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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September 2021 (Aki) Basho
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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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS (NHK--ABOUT 5 MINUTES--ALSO LINKS TO SHORT HIGHLIGHTS OF ALL BASHO BACK TO 2020)
The September (Aki--Autumn) 2021 Basho (Tournament) (Tokyo) was contested from September 14-26, 2021. There were 2,282 matches (Sumo Forum) and 6 Division Champions crowned. The big story involved the new, 73rd Yokozuna, Terunofuji (Y1w), in his shin-Yokozuna (1st) Basho. He won, one of only 9 to do that in the recorded history of the sport.
The present 69th Yokozuna, Hakuho (Y1e), was prevented from participating due to a Covid outbreak at his Stable. At the end of the Basho, he retired from Sumo, after a 21 1/2 year career, in which he was a Yokozuna from July 2007-September 2021. He was 1,187 wins-247 losses-253 absences. As a Yokozuna he was 899-129-232. He won 45 Yusho (Championships), 42 as a Yokozuna, both all time records by far. Added to that, he was Jun-Yusho (2nd place) 22 times, 17 as a Yokozuna.
From January 2010-November 2010 (6 Basho) he won 63 consecutive matches, second only to the legendary Futabayama (69). Hakuho won 16 Basho with a 15-0 record, including his final Basho in July of 2021. He fought 1,424 bouts in 122 Basho, 1,018 as a Yokozuna. He fought in 84 Basho as a Yokozuna , winning 1/2 of them. He towered over this 350 year old sport like the Colossus of Rhodes.
I do not have the experience or expertise to say how good Hakuho was, except to say that he was pretty darn good. Best of all time? The numbers say so.
Hakuho Highlight Video #1 (Japan Sumo Association--Japanese)
Hakuho Highlight Video #1 (Japan Sumo Association--Japanese)
Chris Sumo Youtube
Hakuho July 2021 Day 15: The Hakuho Lecture
Tachiai.org: Hakuho retires: becomes Magaki Oyakata
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Notable: (Copied from an excerpt of the Day 15 Post)
Terunofuji topped off another great Basho by easily forcing out Shodai (O1e) to win the Yusho (Championship) with a 13-2 record. He did give up his first Kinboshi (Gold Star win--when a Maegashira [Rank and Filer] defeats a Yokozuna), and was beaten convincingly by Meisei (S1w) in his other loss, but he had an excellent, if a bit labored Tournament.
His match times in his wins--in order (seconds):
4.1, 10.3, 11.7. 11.3, 68.5, 16.5, 22.4, 7.4, 92.3, 86.7, 37.6, 16.9, 6.5
His win time median was 16.7 and average 38 seconds.
In his losses: 14.5, 5.7 (average 10.3)
By comparison, Hakuho, in winning the July Basho, had a median time of 8.7 and average of 13.3 seconds.
Terunofuji used patience to wait for his opening, no matter how long it took, and won with mostly power Kimarite (finishing moves) (3 of the 5): 8 Frontal Force Outs (Yorikiri), 1 Frontal Crush Out (Yoriotaoshi), and 1 Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi--one of the most brutal moves in the sport, in which the winner crushes the loser's arms to his ribs and walks him out). He also used 2 throws (Over Arm--Uwatanage) and 1 Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi). His losses came via Yorikiri, and, perhaps in a most unlikely but skilled effort, Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage) to Meisei (S1e). By comparison Hakuho, in winning the July Basho, used 11 different Kimarite (7 different ones to open the Basho). He used 5 different types of throws.
Terunofuji led the Tournament from start to finish, and never looked in real trouble. 13 wins is a "minimum" for Yokozuna and he achieved that. He also won in his first tournament as a Yokozuna, something that has been done only 8 other times in the recorded history of the sport. He has been dominant this year, easily scoring the most victories in a year with 62, which is more than his closest pursuer can win with a perfect December Tournament. Perfection in December for the Yokozuna would give him 77 for the year, out of a possible 90. Recently retired Yokozuna Hakuho holds the record with 86.
Terunofuji, it can be said, has lapped the field this year. He has won three Yusho and two Jun-Yusho (second place) in this year's five Tournaments . He started in January with an 11-4 record, tied for 2nd as a Sekiwake 1. In March he scored 12-3 to win as S1. In May, his first Ozeki Basho, he scored 12-3 and won a Playoff with Ozeki Takakeisho (who had beaten him in a Playoff the previous November). Then in July, in his Yokozuna "run", he had his best score of the year, 14-1, but lost on the final day, in Hakuho's final match, finishing second. And now a 13-2 shin-Yokozuna win. 62-13 for the year.
Considering where he has been (serious knee injuries and illness that drove him all the way down to Jonidan--Division 5--non-salaried), from his first period as an Ozeki (July 2015-September 2017), he has had a remarkable comeback.
Quotable: (source: Chris Sumo Youtube, and Kyoto News)
I went into today prepared for the worst case scenario. Even fighting three bouts if that's what it took. (CS)
I could not have achieved this level of performance on my own. Starting with my stable master and his wife, to my colleagues at the stable, to my family, and to all those who come to watch. They are the ones who make this possible, and I am grateful to all of them...I'm glad I gave it all I could. It doesn't help to dwell too much on some things. Rather, it's our job to wrestle well once you're in the ring and to show your giving it your best. Every championship is extremely difficult, so each time what I feel most is a sense of gratitude. (KN, quoting from the after Tournament public interview).
Terunofuji, on his win over Shodai (O1w) which was superfluous, as he won the Yusho when Myogiryu lost. It was a clinical win that was sealed at the Tachiai (initial charge) when he grabbed Shodai's belt in an eye blink and forced him out 6 seconds later via Yorikiri.
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Match Videos: (For a full index, see below, under the summary)
All NHK Video Highlights from one link (available through October 10). Note: Full match videos may be available at other Youtube sites. They are bootleg videos that are copyright violations. I will not link to them, but a simple Youtube query will allow you to find them.
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Summary: of Terunofuji's Tournament, Day by Day
Chris Sumo Youtube: Yokozuna Terunofuji 1st ever matchday ring-entering ceremony
Day links to video of each match
Key: Day; Time of match (seconds); Rank; Winner; Record; Kimarite; (Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Record
Day 1: 04.1s Y1w Terunofuji (1-0) yorikiri K1w Ichinojo (0-1)
Day 2: 10.3s Y1w Terunofuji (2-0) yoritaoshi M1e Hoshoryu (1-1)
Day 3: 11.7s Y1w Terunofuji (3-0) yorikiri M1w Takanosho (1-2)
Day 4: 11.3s Y1w Terunofuji (4-0) hikiotoshi M2e Hokutofuji (2-2)
Day 5: 68.5s Y1w Terunofuji (5-0) yorikiri M2w Kiribayama (4-1)
Day 6: 16.5s Y1w Terunofuji (6-0) kimedashi M3e Wakatakakage(3-3)
Day 7: 22.4s Y1w Terunofuji (7-0) yorikiri M3w Kotonowaka (2-5)
Day 8: 07.4s Y1w Terunofuji (8-0) yorikiri M4e Tamawashi (3-5)
Day 9: 14.1s M4w Daieisho (6-3) yorikiri Y1w Terunofuji (8-1)
Day 10: 92.3s Y1w Terunofuji (9-1) uwatenage M6e Ura (4-6)
Day 11: 86.7s Y1w Terunofuji(10-1) yorikiri K1e Takayasu (4-7)
Day 12: 05.7s S1w Meisei (5-7) shitatenage Y1w Terunofuji (10-2)
Day 13: 37.6s Y1w Terunofuji(11-2) yorikiri S1e Mitakeumi (8-5)
Day 14: 16.9s Y1w Terunofuji(12-2) uwatenage O1w Takakeisho (8-6)
Day 15: 06.5s Y1w Terunofuji(13-2) yorikiri O1e Shodai (8-7)
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Kimarite (Finishing Move) Summary (total in Basho)
Winning
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............8(64)
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)................2(17)
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotashi)...............1(17)
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi).........1(2)
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)............1(6)
Out 10; Down 3
Frontal 9; Barring 1
Force 9; Throw 2; Crush 1; Pull 1
Over 2
Arm 3; Hand 1
Losing
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage).............1(5)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)..............1(64)
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Terunofuji Match Time
Total Time: 6 minutes, 52.0 seconds (412.0)
Longest: 92.3 s (v Ura, Day 10)
Shortest: 4.1 s (v Ichinojo, Day 1)
Average: 27.5 s
Median: 13.6. s
Terunofuji Time (seconds/#)
0-4.9.......1
5-9.9.......3
10-19.9.....6
20-29.9.....1
30-39.9.....1
60-69.9.....1
80-89.9.....1
90-99.9.....1
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Special Prizes:
Gino-Sho (Technique Prize): Myogiryu (M10w--11-4, 6th Gino-Sho)
Kanto-Sho (Fighting Spirit Prize): None Awarded
Shukun-Sho (Outstanding Performance Prize): Daieisho (M4w, 10-5, 4th Shukun-Sho, awarded for overall performance including his Kinboshi (Gold Star win) over Yokozuna Terunofuji. It was Daieisho's 3rd Kinboshi (beat Kakuryu--September 2019, and Hakuho--November 2019 (see Day 9 video above for video of his win over Terunofuji)
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Other Championships:
Each Division Winning Match is on a Chris Sumo Youtube Video
Day 13: We are the champions (Note: the bouts are in the reverse order of the listings below on the video)
Division 3 (Makushita): Title Decider
Fukai (Ms43e) (7-0) defeated Kitanowaka (Ms11e) (6-1): Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)
Quote:
I'm the nervous type but I didn't get swallowed up in the moment like I expected. Now I want to shoot for Division 2 in November.
Fukai on his upset of Kitanowaka, which will end Kitanowaka's bid for promotion to Juryo (2nd Division--salaried) in November.
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Division 4 (Sandanme).
2. Title Decider:
Quote:
I've gained confidence from fighting salaried level Bushozan (J5w) at the stable. But I didn't think I'd be Champion given the jump in level from Division 5. The power and initial charges are totally different here.
Fujiseiun on his win (he has now won 21 regulation bouts in a row to start his career. His only loss was in a Division 5 playoff in July). His next stop will be Makushita (Division 3), as he continues to move through the divisions.
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Division 5 (Jonidan) Title Decider:
Quotes:
I couldn't win Division 6 in July despite expectations, so it's a relief to come top this time. I nearly didn't turn pro, you know, and actually started work at my university, but loads of amateur events were cancelled due to Covid, and turning pro was a good way to fight. I now want to be in Division 3 by January, and one day to be like University senior Endo (M11e).
Hitoshi, on his journey and expectations.
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Division 6 (Jonokuchi) Title Decider:
Setonoumi (Jk20e) (7-0) defeated Mifuneyama (Jk13e): Fronal Push Out (Oshidashi)
Quotes: (source for all: Chris Sumo Youtube)
"'I was so nervous', Setinoumi disclosed, and I'm not surprised after Coach Takaragawa told him to prepare to die for the win."
Chris Sumo, who also disclosed that the winner was coming off a cervical spine injury that caused him to miss the last 3 basho.
Coach told me not to charge head first so I've been going in hands to chest. I got back to full fitness by strengthening the neck each day, and lifting weights...things like that.
Setonoumi on his win.
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Sekitori Leader Board Day by Day (Division 1--Makuuchi and 2--Juryo) (Sumo Forum)
Lower Division Leader Board (Beginning with Bout 3) (Division 3--Makushita, 4--Sandamne, 5--Jonidan, and 6--Jonokuchi (Sumo Forum)
Stable Report (Sumo Forum--September Basho)
Stable Report (Sumo Forum--Cumulative for the 1st 5 Tournaments of 2021)
Stable (Beya) Guide (Japanese Sumo Association [in English])
Ichimon Report (Sumo Forum)
Note that, as all things with Sumo, there are deeper layers to dive into. Stables are parts of groups of stables, just like galaxies are parts of super galaxies. These are called Ichimon. According to Wikipedia Glossary of terms ichimon "tend to cooperate closely on inter-stable training and the occasional transfer of personnel." There are, at present (August 2021) 42 stables. There are 5 Ichimon.
Source: Wikivisually.com
For more information, including a listing of stables in each Ichimon and how long those stables have been in existence, see the Introduction to the March 2021 (Haru) Basho Blog
Kensho Report (Sumo Forum--Day by Day--Note: Day 7 is missing)
Kensho Roundup (Tachiai.org--includes link to detailed spreadsheet)
Terunofuji (Y1w) finshed with the most envelopes: 354 . Takakeisho (O1w) won 95. Shodai (O1e) won 82.
This is an accounting of the envelopes received by winning Rikishi in matches that are also sponsored by (usually) commercial entities. Winner gets all envelopes. Each envelope represents about $632 US, although it actually contains half that amount. How the money is split is complex and links to an explanation can be found in the Introductory Blog post.
9 finishing moves were used only once in the Tournament. Two of those occurred in Makuuchi (Top Division).
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Number of winning Finishing Moves as a percent of all winning finishing moves (September Basho--10 wins or more)
Terunofuji (Y1w): 13-2
Winning: 5 of 13 (.385): Yorikiri 8; Yoritaoshi 1; Hikiotoshi 1; Kimidashi 1; Uwatenage 2
Losing: 2: Yorikiri 1; Shitatenage 1
Myogiryu: (S10w): 11-4
Winning: 4 of 11 (.364): Hatakikomi 1; Oshidashi 4; Yorikiri 5; Sukuinage 1
Losing: 4: Hikiotashi 1; Oshidashi 2; Katasukashi 1
Endo (M11e): 11-4
Winning: 7 of 11 (.636): Yorikiri 3; Oshidashi 1; Hatakikomi 3; Uwatedashinage 1; Okuridashi 1; Hikkake 1; Uwatenage 1
Losing: 4: Hatakikomi 2; Oshidashi 1; Tsukiotashi 1
Daieisho (M4w): 10-5
Winning: 4 of 10 (.400): Oshidashi 6; Hatakikomi 2; Hikiotoshi 1; Yorikiri 1
Losing: 5: Tsukidashi 1; Okuritsuridashi 1; Hatakikomi 2; Oshidashi 1
Onosho (M6w): 10-5
Winning: 3 of 10 (.300): Oshidashi 7; Okuridashi 2; Yorikiri 1
Losing: 5: Hatakikomi 3; Hikiotoshi 1; Tsukidashi 1
Okinoumi (M8e): 10-5
Winning: 6 of 10 (.600): Yorikiri 4; Oshidashi 2; Yoritaoshi 1; Oshitaoshi 1; Uwatenage 1; Shitatenage 1
Losing: 5: Hikiotoshi 1; Oshidashi 1; Yorikiri 1; Kimedashi 1; Uwatenage 1
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Finishing Moves (283 TOTAL) Note: finishing move links below link to short NHK videos demonstrating the technique.
Key: Finishing Move: #(September--29 winning Kimarite and 1 non-finishing [losing] move) (283 TOTAL NON FORFEIT MATCHES); #(July--29 winning Kimarite, 1 non-finishing [losing] move, and 1 disqualification) (299 TOTAL NON FORFEIT MATCHES)
Source: Sumo Reference Bout Queries (divide by 2):
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)............77-61
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)............64-91
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)..................28-30
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi).............17-11
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)...............17-18
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)..............17-14
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)..........10--4
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi).........10--6
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...............6--7
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)..6--5
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)...........6--7
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)............5--9
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi)........2--0
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)...........2--8
Leg Pick (Ashitori)......................1--0
Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake).........1--0
One Armed Shoulder Throw (Ipponzeoi).....1--0
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage).....1--1
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)..1--3
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)................1--7
Head Lock Throw (Kubinage)...............1--0
Twist Down (Makiotoshi)..................1--1
Rear Push Down (Okuritaoshi).............1--0
Rear Lift Out (Okuritsuridashi)..........1--0
Pulling Under Arm Throw(Shitadedashinage)1--0
Outside Leg Trip (Sotogake)..............1--1
Arm Bar Throw (Tottari)..................1--2
Frontal Lift Out (Tsuridashi)............1--1
Backward Lean Out (Ushiromotare).........1--0
Twisting Backward Knee Trip (Kirikaeshi).0--2
Backward Force Down (Abisetaoshi)........0--1
Backwards Belt Throw (Harimanage)........0--1
2 Handed Arm Twist Down (Kainahineri)....0--1
Minor Inner Foot-Sweep (Kekaeshi)........0--1
Arm Barring Force Down (Kimetaoshi)......0--1
Ovr Thigh Scooping Bdy Drp (Komatasukui).0--1
Backward Pivot Throw (Utchari)...........0--1
Twisting Over Arm Throw (Uwatehineri)....0--1
Non-technique (Losing Technique), Disqualification, Forfeit)
Hand Touch Down(Tsukite).................1--0
Forward Step Out (Isamiashi).............0--1
Disqualification (Hansoku) ..............0--1
Fusen (forfeit)..........................5--2
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Cumulative Match Times (September--283 matches)
Total Match Time: 59 minutes 36.7 seconds (3576.7)
Longest Match: 203.4 s (Ichinojo v Takarafuji) (Day 11)
Shortest Match: 0.2 s (Meisei v Onosho (Day 14)
Average (283 matches): 12.6 s
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Cumulative Match Times (July--299 matches)
Total Time: 57 minutes, 50.9 seconds (3470.9)
Longest Match: 179.3 s (2 minutes, 59.3 s) (Kiribayama v Takayasu) (Day 12)
Shortest Match: 0.7 s (Aoiyama v Daieisho) (Day 14)
Average Time (299 matches): 11.6 s
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Cumulative Match Times (May--279 matches)
Total Time: 49 minutes, 22.6 seconds (2962.6 s)
Longest Match:: 145.8 s (2 minutes, 25.8 s) (Takayasu v Kiribayama) (Day 8)
Shortest Match: 0.5 s: (Hokutofuji v Daieisho) (Day 12); (Chiyotairyu v Onosho) (Day 15)
Average Time (279 matches): 10.6 seconds
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Cumulative Match Times (March--265 matches)
Total Time: 56 minutes, 0.6 seconds (3360.06)
Longest Match: Day 7176.9 s (2 minutes, 56.9 s) (Takayasu v Takarafuji) (Day 7)
Shortest Match: 0.5 seconds (Midorifuji v Hoshoryu) (Day 1)
Average Time (265 matches) : 11.4 seconds
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September(283)--July(299)--May(279)--March(295)
Time/Matches
September July May March
0-4.9 seconds: 114(.403)----------100(.334)---98(.351)--107(.363)
5-9.9 seconds: 79(.279)-----------93(.311)---93(.333)---91(.308)
10-19.9 seconds: 50(.177)-----------70(.234)---57(.204)---63(.214)
20-29.9 seconds: 13(.046)-----------17(.056)---17(.061)---19(.064)
30-39.9 seconds: 14(.049)-----------10(.033)----5(.017)----6(.020)
40-49.9 seconds: 2(.007)------------0----------3(.011)----2(.007)
50-59.9 seconds: 3(.011)------------3(.010)----4(.014)----1(.003)
60-69.9 seconds: 1(.004)------------2(.007)----0----------3(.010)
70-79.9 seconds: 1(.004)------------2(.007)----0----------0
80-89.9 seconds: 1(.004)------------1(.003)----0----------0
90-99.9 seconds: 1(.004)------------0----------0----------0
100-109.9 seconds 1(.004)------------0----------0----------0
110-119.9 seconds: 0------------------0----------1(.004)----0
140-149.9 seconds: 0------------------0----------1(.004)----1(.003)
150-159.9 seconds: 1(.004)------------0----------0----------1(.003)
170-179.9 seconds: 0------------------1(.003)----0----------1(.003)
190-199.9 seconds: 1(.004)------------0----------0----------0
200-209.9 seconds: 1(.004)------------0----------0----------0
Match time information is archived Honbasho Talk Forum at Sumo Forum. (See Bout Length and scroll the Forum for previous Basho).
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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
*=Promoted from Juryo after the March 2021 Basho
Kachi-koshi (19) (133-112)
Day 8: Terunofuji (Y1w) 13-2
Day 10: Onosho (M6w) 10-5; Myogiryu (M10w) 11-4
Day 11: Shodai (O1e) 8-7; Mitakeumi (S1e) 9-6; Okinoumi (M8e) 10-5; Endo (M11e) 11-4; Chiyonokuni (M17e) 9-6
Day 12: Takakeisho (O1w) 8-7
Day 13: Daieisho (M4w) 10-5
Day 14: Ichinojo (K1w) 8-7; Kiribayama (M2w) 9-6; Wakatakakage (M3e) 9-6; Chiyomaru (M16e) 8-7
Day 15: Meisei (S1w) 8-7; Takarafuji (M5w) 8-7; Shimanoumi (M7e) 8-7; Kotoeko (M11w) 8-7; Yutakama* (M14w) 8-7
Make-koshi (20) (110-171-20)
Day 9: Chiyoshoma (M5e) 5-10
Day 11: Hoshoryu (M1e) 5-8-2; Terutsiyoshi (M7w) 5-10; Ichiyamamoto (M15e) 4-11; Tokushoryu (M16w) 4-11
Day 12: Ura (M6e) 7-8; Kaisei (M14e) 6-9; Chiyonoo (M15w) 4-11
Day 13: Tamawashi (M4e) 6-9; Tobizaru (M8w) 7-8; Tsurugisho (M13w) 5-10
Day 14: Hidenoumi (M9w) 7-8; Kagayaki (M13e) 7-8
Day 15: Takanosho (M1w) 7-8; Aioyama (M9e) 7-8; Chiyotairyu (M10e) 7-8; Tochinoshin (M12w) 7-8
Day 8: Hokutofuji (M5e) 2-3-10
Day 11: Kotonowaka (M3w) 3-7-5
Day 12: Takayasu (K1e) 4-8-3
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Top Rank Wins
Maegashira v san'yaku Standings
Rookie
Juryo Substitute Standings
Top Rank Wins
13-2: Terunofuji (Y1w)
9-6: Mitakeumi (S1e)
8-7: Shodai (O1e); Takakeisho (O1w); Meisei (S1w); Ichinojo (K1w)
4-8-3: Takayasu (K1e) (including 2 forfeit wins and 1 forfeit loss)
0-0-15: Hakuko (Y1e); Asanoyama (S2e)
Day 15 Total:58-44-33 (.569)
Day 14 Total:55-41-33 (.573)
Day 13 Total:52-38-33 (.578)
Day 12 Total:49-35-30 (.583)
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
*=Kinboshi--Gold Star Win over Yokozuna
Daieisho* defeated Terunofuji on Day 9
Kiribayama (M2w) 6-1
Myogiryu (M10w) 2-1
Daieisho* (M4w) 3-3
Hokutofuji (M2e) 2-2
Onosho (M6w) 2-2
Okinoumi (M8e) 1-1
Takanosho (M1w) 2-4
Chiyoshoma (M5e) 1-2
Hoshoryu (M1e) 2-5 (incl. 1 forfeit loss)
Wakatakakage (M3e) 2-5
Tamawashi (M4e) 2-5 (incl. 1 forfeit win)
Kotonowaka (M3w) 1-5 (incl. 1 forfeit loss)
Ura (M6e) 0-1
Endo (M11e) 0-1
Takarafuji (M5w) 0-3
Win and Loss by Days
Maegashira 6, san'yaku 6, tied 3
Day 15 Total 1-1 (.500); Cumulative: 26-41 (.388)
Day 14 Total 2-2 (.500); Cumulative: 25-40 (.385)
Day 13 Total 2-2 (.500); Cumulative: 23-38 (.377)
Day 12 Total 2-1 (.667); Cumulative: 21-36 (.368)
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)
September Cumulative: 26-41 (.388)
July Cumulative: 18-44 (.290)
May Cumulative: 22-45 (.328)
March Cumulative: 21-47 (.309)
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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)
Day 12: Daiamami (J2e) (1-1) (5-7) defeated Chiyonoo (M15w) (4-8)
Day 13: There were no Juryo substitutes today
Day 14: There were no Juryo substitutes today
Day 15: Kaisei (M14e) (6-9) defeated Daiamami (J2e) (0-2) (7-8)
Day 15: Shohozan (J4e) (1-0) (10-5) defeated Tsuruogisho (M13w) (5-10)
Total 6-5(.545)
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INDEX TO VIDEOS AND PHOTOS
The major sources for videos are Chris Sumo Youtube and the Japanese Sumo Association.
You can follow almost the entire Basho for the leaders via Chris Sumo. But he also intersperses Lower Division matches into the videos so that you get a feel for all of the Basho, not just Makuuchi. The Japanese Sumo Association provides 2 match videos per day (more at the end of the Basho). And as a special treat, Tachiai.org followed the complete Jonokuchi (Division 6) Tournament and provided selected match videos. All in all, this is the first Basho I have followed where the videos have not disappeared when NHK removed them from its site.
Below you will find an index to all available archived videos for this Basho. It is compiled from the individual daily Blog posts. It is presented in chronological order from Day 1-15. For new fans, the best way to "get your feet wet", with regard to following a Basho, is to follow along with the Chris Sumo Youtube videos. For this Basho he produced a video for every Day but two (Day 10 and 11). They are high definition videos shot at the venue. Each one is between 5 and 15 minutes long. He provides well written English match summaries to accompany the matches. He is, in my opinion, as good as any English analyst of the sport that you will find. You can follow almost the entire Basho for the leaders. But he also intersperses Lower Division matches into the videos so that you get a feel for all of the Basho, not just Makuuchi.
And as a special treat, Tachiai.org followed the complete Jonokuchi (Division 6) Tournament and provided selected match videos. All in all, this is the first Basho I have followed where the videos have not disappeared when NHK removed them from its site.
Daily Photo Feature links source: Nikkansports and compilations from various newspaper sources provided by a poster to Sumo Forum
Nikkan Sports provides daily photo features with selected Rikishi quotes (Japanese).
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DAY 1: September 12, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube.
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
1. Terunofuji (Y1e) v Ichinojo (K1w) (Terunofuji is on the right)
2. Shodai (O1e) v Hoshoryu (M1e) (Shodai is in the blue belt)
Photos
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DAY 2: September 13, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube.
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
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.
Photos:
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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DAY 3: September 14, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube.
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
1. Terunofuji (Y1w) v Takanosho (M1w) (Terunofuji is on the right
2. Takayasu (K1e) v Kiribayama (M2w) (Takayasu is on the left)
Photos
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DAY 4: September 15, 2021
There was no Chris Sumo Youtube.
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
1. Terunofuji (Y1w) v Hakutofuji (M2e) (Terunofuji is on the right)
2. Ura (M6e) v Chiyoshoma (M5e) (Ura 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 2 (consisting of Day 3 and Day 4 matches) Today's report features video of nine matches. More information about all Rikishi discussed in the report is available at the above Jonokuchi Rikishi link. One to watch might be Kato (Jk10e) who is just beginning his career at the age of 15. He is 3-13 after today's loss, and so is light years behind the pace of recently retired Shonanzakura, who's record at the time of his third win was 3-134-1. But he is the heir apparent, according to the Tachiai.org report.
Photos:
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DAY 5: September 16, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube
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DAY 6: September 17, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
1. Terunofuji (Y1w) v Wakatakakage (M3e) (Terunofuji is on the right)
2. Ura (M6e) v Aoiyama (M9e) (Ura 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 3 (consisting of Day 5 and Day 6 matches) Today's report features video of selected Jonokuchi and Jonidan (Division 5) matches.
Chris Sumo Youtube--There was no Chris Sumo Youtube video today.
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
1. Terunofuji (Y1w) v Kotonowaka (M3w) (Terunofuji is on the right)
2. Endo (M11e) v Chiyonokuni (M17e) (Endo is on the left)
Photos:
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DAY 8: September 19, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
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.
Photos:
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DAY 9: September 20, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
2. Hoshoryu (M1e) v Wakatakakage (M3e) (Hoshoryu is on the left)
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DAY 10: September 21, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
1. Terunofuji (Y1w) v Ura (M6e) (Terunofuji is on the right)
2. Takakeisho (O1w) v Meisei (S1w) (Takakeisho 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 5 (consisting of Day 9 and Day 10 matches) Today's report features video of 5 selected Jonokuchi matches and 1 from Division 4 (Jonidan).
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DAY 11: September 22, 2021
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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DAY 12: September 23, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube
1. Meisei (S1w) v Terunofuji (Y1w) (Terunofuji is on the right)
2. Takakeisho (O1w) v Takarafuji (M5w) (Takakeisho 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 6 (consisting of Day 11 and Day 12 matches) Today's report features video of selected contending matches at the lowest 4 levels (all non-salaried), Makushita, Sandanme, Jonidan, and Jonokuchi.
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DAY 13: September 24, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube
Note: this video shows the matches that won each lower division (non-salaried) Championship.
Division 6 (Jonokuchi) Title Decider:
Setonoumi (Jk20e) (7-0) defeated Mifuneyama (Jk13e): Fronal Push Out (Oshidashi)
Quotes: (source for all: Chris Sumo Youtube)
"'I was so nervous', Setinoumi disclosed, and I'm not surprised after Coach Takaragawa told him to prepare to die for the win."
Chris Sumo, who also disclosed that the winner was coming off a cervical spine injury that caused him to miss the last 3 basho.
Coach told me not to charge head first so I've been going in hands to chest. I got back to full fitness by strengthening the neck each day, and lifting weights...things like that.
Setonoumi on his win.
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Division 5 (Jonidan) Title Decider:
Quotes:
I couldn't win Division 6 in July despite expectations, so it's a relief to come top this time. I nearly didn't turn pro, you know, and actually started work at my university, but loads of amateur events were cancelled due to Covid, and turning pro was a good way to fight. I now want to be in Division 3 by January, and one day to be like University senior Endo (M11e).
Hitoshi, on his journey and expectations.
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Division 4 (Sandanme). There were 3 undefeated Rikishi but two of them were in the same Stable, which meant that they could only fight each other in a playoff.
2. Title Decider:
Quote:
I've gained confidence from fighting salaried level Bushozan (J5w) at the stable. But I didn't think I'd be Champion given the jump in level from Division 5. The power and initial charges are totally different here.
Fujiseiun on his win (he has now won 21 regulation bouts in a row to start his career. His only loss was in a Division 5 playoff in July). His next stop will be Makushita (Division 3), as he continues to move through the divisions.
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Division 3 (Makushita): Title Decider
Fukai (Ms43e) (7-0) defeated Kitanowaka (Ms11e) (6-1): Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)
Quote:
I'm the nervous type but I didn't get swallowed up in the moment like I expected. Now I want to shoot for Division 2 in November.
Fukai on his upset of Kitanowaka, which will end Kitanowaka's bid for promotion to Juryo (2nd Division--salaried) in November.
Japanese Sumo Association Youtube and website
1. Terunofuji (Y1w) v Mitakeumi (S1e) (Terunofuji is on the right)
2. Onosho (M6w) v Shodai (O1e) (Onosho is on the right)
3. Myogiryu (M10w) v Takakeisho (O1w) (Myugiryu 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 7 (consisting of Day 13 Title matches in Divisions 3-6) Today's report features video of the same matches as above, Makushita, Sandanme, Jonidan, and Jonokuchi. The videos are from a different angle and are accompanied by different commentary.
Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 13 Photo Feature: There are photos today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes.
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DAY 14: JULY 25, 2021
Chris Sumo Youtube
Note: Today's video is an interesting discussion of the pitfalls of running a ranking system and a points system for Basho titles together. And how often the match ups for bouts late in the Basho is set to protect the former while making sure there is drama to the last possible moment in the latter.
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 Takakeisho (O1w) (Terunofuji is on the right)
2. Myogiryu (M10w) v Shodai (O1e) (Myogiryu is on the left)
Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 14 Photo Feature: There are photos today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes.
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DAY 15: September 26, 2021--SENSURAKU
Chris Sumo Youtube
JSA Youtube has offered 3 full matches on its Youtube and Website 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 Shodai (O1w) (Terunofuji is on the right)
2. (Daieisho M4w) v Ichinojo (K1w) (Daieisho is on the left)
3. Meisei (S1w) v Myogiryu (M10w) (Meisei is on the right)
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September 2021 (Aki) Basho
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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