September 2021 Basho--DAY 3--SEPTEMBER 14
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September 2021 (Aki) Basho
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DAY 3--September 14, 2021
All NHK Video Highlights from one link
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 3 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. 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 Takanosho (M1w) (Terunofuji is on the right
2. Takayasu (K1e) v Kiribayama (M2w) (Takayasu is on the left)
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Notable:
Day 3 saw Terunofuji (Y1w) continue to dominate. He won his third consecutive match, and 17th in his last 18. These are still early days, but he is looking ominous. On the Ozeki front, Takakeisho (O1w) lost his third consecutive match, which may indicate that he is not yet recovered from the neck injury he suffered at the hands of today's opponent, Ichinojo (K1w). If that is true, Takakeisho must make the decision either to retire from the Basho to recuperate, accepting a demotion from Ozeki, or keep fighting, risking further injury, Even in a best case scenario health wise, the Ozeki is looking at a very difficult task, needing to win 8 of 12 to protect his rank.
Takayasu (K1e) lost to Kiribayama (M2w) in another of the epic matches they are becoming known for. This was their third consecutive match that has lasted over 3 minutes.
And Kotoeko (M11w) broke his 14 match losing streak with a win over Kagayaki (M13e).
High flying Maegashira (Rank and Filers), who were 8-2 v san'yaku (Top Rankers), were grounded today, losing 4 of their 5 bouts against their betters. However they are still 9-6 against san'yaku for the first three days of the Tournament. After the first 3 Days of the July Basho, they were 5-11.
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Quotable:
(sources: Chris Sumo Youtube and Sumo Forum)
1. I figured he'd be as shattered as me, and that's how I hung on for the winning move. (CSY)
Kiribayama (M2w) on his win over Takayasu (K1e). Amazingly, this was the third consecutive match in which the two fought for over 3 minutes.
2. I'm relieved to get the first win, and I still want eight. (CSY)
Ichinojo (K1w) on his 1st Basho win, over Takakeisho (O1w), who is now winless in three tries. It was Ichinojo who injured Takakeisho's neck in the July Basho.
3. I was focused on keeping him from my belt. But it seems I'm getting beaten for power. (CSY))
Takakeisho's take on the match, which may indicate that he is not yet recovered from that injury. If that is true, he must make the decision either to retire from the Basho to recuperate, accepting a demotion from Ozeki, or keep fighting, risk further injury, and even if he does, looking at a very big uphill climb to the 8 wins that would preserve his Ozeki rank.
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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 3 Condensed results
12.1s M16w Tokushoryu (1-2) oshidashi J2e Daiamami (0-3)
03.9s M16e Chiyomaru (3-0) sukuinage M15e Ichiyamamoto (1-2)
07.5s M17e Chiyonokuni (3-0) tsukiotoshi M14w Yutakayama (1-2)
07.0s M15w Chiyonoo (2-1) yorikiri M14e Kaisei (1-2)
02.6s M13w Tsurugisho (1-2) yorikiri M12w Tochinoshin (1-2)
04.4s M11w Kotoeko (1-2) oshidashi M13e Kagayaki (2-1)
01.5s M11e Endo (2-1) oshidashi M10e Chiyotairyu (1-2)
01.2s M10w Myogiryu (3-0) oshidashi M9w Hidenoumi (1-2)
07.2s M8e Okinoumi (2-1) oshidashi M9e Aoiyama (0-3)
10.6s M8w Tobizaru (3-0) uwatenage M7w Terutsuyoshi (1-2)
03.2s M6w Onosho (3-0) oshitaoshi M6e Ura (0-3)
06.4s M5w Takarafuji (2-1) tsukiotoshi M7e Shimanoumi (1-2)
03.2s M4w Daieisho (2-1) oshidashi M4e Tamawashi (2-1)
05.9s M3w Kotonowaka (2-1) uwatedashinage M5e Chiyoshoma (0-3)
196.7sM2w Kiribayama (3-0) hikiotoshi K1e Takayasu (0-3)
02.7s S1w Meisei (1-2) tsukiotoshi M3e Wakatakakage (2-1)
08.4s S1e Mitakeumi (2-1) yoritaoshi M1e Hoshoryu (1-2)
11.2s K1w Ichinojo (1-2) uwatenage O1w Takakeisho (0-3)
06.4s O1e Shodai (2-1) yorikiri M2e Hokutofuji (2-1)
11.7s Y1w Terunofuji (3-0) yorikiri M1w Takanosho (1-2)
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and Nikkansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
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Finishing Moves (20 matches--60 total) Note: finishing move links below link to short NHK videos demonstrating the technique.
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)..............6(18)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............4(11)
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).................3(5)
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)................2(2)
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)...............1(4)
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............1(3)