January 2022 Basho (Hatsu)--DAY 2--January 10, 2022

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January 2022 (Hatsu) Basho


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Day 2--January 10, 2022

Recap and statistics

A. Video: 

Note: NHK videos will be available on demand until 2 weeks after the end of the Basho (Tournament). 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 2 video should by available by 12:30 the next day. It might be available before that, so check).

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Japan Sumo Association Youtube offers selected full matches on its Youtube and Website  channel. They are usually Makuuchi (Top Division) bouts, but sometimes there are Juryo (2nd Division) bouts as well. There is no commentary.

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (1-0--2-0) v  Wakatakakage (M1e) (0-1---0-2) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left.

2. Takakeisho (O1e) (1-0--1-1) v Meisei (K1e) (0-1--1-1) (Match Video) Takakeisho is on the left

3.  Chiyoshoma (M5w) (0-1--0-2) v Abi (M6w) (1-0--2-0) (Match Video) Chiyoshoma is on the right.

4. (Juryo--2nd Division) 
Tokushoryu (J10e) (1-0--1-1) v Enho (J10w) (0-1--1-1) (Match Video)
Tokushoryu is on the left. Tokushoryu won the Makuuchi (Top Division) Yusho (Championship) in January 2020 from M17w with a 14-1 record and two Special Prizes. Enho was promoted to Top Division in May 2019 and climbed all the way to M4e (including one Special Prize). Since then they have both fallen out of the Top Division and this Basho (Tournament) could see one or both of them possibly falling out of the salaried ranks altogether with a particularly poor showing. 
Enho, at 168 cm (5 ft 6 inches), 97 kg (214 pounds) is 14 cm (6 inches) shorter and 94 kg (207 pounds) lighter than Tokushoryu.

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Chris Sumo Youtube. Chris Gould is a long time free lance Sumo journalist and videographer. His videos are shot at the venue.

Includes footage from selected matches in Divisions 1 (Makuuchi), 2 (Juryo), and 3 (Makushita--non salaried). Included is the Shodai (O1w) v Ura (M2e) match, in which Ura was concussed.

2. Best lower division bouts Division 4 (Sandanme), 5 (Jonidan), and 6 (Jonokuchi)--all non salaried. Featured are two of the heaviest Rikishi in Sumo: Kenho (Jonidan 58e--Division 5)--240 kg (529 pounds), who has been in Sumo for 10 years, reaching as far as Makushita 59e--Division 3), and Dewanojo (Sandanme 9e--Division 4)--250 kg (551 pounds), reaching as far as Ms 56e--Division 3) in his 8 1/2 years in the sport.

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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). The Jonokuchi Basho, as with all Division 3-6 Basho, consist of 7 matches over the 15 Day Tournament.

Jonokuchi Match Day 1 (consisting of Day 1 and Day 2 matches). Nine matches are featured. Also some of the Yobidashi (ring announcer) introductions. The page also links to an excellent explanatory post on what goes on before a match.

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B. Notable and Quotable

Notable:

Terunofuji won his 20th consecutive bout, a short (less than 10 seconds) but hard fought battle with Wakatakakage (M1e). The Maegashira flew around the dohyo (ring) and tried everything, again (as happened yesterday), putting the Yokozuna on the back foot. But he recovered and got an arm clamp, from which there was nowhere for Wakatakakage to go but down. One of the Ozeki, Takakeisho  was upset by Meisei (K1e). The other, Shodai (O1w) won over Ura (M2e) in a match that ended with Ura hitting the back of his head on the concrete floor below the dohyo, concussing himself. He had to be helped back to the dressing room and his future in this Basho may be in doubt. Mitakeumi (S1e) won his 2nd straight match in his quest for the 13 wins that will promote him to Ozeki.

Today's matches were completed in a tidy 2 minutes 9.8 seconds of fighting time, making the total for the first two days (40 matches) 5 minutes, 6.7 seconds. At the same juncture in the November Basho (Tournament) the time was 8 minutes 30.5 seconds in 39 matches. No match this Basho has yet gone 30 seconds.

There were 10 Kimarite (finishing moves) used today, for a total of 13 in the first two days. In November the number after two days was 17. Of the first 40 matches 21 have been won by the two dominant Kimarite (Yorikiri--Frontal Force Out, and Oshidashi--Frontal Push Out). 16 of the first 39 matches in November were won by those Kimarite. 5 throws and swings have been used so far in this Basho. 6 were won by throws and scoops in November.

Top Rankers were 5-2 today to increase their overall record to 9-5. In November they were 8-6 after two days. The composition of the Top Rank (1 Yokozuna, 2 Ozeki, Sekiwake, and Komusubi) has not changed.

Rank and Filers (Maegashira) had another rough day at the office. losing 4 of their five bouts against san'yaku (Top Rank). Their overall record is now 3-7 against their betters. In November it was 4-6 after two days.

The two Rookies split their matches today, making them 3-1 overall.  

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Quotable (all, except where specifically noted, are from Chris Sumo Youtube).

"If Terunofuji's injured, everyone has a shout. But if Terunofuji's fit, the title is his.
52nd Yokuzuna Kitanofuji, now an NHK commentator

"I'm simply keeping him in front of me."
Terunofuji, on his latest win.

"I think (my opening charge) went well. I just went with the flow," Meisei said. "I just want to believe in my ability and continue to do my best." (Kyoto News)
Meisei (K1e) on his upset win over Takakeisho (O1e).

"Keisho's got to be more tenacious. He wasn't fully committed to the attack."
Hakkaku (Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association, formerly known as Hokutoumi, 61st Yokozuna).

"I got whacked backwards a bit but never let my head rise and kept fighting back from below"
Mitakeumi (S1e) on his 2nd consecutive win, this time over giant 190 cm (6 feet 4 inches) 206 kg (454 pounds) Ichinojo (M2w).

"He's full of techniques, so I set out to keep him at a safe distance."
Abi (M6w) on his strategy against technician Chiyoshoma (M5w). The safe distance was kept by strong armed shoves that removed his opponent from the premises within 2 1/2 seconds.

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C. Condensed results (20 matches)

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

Day 2 

Partial or complete absences from this Basho

Wins-Losses-Absences

M7e---Takayasu  (0-0-15)
M8e---Hidenoumi (0-0-15)

11.2s M18e Oho (2-0)          tsukiotoshi    M17e Kotoeko (1-1)
06.1s M17w Kaisei (1-1)       yorikiri       M16w Tsurugisho (0-2)
03.4s M16e Aoiyama (1-1)      hatakikomi     M15e Wakamotoharu (1-1)
29.2s M14w Ichiyamamoto (1-1) yorikiri       M15w Tochinoshin (1-1)
02.1s M13e Chiyomaru (1-1)    tsukiotoshi    M13w Yutakayama (1-1)
05.4s M14e Kotonowaka (2-0)   hatakikomi     M12w Chiyotairyu (0-2)
06.3s M12e Ishiura (2-0)      shitatenage    M11e Sadanoumi (1-1)
03.9s M11w Terutsuyoshi (1-1) oshidashi      M10w Akua (0-2)
03.6s M10e Myogiryu (2-0)     yorikiri       M9e  Chiyonokuni (0-2)
02.7s M8w  Tobizaru (2-0)     oshidashi      M9w  Shimanoumi (0-2)

05.3s M7w  Takarafuji (1-1)   oshidashi      M6e  Hoshoryu (1-1)
02.4s M6w  Abi (2-0)          oshidashi      M5w  Chiyoshoma (0-2)
02.7s M5e  Onosho (2-0)       hikiotoshi     M4e  Okinoumi (0-2)
11.5s M4w  Hokutofuji (1-1)   uwatedashinage M3w  Endo (1-1)
05.0s M3e  Tamawashi (2-0)    tsukidashi     K1w  Daieisho (0-2)
07.6s S1e  Mitakeumi (2-0)    oshidashi      M2w  Ichinojo (1-1)
06.4s S1w  Takanosho (1-1)    katasukashi    M1w  Kiribayama (0-2)
03.2s K1e  Meisei (1-1)       tsukiotoshi    O1e  Takakeisho (1-1)
03.2s O1w  Shodai (2-0)       oshidashi      M2e  Ura (0-2)
08.6s Y1e  Terunofuji (2-0)   kotenage       M1e  Wakatakakage (0-2)
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and Nikkansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)

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D. Finishing Moves (20 matches--40 total) Note: finishing move links below link to short NHK videos demonstrating the technique.  
Note: finishing move links below link to short NHK videos demonstrating the technique. 

Source: Sumo Ref. Bout Query.................D2;(All)(divide # by 2)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi).................6(12)
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)....................3(3)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri).................3(9)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).......................2(4)
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)..................1(2)
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)......1(1)
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)....................1(2)
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)................1(1)
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)..............1(2)
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage)......1(1)

Totals for Basho

Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...................1
Outside Leg Trip (Sotogake)..................1
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)...............1

Out 10(25), Down 10(15)   
Frontal 10(24), Pulling 1(1), Outside 0(1), Rear 0(1) 

Push 6(13), Thrust 4(5), Force 3(9), Throw 3(4), Slap 2(4), Pull 1(2), Swing 1(1), Crush 0(1), Trip 0(1)

Under 2, Over 1  
Arm 3(4), Hand 1(2), Leg 0(1), Shoulder 1(1)

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E. Match Time

Day 2 (20 matches)

Total Time: 2 minutes 9.8 seconds (129.8)
Longest Match: 29.8 s (Ichiyamamoto v Tochinoshin)
Shortest Match: 2.1 s (Chiyomaru v Yutakayama)
Average (20 matches): 6.5s

Total (40 Matches)
Total Time: 5 minutes 6.7 seconds (306.7)
Longest Match: 29.8 s (Ichiyamamoto v Tochinoshin) (Day 2)
Shortest Match: 2.1 s (Chiyomaru v Yutakayama) (Day 2)
Average (40 matches): 7.7 s 

Time/Matches Day 2(cumulative)

0-4.9 seconds:      9(15)  
5-9.9 seconds:      8(16)    
10-19.9 seconds:    2(5)
20-29.9 seconds:    1(4)

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F1. Top Rank Wins (san'yaku--Yokozuna, Ozeki, Sekiwake, Komusubi)
F2. Maegashira v san'yaku Standings (Rank and File [M1-18] v san'yaku [Yokozuna, Ozeki, Sekiwake, Komusubi])
F3. Rookie
F4. Juryo Substitute Standings

F1. Top Rank Wins

2-0: Terunofuji (Y1e); Shodai (O1w); Mitakeumi (S1e)
1-1: Takakeisho (O1e); Takanosho (S1w); Meisei (K1e)
0-2:  Daieisho (K1w)

Day 2 Total: 9--5 (.643) 
Day 1 Total: 4--3 (.571)

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F2. Maegashira v san'yaku

Day 2(cumulative)

*=Kinboshi--Gold Star Win over Yokozuna

Ichinojo (M2w)      0-1(1-1)
Tamawashi (M3e)     1-0(2-0)
Wakatakakage (M1e)  0-1(0-2)
Kiribayama (M1w)    0-1(0-2)
Ura (M2e)           0-1(0-2) 

Win and Loss by Days 
Maegashira 0, san'yaku 2

Day  2 Total 3-7 (.300)
Day  1 Total 2-3 (.400)

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F3. Rookies

Wakamotoharu (M15e) (1-0; 1-1)
Oho (M18e) (1-0; 2-0)

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F4. Juryo (2nd Division) Substitutes

Day 1: None
Day 2: None

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G. Results

Day 2: January 10(Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page

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 Hatsu Heya Watch thread)

Day 2 Kensho (Cumulative bonus envelopes by Rikishi) (source: sumoforum.net Hatsu Kensho thread). 
Terunofuji (Y1e) added 23 envelopes to lead with 64. Shodai (O1w) added 19 envelopes to move into 2nd place with 28. Mitakeumi (S1e) added 8 envelopes to his 10 to move into 3rd place with 18. Takakeisho (O1e) lost, remaining at 16 envelopes, and dropping to 4th place. 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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H. 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 Nikkan Sports 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.

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 2 Photo Feature: There are photos today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. Today there is an excellent set of photos of Ura's crash off the Dohyo (ring).

Sumo Forum's daily Photo Features are appearing on a one day delay at present


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