September 2021 Basho--DAY 2--SEPTEMBER 13
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September 2021 (Aki) Basho
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DAY 2--September 13, 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.
Day 2 Video highlights (replays of all 20 matches--NHK) (27:00)
Chris Sumo Youtube.
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
JSA Youtube has offered 2 full matches on its Youtube channel and one on its web site.. Hopefully they will do this every day. It is a live feed, no commentary, but it gives another perspective on these matches.
3. Kiribayama (M2w) v Takakeisho (O1w) (Kiribayama is on the left)
Tachiai.org coverage of the Jonokuchi (Division 6--non salaried, lowest division) Basho. Note: The Japan Sumo Association links to all Jonokuchi Rikishi in its daily accounting of the Basho. (Under Banzuke, arrow to Jonokuchi)
Jonokuchi Match Day 1 (consisting of Day 1 and Day 2 matches) Today's report features video of one match. Both Rikishi are discussed in the report.
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Notable:
Terunofuji (Y1w) won his 2nd in a row, beating young up and comer Hoshoryu (M1e). Shodai (O1e) earned his first victory in a very long match with Takayasu (K1e), who has started this Basho with 2 losses. Takakeisho (O1w), the other Ozeki, suffered his 2nd straight defeat at the hands of Kiribayama (M2w). Takakeisho needs to win 8 matches to avoid loss of Ozeki rank.
Terutsuyoshi (M7w) defeated Ura (M6e) in a brutal match in which the winner got in at least six vicious slaps to the face and a kick to Ura's heavily strapped knee in their 26 second bout. And Wakatakakage (M3e) won an epic 1 minute 40 second battle with Ichinojo (K1w), recently promoted to san'yaku (Top Rank) after his successful July Basho. Wakatakage was demoted from san'yaku after his poor showing in July. Often times a Rikishi, upon promotion to san'yaku, finds the quality of the competition very much higher than he did as a Maegashira (Rank and Filer). The result can be a "yo-yo" effect between the two levels. To advance to san'yaku level and stay there is one of the marks of excellence in this sport.
Again on Day 2, Maegashira dominated their san'yaku opponents, winning 4 of 5 matches. They are now 8-2 against their betters.
And spare a thought for Kotoeko (M11w), a veteran but still young Rikishi who is enduring a terrible slump at the moment. Today he lost his 14th consecutive match. At 29, he has been a Rikishi since 2007 and has competed in 86 Basho, fighting 846 bouts without missing a match. He is a grinder who did not reach Juryo (2nd Division--salaried) until 2014. He was then dispatched back to non-salaried rank until finally achieving salaried rank again in 2016. Not until the beginning of 2019 did he establish himself in Makuuchi (Top Division). Since then he has fought 15 Top Division Basho, being dropped to Juryo only once. He was immediately promoted back to Makuuchi. Before the slump he had achieved 4 Kachi-koshi (winning records) in the last 6 Basho with a record of 47-43. He reached his highest rank in July 2021 at M4e and began that Basho with 2 wins in his 1st 3 bouts. But then the roof fell in and he hasn't won since. 6 of the losses in July were to san'yaku (Top Rankers) and he was demoted to M11w. If the streak continues for a long time, he may be headed back to Juryo. His next two bouts are against Rikishi he has a combined career record of 8-17 against. So it isn't going to get easier. But if his history is any indication, he will continue to fight. This is one fan who hopes he can break out of the slump very soon.
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Quotable:
(sources: Chris Sumo Youtube and Kyodo News)
1. I'm just not starting the bouts well. (CSY)
Ura (M6e) on his loss to Terutsuyoshi (M7w).
2. He's a heavy one, but it was good I prepared to grin and bear his heavy load, and attack. (CSY)
Wakatakakage (M3e), demoted from Komusubi after the July Basho) on his 2nd consecutive win over a Komusubi, 206 kilogram (454 pound) Ichinojo (K1w).
3. I could constantly keep him in front of me and attack on my terms. (CSY)
Shodai (O1e) on his victory over winless Takayasu (K1e).
4. I wanted to put on good Sumo, but I just couldn't. (CSY)
Takakeisho (O1w) on his listless loss to Kiribayama (M2w). Takeikesho may still be suffering from the after effects of his July neck injury.
5. I was able to move straight forward and push him out. My opening charge wasn't particularly strong, but I went with the flow...I practiced diligently prior to the tournament. I have my sights set on the sanyaku (Top Rank). (Kyodo News)
Kiribayama's impressions of the match.
6. I feel I'm fighting calmly. Being Yokozuna feels no different to yesterday. (CSY)
Terunofuji (Y1w--73rd Yokozuna) on his easy victory over Hoshoryu (M1e--nephew of the 68th Yokozuna, Asashoryu)
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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)
Condensed results (20 matches)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Day 2 Condensed results
11.5s M16e Chiyomaru (2-0) hatakikomi J1w Akua (1-1)
02.1s M17e Chiyonokuni (2-0) hatakikomi M15e Ichiyamamoto (1-1)
04.4s M15w Chiyonoo (1-1) tsukiotoshi M16w Tokushoryu (0-2)
11.9s M13e Kagayaki (2-0) oshidashi M14w Yutakayama (1-1)
04.6s M14e Kaisei (1-1) yorikiri M13w Tsurugisho (0-2)
02.7s M11e Endo (1-1) yorikiri M12w Tochinoshin (1-1)
02.4s M10w Myogiryu (2-0) oshidashi M11w Kotoeko (0-2)
06.1s M9w Hidenoumi (1-1) uwatedashinage M9e Aoiyama (0-2)
10.6s M8w Tobizaru (2-0) shitatenage M10e Chiyotairyu (1-1)
02.1s M7e Shimanoumi (1-1) hikiotoshi M8e Okinoumi (1-1)
25.9s M7w Terutsuyoshi (1-1) hatakikomi M6e Ura (0-2)
12.5s M6w Onosho (2-0) oshidashi M5w Takarafuji (1-1)
02.1s M4e Tamawashi (2-0) hatakikomi M5e Chiyoshoma (0-2)
06.6s M3w Kotonowaka (1-1) tsukidashi M4w Daieisho (1-1)
100.4sM3e Wakatakakage (2-0) shitatenage K1w Ichinojo (0-2)
02.6s M2e Hokutofuji (2-0) tsukiotoshi S1e Mitakeumi (1-1)
05.6s M1w Takanosho (1-1) oshitaoshi S1w Meisei (0-2)
54.2s O1e Shodai (1-1) oshidashi K1e Takayasu (0-2)
04.2s M2w Kiribayama (2-0) oshidashi O1w Takakeisho (0-2)
10.3s Y1w Terunofuji (2-0) yoritaoshi M1e Hoshoryu (1-1)
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and Nikkansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
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Finishing Moves (20 matches--40 total) Note: finishing move links below link to short NHK videos demonstrating the technique.
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)..............5(12)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)....................4(6)
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage).............2(2)
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).................2(2)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............2(7)
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)...............1(3)
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............1(2)
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)...........1(2)
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)...1(2)
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)............1(2)
Out 9(23), Down 11(17)
Frontal 10(25), Pulling 1(2)
Push 6(14), Slap 4(6), Throw 3(4), Thrust 3(4), Force 2(7), Crush 1(2), Pull 1(3)
Under 1(2), Over 1(2)
Arm 3(4), Hand 1(3)
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Match Time
Day 2 (20 matches)
Total Time: 4 minutes, 42.8 seconds (282.8)
Longest Match: 100.4 s (Wakatakakage v Ichinojo)
Shortest Match: 2.1 s (Chiyonokuni v Ichiyamamoto; Shimanoumi v Okinoumi; Tamawashi v Chiyoshoma )
Average (20 matches): 14.1 s
Total Match Time (40 matches): 7 minutes 51.2 seconds (471.2)
Longest Match: 100.4 s (Wakatakakage v Ichinojo) (Day 2)
Shortest Match: 2.1 s (Chiyonokuni v Ichiyamamoto; Shimanoumi v Okinoumi; Tamawashi v Chiyoshoma ) (Day 2)
Average (40 matches): 11.8 s
Time/Matches Day 2(cumulative)
0-4.9 seconds: 9(17)
5-9.9 seconds: 3(8)
10-19.9 seconds: 5(9)
20-29.9 seconds: 1(4)
50-59.9 seconds: 1(1)
100-109.9 seconds 1(1)
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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
2-0: Terunofuji (Y1w); Mitakeumi (S1e)
1-1: Shodai (O1e)
0-2: Takakeisho (O1w); Meisei (S1w); Takayasu (K1e); Ichinojo (K1w)
0-0-15: Hakuko (Y1e); Asanoyama (S2e)
Day 2 Total:5--9-30 (.357)
Day 1 Total:2--5-30 (.286)
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Maegashira v san'yaku
Day 2(Cumulative)
Hokutofuji (M2e) 1-0(2-0)
Kiribayama (M2w) 1-0(2-0)
Wakatakakage (M3e) 1-0(2-0)
Hoshoryu (M1e) 0-1(1-1)
Takanosho (M1w) 1-0(1-1)
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)
Total 0-2 (.000)
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Results
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 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)
Day 2 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest.
Day 2 Heya Watch (wins by Stable) Cumulative daily; all Divisions added together (source: sumoforum.net Aki Heya Watch thread)
Day 2 Kensho (Cumulative bonus envelopes by Rikishi) (source: sumoforum.net Aki Kensho thread) Terunoifuji (Y1w) (2-0) leads with 51 envelopes. Kiribayama (M2w) (2-0) is second with 19.
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 2 Photo Feature: There are photos today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes.
Sumo Forum Day 2. Great pictures of all Maakuchi matches along with captions that identify the matches. Also selected photos from matches in the other divisions.
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