Philioyamfugi

Certainly an interesting basho. The Oshi guys are either on or off exposing the fine line in that style, one missed thrust by Aiyama loss.., Hoktofuji off, Diaesho ON, the new surprise consistent Sekiwake Takanosho ON. Im surprised ONOSHO still has his head after Tamawashi tried to take it off the other day both still ON. Takakeisho looks uncomfortable in that body, not showing the youthful sumo he promised. He should get on the bike, loose 10Kg, regain some quickness. Its like he never recovered from that beating he got by Hakahou in the practice.

Daieisho looks absolutely ferocious....wow !! Shoudia looking very strong and were all set up for a exciting 2nd week.

I thought this as well about push specialists, almost like downhill skiiers that wins are measured in 0.01 seconds. Diaeshou is on fire and has been the Ozeki killer for years now, but I feel he may just have better wax on his skis right now, so to speak.

I saw him try it today with little effect. He's just not blasting anybody as usual. I hope its a yusho hangover, but I'm worried about his health. He's gassed so quickly, I hope its not his heart.

Despite the obvious disappointments, there has been alot of entertaining matches. Diaisho fighting on his tip toes alla Abi. Nice comeback from Terinofuji and Onosho looking sharp finally.

Was kinda shocking to see the big crowd, but let's hope for the best. Nice to see Kagayaki stay on his feet, his foot work is improving IMO. Akiseyama with another barn burner win, his balance with that ridiculous body is great. Murray Johnson was remarking on Takakeisho's gassing out so quickly, he can use some cardio training.

Akisiyama blasts though the depleted competition and beats Takakeisho in a barn burner on the belt for the yusho !

I thought I did :) unless I have to donate all my possesions and move to the mountains of Japan. What are the details ?

He'll get the rope by beating Hakaho but when

I just got this Tegata of Kotoshugiku note the thumb, maybe letting the nails grow between basho is a thing

I'm in. His tachiai thrusts and the bear claw left have to be the most devastating shots in all combat sports. I find his matches very exciting.

I can't believe I missed these lower division highlights. I'm binge watching all of these. Thank you very much !!

Of course the really big news is Akiseyama 9-6 up to the top division, he last made it in 2016 and highest rank was M16. Gamberizie Akiseyama !

A thrilling finish. Glad Takakeisho pulled it off.

Good luck to Gagamaru. He was a staple in the top division when I started watching sumo.

Diaeisho always has been the Ozeki killer and can beet anybody on a given day. His straight forward tenacious sumo is always exciting. Kagayaki is holding it together, his footwork is improving. He survived a couple turns so far which always would normally send him to the clay. Akiseyama's foot work is always very good and wins another tough match.

A great ambassador for sumo, a fan favorite and we will miss him.

I did not get the email.. I checked other and junk folders.. Not finding it. As I said it worked for 1 or 2 days in the begging of the last basho. Nothing since. thanks for looking into this.

I have, least I think so. If your getting them, they have to be somewhere.

URA SUMO IS BACK with a rare kimarite. Akiseyama wins another barn burner and is 3-2 at J1. Takakeisho in cruise control. Even with a yusho, I dought he will get the nod for the rope with the 2 Yokozuna and Ozeki out but just my thoughts. Okimoumi and Hokotofuji look jacked, looks like more iron pumping with the virus restrictions. Let see if Terinofuji can stay healthy.

FYI I know the forum was down, but although I signed up for email notifications I am not getting them. I know I'm not alone and usually miss at least one day during each tournament and the email notice would help. I received the email like1X last basho and have not seen it since. Glad the forum is back ! Thank you for your efforts and a fun game.

I'm kinda glad Hak is out too. I'm hoping for an Ozeki show down with the new generation. ITs time for one of these guys to step up and get the rope.

2 Fish for Shodai !!

Wow Shodia get's Tobizaru, Its in his hands. I don't see him losing, but will be exciting if he does. Kagayaki, Kaisi, Aioyama, Ichinogo all going to to sensuraku at 7-7. Akiseyama down in Juryo with 11 wins and runner up. Ura comes up to Juryo for his final match.

Couple nice wins for my boy Kagayki, beating Takayasu yesterday. This could be a fun basho 11 or 12 win yusho with a big playoff with this bunch of guys, I'm here for it.