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Thoughts...
- HENKA ALERT!!! Chiyoshoma really wants to get back to Makuuchi, and was not above using a henka to win his bout against Daishoho.
- Kotoshogiku has really fallen on hard times. I think his body is telling him it's time to retire. He used to overpower opponents like Daishomaru, but now he's the one being overpowered. Time to go, Kotoshogiku.
- Enho used his judo background to cause trouble for Takarafuji. Even though the little big man's been figured out this tournament, Enho has a chance for kachi-koshi on day 15 against Daieisho.
- Asanoyama's power carried the day for him against Ryuden. Asanoyama vs Shodai tomorrow for runner-up spot should be fun.
- Hakuho cements his 43rd yusho with a good performance over Mitakeumi, who ends up with a make-koshi. Hakuho gets a reputation of being disrespectful, but he showed a lot of respect to Mitakeumi today by not attacking the facial injury, and immediately helping his fallen opponent up after securing the victory.
Matters at the top of the standings are sorted, but there's still plenty to watch out for on day 15, including the exciting conclusion of the Juryo tournament, which I will cover in detail. There are six rikishi right now with a record of 10-4, and here are the matchups.
KEY JURYO MATCHUPS
J5 Kaisei (10-4) vs J7 Kotonowaka (10-4)
J5 Kiribayama (10-4) vs J3 Chiyoshoma (8-6)
J3 Ikioi (10-4) vs J12 Akua (8-6)
J2 Tochiozan (10-4) vs J10 Kizakiumi (9-5)
J1 Azumaryu (10-4) vs J9 Mitoryu (9-5)
Those at 9-5 cannot win the tournament due to Kaisei and Kotonowaka facing off with each other. One of those rikishi will be 11-4, and the best the second group can do is 10-5. However, if all the other 10-4 rikishi somehow lose, the winner of Kaisei vs Kotonowaka will take the Juryo yusho.
Hakkeyoi!!!
Last edited by Magus978; 11-23-2019 at 10:36 AM.
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