO

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 14 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Tochinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
dingo’s rank pick is JURYO 14 WEST
Sakura's rank pick is JURYO 14 WEST
Ryoshishokunin’s rikishi pick is FUJIRYOGA

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
25 points - LLCoolKay
25 points - kuroimori
25 points - Tochinofuji
25 points - umbriel2
21 points - Andonishiki
21 points - Ryoshishokunin
16 points - Gurowake
14 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Achiyama
12 points - Rocks
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - thatsumoguy
12 points - wolfgangho
12 points - Yarimotsu
11 points - dingo
11 points - Hakuhonofan
11 points - Sakura
11 points - Torideyama
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
5 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - MumboJumbo
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - charliki
2 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - Nantonoyama
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Shatsume
2 points - Shitamachi
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
2 points - Wakatake
1 point - Chankomafuji
1 point - churaumi
1 point - Joaoiyama
1 point - Jesinofuji
1 point - Miselet
1 point - Mmikasazuma
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Obana
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - Yukiarashi

@LLCoolKay @dingo @Sakura

[shimodahito]

The j13w trio are the sole leaders.  Ryoshishokunin is alone in 3^rd place.  Welcome to the TORCH MATCH on Nakabi and no challengers!

RIKISHI
FUJIRYOGA vs TOHAKURYU

RANK
JURYO 13 WEST vs JURYO 10 WEST

Player(s) up for points:
kuroimori’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Tochinofuji’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
umbriel2’s rank pick is JURYO 13 WEST
Ryoshishokunin’s rikishi pick is FUJIRYOGA

a loss = 1 point, but a win = 3 points and an opportunity for more points in the next torch match

TORCH MATCH point standings:
28 points - kuroimori
28 points - Tochinofuji
28 points - umbriel2
25 points - LLCoolKay
24 points - Ryoshishokunin
21 points - Andonishiki
16 points - Gurowake
14 points - Unkonoyama
12 points - Achiyama
12 points - dingo
12 points - Rocks
12 points - Saigo
12 points - Sakura
12 points - Saruyama
12 points - thatsumoguy
12 points - wolfgangho
12 points - Yarimotsu
11 points - Hakuhonofan
11 points - Torideyama
7 points - Leoben
7 points - Ripe
7 points - rokudenashi
7 points - Taikoubana
5 points - Naganoyama
4 points - Asterix
4 points - Furanohana
4 points - Jimizakura
4 points - Kitanoedo
4 points - Masutarida
4 points - MumboJumbo
4 points - Profomisakari
4 points - rhyen
4 points - shimodahito
4 points - Shokikogi
4 points - Stupidface
2 points - Bunbukuchagama
2 points - charliki
2 points - Daughter of Sukubidubidu
2 points - Jejima
2 points - kotoshikona
2 points - maorencze
2 points - orandashoho
2 points - Nantonoyama
2 points - pandaazuma
2 points - RaecerLax
2 points - Shatsume
2 points - Shitamachi
2 points - Sukubidubidu
2 points - Takanorappa
2 points - Tigerboy1966
2 points - Wakatake
1 point - Chankomafuji
1 point - churaumi
1 point - Joaoiyama
1 point - Jesinofuji
1 point - Miselet
1 point - Mmikasazuma
1 point - mugatake
1 point - Obana
1 point - Senkoho
1 point - Suwihuto
1 point - Terarno
1 point - Yukiarashi