Benevolance 2,511 Posted January 16, 2018 3 wins already, and Mitakeumi just needs 13 more this tournament for a guaranteed ozeki promotion. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted January 16, 2018 The Takakeisho v. Tamawashi bout was one of the notable highlights of day 3. Tamawashi landed a harite slap early in the bout, but Takakeisho did not take it lying down. Before the bout was over, he attempted two harite of his own (although they did not seem to hit the mark). But he used it effectively to distract Tamawashi after their second separation in the middle of the ring, allowing him to execute a charge and push his opponent out of the ring. He is definitely no joke. As much as I dislike Takanohana Oyakata's politics, I have to admire his ability to spot talent and train solid sumo wrestlers. Takagenji may well nyumaku before the end of 2018. And Takanoiwa should make a come back (depending on how serious his injuries are). Props all around. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynestown 17 Posted January 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Yatagarasu said: Agreed. Also, the tadpoles are getting bigger and stronger so his signature belly 'bumpety bumpety' thing just isn't as effective as it used to be. Always sad to see an ozeki in decline, but he still has some fight left in him. Course he hasn't had a chance to really bump the lower ranks just yet, he has had to face both Ozeki and a sekiwake in his first 3 matches. Course still has the Yokozuna ahead, but I think he should be ok in matches against the likes of Yoshikaze, Shodai, Okinoumi etc assuming he faces some of those guys in later rounds. Feels a lot like the tournament from tochinoshin back in September and Tochiozan in November. They were M1 and M2 respectively and had to face all of the top guys the first week, can be very tough since you are really not favored in your first 5-6 matches and by most accounts "should" lose them to the higher ranked opponents. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaynestown 17 Posted January 17, 2018 Also on another note, have some really intriguing matchups coming up here on day 4. Definitely looking forward to seeing Tochinoshin vs Takayasu, two guys who have looked strong so far so should be a great bout. Also looking forward to seeing if Ichinojo can come out with the same fire against Kakuryu as he showed yesterday. Goeido vs Hokutofuji should also be fun as well as Kisenosato vs Kotoshogiku (what a thing it would be if Kisenosato lost his 3 bout in 4 days). Should be a great round Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joaoiyama 313 Posted January 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Jaynestown said: Also on another note, have some really intriguing matchups coming up here on day 4. Definitely looking forward to seeing Tochinoshin vs Takayasu, two guys who have looked strong so far so should be a great bout. Also looking forward to seeing if Ichinojo can come out with the same fire against Kakuryu as he showed yesterday. Goeido vs Hokutofuji should also be fun as well as Kisenosato vs Kotoshogiku (what a thing it would be if Kisenosato lost his 3 bout in 4 days). Should be a great round I think Kise takes this with ease, while he's not 100%, Giku is only a frame of his former self. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PawnSums 59 Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Joaoiyama said: I think Kise takes this with ease, while he's not 100%, Giku is only a frame of his former self. So is Kisenosato. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burajirotono 99 Posted January 17, 2018 Nice day, i loved Ichi´s kimboshi. Kisenosato is lame, sure, but still... I also loved Hak´s face outside the dohyo, was like "i will kill that f* kid".... Kakuryu is hanging on; gambate yokozuna! So sad for Terunofuji...Damn im starting to remember of Baruto... Tama underestimade Taka. Maybe he is a dwarf but it is a naughty one dwarf. Tochinoshin is looking powerfull. Unfortunally for him i just made this comment. I always jinx the guy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joaoiyama 313 Posted January 17, 2018 14 minutes ago, PawnSums said: So is Kisenosato. Not really, he's still got it but is going through injury recover which makes him not 100%. Giku just lost the mojo, that's what it seems like. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,511 Posted January 17, 2018 All the bicycling made Kotoshogiku too svelt for effective sumo. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wys 55 Posted January 17, 2018 I am really looking forward to the tadpoles (Mitakeumi, Onosho, Takakeisho) and Tamawashi going at each other in the next couple of days. Any predictions? I am surprised that Onosho is still having trouble staying on his feet. You would have thought it would have been corrected by now after the last basho. Also Mitakeumi is looking really strong so far. Takakeisho vs. Tamawashi lived up to my expectations on day 3 as both he and Tamawashi practice a similar kind of sumo despite differences in body type. Mitakeumi and Onosho will have their hands full. I might have to eat my words but my prediction is that Takakeisho will win both his bouts; Tamawashi will lose to Mitakeumi but beat Onosho. Sorry Onosho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,809 Posted January 17, 2018 I am so sick of pull downs. Meisei avoided the first attempt to pull him down and immediately fell for the next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,766 Posted January 17, 2018 Back to the ordinary: Toyonoshima (0-2, fusen loss today) will rest also for bout 3 and try to put it all on the remaining 4 bouts - to get kachi-koshi - NHK mentioned that the oyakata told so. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,809 Posted January 17, 2018 2 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: Back to the ordinary: Toyonoshima (0-2, fusen loss today) will rest also for bout 3 and try to put it all on the remaining 4 bouts - to get kachi-koshi - NHK mentioned that the oyakata told so. I hope he can do it without aggravating the injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,809 Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Takayasu got robbed. Tochinoshin's heel was out. I can't believe there wasn't even a monoli for that. Edited January 17, 2018 by Rocks 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,766 Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) Takayasu only got Tochinoshinned - the head shimpan sat just where he could see that the foot wasn't out. That should have been a torinaoshi though - Takayasu was the attacker, Tochinoshin was practically out as Takayasu touched down Edited January 17, 2018 by Akinomaki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,766 Posted January 17, 2018 I think we won't get a new kensho record this basho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,809 Posted January 17, 2018 Come Kisenosato, losing to Geeku? Seriously? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Senkoho 552 Posted January 17, 2018 11 minutes ago, Rocks said: Takayasu got robbed. Tochinoshin's heel was out. I can't believe there wasn't even a monoli for that. it was really obvious from the replays that the heel didn't touch the ground outside the tawara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,766 Posted January 17, 2018 I guess we'll have only one yokozuna in the 2nd week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuyobaku 33 Posted January 17, 2018 I haven't followed recently, has there been talks or calls for Kisenosato to retire? His record is abysmal last few basho. No Kachi Koshi for 5 basho, it's a bit too much for a yokozuna. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wamahada 57 Posted January 17, 2018 Kisenosato should retire - his mental strength is not yokozuna-like. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,809 Posted January 17, 2018 Now Hakuho loses to an 0-3 Yoshikaze with the flu or something. Giving me another loss in Seki-quad. What a friggin night. This is like some bad comedy show or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,809 Posted January 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, Senkoho said: it was really obvious from the replays that the heel didn't touch the ground outside the tawara I'll have to see them again. When they showed they replay during the live broadcast it sure looked like the back of his heel rolled over and touched. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philioyamfugi 378 Posted January 17, 2018 Wow..i must be dreaming. Yoshikaze beets the hak 2times in a row. Kotoshugiku gets his second kinboshi ? Gonna try to get back to sleep. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wurstbroetchen 5 Posted January 17, 2018 5 minutes ago, Rocks said: I'll have to see them again. When they showed they replay during the live broadcast it sure looked like the back of his heel rolled over and touched. You are from the USA. You know it all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
