Link to March 2021 Basho Blog Post
Link to May 2021 Basho Blog Post
Link to July 2021 Basho Post
NOVEMBER 2020 BASHO
ADDED BEGINNING DECEMBER 1
UNDER "LOWER DIVISION CHAMPIONS" ADDED MATCH VIDEO OF THE JURYO (2ND DIVISION) PLAYOFF AND OTHER MATCHES
BEGINNING DECEMBER 1, CHRIS SUMO YOUTUBE IS ADDING VIDEOS UNDER THE HEADING OF "Deep December Dives"
December 25: 118-kilo (260 pounds) Midorifuji (J2e): Better than Enho (M11w)? (9:51)
December 22: Takakento (Ms6E--Makushita--3rd Tier--non salaried): Following in Takakeisho's (O1e) footsteps? (5:42)
December 21: Bow-twirler Shohoryu (Ms24e--Makushita--3rd Tier--non salaried) on fire in November (4:29)
December 20: Chiyonokuni (M14e): Master of unbalancing opponents (8:01)
December 18: Roga (Ms12w--Makushita--3rd Tier--non salaried): Sumo star of 2021? (6:18)
December 18: Fujiazuma (J14e): When great effort brings no reward (12:05)
December 17: Kitanowaka (Ms9w--Makushita--3rd Tier--non salaried): High-school yokozuna hits a brick wall? (5:03)
December 17: Why Hoshoryu (M13e) is no Asashoryu (7:24)
(4:41)
December 16: Akiseyama's (J1e) unlikely promotion push (9:40)
December 14: How did Daieisho (M2w) fare post-operation? (5:54)
December 12: Kotonowaka (M14w): Can father and son achieve the
yokozuna dream? (8:13)
December 11: Ura (J13e): How many tricks can his injured body
perform? (8:42)
December 8: Why Enho (M11w) is heading for division two (5:08)
December 7: Mitakeumi's (S1e) November 2020: Ruined by Day 8? (5:24)
December 7: Takayasu's (K1w) November 2020: Finesse or brute force required? (8:38)
December 6: Hokutofuji (M4e): A to Z of sumo heart and soul (10:33)
December 6: Shimanoumi's (M17e) finest hour (7:49)
December 5: Takanosho's (S1w) cup dream and Oho's (Naya--Ms1w--Makushita--3rd Tier--non salaried) symbolic apron (5:01)
December 4: Tochinoshin's (M7e) November 2020: Forearm smashes and outside lefts (8:43)
December 4: Why Terunofuji (K1e) doesn't lose (8:44)
December 3: Why the media raves about Kotoshoho (M5w) (8:59)
December 1: Can troubled Shodai (O2e) keep Ozeki? (4:09)
FINAL RESULTS BANZUKE--IN THE ORDER OF RANK--ALL DIVISIONS (Sumo Reference)
Heya=Stable (see below); Shusshin=Country or Prefecture of birth
Note: Legend is at the bottom of the Banzuke. Down arrow indicates a drop (in Makuuchi--Top Division--from San'yaku--Top Rank--Ozeki, Sekiwake, Komusubi down to lower Top Rank or Maegashira [Rank and File]--for others, down a Division; Up Arrow is a promotion to a higher rank in the same way).
FINAL RESULTS BANZUKE--IN THE ORDER OF RANK--ALL DIVISIONS (Japan Sumo Association)
Rikishi (Wrestler) Links for Sekitori (Salaried--Division 1--Makuuchi and 2-- Juryo) contain well organized information about them.
November Basho Wrap-Up (Tachiai.org)
This is a series of short (1:13 to 9:41) HD videos that were created, for the most part, at the venue by an English speaking long time Sumo journalist. If you watch and read nothing else from this essay, watch these videos. They are the best way to follow the various story lines of the Basho. As good a way into this sport (even if you don't understand many of the basics) as I can recommend. Follow them from top to bottom for a chronological rehash. Many of them are also linked to below on the Day covered, to give more context to that day's action.
Note that Chris Sumo also has playlists for the September and March 2020 Basho, which are also covered below.
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Grand Sumo Results, standings, match articles, photos, videos of all matches, match analyses for the November (Kyusho) Basho, (November 8-22, 2020). Note: to the best of my knowledge, the daily NHK videos should be available on demand throughout the Basho and for a short period thereafter. Then they will be removed from the NHK website.
For background on my interest in Sumo and the reason for the blog, see the "What is this about?" page, linked from the right side of the page (or spin from "home" to it on a mobile device, then spin back to "home" for the blog.
For a list of selected "Essential Links" for the New Sumo fan, see the "Essential links" page on the right side of the blog)
Note: On mobile devices, the tables will line up better in landscape mode. Use that or reader view landscape for best results.
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The November (Kyushu) Basho (Tournament) (one of 6 annual Basho, held in the odd numbered months), was contested at Tokyo's Ryōgoku Kokugikan (1)(2) (source: Wikipedia) The 15 day tournament (20 matches a day rather than the usual 21, due to the absence of both Yokozuna, Hakuho[Y1e--Grand Champion] and Kakuryu [Y1w] due to injury). Be sure to follow the Japanese Sumo Association's Absentee information, which covers injury and other related absences. There are links to it also under each day's results links.
For a list of selected "Essential Links" for the New Sumo fan, see the "Essential links" page on the right side of the blog)
Note: Source for all Rikishi (wrestler) links, unless otherwise specifically stated , is Sumo Reference, which is, without question, the most exhaustive, time encompassing (back to the mid-18th Century), freely available, and easy to use interconnected sports database I have seen. The amount of information contained is staggering.
Note: All articles linked to below, unless otherwise specifically stated, are in English. All Nikkansports.com articles are in Japanese. For some quotes, I have used Google Tanslate for English translations. The translations are "primitive" (the nicest adjective I can think of, but the best I can do). For real English translations of Rikishi quotes, I would recommend Chris Sumo Youtube.
Note: On mobile devices, the tables will line up better in landscape mode. Use that or reader view landscape for best results.
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The November (Kyushu) Basho (Tournament) (one of 6 annual Basho, held in the odd numbered months), was contested at Tokyo's Ryōgoku Kokugikan (1)(2) (source: Wikipedia) The 15 day tournament (20 matches a day rather than the usual 21, due to the absence of both Yokozuna, Hakuho[Y1e--Grand Champion] and Kakuryu [Y1w] due to injury). Be sure to follow the Japanese Sumo Association's Absentee information, which covers injury and other related absences. There are links to it also under each day's results links.
Complete Banzuke (rankings for this Tournament, along with other relevant links) can be found at Sumo Reference (all 6 divisions--abbreviated) and the Japanese Sumo Association, (all 6 divisions--the JSA link is only to the current Basho)--click on any Rikishi name and you will find a complete accounting of their performances in the present, as well as the last 5 Basho before this one. Note for dimensions: Kilograms*2.2=pounds. Centimeters*.394=inches). There is also a Banzuke produced by the Japan Times.
In addition, Fred Pinkerton keeps up a graphic "rolling Banzuke" with connecting horizontal lines angling up or down for each Rikishi over the course of the last 3 Basho.
July--September--November 2020
The last 15 Tournaments (November 2017--May 2020) (.pdf format, 1p.) Increase the size and you won't lose the definition.
I cannot give higher praise to a graphic representation than to say that this is the "Minard Map" of Sumo ranking. More on the Minard map can be found here.
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Note: Y(okozuna); O(zeki); S(ekiwaki); and K(omusubi) are Top Ranked Rikishi (in the order listed). Also known as san'yaku (Wikipedia)
July--September--November 2020
The last 15 Tournaments (November 2017--May 2020) (.pdf format, 1p.) Increase the size and you won't lose the definition.
I cannot give higher praise to a graphic representation than to say that this is the "Minard Map" of Sumo ranking. More on the Minard map can be found here.
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Note: Y(okozuna); O(zeki); S(ekiwaki); and K(omusubi) are Top Ranked Rikishi (in the order listed). Also known as san'yaku (Wikipedia)
Glossary of finishing moves (Kimarite): (Wikimedia)
For Video demonstrations of all major (and some not so major) Kamarite (finishing moves), see the excellent NHK video Primer: The Techniques of Sumo. Techniques are arranged by major category. Note that all finishing moves below are linked to a video demonstrating the move.
Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport are the envelopes that the Referee (Gyoji) presents to winning Rikishi after a match. This is prize money put up by sponsors for that particular bout. Banners are carried around the dohyo (ring) advertising the sponsor's product. The winner gets all the Rikishi share of the money. For more on how this works, see this Japan Times article by John Gunning.
For Video demonstrations of all major (and some not so major) Kamarite (finishing moves), see the excellent NHK video Primer: The Techniques of Sumo. Techniques are arranged by major category. Note that all finishing moves below are linked to a video demonstrating the move.
Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport are the envelopes that the Referee (Gyoji) presents to winning Rikishi after a match. This is prize money put up by sponsors for that particular bout. Banners are carried around the dohyo (ring) advertising the sponsor's product. The winner gets all the Rikishi share of the money. For more on how this works, see this Japan Times article by John Gunning.
For more on "envelope" accounting the September 2020 Basho see the article at Tachai.org: "Aki Kensho Summary". The Twitter link in the article links directly (see docs.google) to a spreadsheet that details envelopes won on each day of the Basho. Note that the higher ranked the Rikishi is, the more envelopes he usually receives.
Tachai.org Kensho analysis for November 2020 Basho (ADDED NOVEMBER 26, 2020)
The prize for winning the Tournament is about 10 million yen (about 95,000 USD at the moment). Base salary for Top Tier Rikishi is about 8,800 USD per month.
More on Chamionship Prizes (NHK Sumpedia Video)
More on Prize Money (NHK Sumopedia Video)
For over 50 more short videos (1-2 minutes) see the NHK Sumopedia Library, the best and most entertaining way for the neophyte to learn various aspects about the sport, from ritual to strategy and tactics.
Stable (Beya) Guide (Japanese Sumo Association (in English)
Note that Makuuchi (Top Tier) Rikishi do not usually fight stablemates in Basho.
To follow the November Basho chronologically, read from the bottom up. Below this tournament is a recap of the September Basho, held in Tokyo. Below that is a recap of the July Basho. Below that is a link to selected information about the March Basho, which is when I started this blog. There was no May Basho due to the Pandemic.
To follow the November Basho chronologically, read from the bottom up. Below this tournament is a recap of the September Basho, held in Tokyo. Below that is a recap of the July Basho. Below that is a link to selected information about the March Basho, which is when I started this blog. There was no May Basho due to the Pandemic.
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Previews
NHK Video Preview (available on demand for a limited time) (As of November 28, this preview has been removed from the NHK site)
Tachai.org Blog has the following preview article and podcasts.
Newspaper Previews
Hakuho pulls out of November basho, 3rd in row on the sidelines (Asahi Shimbun)
Yokozuna Hakuho withdraws from November basho (Mainichi Shimbun)
Back injury forces yokozuna Kakuryu out of year's final basho (Mainichi Shimbun)
THE CONTESTANTS
San'yaku (Top Rank)
Y=Yokozuna (highest rank);
O=Ozeki (2nd rank);
S=Sekiwake (3rd Rank);
K=Komusubi (4th rank)--it's a little more complex than this, but for now let's leave it be. That is how it is generally understood. These are the "top rank" rikishi.
Rank and Filers
M=Maegashira (Ranked from 18 up to 1)--whenever any of these beats a Y it is called a Kinboshi (Gold Star Win).
e=East technically 1/2 rank above w=West
Y=Yokozuna (highest rank);
O=Ozeki (2nd rank);
S=Sekiwake (3rd Rank);
K=Komusubi (4th rank)--it's a little more complex than this, but for now let's leave it be. That is how it is generally understood. These are the "top rank" rikishi.
Rank and Filers
M=Maegashira (Ranked from 18 up to 1)--whenever any of these beats a Y it is called a Kinboshi (Gold Star Win).
e=East technically 1/2 rank above w=West
In this Basho there are 3 Ozeki, Takakeisho (O1e), Asanoyama (O1w), and, in his first Tournament as an Ozeki, Shodai (O2e) (winner of the September Aki (Autumn) Tournmament (see below)). One Rookie, Akua (M16w), makes his Makuuchi (Top Division) debut at age 30.
The 42 (Banzuke) contestants' nation of origin:
Japan: 31
Mongolia: 8
Georgia: 1
Bulgaria: 1
Brazil: 1
Text Only Banzuke for Makuuchi (Kyusho) 2020 Basho
Kyusho 2020
Tokyo, Ryōgoku Kokugikan
*=Promoted from Juryo (2nd Division)
R=Rookie (1st Makuuchi Tournament)
Source for all except height and weight: Sumo Reference
Source for height and weight: Japan Sumo Association
Note: Centimeters to Inches *.394; Kilograms to Pounds *2.205
Rank Ring Name Nation/ Stable d/m/y DOB H W
Prefecture cent. KG
O1e Takakeisho Hyogo Chiganoura 05.08.1996 175 183
O2e Shodai Kumamoto Tokitsukaze 05.11.1991 184 170
S1w Takanosho Chiba Chiganoura 14.11.1994 184 163
K1e Terunofuji Mongolia Isegahama 29.11.1991 191 173
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M1e Kiribayama Mongolia Michinoku 24.04.1996 187 138
M1w Wakatakakage Fukushima Arashio 06.12.1994 180 129
M3e Kagayaki Ishikawa Takadagawa 01.06.1994 193 160
M4e Hokutofuji Saitama Hakkaku 15.07.1992 185 162
M5w Kotoshoho Chiba Sadogatake 26.08.1999 191 156
M6e Takarafuji Aomori Isegahama 18.02.1987 185 166
M7e Tochinoshin Georgia Kasugano 13.10.1987 192 176
M8w Terutsuyoshi Hyogo Isegahama 17.01.1995 169 114
M9e Tokushoryu Nara Kise 22.08.1986 183 192
M9w Kotoeko Miyazaki Sadogatake 20.11.1991 177 131
M10e Ryuden Yamanashi Takadagawa 10.11.1990 190 148
M12e Yutakayama Niigata Tokitsukaze 22.09.1993 185 173
M14e Chiyonokuni* Mie Kokonoe 07.10.1990 182 144
M14w Kotonowaka* Chiba Sadogatake 11.19.1997 188 166
M15e Chiyotairyu Tokyo Kokonoe 14.11.1988 181 171
M15w Kotoyuki* Kagawa Sadogatake 04.02.1991 177 187
M16e Chiyoshoma* Mongolia Kokonoe 07.20.1991 184 137
M17e Shimanoumi Mie Kise 11.07.1989 179 160
Short video features on the contestants (NHK) (ADDED NOVEMBER 25, 2020)
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NHK 2020 Basho Highlights (27:59)
Full match videos of 15 selected Basho matches, including the Final Day and Playoff Matches between Takakeisho and Terunofuji. (Japan Sumo Association) This video has been removed by JSA as of December 27, 2020.
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Day 15 (Shenshuraku--Basho Final Day)
Notable: (for links to Rikishi, see the Roster above).
Takakeisho (O1w) (13-2) Terunofuji (K1e) (13-2)
Playoff: Takakeisho defeated Terunofuji by Oshidashi (Frontal Push Out). I have not been able to find an official time.
Video:
The November Basho ended in the most exciting way possible. Takakeisho (O1w) (5'9", 403 pounds--see roster above for metric measurements) (13-1) faced Terunofuji (K1e) (6'3", 381 pounds) (12-2). A win for Takakeisho would clinch Yusho (Championship) for him. A loss would lead to a playoff. Terunofuji won the match with an emphatic Abisetaoshi (Backward Force Down), Sumo's equivalent of what in Professional Wrestling would be seen as a dominating body slam. Takakeisho almost won with two different techniques, a slap down and then a push out, but Terunofuji fought him off. Finally after a 10 and 1/2 second battle, he achieved a vice grip on Takakeisho's mawashi (belt) and then, according to Chris Sumo's account:
"I saw Takakeisho betray himself, his principles, through fear, and over strategizing. He just couldn't picture victory without some sort of parry. I saw Teru unrattled, transfixed, settling for nothing less than a vice like inside left, from which he could have won any number of ways. And he chose the most devastating."
As Takakeisho got to his feet after being pancaked into the sand and clay, part of it on his back and hip, it looked as if he had no chance in the upcoming playoff. The Komusubi, finally back up in san'yaku (Top Rank) after being demoted from Ozeki to as low as Jonidan (Division 5--no salary) due to injury and illness, looked far more like the Ozeki than the only Ozeki left in the field. It looked like the playoff would give Terunofuji his 2nd Yusho of the year.
But that isn't how it happened. Again, Chris Sumo. paraphrasing what he thought Takakeisho's thoughts might be:
"'I've got his number. My thrusts were strong enough. I don't need to parry. And I certainly won't be after what he just did. There's only one place I'm sending him after that. Straight into that audience'. I (Chris Sumo) saw Takakeisho display nerves of steel to lock down anger and fear in tandem. I saw him put into practice what it means to him to be 'mentally strong.'"
Takakeisho went back to his go to Sumo, which some might call "one dimensional." Push and thrust, relentlessly push and thrust to never let the opponent get near his mawashi. Push and thrust until there was only one Rikishi in the dohyo (ring). And within about 5 seconds, it was all over. A completely one sided match, and the first Yusho by an Ozeki since 2017.
And again, Chris Sumo.
"And when it was over, I saw Takakeisho's lips buckle as he proved a point to his most demanding audience (his father). I saw a man laughed at for wanting to be a Yokozuna now one step away from being a Yokozuna" (an Ozeki that wins consecutive Basho is promoted to Yokozuna).
And so the five Basho of 2020 (the May Basho was cancelled due to the Pandemic), yielded 5 different champions (the 4th time in the last 29 years--1957, 1972, and 1991 were the others--source: Nikkansports--that has happened): the shock Yusho of Tokoshoryu (M17w), longtime journeyman, in January; Hakuho (Y1e--Grand Champion) winning the last Basho in which both Yokozuna fully participated, in March; Terunofuji, finally back in Makuuchi (Top Division--M17e) in July, Shodai (S1e) in September, a victory which led to Ozeki promotion; and Takakeisho in November.
Another year "in the books."
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How they got to the Playoff. For Finishing Move and Time breakdowns, see below
Key: Day #; Rikishi; Match Time (seconds) W (win) or L (loss); Finishing Move; Opponent; Opponent Rank
1. Takakeisho 04.3s W Oshidashi-Takayasu (K1w)
1. Terunofuji 03.8s W Yorikiri-Kagayaki (M3e)
2. Takakeisho 04.2s W Tsukidashi-Wakatakakage(M1w)
2. Terunofuji 05.7s W Uwatenage-Osanayama(O1w)
3. Takakeisho 09.0s W Tsukiotoshi-Kiribayama (M1e)
3. Terunofuji 04.9s W Oshidashi-Onosho(M2e)
4. Takakeisho 06.4s W Oshidashi-Onosho(M2e)
4. Terunofuji 15.8s W Yorikiri-Okinoumi(M3w)
5. Takakeisho 04.5s W Tukidashi-Daieisho(M2w)
5. Terunofuji 10.7s W Uwatenage-Hokutofuji(M4e)
6. Takakeisho 03.7s W Hatakikome-Kagayaki(M3e)
6. Terunofuji 08.3s W Yorikiri-Kiribayama(M1e)
7. Takakeisho 03.0s W Oshidashi-Okinoumi(M3w)
7. Terunofuji 09.7s W Sukuinage-Wakatakakage(M1w)
8. Takakeisho 02.6s W Hikiotashi-Hokutofuji(M4e)
8. Terunofuji 09.8s L Oshidashi-Daieisho(M2w)
9. Takakeisho 15.2s L Hatakikome-Tobizaru(M4w)
9. Terunofuji 23.0s L Okuridashi-Takayasu(K1w)
10. Takakeisho 10.3s W Hatakikome-Myogiryu(M5e)
10. Terunofuji 06.9s W Tsuridashi-Tobizaru(M4w)
11. Takakeisho 04.3s W Tsukiotoshi-Kotoshoho(M5w)
11. Terunofuji 12.5s W Kimedashi-Myogiryu(M5e)
12. Takakeisho 02.6s W Tsukidashi-Takarafuji(M6e)
12. Terunofuji 03.3s W Yorikiri-Mitakeumi(S1e)
13. Takakeisho 10.4s W Oshidashi-Shimanoumi(M17e)
13. Terunofuji 17.1s W Oshidashi-Ryuden(M10e)
14. Takakeisho 06.9s W Tsukidashi-Mitakeumi(S1e)
14. Terunofuji 13.6s W Yorikiri-Shimanoumi(M17e)
15. Takakeisho 10.8s L Abisetaoshi-Terunofuji(K1e)
15. Terunofuji 10.8s W Abisetaoshi-Takakeisho(O1e)
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Takakeisho (Win) Finishing Moves
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Out 9, Down 5
Frontal 9
Thrust 6, Push 5, Slap 2, Pull 1
Hand 1
(Loss) Finishing Moves
Down 2
Backward 1
Force 1, Slap 1
Terunofuji (Win) Finishing Moves
Out 9, Down 4
Frontal 8, Backward 1
Force 7, Throw 3, Push 2, Lift 1
Over 1
Arm 4
(Loss) Finishing Moves
Out 3
Frontal 2, Rear 1
Push 3
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Match Times (based on 15 matches)
Takakeisho Terunofuji
Total Time: 1 min. 38.8 seconds T T: 2:30.2
Longest: 15.2 seconds Longest: 23.0 seconds
Shortest: 2.6 seconds Shortest: 3.3 seconds
Average: 6.6 seconds Average: 10.1 seconds
Time/Matches Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 7 0-4.9 seconds: 4
5-9.9 seconds: 4 5-9.9 seconds: 4
10-19.9 seconds: 4 10-19.9 seconds 6
20-29.9 seconds: 1
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Prizes:
Gino-Sho (Technique Prize): Terunofuji (K1e) (13-2) Jun-yusho (2nd Place)
Kanto-Sho (Fighting Spirit Prize): Chionokuni (M14e) (10-5) and Shimanoumi (M17e) (11-4)
Shukun-Sho (Outstanding Performance): None awarded
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Yusho Race: Day by Day (Top 2 and Winner) (Day 15)
*=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
R=Rookie
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
(# wins)
Takakeisho (O1w) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 13
Terunofuji (K1e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Playoff: Takakeisho (O1w) defeated Terunofuji (K1e) by Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)
KACHI-KOSHI (WINNING RECORD) ELIMINATED FROM CONTENTION
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Shimanoumi (M17e) 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 11 11
Daieisho (M2w) 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 9 10
Chiyonokuni* (M14e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 9 10
Takarafuji (M6e) 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9
Tochinosin (M7e) 0 0 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 8 9
Ruyden (M10e) 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 9 9
Meisei (M10w) 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 9
Chiyotairyu (M15e) 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 9
Akua (M16w)*R 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9
Takanosho (S1w) 0 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 8
Takaysu (K1w) 0 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 7 8
Kotoshoho (M5w) 0 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8
Tamawashi (M6w) 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 8 8
Endo (M7w) 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 7 8
Tokushoryu (M9e) 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8 8
Ichinojo (M13w) 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Chiyoshoma* (M16w) 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 8
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Other Division Yusho (Champions)
Lower Division Champions: "Hakuho's recruit keeps winning" (Chris Sumo Youtube, 6:52)
Juryo (2nd Division): Midorifuji (J2e) (10-5) defeated Kyokushuho (J10w) by Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi) in a Playoff after Kyokushuho had won their scheduled match by Slap Down (Hatakikomi) to force the playoff. Two of Midorifuji's 5 defeats were as a Juryo substitute in the Makuuchi (Top Division) Basho
Division Two Wrap Up (Chris Sumo Youtube--6:26)
Note: Mitorifuji (5'7" 251 pounds) uses the Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)as his go to Kimarite (finishing move--23% of his wins). He employed the most used Kimarite (Frontal Push Out--Oshidashi and Frontal Force Out--Yorikiri) in only 34 % of his wins. According to the Japan Sumo Association he used"other techniques" 43% of the time. In this Basho he used Katasukashi in 4 of his 10 wins, Twist Down (Makiotoshi) once, and Head Pivot Throw (Zubuneri) once. How impressed the lower level Makuuchi Rikishi will be with his dazzling wizardry is yet to be seen. His match with Ikinojo (6'4" 436 lbs) should be particularly interesting. It is also possible that he may battle Enho (5'7" 202 lbs) either as Maegashira or as a Juryo substitute, which should also be fun to watch.
In the November Makuuchi Basho, Mitorifuji lost two matches as a Juryo substitute: to M16w Rookie Akua by Slap Down (Hakakikomi) in 1.5 seconds in the opening match of Day 3, and to M16e Chiyoshoma, again by Hakakikomi in 4.5 seconds in the opening match of Day 10. Both opponents were Juryo promotions after the September Basho. (ADDED DECEMBER 1)
Ryuku day by day (Selected videos available at present)
Hokuseiho day by day (Selected videos available at present)
Note: since beginning his Sumo career, Hokuseiho has fought 3 Basho, one in Jonokuchi (Division 6), one in Jonidan (Division 5) and one in Sandanme (Division 4). He has won all three Yusho (championships) with a combined record of 21-0. Look for him in Makushita (Division 3) in January.
Jonidan (5th Division--non salary): Ofukasawa (Jd6w) (7-0) defeated Osuzki (Jd55w) in a Playoff by Frontal Force Out (Yorkiri).
Ofukasawa day by day (Selected videos available at present)
Note: Nogami, age 30, began his Sumo career at the beginning of 2009. He has never reached salaried level, his highest rank being Makushita (Ms8e) in September 2019. Injury then forced him to miss the next 5 Basho, dropping him to Jonokuchi, the lowest Division. He will be in Jonidan in January.
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Quotable:
Takakeisho's thoughts on the win, his sumo philosophy, etc.--accompanied by 4 of his Basho wins (Chris Sumo Youtube)
"If you are strong, you win. If you are weak, you lose. I want to face myself."
Takakeisho on his Sumo philosophy
Terunofuji's thoughts on the Basho, his goals, etc.--along with 3 of his Basho Wins (Chris Sumo Youtube)
Short statements by Takakeisho (Yusho--Champion), Terunofuji (Jun-Yusho--2nd Place and Gino-Sho--Technique Prize), Chionokuni (Kanto-Sho--Fighting Spirit Prize), and Shimanoumi (Kanto-Sho--Fighting Spirit Prize)
(Japanese Sumo Association)
These are video statements (Japanese) that are translated into print English at the site.
This year's corona wrestlers really did their best."
Hachikaku (Japanese Sumo Association President).
Results:
Day 15: November 21: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Makuuchi Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Juryo Cumulative Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Sekitori (Salary--combined Makuuchi and Jurio) Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 15: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Nikkansports Daily Results: This is in a Banzuke (Ranking) form, with each match opponent listed, match by match. It is the best way to follow the Basho, and gives the most well organized information in the least amount of space. It is in Japanese, but in my opinion, some of the English Language sources could profit from using this form. Names would have to be abbreviated, but certainly something worth looking into. This is a masterwork of condensed information. (ADDED NOVEMBER 21, 2020)
Day 15 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
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Articles:
Tachiai.org: Day 15 Recap
Kyodo News--same story as JT, different photos.
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page . It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board: Day After pictures of Takakeisho's Day After press conference
Nikkan Sports Day 15 Photo Feature: Photos from selected matches. In Japanese (Google Translate)
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 15 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what these great rikishi do).
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Cumulative Basho Nuts and Bolts: Absences from the Basho; Basho Leaders; Kachi-Kochi (winning Tournament)--Make-Kochi (losing Tournament); Top Rank Wins; Rookie Performance; Maegashira v San'yaku; Juryo Substitutes; Finishing Moves; Match Time; Stable Results--All Divisions and Makuuchi
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2 (including 1 forfeit)-12
O2E Shodai 3-2 (including 1 forfeit)-10
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Basho Leaders (1st, 2nd)
By cumulative record
13-2:
Takakeisho (O1e) (Yusho) (8-0, 8-1, 13-1, 13-2); Terunofuji (K1e) (7-0, 7-2, 13-2)
Kachi-Koshi--(winning record--8 wins or more--leads to rank promotion)
Make-Koshi--(losing record--8 losses or more--leads to rank and/or Division demotion)
Key: Basho Day on which the minimum record was achieved; Rikishi; Rank; Final Record; Basho Day on which it first happened
*=Promoted from Juryo after the September 2020 Basho
R=Rookie
Kachi-Koshi
8: Takakeisho (O1e) (13-2)
9: Shimanoumi (M17e) (11-4); Takarafuji (M6e) (9-6);
10: Ryuden (M10e) (9-6); Terunofuji (K1e) (13-2);
11: Daieisho (M2w) (10-5)
12. Chiyonokuni* (M14e); (10-5); Hokutofuji (M4e) (11-4)
13: Chiotairyu (M15e) (9-6); Meisei (M10w) (9-6)
14: Chioshoma* (M16e) (8-7); Akua*R (M16w) (9-6); Tokoshoryu (M9e) (8-7); Tochinoshin (M7e) (9-6); Tamawashi (M6w) (8-7); Kotoshoho (M5w)(8-7); Takanosho (S1w) (8-7)
15: Ichinojo (M13w) (8-7); Endo (M7w) (8-7); Takayasu (K1w) (8-7)
Make-Koshi:
Kotoyuki* (M15w) 0-0-15 (absences)
8: Enho (M11w) (3-12)
9: Kirbayama (M1e) (3-12)
10: Sadanoumi (M11e) (5-10); Terutsuyashi (M8w) (5-10); Wakatakakage (M1w) (7(incl. 1 forfeit)-8)
11: Yutakayama (M12e) (6-9); Myogiryu (M5e) (4-11)
12: Aoyama (M8e) (6-9); Tobizaru (M4w) (6-9)
13: Okinoumi (M3w) (6-9); Kagayaki (M3e) (5-10)
14: Kotoeko (M9w) (6-9); Kaisei (M12w) (6-9); Onosho (M2e) (7-8); Mitakeumi (S1e) (7-8)
15: Hoshoryu (M13e) (7-8); Kotonowaka (M14w) (7-8)
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
0-0-15 (absences): Y1e Hakuho (Grand Champion); Y1w Kakuryu
13-2: O1e Takakeisho (Yusho-- Won Playoff); 13-2: K1e Terunofuji 13-2 (Jun-Yusho--Lost Playoff)
8-7: S1w Takanosho
8-7: K1w Takayasu
7-8: S1e Mitakeumi
3-2: O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--3-2-10)
1-2: O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--1-2-12)
53-30 (including 2 forfeit lossses) 52 absences
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Rookie
M16w Akua (9-6) (0-2, 1-2, 1-4, 5-4, 5-5, 7-5, 7-6, 9-6)
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Maegashira v San'yaku
Final (By rank)
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-6; (3-12)
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-6 (1f win); (7-8)
Onosho (M2e) 1-5 (1f win); (7-8)
Daieisho (M2w) 4-2; (10-5)
Kagayake (M3e) 1-4; (5-10)
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-3; (6-9)
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-4; (11-4)
Tobizaru (M4w) 3-2; (6-9)
Myogiru (M5e) 1-3; (4-11)
Kotoshoho (M5w) 3-1; (8-7)
Takarafuji (M6e) 0-3; (9-6)
Tamawashi (M6w) 0-2; (8-7)
Tochinosin (M7e) 1-0; (9-6)
Ryuden (M10e) 0-1; (9-6)
Shimanoumi (M17e) 0-2; (11-4)
19 (including 2 forfeit wins)-44; (113 [including 2 forfeit wins]-112)
September Basho (see below) (By rank)
Terunofuji (M1e)......5-2 (8-5-1)
Takanasho (M1w)......4-2 (10-5)
Hakotofuji (M2e)......2-4 (6-9)
Tamawashi (M2w)......3-3 (5-10)
Myogiryu (M3e)......3-4 (6-9)
Terutsuyoshi (M3w)......1-5 (5-10)
Yutakayama (M4e)......0-3(1f) (2-6)(1f)-7)
Tochinoshin (M4w)......3-4 (6-9)
Kiribayama (M5e)......3-2(1f) (9-4(1f)-2)
Takarafuji (M5w)......2-2 (7-8)
Takayasu (M6e)......1-1 (10-5)
Kagayaki (M6w)......0-1 (8-7)
Ryuden (M7e)......1-0 (6-9)
Wakatakage (M8w)......0-1 (11(1f)-4)
Tobizaru (R) (M14e)......0-2 (11-4)
28-36 (including 2 forfeit losses); (110 [including 1 forfeit win]-104-14 [absences])
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Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 1: Shimanoumi (M17e) (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Day 2: Chiyoshoma (M16e) (2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 3: Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 6: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (4-2) defeated Shohozan (J2w) (0-1) (1-5)
Day 7: Ishiura (J3e) (1-0) (4-3) defeated Kotonowaka (M14w) (3-4)
Day 8: Shimanoumi (M17e) (7-1) defeated Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1) (5-3)
Day 9: Akua (M16w) (5-4) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-2) (5-4, including 1 forfeit win)
Day 10: Chiyoshoma (M16e) (6-4) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-2) (7-3)
Day 11: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (7-4 defeated Ishiura (J3e) (1-1) (6-5)
Day 12: Kotonowaka (M14w) (7-5) defeated Chiyonoo J1w) (0-2) (4-8)
Day 13: Chiyomaru (J4e) (1-1) (8-5) defeated Akua (M16w) (7-6
Day 14: Chioshoma (M16e) (8-6) defeated Ishiura (J3e) (1-2) (8-6)
Day 15: Sadanoumi (M11e) 9(5-10 defeated Ishiura (J3e) (1-3) (8-7)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-2
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-2
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-2
Shohozan (J2w) 0-1
Ishiura (J3e) 1-3
Chiyomaru (J4e) 1-1
2-11
September Basho:
Kotonowaka (J2w)......1-0
Kotoyuki (J2e)........1-0
Wakamotoharu (J3e)....1-0
Chiyonoo (J6e)........0-1
Nishikigi (J1w).......0-2
Ikioi (J1e)...........0-3
3-6
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Finishing Moves
6 more finishing moves were used in the November Basho than in the September. There were 9 finishing moves in November that were not used in September. There were 3 used in September that were not used in November.
Cumulative through 15 days: 28 Finishing Moves (286 matches--not including forfeits):
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For the September Basho (see below): 22 Finishing Moves (270 matches--not including forfeits or losing techniques)
Head Lock Throw (Kubinage)............2---0
Fusen (forfeit)........................2---7
Non-Techniques--Losing Techniques......0---2
(See September Basho below for details on losing techniques)
Out 159---158, Down 127---112
Frontal 166---161, Rear 11---14, Backward 3---1
Push 98---95, Force 64---65, Slap 38---23, Thrust 37---37, Throw 34---29, Crush 4---10, Swing 3---4, Lift 1---0, Scoop 1---0, Sweep 1---0, Trip 1---1, Pull 4---6
Under 7---8, Over 14---10
Arm 29---31, Thigh 5---0, Hand 4---6, Foot 1---0, Head 1---0, Leg 1---3, Shoulder 1---4
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Cumulative Time of Matches (15 Days, 286 matches)
Final November
--- = September Basho (272 matches)
Total Time: 47 minutes, 59.5 seconds---38:45.2
Longest Match: 93.4 seconds (Day 11)--110.7 (Day 1)
Shortest Match 0.5 seconds (Day 11)-----0.5 (Day 8)
Average Match: 10.1 seconds-------------8.5
Time/Matches (16 matches lasted more than 30 seconds in November. There were 6 in September.)
0-4.9 seconds: 123---N.A.(i.e. I didn't calculate it)
5-9.9 seconds: 76---197 (0-9.9)
10-19.9 seconds 53----56
20-29.9 seconds 18----13
30-39.9 seconds 7-----4
40-49.9 seconds 2-----0
50-59.9 seconds 2-----1
60-69.9 seconds 1-----0
70-79.9 seconds 2-----0
80-89.9 seconds 1-----0
90-99.9 seconds 1-----0
110.7 seconds 0-----1
Stable Results
Heya (Japan Sumo Association calls it Beya) (Stable) Records (all Divisions) Source: Sumoforum.net
Makuuchi Stable Records:
Note: Stable links below include information about the Stable Master, Coaches, Rikishi by Division; Also information about Gyogi (Referees) and Yobidashi (Ring Announcers) by Division, affiliated with the stable.
For more on the role of yobidashi, see these Japan Times articles, and this NHK Sumopedia video (1:55)
22 stables.
Most Makuuchi (Top Tier) Rikishi (wrestlers)
3: Isegahama; Tatsunami; Oitzekaze; Sadogatake
2: Chiganoura; Kise; Hakkaku; Kasugano; Takadagawa; Tokitzukaze; Sakaigawa
1. 11 Heya (Beya)
Stable Record (by winning percentage)
Chiganoura (.700) (10 Rikishi, including 2 Makuuchi and 1 Juryo)
Takakeisho (O1e) 13-2 (won Playoff--Yusho)
Takanosho (S1w) 8-7
Total: 21-9: Average: 10.5-4.5
Kise (.633) (30 Rikishi,including 2 Makuuchi and 5 Juryo)
Tokoshoryu (M9e) 8-7
Shimanoumi (M17e) 11-4
Total: 19-11: Average: 9.5-5.5
Isegahama (.600) (16 Rikishi, including 3 Makuuchi and 2 Juryo; 1 Makuuchi and 1 Juryo Yobidashi)
Terunofuji (K1e) 13-2 (lost Playoff--Jun Yusho--Gino Sho (Technique Prize))
Takarafuji (M6e) 9-6
Terutsuyoshi (M8e) 5-10
Total: 27-18: Average: 9-6
Hakkaku (.567) (23 Rikishi, including 2 Makuuchi)
Okinoumi (M3w) 6-9
Hokutofuji (M4e) 11-4
Total: 17-13: Average: 8.5-6.5
Tatsunami (.556) (19 Rikishi, including 3 Makuuchi; 1 San'yaku [Top Rank] Gyogi)
Meisei (M10w) 9-6
Hoshoryu (M13e) 7-8
Akua *R (M16w) 9-6
Total: 25-20: Average: 8.3-6.7
Oitekaze (.533) (21 Rikishi, including 3 Makuuchi and 3 Juryo; 1 Makuuchi Gyogi)
Daieisho (M2w) 10-5
Tobizaru (M4w) 6-9
Endo (M7w) 8-7
Total: 24-21: Average: 8-7
Tagonoura (.533) (14 Rikishi, including 1 Makuuchi; 1 Juryo Gyogi and 1 Juryo Yobidashi)
Takayasu (K1w) 8-7
Kataonami (.533) (4 Rikishi, including 1 Makuuchi
Tamawashi (M6w) (8-7)
Minato (.533) (10 Rikishi, including 1 Makuuchi; 1 Makuuchi Gyogi)
Ichinojo (M13w) 8-7
Kasugano (.500) (17 Rikishi, inluding 2 Makuuchi; 1 San'yaku [Top Rank] Gyogi, 1 Makuuchi Gyogi, 1 Juryo Gyogi, and 1 San'yaku Yobidashi)
Tochinoshin (M7e) 9-6
Ayoyama (M8e) 6-9
Total: 15-15: Average 7.5-7.5
Sadogatake (.467)(35 Rikishi, including 4 Makuuchi, and 1 Juryo; 2 Makuuchi Yobidashi)
Kotshoho (M5w) 8-7
Kotoeko (M9w) 6-9
Kotonowaka (M14w) 7-8
Total: 21-24: Average: 7-8
Takadagawa (.467) (23 Rikishi, including 2 Makuuchi and 1 Juryo; Chief Gyoji)
http://www.sumo.or.jp/EnSumoDataSumoBeya/detail/22/
Kagayaki (M3e) 5-10
Ryuden (M10e) 9-6
Total: 14-16: Average: 7-8
Dewanoumi (.467) (16 Rikishi, including 1 Makuuchi; 1 Juryo Gyogi, and 1 Juryo Yobidashi)
http://www.sumo.or.jp/EnSumoDataSumoBeya/detail/47/
Mitakeumi (S1w) 7-8
Arashio (.467) (10 Rikishi, including 1 Makuuchi and 1 Juryo)
Wakatakakage (M1w) 7(including 1 forfeit)-8
Onomatsu (.467) (16 Rikishi, including 1 Makuuchi)
Onosho (M2e) 7-8
Tokitsukaze (.450) (17 Rikishi, including 2 Makuuchi)
Shodai (O2e) 3-2(including 1 forfeit)-10 (absences)
Yutakayama (M4e) 6-9
Total=9-11: Average 4.5-5.5
Tomozuna (.400) (12 Rikishi, including 1 Makuuchi and 2 Juryo; 1 Makuuchi Gyogi and 2 Makuuchi Yobidashi)
Kaisei (M12w) 6-9
Takasago (.333) (22 Rikishi, including 1 Makuuchi; 1 Juryo Gyogi, and 2 Yobidashi--1 Makuuchi and 1 Juryo)
Asanoyama (O1w) 1-2(including 1 forfeit)-12
Sakaigawa (.300) (23 Rikishi, including 2 Makuuchi)
Myogiryu (M5e) 4-11
Sadanoumi (M11e) 5-10
Total: 9-21: Average: 4.5-10.5
Michinoku (.200) (17 Rikishi, including 2 Makuuchi [Y1w Kakuryu])
Kiribayama (M1e) 3-12
Miyagino: (.200) (16 Rikishi, including 2 Makuuchi [Y1e--Grand Champion Hakuho), and 1 Juryo; 1 Makuuchi Gyogo and 1 Makuuchi Yobidashi)
Enho (M11w) 3-12
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Day 15 Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data
48.1s M13w Ichinojo (8-7) uwatedashinage M16e Chiyoshoma (8-7)
02.8s M11e Sadanoumi (5-10) yorikiri J3e Ishiura (8-7)
05.8s M10w Meisei (9-6) oshidashi M17e Shimanoumi (11-4)
02.3s M14e Chiyonokuni (10-5) kotenage M9w Kotoeko (6-9)
03.7s M16w Akua (9-6) kubinage M9e Tokushoryu (8-7)
04.7s M8w Terutsuyoshi (5-10) oshidashi M12w Kaisei (6-9)
02.7s M8e Aoiyama (6-9) oshidashi M15e Chiyotairyu (9-6)
02.8s M7w Endo (8-7) hatakikomi M13e Hoshoryu (7-8)
27.9s M11w Enho (3-12) yorikiri M4w Tobizaru (6-9)
09.7s M4e Hokutofuji (11-4) yorikiri M10e Ryuden (9-6)
16.5s M12e Yutakayama (6-9) oshidashi M3e Kagayaki (5-10)
02.1s M2w Daieisho (10-5) kubinage M5w Kotoshoho (8-7)
03.3s M2e Onosho (7-8) oshidashi M5e Myogiryu (4-11)
31.0s M1w Wakatakakage (7-8) yorikiri M14w Kotonowaka (7-8)
04.1s M3w Okinoumi (6-9) uwatenage M1e Kiribayama (3-12)
02.6s K1w Takayasu (8-7) yorikiri M6w Tamawashi (8-7)
05.2s M7e Tochinoshin (9-6) hatakikomi S1w Takanosho (8-7)
03.3s S1e Mitakeumi (7-8) tsukiotoshi M6e Takarafuji (9-6)
10.8s K1e Terunofuji (13-2) abisetaoshi O1e Takakeisho (13-2)
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Finishing Moves (19 Matches)
Head Lock Throw (Kubinage).................2
Out 10, Down 9
Frontal 10, Backward 1
Force 6, Push 5, Throw 5, Slap 2, Thrust 1
Under 0, Over 2
Arm 3, Head 1
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Match Time
Day 15 (19 matches)
Total Time: 3 minutes, 9.4 seconds
Longest Match: 48.1 seconds
Shortest Match: 2.1 seconds
Average Match: 10.0 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 11
5-9.9 seconds 3
10-19.9 seconds: 2
20-29.9 seconds: 1
30-30.9 seconds 1
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 0
60-69.0 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 0
80-89.5 seconds 0
90-99.5 seconds 0
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Day 14
Notable: (for links to Rikishi, see the Roster above).
Yusho Race: Day by Day (Top 3) (Day 14)
*=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
R=Rookie
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
(# wins)
Takakeisho (O1w) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12 13
Terunofuji (K1e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 10 11 12
Shimanoumi (M17e) 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 11
KACHI-KOSHI (WINNING RECORD) ELIMINATED FROM CONTENTION
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Daieisho (M2w) 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 9
Takarafuji (M6e) 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 8 9 9
Ruyden (M10e) 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 9
Chiyonokuni* (M14e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 9
Chiyotairyu (M15e) 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 9
Takanosho (S1w) 0 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 7 8
Kotoshoho (M5w) 0 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 8
Tamawashi (M6w) 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 8
Tochinosin (M7e) 0 0 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 8
Tokushoryu (M9e) 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 7 8
Meisei (M10w) 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 8
Chiyoshoma* (M16w) 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 8
Akua (M16w)*R 0 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8
Upcoming Schedule (Day 15) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Other Division Yusho (Champions)
Note: since beginning his Sumo career, Hokuseiho has fought 3 Basho, one in Jonokuchi (Division 6), one in Jonidan (Division 5) and one in Sandanme (Division 4). He has won all three Yusho (championships) with a combined record of 21-0. Look for him in Makushita (Division 3) in January.
Note: Nogami, age 30, began his Sumo career at the beginning of 2009. He has never reached salaried level, his highest rank being Makushita (Ms8e) in September 2019. Injury then forced him to miss the next 5 Basho, dropping him to Jonokuchi, the lowest Division. He will be in Jonidan in January.
Quotable:
"I can only do my best. I just did what I did for 14 days as usual."
Takakeisho (O1e) after winning his 13 match, guaranteeing at least a playoff for Yusho (Championship)
"If you (add?) up every day, the results will come later."
"I just wanted to take the plunge. My body just reacted on it's own,"
Terunofuji (K1e), commenting on his 12th victory (over Shimanoumi--M17e)
In the context of unsuccessful Basho by both Rikishi, Terutsuyoshi (M8w) (4-10) dispatched Enho (M11w) (2-12) with the rarely used Kimarite (finishing move), Sotokomata (Over Thigh Scooping Body Drop), the first time the technique has been used at this level since Day 6 of the January 2005 Basho, when Kyokushuzan (M10w) executed it against Kasugao (M14e)
"I had a habit of leaving my left foot out when I was watching the video yesterday. I thought that would be the only thing I could do in that position."
Terutsuyoshi, explaining his use of the technique.
Akua (M16w), the lone Rookie (1st Makuuchi--Top Division--Basho, and a 30 year old Rookie at that), revealed that he had been in a traffic accident on his way to the Kokugikan, but fought the match anyway, before going to hospital for whiplash treatment.
"I was hit by a dump truck on the way ..." (the car he was in was rear ended).
"While I was whiplashing and caring for myself, I happened to have a softer body. Then I had more winning stars (matches)."
"I might not have been here if the speed (of the dump truck) came out. I'm lucky. I'm glad I was safe."
Akua
After 5 matches he was 1-4. After today's victory that guaranteed Kachi-Koshi (winning record and promotion), he is 8-6 and will stay in Makuuchi for the next Basho.
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Links to Video, articles and Photos
Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 14 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results:
Day 14: November 21: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Makuuchi Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Juryo Cumulative Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Sekitori (Salary--combined Makuuchi and Jurio) Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 14: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Nikkansports Daily Results: This is in a Banzuke (Ranking) form, with each match opponent listed, match by match. It is the best way to follow the Basho, and gives the most well organized information in the least amount of space. It is in Japanese, but in my opinion, some of the English Language sources could profit from using this form. Names would have to be abbreviated, but certainly something worth looking into. This is a masterwork of condensed information. (ADDED NOVEMBER 21, 2020)
Day 14 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
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Articles:
Tachiai.org: Day 14 Recap
Tahiai.org: "November Storylines, Day 14"
Kyodo News--same story as JT, different photos.
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page . It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 14 Photo Feature: Photos from selected matches. In Japanese (Google Translate)
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 14 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what these great rikishi do).
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Nuts and Bolts: Absences from the Basho; Condensed results of all matches (including time of match), Kimarite (Finishing moves) and time of match statistics: Day by Day and Cumulative
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2 (including 1 forfeit)-12
O2E Shodai 3-2 (including 1 forfeit)-10
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
02.9s M16e Chiyoshoma (8-6) hatakikomi J3e Ishiura (8-6)
03.7s M12e Yutakayama (5-9) tsukidashi M11e Sadanoumi (4-10)
03.0s M15e Chiyotairyu (9-5) tsukidashi M10w Meisei (8-6)
05.8s M9e Tokushoryu (8-6) yorikiri M14w Kotonowaka (7-7)
01.8s M16w Akua (8-6) hatakikomi M9w Kotoeko (6-8)
00.7s M13w Ichinojo (7-7) hatakikomi M8e Aoiyama (5-9)
16.0s M8w Terutsuyoshi (4-10) sotokomata M11w Enho (2-12)
16.8s M7e Tochinoshin (8-6) yorikiri M12w Kaisei (6-8)
03.6s M6w Tamawashi (8-6) oshidashi M14e Chiyonokuni (9-5)
08.3s M5e Myogiryu (4-10) okuridashi M13e Hoshoryu (7-7)
08.5s M7w Endo (7-7) oshidashi M3e Kagayaki (5-9)
05.6s M4e Hokutofuji (10-4) hatakikomi M2e Onosho (6-8)
02.2s M2w Daieisho (9-5) oshidashi M10e Ryuden (9-5)
03.1s M4w Tobizaru (6-8) hatakikomi M1e Kiribayama (3-11)
10.0s M1w Wakatakakage (6-8) yorikiri M3w Okinoumi (5-9)
13.6s K1e Terunofuji (12-2) yorikiri M17e Shimanoumi (11-3)
04.7s M5w Kotoshoho (8-6) oshitaoshi K1w Takayasu (7-7)
03.8s S1w Takanosho (8-6) oshidashi M6e Takarafuji (9-5)
06.9s O1e Takakeisho (13-1) tsukidashi S1e Mitakeumi (6-8)
Basho Leaders (1st, 2nd)
By cumulative record
13-1:
Takakeisho (O1e) (8-0, 8-1, 13-1)
12-2:
Terunofuji (K1e) (7-0, 7-2, 12-2);
These are the only Rikishi left in contention.
Upcoming Schedule (Day 15) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Kachi-Koshi--(winning record--8 wins or more--leads to rank promotion)
Make-Koshi--(losing record--8 losses or more--leads to rank and/or Division demotion)
Key: Basho Day on which the minimum record was achieved; Rikishi; Rank; Current Record
*=Promoted from Juryo after the September 2020 Basho
R=Rookie
Kachi-Koshi
8: Takakeisho (O1e) (13-1)
9: Takarafuji (M6e) (9-5); Shimanoumi (M17e) (11-3)
10: Terunofuji (K1e) (12-2); Ryuden (M10e) (9-5) (10)
11: Daieisho (M2w) (9-5)
12. Chiyonokuni* (M14e) (9-5); Hokutofuji (M4e) (10-4)
13: Meisei (M10w) (8-6); Chiotairyu (M15e) (9-5
14: Chioshoma* (M16e) (8-6); Akua*R (M16w) (8-6) Tokoshoryu (M9e) (8-6); Tochinoshin (M7e) (8-6); Tamawashi (M6w) (8-6); Kotoshoho (M5w)(8-6); Takanosho (S1w) (8-6)
Make-Koshi:
8: Enho (M11w) (2-12)
9: Kirbayama (M1e) (3-11)
10: Wakatakakage (M1w) 6(incl. 1 forfeit)-8); Terutsuyashi (M8w) (4-10); Sadanoumi (M11e) (4-10)
11: Yutakayama (M12e) (5-9); Myogiryu (M5e) (4-10)
12: Aoyama (M8e) (5-9); Tobizaru (M4w) (6-8)
13: Okinoumi (M3w) (5-9); Kagayaki (M3e) (5-9)
14: Kotoeko (M9w) (6-8); Kaisei (M12w) (6-8); Onosho (M2e) (6-8); Mitakeumi (S1e) (6-8)
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
13-1: O1e Takakeisho (Basho leader)
12-2: K1e Terunofuji
8-6: S1w Takanosho
7-7: K1w Takayasu
6-8: S1e Mitakeumi
3-2: O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--3-2-10)
1-2: O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--1-2-12)
50-28-22 (2 forfeit losses)
Rookie
M16w Akua (8-6) (0-2, 1-2, 1-4, 5-4, 5-5, 7-5, 7-6, 8-6)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Through Day 14
Kotoshoho (M5w) 3-1
Daieisho (M2w) 4-2
Tobizaru (M4w) 3-2
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-3
Myogiru (M5e) 1-3
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-4
Kagayake (M3e) 1-4
Onosho (M2e) 1-5 (1 forfeit win)
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-6
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-6 (1 forfeit win)
Tamawashi (M6w) 0-1
Ryuden (M10e) 0-1
Takarafuji (M6e) 0-2
Shimanoumi (M17e) 0-2
18 (including 2 forfeit wins)-42
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 1: Shimanoumi (M17e) (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Day 2: Chiyoshoma (M16e) (2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 3: Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 6: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (4-2) defeated Shohozan (J2w) (0-1) (1-5)
Day 7: Ishiura (J3e) (1-0) (4-3) defeated Kotonowaka (M14w) (3-4)
Day 8: Shimanoumi (M17e) (7-1) defeated Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1) (5-3)
Day 9: Akua (M16w) (5-4) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-2) (5-4, including 1 forfeit win)
Day 10: Chiyoshoma (M16e) (6-4) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-2) (7-3)
Day 11: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (7-4 defeated Ishiura (J3e) (1-1) (6-5)
Day 12: Kotonowaka (M14w) (7-5) defeated Chiyonoo J1w) (0-2) (4-8)
Day 13: Chiyomaru (J4e) (1-1) (8-5) defeated Akua (M16w) (7-6
Day 14: Chioshoma (M16e) (8-6) defeated Ishiura (J3e) (1-2) (8-6)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-2
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-2
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-2
Shohozan (J2w) 0-1
Ishiura (J3e) 1-2
Chiyomaru (J4e) 1-1
2-10
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).....................5
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............4
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............4
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)............3
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................1
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............,1
Over Thigh Scooping Body Drop (Sotokomata).1
Out 12, Down 7
Frontal 12, Rear 1
Push 6, Slap 5, Force 4, Thrust 3, Scoop 1
Under 0, Over 1
Thigh 1
Cumulative through 14 days: 27 Finishing Moves (267 matches):
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)..............62
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............55
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)....................36
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).................19
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............18
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)...........15
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)................11
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................9
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)................4
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage).............4
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi).............4
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)....3
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)..................3
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage).3
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)..............3
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)....3
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).......2
Frontal Thrust Down (Tsukitaoshi)..........2
Thigh Grabbing Push Down (Watashikomi).....2
Minor Inner Foot Sweep (Kekaishi)..........1
Over Thigh Scooping Body Drop (Sotokomata).1
Inside Leg Trip (Uchigake).................1
Twisting Over Arm Throw (Uwatehineri)......1
Fusen (forfeit)............................2
Out 149, Down 118
Frontal 156, Rear 11, Backward 2
Push 93, Force 58, Slap 36, Thrust 36, Throw 29, Crush 4, Swing 3, Lift 1, Scoop 1, Sweep 1, Trip 1, Pull 4
Under 7, Over 12
Arm 26, Thigh 5, Hand 4, Foot 1, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 14 (19 matches)
Total Time: 2 minutes, 1.0 seconds
Longest Match: 16.8 seconds
Shortest Match: 0.7 seconds
Average Match: 6.4 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 10
5-9.9 seconds 5
10-19.9 seconds: 4
20-29.9 seconds: 0
30-30.9 seconds 0
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 0
60-69.0 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 0
80-89.5 seconds 0
90-99.5 seconds 0
Cumulative through Day 14 (267 matches)
Total Time: 44 minutes, 50.1 seconds
Longest Match: 93.4 seconds (Day 11)
Shortest Match 0.5 seconds (Day 11)
Average Match: 10.1 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 112
5-9.9 seconds: 73
10-19.9 seconds 51
20-29.9 seconds 17
30-39.9 seconds 6
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 2
60-69.9 seconds 1
70-79.9 seconds 2
80-89.9 seconds 1
90-99.9 seconds 1
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Day 13
Notable: (for links to Rikishi, see the Roster above).
Yusho Race: Day by Day (Top 3) (Day 13) *=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
(# wins)
Takakeisho (O1w) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11 12
Shimanoumi (M17e) 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11
Terunofuji (K1e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 10 11
ELIMINATED FROM CONTENTION
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 6 7 8 9
Takarafuji (M6e) 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 8 9
Ruyden (M10e) 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 9
Chiyonokuni* (M14e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9
Daieisho (M2w) 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 8
Upcoming Schedule (Day 14) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Other Division Yusho (Champions)
Note: since beginning his Sumo career, Hokuseiho has fought 3 Basho, one in Jonokuchi (Division 6), one in Jonidan (Division 5) and one in Sandanme (Division 4). He has won all three Yusho (championships) with a combined record of 21-0. Look for him in Makushita (Division 3) in January.
Note: Nogami, age 30, began his Sumo career at the beginning of 2009. He has never reached salaried level, his highest rank being Makushita (Ms8e) in September 2019. Injury then forced him to miss the next 5 Basho, dropping him to Jonokuchi, the lowest Division. He will be in Jonidan in January.
Quotable:
In the Juryo Basho Midorifuji (J2e) (9-4 defeated Jokoryu (J12w) with the rarely used Kimarite (finishing move) Zubuneri (Head Pivot Throw)
The technique in pictures (Nikkansports)
Chris Sumo Youtube also filmed the match
The last time this happened in Top Division Basho (Makuuchi or Juryo) was in the March 1998 Makuuchi Basho, when M11e Asahiyutaka (3-2) defeated M8e Terao (2-3) with the technique.
"I'm not thinking about it. I'm aiming for 33 wins."
Terunofuji (K1e), when asked about his chances to win the Basho. (33 wins by a san'yaku (Top Ranker) in 3 consecutive Basho is the accepted requirement for Ozeki promotion.
"I want to meet (expectations). I am the one who goes up to the ring. I want to do my best."
Takakeisho (O1e) on his Yusho aspirations.
"I am winning because I am strong. It is my ability to win 11th in the Makuuchi", but I am concentrating on "I did not think about it. I just do my best to a strong opponent."
Takakeisho, discussing his victory over Shimanoumi (M17e)in their top of the table battle.
Links to Video, articles and Photos
Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 13 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results:
Day 13: November 20: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Makuuchi Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Juryo Cumulative Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Sekitori (Salary--combined Makuuchi and Jurio) Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 13: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Nikkansports Daily Results: This is in a Banzuke (Ranking) form, with each match opponent listed, match by match. It is the best way to follow the Basho, and gives the most well organized information in the least amount of space. It is in Japanese, but in my opinion, some of the English Language sources could profit from using this form. Names would have to be abbreviated, but certainly something worth looking into. This is a masterwork of condensed information. (ADDED NOVEMBER 21, 2020)
Day 13 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
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Articles:
Tachiai.org; Day 13 Preview
Tachiai.org: Day 13 Recap
Tachiai.org: "November Storylines, Day 13"
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 13 Photo Feature: Photos from selected matches. In Japanese (Google Translate)
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 13 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Nuts and Bolts: Absences from the Basho; Condensed results of all matches (including time of match), Kimarite (Finishing moves) and time of match statistics: Day by Day and Cumulative
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2 (including 1 forfeit)-12
O2E Shodai 3-2 (including 1 forfeit)-10
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
06.6s J4e Chiyomaru (8-5) tsukidashi M16w Akua (7-6)
10.4s M14e Chiyonokuni (9-4) oshidashi M12e Yutakayama (4-9)
06.7s M16e Chiyoshoma (7-6) oshitaoshi M11w Enho (2-11)
03.5s M11e Sadanoumi (4-9) yorikiri M12w Kaisei (6-7)
04.1s M10w Meisei (8-5) oshidashi M14w Kotonowaka (7-6)
02.8s M13w Ichinojo (6-7) uwatedashinage M9w Kotoeko (6-7)
02.8s M8e Aoiyama (5-8) hatakikomi M13e Hoshoryu (7-6)
01.0s M15e Chiyotairyu (8-5) hatakikomi M7w Endo (6-7)
15.0s M4e Hokutofuji (9-4) yorikiri M9e Tokushoryu (7-6)
21.2s M7e Tochinoshin (7-6) yorikiri M3w Okinoumi (5-8)
03.8s M6w Tamawashi (7-6) oshidashi M3e Kagayaki (5-8)
11.7s M6e Takarafuji (9-4) yorikiri M2w Daieisho (8-5)
07.0s M2e Onosho (6-7) oshitaoshi M5w Kotoshoho (7-6)
18.5s M1w Wakatakakage (5-8) tsukiotoshi M5e Myogiryu (3-10)
15.6s M1e Kiribayama (3-10) yorikiri M8w Terutsuyoshi (3-10)
03.0s M4w Tobizaru (5-8) kekaeshi K1w Takayasu (7-6)
17.1s K1e Terunofuji (11-2) oshidashi M10e Ryuden (9-4)
03.5s S1w Takanosho (7-6) oshitaoshi S1e Mitakeumi (6-7)
10.4s O1e Takakeisho (12-1) oshidashi M17e Shimanoumi (11-2)
Basho Leaders (1st, 2nd)
By cumulative record
12-1:
Takakeisho (O1e) (8-0, 8-1, 12-1)
11-2:
Terunofuji (K1e) (7-0, 7-2, 11-2); Shimanoumi (M17e) (5-0, 5-1, 11-1, 11-2)
These are the only Rikishi left in contention.
Upcoming Schedule (Day 14) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Kachi-Koshi--(winning record--8 wins or more--leads to rank promotion)
Make-Koshi--(losing record--8 losses or more--leads to rank and/or Division demotion)
Key: Rikishi; Rank; Current Record; Basho Day on which it first happened
*=Promoted from Juryo after the September 2020 Basho
Kachi-Koshi
Takakeisho (O1e) (12-1) (8); Takarafuji (M6e) (9-4) (9); Shimanoumi (M17e) (11-2) (9); Terunofuji (K1e) (11-2) (10); Ryuden (M10e) (9-4) (10); Daieisho (M2w) (8-5) (11); Chiyonokuni* (M14e) (9-4) (12); Hokutofuji (M4e) (9-4) (12); Meisei (M10w) (8-5) (13); Chiotairyu (M15e) (8-5) (13)
Make-Koshi:
Enho (M11w) (2-11) (8); Kirbayama (M1e) (3-10) (9); Wakatakakage (M1w) 5(incl. 1 forfeit)-8) (10); Terutsuyashi (M8w) (3-10) (10); Sadanoumi (M11e) (4-9) (10); Yutakayama (M12e) (4-9) (11); Myogiryu (M5e) (3-10) (11); Aoyama (M8e) (5-8) (12); Tobizaru (M4w) (5-8) (12); Okinoumi (M3w) (5-8) (13); Kagayaki (M3e) (5-8) (13)
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
12-1: O1e Takakeisho (Basho leader)
11-2: K1e Terunofuji
7-6: K1w Takayasu; S1w Takanosho
6-7: S1e Mitakeumi
3-2: O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--3-2-10)
1-2: O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--1-2-12)
47-26-22 (2 forfeit losses)
Rookie
M16w Akua (7-6) (0-2, 1-2, 1-4, 5-4, 5-5, 7-5, 7-6)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Through Day 13
Daieisho (M2w) 4-2
Kotoshoho (M5w) 2-1
Tobizaru (M4w) 3-2
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-3
Myogiru (M5e) 1-3
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-4
Kagayake (M3e) 1-4
Onosho (M2e) 1-5 (1 forfeit win)
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-6
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-6 (1 forfeit win)
Takarafuji (M6e) 0-1
Tamawashi (M6w) 0-1
Ryuden (M10e) 0-1
Shimanoumi (M17e) 0-1
17 (including 2 forfeit wins)-40
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 1: Shimanoumi (M17e) (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Day 2: Chiyoshoma (M16e)(2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 3: Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 6: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (4-2) defeated Shohozan (J2w) (0-1) (1-5)
Day 7: Ishiura (J3e) (1-0) (4-3) defeated Kotonowaka (M14w) (3-4)
Day 8: Shimanoumi (M17e) (7-1) defeated Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1) (5-3)
Day 9: Akua (M16w) (5-4) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-2) (5-4, including 1 forfeit win)
Day 10: Chiyoshoma (M16e) (6-4) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-2) (7-3)
Day 11: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (7-4 defeated Ishiura (J3e) (1-1) (6-5)
Day 12: Kotonowaka (M14w) (7-5) defeated Chiyonoo J1w) (0-2) (4-8)
Day 13: Chiyomaru (J4e) (1-1) (8-5) defeated Akua (M16w) (7-6
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-2
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-2
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-2
Shohozan (J2w) 0-1
Ishiura (J3e) 1-1
Chiyomaru (J4e) 1-1
2-9
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Minor Inner Foot Sweep (Kekaishi)..........1
Out 11, Down 8
Frontal 14
Push 8, Force 5, Slap 2, Thrust 2, Sweep 1, Throw 1
Under 0, Over 1, Inner 1
Arm 1, Foot 1
Cumulative through 13 days: 26 Finishing Moves (248 matches):
Minor Inner Foot Sweep (Kekaishi)..........1
Fusen (forfeit)............................2
Out 137, Down 111
Frontal 144, Rear 10, Backward 2
Push 87, Force 54, Thrust 33, Slap 31, Throw 29, Crush 4, Swing 3, Lift 1, Sweep 1, Trip 1, Pull 4
Under 7, Over 11
Arm 26, Hand 4, Thigh 4, Foot 1, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 13 (19 matches)
Total Time: 2 minutes, 44.7 seconds
Longest Match: 21.2 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.0 seconds
Average Match: 8.7 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 8
5-9.9 seconds 3
10-19.9 seconds: 7
20-29.9 seconds: 1
30-30.9 seconds 0
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 0
60-69.0 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 0
80-89.5 seconds 0
90-99.5 seconds 0
Cumulative through Day 13 (248 matches)
Total Time: 42 minutes, 49.1 seconds
Longest Match: 93.4 seconds (Day 11)
Shortest Match 0.5 seconds (Day 11)
Average Match: 10.4 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 102
5-9.9 seconds: 68
10-19.9 seconds 47
20-29.9 seconds 17
30-39.9 seconds 6
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 2
60-69.9 seconds 1
70-79.9 seconds 2
80-89.9 seconds 1
90-99.9 seconds 1
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Day 12
Notable: (for links to Rikishi, see the Roster above).
Yusho Race: Day by Day (Top 3) (Day 12) *=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
(# wins)
Takakeisho (O1w) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 11
Shimanoumi (M17e) 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Terunofuji (K1e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 9 10
Ruyden (M10e) 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 9
Daieisho (M2w) 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 8
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 6 7 8
Takarafuji (M6e) 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 8
Chiyonokuni* (M14e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8
Upcoming Schedule (Day 13) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Quotable:
"It's not good to talk about the results. I concentrated and worked hard."
Takakeisho (11-1), when asked to analyze his victory over Takarafuji, which severely dented Takarafuji's (8-4) Yusho (Championship) hopes.
"Thank you. It was good because it was accumulated for one year."
Takakeisho, when congratulated on his 49th win this year, taking the lead among Makuuchi for wins in 2020. He now has one more win than Shodai, who pulled out of this Basho due to injury.
"If you are strong, you will win, and if you are weak, you will lose. It was important today, it was important yesterday. I will do my best tomorrow."
Takakeisho, on his philosophy and chances of winning the Basho.
"After all, the number one is important from here. I want to stack up."
"Three (matches) from here are important."
"I (take them one match at a time) and the results will come later. I just want to focus on tomorrow's match and make it (win) number 11.
"Because I have been practicing every day and I am doing well."
Terunofuji, answering many questions about his win against Mitakeumi, which gave him a 10-2 record and 3rd place in the Basho, behind Takakeisho and Shimanoumi (M17e). He was also asked again about his confidence in his knees holding out for the next three matches. If form holds, there is a good chance that the two giant san'yaku (Top Rankers) (nearly 800 pounds together[see metric measurements above]--Takakesho: 5'9", 403 lbs, Terunuofuji 6'3", 381 lbs.) may meet for the Yusho, or in a playoff for the Yusho.
"If you don't feel tired, you'll be lying."
Hokutofuji after yesterday's marathon match. Today he had another. In fact, from Day 9-12, he has fought FIVE matches (one was a replay of a judgement too close to call). In those 4 days, he has fought the equivalent more than an entire Basho.
Day 9: 26.8 seconds for an Oshidashi (Frontal Push Out) win over Kagayaki
Day 10: 90 seconds in a battle with Takarafuji. Then Hokutofuji won the replay via Oshidashi in 16.1 seconds
Day 11: 93.4 seconds to outlast Endo by Tsukiotoshi (Frontal Thrust Down)
Day 12: 35.3 seconds to beat Tochinosin by Yorikiri (Frontal Force Out).
4 wins, 0 losses, 261.6 seconds (6 minutes, 21 seconds). That is an average of 52.3 seconds a match, calculating for 5 matches instead of 4. To give a bit of context to that, the average of the 272 matches in the September 2020 Basho was 8.5 seconds. Shodai, the winner of the Basho, was a little more economical. His average per match time was 5.4 seconds. (See below, under the September Basho).
The fact that Hokutofuji has survived is amazing enough. The fact that he has won all of those matches is astonishing.
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Links to Video, articles and Photos
Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 12 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results:
Day 12: November 19: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Makuuchi Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Juryo Cumulative Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Sekitori (Salary--combined Makuuchi and Jurio) Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 12: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 12 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
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Articles:
Tachiai.org: Day 12 Recap
Tachiai.org: "November Storylines, Day 12"
Kyodo News--same story as JT, different photos.
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 12 Photo Feature: Photos from selected matches. In Japanese (Google Translate)
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 12 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Nuts and Bolts: Absences from the Basho; Condensed results of all matches (including time of match), Kimarite (Finishing moves) and time of match statistics: Day by Day and Cumulative
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2 (including 1 forfeit)-12
O2E Shodai 3-2 (including 1 forfeit)-10
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
06.6s M14w Kotonowaka (7-5) uwatedashinage J1w Chiyonoo (4-8)
07.3s M13w Ichinojo (5-7) tsukitaoshi M11w Enho (2-10)
27.3s M17e Shimanoumi (11-1) shitatedashinage M10e Ryuden (9-3)
02.5s M10w Meisei (7-5) oshidashi M16e Chiyoshoma (6-6)
09.0s M9e Tokushoryu (7-5) oshidashi M15e Chiyotairyu (7-5)
02.9s M12w Kaisei (6-6) oshidashi M9w Kotoeko (6-6)
05.4s M12e Yutakayama (4-8) oshidashi M8e Aoiyama (4-8)
05.2s M13e Hoshoryu (7-5) abisetaoshi M8w Terutsuyoshi (3-9)
05.2s M16w Akua (7-5) yoritaoshi M7w Endo (6-6)
05.9s M14e Chiyonokuni (8-4) hatakikomi M5e Myogiryu (3-9)
35.3s M4e Hokutofuji (8-4) yorikiri M7e Tochinoshin (6-6)
01.6s M5w Kotoshoho (7-5) hatakikomi M3w Okinoumi (5-7)
03.7s M3e Kagayaki (5-7) oshidashi M2e Onosho (5-7)
09.3s M1e Kiribayama (2-10) yorikiri M11e Sadanoumi (3-9)
06.1s M1w Wakatakakage (4-8) yoritaoshi M4w Tobizaru (4-8)
07.0s K1w Takayasu (7-5) hatakikomi M2w Daieisho (8-4)
03.3s K1e Terunofuji (10-2) yorikiri S1e Mitakeumi (6-6)
02.7s S1w Takanosho (6-6) yorikiri M6w Tamawashi (6-6)
02.6s O1e Takakeisho (11-1) tsukidashi M6e Takarafuji (8-4)
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Basho Leaders (1st, 2nd, 3rd); *=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
By cumulative record
11-1:
Takakeisho (O1e) (8-0, 8-1, 11-1); Shimanoumi (M17e) (5-0, 5-1, 11-1)
10-2:
Terunofuji (K1e) (7-0, 7-2, 10-2)
9-3:
Ryuden (M10e) (0-1, 5-1, 5-2, 9-2, 9-3)
Upcoming Schedule (Day 13) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Kachi-Koshi--(winning record--8 wins or more--leads to rank promotion)
Make-Koshi--(losing record--8 losses or more--leads to rank and/or Division demotion)
Key: Rikishi; Rank; Current Record; Basho Day on which it first happened
*=Promoted from Juryo after the September 2020 Basho
Kachi-Koshi
Takakeisho (O1e) (11-1) (8); Takarafuji (M6e) (8-4) (9); Shimanoumi (M17e) (11-1) (9); Terunofuji (K1e) (10-2) (10); Ryuden (M10e) (9-3) (10); Daieisho (M2w) (8-4) (11); Chiyonokuni* (M14e) (8-4) (12); Hokutofuji (M4e) (8-4) (12)
Make-Koshi:
Enho (M11w) (2-10) (8); Kirbayama (M1e) (2-10) (9); Wakatakakage (M1w) 4(incl. 1 forfeit)-8) (10); Terutsuyashi (M8w) (3-9) (10); Sadanoumi (M11e) (3-9) (10); Yutakayama (M12e) (4-8) (11); Myogiryu (M5e) (3-9) (11); Aoyama (M8e) (4-8) (12); Tobizaru (M4w) (4-8) (12)
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
11-1: O1e Takakeisho (Co-Tournament leader)
10-2: K1e Terunofuji
7-5: K1w Takayasu
6-6: S1e Mitakeumi; S1w Takanosho
3-2: O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--3-2-10)
1-2: O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--1-2-12)
44-24-22 (2 forfeit losses)
Rookie
M16w Akua (7-5) (0-2, 1-2, 1-4, 5-4, 5-5, 7-5)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Through Day 12
Daieisho (M2w) 4-2
Kotoshoho (M5w) 2-1
Tobizaru (M4w) 2-2
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-3
Myogiru (M5e) 1-3
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-4
Kagayake (M3e) 1-4
Onosho (M2e) 1-5 (1 forfeit win)
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-6
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-6 (1 forfeit win)
Takarafuji (M6e) 0-1
Tamawashi (M6w) 0-1
16 (including 2 forfeit wins)-38
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 1: Shimanoumi (M17e) (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Day 2: Chiyoshoma (M16e)(2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 3: Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 6: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (4-2) defeated Shohozan (J2w) (0-1) (1-5)
Day 7: Ishiura (J3e) (1-0) (4-3) defeated Kotonowaka (M14w) (3-4)
Day 8: Shimanoumi (M17e) (7-1) defeated Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1) (5-3)
Day 9: Akua (M16w) (5-4) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-2) (5-4, including 1 forfeit win)
Day 10: Chiyoshoma (M16e) (6-4) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-2) (7-3)
Day 11: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (7-4 defeated Ishiura (J3e) (1-1) (6-5)
Day 12: Kotonowaka (M14w) (7-5) defeated Chiyonoo J1w) (0-2) (4-8)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-2
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-2
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-2
Shohozan (J2w) 0-1
Ishiura (J3e) 1-1
Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1
1-9
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Out 12, Down 7
Frontal 13, Backward 1, Rear 0,
Push 5, Force 5, Slap 3, Crush 2, Throw 2, Thrust 2,
Under 1, Over 1
Arm 2
Cumulative through 12 days: 25 Finishing Moves (229 matches):
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).................18
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............14
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)................10
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................9
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)................4
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage).............4
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)....3
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)..................3
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)..............3
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).......2
Thigh Grabbing Push Down (Watashikomi).....2
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi)..........1
Arm Bar Throw (Tottari)....................1
Frontal Lift out (Tsuridashi)..............1
Inside Leg Trip (Uchigake).................1
Twisting Over Arm Throw (Uwatehineri)......1
Fusen (forfeit)............................2
Out 126, Down 103
Frontal 130, Rear 10, Backward 2
Push 79, Force 49, Thrust 31, Slap 29, Throw 28, Crush 4, Swing 3, Lift 1, Trip 1, Pull 4
Under 7, Over 10
Arm 26, Hand 4, Thigh 4, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 12 (19 matches)
Total Time: 2 minutes, 28.9 seconds
Longest Match: 35.3 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.6 seconds
Average Match: 7.8 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 7
5-9.9 seconds 10
10-19.9 seconds: 1
20-29.9 seconds: 1
30-30.9 seconds 1
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 0
60-69.0 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 0
80-89.5 seconds 0
90-99.5 seconds 0
Cumulative through Day 12 (229 matches)
Total Time: 40 minutes, 4.4 seconds
Longest Match: 93.4 seconds (Day 11)
Shortest Match 0.5 seconds (Day 11)
Average Match: 10.5 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 94
5-9.9 seconds: 65
10-19.9 seconds 40
20-29.9 seconds 16
30-39.9 seconds 6
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 2
60-69.9 seconds 1
70-79.9 seconds 2
80-89.9 seconds 1
90-99.9 seconds 1
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Day 11
Notable: (for links to Rikishi, see the Roster above).
Yusho Race: Day by Day (Top 3) (Day 11) *=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
(# wins)
Takakeisho (O1w) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10
Shimanoumi (M17e) 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10
Terunofuji (K1e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 9
Ruyden (M10e) 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9
Daieisho (M2w) 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8
Takarafuji (M6e) 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 8
Chiyonokuni* (M14e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 7
Upcoming Schedule (Day 12) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Quotable:
"Even after 5 minutes or more under the Makushita (Division 3--non salary), there was no winner.."
Nikkan Sports match article (Japanese) reporting on the amazing match between Chiyonokatsu (M54w) (3-3) and Kitadaichi (Ms58e) (2-4). The epic finally ended when the former was finally able to win by Uwatenage (Over Arm Throw). Chiyonokatsu improved to 3-3 and will have a chance in his last match to earn a Kachi-Koshi (winning record--non-salaried Rikishi--Division 3 through 6 contest seven match Basho instead of 15) and a promotion (his highest rank since beginning his career in 2013 is Ms34w). For Kitadaichi, the loss guaranteed a Make-Koshi (losing record and demotion in rank). His highest rank is Ms30e and he began his career in 2014. He was first promoted to Makushita in January of 2020, and posted a 5-2 record, earning a 22 rank Divisional promotion. However, he has had 4 consecutive Make-Koshi since then and seems destined for demotion back to Sandanme (Division 4) in January.
"I got the first move, (and?) I (did) my sumo."
Shimanoumi (M17e) on his victory over Hoshoryu (M13e). When asked about what he thought about the victory keeping him tied for the Basho lead (10-1) with Takakeisho (O1e), he answered "I'm not thinking about anything. I want to (do) my sumo. The results will come later." The road gets considerably more difficult on Day 13, when he goes up against mid-Maegashira Ryuden (M10e) (9-2), who is having a great Basho of his own.
Nikkansports match article (Japanese)
"I've done it many times, so I know how to do it."
Terunofuji (K1e) on his victory over Myogiru (M5e) via Kimedashi (Arm Barring Force Out), the second consecutive day that he has used a first time (in this Basho) Kimarite (finishing move). Yesterday he employed a Tsuridashi (Frontal Lift Out) to dispatch Tobizaru (M4w). Both moves show the mark of an incredibly strong Rikishi (in spite of his two heavily taped knees--constant reminders of a fall all the way to Jonidan (Division 5) which he fought his way back from. He also used Kimidashi twice in his July 2020 Basho Yusho (Championpionship)
The win kept Terunofuji (9-2) one match off the pace of Takakeisho and Shimanoumi. When asked about the larger context of the win, he said simply: "Double digits (wins) or more is (my) goal now. If (I) can achieve it." He needs 33 wins in 3 consecutive Basho to move up the san'yaku (Top Rank) ladder to Ozeki, a rank he held from July 2015 to September 2017, before injuries sent him down.
Nikkansports match article (Japanese)
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Links to Video, articles and Photos
Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 11 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results:
Day 11: November 18: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Makuuchi Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Juryo Cumulative Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Sekitori (Salary--combined Makuuchi and Jurio) Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 11: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 11 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
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Articles:
Tachiai.org: Tokyo November Day 11 Preview
Tachiai.org: Day 11 Recap
Tachiai.org: "Who is in Trouble after Day 11?"
Tachiai.org: "Tokyo November Day 11 -- a Juryo headache"
Tachiai.org: "Who is in Trouble after Day 10?"
Kyodo News--same story as JT, different photos.
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page (https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/sumo/news/).
It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 11 Photo Feature: Photos from selected matches. In Japanese (Google Translate)
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 11 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Nuts and Bolts: Absences from the Basho; Condensed results of all matches (including time of match), Kimarite (Finishing moves) and time of match statistics: Day by Day and Cumulative
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2 (including 1 forfeit)-12
O2E Shodai 3-2 (including 1 forfeit)-10
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
01.9s M15e Chiyotairyu (7-4) tsukidashi J3e Ishiura (6-5)
24.6s M17e Shimanoumi (10-1) oshitaoshi M13e Hoshoryu (6-5)
08.0s M16w Akua (6-5) yorikiri M12w Kaisei (5-6)
15.4s M13w Ichinojo (4-7) oshidashi M12e Yutakayama (3-8)
04.6s M11e Sadanoumi (3-8) yorikiri M11w Enho (2-9)
00.5s M10w Meisei (6-5) hatakikomi M14e Chiyonokuni (7-4)
04.2s M9e Tokushoryu (6-5) tottari M16e Chiyoshoma (6-5)
07.7s M8w Terutsuyoshi (3-8) oshidashi M14w Kotonowaka (6-5)
01.3s M8e Aoiyama (4-7) hatakikomi M9w Kotoeko (6-5)
80.3s M10e Ryuden (9-2) okuritaoshi M6e Takarafuji (8-3)
93.4s M4e Hokutofuji (7-4) tsukiotoshi M7w Endo (6-5)
03.7s M2w Daieisho (8-3) tsukidashi M6w Tamawashi (6-5)
11.0s M2e Onosho (5-6) yorikiri M3w Okinoumi (5-6)
12.0s M1w Wakatakakage (3-8) oshidashi M3e Kagayaki (4-7)
14.3s M7e Tochinoshin (6-5) yorikiri M1e Kiribayama (1-10)
12.5s K1e Terunofuji (9-2) kimedashi M5e Myogiryu (3-8)
02.5s M4w Tobizaru (4-7) hatakikomi S1w Takanosho (5-6)
07.2s K1w Takayasu (6-5) oshidashi S1e Mitakeumi (6-5)
04.3s O1e Takakeisho (10-1) tsukiotoshi M5w Kotoshoho (6-5)
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Basho Leaders (1st, 2nd, 3rd); *=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
By cumulative record
10-1:
Takakeisho (O1e) (8-0, 8-1, 10-1)
Shimanoumi (M17e) (5-0, 5-1, 10-1)
9-2:
Terunofuji (K1e) (7-0, 7-2, 9-2)
Ryuden (M10e) (0-1, 5-1, 5-2, 9-2)
8-3: Daieisho (M2w) (2-0, 2-1, 3-1, 3-3, 8-3)
Takarafuji (M6e) (2-0, 2-1, 8-1, 8-3)
Upcoming Schedule (Day 12) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Kachi-Koshi--(winning record--8 wins or more--leads to rank promotion)
Make-Koshi--(losing record--8 losses or more--leads to rank and/or Division demotion)
Key: Rikishi; Rank; Current Record; Basho Day on which it first happened
Kachi-Koshi
Takakeisho (O1e) (10-1) (8); Takarafuji (M6e) (8-3) (9); Shimanoumi (M17e) (10-1) (9); Terunofuji (K1e) (9-2) (10); Ryuden (M10e) (9-2) (10); Daieisho (M2w) (8-3) (11)
Make-Koshi:
Enho (M11w) (2-9) (8); Kirbayama (M1e) (1-10) (9); Wakatakakage (M1w) 3(incl. 1 forfeit)-8) (10); Terutsuyashi (M8w) (3-8) (10); Sadanoumi (M11e) (3-8) (10); Yutakayama (M12e) (3-8) (11); Myogiryu (M5e) (3-8) (11)
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
10-1: O1e Takakeisho (Co-Tournament leader)
9-2: K1e Terunofuji
6-5: S1e Mitakeumi; K1w Takayasu
5-6: S1w Takanosho
3-2: O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--3-2-10)
1-2: O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--1-2-12)
40-23-22 (2 forfeit losses)
Rookie
M16w Akua (6-5) (0-2, 1-2, 1-4, 5-4, 5-5, 6-5)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Through Day 11
Daieisho (M2w) 4-1
Kotoshoho (M5w) 2-1
Tobizaru (M4w) 2-2
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-3
Myogiru (M5e) 1-3
Kagayake (M3e) 1-4
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-4
Onosho (M2e) 1-5 (1 forfeit win)
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-6
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-6 (1 forfeit win)
16 (including 2 forfeit wins)-35
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 1: Shimanoumi (M17e) (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Day 2: Chiyoshoma (M16e)(2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 3: Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 6: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (4-2) defeated Shohozan (J2w) (0-1) (1-5)
Day 7: Ishiura (J3e) (1-0) (4-3) defeated Kotonowaka (M14w) (3-4)
Day 8: Shimanoumi (M17e) (7-1) defeated Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1) (5-3)
Day 9: Akua (M16w) (5-4) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-2) (5-4, including 1 forfeit win)
Day 10: Chiyoshoma (M16e) (6-4) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-2) (7-3)
Day 11: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (7-4 defeated Ishiura (J3e) (1-1) (6-5)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-2
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-2
Shohozan (J2w) 0-1
Ishiura (J3e) 1-1
Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1
1-8
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............4
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............4
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).....................3
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)............2
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................2
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi)..........1
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............1
Arm Bar Throw (Tottari)....................1
Out 12, Down 7
Frontal 11, Rear 1
Push 6, Force 5, Thrust 4, Slap 3, Throw 1
Under 0, Over 0
Arm 2
Cumulative through 11 days: 25 Finishing Moves (210 matches):
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)..............48
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............42
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)....................26
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).................18
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............14
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)................10
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)...........10
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................9
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)................4
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage).............4
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)....3
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)..................3
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)..............3
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).......2
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage).2
Thigh Grabbing Push Down (Watashikomi).....2
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi).............2
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi)..........1
Arm Bar Throw (Tottari)....................1
Frontal Thrust Down (Tsukitaoshi)..........1
Inside Leg Trip (Uchigake).................1
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)....1
Twisting Over Arm Throw (Uwatehineri)......1
Fusen (forfeit)............................2
Out 114, Down 96
Frontal 117, Rear 10, Backward 1
Push 74, Force 44, Thrust 29, Slap 26, Throw 26, Swing 3, Crush 2, Lift 1, Trip 1, Pull 4
Under 6, Over 9
Arm 24, Hand 4, Thigh 4, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 11 (19 matches)
Total Time: 5 minutes, 2.2 seconds
Longest Match: 93.4 seconds
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds
Average Match: 15.9 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 8
5-9.9 seconds 3
10-19.9 seconds: 5
20-29.9 seconds: 1
30-30.9 seconds 0
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 0
60-69.0 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 0
80-89.5 seconds 1
90-99.5 seconds 1
Cumulative through Day 11 (210 matches)
Total Time: 37 minutes, 35.5 seconds
Shortest Match 0.5 seconds (Day 11)
Longest Match: 93.4 seconds (Day 11)
Average Match: 10.7 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 87
5-9.9 seconds: 55
10-19.9 seconds 39
20-29.9 seconds 15
30-39.9 seconds 6
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 2
60-69.9 seconds 1
70-79.9 seconds 2
80-89.9 seconds 1
90-99.9 seconds 1
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Day 10
Notable: (for links to Rikishi, see the Roster above).
Yusho Race: Day by Day (Top 3) (Day 10) *=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
(# wins)
Takakeisho (O1w) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9
Shimanoumi (M17e) 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9
Terunofuji (K1e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8
Takarafuji (M6e) 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8
Ruyden (M10e) 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8
Daieisho (M2w) 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 7
Chiyonokuni* (M14e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7
Upcoming Schedule (Day 11) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Quotable (translated from the Japanese by Google)
"When I came to Japan, I couldn't speak a word and started a life where I didn't understand anything. I learned from sumo to life, so it was a fun life."
Gagamaru (33 years old) on his retirement (see below) after 15 years in Sumo. The Georgian retired after a career that begin in 2005. He reached as high as K1e in 2012 but hadn't wrestled since January 2020 due to injury. He was 516-538-32 (242-298 in Makuuchi--Top Division), with one Jun Yusho (video) (2nd Place) in January of 2012. He also earned 2 prizes and had one Kinboshi (Gold Star Win) (video) over Yokozuna Harumafuji. A selection of his best wins can be seen here.
Nikkan Sports article (Japanese).
"My lungs were damaged. It was because (Takarafuji) was in good shape that it was such a sumo wrestling. I'm glad I was able to connect tomorrow."
Hokutofuji (M4e) after his marathon battle with title contender Tarkarafuji (M6e). It was a titanic struggle of one and 1/2 minutes that had to be re-played because it couldn't be determined who hit the ground first. It took the winded Hokutofuji over 16 seconds the second time around to finally win the decision.
Nikkan Sports article (Japanese)
"Let's stop moving and go forcibly."
Terunofuji (K1e), who emphatically broke a two match losing streak by lifting 285 pound Tobizaru (M4w--who had upset Basho leader and sole Ozeki survivor Takakeisho yesterday) high in the air and carrying him out of the dohyo (ring) as if he were as light as a feather. The feat was hard on the huge Rikishi's knees (which had been so badly injured that he was bounced all the way down to Jonidan (5th Division) before fighting his way back to Makuuchi. Terunofuji called his lifting a "bad habit" as it puts strain on his knees. But he also said, "It doesn't matter what your knees are when you get to the ring. I'll forget about it." And solicitously thanked the NHK interviewer for his concern.
Nikkan Sports article (Japanese)
"It was yesterday yesterday, today is today. The 9th day is not coming back, so I decided to concentrate." "(Sumo is) a world where you have to win. You have to concentrate to raise a white star (win)."
Takakeisho (O1w), after rebounding from yesterday's upset loss to defeat Myogiru (M5e) and stay at the top of the table (tied with Shimanoumi--M17e) with a 9-1 record.
Nikkan Sports article (Japanese)
Links to Video, articles and Photos
Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 10 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
Gagamaru retires (1:50)
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Results
Day 10: November 17: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Juryo Cumulative Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Sekitori (Salary--combined Makuuchi and Jurio) Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 10: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 10 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
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Articles:
Tachiai.org: Day 10 Recap
Tachaiai.org: "When A Man Wants Takarafuji to Win The Yusho"
Speculation on who might be demoted from Makuuchi and Jurio, as well as who may be promoted from Juryo at the end of the Basho.
Tachiai.org: "Maezumo November 2020"How do many Rikishi enter the Sumo world? This article provides the answer.
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo wrestling News Page.
It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 10 Photo Feature: Photos from selected matches. In Japanese (Google Translate)
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 10 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Nuts and Bolts: Absences from the Basho; Condensed results of all matches (including time of match), Kimarite (Finishing moves) and time of match statistics: Day by Day and Cumulative
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2 (including 1 forfeit)-12
O2E Shodai 3-2 (including 1 forfeit)-10
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
04.5s M16e Chiyoshoma (6-4) hatakikomi J2e Midorifuji (7-3)
04.6s M17e Shimanoumi (9-1) yorikiri M14e Chiyonokuni (7-3)
04.7s M14w Kotonowaka (6-4) yoritaoshi M16w Akua (5-5)
04.8s M13e Hoshoryu (6-4) uwatenage M11e Sadanoumi (2-8)
06.8s M11w Enho (2-8) tsukiotoshi M15e Chiyotairyu (6-4)
04.2s M10w Meisei (5-5) oshitaoshi M9e Tokushoryu (5-5)
07.3s M12w Kaisei (5-5) yorikiri M8e Aoiyama (3-7)
37.6s M12e Yutakayama (3-7) hatakikomi M8w Terutsuyoshi (2-8)
16.4s M13w Ichinojo (3-7) yorikiri M7e Tochinoshin (5-5)
13.7s M9w Kotoeko (6-4) kotenage M7w Endo (6-4)
04.9s M10e Ryuden (8-2) oshidashi M6w Tamawashi (6-4)
16.1s M4e Hokutofuji (6-4) oshidashi M6e Takarafuji (8-2)
04.1s M2w Daieisho (7-3) oshidashi M3w Okinoumi (5-5)
04.9s M3e Kagayaki (4-6) yorikiri M1e Kiribayama (1-9)
34.1s M2e Onosho (4-6) abisetaoshi M1w Wakatakakage (2-8)
06.9s K1e Terunofuji (8-2) tsuridashi M4w Tobizaru (3-7)
02.2s M5w Kotoshoho (6-4) okuridashi S1e Mitakeumi (6-4)
05.8s S1w Takanosho (5-5) oshidashi K1w Takayasu (5-5)
10.3s O1e Takakeisho (9-1) hatakikomi M5e Myogiryu (3-7)
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Basho Leaders (1st, 2nd, 3rd); *=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
By cumulative record
9-1:
Takakeisho (O1e) (8-0, 8-1, 9-1)
Shimanoumi (M17e) (5-0, 5-1, 9-1)
8-2:
Terunofuji (K1e) (7-0, 7-2, 8-2)
Takarafuji (M6e) (2-0, 2-1, 8-1, 8-2)
Ryuden (M10e) (0-1, 5-1, 5-2, 8-2)
7-3:
Daieisho (M2w) (2-0, 2-1, 3-1, 3-3, 7-3)
Chiyonokuni* (M14e) (6-0, 6-2, 7-2, 7-3)
Upcoming Schedule (Day 11) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Kachi-Koshi--(winning record--8 wins or more--leads to rank promotion)
Make-Koshi--(losing record--8 losses or more--leads to rank and/or Division demotion)
Key: Rikishi; Rank; Current Record; Basho Day on which it first happened
Kachi-Koshi
Takakeisho (O1e) (9-1) (8); Takarafuji (M6e) (8-2) (9); Shimanoumi (M17e) (9-1) (9); Terunofuji (K1e) (8-2) (10); Ryuden (8-2) (10)
Make-Koshi:
Enho (M11w) (2-8) (8); Kiribayama (M1e) (1-9) (9); Wakatakakage (M1w) 2(incl. 1 forfeit)-8) (10); Terutsuyashi (M8w) (2-8) (10); Sadanoumi (M11e) (2-8) (10)
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
9-1: O1e Takakeisho (Co-Tournament leader)
8-2: K1e Terunofuji
6-4: S1e Mitakeumi
5-5: S1w Takanosho
5-5: K1w Takayasu
3-2 (1 forfeit loss--10): O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--3-2-10)
1-2: O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--1-2-12)
37-21-22 (2 forfeit losses)
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Rookie
M16w Akua (5-5) (0-2, 1-2, 1-4, 5-4, 5-5)
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Maegashira v San'yaku
Day 10
Kotoshoho (M5w) 2-0
Daieisho (M2w) 4-1
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-3
Myogiru (M5e) 1-2
Tobizaru (M4w) 1-2
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-4
Kagayake (M3e) 1-4
Onosho (M2e) 1-5 (including 1 forfeit win)
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-6
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-6 (including,1 forfeit win)
15 (including 2 forfeit wins)-33
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 1: Shimanoumi (M17e) (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Day 2: Chiyoshoma (M16e)(2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 3: Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 6: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (4-2) defeated Shohozan (J2w) (0-1) (1-5)
Day 7: Ishiura (J3e) (1-0) (4-3) defeated Kotonowaka (M14w) (3-4)
Day 8: Shimanoumi (M17e) (7-1) defeated Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1) (5-3)
Day 9: Akua (M16w) (5-4) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-2) (5-4, including 1 forfeit win)
Day 10: Chiyoshoma (M16e) (6-4) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-2) (7-3)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-2
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-2
Shohozan (J2w) 0-1
Ishiura (J3e) 1-0
Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1
1-7
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............4
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............4
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).....................3
Backward Force Down (Abisetaoshi)..........1
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)..................1
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................1
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............1
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................1
Frontal Lift out (Tsuridashi)..............1
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................1
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi).............1
Out 11, Down 8
Frontal 11, Rear 1, Backward 1
Push 6, Force 5, Slap 3, Throw 2, Crush 1, Lift 1, Thrust 1, Pull 0
Under 0, Over 1
Arm 2
Cumulative through 10 days: 23 Finishing Moves (191 matches):
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)..............44
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............38
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)....................23
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).................16
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............13
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................9
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................9
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)............8
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)................4
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage).............4
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)....3
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)..................3
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)..............3
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).......2
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage).2
Thigh Grabbing Push Down (Watashikomi).....2
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi).............2
Backward Force Down (Abisetaoshi)..........1
Frontal Thrust Down (Tsukitaoshi)..........1
Frontal Lift out (Tsuridashi)..............1
Inside Leg Trip (Uchigake).................1
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)....1
Twisting Over Arm Throw (Uwatehineri)......1
Fusen (forfeit)............................2
Out 102, Down 89
Frontal 106, Rear 9, Backward 1
Push 68, Force 39, Thrust 25, Throw 25, Slap 23 Swing 3, Crush 2, Lift 1, Trip 1, Pull 4
Under 6, Over 9
Arm 22, Hand 4, Thigh 4, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 10 (19 matches)
Total Time: 3 minutes, 13.9 seconds
Longest Match: 37.6 seconds
Shortest Match: 2.2 seconds
Average Match: 10.2 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 9
5-9.9 seconds 4
10-19.9 seconds: 4
20-29.9 seconds: 0
30-30.9 seconds 2
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 0
60-69.0 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 0
Cumulative through Day 10 (191 matches)
Total Time: 32 minutes, 33.3 seconds
Shortest Match 0.8 seconds (Day 7)
Longest Match: 79.5 seconds (Day 5)
Average Match: 10.2 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 79
5-9.9 seconds: 52
10-19.9 seconds 34
20-29.9 seconds 14
30-39.9 seconds 6
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 2
60-69.9 seconds 1
70-79.9 seconds 2
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Day 9
Notable: (for links to Rikishi, see the Roster above).
Quotes are Google translated from the original Japanese.
"'Honestly, it was hard to get to the ring every day. I wasn't confident. I didn't know what to do. I was scared and wrestling," he said. It was the support from the surroundings and the applause of the audience that supported him in such a situation. 'I've done so far thanks to the people who support me every day even in such a case. I want to thank the people around me for this one win. It was a very big one.'"
Enho (M11w) quoted in Nissansports.com after his first win, via Yorikiri (Frontal Force Out) of Ayoyama (M8e). He went low to grasp his gargantuan opponent (who is more than double Enho's weight) in the hope of a leg trip, but couldn't execute it. But he got Ayoyama off balance so that he could force him out, It was a dominating, less than 2 second victory. Followed by very warm applause.
"I can't say anything because I haven't watched the video yet, but there must be a cause for losing because I lost. It's over. Today's sumo can only be done today. Tomorrow (is another day?)." Nissansports.com
Takakeisho (O1e) on his surprising defeat at the hands of Tobizaru (M4w). It was Takakeisho's first loss and knocked him into a three way tie for first with Takarafuji (M6e) and Shimanoumi (M17e) at 8-1. Coming in at 2-6, with only one of the losses to a san'yaku (Top Ranker), Tobizaru looked to be set up for a very difficult Basho. But he came out and gave better than he got in this slap and push affair, winning impressively, after an epic 15 second battle.
It was a good day all around for the high ranking Maegashira (Rank and Filers) (see table below). After being humbled during the first 8 days (11-31, with two of those victories forfeits), they came out and swept their 3 matches against san'yaku today. Myogiru (M5e) beat Mitakeumi (S1e) in less than 3 seconds. Kotoshoho (M5w) beat Takanasho (S1w) in just over 5 seconds, and then the prize victory, referred to above.
All said, it was a fantastic day at the Kokugikan. 10 of he matches were over 10 seconds in duration, and 7 of those lasted over 20 seconds. When it was over, the standings were shaken up thoroughly. Three Rikishi were tied at the top of the table, and eleven had 6 or more wins, including eight Maegashira . This is looking to be "anybody's ballgame."
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Links to Video, articles and Photos
Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 9 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results
Day 9: November 16: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 9: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 9 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 9: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 9 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Articles:
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 9 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Nuts and Bolts: Absences from the Basho; Condensed results of all matches (including time of match), Kimarite (Finishing moves) and time of match statistics: Day by Day and Cumulative
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2 (including 1 forfeit)-12
O2E Shodai 3-2 (including 1 forfeit)-10
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
20.1s M16w Akua (5-4) yorikiri J1e Akiseyama (5-4)
35.6s M14w Kotonowaka (5-4) sukuinage M13e Hoshoryu (5-4)
58.4s M12w Kaisei (4-5) yorikiri M13w Ichinojo (2-7)
11.8s M17e Shimanoumi (8-1) okuridashi M12e Yutakayama (2-7)
03.0s M15e Chiyotairyu (6-3) tsukidashi M11e Sadanoumi (2-7)
13.2s M14e Chiyonokuni (7-2) tsukidashi M9e Tokushoryu (5-4)
00.9s M16e Chiyoshoma (5-4) uwatenage M8w Terutsuyoshi (2-7)
01.9s M11w Enho (1-8) yorikiri M8e Aoiyama (3-6)
04.3s M7w Endo (6-3) tsukitaoshi M10w Meisei (4-5)
26.7s M10e Ryuden (7-2) sukuinage M7e Tochinoshin (5-4)
02.9s M6w Tamawashi (6-3) oshidashi M9w Kotoeko (5-4)
67.8s M6e Takarafuji (8-1) tsukiotoshi M3w Okinoumi (5-4)
26.0s M4e Hokutofuji (5-4) oshidashi M3e Kagayaki (3-6)
03.5s M2w Daieisho (6-3) oshidashi M1w Wakatakakage (2-7)
03.4s M2e Onosho (3-6) oshidashi M1e Kiribayama (1-8)
23.0s K1w Takayasu (5-4) okuridashi K1e Terunofuji (7-2)
05.2s M5w Kotoshoho (5-4) tsukiotoshi S1w Takanosho (4-5)
02.9s M5e Myogiryu (3-6) yorikiri S1e Mitakeumi (6-3)
15.2s M4w Tobizaru (3-6) hatakikomi O1e Takakeisho (8-1)
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Basho Leaders (1st, 2nd, 3rd); *=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
8-1:
Takakeisho (O1e) (8-0, 8-1)
Takarafuji (M6e) (2-0, 2-1, 8-1)
Shimanoumi (M17e) (5-0, 5-1, 8-1)
7-2:
Terunofuji (K1e) (7-0, 7-2)
Ryuden (M10e) (0-1, 5-1, 5-2, 7-2)
Chiyonokuni* (M14e) (6-0, 6-2, 7-2)
6-3:
Mitakeumi (S1e) (1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 6-2, 6-3)
Tamawashi (M6w) (1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 5-2, 5-3, 6-3)
Endo (M7w) (4-0, 4-3, 6-3)
Chiyotairyu (M15e) (0-2, 5-2, 5-3, 6-3)
Upcoming Schedule (Day 10) (Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
Kachi-Koshi--(winning record--8 wins or more--leads to rank promotion)
Make-Koshi--(losing record--8 losses or more--leads to rank and/or Division demotion)
Key: Rikishi; Rank; Current Record; Basho Day on which it first happened
Kachi-Koshi
Takakeisho (O1e) (8-1) (8); Takarafuji (8-1) (9); Shimanoumi (M17e) (8-1) (9)
Make-Koshi:
Enho (M11w) (1-8) (8); Kiribayama (M1e) (1-8) (9)
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
8-1: O1e Takakeisho (Basho Co-Leader)
7-2: K1e Terunofuji
6-3: S1e Mitakeumi
5-4: K1w Takayasu
4-5: S1w Takanosho
3-2: O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--3-2-10)
1-2: O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--1-2-12)
34-19-22 (2 forfeit losses)
Rookie
M16w Akua (5-4) (0-2, 1-2, 1-4, 5-4)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Kotoshoho (M5w) 1-0
Daieisho (M2w) 4-1
Myogiru (M5e) 1-1
Tobizaru (M4w) 1-1
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-3
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-4
Kagayake (M3e) 1-4
Onosho (M2e) 1-5 (1 forfeit win)
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-6
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-6 (1 forfeit win)
14-31 (2 forfeit wins)
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 1: (M17e) Shimanoumi (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Day 2: (M16e) Chiyoshoma (2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 3: Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 6: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (4-2) defeated Shohozan (J2w) (0-1) (1-5)
Day 7: Ishiura (J3e) (1-0) (4-3) defeated Kotonowaka (M14w) (3-4)
Day 8: Shimanoumi (M17e) (7-1) defeated Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1) (5-3)
Day 9: Akua (M16w) (5-4) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-2) (5-4, including 1 forfeit win)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-2
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-1
Shohozan (J2w) 0-1
Ishiura (J3e) 1-0
Chiyomaru (Jre) 0-1
1-6
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Frontal Thrust Down (Tsukitaoshi)..........1
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................1
Out 12, Down 7
Frontal 11, Rear 2
Push 6, Thrust 5, Force 4, Throw 3, Slap 1,Pull 0
Under 0, Over 1
Arm 3
Cumulative through 9 days: 21 Finishing Moves (172 matches):
Frontal Thrust Down (Tsukitaoshi)..........1
Inside Leg Trip (Uchigake).................1
Fusen (forfeit)............................2
Out 91, Down 81
Frontal 95, Rear 8
Push 62, Force 34, Thrust 24, Throw 23, Slap 20 Swing 3, Crush 1, Trip 1, Pull 4
Under 6, Over 8
Arm 20, Hand 4, Thigh 4, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 9 (19 matches)
Total Time: 4 minutes, 59.8 seconds
Longest Match: 67.8 seconds
Shortest Match: 0.9 seconds
Average Match: 15.0 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 8
5-9.9 seconds 1
10-19.9 seconds: 3
20-29.9 seconds: 4
30-30.9 seconds 1
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 1
60-69.0 seconds 1
70-79.9 seconds 0
Cumulative through Day 9 (172 matches)
Total Time: 29 minutes, 59.4 seconds
Shortest Match 0.8 seconds (Day 7)
Longest Match: 79.5 seconds (Day 5)
Average Match: 10.5 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 70
5-9.9 seconds: 48
10-19.9 seconds 30
20-29.9 seconds 14
30-39.9 seconds 4
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 2
60-69.9 seconds 1
70-79.9 seconds 2
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Day 8
Notable: (for links to Rikishi, see the Roster above).
Day 8 marked the beginning of the second half of the Basho. It is a competitive Basho with Takakeisho (O1e) on top with a perfect record. 7 Rikishi are within two wins of him, including 2 san'yaku (Top Rankers)--Terunofuji (K1e)--who lost his first match today) and Mitakeumi (S1e).
For the 4th Basho in the last 5, one of the lowest ranked Maegashira (Rank and Filers)--Shimanoumi (M17e) is in the hunt with a 7-1 record. His path will get more difficult, particularly if he can stay in contention until late in the Basho, when he will face the leaders. Also one of the "Up from Juryo" Rikishi (Chiyonokuni--M14e) is in contention at 6-2. He stretched his winning streak over the last 2 Basho to 17 before stumbling the last two matches. He won the Juryo (Second Division) Basho in September with a 14-1 record to get back to Makuuchi (Top Division) for the first time since March 2019. He was promoted form J11e to M14e.
He is yet another example of an injury ravaged Rikishi. He missed 3 consecutive Basho (42 matches) to drop all the way from M15e to Ms46w (Makushita--3rd Division--non salary). This meant he had to pass 60 Rikishi to get back to Makuuchi. A 23-12 (including 2 perfect 7-0 Yusho--championships) in 5 Ms Basho got him back to Juryo last September. He was 37-13 in the 6 Lower Division Basho. His best Maakuchi performance came in May 2018 when he was 12-3 and won the Kanto-Sho (Fighting Spirit) prize. He advanced to M2w after that performance but, like many high ranked Maegashira, got caught in the meat grinder of much tougher competition (see below for how Maegashira are faring v san'yaku in this Basho. He fell to M15e, but was having an excellent (8-3) Basho when injury sent him down.
On the other side of the ledger is Enho (M11w) who has opened with 8 consecutive losses and is Make-Koshi (guaranteed a losing record, demotion in rank--and possibly Division), the first this Basho. The smallest Rikishi by far (92 Kilograms, 202 pounds), he is being manhandled. His quickness and technique got him all the way to M4e in the March 2020 Basho, but the other Rikishi have adjusted and he is now 17-36 since then. He has been a fan favorite for obvious reasons, but the reality is that unless he can find a way to win, he may be headed back to Juryo in January.
Also, for more Kotoshugiko retirement stories (see below under Day 7), link to the Nissansports page below. They have published several more articles on him.
Note that I have also changed the order of presentation starting with Day 8. The video, article, and photo links are now at the top, followed by the Rikishi information, Kimarite (finishing move) statistics, and time of match statistics. From here on out, I will keep a Basho leader board of 1st-3rd place.
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Links to Video, articles and Photos
Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 8 Video highlights (replays of all 20 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Grand Sumo Live (Day 8) (50 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results
Day 8: November 15: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 8: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 8 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 8: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 8 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Articles:
Tachai.org Day 8 Recap (As of today, Tachai.org usually begins covering the Lower Division Basho as well as Makuuchi. For now, they are including selected videos of some of these Lower Division matches.
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 8 Photo Feature: Photos from selected matches. In Japanese (Google Translate) (ADDRESS CORRECTED, NOVEMBER 16, 2020--SORRY ABOUT THAT)
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 8 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Nuts and Bolts: Absences from the Basho; Condensed results of all matches (including time of match), Kimarite (Finishing moves) and time of match statistics: Day by Day and Cumulative
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2 (including 1 forfeit)-12
O2E Shodai 3-2 (including 1 forfeit)-10
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
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Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
17.3s M17e Shimanoumi (7-1) yorikiri J4e Chiyomaru (5-3)
38.2s M13e Hoshoryu (5-3) yorikiri M13w Ichinojo (2-6)
11.6s M14w Kotonowaka (4-4) okuridashi M12e Yutakayama (2-6)
07.3s M16e Chiyoshoma (4-4) okuridashi M12w Kaisei (3-5)
03.3s M16w Akua (4-4) uwatehineri M11w Enho (0-8)
18.9s M10e Ryuden (6-2) yorikiri M15e Chiyotairyu (5-3)
03.8s M8e Aoiyama (3-5) tsukidashi M11e Sadanoumi (2-6)
03.2s M7e Tochinoshin (5-3) hatakikomi M10w Meisei (4-4)
07.4s M7w Endo (5-3) yorikiri M14e Chiyonokuni (6-2)
03.5s M6e Takarafuji (7-1) yorikiri M9w Kotoeko (5-3)
07.7s M9e Tokushoryu (5-3) hatakikomi M6w Tamawashi (5-3)
00.9s M5w Kotoshoho (4-4) oshitaoshi M8w Terutsuyoshi (2-6)
06.3s M3w Okinoumi (5-3) yorikiri M3e Kagayaki (3-5)
26.2s M1w Wakatakakage (2-6) oshitaoshi M1e Kiribayama (1-7)
09.8s M2w Daieisho (5-3) oshidashi K1e Terunofuji (7-1)
04.9s K1w Takayasu (4-4) hatakikomi M2e Onosho (2-6)
12.7s S1e Mitakeumi (6-2) uwatenage M4w Tobizaru (2-6)
03.6s M5e Myogiryu (2-6) oshidashi S1w Takanosho (4-4)
02.6s O1e Takakeisho (8-0) hikiotoshi M4e Hokutofuji (4-4)
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Basho Leaders (1st, 2nd, 3rd); *=Promoted from Juryo (Division 2) after September Basho
8-0: Takakeisho (O1e) (8-0)
7-1:
Terunofuji (K1e) (7-0, 7-1)
Takarafuji (M6e) (2-0, 2-1, 7-1)
Shimanoumi (M17e) (5-0, 5-1, 7-1)
6-2:
Mitakeumi (S1e) (1-0, 1-1, 2-1, 2-2, 6-2)
Ryuden (M10e) (0-1, 5-1, 5-2, 6-2)
Chiyonokuni* (M14e) (6-0, 6-2)
(Record in the middle is the Rikishi career record against each other)
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Kachi-Koshi--(winning record--8 wins or more--leads to rank promotion)
Make-Koshi--(losing record--8 losses or more--leads to rank and/or Division demotion)
Key: Rikishi; Rank; Current Record; Basho Day on which it first happened
Hachi-Koshi
Takakeisho (O1e) (8-0) (8)
Make-Koshi:
Enho (M11w) (0-8) (8)
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
8-0: O1e Takakeisho
7-1: K1e Terunofuji
6-2: S1e Mitakeumi
4-4: S1w Takanosho; K1w Takayasu
3-2: O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--3-2-10)
1-2: O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--1-2-12)
33-15-22 (2 forfeit losses)
Rookie
M16w Akua (4-4) (0-2, 1-2, 1-4, 4-4)
Maegashira v san'yaku (Top Rank)
Day 8
Daieisho (M2w) 4-1
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-3
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-4
Kagayake (M3e) 1-4
Onosho (M2e) 1-5 (1 forfeit win)
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-6
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-6 (1 forfeit win)
Myogiru (M5e) 0-1
Tobizaru (M4w) 0-1
11-31 (2 forfeit wins)
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 1: (M17e) Shimanoumi (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Day 2: (M16e) Chiyoshoma (2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 3: Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 6: Chiyotairyu (M15e) (4-2) defeated Shohozan (J2w) (0-1) (1-5)
Day 7: Ishiura (J3e) (1-0) (4-3) defeated Kotonowaka (M14w) (3-4)
Day 8: Shimanoumi (M17e) (7-1) defeated Chiyomaru (J4e) 0-1) (5-3)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-1
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-1
Shohozan (J2w) 0-1
Ishiura (J3e) 1-0
Chiyomaru (Jre) 0-1
1-5
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Twisting Over Arm Throw (Uwatehineri)......1
Out 11, Down 8
Frontal 11, Rear 2
Push 6, Force 6, Throw 2, Slap 3, Thrust 1, Pull 1
Under 0, Over 1
Arm 2, Hand 1
Cumulative through 8 days: 20 Finishing Moves (153 matches):
Fusen (forfeit)............................2
Out 79, Down 74
Frontal 84, Rear 6
Push 56, Force 30, Throw 20, Slap 19, Thrust 19, Swing 3, Crush 1, Trip 1, Pull 4
Under 6, Over 7
Arm 17, Hand 4, Thigh 4, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 8 (19 matches)
Total Time: 3 minutes, 9.2 seconds
Longest Match: 38.2 seconds
Shortest Match: 0.9 seconds
Average Match: 10.0 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 8
5-9.9 seconds 5
10-19.9 seconds: 4
20-29.9 seconds: 1
30-30.9 seconds 1
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 0
60-69.0 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 0
Cumulative through Day 8 (153 matches)
Total Time: 24 minutes, 59.6 seconds
Shortest Match 0.8 seconds (Day 7)
Longest Match: 79.5 seconds (Day 5)
Average Match: 9.8 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 62
5-9.9 seconds: 47
10-19.9 seconds 27
20-29.9 seconds 10
30-39.9 seconds 3
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 1
60-69.9 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 2
CUMULATIVE TIME/MATCHES THROUGH DAY 8 CORRECTED NOVEMBER 16, 2020). SORRY ABOUT THAT.)
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Day 7
Notable:
Kotoshogiku (J3w--Ozeki from 2011-2017) retired after a 1-5 start to the Juryo Basho. He missed parts or all of only 4 (due to absence) of his 112 Basho from 2002-2020. The 36 year old (oldest salaried rikishi at present) Fukuoka native (Sadogatake Stable) finished with an overall record of 828-676-14 in 1,496 matches. He won 2 Basho (one as Ozeki--January 2016), finished 2nd (Jun-Yusho) 3 times, and bounced back from kadoban (possible loss of Ozeki rank--required to have a winning record in the next Basho after having a losing record in a Basho) 6 times (3 due to injury). His Ozeki record in 32 Basho and 444 matches was 256-196-32. In Maakuchi (Top Division) Basho he participated in 92 tournaments (1,332 matches), with a record of 718-621-41. He also achieved 3 Kinboshi (Gold Star wins over Yokozuna) as a Maegashira (rank and filer). He won 7 special prizes. He was well known for his "back bend" during preparation for each match (see the Basho link above). While suffering from a calf injury that forced him to pull out of the September Basho, he did not retire. He was trying fight his way back from Juryo to Makuuchi at the time of his retirement.
He was in Makuuchi (Top Division) for 91 consecutive Basho.
Nikkansports.com (Japanese--use Google Translate)
Note: the quote translations are via Google Translate, and, while they are not the best, hopefully they convey the respect and affection of his peers.
"Kotoshogiku had many injuries, but he did his best without giving up until the very end. Although he was not tall, he was a wrestler with a heavy waist, horsepower, and individuality. Children around this time are difficult (instruction), so I would like them to continue studying in the same way as their masters."
Chairman (of the Japan Sumo Association) Hakkaku (former Yokozuna Hokutoumi)
"He taught me how to care for my knees and various other things. I've seen a strong back before I entered the sumo world."
Takakeisho (O1e)
"For many years, I bumped into my chest during both training and efforts. I am deeply moved and feel lonely. Those who have been working hard on sumo. I was very influenced.
Takayasu (K1w and ex-Ozeki)
"Thank you for your hard work for a long time. I am a senior who was inspired in many ways."
Terunofuji (K1e and ex-Ozeki during Kotoshogiku's time as Ozeki).
"A person who has been a big success for a long time. I was a senior in high school and learned a lot...."I'm honored to be hit. I'm glad I was hit. I hope I can be as young as I can get older."
Shimanoumi (M17e)
"(He) taught me countless things nearby. The most memorable thing is,'If you get lost, hit hard.' He taught me to believe in myself and take the plunge, regardless of whether I win or lose."
Kotoeko (M9w--age 28), who was Kotoshogiku's Uchi-deshi (attendant, apprentice, student, servant).
"I had him (in) practice from the beginning. I want to learn how to take it and absorb it to make it my own."
Kotonowaka (M14w--age 22) promoted back from Juryo to Makuuchi for this Basho.
"I have a deep gratitude that I can't return. What I can do is to produce good results."
Kotoshoho (M5w--age 22)
After he was demoted to Juryo (he was promoted to Makuuchi 15 years ago), he said:
(It is a world) that you can go up (be re-promoted) if you win. You look forward. You tend to think negatively, but there are many positive things for you."
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Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2 (including 1 forfeit)-12
O2E Shodai 3-2 (including 1 forfeit)-10
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
07.2s J3e Ishiura (4-3) oshidashi M14w Kotonowaka (3-4)
04.0s M13e Hoshoryu (4-3) watashikomi M14e Chiyonokuni (6-1)
09.7s M17e Shimanoumi (6-1) okuridashi M12w Kaisei (3-4)
08.9s M15e Chiyotairyu (5-2) tsukiotoshi M12e Yutakayama (2-5)
07.8s M11e Sadanoumi (2-5) sukuinage M16e Chiyoshoma (3-4)
06.5s M10w Meisei (4-3) yorikiri M13w Ichinojo (2-5)
22.8s M16w Akua (3-4) uwatedashinage M10e Ryuden (5-2)
14.5s M9w Kotoeko (5-2) kotenage M11w Enho (0-7)
09.2s M7e Tochinoshin (4-3) yorikiri M7w Endo (4-3)
03.0s M6w Tamawashi (5-2) hatakikomi M8w Terutsuyoshi (2-5)
26.9s M6e Takarafuji (6-1) yorikiri M9e Tokushoryu (4-3)
00.8s M8e Aoiyama (2-5) hatakikomi M5w Kotoshoho (3-4)
25.7s M2w Daieisho (4-3) tsukidashi M5e Myogiryu (1-6)
02.6s M4w Tobizaru (2-5) okuridashi M2e Onosho (2-5)
10.9s K1w Takayasu (3-4) yorikiri M1e Kiribayama (1-6)
09.7s K1e Terunofuji (7-0) sukuinage M1w Wakatakakage (1-6)
06.3s M3e Kagayaki (3-4) hikiotoshi S1w Takanosho (4-3)
05.4s S1e Mitakeumi (5-2) oshidashi M4e Hokutofuji (4-3)
03.0s O1e Takakeisho (7-0) oshidashi M3w Okinoumi (4-3)
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage).............2
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)....1
Out 10, Down 9
Frontal 8, Rear 2
Push 6, Force 4, Throw 4, Slap 2, Thrust 2, Pull 1
Under 0, Over 1
Arm 4, Hand 1, Thigh 1
Cumulative through 7 days: 19 Finishing Moves (134 matches):
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage).............2
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)....1
Fusen (forfeit)............................2
Out 68, Down 66
Frontal 73, Rear 4
Push 50, Force 24, Throw 18, Thrust 18, Slap 16, Swing 3, Crush 1, Trip 1, Pull 3
Under 6, Over 6
Arm 15, Thigh 4, Hand 3, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 7 (19 matches)
Total Time: 3 minutes, 4.9 seconds
Longest Match: 26.9 seconds
Shortest Match: 0.8 seconds
Average Match: 9.7 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 5
5-9.9 seconds 9
10-19.9 seconds: 2
20-29.9 seconds: 3
30-30.9 seconds 0
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 0
60-69.0 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 0
Cumulative through Day 7 (134 matches)
Total Time: 21 minutes, 49.4 seconds
Shortest Match 0.8 seconds (Day 7)
Longest Match: 79.5 seconds (Day 5)
Average Match: 9.8 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 54
5-9.9 seconds: 42
10-19.9 seconds 23
20-29.9 seconds 9
30-39.9 seconds 2
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 1
60-69.9 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 2
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
7-0
O1e Takakeisho; K1e Terunofuji
5-2
S1e Mitakeumi
4-3
S1w Takanosho
3-2 (1 forfeit loss--10)
O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--3-2-10)
3-4
K1w Takayasu
1-2
O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--1-2-12)
30-13-22 (2 forfeit losses)
Rookie
M16w Akua (3-4)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Day 7
Daieisho (M2w) 3-1
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-3
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-3
Kagayake (M3e) 1-4
Onosho (M2e) 1-4 (1 forfeit win)
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-6
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-6 (1 forfeit win)
10-27 (2 forfeit wins)
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 7
Ishiura (J3e) (1-0) (4-3) defeated Kotonowaka (M14w) (3-4)
Day 6
Chiyotairyu (M15e) (4-2) defeated Shohozan (J2w) (0-1) (1-5)
Day 3
Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 2
(M16e) Chiyoshoma (2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 1
(M17e) Shimanoumi (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-1
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-1
Shohozan (J2w) 0-1
Ishiura (J3e) 1-0
1-4
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Links to Video, articles and Photos
Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 7 Video highlights (replays of all 20 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results
Day 7: November 14: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 7: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 7 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 7: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 7 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Articles:
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 7 Photo Feature: Photos from each match. In Japanese (Google Translate) Includes 3 stop motion photos of the Ura (Jurio) match (see above).
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 7 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Day 6
Notable:
Shodai (O2e) pulled out of the Basho as a result of a left ankle injury suffered in the fall off the dohyo (ring) in his Day 3 win over Takayasu (K1w). He attempted to wrestle on Day 4 but was easily beaten by Daieisho (M2w). He was clearly effected by the injury in that match and forced to pull out, leaving only one of the original 3 Ozeki still competing. He is expected to be out of action for 3 weeks. This presents the very interesting possibility that for the Hatsu Basho in January there will be two Ozeki who are kadoban (need to have a winning Basho [8-7 or better] or they will lose their rank and have to regain it as any other San'yaku (Top Rank) Rikishi does: i.e. 33 wins in 3 consecutive tournaments. It makes for "hazard pay" for the high ranking Megaeshira (rank and filers) who will have to face them, as pointed out in the Tachiai.org Blog post below.
This marks the first time since the 2003 Hatsu Basho that 2 Yokozuna and 2 Ozeki have missed most or all of the Basho with injury. There were 3 Yokozuna and 4 Ozeki in that Banzuke (ranking)
.Articles:
Tachiai.org Blog: "Shodai Kyujo"
"New ozeki Shodai pulls out of November Basho with ankle injury" (Japan Times)
Nikkansports.com (Japanese, use Google Translate)
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Note: due to the absence of both Yokozuna, two of the three Ozeki, and one of the Maegashira (see below under "Juryo Substitutes"), there will now be 19 daily matches instead of 21.
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2(including 1 forfeit)-12
O2E Shodai 3-2 (including 1 forfeit)-10
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
04.1s M15e Chiyotairyu (4-2) oshidashi J2w Shohozan (1-5)
73.9s M13w Ichinojo (2-4) yorikiri M17e Shimanoumi (5-1)
02.6s M12e Yutakayama (2-4) oshidashi M16e Chiyoshoma (3-3)
10.8s M12w Kaisei (3-3) yorikiri M14w Kotonowaka (3-3)
14.4s M16w Akua (2-4) uwatenage M11e Sadanoumi (1-5)
02.5s M14e Chiyonokuni (6-0) hatakikomi M11w Enho (0-6)
05.7s M9e Tokushoryu (4-2) oshitaoshi M13e Hoshoryu (3-3)
02.8s M8e Aoiyama (1-5) oshitaoshi M10w Meisei (3-3)
01.8s M10e Ryuden (5-1) hatakikomi M8w Terutsuyoshi (2-4)
31.3s M7e Tochinoshin (3-3) uwatenage M9w Kotoeko (4-2)
02.0s M6w Tamawashi (4-2) oshidashi M5e Myogiryu (1-5)
08.6s M5w Kotoshoho (3-3) oshidashi M7w Endo (4-2)
22.2s M6e Takarafuji (5-1) hatakikomi M4w Tobizaru (1-5)
08.8s M2e Onosho (2-4) okuridashi M2w Daieisho (3-3)
08.3s K1e Terunofuji (6-0) yorikiri M1e Kiribayama (1-5)
08.7s K1w Takayasu (2-4) hatakikomi M1w Wakatakakage (1-5)
11.8s S1e Mitakeumi (4-2) yorikiri M3w Okinoumi (4-2)
49.5s S1w Takanosho (4-2) hatakikomi M4e Hokutofuji (4-2)
03.7s O1e Takakeisho (6-0) hatakikomi M3e Kagayaki (2-4)
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Out 9, Down 10
Frontal 10, Rear 1
Push 7, Slap 6, Force 4, Throw 2
Under 0, Over 1
Arm 1
Cumulative through 6 days: 17 Finishing Moves (115 matches):
Fusen (forfeit)............................2
Out 58, Down 57
Frontal 65, Rear 2
Push 44, Force 20, Thrust 16, Slap 14, Throw 14, Swing 3, Crush 1, Trip 1, Pull 2
Under 6, Over 5
Arm 11, Thigh 3, Hand 2, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 6 (19 matches)
Total Time: 4 minutes, 33.5 seconds
Longest Match: 73.9 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.8 seconds
Average Match: 14.4 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 7
5-9.9 seconds 5
10-19.9 seconds: 3
20-29.9 seconds: 1
30-30.9 seconds 1
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 0
60-69.0 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 1
Cumulative through Day 6 (115 matches)
Total Time: 18 minutes, 45.5 seconds
Shortest Match 1.2 seconds (Day 2)
Longest Match: 79.5 seconds (Day 5)
Average Match: 9.8 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 49
5-9.9 seconds: 33
10-19.9 seconds 21
20-29.9 seconds 6
30-39.9 seconds 2
40-49.9 seconds 1
50-59.9 seconds 1
60-69.9 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 2
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
6-0
O1e Takakeisho; K1e Terunofuji
4-2
S1e Mitakeumi; S1w Takanosho
3-2 (1 forfeit loss--10
O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--3-2-10)
2-4
K1w Takayasu
1-2
O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss; Pulled out--1-2-12)
26-12-22 (2 forfeit losses)
Rookie
M16w Akua (2-4)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Day 6
Daieisho (M2w) 3-1
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-2
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-2
Onosho (M2e) 1-4 (1 forfeit win)
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-5
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-5 (1 forfeit win)
Kagayake (M3e) 0-4
9-23 (2 forfeit wins)
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 6
Chiyotairyu (M15e) (4-2) defeated Shohozan (J2w) (0-1) (1-5)
Day 3
Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 2
(M16e) Chiyoshoma(2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 1
(M17e) Shimanoumi (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-1
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-1
Shohozan (J2w) 0-1
0-4
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Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 6 Video highlights (replays of all 20 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results
Day 6: November 13: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 6: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 6 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 6: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 6 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Articles:
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 6 Photo Feature: Photos from each match. In Japanese (Google Translate) Includes 3 stop motion photos of the Ura (Jurio) match (see above).
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 6 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Day 5
Notable:
In the Jurio (2nd Division) Basho
Ura (J13e) (3-2) used a Backwards Body Drop (Izori) to defeat Kyokushuho (J10w) (2-3)
Chris Sumo filmed the match. (Chris Sumo Youtube)
It was the first time this finishing move was executed in a salaried division match (also Juryo), when Tomonohana (J7e) beat Hananokuni (J6e) with it on Day 12 of the Hatsu (New Year's) Basho in 1993. Tomonohana was one of the ringside judges today and witnessed it.
Tomonohana's Izori (video)
When Tomonohana executed the move, it was the first time it had been done since 1964, the year of his birth. On Day 2 of the Natsu (Spring) Makuuchi Basho that year Iwakaze (M11e) executed the finish against Wakatenryu (M10e).
Article:
Nissansports.com (Japanese)
"Tomonohana (28 = Tatsunami) burst into a big skill. Screw your head to the right side of Hananokuni in a low position. It's a warp that turns his head back while twisting his lower right hand. This is the first rare move in 29 years since the location in May 1964 (Showa 39), 'It's been the year I was born, since 1964,' " smiled.
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Note: due to the absence of both Yokozuna, one of the Maegashira (see below under "Juryo Substitutes"), and O1w Asanoyama, there will now be 19 daily matches instead of 21.
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2(including 1 forfeit)-12
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (18 matches and 1 forfeit)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
20.2s M17e Shimanoumi (5-0) yorikiri M14w Kotonowaka (3-2)
10.6s M13w Ichinojo (1-4) yoritaoshi M16w Akua (1-4)
03.1s M16e Chiyoshoma (3-2) hatakikomi M13e Hoshoryu (3-2)
05.4s M15e Chiyotairyu (3-2) yorikiri M12w Kaisei (2-3)
02.1s M14e Chiyonokuni (5-0) hatakikomi M11e Sadanoumi (1-4)
03.1s M10w Meisei (3-2) tsukiotoshi M12e Yutakayama (1-4)
03.1s M10e Ryuden (4-1) oshitaoshi M11w Enho (0-5)
05.8s M8w Terutsuyoshi (2-3) hatakikomi M9w Kotoeko (4-1)
03.8s M9e Tokushoryu (3-2) oshidashi M7e Tochinoshin (2-3)
04.0s M6w Tamawashi (3-2) oshidashi M8e Aoiyama (0-5)
15.7s M6e Takarafuji (4-1) okuridashi M7w Endo (4-1)
04.3s M5w Kotoshoho (2-3) oshidashi M4w Tobizaru (1-4)
03.2s M3e Kagayaki (2-3) oshitaoshi M5e Myogiryu (1-4)
79.5s M3w Okinoumi (4-1) tsukiotoshi K1w Takayasu (1-4)
10.7s K1e Terunofuji (5-0) uwatenage M4e Hokutofuji (4-1)
08.3s S1w Takanosho (3-2) oshidashi M1e Kiribayama (1-4)
04.0s S1e Mitakeumi (3-2) yorikiri M1w Wakatakakage (1-4)
04.5s O1e Takakeisho (5-0) tsukidashi M2w Daieisho (3-2)
----- M2e Onosho (1-4) fusen O2e Shodai (3-2)
Finishing Moves (18 matches)
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................1
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi).............1
Fusen (forfeit)............................1
Out 10, Down 8
Frontal 11, Rear 2
Push 7, Force 3, Thrust 3, Slap 3, Crush 1, Throw 1
Under 0, Over 1
Arm 1
Cumulative through 5 days: 17 Finishing Moves (96 matches):
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................1
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi).............1
Fusen (forfeit)............................2
Out 49, Down 47
Frontal 55, Rear 1
Push 37, Force 16, Thrust 16, Throw 12, Slap 8, Swing 3, Crush 1 Trip, 1 Pull 2
Under 6, Over 4
Arm 10, Thigh 3, Hand 2, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 5 (18 matches)
Total Time: 3 minutes, 11.4 seconds
Longest Match: 79.5 seconds
Shortest Match: 2.1 seconds
Average Match: 10.6 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 10
5-9.9 seconds 3
10-19.9 seconds: 3
20-29.9 seconds: 1
30-30.9 seconds 0
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 0
60-69.0 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 1
Cumulative through Day 5 (96 matches)
Total Time: 14 minutes, 12.4 seconds
Shortest Match 1.2 seconds (Day 2)
Longest Match: 79.5 seconds (Day 5)
Average Match: 8.9 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 42
5-9.9 seconds: 28
10-19.9 seconds 18
20-29.9 seconds 5
30-39.9 seconds 1
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 1
60-69.9 seconds 0
70-79.9 seconds 1
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
5-0
O1e Takakeisho; K1e Terunofuji
3-2
O2e Shodai (1 forfeit loss); S1e Mitakeumi; S1w Takanosho
1-2
O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss Pulled out--1-2-12)
1-4
K1w Takayasu
21-12-12 (including 2 forfeit losses)
Rookie
M16w Akua (1-4)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Day 5
Daieisho (M2w) 3-1
Okinoumi (M3w) 2-1
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-1
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-4
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-4 (1 forfeit win)
Onosho (M2e) 1-4 (1 forfeit win)
Kagayake (M3e) 0-3
9-18 (2 forfeit wins)
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 3
Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 2
(M16e) Chiyoshoma (2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 1
(M17e) Shimanoumi (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-1
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-1
0-3
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Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 5 Video highlights (replays of all 20 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results
Day 5: November 12: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 5 : (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 5 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 5 : (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 5 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Articles:
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 5 Photo Feature: Photos from each match. In Japanese (Google Translate) Includes 6 stop motion photos of the Ura match (see above).
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 5 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Day 4
Notable: Asanoyama (O1w) pulled out of the Basho as a result of a shoulder injury received on Day 1. He is expected to be out of action for 4 weeks. He finishes with a record of 1-2 (1 forfeit loss)-12 absent
Articles:
Tachiai.org Blog: "Ozeki Asanoyama Withdraws From November Tournament"
"Ozeki Asanoyama pulls out of November meet" (Japan Times)
Nikkansports.com (Japanese), use Google Translate)
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Note: due to the absence of both Yokozuna, one Maegashira (see below under "Juryo Substitutes"), and O1w Asanoyama, there will now be 19 daily matches instead of 21.
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
O1w Asanoyama 1-2(including 1 forfeit)-12
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (19 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
03.0s M17e Shimanoumi (4-0) tsukiotoshi M16w Akua (1-3)
10.9s M14w Kotonowaka (3-1) uwatenage M16e Chiyoshoma (2-2)
01.5s M15e Chiyotairyu (2-2) hatakikomi M13e Hoshoryu (3-1)
11.3s M14e Chiyonokuni (4-0) kakenage M12w Kaisei (2-2)
09.5s M11e Sadanoumi (1-3) yorikiri M13w Ichinojo (0-4)
28.2s M10e Ryuden (3-1) shitatedashinage M12e Yutakayama (1-3)
11.7s M10w Meisei (2-2) oshitaoshi M11w Enho (0-4)
08.9s M9w Kotoeko (4-0) tsukiotoshi M9e Tokushoryu (2-2)
07.3s M7e Tochinoshin (2-2) yorikiri M8w Terutsuyoshi (1-3)
13.3s M6e Takarafuji (3-1) hikiotoshi M8e Aoiyama (0-4)
07.1s M7w Endo (4-0) oshidashi M6w Tamawashi (2-2)
02.7s M5e Myogiryu (1-3) oshitaoshi M5w Kotoshoho (1-3)
15.3s M3e Kagayaki (1-3) oshidashi M4w Tobizaru (1-3)
15.8s K1e Terunofuji (4-0) yorikiri M3w Okinoumi (3-1)
06.2s M4e Hokutofuji (4-0) oshidashi K1w Takayasu (1-3)
03.4s M1e Kiribayama (1-3) katasukashi S1e Mitakeumi (2-2)
04.4s S1w Takanosho (2-2) yorikiri M1w Wakatakakage (1-3)
03.5s M2w Daieisho (3-1) tsukidashi O2e Shodai (3-1)
06.4s O1e Takakeisho (4-0) oshidashi M2e Onosho (0-4)
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Fusen (forfeit)............................1
Out 9, Down 10
Frontal 10, Rear 0
Push 6, Force 4, Throw 3, Thrust 3, Slap 1, Swing 1, Pull 1
Under 2, Over 1
Arm 2, Hand 1, Thigh 1
Cumulative through 4 days: 15 Finishing Moves (78 matches):
Out 39, Down 39
Frontal 44, Rear 0
Push 30, Force 13, Thrust 13, Throw 11, Slap 5, Swing 3, Trip 1, Pull 2
Under 6, Over 3
Arm 9, Thigh 3, Hand 2, Leg 1, Shoulder 1
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Match Time
Day 4 (19 matches)
Total Time: 2 minutes, 50.4 seconds
Longest Match: 28.2 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.5 seconds
Average Match: 9.0 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 6
5-9.9 seconds 6
10-19.9 seconds: 6
20-29.9 seconds: 1
30-30.9 seconds 0
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 0
Cumulative through Day 4 (78 matches)
Total Time: 11 minutes, 1.0 seconds
Shortest Match 1.2 seconds (Day 2)
Longest Match: 57.5 seconds (Day 3)
Average Match: 8.5 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 32
5-9.9 seconds: 25
10-19.9 seconds 15
20-29.9 seconds 4
30-39.9 seconds 1
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 1
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
4-0
O1e Takakeisho; K1e Terunofuji
3-1
O2e Shodai
2-2
S1e Mitakeumi; S1w Takanosho;
1-2
O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss Pulled out--1-2-12)
1-3
K1w Takayasu
17-10-12 (including 1 forfeit loss)
Rookie
M16w Akua (1-3)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Day 4
Daieisho (M2w) 3-0
Hokutofuji (M4e) 1-0
Okinoumi (M3w) 1-1
Kiribayama (M1e) 1-3
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-3 (1 forfeit win)
Kagayake (M3e) 0-3
Onosho (M2e) 0-4
7-14 (1 forfeit win)
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 3
Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 2
(M16e) Chiyoshoma (2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 1
(M17e) Shimanoumi (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-1
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-1
0-3
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Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 4 Video highlights (replays of all 20 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results
Day 4: November 11: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 4 : (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 4 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 4 : (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 4 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Articles:
There were no Kyodo News or Japan Times accounts of the action today.
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 4 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Day 3
Note: due to the absence of both Yokozuna and one Maegashira (see below), the Basho will have a base of 20 matches per day, rather than the usual 21.
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (19 matches and 1 forfeit)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
01.5s M16w Akua (1-2) hatakikomi J2e Midorifuji (1-2)
13.7s M17e Shimanoumi (3-0) oshidashi M16e Chiyoshoma (2-1)
10.5s M14e Chiyonokuni (3-0) oshidashi M14w Kotonowaka (2-1)
02.5s M15e Chiyotairyu (1-2) hikiotoshi M13w Ichinojo (0-3)
10.8s M12w Kaisei (2-1) watashikomi M12e Yutakayama (1-2)
03.0s M13e Hoshoryu (3-0) kotenage M11w Enho (0-3)
57.5s M10e Ryuden (2-1) shitatedashinage M10w Meisei (1-2)
09.4s M9w Kotoeko (3-0) yorikiri M11e Sadanoumi (0-3)
05.7s M8w Terutsuyoshi (1-2) oshidashi M8e Aoiyama (0-3)
06.7s M7w Endo (3-0) yorikiri M9e Tokushoryu (2-1)
01.7s M6w Tamawashi (2-1) oshidashi M6e Takarafuji (2-1)
30.9s M7e Tochinoshin (1-2) uwatenage M5w Kotoshoho (1-2)
08.1s M4w Tobizaru (1-2) tsukiotoshi M5e Myogiryu (0-3)
02.8s M4e Hokutofuji (3-0) oshidashi M2w Daieisho (2-1)
04.9s K1e Terunofuji (3-0) oshidashi M2e Onosho (0-3)
04.7s M3w Okinoumi (3-0) katasukashi S1w Takanosho (1-2)
04.0s S1e Mitakeumi (2-1) oshidashi M3e Kagayaki (0-3)
----- M1w Wakatakakage (1-2) fusen O1w Asanoyama (1-2)
09.0s O1e Takakeisho (3-0) tsukiotoshi M1e Kiribayama (0-3)
18.6s O2e Shodai (3-0) tsukiotoshi K1w Takayasu (1-2)
Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)..................1
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage).1
Thigh Grabbing Push Down (Watashikomi).....1
Fusen (forfeit.............................1
Out 9, Down 10
Frontal 9, Rear 0
Push 8, Throw 3, Thrust 3, Force 2, Slap, 1, Swing 1, Pull 1
Under 1, Over 1
Arm 3, Hand 1, Thigh 1
Cumulative through 3 days: 15 Finishing Moves (59 matches):
Out 30, Down 29
Frontal 34, Rear 0
Push 24, Thrust 10, Force 9, Throw 8, Slap 4, Swing 2, Trip 1, Pull 1
Under 4, Over 2
Arm 7, Thigh 2, Leg 1, Shoulder 1, Hand 1
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Match Time
Day 3 (19 matches)
Total Time: 3 minutes, 25.3 seconds
Longest Match: 57.5 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.5 seconds
Average Match: 10.8 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 8
5-9.9 seconds 5
10-19.9 seconds: 4
20-29.9 seconds: 0
30-30.9 seconds 1
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 1
Cumulative through Day 3 (59 matches)
Total Time: 8 minutes, 10.6 seconds
Shortest Match 1.2 seconds (Day 2)
Longest Match: 57.5 seconds (Day 3)
Average Match: 8.3 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 26
5-9.9 seconds: 19
10-19.9 seconds 9
20-29.9 seconds 3
30-39.9 seconds 1
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 1
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Top Rank Wins--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
3-0
O1e Takakeisho; O2e Shodai; K1e Terunofuji
2-1
S1e Mitakeumi
1-2
O1w Asanoyama (1 forfeit loss); S1w Takanosho; K1w Takayasu
14-7 (including 1 forfeit loss)
Rookie
M16w Akua (1-2)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Day 3
Daieisho (M2w) 2-0
Okinoumi (M3w) 1-0
Wakatakakage (M1w) 1-2 (1 forfeit win)
Kagayake (M3e) 0-3
Kiribayama (M1e) 0-3
Onosho (M2e) 0-3
4-11 (1 forfeit win)
Juryo Substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 3
Akua (M16w) (1-2) defeated Midorifuji (J2e) (0-1) (1-2)
Day 2
(M16e) Chiyoshoma (2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 1
(M17e) Shimanoumi (1-0) defeated (J1w) Chiyonoo (0-1) (0-1)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-1
Midorifuji (J2e) 0-1
0-3
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Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 3 Video highlights (replays of all 20 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results
Day 3: November 10: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 3: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 3 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 3: (Japanese Sumo Association) (latest Basho only--click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 3 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Kyodo News--same story as JT, different photos.
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japaneseand can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day3 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Day 2
Note: due to the absence of both Yokozuna and one Maegashira (see below), the Basho will have a base of 20 matches per day, rather than the usual 21.
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (20 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
01.4s M16e Chiyoshoma (2-0) tsukiotoshi J1e Akiseyama (1-1)
04.7s M17e Shimanoumi (2-0) oshidashi M15e Chiyotairyu (0-2)
01.3s M14e Chiyonokuni (2-0) hatakikomi M16w Akua (0-2)
05.6s M14w Kotonowaka (2-0) oshidashi M13w Ichinojo (0-2)
25.6s M13e Hoshoryu (2-0) uchigake M12e Yutakayama (1-1)
02.2s M12w Kaisei (1-1) oshitaoshi M11w Enho (0-2)
28.3s M10e Ryuden (1-1) shitatenage M11e Sadanoumi (0-2)
07.1s M9w Kotoeko (2-0) oshidashi M10w Meisei (1-1)
01.2s M9e Tokushoryu (2-0) hatakikomi M8e Aoiyama (0-2)
01.3s M7w Endo (2-0) hatakikomi M8w Terutsuyoshi (0-2)
11.5s M6e Takarafuji (2-0) yorikiri M7e Tochinoshin (0-2)
05.3s M5w Kotoshoho (1-1) tsukidashi M6w Tamawashi (1-1)
04.9s M4e Hokutofuji (2-0) tsukiotoshi M4w Tobizaru (0-2)
06.6s M3w Okinoumi (2-0) yorikiri M5e Myogiryu (0-2)
03.1s K1w Takayasu (1-1) oshidashi M3e Kagayaki (0-2)
10.6s M2w Daieisho (2-0) tsukiotoshi S1e Mitakeumi (1-1)
03.5s S1w Takanosho (1-1) yorikiri M2e Onosho (0-2)
04.2s O1e Takakeisho (2-0) tsukidashi M1w Wakatakakage (0-2)
05.4s O2e Shodai (2-0) yorikiri M1e Kiribayama (0-2)
05.7s K1e Terunofuji (2-0) uwatenage O1w Asanoyama (1-1)
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Finishing Moves (20 matches)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............4
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............4
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................3
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)............2
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............1
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)..............1
Inside Leg Trip (Uchigake).................1
Out 10, Down 10
Frontal 11, Rear 0
Push 5, Thrust 5, Force 4, Slap 3, Throw 2, Trip 1
Under 1, Over 1
Arm 2, Leg 1
Cumulative through 2 days: 11 Finishing Moves (40 matches):
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............4
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).......1
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)....1
Inside Leg Trip (Uchigake).................1
Out 21, Down 19
Frontal 25, Rear 0
Push 16, Force 7, Thrust 7, Throw 5, Slap 3, Swing 1, Trip 1
Under 3, Over 1
Arm 4, Leg 1, Shoulder 1, Thigh 1
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Match Time
Day 2
Total Time: 2 minutes, 19.5 seconds
Longest Match: 28.3 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.2 seconds
Average Match: 7.0 seconds
Time/Matches:
0-4.9 seconds: 10
5-9.9 seconds: 6
10-19.9 seconds: 2
20-29.9 seconds: 2
Cumulative through Day 2 (40 matches)
Total Time: 4 minutes, 45.3 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.2 seconds (Day 2)
Longest Match: 28.3 seconds (Day 2)
Average Match: 7.1 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds: 18
5-9.9 seconds: 14
10-19.9 seconds: 5
20-29.9 seconds: 3
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Top Rank Wins--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
2-0
O1e Takakeisho; O2e Shodai; K1e Terunofuji
1-1
O1w Asanoyama; S1e Mitakeumi; S1w Takanosho; K1w Takayasu
10-4
Rookie
M16w Akua (0-2)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Day 2
Daieisho (M2w) 2-0
Kiribayama (M1e) 0-2
Wakatakakage (M1w) 0-2
Onosho (M2e) 0-2
Kagayake (M3e) 0-2
2-8
Juryo substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 2
M16e Chiyoshoma (2-0) defeated Akiseyama (J1e) (0-1) (1-1)
Day 1
M17e Shimanoumi (1-0) defeated J1w Chiyonoo (0-1)(0-1)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1
Akiseyama (J1e) 0-1
0-2
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Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 2 Video highlights (replays of all 20 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results
Day 2: November 9: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 2: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 2 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 2: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 2 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Kyodo News--same story as JT, different photos.
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 2 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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Day 1
Note: due to the absence of both Yokozuna and one Maegashira (see below), the Basho will have a base of 20 matches per day, rather than the usual 21.
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Wins-Losses-Absences
Y1e Kakuho 0-0-15
Y1w Kakuryu 0-0-15
M15w Kotoyuki 0-0-15
Condensed results (20 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
17.2s M17e Shimanoumi (1-0) oshidashi J1w Chiyonoo (0-1)
02.8s M16e Chiyoshoma (1-0) shitatenage M16w Akua (0-1)
07.6s M14w Kotonowaka (1-0) katasukashi M15e Chiyotairyu (0-1)
05.7s M14e Chiyonokuni (1-0) oshidashi M13w Ichinojo (0-1)
11.4s M13e Hoshoryu (1-0) shitatenage M12w Kaisei (0-1)
08.1s M12e Yutakayama (1-0) oshitaoshi M11w Enho (0-1)
07.1s M10w Meisei (1-0) oshidashi M11e Sadanoumi (0-1)
23.0s M9w Kotoeko (1-0) kakenage M10e Ryuden (0-1)
03.3s M9e Tokushoryu (1-0) oshitaoshi M8w Terutsuyoshi (0-1)
08.5s M7w Endo (1-0) oshidashi M8e Aoiyama (0-1)
08.2s M6w Tamawashi (1-0) oshidashi M7e Tochinoshin (0-1)
02.5s M6e Takarafuji (1-0) oshitaoshi M5w Kotoshoho (0-1)
05.0s M4e Hokutofuji (1-0) oshidashi M5e Myogiryu (0-1)
10.1s M3w Okinoumi (1-0) oshidashi M4w Tobizaru (0-1)
03.8s K1e Terunofuji (1-0) yorikiri M3e Kagayaki (0-1)
04.2s M2w Daieisho (1-0) tsukiotoshi S1w Takanosho (0-1)
04.5s S1e Mitakeumi (1-0) yorikiri M2e Onosho (0-1)
05.3s O2e Shodai (1-0) tsukiotoshi M1w Wakatakakage (0-1)
03.2s O1w Asanoyama (1-0) yorikiri M1e Kiribayama (0-1)
04.3s O1e Takakeisho (1-0) oshidashi K1w Takayasu (0-1)
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Finishing Moves (20 matches)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............8
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............3
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............3
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................2
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)..............2
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).......1
Out 11, Down 9
Frontal 14, Rear 0
Push 11, Force 3, Throw 3, Thrust 2, Swing 1
Under 2, Over 0
Arm 2, Shoulder 1, Thigh 1
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Match Time
Day 1
Total Time: 2 minutes 25.8 seconds
Longest Match: 23.0 seconds
Shortest Match: 2.5 seconds
Average (20 matches): 7.3 seconds
Cumulative through 1 days (20 matches)
Total Time: 2 minutes 25.8 seconds
Longest Match: 23 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 2.5 seconds (Day 1)
Average Match: 8.5 seconds
Time/Matches (Day 1)
0-4.9 seconds: 8
5-9.9 seconds: 8
10-19.9 seconds: 3
20-29.9 seconds 1
Cumulative through 1 day (20 matches)
0-4.9 seconds: 8
5-9.9 seconds: 8
10-19.9 seconds: 3
20-29.9 seconds 1
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Top Rank Wins--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings
Top Rank Wins
1-0
O1e Takakeisho; O1w Asanoyama; O2e Shodai; S1e Mitakeumi; K1e Terunofuji
0-1
S1w Takanosho; K1w Takayasu
5-2
Rookie
M16w Akua (0-1)
Maegashira v San'yaku
Day 1
Daieisho (M2w) 1-0
Kiribayama (M1e) 0-1
Wakatakakage (M1w) 0-1
Onosho (M2e) 0-1
Kagayake (M3e) 0-1
1-4
Juryo substitutes
Kotoyuki (M15w) pulled out of the Basho before it began, due to injury.
Day 1
M17e Shimanoumi (1-0) defeated J1w Chiyonoo (0-1)
Chiyonoo (J1w) 0-1 (0-1)
0-1
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Video: Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho. After that, they will be removed from the site.
NHK
Day 1 Video highlights (replays of all 20 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Chris Sumo Youtube (filmed at the venue)
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Results
Day 1: November 8: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 1: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 1 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 1: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times--current Basho only)
Day 1 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Kyodo News--same story as JT, different photos.
Nikkansports.com carries the most exhaustive coverage of Sumo that I have seen. It publishes multiple daily articles about the Basho.
All coverage is in Japanese and can be accessed from the Nikkansports Sumo Wrestling News Page. It can be easily (if not well) translated by Google Translate, which can be easily attached to your browser for seamless "translation." It is the next best thing to being able to read Japanese.
Google Translate (directly or in a separate window/tab)
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Photos:
Sumo Forum Bulletin Board Day 1 photos (a fantastic collection of "stop motion" renderings of daily matches. And a great way to study the contours of what thes great rikishi do).
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SEPTEMBER 2020 BASHO
Special Additions: (ADDED OCTOBER 4)
2020 Aki (Autumn) Basho Results by Stable--Note: Links to each stable and Rikishi can be found below under "The Contestants" below
24 stables.
Most Makuuchi (Top Tier) Rikishi (wrestlers)
3: Miyagano; Oitekaze; Sadogatake
2: Michinoku; Chiganoura; Tokitsukaze: Hakkaku; Sakaigawa; Kasugano; Takadagawa; Kise; Tomozuna
1. 12 Beya (stables)
Y=Yusho (Champion)
J=Jen Yusho (2nd Place
S=Shukun-sho--Outstanding Performance Prize
K=Kant-sho--Fighting Spirit Prize
G-Gino-sho--Technique Prize (none this Basho)
R=Rookie
For purposes of Stable record, only win/loss will be counted.
Chiganoura (.733)
Takakeisho (O1w) 12-3 (J)
Takanasho (M1w) 10-5
Total=22-8 (avg. 11--4)
Arashio (.733)
Wakatakakage (M8w) 11-4
Michinoku (.692)
Kakuryu (Y1w) 0-0-15
Kiribayama (M5e) 9-4-2
Total= 9-4-17 (avg. 4.5--2--8.5)
Tokitsukaze (.681)
Shodai (S1e) 13-2 (Y,K,S)
Yutakayama (M4e) 2-6-7
Total=15-8-7 (avg. 7.5--4--3.5)
Takasago (.667)
Asanoyama (O1e) 10-5
Tagonoura (.667)
Takayasu (M6e) 10-5
Onomatsu (.667)
Onosho (M9w) 10-5
Tatsunami (.567)
Meisei (M13e) 9-6
Hoshoryu (M16w) (R) 8-7
Total: 17-13 (avg. 8.5--6.5)
Dewanoumi (.533)
Mitakeumi (S1w) 8-7
Minato (.533)
Ichinojo (M17e) 8-7
Sadogatake (.479)
Kotoeko (M10w) 8-7
Kotoshogiku (M11w) 2-10-3
Kotshoho (M12e) 10-5
Total: 20-22-3 (avg. 6.7--7.3--1)
Takadagawa (.467)
Kagayaki (M6w) 8-7
Ryuden (M7e) 6-9
Total: 14-16 (avg. 7--8)
Isegahama (.465)
Terunofuji (M1e)--8-5-2
Terutsuyoshi (M3w)--5-10
Takarafuji (M5w)--7-8
Total--20-23-2 (avg, 6.7--7.7--0.7)
Oitekaze (.450)
Daieisho (S2e) 5-10
Endo (K1w) 3-9-3
Tobizaru (M14e) 11-4 (R,K)
Total=19-23-3 (avg. 6.3--7.7--1)
Tomozuna (.450)
Kaisei (M12w) 7-8
Kyokutaisei (M16e) 2-3-10
Total: 9-11-10 (avg. 4.5--5.5--5)
Miyagano (.435)
Hakuho (Y1e--Grand Champion)--0-0-15
Enho (M9e) 6-9
Ishiura (M13w) 4-4-7
Total=10-13-22 (avg. (5--6.5--11)
Sakaigawa (.433)
Myogiryu (M3e) 6-9
Sadanoumi (M10e) 7-8
Total=13-17 (avg. 6.5--8.5)
Kasugano (.433)
Tochinoshin (M4w) 6-9
Aoiyama (M7w) 7-8
Total=13-17 (avg. 6.5--8.5)
Kise (.433)
Tokoshoryu (M8e) 7-8
Shimanoumi (M15e) 6-9
Total: 13-17 (avg. 6.5--8.5)
Kokonoe (.385)
Chiyotairyu (M11e) 5-8-2
Hakkaku (.333)
Okinoumi (K1e) 4-11
Hokutofuji (M2e) 6-9
Total=10-20 (avg. 5--10)
Kataonami (.333)
Tamawashi (M2w) 5-10
Nishonoseki (.333)
Shohozan (M15w) 5-10
Shikoroyama (.000)
Abi (M14w) 0-0-15
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Special addition (ADDED SEPTEMBER 28)
Note: Selected match video LINKS are available under the "selected bouts from the lower division" links below. They are just a sampling of the well over 100 video links to lower division matches provided by those "selected bouts" links" under all days of the competition. This is why Tachai.org is by far the best source of information I have found on this sport.
The ongoing Hattorizakura story
Day 14--Jonokuchi Division (Division 6)-Hattorizakura's 202nd career loss (he has 3 wins).
Day 11--Hattorizukara's 200th loss
On the flip side, videos are linked to the Yusho (Championship winning) match for all 5 of the non Makuuchi Divisions
Day 14--Juryo (Division 2) Championship Match
Day 13--Championship matches for Jonokuchi (Division 6), Jonidan (Division 5), Sandamne (Division 4), and Makushita (Division 3).
Note: NHK video highlights should be available until October 12. (ADDED OCTOBER 4)
Note: I have decided that less talk from me and more from experts who know a lot more than I would be best for this blog. In that way, you will get previews and synopses of all matches, provided by Tachai.org blog (a tremendous source of knowledge about Sumo), along with selected match commentary by Chris Sumo on his amazing Youtube site. This blog, with the exception of a few statistical bits and pieces, will now become, I hope, an aggregation of great source material about each Basho. For beginner's links, see the essential links below. (ADDED SEPTEMBER 19, 2020).
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For background on my interest in the Sumo and the reason for the blog, see the "What is this about?" page, linked from the right side of the page (or spin from "home" to it on a mobile device, then spin back to "home" for the blog.
For a list of selected "Essential Links" for the New Sumo fan, see the "Essential links" page on the right side of the blog)
Note: All articles linked to below, unless otherwise specifically stated, are in English.
Note: On mobile devices, the tables will line up better in landscape mode. Use that or reader view landscape for best results.
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The September (Aki--Autumn) Basho (Tournament) (one of 6 annual Basho, held in the odd numbered months), was contested in Tokyo's Ryogku Kokugikan (1)(2) (source: Wikipedia) The 15 day tournament (19 matches a day rather than the usual 21, due to the absence of both Yokozuna, Hakuho[Y1e--Grand Champion] and Kakuryu [Y1w] due to injury (knee surgery and back & elbow injuries respectively), as well as Maegashira (rank and filers) Ishiura (ankle injury) and Abi (suspension). Be sure to follow the Japanese Sumo Association's Absentee information, which covers injury and other related absences. There are links to it also under each day's results links.
This is the first time since the 1983 May Basho (37 years ago) that all Yokozuna have missed the entire Basho. A lot of ink is being spilled in the Japanese Press about what this means in terms of the future. There is much speculation about how long the present Yokozuna (both age 35) can continue. Some fans are disappointed by their absence, while others are excited and intrigued by what the Basho may reveal.
Complete Banzuke (rankings for this Tournament, along with other relevant links) can be found at Sumo Reference (all 6 divisions) and the Japanese Sumo Association, (all 6 divisions)--click on any Rikishi name and you will find a complete accounting of their performances in the present, as well as the last 5 Basho before this one. Note for dimensions: Kilograms*2.2=pounds. Centimeters*.394=inches). There is also an illustrated Banzuke produced by the Japan Times (.pdf format 1p). which features a preview article by John Gunning.
Complete Banzuke (rankings for this Tournament, along with other relevant links) can be found at Sumo Reference (all 6 divisions) and the Japanese Sumo Association, (all 6 divisions)--click on any Rikishi name and you will find a complete accounting of their performances in the present, as well as the last 5 Basho before this one. Note for dimensions: Kilograms*2.2=pounds. Centimeters*.394=inches). There is also an illustrated Banzuke produced by the Japan Times (.pdf format 1p). which features a preview article by John Gunning.
In addition, Fred Pinkerton keeps up a graphic "rolling Banzuke" with connecting horizontal lines angling up or down for each Rikishi over the course of the last 3 Basho.
March--July--September 2020
The last 15 Tournaments (November 2017--March 2020) (.pdf format, 1p.) Increase the size and you won't lose the definition.
I cannot give higher praise to a graphic representation than to say that this is the "Minard Map" of Sumo ranking. More on the Minard map can be found here.
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Note: Y(okozuna); O(zeki); S(ekiwaki); and K(omusubi) are Top Ranked Rikishi (in the order listed). Also known as san'yaku (Wikipedia)
NHK Video Preview (available on demand for a limited time)
Tachi-ai.org Preview: A Surplus of Almost (ADDED SEPTEMBER 20, 2020)
Cluster infection knocks Tamanoi Stable out of Fall Tournament (Asahi Shimbun)
Both yokozuna drop out, leaving no one in autumn basho at top rank (Asahi Shimbun)
Glossary of finishing moves (Kimarite): (Wikimedia)
For Video demonstrations of all major (and some not so major) Kamarite (finishing moves), see the excellent NHK video Primer: The Techniques of Sumo. Techniques are arranged by major category. Note that all finishing moves below are linked to a video demonstrating the move.
Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport are the envelopes that the Referee (Gyoji) presents to winning Rikishi after a match. This is prize money put up by sponsors for that particular bout. Banners are carried around the dohyo (ring) advertising the sponsor's product. The winner gets all the rikishi share of the money.For more on how this works, see this Japan Times article by John Gunning.
For Video demonstrations of all major (and some not so major) Kamarite (finishing moves), see the excellent NHK video Primer: The Techniques of Sumo. Techniques are arranged by major category. Note that all finishing moves below are linked to a video demonstrating the move.
Something that may puzzle new fans to the sport are the envelopes that the Referee (Gyoji) presents to winning Rikishi after a match. This is prize money put up by sponsors for that particular bout. Banners are carried around the dohyo (ring) advertising the sponsor's product. The winner gets all the rikishi share of the money.For more on how this works, see this Japan Times article by John Gunning.
For more on "envelope" accounting for this basho see the article at Tachai.org: "Aki Kensho Summary". The Twitter link in the article links directly (see docs.google) to a spreadsheet that details envelopes won on each day of the Basho. (ADDED SEPTEMBER 29). Note that the higher ranked the Rikishi is, the more envelopes he usually receives.
The prize for winning the Tournament is about 10 million yen (about 93,000 USD at the moment). Base salary for Top Tier Rikishi is about 8,800 USD per month.
More on Chamionship Prizes (NHK Sumpedia Video)
More on Prize Money (NHK Sumopedia Video)
For over 50 more short videos (1-2 minutes) see the NHK Sumopedia Library, the best and most entertaining way for the neophyte to learn various aspects about the sport, from ritual to strategy and tactics.
Stable (Beya) Guide (Japanese Sumo Association (in English)
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Day 15 Video highlights (replays of all matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 14 Video highlights (replays of all matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 13 Video highlights (replays of all matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 12 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes) (FORTHCOMING--USUALLY THESE HIGHLIGHTS ARE DELAYED 24 HOURS)
Day 11 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 10 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 9 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 8 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 2 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 1: September 13: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 1: September 13: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 1 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low.
Ozeki Takakeisho wins, Asanoyama defeated on Autumn meet 1st day(Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
Day 1Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 1 Video highlights (longer highlights from selected matches, with selected interviews (English translations--NHK) (It is unkown how long these highlights will be available). (About 50 minutes)
Developments of interest:
For the first time in 37 years (May 1983 Basho) a Basho will be contested without the participation of a Yokozuna. Both Hakuho (Y1e--Grand Champion) and Kakuryu (Y1w) are out with injuries. Hakuho had arthroscopic knee surgery after the July Basho and Kakuryu is out with back and elbow issues. Because of this, only 19 matches a day (see above for the other missing rikishi) will be contested instead of the usual 21.
All san'yaku matches:
The Ozeki
The Komusubi
The Rookies
Other Matches
More on Chamionship Prizes (NHK Sumpedia Video)
More on Prize Money (NHK Sumopedia Video)
For over 50 more short videos (1-2 minutes) see the NHK Sumopedia Library, the best and most entertaining way for the neophyte to learn various aspects about the sport, from ritual to strategy and tactics.
Stable (Beya) Guide (Japanese Sumo Association (in English)
Note that Makuuchi (Top Tier) Rikishi do not usually fight stablemates in Basho.
To follow the September Basho chronologically, read from the bottom up. Below this tournament is a recap of the July Basho, held in Tokyo. Below that is selected information about the March 2020 (Haru) Tournament, held in Osaka. There was no May Basho due to the Pandemic.
To follow the September Basho chronologically, read from the bottom up. Below this tournament is a recap of the July Basho, held in Tokyo. Below that is selected information about the March 2020 (Haru) Tournament, held in Osaka. There was no May Basho due to the Pandemic.
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THE CONTESTANTS (ADDED SEPTEMBER 25)
Text Only Banzuke for Makuuchi (Autumn) 2020 Basho
Aki 2020
Tokyo, Ryogoku Kokugikan
Makuuchi
Source for all except height and weight: Sumo Reference
Source for height and weight: Japan Sumo Association
Note: Centimeters to Inches *.394; Kilograms to Pounds *2.205
Rank Ring Name Nation/ Stable d/m/y DOB H W
Prefecture cent. KG
O1w Takakeisho Hyogo Chiganoura 05.08.1996 175 183
S1e Shodai Kumamoto Tokitsukaze 05.11.1991 184 170
M1e Terunofuji Mongolia Isegahama 29.11.1991 191 173
M1w Takanosho Chiba Chiganoura 14.11.1994 184 163
M2e Hokutofuji Saitama Hakkaku 15.07.1992 185 162
M3w Terutsuyoshi Hyogo Isegahama 17.01.1995 169 114
M4e Yutakayama Niigata Tokitsukaze 22.09.1993 185 173
M4w Tochinoshin Georgia Kasugano 13.10.1987 192 176
M5e Kiribayama Mongolia Michinoku 24.04.1996 187 138
M5w Takarafuji Aomori Isegahama 18.02.1987 185 166
M6w Kagayaki Ishikawa Takadagawa 01.06.1994 193 160
M7e Ryuden Yamanashi Takadagawa 10.11.1990 190 148
M8e Tokushoryu Nara Kise 22.08.1986 183 192
M8w Wakatakakage Fukushima Arashio 06.12.1994 180 129
M10w Kotoeko Miyazaki Sadogatake 20.11.1991 177 131
M11e Chiyotairyu Tokyo Kokonoe 14.11.1988 181 171
M11w Kotoshogiku Fukuoka Sadogatake 30.01.1984 181 186
M12e Kotoshoho Chiba Sadogatake 26.08.1999 191 156
M14w Abi Saitama Shikoroyama 04.05.1994 188 149
M15e Shimanoumi Mie Kise 11.07.1989 179 160
M15w Shohozan Fukuoka Nishonoseki 09.02.1984 177 132
M16e Kyokutaisei Hokkaido Tomozuna 18.10.1989 184 151
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San'yaku (Top Rank)
Y=Yokozuna (highest rank);
O=Ozeki (2nd rank);
S=Sekiwake (3rd Rank);
K=Komusubi (4th rank)--it's a little more complex than this, but for now let's leave it be. That is how it is generally understood. These are the "top rank" rikishi.
Rank and Filers
M=Maegashira (Ranked from 18 up to 1)--whenever any of these beats a Y it is called a Kinboshi (Gold Star Win).
e=East technically 1/2 rank above w=West
Y=Yokozuna (highest rank);
O=Ozeki (2nd rank);
S=Sekiwake (3rd Rank);
K=Komusubi (4th rank)--it's a little more complex than this, but for now let's leave it be. That is how it is generally understood. These are the "top rank" rikishi.
Rank and Filers
M=Maegashira (Ranked from 18 up to 1)--whenever any of these beats a Y it is called a Kinboshi (Gold Star Win).
e=East technically 1/2 rank above w=West
In this Basho there are 3 Sekiwake, Shodai (S1e), Mitakeumi (S1w), and Endo (S2e). Two rookies are fighting in their first Makuuchi (Top Tier) Tournament, Tobizaru (M14e) and Hoshoryu (M16w). Hoshoryu is the nephew of the 68th Yokozuna, Asashoryu, winner of 25 Makuuchi Basho, 23 as Yokozuna.
The 42 (Banzuke) contestants' nation of origin:
Japan: 33
Mongolia: 6
Georgia: 1
Bulgaria: 1
Brazil: 1
The 42 (Banzuke) contestants' nation of origin:
Japan: 33
Mongolia: 6
Georgia: 1
Bulgaria: 1
Brazil: 1
Day 15 (Shodai) (S1e) 12-2 v Tobizaru (M14e) 11-3
Full Match Video (Chris Sumo Youtube)
NHK Basho Video Recap (NHK Youtube, 5:00)
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NOTE: WITH RESPECT TO OLDER BASHO (SEE BELOW), LINKS TO MANY OF THE RESULTS WILL ONLY POINT TO THE RESULTS OF THE LATEST BASHO. THE ADDRESSES APPEAR TO BE THE SAME FROM BASHO TO BASHO. OLDER BASHO'S INFORMATION, UNFORTUNATELY, DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ARCHIVED. OF THE SOURCES I USE, SUMO REFERENCE, TACHIAI.ORG, AND SUMOFORUM.NET ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT KEEP AN ARCHIVE.
Note that Tachai.org, while an excellent source of information, assumes that its readers know the basic vocabulary of the sport. If you do not, it might be a good idea to keep a copy of Wikipedia's, or Sumo Forum's glossaries of Sumo Terms open in another tab or window. Sumo Forum can be accessed by letter or by using your operating system's "Find" combination of keys, Wikipedia's by using your operating system's "Find" combination of keys.
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Updates:
September 30: "Shodai’s (winner of the September Basho)--13-2 Ozeki (2nd highest rank--just below Yokozuna) Promotion Official" (Tachai.org blog)
Shodai (6'0", 375 lbs)
There is a link to the entire promotion ceremony (Youtube, about 1 hour 25 minutes). This promotion is a huge development, given the physical status of the two present Yokozuna, who missed the entire September Tournament due to injury and who, at age 35, are heading into the sunset of their careers.
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Chris Sumo is releasing video highlights of selected Rikishi bouts on his Youtube site:
October 5: How to Beat Enho
October 4: Kotosho's September 2020 (Bout analysis)
October 3: Tochinosin's September 2020 (Bout analysis)
October 2: What to do with Hokuho and Kakuryu
October 2: Ozeki Shodai: 8 facts you didn't likely know
September 30: "Heaven and Hell: Ura's Amazing Sumo Journey" (Chris Sumo Youtube, (19:22)
September 30: "New Juryo (Promotions to 2nd Tier--salaried level) for November" (Tachai.org blog).
September 29: Yokozuna Deliberation Council speaks about the number of absences by the 2 Yokuzuna. "Hakuho and Tsururyu have 'very strict opinions' and voices of disposition at the side trial" (nikkansports.com) The issue is discussed and the article partly translated in this Sumo Forum Post. Original source is also linked from this post.
September 28: "Some highlights about Shodai's yusho that Nikkan has been able to provide" (nikkansports.com) (Japanese). English translation via Sumo Forum Post. Source is linked from the post.
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Day 15 (Shenshuraku--Tournament Final Day)
Shodai (S1e) (13-2) finished a dominant 8 match winning streak with a brilliant "come from behind" win over the only Rikishi who could stop the march to his first Yusho (Championship). Rookie Tobizaru (M14e) (11-4) was attempting to become the first debutant to win a Makuuchi (Top Tier) Basho since Ryogoku (M14e) in May 1914.
After a breathtaking start that had many in the crowd believing the upset was on (one of the few times fans did not refrain from making noise that was not hand clapping), Shodai resisted at the bales and then turned the tide, driving and throwing down his opponent, who had come from 14 ranks below. It was a great ending to an excellent and competitive Basho. The only elements missing were the two Yokozuna, both 35 year old veteran campaigners (as Yokozuna, 1,372 matches, 135 Basho, and 50 Yusho between them) out with injuries. Which may be one of the reasons (along with his 32 san'yaku [top rank] wins, a Jun-yusho [2nd place], and now a Yusho in his last three basho) that Shodai is expected to be promoted to Ozeki. If that happens, we can expect a very lively competition between Shodai, Takakeisho (O1w--who finished in 2nd place here at 12-3), and Asanoyama (O1e--who lost his first 3 matches before winning 10 in a row--the longest winning streak of the Basho--he then fell to Shodai and Takakeisho in his final two matches to finish 10-5) for the title of 73rd Yokozuna.
I was able to watch the final Day of the competition on live stream, the first time I have ever watched a full Makuuchi round. It was great to see all the pomp, ritual, and psychology that, I have been told, is as important to serious students of the sport as the matches themselves.
Video of Shodai Match (Chris Sumo Youtube)
Day After Interview Photos: sumoforum.net
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Shodai's assortment of finishing moves:
Wins
Frontal--9; Rear--1
Push--7; Force--3; Thrust--3
Out--8; Down--5
Losses
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...1
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)......1
Front 1; Push 1; Thrust 1; Out 1; Down 1
Average time of matches: 5.4 seconds; (Average Basho Time--272 matches was 8.5 seconds)
Longest match:9.0 seconds
Shortest match 2.8 seconds
Time/Matches
0-4.9 seconds----9
5.0-9.9 seconds--6
Shodai v san'yaku--4-1 (v Ozeki 2-0; v Sekiwake 1-0; v Komusubi 1-1)
Shodai v Maegeshira (9-1)
M1e (L); M1w; M2e M2w; M3e M3w; M4w; M5w; M6e; M14e (all W)
Shodai career record v all September Basho opponents (including this Basho)
82 (including 4 Forfeits [Fusen])--66
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The Yusho (Championship) "Race" in miniature (all who finished with 10 or more wins)
Rikishi; Rank; Wins
f=Forfeit (Fusen); a=Absence; R=Rookie
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Shodai (S1e) 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Takakeisho (O1w) 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10f 11 12
Tobizaru (M14e)R 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 11
Wakatakakage (M8w) 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 8 9 10f 10 11
Asanoyama (O1e) 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5f6 7f 8 9 10 10 10
Takanasho (M1w) 0 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 10
Takayasu (M6e) 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 10 10
Onosho (M9w) 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 8 9 10 10 10
Kotoshoho (M12e) 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 10
Other Kachi-Koshi (Winning Records--Promotion)
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Kiribayama (M5e) 1 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6f 6a 6a 7 8 9
Meisei (M13e) 0 1 2 2 3f3 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 9
Mitakeumi (S1w) 1 2 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 8
Terunofuji (M1e) 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 8 8f 8a 8a 8a
Kagayaki (M6w) 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8
Koteko (M10w) 0 0 0 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 6 7 8
Hoshoryu(M16w)R 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 8
Ichinojo (M17e) 0 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 8
Day 15 Crucial Match context pertaining to Yusho (Championship)
Shodai (S1e) (12-2) v Tobizaru (M14e) (11-3)
If Shodai wins he wins The Emporer's Cup. If Tobizaru wins there will be a two or three way playoff, held immediately after the last match of the day.
Asanoyama (O1e) 10-4 v Takakeisho (O1w) 11-3.
Takakeisho must win this match and hope Tobizaru wins his. That would cause a three way playoff between Shodai, Tobizaru, and Takakeisho.
"Darwin" matches. These are matches between 7-7 Rikishi. The winners are promoted in the rankings. The losers are demoted.
Sadanoumi (M10e) v Hoshoryu (M16w) (Rookie)
Kagayaki (M6w) v Kaisei (M12w)
Takarafuji (M5w) v Kotoeko (M10w)
Other matches with 7-7 Rikishi
Ichinojo (M17e) 7-7 v Chiyonoo (J6e) 9-5
Takanosho (M1w) 9-5 v Aioyama (M7w) 7-7
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Day 15 Condensed Results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
Finishing moves are linked to NHK videos explaning them in each "Finishing Moves" section below
28.9s M17e Ichinojo (8-7) uwatenage J6e Chiyonoo (9-6)
17.5s M15w Shohozan (5-10) hikkake J1e Ikioi (3-12)
04.9s M16w Hoshoryu (8-7) yorikiri M10e Sadanoumi (7-8)
09.4s M8w Wakatakakage (11-4) yorikiri M15e Shimanoumi (6-9)
03.9s M8e Tokushoryu (7-8) yorikiri M9w Onosho (10-5)
06.6s M13w Ishiura (4-4-7) shitatedashinage M7e Ryuden (6-9)
17.9s M6w Kagayaki (8-7) sukuinage M12w Kaisei (7-8)
04.7s M6e Takayasu (10-5) tsukidashi M13e Meisei (9-6)
51.8s M10w Kotoeko (8-7) yorikiri M5w Takarafuji (7-8)
05.0s M3w Terutsuyoshi (5-10) yorikiri M11w Kotoshogiku (2-10-3)
03.9s M9e Enho (6-9) shitatenage M3e Myogiryu (6-9)
05.0s M12e Kotoshoho (10-5) tsukidashi M2w Tamawashi (5-10)
07.0s M2e Hokutofuji (6-9) oshidashi M4w Tochinoshin (6-9)
04.9s M1w Takanosho (10-5) oshidashi M7w Aoiyama (7-8)
03.8s S2e Daieisho (5-10) tsukiotoshi K1e Okinoumi (4-11)
22.7s M5e Kiribayama (9-4-2) yorikiri S1w Mitakeumi (8-7)
08.7s S1e Shodai (13-2) tsukiotoshi M14e Tobizaru (11-4)
10.5s O1w Takakeisho (12-3) oshitaoshi O1e Asanoyama (10-5)
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Kachi-Koshi/Make-Koshi (Basho winning record/losing record)--
winning record is promoted, losing record is demoted
Y=Yusho--Champion (1st Makuuchi Yusho)
J=Jun-Yusho--Second Place (4th Makuuchi Jun-Yusho
S=Shukun-sho--Outstanding Performance Prize
K=Kanto-sho--Fighting Spirit Prize
G=Gino-sho--Technique Prize (none this Basho)
R=Rookie
Note: Rikishi are listed in the order they reached Kachi or Make-koshi with the possible exception of those who were absent.
Rikishi who missed the entire Basho:
Hakuho (Y1e--Grand Champion) 0-0-15; Kakuryu (Y1w) 0-0-15; Abi (M14w) 0-0-15
Kachi-Koshi
Day 15:
Takakeisho (O1w) 12-3 J; Shodai (S1e)13-2 Y, S, K; Tobizaru (M14e) K; Wakatakakage (M8w); 11-4; Onosho (M9w) 10-5; Asanoyama (O1e) 10-5; Terunuofuji (M1e) 8-5-2; Takanasho (M1w) 10-5; Kotoshoho (M12e) 10-5; Takayasu (M6e) 10-5; Meisei (M13e) 9-5; Mitakeumi (S1w) 8-7; Kiribyama (M5e) 9-4-2; Kagayaki (M1e) 8-7; Kotoeko (M1e) 8-7; Hoshoryu (M16w) R 8-7; Ichinojo (M17e) 8-7
Day 14
Takakeisho (O1w) 11-3; Shodai (S1e) 12-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 11-3 K; Wakatakakage (M8w) 10-4; Onosho (M9w) 10-4; Asanoyama (O1w) 10-4; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-5-1; Takanasho (M1w) 9-5; Kotoshoho (M12e) 9-5; Takaysu (M6e) 9-5; Meisei (M13e) 8-5; Mitakeumi (S1w) 8-6; Kiribayama (M5e) 8-4-2
Day 13
Takakeisho (O1w) 10-3; Shodai (S1e) 11-2; Wakatakakage (M8w); 10-3; Onosho (M9w); Tobizaru (M14e) 11-2);Asanoyama (O1w) 10-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-5; Takanasho (M1w) 8-5; Kotoshoho (M12e) 8-5; Takaysu (M6e) 8-5; Meisei (M13e) 8-5
Day 12
Takakeisho (O1w) 10-2; Shodai (S1e) 10-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 9-3; Onosho (M9w) 9-3; Tobizaru (M14e) 10-2; Asanoyama (O1w) 9-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-4; Takanasho (M1w) 8-4; Kotoshoho (M12e) 8-4
Day 11
Takakeisho (O1w) 9-2; Shodai (S1e) 9-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 9-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-3; Tobizaru (M14e) 9-2;Asanoyama (O1w) 8-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-3
Day 10
Takakeisho (O1w) 8-2; Shodai (S1e) 8-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 8-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 8-2
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Make-Koshi
Day 15
Enho (M9e) 6-9; Shohozan (M15w) 5-10; Okinoumi (K1e) 4-11; Ryuden (M7e) 6-9; Endo (K1w) 3-9-3; Terutsuyosho (M3w) 5-10; Daieisho (S2e) 5-10; Hokutofuji (M2e) 6-9; Tamawashi (M2w) 5-10; Tochinoshin (M4w) 6-9; Chiotairyu (M11e) 5-8-2; Mogiru (M3e) 6-9; Tokoshoryu (M8e) 7-8; Shimanoumi (M15e) 6-9; Takarafuji (M5w) 7-8; Aoiyama (M7w) 7-8; Sadanoumi (M10e) 7-8; Kaisei (M12w) 7-8
Ishiura (M13w) 3-4-7; Yutakayama (M4e) 2-6-6; Kotoshogiku (M11w) 2-9-3; Kyokutaisei (M16e) 2-3-9
Day 14
Enho (M9e) 5-9; Shohozan (M15w) 4-10; Okinoumi (K1e) 4-10; Ryuden (M7e) (6-8); Endo (K1w) 3-9-2; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 4-10; Daieisho (S2e) 5-9; Hokutofuji (M2e) 5-9; Tamawashi (M2w) 5-9; Tochinoshin (M4w) 6-8; Chiotairyu (M11e) 5-8-1; Myogiryu (M3e) 6-8; Tokushoryu (M8e) 6-8; Shimanoumi (M15e) 6-8;
Day 13
Enho (M9e) 4-9; Shohozan (M15w) 3-10; Okinoumi (K1e) 4-9; Ryuden (M7e) 5-8; Endo (K1w) 3-9-1; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 4-9; Daieisho (S2e) 5-8; Hokutofuji (M2e) 5-8; Tamawashi (M2w) 5-8; Tochinoshin (M4w) 5-8; Chiotairyu (M11e) 5-8
Day 12
Enho (M9e) 4-8; Shohozan (M15w) 3-9; Okinoumi (K1e) 4-8; Ryuden (M7e) 4-8; Endo (K1w) 3-9; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 3-9;
Day 11
Enho (M9e) 3-8; Shohozan (M15w) 3-8; Okinoumi (K1e) 3-8; Endo (K1w) 3-8; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 3-8; Ryuden (M7e) 3-8
Day 10
Enho (M9e) 2-8; Shohozan; (M15w) 2-8
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Finishing Moves (18 matches)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............6
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............2
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)............2
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................2
Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake)...........1
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............1
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage..1
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)..............1
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage).............1
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................1
Cumulative through 15 days: 22 Finishing Moves (279 matches):
Frontal 161; Rear; 14; Backward 1
Force 65; Push 95; Pull 6; Thrust 37; Throw 29; Slap 23; Crush 10; Swing 4; Trip 1
Out 158; Down 112
Arm 31; Leg 3; Hand 6; Shoulder 4
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Forfeit (Fusen) 7
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Total Time: 3 minutes 31.7 seconds
Longest Match: 51.8 seconds
Shortest Match: 3.8 seconds
Average (18 matches): 12.1 seconds
Cumulative through 15 days (272 matches)
Total Time: 38 minutes 45.2 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds (Day 8)
Average match: 8.5 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 12
10-19.9 seconds: 3
20-29.9 seconds 2
30-39.9 seconds 0
40-49.9 seconds 0
50-59.9 seconds 1
Cumulative through 15 days (272 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 197
10-19.9 seconds:56
20-29.9 seconds:13
30-39.9 seconds: 4
40-49.9 seconds: 0
50-59.9 seconds: 1
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins--Juryo Substitute Results and Standings--Maegashira v San'Yaku Results and Standings
Y=Yusho--Champion (1st Makuuchi Yusho)
J=Jun-Yusho--Second Place (4th Makuuchi Jun-Yusho)
S=Shukun-sho--Outstanding Performance Prize
K=Kanto-sho--Fighting Spirit Prize
G=Gino-sho--Technique Prize (none this Basho)
R=Rookie
13-2
Shodai (S1e) (Y,S,K)
12-3
Takakeisho (O1w) (J)
10-5
Asanoyama (O1e)
8-7
Mitakeumi (S1w)
5-10
Daieisho (S2e);
4-11
Okinoumi (K1e)
3-10-2 (absences)
Endo (K1w)
Rookies
11-4
Tobizaru (M14e) (K)
8-7
Hoshoryu (M16w)
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 7 Kotoyuki (J2e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 9 Kotonowaka (J2w) 1-0 in Makuuchi--7-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 10 Wakamotoharu (J3e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-5 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 14 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-2 in Makuuchi--5-9 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 14 Ikioi (J1e) 0-2 in Makuuchi--3-11 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 15 Ikioi (J1e) 0-3 in Makuuchi--3-12 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 15 Chiyonoo (J6e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--9-6 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Kotonowaka (J2w)......1-0
Kotoyuki (J2e)........1-0
Wakamotoharu (J3e)....1-0
Chiyonoo (J6e)........0-1
Nishikigi (J1w).......0-2
Ikioi (J1e)...........0-3
3-6
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Maegashira v San'Yaku
f=Forfeit (Fusen)--Fusens are included in the record, not added to it
R=Rookie
Terunofuji (M1e)......5-2 (8-5-1)
Takanasho (M1w)......4-2 (10-5)
Hakotofuji (M2e)......2-4 (6-9)
Tamawashi (M2w)......3-3 (5-10)
Myogiryu (M3e)......3-4 (6-9)
Terutsuyoshi (M3w)......1-5 (5-10)
Yutakayama (M4e)......0-3(1f) (2-6)(1f)-7)
Tochinoshin (M4w)......3-4 (6-9)
Kiribayama (M5e)......3-2(1f) (9-4(1f)-2)
Takarafuji (M5w)......2-2 (7-8)
Takayasu (M6e)......1-1 (10-5)
Kagayaki (M6w)......0-1 (8-7)
Ryuden (M7e)......1-0 (6-9)
Wakatakage (M8w)......0-1 (11(1f)-4)
Tobizaru (R) (M14e)......0-2 (11-4)
28-36(2f)
110(1f)--104--14
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Results--Rikishi who did not make it through part or all of the Basho
Day 15: September 27: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 15: September 27: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 15 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 15: September 27: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 15 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
Rikishi who did not make it through part or all of the Basho
Name; Rank; Wins-Losses-Absences
f=Forfeit--Match # forfeited (Fusen)
Hakuho (Y1e--Grand Champion).............0-0-15
Kakuryu (Y1w)............................0-0-15
Abi (M14w)...............................0-0-15
Kyokutaisei (M16e)....................2-3(1f)-9
Kotoshokiku (M11w)..............2-10(1f--3rd)-3
Yutakayama (M4e)......................2-6(1f)-7
Endo (K1w)............................3-9(1f)-3
Ishiura (M13w)............................4-4-7
Chiyotairyu (M11e)...........5(1f--3rd)-8(1f)-2
Terunofuji (M1e)......................8-5(1f)-2
Kiribayama (M53)................9-4(1f--10th)-2
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Articles:
Shodai clinches 1st-ever title, ozeki promotion (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 15 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 15 Video highlights (replays of all matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 15 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue. Note: Chris is now filming in high definition. Check it out.
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Day 14
Condensed Results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data(see result sources below)
13.4s M15w Shohozan (4-10) hatakikomi J1w Nishikigi (5-9)
37.7s M13w Ishiura (3-4-7) shitatedashinage J1e Ikioi (3-11)
07.3s M10e Sadanoumi (7-7) yorikiri M17e Ichinojo (7-7)
12.8s M10w Kotoeko (7-7) oshidashi M15e Shimanoumi (6-8)
09.4s M12e Kotoshoho (9-5) oshidashi M8e Tokushoryu (6-8)
04.9s M7e Ryuden (6-8) uwatenage M11w Kotoshogiku (2-9-3)
08.1s M12w Kaisei (7-7) oshidashi M7w Aoiyama (7-7)
11.8s M16w Hoshoryu (7-7) kakenage M6w Kagayaki (7-7)
04.1s M13e Meisei (9-5) tsukiotoshi M3e Myogiryu (6-8)
04.6s M9e Enho (5-9) okuridashi M3w Terutsuyoshi (4-10)
04.4s M6e Takayasu (9-5) hatakikomi M2e Hokutofuji (5-9)
15.0s M4w Tochinoshin (6-8) yorikiri M2w Tamawashi (5-9)
10.1s M1w Takanosho (9-5) hatakikomi M9w Onosho (10-4)
03.6s M5e Kiribayama (8-4-2) yorikiri K1e Okinoumi (4-10)
12.0s M5w Takarafuji (7-7) oshidashi S2e Daieisho (4-10)
12.5s S1w Mitakeumi (8-6) shitatenage M8w Wakatakakage (10-4)
04.7s S1e Shodai (12-2) oshitaoshi O1e Asanoyama (10-4)
10.1s O1w Takakeisho (11-3) hatakikomi M14e Tobizaru (11-3)
The "race": Day 1-13 (Rikishi; Rank; Number of Wins
F=Forfeit (Fusen)
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Shodai (S1e) 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Tobizaru (M14e) 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 11
Takakeisho (O1w)1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10f11
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Kachi-Koshi/Make-Koshi (Basho winning record/losing record)--
winning record is promoted, losing record is demoted
Kachi-Koshi
Day 14
Takakeisho (O1w) 11-3; Shodai (S1e) 12-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 11-3; Wakatakakage (M8w) 10-4; Onosho (M9w) 10-4; Asanoyama (O1w) 10-4; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-5-1; Takanasho (M1w) 9-5; Kotoshoho (M12e) 9-5; Takaysu (M6e) 8-5; Meisei (M13e) 8-5; Mitakeumi (S1w) 8-6; Kiribayama (M5e) 8-4-2
Day 13
Takakeisho (O1w) 10-3; Shodai (S1e) 11-2; Wakatakakage (M8w); 10-3; Onosho (M9w); Tobizaru (M14e) 11-2);Asanoyama (O1w) 10-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-5; Takanasho (M1w) 8-5; Kotoshoho (M12e) 8-5; Takaysu (M6e) 8-5; Meisei (M13e) 8-5
Day 12
Takakeisho (O1w) 10-2; Shodai (S1e) 10-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 9-3; Onosho (M9w) 9-3; Tobizaru (M14e) 10-2; Asanoyama (O1w) 9-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-4; Takanasho (M1w) 8-4; Kotoshoho (M12e) 8-4
Day 11
Takakeisho (O1w) 9-2; Shodai (S1e) 9-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 9-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-3; Tobizaru (M14e) 9-2;Asanoyama (O1w) 8-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-3
Day 10
Takakeisho (O1w) 8-2; Shodai (S1e) 8-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 8-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 8-2
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Make-Koshi
Day 14
Enho (M9e) 5-9; Shohozan (M15w) 4-10; Okinoumi (K1e) 4-10; Ryuden (M7e) (6-8); Endo (K1w) 3-9-2; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 4-10; Hokutofuji (M2e) 5-9; Tamawashi (Mw2) 5-9; Tochinoshin (M4w) 6-8; Chiotairyu (M11e) 5-8-1; Myogiryu (M3e) 6-8; Tokushoryu (M8e) 6-8; Shimanoumi (M15e) 6-8;
Ishiura (M13w) 3-4-7; Yutakayama (M4e) 2-6-6; Kotoshogiku (M11w) 2-9-3; Kyokutaisei (M16e) 2-3-9
Day 13
Enho (M9e) 4-9; Shohozan (M15w) 3-10; Okinoumi (K1e) 4-9; Ryuden (M7e) 5-8; Endo (K1w) 3-9-1; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 4-9; Hokutofuji (M2e) 5-8; Tamawashi (Mw2) 5-8; Tochinoshin (M4w) 5-8; Chiotairyu (M11e) 5-8
Day 12
Enho (M9e) 4-8; Shohozan (M15w) 3-9; Okinoumi (K1e) 4-8; Ryuden (M7e) 4-8; Endo (K1w) 3-9; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 3-9;
Day 11
Enho (M9e) 3-8; Shohozan (M15w) 3-8; Okinoumi (K1e) 3-8; Endo (K1w) 3-8; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 3-8; Ryuden (M7e) 3-8
Day 10
Enho (M9e) 2-8; Shohozan; (M15w) 2-8
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Finishing Moves (18 matches)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).....................4
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............4
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............3
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).......1
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................1
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............1
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage..1
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)..............1
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................1
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................1
Cumulative through 14 days (261 matches):
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............10
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)............8
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Forfeit (Fusen) 7
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Total Time: 3 minutes 6.5 seconds
Longest Match: 37.7 seconds
Shortest Match: 3.6 seconds
Average (18 matches): 10.4 seconds
Cumulative through 14 days (254 matches)
Total Time: 35 minutes 13.5 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds (Day 8)
Average match: 8.6 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 9
10-19.9 seconds: 8
20-29.9 seconds 0
30-39.9 seconds 1
Cumulative through 14 days (254 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 185
10-19.9 seconds:53
20-29.9 seconds:11
30-39.9 seconds: 4
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
12-2
Shodai (S1e)
11-3
Takakeisho (O1w)
10-4
Asanoyama (O1e)
8-6
Mitakeumi (S1w)
4-11
Daieisho (S2e); Okinoumi (K1e)
3-9-2 (absence)
Endo (K1w)
Rookies
11-3
Tobizaru (M14e)
7-7
Hoshoryu (M16w)
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 7 Kotoyki (J2e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 9 Kotonowaka (J2w) 1-0 in Makuuchi--7-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 10 Wakamotoharu (J3e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-5 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 14 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-2 in Makuuchi--5-9 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 14 Ikioi (J1e)(J1e) 0-2 in Makuuchi--3-11 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 14: September 26: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 14: September 26: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 14 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 14: September 26: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 14 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
Articles:
Selected bouts from the Lower Divisions (along with selected video highlights)
Video--Day 14-Juryo Yusho Victory
Chionokuni (J11w) (13-1) (14-1) Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi) Wakamotoharu (J3e) (6-8) (6-9)
Video Day 14-Jonokuchi Division (Division 6)
Chiyotaiko (Jk26e) (1-0-6) Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi) Hattorizakura (Jk32w) (0-8)
This loss dropped Hattorizakura's record (all in Jk) to 3-202. He has now lost 68 consecutive matches.
Shodai on brink of 1st Emperor's Cup (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 14 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 14 Video highlights (replays of all matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 14 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue. Note: Chris is now filming in high definition. Check it out. Today's video features the Division 4 and 5 Championship matches, as well as an important Juryo match and the big Makuuchi matches.
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Day 13
Condensed Results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data(see result sources below)
21.6s M15e Shimanoumi (6-7) kimedashi M15w Shohozan (3-10)
05.2s M16w Hoshoryu (6-7) uwatenage M13w Ishiura (2-4-7)
02.0s M17e Ichinojo (7-6) okuridashi M11w Kotoshogiku (2-8-3)
03.2s M10e Sadanoumi (6-7) tsukiotoshi M12w Kaisei (6-7)
06.8s M13e Meisei (8-5) hatakikomi M9e Enho (4-9)
---- M8e Tokushoryu (6-7) fusen M11e Chiyotairyu (5-8)
12.5s M10w Kotoeko (6-7) yorikiri M7w Aoiyama (7-6)
04.5s M6e Takayasu (8-5) tsukite M12e Kotoshoho (8-5)
02.4s M9w Onosho (10-3) yorikiri M5w Takarafuji (6-7)
05.6s M6w Kagayaki (7-6) oshidashi M4w Tochinoshin (5-8)
12.7s M3e Myogiryu (6-7) abisetaoshi M2w Tamawashi (5-8)
01.9s M3w Terutsuyoshi (4-9) okuridashi M2e Hokutofuji (5-8)
02.7s M14e Tobizaru (11-2) okuridashi M1w Takanosho (8-5)
---- M8w Wakatakakage (10-3) fusen M1e Terunofuji (8-5)
21.2s M7e Ryuden (5-8) yorikiri K1e Okinoumi (4-9)
04.8s M5e Kiribayama (7-4-2) oshidashi S2e Daieisho (4-9)
08.0s S1e Shodai (11-2) tsukiotoshi O1w Takakeisho (10-3)
03.3s O1e Asanoyama (10-3) uwatenage S1w Mitakeumi (7-6)
The "race": Day 1-13 (Rikishi; Rank; Number of Wins
F=Forfeit (Fusen)
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Shodai (S1e) 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Tobizaru (M14e) 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 11
Asanoyama (O1e) 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5f 6 7f 8 9 10
Takakeisho (O1w) 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10f
Wakatakakage (M8w) 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 8 9 10
Onosho (M9w) 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 8 9 10
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Kachi-Koshi/Make-Koshi (Basho winning record/losing record)--
winning record is promoted, losing record is demoted
Kachi-Koshi
Day 13
Takakeisho (O1w) 10-3; Shodai (S1e) 11-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 11-2) Wakatakakage (M8w) 10-3; Onosho (M9w) 10-3; Asanoyama (O1w) 10-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-5; Takansho (M1w) 8-5; Kotoshoho (M12e) 8-5; Takaysu (M6e) 8-5; Meisei (M13e) 8-5
Day 12
Takakeisho (O1w) 10-2; Shodai (S1e) 10-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 10-
2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 9-3; Onosho (M9w) 9-3; Asanoyama (O1w) 9
-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-4; Takansho (M1w) 8-4; Kotoshoho (M12e) 8-4
Day 11
Takakeisho (O1w) 9-2; Shodai (S1e) 9-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 9-2;
Tobizaru (M14e) 9-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-3; Asanoyama (O1w) 8-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-3
Day 10
Takakeisho (O1w) 8-2; Shodai (S1e) 8-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 8-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 8-2
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Make-Koshi
Day 13
Enho (M9e) 4-9; Shohozan (M15w) 3-10; Okinoumi (K1e) 4-9; Ryuden (M7e) 5-8; Endo (K1w) 3-10; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 4-9; Hokutofuji (M2e) 5-8; Tamawashi (Mw2) 5-8; Tochinoshin (M4w) 5-8; Chiotairyu (M11e) 5-8
Day 12
Enho (M9e) 4-8; Shohozan (M15w) 3-9; Okinoumi (K1e) 4-8; Ryuden (M7e) 4-8; Endo (K1w) 3-9; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 3-9;
Day 11
Enho (M9e) 3-8; Shohozan (M15w) 3-8; Okinoumi (K1e) 3-8; Endo (K1w) 3-8; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 3-8; Ryuden (M7e) 3-8
Day 10
Enho (M9e) 2-8; Shohozan; (M15w) 2-8
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Finishing Moves (18 matches)
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................3
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............3
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............2
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................2
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................2
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).....................1
Backward Force Down (Abisetaoshi)..........1
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi)..........1
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Hand Touch Down (Tsukite)..................1(Kotoshoho)
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Forfeit (fusen) 2
Cumulative through 13 days (243 matches):
Backward Force Down (Abisetaoshi)..........1
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).......1
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi)..........1
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Hand Touch Down (Tsukite)..................1(Kotoshoho)
Forfeit (Fusen) 7
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Total Time: 1 minute 39.8 seconds
Longest Match: 21.6 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.9 seconds
Average (16 matches): 7.4 seconds
Cumulative through 13 days (236 matches)
Total Time: 32 minutes 7.0 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds (Day 8)
Average match: 8.2 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 12
10-19.9 seconds: 2
20-29.9 seconds 2
Cumulative through 13 days (236 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 176
10-19.9 seconds:45
20-29.9 seconds:11
30-39.9 seconds: 3
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
11-2 Shodai (S1e)
10-3
Asanoyama (O1e); Takakeisho (O1w)
7-6
Mitakeumi (S1w)
4-9
Daieisho (S2e); Okinoumi (K1e)
3-9-1 (absence)
Endo (K1w)
Other 11-2
Tobizaru (Rookie) (M14e)
Other Rookie
Hoshoryu (M16w) 6-7
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 7 Kotoyki (J2e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 9 Kotonowaka (J2w) 1-0 in Makuuchi--7-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 10 Wakamotoharu (J3e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-5 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 13: September 25: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 13: September 25: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 13 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 13: September 25: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 13 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
Articles:
Selected bouts from the Lower Divisions (along with selected video highlights)
Video Day 13--Jonokuchi (Division 6) Yusho Victory
Hisanotora (Jk5w) (7-0) Slap Down (Hatakikomi) Akiyoshi (Jk28w) (6-1)
Video Day 13--Jonidan (Division 5) Yusho Victory
18 year old Hokuseiho has fought in 2 Basho in his nascent career. One was in 6th Division Jonokuchi and the other was in 5th Division Jonidan. He has won them both and is undefeated in 14 matches. Look for him in 4th Division Sandanme in November.
Video Day 13--Sandanme (Division 4) Yusho Victory
Hokuenkai (Sd20e) (7-0) Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi) Nihonyanagi (Sd69e) (6-1)
Video Day 13--Makushita (Division 3) Yusho Victory
Terasawa (Ms42e) 7-0 Slap Down (Hatakikomi) Tochiseiryu (Ms28w) (6-1)
Shodai downs Takakeisho, shares lead with Tobizaru at Autumn meet (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 13 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 13 Video highlights (replays of all matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 13 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue. Note: Chris is now filming in high definition. Check it out. Today's video features the Division 4 and 5 Championship matches, as well as an important Juryo match and the big Makuuchi matches.
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Day 12
Condensed Results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data(see result sources below)
01.6s M12e Kotoshoho (8-4) tsukidashi M13w Ishiura (2-3-7)
06.1s M12w Kaisei (6-6) oshitaoshi M15w Shohozan (3-9)
02.2s M13e Meisei (7-5) tsukiotoshi M11e Chiyotairyu (5-7)
18.2s M15e Shimanoumi (5-7) tsukiotoshi M11w Kotoshogiku (2-7-3)
04.4s M9e Enho (4-8) hikiotoshi M16w Hoshoryu (5-7)
03.4s M8e Tokushoryu (5-7) yorikiri M17e Ichinojo (6-6)
08.4s M14e Tobizaru (10-2) hatakikomi M8w Wakatakakage (9-3)
05.9s M7w Aoiyama (7-5) tsukidashi M10e Sadanoumi (5-7)
02.3s M3e Myogiryu (5-7) oshidashi M10w Kotoeko (5-7)
05.2s M7e Ryuden (4-8) uwatedashinage M3w Terutsuyoshi (3-9)
05.4s M2e Hokutofuji (5-7) oshidashi M2w Tamawashi (5-7)
07.2s M9w Onosho (9-3) yoritaoshi M1e Terunofuji (8-4)
03.1s M1w Takanosho (8-4) oshidashi M6w Kagayaki (6-6)
05.0s K1e Okinoumi (4-8) yorikiri M4w Tochinoshin (5-7)
09.4s M6e Takayasu (7-5) katasukashi S1w Mitakeumi (7-5)
03.4s S1e Shodai (10-2) yorikiri M5w Takarafuji (6-6)
08.6s O1e Asanoyama (9-3) oshitaoshi S2e Daieisho (4-8)
---- O1w Takakeisho (10-2) fusen K1w Endo (3-9)
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Kachi-Koshi/Make-Koshi (Basho winning record/losing record)--
winning record is promoted, losing record is demoted
Kachi-Koshi
Day 12
Takakeisho (O1w) 10-2; Shodai (S1e) 10-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 10-
2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 9-3; Onosho (M9w) 9-3; Asanoyama (O1w) 9
-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-4; Takansho (M1w) 8-4; Kotoshoho (M12e) 8-4
Day 11
Takakeisho (O1w) 9-2; Shodai (S1e) 9-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 9-2;
Tobizaru (M14e) 9-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-3; Asanoyama (O1w) 8-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-3
Day 10
Takakeisho (O1w) 8-2; Shodai (S1e) 8-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 8-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 8-2
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Make-Koshi
Day 12 Enho (M9e) 4-8; Shohozan (M15w) 3-9; Okinoumi (K1e) 4-8; Ryuden (M7e) 4-8; Endo (K1w) 3-9; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 3-9;
Day 11
Enho (M9e) 3-8; Shohozan (M15w) 3-8; Okinoumi (K1e) 3-8; Endo (K1w) 3-8; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 3-8; Ryuden (M7e) 3-8
Day 10
Enho (M9e) 2-8; Shohozan; (M15w) 2-8
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Finishing Moves (18 matches)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............3
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............3
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............2
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)............2
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................2
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).....................1
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)................1
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)....1
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)....1
Frontal Crush Down (Yoritaoshi)............1
Forfeit (fusen) 1
Cumulative through 12 days (225 matches):
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)....1
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Forfeit (Fusen) 5
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Total Time: 1 minute 39.8 seconds
Longest Match: 18.2 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.6 seconds
Average (17 matches): 5.9 seconds
Cumulative through 12 days (220 matches)
Total Time: 30 minutes 27.2 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds (Day 8)
Average match: 8.3 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 16
10-19.9 seconds: 1
Cumulative through 12 days (220 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 164
10-19.9 seconds:43
20-29.9 seconds: 9
30-39.9 seconds: 3
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
10-2
Takakeisho (O1w); Shodai (S1e)
9-3
Asanoyama (O1e)
7-5
Mitakeumi (S1w)
4-8
Daieisho (S2e); Okinoumi (K1e)
3-9
Endo (K1w)
Other 10-2
Tobizaru (Rookie) (M14e)
Other Rookie
Hoshoryu (M16w) 5-7
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 7 Kotoyki (J2e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 9 Kotonowaka (J2w) 1-0 in Makuuchi--7-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 10 Wakamotoharu (J3e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-5 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 12: September 24: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 12: September 24: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 12 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 12: September 24: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 12 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Rookie Tobizaru claims 10th win at Autumn meet (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 12 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 12 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes) (FORTHCOMING--USUALLY THESE HIGHLIGHTS ARE DELAYED 24 HOURS)
Day 12 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue. Note: Chris is now filming in high definition. Check it out.
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Day 11
Condensed Results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Record Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data(see result sources below)
09.8s M12w Kaisei (5-6) oshidashi M13w Ishiura (2-2-7)
04.8s M15w Shohozan (3-8) yorikiri M11w Kotoshogiku (2-6-3)
02.0s M17e Ichinojo (6-5) oshidashi M10w Kotoeko (5-6)
06.2s M13e Meisei (6-5) oshidashi M10e Sadanoumi (5-6)
10.7s M14e Tobizaru (9-2) hatakikomi M9w Onosho (8-3)
09.8s M9e Enho (3-8) hikiotoshi M15e Shimanoumi (4-7)
05.3s M8w Wakatakakage (9-2) oshidashi M11e Chiyotairyu (5-6)
03.7s M8e Tokushoryu (4-7) oshidashi M16w Hoshoryu (5-6)
04.9s M12e Kotoshoho (7-4) hikiotoshi M7w Aoiyama (6-5)
00.8s M2e Hokutofuji (4-7) hatakikomi M7e Ryuden (3-8)
02.6s M1w Takanosho (7-4) oshidashi M2w Tamawashi (5-6)
05.9s M1e Terunofuji (8-3) yorikiri M3e Myogiryu (4-7)
04.6s M4w Tochinoshin (5-6) hatakikomi K1w Endo (3-8)
09.0s S1e Shodai (9-2) oshitaoshi M6e Takayasu (6-5)
04.0s S2e Daieisho (4-7) oshidashi M3w Terutsuyoshi (3-8)
03.0s S1w Mitakeumi (7-4) yorikiri M6w Kagayaki (6-5)
03.9s O1w Takakeisho (9-2) oshidashi M5w Takarafuji (6-5)
03.2s O1e Asanoyama (8-3) uwatenage K1e Okinoumi (3-8)
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Kachi-Koshi/Make-Koshi (Basho winning record/losing record)--winning record is promoted, losing record is demoted
Kachi-Koshi
Day 11
Takakeisho (O1w) 9-2; Shodai (S1e) 9-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 9-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 9-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-3; Asanoyama (O1w) 8-3; Terunofuji (M1e) 8-3
Day 10
Takakeisho (O1w) 8-2; Shodai (S1e) 8-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 8-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 8-2
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Make-Koshi
Day 11
Enho (M9e) 3-8; Shohozan (M15w) 3-8; Okinoumi (K1e) 3-8; Endo 3-8; Terutsuyoshi (M3w) 3-8; Ryuden (M7e) 3-8
Day 10
Enho (M9e) 2-8; Shohozan; (M15w) 2-8
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Finishing Moves (18 matches)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............8
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).....................3
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............3
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)................2
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............1
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................1
Cumulative through 11 days (207 matches):
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Forfeit (Fusen) 4
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Total Time: 1 minute 32.4 seconds
Longest Match: 10.7 seconds
Shortest Match: 0.8 seconds
Average (18 matches): 5.2 seconds
Cumulative through 11 days (203 matches)
Total Time: 28 minutes 47.4 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds (Day 8)
Average match: 8.5 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 17
10-19.9 seconds: 1
Cumulative through 11 days (203 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 148
10-19.9 seconds:42
20-29.9 seconds: 9
30-39.9 seconds: 3
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
9-2
Takakeisho (O1w); Shodai (S1e)
8-3
Asanoyama (O1e)
7-4
Mitakeumi (S1w)
4-7
Daieisho (S2e)
3-8
Okinoumi (K1e); Endo (K1w)
Other 9-2
Wakatakakage (M8w); Tobizaru (Rookie) (M14e)
Other Rookie
Hoshoryu (M16w) 5-6
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 7 Kotoyki (J2e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 9 Kotonowaka (J2w) 1-0 in Makuuchi--7-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 10 Wakamotoharu (J3e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-5 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 11: September 23: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 11: September 23: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 11 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 11: September 23: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 11 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Articles:
Selected bouts from the Lower Divisions (along with selected video highlights)
Video Day 11: Jonokuchi Division (Division 6)
Daishoko (Jk22e)(1-5) 1-6) Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri) Hattorizakura (Jk32w) (0-6) (0-8)
This was Hattorizakura's 200th loss. He is now 3-200, with 66 consecutive losses. His opponent, at age 16, in his 3rd Basho, is now 2-11 (he finished this Basho with a career record of 2-12). Both victories have come over Hattorizakura. Hattorizakura defended valiantly, staving off defeat at the bales 4 times before finally being forced out.
Takakeisho, Shodai level with 2 rank-and-filers at Autumn meet (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 11 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 11 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 11 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
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Day 10
Condensed Results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank, Winner, Finishing Move, Rank, Loser, Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data(see result sources below)
11.2s J3e Wakamotoharu (5-5) yorikiri M17e Ichinojo (5-5)
01.9s M16w Hoshoryu (5-5) okuridashi M11e Chiyotairyu (5-5)
05.3s M13w Ishiura (2-1-7) shitatege M11w Kotoshogiku (2-5-3)
26.4s M10e Sadanoumi (5-5) yorikiri M15e Shimanoumi (4-6)
02.5s M15w Shohozan (2-8) oshitaoshi M9e Enho (2-8)
09.8s M8e Tokushoryu (3-7) yorikiri M12w Kaisei (4-6)
17.4s M8w Wakatakakage (8-2) yoritaoshi M12e Kotoshoho (6-4)
29.8s M14e Tobizaru (8-2) shitatenage M7e Ryuden (3-7)
20.1s M7w Aoiyama (6-4) kotenage M13e Meisei (5-5)
04.8s M9w Onosho (8-2) hatakikomi M6e Takayasu (6-4)
02.1s M6w Kagayaki (6-4) tsukidashi M10w Kotoeko (5-5)
07.1s M3e Myogiryu (4-6) katasukashi M2e Hokutofuji (3-7)
06.6s M1w Takanosho (6-4) yorikiri M1e Terunofuji (7-3)
06.7s M5w Takarafuji (6-4) tsukiotoshi K1e Okinoumi (3-7)
04.8s M2w Tamawashi (5-5) okuritaoshi K1w Endo (3-7)
09.6s S1w Mitakeumi (6-4) yorikiri M4w Tochinoshin (4-6)
04.7s S1e Shodai (8-2) yorikiri M3w Terutsuyoshi (3-7)
---- O1e Asanoyama (7-3) fusen M5e Kiribayama (6-4)
06.6s O1w Takakeisho (8-2) oshidashi S2e Daieisho (3-7)
Kachi-Koshi/Make-Koshi (Basho winning record/losing record)--winning record is promoted, losing record is demoted
Day 10
Kachi-Koshi
Takakeisho (O1w) 8-2; Shodai (S1e) 8-2; Wakatakakage (M8w) 8-2; Onosho (M9w) 8-2; Tobizaru (M14e) 8-2
Make-Koshi
Shohozan; (M15w) 2-8; Enho (M9e) 2-8
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............6
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................2
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)..............2
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).....................1
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)....1
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)..................1
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............1
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)............1
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................1
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............1
Frontal Crush Down (Yoritaoshi)............1
Forfeit (fusen) 1
Cumulative through 10 days (189 matches):
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............42
Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake)...........2
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)..............2
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).......1
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Forfeit (Fusen) 4
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Total Time: 2 minutes 50.7 seconds
Longest Match: 29.8 seconds
Shortest Match: 2.1 seconds
Average (18 matches): 9.5 seconds
Cumulative through 10 days (185 matches)
Total Time: 27 minutes 15.0 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds (Day 8)
Average match: 8.8 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 13
10-19.9 seconds: 2
20-29.9 seconds: 3
Cumulative through 10 days (185 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 131
10-19.9 seconds:41
20-29.9 seconds: 9
30-39.9 seconds: 3
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
8-2
Takakeisho (O1w); Shodai (S1e)
7-3
Asanoyama (O1e)
6-4
Mitakeumi (S1w)
3-7
Daieisho (S2e); Okinoumi (K1e); Endo (K1w)
Other 8-2
Wakatakakage (M8w); Onosho (M9w); Tobizaru (Rookie) M14e)
Other Rookie
Hoshoryu (M16w) 5-5
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 7 Kotoyki (J2e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 9 Kotonowaka (J2w) 1-0 in Makuuchi--7-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 10 Wakamotoharu (J3e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-5 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 10: September 22: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 10: September 22: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 10 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 10: September 22: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 10 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Articles:
Ozeki Takakeisho stays among joint leaders at Autumn meet (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 10 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 10 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 10 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
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Day 9
Condensed Results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Finishing Move; Record; Rank; Loser; Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data(see result sources below)
06.6s J2w Kotonowaka (7-2) yorikiri M15e Shimanoumi (4-5)
04.7s M15w Shohozan (1-8) hatakikomi M13w Ishiura (1-1-7)
16.9s M14e Tobizaru (7-2) oshidashi M13e Meisei (5-4)
05.5s M12w Kaisei (4-5) yorikiri M16w Hoshoryu (4-5)
15.5s M9w Onosho (7-2) oshidashi M12e Kotoshoho (6-3)
09.8s M9e Enho (2-7) oshidashi M17e Ichinojo (5-4)
17.9s M8e Tokushoryu (2-7) tsukiotoshi M11w Kotoshogiku (2-4-3)
05.2s M7w Aoiyama (5-4) oshidashi M11e Chiyotairyu (5-4)
05.5s M10w Kotoeko (5-4) kotenage M7e Ryuden (3-6)
04.7s M10e Sadanoumi (4-5) oshidashi M6w Kagayaki (5-4)
05.9s M8w Wakatakakage (7-2) okuridashi M6e Takayasu (6-3)
05.6s M2w Tamawashi (4-5) tsukiotoshi M5w Takarafuji (5-4)
08.6s M1e Terunofuji (7-2) tsukiotoshi M2e Hokutofuji (3-6)
03.0s M1w Takanosho (5-4) tsukiotoshi K1w Endo (3-6)
08.8s M3w Terutsuyoshi (3-6) katasukashi K1e Okinoumi (3-6)
07.3s S1w Mitakeumi (5-4) oshidashi M3e Myogiryu (3-6)
07.1s S1e Shodai (7-2) tsukiotoshi S2e Daieisho (3-6)
06.3s O1w Takakeisho (7-2) oshidashi M5e Kiribayama (6-3)
06.9s O1e Asanoyama (6-3) uwatenage M4w Tochinoshin (4-5)
Kachi-Koshi/Make-Koshi (Basho winning record/losing record)--winning record is promoted, losing record is demoted
Day 9:
Make-Koshi
Shohozan (M15w) 1-8
Day 8:
Make-Koshi
Shohozan (M15w) 0-8
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Finishing Moves (19 matches)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............7
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................5
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............2
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).....................1
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)....1
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)..................1
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................1
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................1
Cumulative through 9 days (170 matches):
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Forfeit (Fusen) 3
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Total Time: 2 minutes 31.8 seconds
Longest Match: 17.9 seconds
Shortest Match: 3.0 seconds
Average (19 matches): 8.0 seconds
Cumulative through 9 days (167 matches)
Total Time: 24 minutes 24.3 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds (Day 8)
Average match: 8.8 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 16
10-19.9 seconds: 3
Cumulative through 9 days (167 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 118
10-19.9 seconds:39
20-29.9 seconds: 6
30-39.9 seconds: 3
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
7-2
Takakeisho (O1w); Shodai (S1e)
6-3
Asanoyama (O1e)
5-4
Mitakeumi (S1w)
3-6
Daieisho (S2e); Okinoumi (K1e); Endo (K1w)
Other 7-2
Terunofuji (M1e); Wakatakakage (M8w); Onosho (M9w); Tobizaru (Rookie) M14e)
Other Rookie
Hoshoryu (M16w) 4-5
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 7 Kotoyki (J2e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 9 Kotonowaka (J2w) 1-0 in Makuuchi--7-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 9: September 20: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 9: September 21: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 9 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 9: September 21: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 9 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Ozeki Takakeisho bounces back, in 6-way tie at Autumn meet (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 9 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 9 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 9 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
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Day 8
Condensed Results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Finishing Move; Record; Rank; Loser; Basho; Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data(see result sources below)
06.5s M13e Meisei (5-3) oshidashi M15w Shohozan (0-8)
37.1s M13w Ishiura (1-0-7) shitatedashinageM15e Shimanoumi (4-4)
08.7s M17e Ichinojo (5-3) uwatenage M12e Kotoshoho (6-2)
16.3s M12w Kaisei (3-5) yorikiri M11e Chiyotairyu (5-3)
11.4s M16w Hoshoryu (4-4) yorikiri M11w Kotoshogiku (2-3-3)
12.9s M10e Sadanoumi (3-5) tsukiotoshi M14e Tobizaru (6-2)
11.3s M10w Kotoeko (4-4) oshidashi M8e Tokushoryu (1-7)
05.7s M9w Onosho (6-2) oshitaoshi M7e Ryuden (3-5)
03.8s M7w Aoiyama (4-4) tsukidashi M9e Enho (1-7)
03.4s M5e Kiribayama (6-2) oshidashi M6w Kagayaki (5-3)
16.5s M8w Wakatakakage (6-2) yorikiri M5w Takarafuji (5-3)
19.7s M6e Takayasu (6-2) hatakikomi M3w Terutsuyoshi (2-6)
11.9s M1e Terunofuji (6-2) yorikiri M2w Tamawashi (3-5)
08.0s K1e Okinoumi (3-5) tsukiotoshi M1w Takanosho (4-4)
27.7s M2e Hokutofuji (3-5) kotenage K1w Endo (3-5)
04.5s S1e Shodai (6-2) okuridashi M3e Myogiryu (3-5)
07.6s S2e Daieisho (3-5) oshidashi S1w Mitakeumi (4-4)
----- O1e Asanoyama (5-3) fusen M4e Yutakayama (2-6)
00.5s M4w Tochinoshin (4-4) hatakikomi O1w Takakeisho (6-2)
Kachi-Koshi/Make-Koshi (Basho winning record/losing record)--winning record is promoted, losing record is demoted
Day 8:
Make-Koshi
Shohozan (M15w) 0-8
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Finishing Moves (18 matches)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...............4
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)...............4
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).....................2
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)..................2
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)..................1
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................1
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............1
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage).1
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)............1
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................1
Forfeit (Fusen) 1
Cumulative through 8 days (151 matches):
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)..............43
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............34
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).................14
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)....................12
Frontal Crush Down (Yoritaoshi)............8
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi).................7
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi).............5
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)............5
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)................3
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage).................3
Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake)...........2
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage).2
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).......1
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)....1
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)..................1
Twisting Under Arm Throw (Shitatehineri)...1
Outside Leg Trip (Sotogake)................1
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Inadvertent Collapse (Koshikudake).........1 (Enho)
Forfeit (Fusen) 3
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Total Time: 3 minutes 33.5 seconds
Longest Match: 37.1 seconds
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds
Average (18 matches): 11.9 seconds
Cumulative through 8 days (148 matches)
Total Time: 21 minutes 52.5 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds (Day 8)
Average match: 8.9 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 9
10-19.9 seconds: 7
20-29.9 seconds: 1
30-39.9 seconds 1
Cumulative through 8 days (148 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 102
10-19.9 seconds:36
20-29.9 seconds: 6
30-39.9 seconds: 3
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
6-2
Takakeisho (O1w); Shodai (S1e)
5-3
Asanoyama (O1e)
4-4
Mitakeumi (S1w)
3-5
Daieisho (S2e); Okinoumi (K1e); Endo (K1w)
Other 6-2
Terunofuji (M1e); Kiribayama (M5e); Takayasu (M6e); Wakatakakage (M8w); Onosho (M9w); Kotoshoho (M12e); Tobizaru (Rookie) M14e)
Other Rookie
Hoshoryu (M16w) 4-4
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 7 Kotoyki (J2e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 8: September 20: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 8: September 20: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 8 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 8: September 20: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 8 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Articles:
Takakeisho dives down into 9-way tie at Autumn meet (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 8 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 8 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 8 Video highlights (longer highlights from selected matches, with selected interviews (English translations--NHK) (It is unkown how long these highlights will be available). (About 50 minutes)
Day 8 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
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Day 7
Condensed results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank, Winner, Finishing Move, Basho Record; Rank, Loser, Basho Record
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and nissansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
06.3s J2e Kotoyuki (5-2) hikiotoshi M15w Shohozan (0-7)
03.1s M13e Meisei (4-3) yorikiri M17e Ichinojo (4-3)
23.3s M15e Shimanoumi (4-3) oshidashi M12w Kaisei (2-5)
05.5s M12e Kotoshoho (6-1) tsukiotoshi M16w Hoshoryu (3-4)
10.2s M14e Tobizaru (6-1) shitatedashinageM11e Chiyotairyu (5-2)
03.5s M11w Kotoshogiku (2-2-3)koshikudake M9e Enho (1-6)
03.2s M8w Wakatakakage (5-2) oshidashi M10w Kotoeko (3-4)
07.1s M7e Ryuden (3-4) oshitaoshi M10e Sadanoumi (2-5)
08.2s M6w Kagayaki (5-2) tsukiotoshi M9w Onosho (5-2)
02.5s M6e Takayasu (5-2) oshidashi M7w Aoiyama (3-4)
14.9s M5w Takarafuji (5-2) yoritaoshi M8e Tokushoryu (1-6)
09.4s M5e Kiribayama (5-2) sukuinage M2e Hokutofuji (2-5)
11.2s M1w Takanosho (4-3) oshidashi M3e Myogiryu (3-4)
03.0s M1e Terunofuji (5-2) okuridashi K1w Endo (3-4)
20.1s M4w Tochinoshin (3-4) yorikiri S2e Daieisho (2-5)
04.1s M2w Tamawashi (3-4) oshidashi S1w Mitakeumi (4-3)
07.4s K1e Okinoumi (2-5) tsukiotoshi S1e Shodai (5-2)
11.4s O1w Takakeisho (6-1) oshidashi M4e Yutakayama (2-5)
02.6s O1e Asanoyama (4-3) oshidashi M3w Terutsuyoshi (2-5)
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Finishing Moves (19 matches):
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)..............7
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).................3
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............2
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)...............1
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............1
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)................1
PullingUnder Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage).1
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)............1
Frontal Crush Down (Yoritaoshi)...........1
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Inadvertent Collapse (koshikudake)........1 (Enho)
Cumulative through 7 days (132 matches):
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage).1
Twisting Under Arm Throw (Shitatehineri)...1
Non-Techniques (Losing moves)
Inadvertent Collapse (Koshikudake).........1 (Enho)
Forfeit (Fusen) 2
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Total Time: 2 minutes 37.0 seconds
Longest Match: 23.3 seconds
Shortest Match: 2.5 seconds
Average (19 matches): 8.3 seconds
Cumulative through 7 days (130 matches)
Total Time: 18 minutes 19.0 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.6 seconds (Day 3)
Average match: 8.5 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 13
10-19.9 seconds: 4
20-29.9 seconds: 2
Cumulative through 7 days (130 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 93
10-19.9 seconds:29
20-29.9 seconds: 5
30-39.9 seconds: 2
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
6-1
Takakeisho (O1w)
5-2
Shodai (S1e)
4-3
Asanoyama (O1e); Mitakeumi (S1w);
3-4
Endo (K1w)
2-5
Daieisho (S2e); Okinoumi (K1e)
Other 6-1
Kotoshoho (M12e); Tobizaru (Rookie) (M14e)
Other Rookie
Hoshoryu (M16w) 3-4
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 7 Kotoyki (J2e) 1-0 in Makuuchi--5-2 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 7: September 19: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 7: September 19: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 7 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 7: September 19: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 7 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Takakeisho stays head of the class on Day 7 (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 8 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 7 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
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Day 6
Condensed results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Finishing Move; Basho Record; Rank; Loser;Basho Record
(Source: Sumoforum.net--Bout Length Forum--many thanks to "Misahiro" for compiling these. Especially the bout lengths, for which I could find no archive at nissansports.com. Lots of work went into compiling so much data into such a condensed a form. For links to videos of finishing moves see finishing move compilation below.
12.3s M15e Shimanoumi (3-3) tsukiotoshi M17e Ichinojo (4-2)
05.4s M14e Tobizaru (5-1) tsukiotoshi M16w Hoshoryu (3-3)
08.0s M12e Kotoshoho (5-1) shitatehineri M15w Shohozan (0-6)
04.3s M12w Kaisei (2-4) oshidashi M13e Meisei (3-3)
05.0s M10w Kotoeko (3-3) oshidashi M10e Sadanoumi (2-4)
04.1s M11e Chiyotairyu (5-1) oshidashi M9w Onosho (5-1)
09.2s M8w Wakatakakage (4-2) yorikiri M7e Ryuden (2-4)
13.8s M6e Takayasu (4-2) hatakikomi M8e Tokushoryu (1-5)
06.9s M6w Kagayaki (4-2) tsukidashi M9e Enho (1-5)
31.5s M7w Aoiyama (3-3) sukuinage M5w Takarafuji (4-2)
04.4s M5e Kiribayama (4-2) tsukidashi M2w Tamawashi (2-4)
01.8s M2e Hokutofuji (2-4) okuridashi M1w Takanosho (3-3)
04.1s M1e Terunofuji (4-2) yorikiri K1e Okinoumi (1-5)
02.1s S1w Mitakeumi (4-2) hatakikomi K1w Endo (3-3)
03.4s S1e Shodai (5-1) yorikiri M4w Tochinoshin (2-4)
06.4s S2e Daieisho (2-4) oshidashi M4e Yutakayama (2-4)
08.5s O1e Asanoyama (3-3) yorikiri M3e Myogiryu (3-3)
02.3s O1w Takakeisho (5-1) tsukidashi M3w Terutsuyoshi (2-4)
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Finishing Moves:
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi).............4
Frontal Force Out(Yorikiri)..............4
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)..........3
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)................2
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)...................2
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...............1
Twisting Under Arm Throw (Shitatehineri).1
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)...........1
Forfeit (Fusen) 1
Cumulative through 6 days (113 matches):
Twisting Under Arm Throw (Shitatehineri).1
Forfeit (Fusen) 2
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Total Time: 2 minutes 13.5 seconds
Longest Match: 31.5 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.8 seconds
Average (18 matches): 7.4 seconds
Cumulative through 6 days (111 matches)
Total Time: 15 minutes 42.4 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.6 seconds (Day 3)
Average match: 8.5 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 15
10-19.9 seconds: 2
20-29.9 seconds: 0
30-39.9 seconds 1
Cumulative through 6 days (111 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 80
10-19.9 seconds:25
20-29.9 seconds: 3
30-39.9 seconds: 2
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
5-1
Takakeisho (O1w); Shodai (S1e)
4-2
Mitakeumi (S1w)
3-3
Asanoyama (O1e); Endo (K1w)
2-4
Daieisho (S2e)
1-5
Okinoumi (K1e)
Other 5-1
Onosho (M9w); Chiyotairyu (M11e); Kotoshoho (M12e); Tobizaru (Rookie) (M14e)
Other Rookie
Hoshoryu (M16w) 3-3
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 6: September 18: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 6: September 18: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 6 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 6: September 18: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 6 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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6 wrestlers tied for lead after Onosho's 1st loss (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 6 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 6 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
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Day 5
Condensed results
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Finishing Move; Basho Record; Rank; Loser;Basho Record
(Source: Sumoforum.net--Bout Length Forum--many thanks to "Misahiro" for compiling these. Especially the bout lengths, for which I could find no archive at nissansports.com. Lots of work went into compiling so much data into such a condensed a form. For links to videos of finishing moves see finishing move compilation below.
04.9s M16w Hoshoryu (3-2) sotogake J1w Nishikigi (2-3)
--------- M13e Meisei (3-2) fusen M16e Kyokutaisei (2-3)
14.4s M17e Ichinojo (4-1) yorikiri M12w Kaisei (1-4)
07.8s M12e Kotoshoho (4-1) oshidashi M15e Shimanoumi (2-3)
02.4s M11e Chiyotairyu (4-1) tsukidashi M15w Shohozan (0-5)
16.7s M10w Kotoeko (2-3) yoritaoshi M14e Tobizaru (4-1)
07.8s M10e Sadanoumi (2-3) sukuinage M8e Tokushoryu (1-4)
02.7s M9w Onosho (5-0) oshidashi M7w Aoiyama (2-3)
07.6s M9e Enho (1-4) okuridashi M7e Ryuden (2-3)
12.0s M8w Wakatakakage (3-2) oshidashi M6w Kagayaki (3-2)
24.4s M5w Takarafuji (4-1) yorikiri M5e Kiribayama (3-2)
09.7s M4w Tochinoshin (2-3) kakenage M6e Takayasu (3-2)
11.1s M4e Yutakayama (2-3) tsukiotoshi M1w Takanosho (3-2)
39.0s K1w Endo (3-2) yorikiri K1e Okinoumi (1-4)
03.3s S1e Shodai (4-1) oshidashi M2e Hokutofuji (1-4)
12.5s M1e Terunofuji (3-2) yorikiri S2e Daieisho (1-4)
01.2s S1w Mitakeumi (3-2) hikkake M3w Terutsuyoshi (2-3)
04.5s O1w Takakeisho (4-1) oshidashi M3e Myogiryu (3-2)
03.4s O1e Asanoyama (2-3) oshidashi M2w Tamawashi (2-3)
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Summary: 19 matches
Finishing Moves:
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi).............6
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri).............4
Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake).........1
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).....1
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...............1
Outside Leg Trip (Sotogake)..............1
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)...........1
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)..........1
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)................1
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)...........1
Forfeit (Fusen) 1
Cumulative through 5 days (95 matches):
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).....1
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)..1
Outside Leg Trip (Sotogake)..... ........1
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)..........1
Forfeit (Fusen) 2
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Total Time: 3 minutes 5.4 seconds
Longest Match: 39.0 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.2 seconds
Average (18 matches):10.3 seconds
Cumulative through 5 days (93 matches)
Total Time: 13 minutes 28.9 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.6 seconds (Day 3)
Average match: 8.7 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 11
10-19.9 seconds: 5
20-29.9 seconds: 1
30-39.9 seconds 1
Cumulative through 5 days (93 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 65
10-19.9 seconds:23
20-29.9 seconds: 3
30-39.9 seconds: 1
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
4-1
Takakeisho (O1w); Shodai (S1e)
3-2
Mitakeumi (S1w); Endo (K1w)
2-3
Asanoyama (O1e)
1-4
Daieisho (S2e); Okinoumi (K1e)
Undefeated
5-0
Onosho (M9w)
Rookies
4-1
Tobizaru (M14e)
3-2
Hoshoryu (M16w)
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
Day 5 Nishikigi (J1w) 0-1 in Makuuchi--2-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 5: September 17: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 5: September 17: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 5 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 5: September 17: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 5 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Rank-and-filer Onosho in driver's seat at wild Autumn meet (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 5 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 5 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
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Day 4
Condensed results:
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Finishing Move; Basho Record; Rank; Loser;Basho Record
(Source: Sumoforum.net--Bout Length Forum--many thanks to "Misahiro" for compiling these. Especially the bout lengths, for which I could find no archive at nissansports.com. Lots of work went into compiling so much data into such a condensed a form. For links to videos of finishing moves see finishing move compilation below.
22.3s M17e Ichinojo (3-1) yorikiri J1e Ikioi (1-3)
09.2s M15e Shimanoumi (2-2) yoritaoshi M16e Kyokutaisei (2-2)
02.7s M16w Hoshoryu (2-2) oshidashi M15w Shohozan (0-4)
11.7s M14e Tobizaru (4-0) okuridashi M12w Kaisei (1-3)
03.8s M12e Kotoshoho (3-1) hatakikomi M11e Chiyotairyu (3-1)
07.6s M10w Kotoeko (1-3) hikiotoshi M13e Meisei (2-2)
08.4s M9w Onosho (4-0) yorikiri M9e Enho (0-4)
04.0s M8w Wakatakakage (2-2) tsukiotoshi M10e Sadanoumi (1-3)
08.4s M7e Ryuden (2-2) oshidashi M7w Aoiyama (2-2)
14.5s M6w Kagayaki (3-1) hikiotoshi M8e Tokushoryu (1-3)
11.5s M6e Takayasu (3-1) yorikiri M5e Kiribayama (3-1)
01.8s M5w Takarafuji (3-1) yorikiri M4w Tochinoshin (1-3)
09.3s M4e Yutakayama (1-3) tsukiotoshi M3e Myogiryu (3-1)
02.5s K1w Endo (2-2) oshidashi M3w Terutsuyoshi (2-2)
08.1s M1w Takanosho (3-1) oshidashi S2e Daieisho (1-3)
06.2s K1e Okinoumi (1-3) yorikiri S1w Mitakeumi (2-2)
07.3s M1e Terunofuji (2-2) oshidashi S1e Shodai (3-1)
11.0s O1e Asanoyama (1-3) yoritaoshi M2e Hokutofuji (1-3)
09.5s O1w Takakeisho (3-1) oshidashi M2w Tamawashi (2-2)
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Summary: 19 matches
Finishing Moves
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi).............6
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri).............5
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)..............2
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)................2
Frontal Crush Out(Yoritaoshi)............2
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)...................1
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...............1
Cumulative through 4 days (76 matches):
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)............22
Frontal Force Out(Yorikiri).............20
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)...................8
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)................6
Frontal Crush Down (Yoritaoshi)..........6
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...............3
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)...........3
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)..............2
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)...............2
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)...........1
Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake).........1
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)..1
Forfeit (Fusen) 1
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Total Time: 2 minutes 10.4 seconds
Longest Match: 22.3 seconds
Shortest Match: 2.5 seconds
Average (19 matches): 7.8 seconds
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Cumulative through 4 days
Total Time (75 Matches): 10 minutes 23.5 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.6 seconds (Day 3)
Average match: 8.3 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 14
10-19.9 seconds: 4
20-29.9 seconds: 1
Cumulative through 4 days (75 matches)
0-9.9 seconds: 54
10-19.9 seconds:18
20-29.9 seconds: 2
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins
3-1
Takakeisho (O1w); Shodai (S1e);
2-2
Mitakeumi (S1w); Endo (K1w)
1-3
Asanoyama (O1e); Daieisho (S2e); Okinoumi (K1e)
Undefeated
4-0
Onosho (M9w); Tobizaru (Rookie) (M14e)
Rookie
2-2
Hoshoryu (M16w)
Juryo Substitutes
Day 4 Ikioi (J1e) 0-1 in Makuuchi--1-3 overall (including Makuuchi) in Juryo
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Results
Day 4: September 16: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 4: September 16: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 4 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 4: September 16: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 4 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
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Autumn meet race opens up as sekiwake Shodai falls on Day 4 (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
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Photos:
Day 4 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
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Video:
Day 4 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
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Day 3
Condensed results:
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Finishing Move; Basho Record; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
(Source: Sumoforum.net--Bout Length Forum--many thanks to "Misahiro" for compiling these. Especially the bout lengths, for which I could find no archive at nissansports.com. Lots of work went into compiling so much data into such a condensed a form. For links to videos of finishing moves see finishing move compilation below.
18.9s M16e Kyokutaisei (2-1) yoritaoshi M16w Hoshoryu (1-2)
01.4s M17e Ichinojo (2-1) hatakikomi M15w Shohozan (0-3)
05.3s M13e Meisei (2-1) okuridashi M15e Shimanoumi (1-2)
12.2s M14e Tobizaru (3-0) hikkake M12e Kotoshoho (2-1)
--------- M11e Chiyotairyu (3-0) fusen M11w Kotoshogiku (1-2)
14.7s M12w Kaisei (1-2) yorikiri M10w Kotoeko (0-3)
04.4s M10e Sadanoumi (1-2) uwatenage M9e Enho (0-3)
08.7s M9w Onosho (3-0) yoritaoshi M8w Wakatakakage (1-2)
00.6s M7w Aoiyama (2-1) hatakikomi M8e Tokushoryu (1-2)
05.9s M6w Kagayaki (2-1) tsukiotoshi M6e Takayasu (2-1)
07.3s M5w Takarafuji (2-1) yorikiri M7e Ryuden (1-2)
09.6s M4w Tochinoshin (1-2) oshidashi M4e Yutakayama (0-3)
01.1s M5e Kiribayama (3-0) katasukashi M3w Terutsuyoshi (2-1)
12.5s M2w Tamawashi (2-1) oshidashi K1e Okinoumi (0-3)
04.3s M1w Takanosho (2-1) oshidashi S1w Mitakeumi (2-1)
03.9s S1e Shodai (3-0) oshidashi K1w Endo (1-2)
09.3s M3e Myogiryu (3-0) oshidashi S2e Daieisho (1-2)
04.1s M2e Hokutofuji (1-2) oshidashi O1w Takakeisho (2-1)
06.4s M1e Terunofuji (1-2) uwatenage O1e Asanoyama (0-3)
Summary: 19 matches
Finishing Moves:
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi).............6
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)...................2
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)...............2
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri).............2
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)...........2
Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake).........1
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)..1
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...............1
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)................1
Forfeit (Fusen) 1
Cumulative through 3 days (57 matches):
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)............16
Frontal Force Out(Yorikiri).............15
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)...................7
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)................4
Frontal Crush Down (Yoritaoshi)..........4
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)...........3
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...............2
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)...............2
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)...........1
Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake).........1
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)..1
Forfeit (Fusen) 1
Total Time: 2 minutes 10.4 seconds
Longest Match: 18.9 seconds
Shortest Match: 0.6 seconds
Average (18 matches): 7.2 seconds
Cumulative through 3 days
Total Time (56 Matches): 8 minutes 13.1 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 0.6 seconds (Day 3)
Average match: 8.8 seconds
Time/Matches
0-9.9 seconds: 14
10-19.9 seconds: 4
Cumulative through 3 days
0-9.9 seconds: 40
10-19.9 seconds: 14
20-29.9 seconds: 1
over 1 minute: 1
Top Rank Wins
3-0
Shodai (S1e)
2-1
Takakeisho (O1w); Mitakeumi (S1w)
1-2
Daieisho (S2e); Endo (K1e)
0-3
Asanoyama (O1e); Okinoumi (K1w)
Other Undefeated
3-0
Mogiru (M3e); Kiribayama (M5e); Onosho (M9w); Chiyotairyu (M11e--1 Fusen--Forfeit); Tobizaru (M14e); Tobizaru (M14e--Rookie)
Rookie: Hoshoryu (M16w) 1-2
Results
Day 3: September 15: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 3: September 15: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 3 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 3: September 15: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 3 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
Ozeki Takakeisho takes 1st loss on Day 3 of Autumn meet (Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
Photos:
Day 3 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
Video:
Day 3 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
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Day 2
Condensed results:
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Finishing Move; Basho Record; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
(Source: Sumoforum.net--Bout Length Forum--many thanks to "Misahiro" for compiling these. Especially the bout lengths, for which I could find no archive at nissansports.com. Lots of work went into compiling so much data into such a condensed a form. For links to videos of finishing moves see finishing move compilation below.
12.8s M17e Ichinojo (1-1) yorikiri M16e Kyokutaisei (1-1)
13.3s M15e Shimanoumi (1-1) yoritaoshi M16w Hoshoryu (1-1)
07.8s M14e Tobizaru (2-0) hatakikomi M15w Shohozan (0-2)
07.2s M12e Kotoshoho (2-0) yorikiri M12w Kaisei (0-2)
11.4s M13e Meisei (1-1) yorikiri M11w Kotoshogiku (1-1)
03.9s M11e Chiyotairyu (2-0) hatakikomi M10e Sadanoumi (0-2)
02.0s M9w Onosho (2-0) hatakikomi M10w Kotoeko (0-2)
03.0s M8e Tokushoryu (1-1) yoritaoshi M9e Enho (0-2)
09.0s M7w Aoiyama (1-1) oshidashi M8w Wakatakakage (1-1)
13.7s M6e Takayasu (2-0) yorikiri M7e Ryuden (1-1)
04.0s M5w Takarafuji (1-1) oshidashi M6w Kagayaki (1-1)
01.8s M5e Kiribayama (2-0) tsukiotoshi M4e Yutakayama (0-2)
06.7s M3w Terutsuyoshi (2-0) yorikiri M4w Tochinoshin (0-2)
03.0s M3e Myogiryu (2-0) oshitaoshi K1w Endo (1-1)
02.9s S1e Shodai (2-0) oshidashi M2w Tamawashi (1-1)
06.6s S2e Daieisho (1-1) tsukiotoshi M2e Hokutofuji (0-2)
03.3s S1w Mitakeumi (2-0) okuridashi M1e Terunofuji (0-2)
07.2s M1w Takanosho (1-1) yorikiri O1e Asanoyama (0-2)
03.1s O1w Takakeisho (2-0) oshidashi K1e Okinoumi (0-2)
Summary: 19 matches
Finishing Moves:
Frontal Force Out(Yorikiri).....6
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)..........3
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)....3
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).......2
Frontal Crush Down (Yoritaoshi).2
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)......1
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)..1
Cumulative through 2 days (38 matches):
Frontal Force Out(Yorikiri)....13
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)...10
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)..........5
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)..3
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).......3
Frontal Crush Down (Yoritaoshi).2
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)..1
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)......1
Total Time: 1 minute 53.7 seconds
Longest Match: 13.7 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.8 seconds
Average: 6.0 seconds
Cumulative through 2 days
Total Time (38 Matches): 6 minutes 2.7 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds (Day 1)
Shortest Match: 1.8 seconds (Day 1, Day 2)
Average match: 9.5 seconds
Time/Matches
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0-9.9 seconds: 15
10-19.9 seconds: 4
Cumulative through 2 days
0-9.9 seconds: 26
10-19.9 seconds: 10
20-29.9 seconds: 1
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins:
2-0
Takakeisho (O1w); Shodai (S1e); Mitakeumi (S1w)
1-1
Daieisho (S2e); Endo (K1w);
0-2
Asanoyama (O1e); Okinoumi (K1e)
Rookies:
Tobizaru (M14e) 2-0; Hoshoryu (M16w) 1-1
Results
Day 2: September 14: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 2: September 14: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 2 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 2: September 14: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 2 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low. Note
Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)
Articles:
Photos:
Day 2 Sumoforum.net
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
Video:
Day 2 Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 2 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
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Day 1
Summary: 19 matches
Finishing Moves:
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..7
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)..7
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)........2
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)1
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).....1
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)1
Total Time: 4 minutes 9 seconds
Longest Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds
Shortest Match: 1.8 seconds
Average: 13.1 seconds
Time/Matches
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0-9.9 seconds: 11
10-19.9 seconds: 6
20-29.9 seconds: 1
over 1 minute: 1
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Top Rank Wins: Takakeisho (O1w) 1-0; Shodai (S1e) 1-0; Mitakeumi (S1w) 1-0; Endo (K1w) 1-0
Top Rank defeats: Asanoyama (O1e) 0-1; Daieisho (S2e) 0-1; Okinoumi (K1e) 0-1
Rookies: Tobizaru (M14e) 1-0; Hoshoryu (M16w) 1-0
Top Rank Wins: Takakeisho (O1w) 1-0; Shodai (S1e) 1-0; Mitakeumi (S1w) 1-0; Endo (K1w) 1-0
Top Rank defeats: Asanoyama (O1e) 0-1; Daieisho (S2e) 0-1; Okinoumi (K1e) 0-1
Rookies: Tobizaru (M14e) 1-0; Hoshoryu (M16w) 1-0
Results:
Day 1: September 13: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page
Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)
Day 1: September 13: (Japanese Sumo Association) (click on rikishi name for relevant data including percentage of each Kimarite (finishing) move used, rank and full results of last 5 tournaments, all on one page)
Daily Cumulative Results (Japan Times)
Day 1 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese, use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. Check against Sumo Reference above, which has matches in order from high to low.
Tachai.org Blog Day 1 Preview (rikishi rankings are given)
Selected bouts from the Lower Divisions (along with selected video highlights)
Ozeki Takakeisho wins, Asanoyama defeated on Autumn meet 1st day(Kyodo News)--same story as JT, different photos.
Photos:
Each match in "stop motion" (click on any photo for enlargement). A great way to actually study the matches. Matches are labeled in English but roll over captions may be in Japanese.
I have been unable to find any daily photo essays at nikkansports.com. They do maintain an ongoing photo gallery of the Basho as it progresses. Each photo is linked to its relevant match article. Nikkansports.com has the most exhaustive Basho coverage I have found. It is all in Japanese.
Video:
Day 1Video highlights (replays of all 19 matches--NHK) (Between 25 and 30 minutes)
Day 1 Video highlights (longer highlights from selected matches, with selected interviews (English translations--NHK) (It is unkown how long these highlights will be available). (About 50 minutes)
Day 1 Video highlights (selected matches) (Chris Sumo Youtube)--matches were filmed at the venue
Developments of interest:
For the first time in 37 years (May 1983 Basho) a Basho will be contested without the participation of a Yokozuna. Both Hakuho (Y1e--Grand Champion) and Kakuryu (Y1w) are out with injuries. Hakuho had arthroscopic knee surgery after the July Basho and Kakuryu is out with back and elbow issues. Because of this, only 19 matches a day (see above for the other missing rikishi) will be contested instead of the usual 21.
Note: source for all age, height, and weight dimensions is Japanese Sumo Association. Their weight data are, in many cases, more up to date than Sumo Reference. Heights are rounded to the nearest inch.Weights are rounded to the nearest pound. For those who use metric measurements, click on rikishi name for those.
Endo (K1w) (Age 29, 6'0", 326 lbs) defeated Asanoymana (Age 26, 6'2", 384 lbs) (O1e)
The first all san'yaku match of the tournament produced a huge upset. Endo, promoted from M1 after an 8-7 July Basho, was supposed to be an easy win for the supposed next Yokozuna, but Endo, after surviving two attempted forceouts at the bailes and an Asanoyma attempted throw, was able to turn the tables and dispose of the Ozeki with the sukuinage while hooking the left leg.
Photo 1 (Nikkansports.com)
Caption: Endo (photographed by Masato Suzuki) defeats Asanoyama (left) with right to left leg hook that led to beltless arm throw.
Photo 2 (Nikkansports.com)
Caption: Asanoyama on his back after losing to Endo
Fininshing Move: Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)
Time of the match: 16.1 seconds
Takakeisho (O1w) (age 24, 5'9", 403 lbs) defeated Terunofuji (M1e) (age 28, 6'3", 382 lbs)
After winning the July Basho from M17e, Terunofuji was rocketed up the banzuke to M1e. It took less than 5 seconds for him to come down to earth, as Takakeisho, who immediately withdrew from the July Basho after achieving his hachi-koshi (winning record), thus preserving his Ozeki status after a make-koshi--losing record in the March Basho, won the Tachi-ai (initial charge) by blocking Terunofuji's attempt to get an inside underarm position advantage and blasted right through him, pushing him out in short order.
Takakesho won exactly the same way he beat Terunofuji in their one other matchup in the July 2017 Basho. Any lingering doubts about Takakeisho's problematic knees were allayed, for the moment.
Photo (Nikkansports.com)
Caption: Takakeisho attacking Terunofuji (right)
Finishing Move: Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)
Time of the match: 4.3 seconds
The Sekiwake
Shodai blasted Takanasho up and under the arms in the tachi-ai (initial charge), and went right through him to push him out in an eye blink. Shodai won 11 matches in the July Basho (of which 1 was a forfeit win). Today could be seen as a statement of intent, not only for this Basho, but for his Ozeki aspirations (needing 33 wins in 3 consecutive Basho to attain the promotion).
Photo (Nikkansports.com)
Caption: Shodai attacking Takanasho (left)
Finishing Move: Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)
Time of the match: 2.8 seconds
Mitakeumi (S1w) (age 27, 5'10", 379 lbs) defeated Hokotofuji (M2e) (age 28, 6'1", 357 lbs)
Mitakeumi was able to establish a lower center of gravity than Hokotofuji and, after some resistance at the bales, push him out. Mitakeumi was one of three rikishi (Shodai and Daieisho, S1e and K1e--promoted to S2e respectively) who tied for 3rd place with 11 wins in the July Basho. Hokotofuji, on the bounce back from M5-M2 after a 9-6 July Basho (he had been dropped from K1 to M5 after a poor [4-11] performance in the March Basho) is looking for for a kachi-koshi (winning record) to get back into the san'yaku ranks.
Photo (Nikkansports.com)
Caption: Mitakeumi attacking Hokotofuji (right)
Finishing Move: Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)
Time of match: 10.4 seconds
Daieisho, who has been on an upward arc since March, M1-K1-S2, was upset by Tamawashi, who has been on the yo yo from M7-M9-M2 (on the back of an excellent 10-5 July Basho). Daieisho's thrust attack dominated most of the match as he maneuvered Tamawashi around the dohyo (ring) and to the bales. But then the wiley veteran turned the tables with a perfectly timed "turn him around" thrust down.
Photo (Nikkansports.com)
Caption: Tamawashi endures the attack of Daieishō (right)
Finishing Move: Thrust Down (Tsukiotashi)
Time of the Match: 12.4 seconds
The Komusubi
These two veterans had battled 25 times before this one, with Okinoumi holding a 13-12 edge. This time, Myogiryu won the tachi-ai (initial charge) and got a good position under Okinoumi's arms. He then stayed low and pushed his Komusubi opponent out. This is Myrogiru's 50th Makuuchi (Top Tier) basho. It is Okinoumi's 61st.
Photo (Nikkansports.com)
Caption: Myogiryu (right) defeats Okinoumi by push out
Finishing Move: Finishing Move: Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)
Time of the Match: 5.3 seconds
The Rookies
Tobizaru (M14e) (age 28, 5'9", 289 lbs) defeated Shimanoumi (M15e) (age 31, 5'10", 353 lbs)
Tobizaru is the 100th former University rikishi to achieve Makuuchi status. He got his career off to a great start by establishing an early left hand mawashi (belt) grip and then powered through and forced Shimanoumi out. Shimanoumi has bounced from M16-M11-M15 in the last 3 Basho as he searches for consistency.
Match video--Chris Sumo Youtube (Tobizaru is in blue)
Finishing Move: Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)
Time of the match: 4.5 seconds
"'I was a little bit tense, but could impose my style to the full.' He also implied his belt color was supposed to invoke a medical gown and thus designed to encourage health care professionals in their fight against the virus."
Tobizaru, according to Japanese Press Sources, via Chris Sumo.
Hoshoryu (M16w) (age 21, 6'2", 289 lbs) defeated Ichinojo (M17e) (age 27, 6'4', 436 lbs
Hoshoryu got his Makuuchi career off to a great start, beating Ichinojo. He was quicker at the tachi-ai (initial charge) and got inside the big man's arms. From there he was able to establish a mawashi (belt) grip and, after defusing his opponent's attempt at a throw (Ichinoji also established a mawashi grip), was able to use an underarm throw (shitatenage) not to win, but to force Ichinojo off balance, which allowed Hoshoryu to finish with a force out.
Ichinojo has had a meteoric career, reaching Sekiwake within one year of beginning that career. He started at age 20 and by age 21 he had achieved, in one Basho, a Jun-Yosho (2nd place) 2 prizes, and a kinboshi (Maegashira win over a Yokozuna). That Basho catapulted him to Sekiwake, He was san'yaku (Top Rank) for a short period of time before dropping to Maegashira for 16 Basho (during which he earned 6 more Kinboshi, a 2nd Jun Yusho and a 2nd prize, before being promoted to Komusubi and the Sekiwake again. In 2019 injuries caused demotion first to Maegashira and then to Juryo. He is now back as result of a 9-6 Juryo performance in July. He has traveled much in 7 years. He hopes to use this Basho as a spring board to eventual san'yaku status (for the 3rd time). Twice in Makuuchi he has achieved 13 or more wins.
Match footage--Chris Sumo Youtube (Hoshoryu is in light blue).
Photo (Nikkansports.com)
Caption: Horshoryu (left) defeats Ichinojo for the first win in the new Basho.Finishing move: Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)
Time of the Match: 10.1 seconds.
"...with Hoshoryu's family (his uncle Asashoru (get link above), the 68th Yokozuna--winner of 25 Makuuchi championships) the bigger the throw, the harder they cling on, and often convert defense into attack).
Chris Sumo, discussing the "family similarities" among the two Monglian rikishi, one just getting started, the other one of the top Yokozuna of the modern era.
"I'm glad that I won.I really got nervous. Well today, I was really nervous.
Hoshoryu on his emotions in his debut match (NHK).
Other Matches
Kyokutaisei (M16e (1-0) defeated Shohozan (M15w)(0-1); Finishing Move:Frontal Push out (Oshidashi). Time of the Match: 8.2 seconds.
Kotoshoho (M12e) (1-0) defeated Meisei (M13e) (0-1);
Finishing Move: Slap Down (Hatakikomi). Time of the Match: 2.6 seconds
Kotoshogiku (M11w) (1-0) defeated Kaisei (M12w) (0-1);
Finishing Move: Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri). Time of the Match: 3.5 seconds
Chiyotairyu (M11e) (1-0) defeated Kotoeko (M10w) (0-1);
Finishing Move: Slap Down (Hatakikomi). Time of the match: 1.5 seconds.
Onosho (M9w) (1-0) defeated Sadanoumi (M10e) (0-1;
Finishing Move: Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi). Time of the Match: 2.0 seconds
Wakatakakage (M8w) (1-0) defeated Enho (M9e) (0-1);
Finishing Move: Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi). Time of the Match: 1.8 seconds.
Ryuden (M7e) (1-0) defeated Tokoshoryu (M8e) (0-1);
Finishing Move: Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri). Time of the Match: 21.6 seconds
Kagayaki (M6w) (1-0) defeated Aoiyama (M7w) (0-1);
Finishing Move:Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi). Time of the Match: 3.5 seconds
Takayasu (M6e) (1-0) defeated Takarafuji (M5w) (0-1);
Finishing Move: Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri). Time of the Match: 1 minute 50.7 seconds
Kiribayama (M5e) (1-0) defeated Tochinosin (M4w) (0-1);
Finishing Move: Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri). Time of the Match: 11.8 seconds
Terutsuyoshi (M3w) (1-0) defeated Yutakayama (M4e) (0-1);
Finishing Move: Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri). Time of the Match: 15.9 seconds
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