Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) Day 1 15: Asanoyama 11: Takakeisho 6: Terunofuji 6: Mitakeumi 6: Endo 5: Takayasu 4: Shodai 3: Terutsuyoshi 2: Kotoeko 2: Takarafuji 2: Tamawashi 2: Hoshoryu Edited May 22, 2021 by Amamaniac 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) Day 2 26: Mitakeumi 15: Asanoyama 14: Endo 12: Terunofuji 11: Takakeisho 8: Takayasu 5: Meisei, Wakatakakage 4: Shodai 3: Ichinojo, Daieisho, Terutsuyoshi Edited May 22, 2021 by Amamaniac 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 11, 2021 (edited) Day 3 30: Mitakeumi 21: Terunofuji 20: Takakeisho 15: Asanoyama, Shodai 14: Endo 12: Takayasu 10: Wakatakakage 8: Tamawashi 5: Takarafuji, Kotoeko, Meisei Edited May 22, 2021 by Amamaniac 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted May 11, 2021 A little surprised to see how Terunofuji behind Mitakeumi. Is he not attracting much outside of what is usually put on the last few bouts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 11, 2021 34 minutes ago, Rocks said: A little surprised to see how Terunofuji behind Mitakeumi. Is he not attracting much outside of what is usually put on the last few bouts? He took home 6 on day 1, 6 on day 2, and 9 today. Since he is currently the lowest ranked of the four Ozeki, he has yet to fight in a final bout of the day. That all changes tomorrow, so as long as he wins that, his total should jump up considerably, and he will overtake Mitakeumi. Mitakeumi benefitted early from upsetting Takakeisho on day 2 in the final bout of that day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakaebala 151 Posted May 12, 2021 19 hours ago, Amamaniac said: so as long as he wins that Oh, he did win that! :) Really curious about the new numbers! :) Btw, thanks for posting them! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 12, 2021 (edited) Day 4 39: Terunofuji 30: Mitakeumi 29: Takakeisho 26: Asanoyama 23: Endo 18: Shodai 15: Wakatakakage 12: Takayasu 8: Tamawashi 6: Takanosho Terunofuji picked up 18 kensho in his ferocious victory over didn't-know-what-hit-him Mitakeumi. Both Takakeisho and Asanoyama are staying close (Shodai not so much). But the kensho race has the makings of being exciting given that each Ozeki has a turn at the big final-bout pots on a rotating basis. Back in March, Terunofuji may have won the Emperor's Cup (and all the monetary benefits associated with the championship), but Asanoyama took home the most kensho. Edited May 12, 2021 by Amamaniac 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 13, 2021 Day 5 46: Terunofuji 45: Asanoyama 41: Takakeisho 36: Mitakeumi 31: Endo 26: Shodai 17: Takayasu 15: Wakatakakage 8: Tamawashi 7: Kotoeko Asanoyama made up a lot of ground (19 kensho) today with his (toe-)nail-biting win over Tobizaru in the final bout of the day. Takakeisho also gained a lot of ground. I suspect that the winner of the "final kensho total" race will be the Ozeki who manages to defeat the most of his fellow Ozeki. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 14, 2021 Day 6 56: Takakeisho 54: Terunofuji 45: Asanoyama 36: Mitakeumi 31: Endo 26: Shodai 25: Takayasu 15: Kiribayama, Wakatakakage 10: Ichinojo Asanoyama missed his opportunity to gain 12 kensho, forfeiting them to an impressive Kiribayama. In other words, Asanoyama would have been sitting at the top of this list if only he had managed to get a grip on the Mongolian's mawashi... The battle for cash continues. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted May 14, 2021 34 minutes ago, Amamaniac said: 31: Endo 5th on the list and the highest ranked guy he has faced is an M6. It's good to be the Endo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 14, 2021 31 minutes ago, Rocks said: 5th on the list and the highest ranked guy he has faced is an M6. It's good to be the Endo. All he has to do is win his bouts and he's laughing all the way to the bank. His bouts regularly attract about 6 kensho (i.e., from regular sponsors), and occasionally a few more depending on who his opponent is. It's a double-edged sword though. With that many kensho on the line, Endo's opponents have more incentive to beat him in the ring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) Day 7 66: Takakeisho 64: Terunofuji 56: Asanoyama 41: Shodai, Mitakeumi 38: Endo 25: Takayasu 15: Kiribayama, Wakatakakage 11: Ichinojo For the first time this tournament, the four Ozeki hold the top four slots on the above list. By winning the final bout of the day, Shodai was able to draw even with Mitakeumi in fourth place. Edited May 16, 2021 by Amamaniac 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 16, 2021 Day 8 84: Terunofuji 76: Takakeisho 56: Asanoyama 51: Mitakeumi 44: Endo 41: Shodai 31: Takayasu 17: Wakatakakage 16: Hoshoryu 15: Kiribayama Terunofuji retook the top spot on this list, but as long Takakeisho wins tomorrow, he will bounce back on top. The seesaw battle looks as though it will be down to Terunofuji and Takakeisho. But, despite having four losses, Asanoyama is not completely out of the picture. But he could have used the 12 he gave to Hoshoryu today. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 17, 2021 Day 9 96: Terunofuji 76: Asanoyama, Takakeisho 55: Mitakeumi 50: Endo 41: Shodai 31: Takayasu 20: Hoshoryu 17: Wakatakakage 16: Kotonowaka, Chiyotairyu Terunofuji came close to cracking 100 kensho, but will just have to get another win before he passes that benchmark. At this point, the question on the table is what will his final total be? Of course, that will depend greatly on whether or not he produces a zensho yusho. It is interesting that Hoshoryu total has surpassed that of Wakatakakage, both wrestlers having two Ozeki scalps under their mawashi. The difference came when Hoshoryu upset Asanoyama for 12, whereas Wakatakakage only snagged 5 against the top-ranked Ozeki. This illustrates that timing (of upsets) is everything. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wakaebala 151 Posted May 18, 2021 Wow! Kotonowaka and Chiyotairyu are new names on the list... I wonder what's the deal with them, I mean do they have personal kensho, or they are just fishing from other guys? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 18, 2021 7 hours ago, Wakaebala said: Wow! Kotonowaka and Chiyotairyu are new names on the list... I wonder what's the deal with them, I mean do they have personal kensho, or they are just fishing from other guys? Given that Chiyotairyu won his bout on day 1 and got nothing in terms of kensho, it is pretty safe to say that he as no personal kensho. Kotonowaka, on the other hands, regularly seems to have about two kensho on his bouts. Other than that, they are poaching. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 18, 2021 Day 10 106: Terunofuji 91: Takakeisho 90: Asanoyama 58: Endo 55: Mitakeumi 48: Takayasu 41: Shodai 21: Hoshoryu 20: Kotoeko 17: Wakatakakage Usually the most prize money falls on the final bout of the day, but today, the second last bout between kadoban Ozeki Shodai and Ozeki/champion wannabe Takayasu featured a total of 17 kensho (versus Takakeisho's 15, Asanoyama's 14, and Terunofuji's 10). Kotoeko is now on the Top Ten list. He appears to have two personal kensho, but took a nice pot of about six (6) today in his bout against Kagayaki. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seiyashi 4,072 Posted May 18, 2021 I'm probably late to this party, but is it a function of COVID and businesses not splashing out as much, or the fact that triple stacks of kensho were only really the preserve of yokozuna like Hakuho? Kensho seems to be reaching less outrageous tallies of late. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 18, 2021 It would make sense that sponsorship is down due to Covid. Why spend on this type of advertising when the stadium is either empty or less than a quarter full? (Kensho banners don't get full exposure on TV broadcasts.) And yes, "triple stacks" are definitely more likely when you have two "healthy" Yokozuna in the ring, especially if one is Hakuho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 19, 2021 (edited) Day 11 106: Terunofuji 103: Takakeisho 100: Asanoyama 66: Endo 55: Mitakeumi 53: Shodai 48: Takayasu 26: Myogiryu 21: Hoshoryu 20: Kotoeko Despite Terunofuji's hansoku loss, Takakeisho was not able to move into the pole position on this list. The final winner of this contest is probably going to be between Terunofuji and Takakeisho – Asanoyama's forced day 12 withdrawal will destroy his chances. Pretty sure Shodai is not a contender. The more interesting issue there is who will end up with more kensho: Shodai or Endo? Edited May 19, 2021 by Amamaniac 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 20, 2021 Day 12 122: Terunofuji 114: Takakeisho 100: Asanoyama 66: Endo 63: Shodai 55: Mitakeumi 48: Takayasu 32: Kotoeko 26: Kotonowaka, Myogiryu As expected, there was a reshuffling of kensho following the forced kyujo of Ozeki Asanoyama. According to the torikumi sheet, there were 17 kensho scheduled for the Asanoyama v. Takayasu face-off. (Poor Takayasu missed out on that payday, but at least he got the fusensho win.). The changes that I can confirm are: five extra kensho on Kotoeko v. Endo, two extra on Shodai v. Takanosho, two extra on Takakeisho v. Ichinojo, and two extra on Terunofuji v. Onosho. That leaves six unaccounted for... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 20, 2021 Seeing Takakeisho paired against Endo (+8) in the final bout of Day 13 (++) means that there will be an extra big kensho purse on offer. If Takakeisho manages to win, he will most likely pull far ahead of Terunofuji's total... The final day match between Terunofuji and Takakeisho will probably decide the kensho champion for May (not to mention that championship itself)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 21, 2021 Day 13 135: Terunofuji 114: Takakeisho 100: Asanoyama 90: Endo 72: Shodai 59: Mitakeumi 55: Takayasu 32: Kotoeko 26: Kotonowaka, Myogiryu 14 hours ago, Amamaniac said: Seeing Takakeisho paired against Endo (+8) in the final bout of Day 13 (++) means that there will be an extra big kensho purse on offer. If Takakeisho manages to win, he will most likely pull far ahead of Terunofuji's total... Well, at least I was right about the purse. Endo walked away with 24 kensho prize envelopes! That was the highest number so far this tournament. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 21, 2021 Newsflash: There will be 33 kensho prizes on the Takakeisho v. Shodai showdown on day 14 (tomorrow)! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,078 Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) Day 14 148: Takakeisho 135: Terunofuji 111: Endo 100: Asanoyama 72: Shodai 67: Mitakeumi 63: Takayasu 35: Kotoeko 32: Myogiryu 26: Kotonowaka Whoever wins tomorrow, Takakeisho or Terunofuji, it will decide whose bank account is flushest as a result of the tournament. "How many kensho on the line?", you ask. 37. And as for Shodai, even if he becomes the only Ozeki to beat Endo this month, he still won't crack the 100 kensho mark, as there are only 26 kensho on their bout. Still, very much worth trying for! Edited May 22, 2021 by Amamaniac 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
