September 2021 Basho--DAY 11--SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

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September 2021 (Aki) Basho

Introduction and Previews (including 2 Fred Pinkerton height x weight scatter plots)--links to all player information (ranking, prefecture or country of origin, date of birth, stable height, weight)

Day 1; Day 2; Day 3; Day 4; Day 5 

Day 6; Day 7; Day 8; Day 9; Day 10 

Day 11; Day 12; Day 13; Day 14; Day 15

Summary; Cumulative Statistics; Selected Comparisons with July 2021 Basho and Index to all Videos and Photos (Scroll to the bottom of the page)

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DAY 11--September 22, 2021

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. They are usually available for on demand viewing about 1 day after the matches. Note that "highlights" means complete full match video of all daily Makuuchi matches.

NHK match highlights (condensed, all matches in their entirety, the highlights are 27 minutes long).

All NHK Video Highlights from one link (latest day should be uploaded by about 12:30 am Central Daylight Time the next day (i.e. Day 11 video should by available by 12:30 am Day 12. It might be available before that, so check. 

Chris Sumo Youtube

There was no Chris Sumo video today

Japanese Sumo Association Youtube

JSA Youtube has offered 2 full matches on its Youtube channel. Hopefully they will do this every day. It is a live feed, no commentary, but it gives another perspective on these matches.

1. Terunofuji (Y1w) v Takayasu (K1e) (Terunofuji is on the right)

2. Takakeisho (O1w) v Onosho (M6w)  (Takakeisho is on the right)

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Notable:

Terunofuji (Y1w) won a very difficult 1 and 1/2 minute bout against Takayasu (K1e) and showed his frustration by pushing the Komusubi out of the Dohyo (ring) after the match was already decided. Takaysu fell hard and had difficulty getting up but eventually did in order to return to the dohyo and bow. He was offered a wheel chair to go back to the dressing room but refused it. Hopefully it is not a serious injury. It was certainly an unnecessary one. 

Today was a long day in terms of match times, with Ichinojo (K1w) defeating Takarafuji (M5w) after a marathon 3 minute and 23.4 second battle. It was the third time Ichinojo has been involved in the longest match of the day and the 4th time for Takarafuji. This was by far the longest bout of the Basho so far, surpassing the Day 3 battle between Kiribayama (M2w) and Takaysu by almost 8 seconds. Along with the 3 minute bout and Terunofuji's match, there were also two matches of over 30 seconds. The day's matches took 7 minutes 20 seconds, the longest of any day in the Tournament. 

Terunofuji, at 10-1 remained one match ahead of Myogiryu (M10w) and two matches ahead of 5 Rikishi. Four Rikishi earned their Kachi-koshi (winning record and promotion) today: Mitakeumi (S1e), Okinoumi (M8e), Endo (M11e), and Chiyonokuni (M17e). All of them are now 8-3. Chiyonokuni can celebrate another Makuuchi Basho, as he was the only one of the five who had to earn a Kachi-koshi in order to stay in the Top Division.

On the other side of the coin, four Rikishi received Make-koshi (losing record and demotion): Hoshoryu (M1e) (3-6-2--he can finish with a winning record but cannot earn a Kachi-koshi unless he has 8 wins), Terutsuyoshi (M7w), Ichiyamamoto (M15e), and Tokushoryu (M16w). Their records are now 3-8. For the latter two, it most likely means demotion to Juryo (2nd Division).

It was another tough day at the office for Maegashira (rank and filers) against san'yaku (Top Rankers). They lost all 4 of their bouts against their betters, reducing their overall record to 19-35 (.352). They are now 0-9 v san'yaku the last two days. The overall Top Rank record improved to 46-31-30 (.597).

Unfortunately, Kotonowaka (M3w) dropped out of the Basho due to a knee injury. He finishes 3-7-5, with a Make-koshi. His absence brought in a Juryo substitute for the first time since Day 7. Wakamotoharu (J3e), who now has half of all the Juryo wins (2-0) defeated Chiyomaru (M16e).

Quotable: 

Kyoto News:

1. I wanted to get the winning record a little earlier. I kind of regret losing a couple of bouts. I don't think the Yokozuna will lose but I want to stay with him. I'll come up with a solid game plan for when I face him.

Mitakeumi (S1e) on his victory over Daieisho (M4w), improving his record to 8-3 and earning his Kachi-koshi (winning record. He will keep his S1e san'yaku (Top Rank) ranking. He remains two matches behind Tarunofuji (Y1w).

2. I've been able to stay focused each day. I'll just concentrate on my next bout tomorrow.

Endo (M11e) on his victory over Kaisei (M14e). The victory improved his record to 8-3.

Sumo Forum Quote Compilation (various sources)

Note: "Gambarize" means "do my best.

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Condensed results (19 matches)

Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move;  Rank; Loser; Basho Record

Day 11 Condensed results

Partial or complete absences from this Basho

Wins-Losses-Absences

Y1e---Hakuho     (0-0-15)

S2e---Asanoyama  (0-0-15) 

M12e--Ishiura    (0-0-15)

M2e---Hokutofuji (2-3-10) (including 1 forfeit loss)

M1e---Hoshoryu   (3-6--2) (including 1 forfeit loss)

M3w---Kotonowaka (3-7--5) (including 1 forfeit loss)

02.6s J3e  Wakamotoharu (5-6) yorikiri    M16e Chiyomaru (6-5)

09.3s M12w Tochinoshin (5-6)  yorikiri    M16w Tokushoryu (3-8)

03.9s M11e Endo (8-3)         yorikiri    M14e Kaisei (4-7)

01.8s M10w Myogiryu (9-2)     yorikiri    M15e Ichiyamamoto (3-8)

01.4s M10e Chiyotairyu (7-4)  hikiotoshi  M13w Tsurugisho (4-7)

02.3s M9w  Hidenoumi (5-6)    tsukiotoshi M13e Kagayaki (5-6)

03.8s M9e  Aoiyama (6-5)      oshidashi   M15w Chiyonoo (4-7)

10.1s M17e Chiyonokuni (8-3)  okuritaoshi M8w  Tobizaru (4-7)

35.9s M8e  Okinoumi (8-3)     yorikiri    M14w Yutakayama (6-5)

07.0s M11w Kotoeko (5-6)      yorikiri    M7e  Shimanoumi (4-7)

05.9s M5e  Chiyoshoma (3-8)   hatakikomi  M7w  Terutsuyoshi (3-8)

10.1s M4e  Tamawashi (4-7)    oshidashi   M6e  Ura (4-7)

34.5s M3e  Wakatakakage (5-6) yorikiri    M2w  Kiribayama (7-4)

03.0s M1w  Takanosho (6-5)    oshidashi   M1e  Hoshoryu (3-6-2)

203.4sK1w  Ichinojo (5-6)     yorikiri    M5w  Takarafuji (6-5)

04.5s S1e  Mitakeumi (8-3)    oshidashi   M4w  Daieisho (6-5)

01.5s O1w  Takakeisho (7-4)   hikiotoshi  M6w  Onosho (8-3)

12.3s O1e  Shodai (8-3)       uwatenage   S1w  Meisei (4-7)

86.7s Y1w  Terunofuji (10-1)  yorikiri    K1e  Takayasu (4-7) 

Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and Nikkansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)

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Finishing Moves (19 matches--210 total) Note: finishing move links below link to short NHK videos demonstrating the technique.  

Source: Sumo Ref. Bout Query..............D11;All

Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............9(50)

Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)..............4(59)

Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)...............2(16)

Slap Down (Hatakikomi)....................1(21)

Rear Push Down (Okuritaoshi) .............1(1)

Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).................1(14)

Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)................1(8)

Totals for Basho

Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............9

Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)................6

Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)...........6

Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)...5

Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)............5

Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage).............3

Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake)..........1

One Armed Shoulder Throw (Ipponzeoi)......1

Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi).........1

Rear Lift Out (Okuritsuridashi)...........1

Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitadedashinage)1

Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)............1

Backward Lean Out (Ushiromotare)..........1

Fusen (forfeit)...........................4

Out 13(130), Down 6(80), Fusen 0(4)  

Frontal 13(129), Rear 1(6), Backward 0(1), Barring 0(1), Beltless 0(1), Grabbing 0(1), Pulling 0(6), Shoulder 0(1)   

Force 9(52), Push 5(75),Pull 2(16), Slap 1(21), Throw 1(19), Thrust 1(20), Crush 0(5), Lean 0(1), Lift 0(1),  

Under 0(6), Over 1(14)  

Arm 2(19), Hand 2(15)

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Match Time

Day 11 (19 matches)

Total Time: 7 minutes, 20.0 seconds (440.0)         

Longest Match: 203.4 s (Ichinojo [3] v Takarafuji[4])

Shortest Match: 1.4 s (Chiyotairyu[4] v Tsurugisho)

Average (19 matches): 23.2 s

Total Match Time (210 matches): 44 minutes 31.8 seconds (2671.8)

Longest Match: 203.4 s (Ichinojo v Takarafuji) (Day 11)

Shortest Match: 1.0 s (Kiribayama v Hoshoryu (Day 10)

Average (210 matches): 12.7 s

Time/Matches Day 11(cumulative)

0-4.9 seconds:     9(88)  

5-9.9 seconds:     3(59)    

10-19.9 seconds:   3(35)

20-29.9 seconds:   0(13)

30-39.9 seconds:   2(5)

40-49.9 seconds:   0(1)

50-59.9 seconds:   0(1)

60-69.9 seconds:   0(1)

70-79.9 seconds:   0(1)

80-89.9 seconds:   1(1)

90-99.9 seconds:   0(1)

100-109.9 seconds: 0(1)

150-159.9 seconds: 0(1)

190-199.9 seconds: 0(1)

200-209.9 seconds: 1(1)

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Kachi-koshi/Make-koshi (8 or more wins--promotion in rank/8 or more losses--demotion)

Key: Basho Day on which the minimum record was achieved; Rikishi; Rank; Current Record

Kachi-koshi

Day 8: Terunofuji (Y1w) 10-1

Day 10: Onosho (M6w) 8-3; Myogiryu (M10w) 9-2

Day 11: Shodai (O1e) 8-3; Mitakeumi (S1e) 8-3; Okinoumi (M8e) 8-3; Endo (M11e) 8-3; Chiyonokuni (M17e) 8-3

Make-Koshi

Day 9: Chiyoshoma (M5e) 3-8

Day 11: Hoshoryu (M1e) 3-6-2; Terutsiyoshi (M7w) 3-8; Ichiyamamoto (M15e) 3-8; Tokushoryu (M16w) 3-8

Day 8: Hokutofuji (M5e) 2-3-10

Day 11: Kotonowaka (M3w) 3-7-5

 

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Top Rank Wins

Maegashira v san'yaku Standings

Rookie--there are no Rookies in this Basho

Juryo Substitute Standings

Top Rank Wins

10-1: Terunofuji (Y1w)  

8-3:  Shodai (O1e); Mitakeumi (S1e)

7-4: Takakeisho (O1w)

5-6: Ichinojo (K1w)

4-7: Meisei (S1w); Takayasu (K1e) (including 1 forfeit win)

0-0-15: Hakuko (Y1e); Asanoyama (S2e)

Day 11 Total:46-31-30 (.597)

Day 10 Total:41-29-30 (.586)

Day  9 Total:35-28-30 (.555) 

Day  8 Total:32-24-30 (.571)

Day  7 Total:29-20-30 (.592) 

Day  6 Total:23-19-30 (.548)

Day  5 Total:20-15-30 (.571)

Day  4 Total:14-14-30 (.500) 

Day  3 Total: 9-12-30 (.429) 

Day  2 Total: 5--9-30 (.357)

Day  1 Total: 2--5-30 (.286)

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Maegashira v san'yaku

Day 11(Cumulative)

*=Kinboshi--Gold Star Win over Yokozuna

Daieisho* defeated Terunofuji on Day 9

Kiribayama (M2w)    0-0(6-1)

Hokutofuji (M2e)    0-0(2-2)

Daieisho* (M4w)     0-1(2-3)

Takanosho (M1w)     0-0(2-4)

Chiyoshoma (M5e)    0-0(1-2)

Hoshoryu (M1e)      0-1(2-5) (incl. 1 forfeit loss)

Wakatakakage (M3e)  0-0(2-5)

Kotonowaka (M3w)    0-0(1-5) (incl. 1 forfeit loss)

Tamawashi (M4e)     0-0(1-5)

Takarafuji (M5w)    0-1(0-1)

Ura (M6e)           0-0(0-1)

Onosho (M6w)        0-1(0-1)

Day 11 Total 0-4 (.000); Cumulative: 19-35 (.352)

Day 10 Total 0-5 (.000); Cumulative: 19-31 (.380)

Day  9 Total 3-2 (.600); Cumulative: 19-26 (.422)

Day  8 Total 3-2 (.600); Cumulative: 16-24 (.400)

Day  7 Total 0-5 (.000); Cumulative: 13-22 (.371)

Day  6 Total 3-2 (.600); Cumulative: 13-17 (.433)

Day  5 Total 0-5 (.000); Cumulative: 10-15 (.400)

Day  4 Total 1-4 (.200); Cumulative: 10-10 (.500)

Day  3 Total 1-4 (.200); Cumulative:  9--6 (.600)

Day  2 Total 4-1 (.800); Cumulative:  8--2 (.800)

Day  1 Total 4-1 (.800)

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Juryo substitutes

Day 1: Chiyonokuni (M17e) (1-0) defeated Mitoryu (J1e) (0-1); (0-1)

Day 2: Chiyomaru (M16e) (2-0) defeated Akua (J1w) (0-1); (1-1)

Day 3: Tokushoryu (M16w) (1-2) defeated Daiamami (J2e) (0-1); (0-3)

Day 4: Kyokutaisei (J2w) (1-0); (1-3) defeated Chiyonoo (M15w) (2-2)

Day 5: Wakamotoharu (J3e) (1-0); (2-3) defeated Ichiyamamoto (M15e) (1-4)

Day 6: Sadanoumi (J3w) (1-0); (5-1) defeated Chiyonokuni (M17e) (5-1)

Day 7: Tokushoryu (M16w) (2-5) defeated Mitoryu (J1e) (0-2); (2-5)

Day 8: There were no Juryo substitutes today

Day 9: There were no Juryo substitutes today

Day 10: There were no Juryo substitutes today

Day 11: Wakamotoharu (J3e) (2-0); (5-6) defeated Chiyomaru (M16e) (6-5)  

Total 4-4(.500)

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Results

Day 11: September 22: (Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page

Makuuchi (Top Division) Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Martrix (Sumo Reference)

Juryo (Second Division) Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Matrix (Sumo Reference)

Sekitori  Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Matrix (Makuuchi and Juryo--all salaried rikishi)

Day 11:  (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)

Day 11 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. 

Day 11 Heya Watch  (wins by Stable) Cumulative daily; all Divisions added together (source: sumoforum.net Aki Heya Watch thread)

Day 11 Kensho (Cumulative bonus envelopes by Rikishi) (source: sumoforum.net Aki Kensho thread). Terunofuji (Y1w) leads with 232 envelopes. Shodai (O1e) is 2nd with 82. Takakeisho (O1w) and Mitakeumi (S1e) are tied for third with 79. Each envelope represents about $632 US, although it actually contains half that amount (See introduction for explanation).

Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)

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Articles:

Tachiai.org Day 12 Preview

Tachiai.org Day 11 Recap  

Tachiai.org Day 11 Preview 

Kyodo News

Terunofuji outwrestles Takayasu to stay 1 win clear on Day 11 

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 11 Photo Feature: There are photos today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes.

Sumo Forum Day 11 Photos

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September 2021 (Aki) Basho

Introduction and Previews (including 2 Fred Pinkerton height x weight scatter plots)--links to all player information (ranking, prefecture or country of origin, date of birth, stable height, weight)

Day 1; Day 2; Day 3; Day 4; Day 5 

Day 6; Day 7; Day 8; Day 9; Day 10 

Day 11; Day 12; Day 13; Day 14; Day 15

Summary; Cumulative Statistics; Selected Comparisons with July 2021 Basho and Index to all Videos and Photos (Scroll to the bottom of the page)

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