May 2022 Basho (Natsu--Summer)--DAY 14--May 21, 2022
Links to selected Basho (Tournament) Blog Posts--March 2020--Present
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Makuuchi [Top Division] Basho Standings--8 wins or more (Kachi-koshi)
Key: Rikishi; Rank; Number of wins (* after the number=Fusen [Forfeit]) (Strike through=eliminated from contention) (Rikishi links link to their individual Basho, match by match, white circles= wins, black circles= losses, white or black squares=fusen. From the match by match link, simply click on Rikishi name for a link to career information)
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Terunofuji (Y1e) 0 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Takanosho (M4w) 0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11
Daieisho (K1w) 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 10
Sadanoumi (M12w) 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 10
Kiribayama (M2e) 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8 9 9
Ura (M6e) 0 1 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 9*
Aioyama (M11e) 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 9
Wakamotoharu (M6w) 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 9
Wakatakakage (S1e) 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 8*
Hoshoryu (K1e) 0 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 8
Kotonowaka (M2w) 1 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 8
Tamawashi (M3w) 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 5 5 5 6 7 8
Tochinoshin (M9w) 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 8 8
Okinoumi (M10e) 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 8
Chiyotairyu (M13e) 0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 7 8
Meisei (M13w) 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 8
Ichiyamamoto (M15w) 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 8 8 8 8
Midorifuji (M16w) 0 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6 6 6 7 8
FULL MAKUUCHI (TOP DIVISION) BANZUKE (RECORD BY RANK) (Source: Sumo Reference) See legend at the bottom of the link for key to abbreviation
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Juryo (Division 2) Basho Standings--8 wins or more (Kachi-koshi)
Key: Rikishi; Rank; Number of wins (* after the number=Fusen [Forfeit]) (Strike through=eliminated from contention)
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Tsurugisho (J2w) 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 10
Daiamami (J6e) 0 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10
Nishikifuji(J6w) 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 10
Ryuden (M3w) 1 2 3 4 5 6*6 6 6 6 7 8 8 9
Tokushoryu (J8e) 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 9
Asanowaka (J8w) 0 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 9
Atamifuji (J12w) 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 9
Churanoumi (J14w) 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 8 9
Chiyomaru (J1e) 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 8
Hidenoumi (J1w) 0 1 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 8
Tohakuryu (J4w) 0 0 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 8
Daishoho (J5w) 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 8
Bushozan (J10w) 0 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 5 6 7 8
Tochimaru (J13w) 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 7 8 8
FULL JURYO (DIVISION 2) BANZUKE (RECORD BY RANK) (Source: Sumo Reference) See legend at the bottom of the link for key to abbreviations.
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Recap and statistics
A. Video and Photo
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 14 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) (10-3--11-3) v Shodai (O1w) (5-8--5-9) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. This was Terunofuji's 6th consecutive win.
2. Abi (S1w) (7-6--7-7) v Kotonowaka (M2w) (7-6--8-6) (Match Video) Abi is on the right. In a Kachi-koshi match, the Maegashira prevails over the Sekiwake.
3. Daieisho (K1w) (9-4--10-4) v Sadanoumi (M12w) (10-3--10-4) (Match Video) Daieisho is on the right. The Komusubi knocks the Maegashira out of a share of the lead, while improving his own Yusho (Championship) chances.
4. Kiribayama (M2e) (9-4--9-5) v Takanosho (M4w) (10-3--11-3) (Match Video) Kiribayama is on the left. Takanosho's win keeps him tied with the Yokozuna for 1st Place.
5. Wakamotoharu (M6w) (8-5--9-5) v Ichiyamamoto (M15w) (8-5--8-6) (Match Video) Wakamotoharu is on the right. He sends Ichiyamamoto to his 4th consecutive defeat via a stylish Utchari (Backward Pivot Throw), a move that almost always snatches victory from the jaws of certain defeat. It is the first time it has been used in this Top Division Basho.
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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.
Key action from the division 1 and 2 title races, giant Hokuseiho's promotion push, and key incidents from lower divisions. Plus, the latest on Ura's ankle.
There were no matches not covered by JSA today.
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Photos:
Nikkan Sports Day 14 Photo Feature: There are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (29 photos)
Mainichi Shimbun Day 14 photo feature (Japanese) (13 photos)
Japanese Sumo Association Twitter Feed provides a steady stream of great photos throughout the Basho. Look for the dates on the tweets for the latest ones. (Japanese)
Sumo Forum Day 13 Photo Feature: Note: these photographs are one day behind, but are certainly worth the wait. (English, from various sources) (186 photos)
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Injury news:
In a Basho that has been remarkable for its lack of injuries, only the 2nd Rikishi had to pull out today. Ura (M6e) lost by Oshidashi (Frontal Push Out) to Abi (S1w) yesterday. He went off the dohyo (ring) and landed awkwardly, injuring his ankle. He took the required fusen (forfeit) today and will finish the Basho at 9-5-1. Hopefully he will get the rest and rehab he needs to come back in July as one of the top ranked Maegashira.
Notable:
Both Terunofuji (Y1e) and Takanosho (M4w) won today, keeping them at the top of the leader board at 12-2. Teruofuji's 6th consecutive win was an easy 3 second Yorikiri (Frontal Force Out) over Shodai (O1w), leaving the Ozeki 5-9. The Yokozuna has now beaten two of the three Ozeki on his schedule and faces Mitakeumi (O1e) tomorrow. He lost today to Takakeisho (O2w). That loss left Mitakeumi 6-8. He now joins Shodai as Kadoban (must have a winning record in July or will lose Ozeki rank). Takakeisho faces Shodai tomorrow knowing that if he doesn't win, all three Ozeki will be Kadoban in July.
Wakatakakage (S1e) was the recipient of Ura's forfeit, making him 8-6 and still barely alive in his Ozeki run. He won 12 and the Yusho (Championship) in March. If he finishes this Basho with a win tomorrow, he will finish 9-6. He would need, most likely, 13 or more wins in July (depending on how his forfeit is weighed). And a Yusho (or Jun-Yusho--2nd place) wouldn't hurt. The way the Ozeki have gone so far (17-22), with possibly all three of them Kadoban, the Sumo Association may look on Wakatakakge with a little more lenience. Or not. Nobody really knows for sure.
As for the Yusho race, Takanosho takes on surprising Sadanoumi (M12w--10-4) tomorrow. Sadanoumi lost to Daieisho (K1w) today, leaving the Komusubi also 10-4. So, if Takanosho and Terunofuji win, there will be a playoff between them. If they both lose and Sadanoumi and Daieisho both win there will be a 4 way playoff. It should be an interesting day indeed.
Only three Rikishi, a very small number when compared to recent Basho, go into Day 15 with 7 wins. They are: Takakeisho (O2w), Abi (S1w), Shimanoumi (M8e) and Nishikigi (M10w). None of them are scheduled against each other. In other words there are no true "Darwin" matches (winner earns Kachi-koshi and promotion, loser receives make-koshi and demotion) tomorrow. It has been some time since that has been the case.
For the Day: (san'yaku)
Yokozuna: Terunofuji (Y1e)--(W) (11-3)
Ozeki: 18-24: Mitakeumi (O1e) (L) (6-8); Shodai (O1w) (L) (5-9); Takakeisho (O2w) (W) (7-7)
Sekiwake: 15-13: Wakatakakage (S1e) (W) (8-6), Abi (S1w) (L) (7-7)
Komusubi: 18-10 Hoshoryu (K1e) (W) (8-6); Daieisho (K1w) (W) (10-4)
Top Rankers finished 5-3 (.625) Today; In March they were 3-4 (.429).
Top Rankers are 62-50 (.554) through Day 14. In March they were 59-45 (.567).
Maegashira (Rank and File) were 1-3 (.250) against san'yaku today. In the Day standings Maegashira are 1-6-7 (.143--not counting ties)--against the Top Rankers. In March they were 3-2 (.600) in matches and 3-7-4 in the Day standings. (.300--not counting the ties). For the Basho they are 25-37 (.403). In March they were 29-42 (.408). One of the wins was a fusen (forfeit).
There were 11 Kimarite (finishing moves) used today, including 3 type of throws. In March there were 11, including 1 type of throw.
In Juryo (2nd Division), there were 6 Kimarite used today, including 1 type of throw. In March: 8, with 0 types of throws.
Fighting Time Today :
Makuuchi (Top Division)
Average: 9.9 seconds. In March: 9.5 seconds
Median Fighting Time: 5.4 seconds
Juryo (2nd Division) (see time-keeping caveats below)
Average: 8.1
Median: 6.9
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Quotable:
There's no use worrying about the title. I'm always focusing on the day's bout, doing what I need to do. And if all that comes together, I end up being champion.
Terunofuji (Y1e), after eating another Ozeki for lunch, this time Shodai (O1w), in 3 seconds.
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"Those movements are consistent with my style. I'm afraid it's just what happens. I needed to be hitting from lower down, really. There were no extra nerves though. I'm always tense up there. I think I've done well to stay in the hunt until today, and hopefully I can win tomorrow and build on that in July.
Sadanoumi (M12w), analyzing his loss to Daieisho (K1w)
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"I put my reflection on yesterday's faults to good use and really thrust my legs forward. I had pictured shoving him back, then diving inside right for the force out. But the win is the main thing. He came forward, my body just reacted, and I'm really delighted with the result.
Takanosho (M4w), on his win over Kiribayama (M2e)
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C. Condensed results (20 matches--280 total)
Key: Time of Match--s=seconds; Rank; Winner; Basho Record; Finishing Move; Rank; Loser; Basho Record
Day 14
Makuuchi (Top Division)
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Ichinojo (M1w) 0-0-14 (Covid)
Ishiura (M16e) 0-0-14 (Neck injury)
Onosho (M5e) 2-4-8 (including 1 forfeit loss) (Broken Rib)
03.3s J3e Mitoryu (6-8) yorikiri M17e Kotokuzan (2-12)
22.1s M16w Midorifuji (8-6) shitatenage M11w Chiyoshoma (6-8)
05.8s M10e Okinoumi (8-6) tsukiotoshi M17w Kagayaki (5-9)
31.1s M12e Myogiryu (6-8) sukuinage M9e Kotoshoho (6-8)
02.4s M13e Chiyotairyu (8-6) oshidashi M8e Shimanoumi (7-7)
08.7s M7e Takarafuji (3-11) yorikiri M14w Yutakayama (6-8)
05.2s M7w Kotoeko (6-8) yorikiri M15e Azumaryu (5-9)
24.2s M6w Wakamotoharu (9-5) utchari M15w Ichiyamamoto (8-6)
24.5s M5w Tobizaru (6-8) tsukidashi M14e Oho (6-8)
11.6s M13w Meisei (8-6) oshitaoshi M4e Endo (6-8)
05.4s M10w Nishikigi (7-7) oshidashi M3e Hokutofuji (4-10)
05.0s M3w Tamawashi (8-6) okuridashi M9w Tochinoshin (8-6)
13.2s M4w Takanosho (11-3) tsukiotoshi M2e Kiribayama (9-5)
08.7s M1e Takayasu (5-9) tsukiotoshi M8w Terutsuyoshi (4-10)
05.1s K1e Hoshoryu (8-6) okuridashi M11e Aoiyama (9-5)
02.8s K1w Daieisho (10-4) hatakikomi M12w Sadanoumi (10-4)
----- S1e Wakatakakage (8-6) fusen M6e Ura (9-5)
03.9s M2w Kotonowaka (8-6) tsukiotoshi S1w Abi (7-7)
02.3s O2w Takakeisho (7-7) oshidashi O1e Mitakeumi (6-8)
03.0s Y1e Terunofuji (11-3) yorikiri O1w Shodai (5-9)
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and Nikkansports.com length of bouts data (see result sources below)
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Juryo (Second Division--14 matches--191 total)
Partial or complete absences from this Basho
Kitanowaka (J5e) 1-6-5 (including 1 forfeit loss) (Thigh tendon injury)
He left the Basho on Day 6 and rejoined the Basho on Day 12
10.3s Ms2e Hokuseiho (5-2) yorikiri J11w Daishomaru (4-10)
06.4s J9w Kaisei (6-8) oshidashi J13e Chiyoarashi (4-10)
06.1s J14w Churanoumi (9-5) oshidashi J7e Enho (5-9)
05.6s J8w Asanowaka (9-5) yoritaoshi J7w Yago (4-10)
15.5s J6e Daiamami (10-4) katasukashi J11e Hiradoumi (7-7)
08.8s J6w Nishikifuji (10-4) oshidashi J13w Tochimaru (8-6)
00.4s J5e Kitanowaka (2-7-5) hatakikomi J8e Tokushoryu (9-5)
04.4s J10e Shimazuumi (7-7) yoritaoshi J4e Akua (4-10)
11.7s J12w Atamifuji (9-5) oshidashi J4w Tohakuryu (8-6)
19.7s J3w Ryuden (9-5) yorikiri J5w Daishoho (8-6)
10.1s J2e Chiyonokuni (5-9) tsukiotoshi J12e Shohozan (3-11)
07.0s J14e Takakento (7-7) tsukidashi J2w Tsurugisho (10-4)
01.4s J1e Chiyomaru (8-6) hikiotoshi J9e Kaisho (7-7)
05.3s J10w Bushozan (8-6) oshidashi J1w Hidenoumi (8-6)
Source: Sumo Reference (text results) and my own calculation of times using a stop watch app. (unofficial to say the least)
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D. Kimarite (Finishing Moves)
11 Finishing Moves Today, 26 Total (including 1 non-technique--losing technique, and 2 fusen [forfeit])
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)....................4(27)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri).................4(53)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi).................3(74)
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...................2(11)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).......................1(19)
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)...............1(10)
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)................1(5)