Final day rikishi talk

[Kintamayama 45,524]

As nobody seems to miss these, I'll step in for myself and do the final day:

Part 1:

Fujiseiun, won the Jonokuchi playoffs by beating his heyamate and favorite training partner Suguro: "That was good. I was able to do forward moving sumo.. I want to become a sekitori in three years. I want to do sumo like my Oyakata (ex-Musouyama). It's a great start for my career but I want to keep my feet on the ground and not be too festive.."

Ishizaki, (Ishiura B) winning the Sandanme playoff and getting the yusho with a Sandanme 100 tsukedashi start of his career: "I was so nervous and was worried that my body wouldn't move but I'm happy I was able to win. I think I did the best possible and was aiming for the yusho. I'd like to praise myself for that. I don't want to party too much and intend to start training from tomorrow and try to get to Juryo as quickly as I can."

Ura, Juryo yusho: "I'm really happy. I was able to finish the basho without getting injured and I'm happy about that too. I wasn't thinking about the yusho at all. I keep getting asked about it but I don't bother myself with that.. I had given up on returning to Makuuchi at times, but I'm really lucky to be going back for another round.. I never thought I'd make it back to Makuuchi.."

Wakatakakage, getting his second straight Gino-sho: "I'm happy. I feel I have gotten stronger and more confident. I've been checking out the commentaries about me on TV and am happy that I'm valued.. I lost today-I had a few bouts where I lost because my feet didn't follow. I want to do sumo where my feet move well.. Sanyaku? We'll have to wait till the banzuke will be announced.."

"Yeah, it's a tsunatori run," said Isegahama oyakata about Terunofuji. "He's had three yusho in a year and has had back to back yushos, so depending on his next record, you can say he could be promoted.." he summed. The last one to make Yokozuna on a "clean" two consecutive yushos was Harumafuji in 2012.

Isegahama on Takayasu's possible Ozeki run: "If he gets a yusho with 13 wins or more it will be relevant, just like it has been with past Ozeki. That's the position.." He has 20 wins in the last 2 bashos from Komusubi/Sekiwake.

Akua (5-10), on his way back to Juryo, his heya moving from far away Ibaraki nearer to the KKan: "I've been there ten years so I'm sad. Having said that, the new place will be within walking distance to the KKan so the commute will be much easier."

Kaisei finished with a 9-6 record. "I was worried if I would be able to kachikoshi at all, so I'm happy I did it. In any case I'm knackered and intend to fully rest. How? I'll take it easy at home. I'm scared of the virus.."

Endou, in the race till the last minute, but falling short: "It's a world of victory and defeat so if you can win,  you can lose as well. I was not aware of the yusho race.. I'm happy people thought I deserved the gino-sho. Regarding my injuries, I've said this countless times - I will do my best to fix my body properly, train and gambarize!" 

Terunofuji, yusho via playoff after losing the daily bout: "I am happier than usual. I've lost all three of my previous playoff bouts. Even though I lost three of my last five bouts, I always said I'll take it a bout a day. My knees? As usual." ex-Aminishiki "He had trouble walking after day 8.. I think when he puts on weight it hurts more. He hadn't trained much before the basho because of his condition."

Mitakeumi, first double figure wins since last July, beating Ichinojou today: "I hit, got inside and did my own sumo. I'm frustrated that all kinds of rikishi have overtaken me in rank. I'd like to tighten my resolve and aim higher!" 

Edited May 24, 2021 by Kintamayama

[Kintamayama 45,524]

Part 2:

Kotonowaka, second straight makekoshi: "I did some good sumo as well, but I did a lot of bad sumo too.. I will train more and even harder than I have till now for next basho." 

Shimanoumi, his heyamate Ura getting the Juryo yusho and expected to return to Makuuchi: "He trains very seriously and has overcome a serious injury and I respect his emotional strength, even though he is younger than me.. I will also gambarize so as not to lose.."

Chiyotairyuu, first double digit wins since July 2017: "It's really deplorable that it took me so long to get double digit wins again, but I can boast.. i want to go wild in Nagoya next basho.."

Ounoshou, makekoshi today, losing to a blatant henka by Chiyotairyuu: "I had no idea he would henka. It's me being the weak one. I will start anew!"

Houshouryuu, makekoshi but winning on the last day at his highest rank: " I got to face Ozekis and sanyaku guys and learned a lot from that. I want to add to my confidence and gambarize next basho as well!"

Daieishou, only six wins in his second basho at Komusubi: "I wanted to do sumo that will lead into the next basho. i am still not strong enough. i want to train more and aim upwards!"

Takanoshou, winning the battle of the Sekiwakes and ending the basho with a 5-10 record: "I'm glad I won on the last day. I learned a lot this basho and am reflecting upon it. I want to continue by getting that record reversed.."

Shoudai, escaping kadoban and going 9-6: "I'm totally relieved now. This was my second kadoban basho and i was overthinking things. I'd like to be involved in the yusho race and cause excitement from here on.."     

Takayasu, losing today and ending with 10 wins ahead of an attempt to return to Ozeki next basho: "I did some good sumo this basho, but I need to reflect on the bouts I lost. I will be forging my body again ahead of the next basho!"

 

Edited May 23, 2021 by Kintamayama

[Rocks 1,809]

33 minutes ago, Kintamayama said:

Chiyotairyuu, first double digit wins since July 2017: "It's really deplorable that it took me so long to get double digit wins again, but I can boast.. i want to go wild in Nagoya next basho.."

I hope he goes 5-10 in Nagoya  if this is the new Chiyotairyu. 

[Seregost 132]

I missed it for sure. Even when they say the same stuff 99% of the time, if you dig enough you can find interesting things. I'll tell you next time in case you forget again ;).

[白魔ガシ 8]

I wonder if Ishizaki will adapt to the usual talk and behaviour or stay like that. Certainly seems to have some personality atleast, one could clearly see his emotions and he was overly hasty in retrieving his paper. 

I like Wakatakakage's words. Seems he's listening to Wakanohana too.

[Sakura 1,495]

5 hours ago, Kintamayama said:

Chiyotairyuu,  "Ii want to go wild in Nagoya next basho.."

So, which hostess bar is he planning to visit?

[Godango 1,014]

7 hours ago, Kintamayama said:

As nobody seems to miss these, I'll step in for myself

I know I couldn't do it any justice. Thank you for stepping in for that lazy bugger!

[Sven H. 4]

5 hours ago, Seregost said:

I missed it for sure. Even when they say the same stuff 99% of the time, if you dig enough you can find interesting things. I'll tell you next time in case you forget again ;).

I agree--missed it much. For example, it's fascinating to see Wakatakakage address the apparently growing "book" on him that his tendency to keep his feet level/even leaves him vulnerable to being pulled or slapped down. 

[Amamaniac 2,079]

Getting rikishi comments to the press is almost as interesting as the bouts themselves, and in many ways more informative.

Keep up the great work, ... as much as time permits.

[just_some_guy 284]

18 hours ago, Kintamayama said:

My knees? As usual." ex-Aminishiki "He had trouble walking after day 8..

Concerning to hear this, even if we already knew it. The way things have been going, a Yokuzuna promotion almost seems inevitable for Terunofuji. I'd hate to see it end up Kisenosato-esque.

[Seiyashi 4,108]

1 minute ago, just_some_guy said:

I'd hate to see it end up Kisenosato-esque.

It won't be Kisenosato-esque for the simple reason that Kisenosato was a wrestler arguably at his peak up until that injury in his shin-yokozuna basho. No one expected him to be injured and to be daft about it. In contrast, with Terunofuji, everyone knows he's on borrowed time. I don't see how they deny him the rope with back to back yusho especially if he goes 13-2 or better, but his injury and effect on his longevity will definitely be talked about, and they'd be smart to start looking for reasons to promote another ozeki even as they promote Terunofuji.

Edited May 24, 2021 by Seiyashi

[Wakaebala 151]

No Takakeisho-statement? Hm....

[Kintamayama 45,524]

1 hour ago, Wakaebala said:

No Takakeisho-statement? Hm....

When he loses, he either doesn't talk or says he lost because he was weak. Just like his sumo, his talk is very predictable.

[since_94 650]

Endo looked so salty and butthurt when interviewed on sanshuraku. Totally glum expression in the sansho winners photo, too. His words about being unaware of the yusho race ring hollow.