Naifuzan

Oh I thought I recognized the name kakuda, and now I remember from where! He's the guy that's usually the referee in the big k1 fights! It will be interesting to see him fight. That korean giant looks interesting as well. I wonder if he can fight.

You just gotta remember that those guys arent fighters, the're stuntmen and actors.

He'll probably suck there too, but at least he might win a match or two, and not get as humiliated as in K-1.

Nice job guys! (Sign of approval) It was about time we got it, don't you think? (Shaking head...)

There are lots of people who can answer this better than I can, but I'll get this one started at least. Ususally yokozuna promotion requires 2 yusho in a row. The reason Kaio's tsuna run was continued after he failed to get that second yusho in a row in kyushu was the need for a japanese yokozuna, I think. When konishiki had that record there wasnt really a need for another yokozuna. Especially not a gaijin one. The gaijin thing is mostly speculation tho...

I don't think it will be any of the currently established rikishis, but another from the young guard coming up. Kotooshu sounds like a pretty reasonable guess. Or maybe someone lower in the ranks on their way up. I, at least, don't see much ozeki material in the "oldbies" like wakanosato or miyabiyama. It's too late for them.

Ahh... just a couple of points from 8-7 at J1E (Laughing...)

This picture reminds me of kyusho 2002, when shoryu got his first yusho after beating wakanosato on day 13. Same smile as shoryu was getting up off a beaten sato.

I also think there's been way less henka. Some bashos in the past you could see 5-10 or even more henkas in juryo and makuuchi each day.

It's called kesho mawashi, as the title of the thread implies.

I remember a couple of really great bouts between these two guys over recent years. I don't know why, but there must be some sumo chemistry between these two ;-)

Then you should have seen Tochiazuma a couple of years ago when he didnt seem to do anything but henka to hold on to his ozeki rank ;-)

I've used Adobe Premiere to do such things in the past. I can't remember exactly how you do it, but it's pretty easy to figure out I think.

Duties???

Take a nap during the afternoon? (I am not worthy...)

Every day! :-D Wee need more chatters during the weekdays. There are a couple of regulars tho. Sadly I havent been one lately... But I'm trying cause I really enjoy watching the stream live and chatting at the same time. That way you get a little bit of atmosphere as well, more than just watching the bouts on banzuke.com afterwards.

When was the last time Asa faced Hakuho on day 1? ;-)

The tape on the fingers sure makes it look like taikai. A lot of other things does too, but that's probably the most obvious.

I can't believe they'd write such an article. That's just stupid!

I see you haven't seen the Swedish eurosport sumo broadcasts (Whistling...) The commentator there seem to be impressed with each and every henka he sees and finds it a graceful and smart move. I find it to be a part of the game and so I accept it. Even if I'd rather see a bout end in some other fashion.

My two favourite daily games are Bench Sumo and Sekitori Toto. Sekitori Toto takes a bit more effort than the other games since you have to pick winners in 30+ matches, but its also very rewarding. Rotosumo is probably my pre-basho favourite.

Well, of course it isnt going to be queen. But Brian May and Paul Rodgers on the same stage isn't bad!

I heard these news on another forum I visit and it is truly great news! It's not like its the old Queen, but it's probably gonna be one h*ll of a show! (Hugging...)

These were great! (Sign of approval)

Wow! J1E! Now I only need another KK and it's my first makuuchi debut in any sumo game! I hope I'm not jinxing myself now ;-)