September 2021 Basho--DAY 8--SEPTEMBER 19

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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 8--September 19, 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 8 video should by available by 12:30 am Day 9. It might be available before that, so check. 

Chris Sumo Youtube

Day 8: Is there hope?

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 Tamawashi (M4e) 

2. Kotonowaka (M3w) v Shodai (O1e) (M17e)  (Kotonowaka is on the right)

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 4 (consisting of Day 7 and Day 8 matches) Today's report features video of 3 selected Jonokuchi  matches. 

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Notable:

Day 8 marked the end of the first half of the Basho (Tournament). For the first time, Terunofuji (Y1w) was in peril of losing a match. Tamawashi (M4e), attacked his throat and almost drove him out, before Terunofuji used a belt grip to force the Maegashira out. An interesting feature of the match was the contrast between the iron man of modern Sumo, who hasn't missed a match in his 17 year career, and a man whose knees are held together with chewing gum and bailing wire, whose injuries and illnesses drove him down to Jonidan (Division 5--no salary), and who fought his way back, all the way to the top. This was Terunofuji's fifth Yorikiri (frontal force out) win, to go along with one Yoritaoshi (frontal crush out). He is now 8-0 (first to a Kachi-koshi--winning record) and leads Myogiryu  (M10w) by 1 match, and five opponents by 2. 

The two Ozeki split their matches, with Takakeisho (O1w) reaching parity (4-4) by defeating Daieisho (M4w and January 2021 Basho Yusho [Champion]), while Shodai (O1e) was defeated by Kotonowaka (M3w). It was Kotonowaka's first career victory over a san'yaku (Top Rank) opponent. 

Hoshoryu (M1e) returned to action after missing three matches with tonsillitis. He had to fight 2 matches against Ichinojo (K1w) and, in the rematch, forced the big man (206 kg--454 pounds) out.

Maegashira (Rank and Filers) rebounded from their winless day against san'yaku by winning 3 of their 5 matches. They are now 16-24 (.400) against their betters through the first half.

Through the first 8 days, 17 different Kimarite (finishing moves) have been employed. Hakuho (Y1e and out of this Basho due to Covid issues in his stable) employed 7 by himself in the first 8 days of the July 2021 Basho.

Quotable (Source: Chris Sumo Youtube)

1. My finish was a bit weak, but I'm moving well. 

Myogiryu (M10w) on his victory over Chiyonoo (M15w). The win moved Myogiryu to 7-1, in second place, one match behind Terunofuji (Y1e).

2. (He is) the westler's wrestler, who's restrained but superb charge and drive attacks are admired by Sumo peers.

Chris Sumo translation of newspaper account accolades for Myogiryu.

3. Hoshoryu's (M1e) absence note has had more re-writes than a Simpson's episode. First it was two days, then seven, and then we presume, three, for he was back today. Fever (from tonsillitis) gone and voice largely regained

Chris Sumo, on the surprising return of Hoshoryu, whose participation in the Basho was in doubt. Hoshoryu, 132 kg (292 pounds), returned to face Ichinojo (K1w), 206 kg (454 pounds). After a Hoshoryu throw dropped both to the clay simultaneously, a mono-ii (Judges Conference) overturned the original Gyogi (referee) decision, calling for a rematch. Hoshoryu won decisively with a Yorikiri (Frontal Force Out).

4. He knocked me back with his charge, but I resisted four-square,and then output all my strength.

Kotonowaka (M3w) on his upset of Shodai (O1e)

5. I just stupidly went too far forward and couldn't keep him in front of me at that rope.

Shodai, commenting on the loss.

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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)

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

M1e---Hoshoryu   (2-4--2) (including 1 forfeit loss)

Condensed results (19 matches)

Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho 

Record; Finishing Move;  Rank; Loser; Basho Record

Day 8 Condensed results

04.9s M16e Chiyomaru (5-3)    oshitaoshi  M14e Kaisei (3-5)

21.9s M16w Tokushoryu (3-5)   oshidashi   M13e Kagayaki (4-4)

04.4s M13w Tsurugisho (4-4)   tsukiotoshi M14w Yutakayama (4-4)

10.2s M15e Ichiyamamoto (3-5) yorikiri    M12w Tochinoshin (2-6)

05.0s M17e Chiyonokuni (6-2)  oshidashi   M11w Kotoeko (2-6)

19.6s M10w Myogiryu (7-1)     yorikiri    M15w Chiyonoo (3-5)

39.2s M8e  Okinoumi (6-2)     yorikiri    M10e Chiyotairyu (4-4)

05.9s M11e Endo (6-2)         okuridashi  M7e  Shimanoumi (3-5)

04.7s M9e  Aoiyama (4-4)      tsukidashi  M7w  Terutsuyoshi (3-5)

30.6s M6e  Ura (4-4)          oshitaoshi  M8w  Tobizaru (4-4)

06.5s M6w  Onosho (6-2)       okuridashi  M9w  Hidenoumi (3-5)

04.8s M3e  Wakatakakage (4-4) yorikiri    M5w  Takarafuji (4-4)

21.0s M1w  Takanosho (4-4)    oshidashi   M2w  Kiribayama (5-3)

01.3s M5e  Chiyoshoma (1-7)   uwatenage   K1e  Takayasu (3-5)

04.8s M1e  Hoshoryu 2-4-2)    yorikiri    K1w  Ichinojo (3-5)

04.0s S1e  Mitakeumi (6-2)    hikiotoshi  S1w  Meisei (3-5)

04.3s M3w  Kotonowaka (3-5)   uwatenage   O1e  Shodai (5-3)

02.8s O1w  Takakeisho (4-4)   hatakikomi  M4w  Daieisho (5-3)

07.4s Y1w  Terunofuji (8-0)   yorikiri    M4e  Tamawashi (3-5)

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

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Finishing Moves (19 matches--154 total) Note: finishing move links below link to short NHK videos demonstrating the technique.  

Source: Sumo Ref. Bout Query.............D8;All       

Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............6(33)

Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)..............3(43)

Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)................2(4)

Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)............2(8)

Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)................2(5)

Slap Down (Hatakikomi)....................1(17)

Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)...............1(12)

Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)...........1(4)

Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi).................1(12)

Totals for Basho

Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)...5

Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)............4

Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage).............2

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)...........................3

Out 12(91), Down 7(63), Fusen 0(3)  

Frontal 12(92), Backward 0(1) Barring 0(1), Beltless 0(1), Pulling 0(6), Rear 0(3)   

Push 7(55), Force 6(34), Throw 2(14), Thrust 2(16), Pull 1(12), Slap 1(17), Crush 0(4), Lean 0(1), Lift 0(1) 

Under 0(5), Over 2(11)  

Arm 2(15), Hand 1(12)

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Match Time

Day 8 (19 matches)

Total Time: 3 minutes, 20.3 seconds (203.3)         

Longest Match: 39.2 s (Okinoumi v Chiyotairyu)

Shortest Match: 1.3 s (Chiyoshoma [2] v Takayasu)

Average (19 matches): 10.7 s

Total Match Time (154 matches): 30 minutes 43.6 seconds (1863.6)

Longest Match: 196.7 s (Kiribayama v Takayasu) (Day3)

Shortest Match: 1.2 s (Myogiryu v Hidenoumi) (Day 3)

Average (154 matches): 12.1 s

Time/Matches Day 8(cumulative)

0-4.9 seconds:     9(63)  

5-9.9 seconds:     4(44)    

10-19.9 seconds:   2(26)

20-29.9 seconds:   2(13)

30-39.9 seconds:   2(2)

50-59.9 seconds:   0(1)

60-69.9 seconds:   0(1)

70-79.9 seconds:   0(1)

100-109.9 seconds: 0(1)

150-159.9 seconds: 0(1)

190-199.9 seconds: 0(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) 8-0

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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

8-0: Terunofuji (Y1w)  

6-2: Mitakeumi (S1e)

5-3: Shodai (O1e)

4-4: Takakeisho (O1w)

3-5: Meisei (S1w); Takayasu (K1e) (including 1 forfeit win); Ichinojo (K1w) 

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

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 8(Cumulative)

Kiribayama (M2w)    0-0(5-1)

Hokutofuji (M2e)    0-0(2-2)

Daieisho (M4w)      0-1(1-1)

Chiyoshoma (M5e)    1-0(1-1)

Hoshoryu (M1e)      1-0(2-4) (incl. 1 forfeit loss)

Wakatakakage (M3e)  0-0(2-4)

Tamawashi (M4e)     0-1(1-3)

Takanosho (M1w)     0-0(1-4)

Kotonowaka (M3w)    1-0(1-4)

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

Total 3-4(.429)

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Results

Day 8: September 19: (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 8:  (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 8 Time of Each Match: (nikkansports.com) (in Japanese,use Google Translate) Matches are in order from lowest rank to highest. 

Day 8 Heya Watch  (wins by Stable) Cumulative daily; all Divisions added together (source: sumoforum.net Aki Heya Watch thread)

Day 8 Kensho (Cumulative bonus envelopes by Rikishi) (source: sumoforum.net Aki Kensho thread). Terunofuji (Y1w) leads with 182 envelopes. Mitakeumi (S1e) is second with 59. Shodai (O1e) is 3rd with 54. Each envelope contains about $575 US.

Absent rikishi information (Japanese Sumo Association)

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Articles:

Tachiai.org Day 9 Preview

Tachiai.org Day 8 Recap  

Tachiai.org Day 8 Preview 

Kyodo News

Terunofuji survives Tamawashi scare for  8th consecutive win

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

Sumo Forum Day 8 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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