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Magus978 · 07-19-2019, 12:35 PM

Running commentary for Day 13...GO!

- Starting off with a pair of make-koshi confirmed wrestlers in 4-8 Tochiozan and 4-8 Nishikigi. At this point it's about minimizing the rank loss, and going 7-8 would probably make sure they lose only one spot. Nishikigi turns Tochiozan around and drags him down to the floor. Bit of a sloppy Kotenage, but a winning one.

- Sadanoumi (7-5) takes his second shot at kachi-koshi, facing 4-8 Takagenji, who is desperate to end his 7 match losing streak. Takagenji hangs on for a little bit, but Sadanoumi is able to turn the tide and get him out with a Yorikiri. Sadanoumi is 8-5 and has his kachi-koshi.

- Kotoeko (8-4) has won 6 straight. He faces Enho (7-5), who doesn't seem to be showing any ill effects from a hard fall yesterday. Enho stays in the middle of the ring early on and tries to get inside, but once he does, Kotoeko has the answer. He tosses little Enho down and gets the win. Kotoeko's 9-4 and on a nice run.

- Yago (3-9) is probably doomed to go down to Juryo. He's hoping to drag Daishoho (5-7) to a make-koshi with him. However, from the beginning Yago's spirit is lacking. Daishoho still has a chance to get kachi-koshi if he wins out, and is much more spirited. He wins with the lift-out. Daishoho moves within one win of .500.

- We have a "Loser Clinches Make-koshi" match next, as a pair of 5-7 fighters square off in Shohozan and Toyonoshima. Shohozan ended a 4 match losing streak yesterday. I think Toyonoshima accidentally kicked his opponent during this bout, but he does win it with a Tottari. Shohozan drops to 5-8 and he'll be ruing that 4 match losing streak as he drops a rank or two.

- Kotoyuki has no rank drop to worry about at 8-4, but Okinoumi can use every win he can get at 6-6. Okinoumi didn't really look like he was in this one, as Kotoyuki got the jump on him early and often. Good slap sumo from Kotoyuki as he moves to 9-4.

- Another great ritual from Terutsuyoshi. He's becoming a fan favorite this tournament, gotta love his enthusiasm. He faces 6-6 Onosho, desperate for a win today. Onosho almost has Terutsuyoshi out in the early going, but the Maegashira 16 fights back with a big rush, and takes Onosho out! Terutsuyoshi, the exciting youngster, is now 11-2, and will find himself right in the battle for the championship if Kakuryu loses!

- Pair of 6-6 contestants up next as Chiyotairyu and Kagayaki meet in the ring. Chiyotairyu must end this 3 match losing streak of his...and with some good slaps, he's done exactly that. Kagayaki had no answers for it today.

- Meisei (2-10) is already doomed to a big rank drop. Chiyomaru (5-7) probably isn't in any danger of falling out of Makuuchi, considering how all the top Juryo have done this tournament...but he needs to win out to assure he doesn't drop any further down the rankings. Meisei gets aggressive early, looking to salvage some pride. He has Chiyomaru on the backfoot the entire time, eventually taking him to the ground! Chiyomaru's got a make-koshi and a drop in rank is assured.

- Shimanoumi and Endo face off in a battle of 7-5 wrestlers. The winner clinches a winning record and probably a raise in rank in Shimanoumi's case. Not sure if 8 wins would get Endo to Maegashira 1. Endo comes out with a big rush and forces Shimanoumi out of the ring! Endo has his kachi-koshi. We'll wait until tomorrow to see if Shimanoumi gets his.

- The immovable object that is Ichinojo (8-4) steps in to fight Hokutofuji (7-5). Good bout in prospect here, as Hokutofuji wants his 8th win bad. Ichinojo being made to move around a little more than he was yesterday, and eventually Hokutofuji is able to force him out! Hokutofuji gets his 8th win and makes kachi-koshi! Ichinojo falls to 8-5 and may have to rethink this whole "immovable object" gimmick.

- Asanoyama (5-7) is in desperation mode again, needing to win his final matches. Aoiyama has fought back to 6-6 with a 3 match win streak, and looking to make it 4 and move closer to that magical 8th win. It seems like the more the referee yells, the more exciting the bout is. Good sumo from both men, but it's Aoiyama who wins here after a Hatakikomi. Asanoyama will lose rank after making make-koshi.

- Ryuden won't be a Komusubi for much longer. Shodai, at 6-6, could still get a winning record. Ryuden at least salvages some pride with a win today via Oshidashi. Shodai slips closer to make-koshi and will need a pair of wins to get it done.

- Battle of red mawashis are next as 5-7 Abi takes on 7-5 Daieisho. I presume Abi must win out to maintain Komusubi status. Abi gets off to a big slap attack at the start, his one trick. This time, the trick works as Daieisho stays on the backfoot and Abi easily takes him out with the slaps.

- Takarafuji has won 3 in a row to get back to 5-7. He's got a tough task ahead of him in an angry Tamawashi, who will fall significantly as it is. Good bout here, lot of action, several near-misses for the referee, and in the end it's Tamawashi ending it with the Kotenage. Tamawashi goes to 3-10, but drags Takarafuji into make-koshi territory with him.

- Mitakeumi (7-5) faces Kotoshogiku (6-6). Not really a lot to be said here as both fighters' form has been pretty meh all tournament. Mitakeumi, knowing that kachi-koshi will help him make a fresh challenge for Ozeki, rushes early and easily takes Kotoshogiku out. Mitakeumi's got his 8th win and the hope that everyone had for him rises again.

- Myogiryu got his kachi-koshi on day 10, but has lost 2 in a row since. Today it's not looking any better as he faces 11-1 Hakuho. Good spirit from Myogiryu, but as shown all tournament long, spirit alone will not win you a bout against a Yokozuna. Hakuho wins via Kotenage.

- Main Event Time! Kakuryu is unbeaten, and hopes to remain that way against 9-3 Tomokaze. Kakuryu gets a good charge...BUT HE LOSES HIS FOOTING! Too quick with the charge, and Tomokaze takes advantage! Cue the purple pillows! Tomokaze goes to 10-3 AND adds a Kinboshi award!

- My oh my, what a day! This opens things up a little bit! The Yokozuna are now tied at 12-1, and Terutsuyoshi is just 1 behind! Tomokaze moves into 4th by himself at 10-3, while Kotoyuki and Kotoeko sit tied for 5th at 9-4. Whole host of rikishi on 8 wins, including the withdrawn Takayasu.

With two days to go, this basho can go one of three ways. Join us tomorrow for Day 14. Hakkeyoi!

Post-Script: A quick note about retiring Juryo Aminishiki...he had been competing at the age of 40, and was the last man standing to have fought and beaten the great Takanohana. With 907 wins, he is 8th all time. He owns 4 wins over Hakhuo. Just thought I'd throw that in there.

07-19-2019, 12:35 PM	#98
Magus978 All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Behind you. BOO! Posts: 1,856	Running commentary for Day 13...GO! - Starting off with a pair of make-koshi confirmed wrestlers in 4-8 Tochiozan and 4-8 Nishikigi. At this point it's about minimizing the rank loss, and going 7-8 would probably make sure they lose only one spot. Nishikigi turns Tochiozan around and drags him down to the floor. Bit of a sloppy Kotenage, but a winning one. - Sadanoumi (7-5) takes his second shot at kachi-koshi, facing 4-8 Takagenji, who is desperate to end his 7 match losing streak. Takagenji hangs on for a little bit, but Sadanoumi is able to turn the tide and get him out with a Yorikiri. Sadanoumi is 8-5 and has his kachi-koshi. - Kotoeko (8-4) has won 6 straight. He faces Enho (7-5), who doesn't seem to be showing any ill effects from a hard fall yesterday. Enho stays in the middle of the ring early on and tries to get inside, but once he does, Kotoeko has the answer. He tosses little Enho down and gets the win. Kotoeko's 9-4 and on a nice run. - Yago (3-9) is probably doomed to go down to Juryo. He's hoping to drag Daishoho (5-7) to a make-koshi with him. However, from the beginning Yago's spirit is lacking. Daishoho still has a chance to get kachi-koshi if he wins out, and is much more spirited. He wins with the lift-out. Daishoho moves within one win of .500. - We have a "Loser Clinches Make-koshi" match next, as a pair of 5-7 fighters square off in Shohozan and Toyonoshima. Shohozan ended a 4 match losing streak yesterday. I think Toyonoshima accidentally kicked his opponent during this bout, but he does win it with a Tottari. Shohozan drops to 5-8 and he'll be ruing that 4 match losing streak as he drops a rank or two. - Kotoyuki has no rank drop to worry about at 8-4, but Okinoumi can use every win he can get at 6-6. Okinoumi didn't really look like he was in this one, as Kotoyuki got the jump on him early and often. Good slap sumo from Kotoyuki as he moves to 9-4. - Another great ritual from Terutsuyoshi. He's becoming a fan favorite this tournament, gotta love his enthusiasm. He faces 6-6 Onosho, desperate for a win today. Onosho almost has Terutsuyoshi out in the early going, but the Maegashira 16 fights back with a big rush, and takes Onosho out! Terutsuyoshi, the exciting youngster, is now 11-2, and will find himself right in the battle for the championship if Kakuryu loses! - Pair of 6-6 contestants up next as Chiyotairyu and Kagayaki meet in the ring. Chiyotairyu must end this 3 match losing streak of his...and with some good slaps, he's done exactly that. Kagayaki had no answers for it today. - Meisei (2-10) is already doomed to a big rank drop. Chiyomaru (5-7) probably isn't in any danger of falling out of Makuuchi, considering how all the top Juryo have done this tournament...but he needs to win out to assure he doesn't drop any further down the rankings. Meisei gets aggressive early, looking to salvage some pride. He has Chiyomaru on the backfoot the entire time, eventually taking him to the ground! Chiyomaru's got a make-koshi and a drop in rank is assured. - Shimanoumi and Endo face off in a battle of 7-5 wrestlers. The winner clinches a winning record and probably a raise in rank in Shimanoumi's case. Not sure if 8 wins would get Endo to Maegashira 1. Endo comes out with a big rush and forces Shimanoumi out of the ring! Endo has his kachi-koshi. We'll wait until tomorrow to see if Shimanoumi gets his. - The immovable object that is Ichinojo (8-4) steps in to fight Hokutofuji (7-5). Good bout in prospect here, as Hokutofuji wants his 8th win bad. Ichinojo being made to move around a little more than he was yesterday, and eventually Hokutofuji is able to force him out! Hokutofuji gets his 8th win and makes kachi-koshi! Ichinojo falls to 8-5 and may have to rethink this whole "immovable object" gimmick. - Asanoyama (5-7) is in desperation mode again, needing to win his final matches. Aoiyama has fought back to 6-6 with a 3 match win streak, and looking to make it 4 and move closer to that magical 8th win. It seems like the more the referee yells, the more exciting the bout is. Good sumo from both men, but it's Aoiyama who wins here after a Hatakikomi. Asanoyama will lose rank after making make-koshi. - Ryuden won't be a Komusubi for much longer. Shodai, at 6-6, could still get a winning record. Ryuden at least salvages some pride with a win today via Oshidashi. Shodai slips closer to make-koshi and will need a pair of wins to get it done. - Battle of red mawashis are next as 5-7 Abi takes on 7-5 Daieisho. I presume Abi must win out to maintain Komusubi status. Abi gets off to a big slap attack at the start, his one trick. This time, the trick works as Daieisho stays on the backfoot and Abi easily takes him out with the slaps. - Takarafuji has won 3 in a row to get back to 5-7. He's got a tough task ahead of him in an angry Tamawashi, who will fall significantly as it is. Good bout here, lot of action, several near-misses for the referee, and in the end it's Tamawashi ending it with the Kotenage. Tamawashi goes to 3-10, but drags Takarafuji into make-koshi territory with him. - Mitakeumi (7-5) faces Kotoshogiku (6-6). Not really a lot to be said here as both fighters' form has been pretty meh all tournament. Mitakeumi, knowing that kachi-koshi will help him make a fresh challenge for Ozeki, rushes early and easily takes Kotoshogiku out. Mitakeumi's got his 8th win and the hope that everyone had for him rises again. - Myogiryu got his kachi-koshi on day 10, but has lost 2 in a row since. Today it's not looking any better as he faces 11-1 Hakuho. Good spirit from Myogiryu, but as shown all tournament long, spirit alone will not win you a bout against a Yokozuna. Hakuho wins via Kotenage. - Main Event Time! Kakuryu is unbeaten, and hopes to remain that way against 9-3 Tomokaze. Kakuryu gets a good charge...BUT HE LOSES HIS FOOTING! Too quick with the charge, and Tomokaze takes advantage! Cue the purple pillows! Tomokaze goes to 10-3 AND adds a Kinboshi award! - My oh my, what a day! This opens things up a little bit! The Yokozuna are now tied at 12-1, and Terutsuyoshi is just 1 behind! Tomokaze moves into 4th by himself at 10-3, while Kotoyuki and Kotoeko sit tied for 5th at 9-4. Whole host of rikishi on 8 wins, including the withdrawn Takayasu. With two days to go, this basho can go one of three ways. Join us tomorrow for Day 14. Hakkeyoi! Post-Script: A quick note about retiring Juryo Aminishiki...he had been competing at the age of 40, and was the last man standing to have fought and beaten the great Takanohana. With 907 wins, he is 8th all time. He owns 4 wins over Hakhuo. Just thought I'd throw that in there. __________________ OOTP Streamer Affiliate who is also your FINAL BOSS. http://twitch.tv/GanbaMagus Last edited by Magus978; 07-19-2019 at 12:50 PM.