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Yamato and who else? A few will be deleted for not doing as well as expected, so new guys are welcome..
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Kotoeiho v Oshoumi (day 11) was ruled very harshly, in my opinion. Surely this would have always been a redo or even a reversal? Oshoumi remains long after Kotoeiho becomes airborne, never to return, and Oshoumi is in control of his fall - but Kotoeiho is ruled the winner.
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The Dirty Dozen:
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I... had Oho, not Abi, as the guy to fight down the order. If you just swap Abi and Oho's assignments I like the torikumi much better.
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Day 13 link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZTZTR93 Deadline 4pm (11pm PST/2am EST) Point assignments rotation 3 day 13 3 point match - Chiyoshoma vs S1W Daieisho 6 point match - K1E Abi vs Takerufuji 9 point match - O1E Kotozakura vs Kinbozan 12 point match - Onosato vs O1W Hoshoryu 15 point match - S1E Wakamotoharu vs Ichiyamamoto Alternate match - Shodai vs K1W Wakatakakage Tiebreaker match - M1E Takanosho vs Gonoyama
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Catching up on Juryo, just a few observations I didn't see from others: Kusano made an impressive appearance against similar Kiryuko. Hips were too unlocked, but the way he rescued the position shows potential. Kotoeiho seems to rise straight up or even backwards against larger opposition - I wonder how this affects Kotozakura's preparation? Nabatame is looking really fast now, which suits his style well. Shishi is corralling opponents really well, expect a better showing on Makuuchi return. Really sad to hear Wakaikari's body couldn't keep up as he's been showing incredible skill to keep himself mobile and have power behind every thrust and twist. Now keen to see what his brothers can do too. Daiseizan is allowing himself to get caught high just about every bout. Tsurugisho is really just waiting for the opponent that is heavy enough and fast enough to turn his good knee into the worse of the two. He over-relied on the taped one again (I think day 3 or 4) and did nothing with it for at least 5 bouts afterwards. Similarly, Shimazuumi is sadly a shell of his former self with that knee taping at the moment (suffered early last basho iirc?? hazy.) and hopefully he rehabilitates it somehow. I saw some comments about Mitoryu vs Shishi on the day, and how Mitoryu seemed to not care whether he won or lost... Now that I've watched it, that was proabably the most clear bout I've seen from Mitoryu showcasing winning intent. He really gave it his all, compared to the usual effort. I thought it was going to be a lumbering snoozefest from the description - this Mitoryu is a man who often just walks out backwards when harrassed by any opponent.
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O1w Hoshoryu (8-3) yoritaoshi M5w Chiyoshoma (8-3) o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o M14w Kinbozan (10-1) tsukitaoshi O2w Onosato (7-4) o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o O1e Kotozakura (5-6) oshidashi K1w Wakatakakage (5-6) o o o o o o o o o o M6e Takayasu (7-4) tsukidashi S1e Wakamotoharu (3-8) o o o o o o S1w Daieisho (7-4) oshidashi M11w Takerufuji (8-3) o o o o o o o o o o o K1e Abi (7-4) tsukidashi M6w Ichiyamamoto (6-5) o o M1e Takanosho (4-7) yorikiri M2w Atamifuji (2-9) o M1w Kirishima (8-3) yoritaoshi M10e Tamawashi (6-5) o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o M15e Hakuoho (7-4) sukuinage M2e Tobizaru (5-6) o o o o M3e Gonoyama (6-5) tsukidashi M8w Takarafuji (4-7) o M3w Oho (9-2) oshidashi M12w Onokatsu (6-5) o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o M7e Endo (6-5) yorikiri M4e Shodai (5-6) o o M4w Ura (6-5) oshidashi M7w Mitakeumi (2-9) o o o M11e Midorifuji (4-7) shitatenage M17w Tokihayate (5-6) o J5w Aonishiki (10-1) okuridashi J2w Asakoryu (6-5) o o J4w Shishi (10-1) yorikiri J13e Wakaikari (9-2) o o o o J6w Tomokaze (6-5) oshidashi J14w Daishoho (1-10) o J14e Nabatame (8-3) tsukiotoshi J10w Hakuyozan (5-6) o Ms1e Wakanosho (4-2) oshitaoshi Ms4e Miyagi (3-3) o o o o o o o o o o Sd4e Enho (5-1) yorikiri Sd12e Chiyooga (4-2) o o o o o Ms44e Mudoho (6-0) okuridashi Sd1w Aron (5-1) o o Sd15w Yamato (5-1) oshidashi Sd35w Daiyusho (5-1) o o o o Sd36w Daikosho (6-0) yoritaoshi Sd80TD Ikarigata (5-1) o Jd34w Sawayaka (2-4) yorikiri Jd25w Soga (1-5) o o o o Jd70e Daishoheki (3-3) ushiromotare Jd70w Daigozakura (2-4) o Minatogawa o
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Day 13 link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8RJB79 Deadline 2pm JST (9pm PST/12am EST)
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Oho? Why? He is a contender!
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Promotion/Demotion and Yūshō Discussion Hatsu 2025
Asashosakari replied to Reonito's topic in Honbasho Talk
Generally, matching up rikishi with different records means that the guy with the worse score should have the better ranking. They seem to aim for a difference of about 15 to 20 ranks as the sweet spot (as was seen in those two 5-0 vs 4-1 pairings), but of course there's not always an appropriate rikishi available in that range. So we've got: Sd1w Aron Sd4e Enho Sd7w Chiyodaigo Sd8w Noda (can only face Daikosho) Sd15w Yamato Sd25e Kirinryu Sd26e Soma My guess would be Sd32e Daimasakari - Sd15w Yamato and Sd36w Daikosho - Sd25e Kirinryu, but there's no obvious answer here. Down in Jd/Jk, Daikisho also needs an opponent and might actually face Ai, who almost certainly would have been his opponent if Ai had won his 5-0 vs 4-1 bout. -
Now that the ex-sekitori are gone, there are 2 celebs on Abema that should probable be added here for being allegedly very popular among the younger fans - mainly for their looks. Especially Yamato, soon to be the lightest in makushita for a long time, with 73.8kg 3rd lightest overall after Urutora and wonder boy Kosei. Down from 80kg when he entered. Younger brother of Suio Sd15w Yamato (4-1) izori Sd16w Mishima (3-2) o o Sd15w Yamato (5-1) oshidashi Sd35w Daiyusho (5-1) o o o o
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I'm sure they'll accommodate Kinbozan should the need actually arise. To my knowledge Japan has in recent years become much more aware of the restrictions other faiths have. Some universities serve halal food in their cafeteria etc. I don't think it'd be a big issue to fill the giant cup with Sprite or something.
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Thanks for alerting me to the fact that TBS is using one of my photos without permission.
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Hatsu 2025-Day 12: Today's results Kusano, started at Makushita 60 tsukedashi in May 2024 and is 4-2 and kachikoshi at Makushita 3W. Miyagino/Isegahama beya, highest career rank. Miyagi is 3-3 at Makushita 4E. Enhou clone. Matsui, entered sumo at Makushita 60 tsukedashi in March 2024, is 2-4 and makekoshi at Makushita 8E. Miyagino/Isegahama beya. Highest career rank. Ishizaki, Asakouryuu's brother is 6-0 and kachikoshi at Makushita 8W, after starting at Makushita tsukedashi 60 in Nagoya 2024. Highest career rank. Asahakuryuu is 2-4 and makekoshi at Makushita 9W. Jonokuchi yusho in his debut basho. Mongolian. Kurohimeyama, ex-Kurohimeyama's grandson, is 0-1 at Makushita 10W. KYUJO Kyokukaiyuu, Mongolian, is 4-2 and kachikoshi at Makushita 16E. Sandanme yusho in the past. Mita is 5-1 and kachikoshi at Makushita 17E, started at Makushita 60 tsukedashi in Aki 2024. Highest career rank. Satorufuji is 3-3 at Makushita 19E. Jonidan yusho in May 2023, Makushita yusho in Kyushu 2023. Inami is 4-2 and kachikoshi at Makushita 19W-highest career rank. Sandanme yusho in Nagoya 2024. Gyokuouzan (Kanazawa), father half-Japanese, half-Paraguayan, mother half-Italian, half-Paraguayan is 1-5 and makekoshi at Makushita 20W, highest career rank. Seihakuhou, Mongolian ex-Hakuhou's recruit, is 2-4 and makekoshi at Makushita 28E. Jonidan yusho Nagoya 2024. Highest career rank. Anooshou is 5-1 and kachikoshi at Makushita 32E. Jonokuchi and Jonidan yusho lately. Ex-Aminishiki's recruit. Wakatakamoto is 4-2 and kachikoshi at Makushita 33W. Eldest brother of Wakatakakage and Wakamotoharu. Shunrai, ex-Tokitsukaze's 19 years old son number 2, (Kiryuukou's brother) is 2-4 and makekoshi at Makushita 43W. Jonokuchi yusho in the past. Mudouhou, ex-Taihou's other grandson (youngest) is 6-0 and kachikoshi at Makushita 44E. Tokitenran, started at Sandanme 90 tsukedashi in March 2024, is 3-3 at Makushita 44W. Suyama, small first ever student/graduate from Tokyo University, is 2-4 and makekoshi at Sandanme 1E. Quite a media celeb. Shimizuumi is 3-3 at Sandanme 3E, Jonokuchi yusho Nagoya 2024. Jonidan yusho Aki 2024. Highest career rank Naya, ex- Taihou's third grandson (second eldest) is 3-3 at Sandanme 6E. There is another grandson, Yukio, but he's a pro-wrestler. Kototsubasa the bow twirling yumitorikishi is 2-4 and makekoshi at Sandanme 11E. Ikazuchidou - Half Nigerian, is 4-2 and kachikoshi at Sandanme 14E. Highest career rank. Agoura, ex- Brazilian, Lucas Kazuo Iima, is 1-5 and makekoshi at Sandanme 45W. Dewanojou, the heaviest guy in sumo (258 kilos), is 3-3 at Sandanme 47W. Furanshisu from the Philippines is 1-5 and makekoshi at Sandanme 63W. Kuwae, half Philipino Justine France Pasquale is 3-3 at Sandanme 74E. Ikarigata, much hyped brother of Juryo Wakaikari and son of ex- Ooikari (Kabutoyama Oyakata) is 5-1 and kachikoshi at Sandanme 80 tsukedashi this basho, his debut. Shouketsu, the oldest guy in sumo (48), is 2-4 and makekoshi at Jonidan 4W. Kazuma, another Makushita 60 tsukedashi entrant in Nagoya 2024, is at Jonidan 9W. KYUJO Yoshiazuma, the tallest guy in sumo (1.96 meters) is 3-3 at Jonidan 43W. Kousei, the shortest guy in sumo (1.60 meters) is 3-3 at Jonidan 46W. Highest career rank. Shoutaimu- Showtime! Gets on the list just for that clever shikona- is 2-1-2 at Jonidan 52W. KYUJO Daigozakura, the bald rikishi is 2-4 and makekoshi at Jonidan 70W. Urutora (Ultra..), the lightest guy in sumo (65 kilos) is 2-4 and makekoshi at Jonidan 92E. Kikuchi, the youngest guy in sumo (15 and 11 months). is 3-1-2 at Jonokuchi 6W. Highest career rank Sawaisamu, active rikishi with most career losses, is 2-4 and makekoshi at Jonokuchi 12 E. Tenrousei, ex-Asashouryuu's nephew is 3-0 in Maezumo. Hikarumusashi, ex- Musashimaru's nephew, is 3-1 in Maezumo. Kaitoma - Mark Aaron Justin Toma- Brazilian-Filipino, is 3-2 in Maezumo.
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I was thinking the same, but then decided it was too logical.
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Both. And I'm missing them too..
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Day 12 : Sanyaku Shodai M1-M8 Tobizaru M9+ Endo
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Gonna make an initial guess so it's in, but obviously what happens tonight can change a lot. 14. Wakatakakage
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I got all the sanyaku matches, plus Takanosho and Kirishima, and then just boofed it. I initially had Oho against Hakuoho, but this looks so obvious now that it's laid out.
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Even *eight* different picks weren't enough to keep the evil Kyokai in check - absolutely incredible! Gurowake (Ye) 9-4 Sumo Spiffy (Oe) 9-4 Bunbukuchagama (Ow) 9-4 Ryoshishokunin (Sw) 9-4 Jakusotsu (Ke) 9-4 Oshirokita (M1e) 9-4 Profomisakari (Se) 8-5 Fashiriteta (Kw) 8-5 Jejima (M2e) 6-7 shimodahito (M2w) 6-7 Andonishiki (bg) 6-3-4 WAKATAKE (M3e) 5-4-4 The Kyokai (M3w) 4-9 Hakuhonofan (M1w) 0-0-13 Ura's aites: 1. Shodai, 2. Chiyoshoma, 3. Gonoyama, 4. Takayasu, 5. Tobizaru, 6. Hiradoumi, 7. Ichiyamamoto, 8. Endo, 9. Kotozakura, 10. Wakamotoharu, 11. Mitakeumi, 12. Daieisho, 13. Oho
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Day 11 results: Sanyaku Carousel Day 11 Results Shikona 3 Pt Match 6 Pt Match 9 Pt Match 12 Pt Match 15 Pt Match Bonus Score TB Athenayama 0 6 0 0 0 0 6 1 Ippikiokami 3 6 0 12 0 0 21 0 Fashiriteta 0 6 0 12 0 0 18 0 Fujisan 3 6 0 12 0 0 21 1 Papayasu 3 6 0 12 0 0 21 0 Flohru 0 6 0 12 0 0 18 1 Pitinosato 0 6 0 12 0 0 18 1 Bunbukuchagama 0 6 0 12 0 0 18 1 WAKATAKE 0 6 0 12 0 0 18 1 Sanyaku Carousel Hatsu 2025 Standings Day 11 Shikona Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Score TB Athenayama 10 9 9 9 0 40 26 12 12 22 6 155 6 Pitinosato 10 11 9 8 3 20 24 16 8 6 18 133 9 Flohru 10 11 9 1 3 10 24 16 8 16 18 126 7 Ippikiokami 0 6 9 1 5 18 28 6 8 24 21 126 3 Bunbukuchagama 10 11 9 1 3 10 28 16 8 6 18 120 8 Papayasu 5 11 11 1 5 10 26 16 8 6 21 120 7 WAKATAKE 5 5 20 12 0 6 18 16 8 10 18 118 6 Fujisan 10 0 9 1 3 4 28 16 0 22 21 114 5 Fashiriteta 6 9 13 10 10 6 18 0 2 16 18 108 7 The upset everyone was expecting didn't happen, while no one thought the other upset would happen
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Day 11 submissions Sanyaku Carousel Entries Day 11 Shikona 3 Pt Match 6 Pt Match 9 Pt Match 12 Pt Match 15 Pt Match Alternate Tiebreaker Athenayama Wakatakakage Hoshoryu Onosato Wakamotoharu Takerufuji Abi Takanosho Ippikiokami Kotozakura Hoshoryu Onosato Takayasu Takerufuji Abi Atamifuji Fashiriteta Wakatakakage Hoshoryu Onosato Takayasu Takerufuji Abi Atamifuji Fujisan Kotozakura Hoshoryu Onosato Takayasu Takerufuji Abi Takanosho Papayasu Kotozakura Hoshoryu Onosato Takayasu Takerufuji Abi Atamifuji Flohru Wakatakakage Hoshoryu Onosato Takayasu Takerufuji Abi Takanosho Pitinosato Wakatakakage Hoshoryu Onosato Takayasu Takerufuji Abi Takanosho Bunbukuchagama Wakatakakage Hoshoryu Onosato Takayasu Takerufuji Abi Takanosho WAKATAKE Wakatakakage Hoshoryu Onosato Takayasu Takerufuji Abi Takanosho
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Day 10 results: Sanyaku Carousel Day 10 Results Shikona 2 Pt Match 4 Pt Match 6 Pt Match 8 Pt Match 10 Pt Match Bonus Score TB Fashiriteta 2 4 0 0 10 0 16 0 Ippikiokami 2 4 0 8 10 0 24 0 Pitinosato 2 4 0 0 0 0 6 1 Athenayama 2 4 6 0 10 0 22 0 Fujisan 2 4 6 0 10 0 22 0 Flohru 2 4 0 0 10 0 16 0 WAKATAKE 0 4 6 0 0 0 10 0 Bunbukuchagama 2 4 0 0 0 0 6 0 Papayasu 2 4 0 0 0 0 6 0 Sanyaku Carousel Hatsu 2025 Standings Day 10 Shikona Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Score TB Athenayama 10 9 9 9 0 40 26 12 12 22 149 5 Pitinosato 10 11 9 8 3 20 24 16 8 6 115 8 Flohru 10 11 9 1 3 10 24 16 8 16 108 6 Ippikiokami 0 6 9 1 5 18 28 6 8 24 105 3 Bunbukuchagama 10 11 9 1 3 10 28 16 8 6 102 7 WAKATAKE 5 5 20 12 0 6 18 16 8 10 100 5 Papayasu 5 11 11 1 5 10 26 16 8 6 99 7 Fujisan 10 0 9 1 3 4 28 16 0 22 93 4 Fashiriteta 6 9 13 10 10 6 18 0 2 16 90 7 Only one person bet on Abi
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Day 10 submissions: Sanyaku Carousel Entries Day 10 Shikona 2 Pt Match 4 Pt Match 6 Pt Match 8 Pt Match 10 Pt Match Alternate Tiebreaker Fashiriteta Hoshoryu Onosato Ura Kinbozan Kotozakura Tobizaru Takayasu Ippikiokami Hoshoryu Onosato Ura Abi Kotozakura Wakatakakage Takayasu Pitinosato Hoshoryu Onosato Ura Kinbozan Hiradoumi Wakatakakage Takanosho Athenayama Hoshoryu Onosato Wakamotoharu Kinbozan Kotozakura Wakatakakage Takayasu Fujisan Hoshoryu Onosato Wakamotoharu Kinbozan Kotozakura Wakatakakage Takayasu Flohru Hoshoryu Onosato Ura Kinbozan Kotozakura Wakatakakage Takayasu WAKATAKE Daieisho Onosato Wakamotoharu Kinbozan Hiradoumi Tobizaru Takayasu Bunbukuchagama Hoshoryu Onosato Ura Kinbozan Hiradoumi Wakatakakage Takayasu Papayasu Hoshoryu Onosato Ura Kinbozan Hiradoumi Wakatakakage Takayasu
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Day 9 results: Sanyaku Carousel Day 9 Results Shikona 2 Pt Match 4 Pt Match 6 Pt Match 8 Pt Match 10 Pt Match Bonus Score TB Flohru 2 0 6 0 0 0 8 1 Athenayama 2 4 6 0 0 0 12 1 Ippikiokami 2 0 6 0 0 0 8 0 Fashiriteta 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 Pitinosato 2 0 6 0 0 0 8 1 Bunbukuchagama 2 0 6 0 0 0 8 1 WAKATAKE 2 0 6 0 0 0 8 1 Papayasu 2 0 6 0 0 0 8 0 Sanyaku Carousel Hatsu 2025 Standings Day 9 Shikona Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9 Day 10 Day 11 Day 12 Day 13 Day 14 Day 15 Score TB Athenayama 10 9 9 9 0 40 26 12 12 127 5 Pitinosato 10 11 9 8 3 20 24 16 8 109 7 Bunbukuchagama 10 11 9 1 3 10 28 16 8 96 7 Papayasu 5 11 11 1 5 10 26 16 8 93 7 Flohru 10 11 9 1 3 10 24 16 8 92 6 WAKATAKE 5 5 20 12 0 6 18 16 8 90 5 Ippikiokami 0 6 9 1 5 18 28 6 8 81 3 Fashiriteta 6 9 13 10 10 6 18 0 2 74 7 Fujisan 10 0 9 1 3 4 28 16 0 71 4 More ozeki disappointments on day 9
