I missed it but both Masashikuni and Kyokutaisei got wins today.
J13w Endo (3-0) vs
J10w Tokushinho (2-1)
Endo couldn't outpower Waka and moved back and stepped out.
Seiro vs Wakakoyu
Close on here but Waka's knee went down near the end and he lost it.
Seiro vs Wakakoyu
Close on here but Waka's knee went down near the end and he lost it.
J11w Takanoyama
(1-2) vs J8w Satoyama (1-2)
They had to have a rematch due to a no decision. Tak reached for an arm, slipped and went down. Tak is at 1-3 and things are not looking good.
J6e Sotairyu (1-2)
vs J9w Osunaarashi (2-1)
Big power match here. There was a rough tachi-ai and Osuna did his usual tactic of grabbing the belt, slowing it down and working the sides to get his opponent out.
Big power match here. There was a rough tachi-ai and Osuna did his usual tactic of grabbing the belt, slowing it down and working the sides to get his opponent out.
J3w Tochinowaka
(2-1) vs J1w Chiyootori (2-1)
Tochino got pushed around everywhere but did a great job of skirting the edge and pulling through with Chiyo putting down himself in the process.
M14w Tamaasuka
(1-2) vs M13w Jokoryu (2-1)
They went back and forth by Jo got on his tip toes and then went to one leg before being pushed out.
They went back and forth by Jo got on his tip toes and then went to one leg before being pushed out.
O2e Kakuryu (2-1) vs
S1e
Myogiryu (2-1)
M1e Takekaze (0-3)
vs O2w Kotooshu (3-0)
Koto grabbed Take and walked him to the edge and got him out easily.
Koto grabbed Take and walked him to the edge and got him out easily.
Y1e Hakuho (3-0) vs
M2e
Tochiozan (2-1)
Hak grabbed Tochio off the tachi-ai on his shoulder and threw him down easily.
Hak grabbed Tochio off the tachi-ai on his shoulder and threw him down easily.
M2w Gagamaru (0-3)
vs Y1w Harumafuji (2-1)
Just got caught up on the first four days. I think Hakuho's going 15-0. This is by far the best Kotooshu has been since I've been following closely.
ReplyDeleteFun to watch Osunaarashi & Endo against guys good enough to give them a challenge. I fear for Takanoyama's status in Juryo.
Hakuho is definitely looking good. Have to admit that his current streak favors him and it's not unreasonable to think he will extend it. I think he might slip up once but I don't see him losing this one.
DeleteTakanoyama is most likely leaving Juryo. There's really nowhere for him left to fall except into the 3rd division. I hope he doesn't go there though. I'm holding tight for Osunaarashi vs Takanoyama! That'll be fun but I think Tak will lose royally.
Endo is really looking good so far. I think he'll be up in the next level in no time. Osuna is still learning on the job and I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do against some of the bigger guys.