May 2022 Basho (Natu--Summer) Summary; Cumulative Statistics; Selected Comparisons with March 2022 Basho and Index to all Videos and Photos (Scroll to the bottom of the page)

Links to selected Basho (Tournament) Blog Posts--March 2020--Present

NOTE: CHRIS SUMO YOUTUBE HAS ORGANIZED ALL OF HIS VIDEOS FOR THIS BASHO INTO A PLAYLIST:

MAY 2022 SUMO: ON LOCATION!  (15 VIDEOS, ALMOST ALL LESS THAN 10 MINUTES). 
The Playlist videos cover each Day in chronological order. All major Top Division and numerous lower division bouts are analyzed.

NOTE: TABLES RESOLVE BEST IN LANDSCAPE VIEW ON A MOBILE PHONE 

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Match Videos: (For a full index, see below, under the summary)

Selected Chris Sumo Youtube Post Tournament Videos

Post Tournament videos will be added as they become available.

All NHK Video Highlights from one link (available through June 5). 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.

Daily Japan Sumo Association Youtube Videos (no commentary): see below under Index

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The May 2022 Basho Banzuke (Rankings)  featured 654 Rikishi (wrestlers) in 6 Divisions. There were 2,342 results. If you had a "season pass", i.e. all matches, all days, you would have seen an average of 156 matches every day. 11 of the results were "fusen" (forfeits).

The March 2022 Basho Banzuke (Rankings) featured 626.. There were 2,260 results. If you had a "season pass", i.e. all matches, all days, you would have seen an average of 150 matches every day. 22 of the results were "fusen" (forfeits).

The January 2022 Basho Banzuke featured 649.. There were 2,272 results. If you had a "season pass", i.e. all matches, all days, you would have seen an average of 151 matches every day. 16 of the results were "fusen" (forfeits) 

Rikishi and Bout Number Source: Ichimon (Stable Group) results listing at Sumo Forum--see below. Fusen source: Sumo Reference Bout Queries for all matches.

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Notable: (Also see Day 15)

In a Basho that had many twists and turns, Terunofuji (Y1e) emerged with his 7th Top Division Yusho (Championship), his 3rd in 5 Basho as a Yokozuna. At the half way point, it looked like he might not make it through the whole 15 Days, much less win it all. Beaten on Opening Day by Daieisho (K1w--January 2022 Champion), conceding two Kinboshi (Gold Star wins by a Maegashira [Rank and Filer] over a Yokozuna), he was clearly still feeling the effects of nagging heel and knee injuries that forced him out of the March Basho. Suggestions were made by some media and fans that he should drop out of this Basho in order to allow his injuries to heel. 

He answered by winning his last 7 consecutive bouts to turn a 5-3 first half into a 12-3 Yusho. On the way there, he was 6-0 against the other san'yaku (Top Rankers), including commanding wins over the 3 Ozeki on the last three days. He used eight different Kimarite (finishing moves), .667 of all of his wins. Six of his wins came in over 10 seconds. Four of those came in over 20. It was not an easy Basho for him. 

In the end, he did what all great athletes do. He won when he was not at his best. He won when it really counted, undefeated in the 2nd week, with theoretically the most difficult competition of all. It was the big story of the Basho. And while there is always the background noise about how long he is going to last on those knees, which were greatly responsible for his demise from Ozeki all the way to Jonidan (Division 5--non-salaried) before working his way back up, he is showing, with each Basho, that he is a worthy Yokozuna, an excellent technician with the heart of a lion.

The other big story of this Basho was not so inspiring. The three Ozeki put together a combined record of 19-26. Two of them (Mitakeumi--O1e and Shodai--O1w) finished Make-koshi (losing record--6-9 and 5-10 respectively). They enter the July Basho Kadoban (required to have a winning record or they will lose Ozeki rank). This is not good for a sport in which only Ozeki can become Yokozuna. An Ozeki must win consecutive Basho (in most cases) in order to become a Yokozuna. And when the present Yokozuna could easily retire with collapsed knees at any time, the sport faces a possible "Yokozunaless" future every time he steps into the ring. There are two san'yaku who are on "Ozeki" runs at this time. Wakatakakage (S1e), March Champion and winner of 9 matches this basho is one, and Daieisho (K1w), who won 11 matches in this Basho is the other. Although not set in stone, the basic rule is that a san'yaku Rikishi must win 33 times in 3 consecutive Basho to be promoted to Ozeki. If one or more of the present Ozeki lose rank, the roster may become quite threadbare at the top. And while there is much talent that is rising, it takes a long time to get to the top. This is the challenge that the sport faces in the post Hakuho era. 

For the first time, I have provided some coverage of the Division 2 (Juryo--salaried) Basho, including daily results and standings, Kimarite statistics, Match Time statistics, a daily "pennant race" chart for all Kachi-koshi (8 or more wins) Rikishi, and Top Rank performance for Rikishi from J5-J1. It was an exciting competition, ending in a playoff (see below). 

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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)

Y=Yusho (Championship); J=Jun Yusho (2nd Place); G=Special Prize--Gino Sho (Technique Prize); K=Special Prize--Kanto Sho (Fighting Spirit Prize) S=Special Prize--Shukun Sho (Outstanding Performance Prize). For Special Prize criteria see the Special Prize Wikipedia article. There was no Gino-Sho presented in this Basho. Note: the numbers next to Terunofuji are the number of Yusho he has won as a Top Division (Makuuchi) Rikishi, and how many of those as a Yokozuna


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 12 (Y--7--3)

Daieisho     (K1w)   1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 5  6  7  8  9 10 11 (J-S)
Takanosho    (M4w)   0 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7  8  9 10 10 11 11 (J-S)
Sadanoumi    (M12w)  1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7  7  8  9 10 10 11 (J-K)
Kiribayama   (M2e)   1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 6  7  8  8  9  9 10
Aiyoyama     (M11e)  1 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 7  7  7  8  9  9 10
Wakatakakage (S1e)   1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4  5  6  6  7  89
Kotonowaka   (M2w)   1 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 5  6  6  6  7  8  9
Tamawashi    (M3w)   1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 5  5  5  6  7  8  9
Ura          (M6e)   0 1 2 3 3 3 4 5 6  7  8  9  9  99
Wakamotoharu (M6w)   1 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5  6  6  7  8  9  9
Okinoumi     (M10e)  1 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 4  4  5  6  7  8  9
Midorifuji   (M16w)  0 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 5  6  6  6  7  8  9 
Takakeisho   (O2w)   0 1 1 2 3 3 5 5 5  5  6  6  7  7  8 
Hoshoryu     (K1e)   0 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6  6  6  7  7  8  8
Tochinoshin  (M9w)   0 0 0 1 2 3 4 4 5  6  7  8  8  8  8 
Nishikigi    (M10w)  0 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4  4  5  6  6  7  8 
Chiyotairyu  (M13e)  0 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 5  6  7  7  7  8  8
Meisei       (M13w)  1 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 5  5  5  6  7  8  8
Ichiyamamoto (M15w)  1 2 3 4 5 5 5 6 7  8  8  8  8  8  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)
Y=Yusho (Championship); J=Jun Yusho (2nd Place--in this case in a playoff) 

Day               1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Playoff 

Nishikifuji(J6w)  1 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 7  7  7  8  9 10 11  W (Y)
Daiamami   (J6e)  0 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6  6  7  8  9 10 11  L (J)

Tsurugisho (J2w)  1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6  7  8  9 10 10 10 
Asanowaka  (J8w)  0 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 6  7  7  7  8  9 10
Atamifuji  (J12w) 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7  7  7  8  8  9 10
Ryuden     (M3w)  1 2 3 4 5 6*6 6 6  6  7  8  8  9  9
Tohakuryu  (J4w)  0 0 1 2 3 4 4 4 5  6  7  7  8  8  9
Daishoho   (J5w)  1 1 1 1 2 3 4 5 5  6  7  7  8  8  9
Tokushoryu (J8e)  1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7  8  8  9  9  9  9
Bushozan   (J10w) 0 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 3  4  5  6  7  8  9
Churanoumi (J14w) 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 5 5  6  6  7  8  9  9
Chiyomaru  (J1e)  1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5  5  6  6  7  8  8 
Hidenoumi  (J1w)  0 1 1 1 2 3 4 4 5  6  7  7  8  8  8 
Hiradumi   (J11e) 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 5 6  7  7  7  7  7  8
Tochimaru  (J13w) 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6  6  6  7  8  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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Summary of Terunofuji Tournament, Day by Day
Key: Day #; Time of the match in seconds; Rank; Name; Record; Kimarite (winning technique with link to demonstration of that technique--NHK); Rank, Name, Record. 

Note: Day number is linked to a video of the match. Terunofuji is on the left in each match.

Day 1: 03.9s K1w Daieisho (1-0) Frontal Push Out (oshidashi) Y1e Terunofuji (0-1)

Day 224.8s Y1e Terunofuji (1-1) Arm Lock Throw (kotenage) M1e Takayasu (0-2)

Day 322.0s Y1e Terunofuji (2-1) Twisting Backward Knee Trip (kirikaeshi) M2e  Kiribayama (1-2)

Day 407.0s Y1e Terunofuji (3-1) Frontal Force Out (yorikiri) M2w Kotonowaka (3-1)

Day 505.3s Y1e Terunofuji (4-1) Arm Barring Force Down (kimetaoshi) M3e  Hokutofuji (1-4)

Day 602.0s M3w Tamawashi (5-1) Frontal Push Out (oshidashi) Y1e Terunofuji (4-2)

Day 709.3s Y1e Terunofuji (5-2) Slap Down (hatakikomi) M4e Endo (3-4)

Day 803.4s M4w Takanosho (6-2) Frontal Force Out (yorikiri) Y1e Terunofuji (5-3)
Note that Terunofuji has one foot out when he throws out Takanosho

Day 930.9s Y1e Terunofuji (6-3) Arm Barring Force Out (kimedashi) M5w Tobizaru (5-4)
The Yokozuna's favorite power move. He used it twice in this Basho and has used it 29 times in his career (6.21% of all his wins, overall rate of the Kimarite is 0.43%)

Day 1012.8s Y1e Terunofuji (7-3) Frontal Crush Out (yoritaoshi) K1e Hoshoryu (6-4)

The Yokozuna's last five bouts match him against the two Sekiwake and three Ozeki, the highest ranking Rikishi (beside himself) in the Basho

Day 1103.1s Y1e Terunofuji (8-3) Frontal Push Out (oshidashi) S1w Abi (5-6)

Day 1248.9s Y1e Terunofuji (9-3) Arm Barring Force Out (kimedashi) S1e     Wakatakakage (6-6)

Day 1316.6s Y1e Terunofuji (10-3) Frontal Crush Out (yoritaoshi) O2w Takakeisho (6-7)

Day 1403.0s Y1e Terunofuji (11-3) Frontal Force Out (yorikiri) O1w Shodai (5-9)

Day 1507.0s Y1e Terunofuji (12-3) Frontal Force Out (yorikiri) O1e  Mitakeumi (6-9)

TERUNOFUJI--3RD YOKOZUNA AND 7TH MAKUUCHI (TOP DIVISION) YUSHO (CHAMPIONSHIP) (includes the championship winning match video from a different angle than below. (Japanese) 


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Kimarite (Finishing Move) Summary (total in Basho) There were 26 Winning and 1 Non-winning Techniques in the Basho

TERUNOFUJI (Y1E)--WINNER OF MARCH 2022 BASHO

Source: Sumo Reference Bout Query

Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             3(58)
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi)        2(3)
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)           2(11)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)                   1(21)
Arm Barring Force Down (Kimetaoshi)      1(1)
Twisting Backward Knee Trip (Kirikaeshi) 1(1)
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)                1(8)           
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)             1(76)

12 wins/8 Kimarite (.667)

Out 8(176); Down 4(120)
Frontal 5(161); Barring 1(4); Lock 1(7) ; Twisting Backward 1(1)
Force 6(63); Crush 2(11); Push 1(97); Slap 1(21); Throw 1(37); Trip 1(1)
Arm 4(40); Knee 1(1)

Losing:

Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi) 2(76)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri) 1(58)

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WAKATAKAKAGE (S1E) (12-3)--WINNER OF MARCH 2022 BASHO

Source: Sumo Reference Bout Query

There were 30 Winning and 1 Non-winning Techniques in the Basho

Winning: *=only Kimarite in all 6 Division Basho

Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)            8(73)
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)             1(9)
Rear Push Down (Okuritaoshi)            1(1)* 
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)               1(14)
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)          1(8)

Playoff: 
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage) 1(2)

13 wins/6 Kimarite (.462)

Out 9(181); Down 4(126)
Frontal 9(182); Rear 1(13); Pulling 1(5)
Force 8(75); Crush 1(8); Push 1(96); Throw 1(47); Thrust 1(32)
Over 1(17)
Arm 1(46)

Losing:

Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)2(73)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)      1(31)

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MITAKEUMI (S1E)--WINNER OF JANUARY 2022 BASHO (13-2)

Kimarite (Finishing Move) Summary (total in Basho)

Source: Sumo Reference Bout Query

There were 27 Winning and 2 Non-winning Techniques in the Basho

Winning:

Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)................7(76)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)................5(73)
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)..................1(12)

13 Wins/3 Kimarite (.231)

Out 13; Down 0
Frontal 12; Rear 1
Push 8; Force 5 

Losing:

Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)................1(76)
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi).................1(14)

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Match Time

TERUNOFUJI (Y1e) 12-3--Yusho

Total Time: 3 minutes, 20.0 seconds (200)
Longest: 48.9 s (v Waktakakage, Day 12)
Shortest: 2.0s (v Tamawashi, Day 6)
Average 13.3 s
Median:  7.0 s

TERUNOFUJI Time (seconds/#)

0-4.9.......5
5-9.9.......4
10-19.9.....2
20-29.9.....2
30-39.9.....1
40-49.9.....1

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WAKATAKAKGE (Se) (12-3) (1-0)--Yusho

*=Longest of the Basho

Total Time: 4 minutes, 8.9 seconds (248.9)
Longest: 119.0 s* (v Ichinojo, Day 9)
Shortest: 1.3 s (v Tamawashi, Day 1)
Average 15.6 s
Median:  7.7 s

WAKATAKAKAGE Time (seconds/#)

0-4.9.......3
5-9.9.......7
10-19.9.....4
110-119.9...1

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Mitakeumi (S1e)--January Basho Yusho (13-2)

Total Time: 1 minutes, 40.2 seconds (100.2)
Longest: 21.1 s (v Shodai, Day 11)
Shortest: 2.3 s (v Endo, Day 6; Okinoumi, Day 9; Onosho, Day 12)
Average 6.7 s
Median:  5.7 s

Mitakeumi Time (seconds/#)

0-4.9.......6
5-9.9.......7
10-19.9.....1
20-29.9.....1

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Special Prizes: Source: Sumo Reference Sansho page

Gino-Sho (Technique Prize): None awarded
Shukun-Sho (Outstanding Performance Prize): Daieisho (K1w) (his 5th); Takanosho (M4w) (his 1st)
Kanto-Sho (Fighting Spirit Prize): Sadanoumi (M12w) (his 2nd)

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Other Championships: Source for Banzuke (Record by Ranking Chart) is Sumo Reference. See legend at the bottom of each link for more information. Source for all video: Chris Sumo Youtube: Video links are directly to the matches; Japan Sumo Association; Tachiai.org

Yusho=Playoff winner; Jun-Yusho (2nd Place); Divisions 3-6 are non-salaried

JURYO (Division 2--salaried)

Day 15: PLAYOFF

Nishikifuji (J6w) (10-4--11-4-W) v Daiamami (J6e) (10-4--11-4--L) (Match Video) Nishikifuj is on the right). Nishikifuji finishes with a flourish, winning the Playoff to cap a 5 match winning streak and ending Diamami's 5 match winning streak, to sweep the top 2 Division championships for Isegahama Stable.

"It's great I could win this in the final meet before Coach Ajigama's (ex Rikishi Aminishiki--who was a 23 year veteran of Sumo, and fought in 97 Top Division Basho, reaching as high as Sekiwake, with 14 Special Prizes, 8 Kinboshi--Maegashira wins over Yokozuna, and 2 Jun-Yusho--2nd Place finishes. Of 1399 Top Division matches, he missed 45.)



MAKUSHITA (Division 3--non-salaried)

Day 13: Oshoma (Ms8e) (6-0--7-0) v Kitaharima (Ms30e) (6-0--6-1) (Direct Link to Match Video)

"I'd been tensing up since last night and felt stiff in training all morning. But once at ringside I became more defiant." Oshoma, on his win.

Oshoma wins Division 3 and is promoted to Juryo (Division 2--salaried)



SANDANME (Division 4--non-salaried)

Day 13: Kamitani (Sd29w) (6-0--7-0) v Hatsuyama (Sd65w)(6-0--6-1) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Kamitani is Champion of Division 4 and earns a promotion to Division 3.

"A tough one to take. I thought he'd come with arms out front, and tried to drag him into the grapple. With more care going forward, I wouldn't have fallen. Time to train and improve."
A disappointed Hatsuyama, 1st ever Rikishi from Tokyo University, on his loss. For more on Hatsuyama, see this Kyodo News article.



JONIDAN (Division 5--non-salaried)

Day 15: PLAYOFF

Kototebakari (Jd21e) (7-0--W) v Hanafusa (Jd72e) (7-0--L) (Direct Link to Match Video) Kototebakari (younger brother of Kotoshoho [M9e]) is now 14-0 in his first 2 Yusho and headed up to Sandanme (Division 4) in July. Chris Sumo notes that one of his opponents in that Basho may be ex Ozeki Asanoyama, who is coming back from a one year suspension due to breaking Covid restrictions (and then lying about it). Wouldn't that be an interesting bout?

"I focused too much on right grip and neglected to use my left. Sheer tenacity kept me in at the end. I want to use that going forward." Kototebakari analyzing his win, in one of the better matches in any Division in the Basho.



JONOKUCHI(Division 6--non-salaried)

Day 15: FOUR WAY PLAYOFF

Chris Sumo Youtube

1st Semi-final: Kazekeno (Jk22e) (6-1--W) v Kanji (Jk14e) (6-1--L) v (Direct Link to Match Video)
2nd Semi-final: Yamato (Jk10w) (6-1--W) v Arise (Jk20e) (6-1--L) (Direct Link to Match Video)
FINAL: Kazekeno (Jk22e) (6-1--W--W) v Yamato (Jk10w) (6-1--W--L) v (Direct Link to Match Video)

Tachiai.org

Jonokuchi Playoff, covering Day 15.  Contains videos of the same Jonokuchi and Jonidan playoffs in the Chris Sumo Youtube above, but from different angles and with added print commentary. 

"My student (University Sumo) results weren't enough to earn a fast track (to Division 5 or 4). So I've got to motor up this rankings chart. There are guys my age (22) on salaries (Division 2) already."
Kazakeno, motoring on up to Jonidan (Division 5) for the July Basho.


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Results and Statistics

FINAL AND DAY BY DAY--BY ORDER OF  BOUT--ALL DIVISIONS(Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page



Sekitori  Basho Cumulative Win-Loss Matrix (Makuuchi and Juryo--all salaried rikishi)
x=match up cannot happen except in a playoff because Rikishi are in the same Heya (Stable)

FINAL AND DAY BY DAY--BY BANZUKE (RANKINGS)--ALL DIVISIONS(Sumo Reference)--includes Standings--see left side of the page

FINAL AND DAY BY DAY--BY ORDER OF  BOUT--ALL DIVISIONS: (Japan Sumo Association--Latest Basho only)

BANZUKE--ALL DIVISIONS--with links to Rikishi (wrestler), place of origin, and stable  (Japan Sumo Association--Latest Basho only)

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--May Basho) 

Stable Report (Sumo Forum--Cumulative for July 2021 to May 2022 by winning percentage)

Stable Report (Sumo Forum--July 2021 to May 2022 by Kachi-koshi [winning record]  percentage) 

Stable (Beya) Guide (Japanese Sumo Association [in English])

Cumulative Basho Ichimon Statistics: (for component stables of each Ichimon as of February 2022, see Wikipedia listing, and sort by Ichimon). There are, at present (May 2022) 43 stables. There are 5 Ichimon.  Ichimon  "tend to cooperate closely on inter-stable training and the occasional transfer of personnel." (Wikipedia Sumo Glossary of terms) A new Stable Takekuma, a member of Diwanoumi Ichimon, opened in February 2022.

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Kensho Report (Sumo Forum--Day by Day)

Kensho refers to the envelopes that winning Rikishi receive after selected bouts. There is money in the envelopes (representing approximately 70,000 yen [about 566 US dollars]--note: these figures may be out of date), although there is only about half that amount of money in the envelopes. The money is put up by corporate sponsors, whose banners are paraded around the Dohyo (ring) before the match. The winner gets all the envelopes, but not all the money (Sumo Association gets some, etc.). For a more complete explanation see the Introductory Post. The higher ranked the Rikishi, for the most part, the more prize money that is put up.  

Terunofuji (Y1e) (13-2) finished with the most envelopes, 343, for an average of 26.4 envelopes per win. In March, Mitakeumi (O2w) (11-4) finished with the most envelopes, 194 for an average of 17.6 envelopes per win. In January: Terunofuji (Y1e) (11-4) finished with the most envelopes, 288, for an average of 26.2 envelopes per win.

Takakeisho (O2w) 8-7) finished 2nd with 127, for an average of 15.9 envelopes per win. In March, Shodai (O1e (9-6) finished 2nd with 138, for an average of 15.3 envelopes per win.  It was a remarkable total for a Rikishi who began the Basho at 1-5. In January: Mitakeumi (S1e) (13-2) finished 2nd with 187 (including the 55 he earned by beating Terunofuji on Day 15), for an average of 14.4 per win.

Daieisho (K1) (11-4) finished 3rd with 106, for an average of 7.1 envelopes per win. In March Takakeisho (O1w) (8-7) finished 3rd with 116, for an average of 14.5 envelopes per win. He finished the Basho with 4 consecutive defeats. In January: Abi (M6w) (12-3) finished 3rd with 93, for an average of 7.7 per win. 

Other Yusho Contenders

Takanosho (M4w) (11-4) finished 6th with 72, for an average of 6.5 envelopes per win. 

Sadanoumi (M12w) (11-4) finished with 13 in 4 winning matches, for an average of 3.3 envelopes per win. He also lost 2 matches with Kensho (4 total envelopes).

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Kimarite (Finishing Move) Statistics for all Divisions (Sumo Forum) (Note: Kimarite statistics from the 3 Playoffs [5 matches] are not included). Add 3 Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi), 1 Leg Pick (Ashitori), and 1 Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)


To sort by Division, modify the query and check the Division(s) you are interested in. For Individual results, click on "expand").

There were 33 winning and 4 non-winning (losing) Kimarite. There were also 11 Fusen (forfeits) and 2 Honsuko (disqualifications). 

5 Kimarite were used only once in the Tournament (4 winning and 1 non-winning [losing]). None of those occurred in Makuuchi (Top Division). 

In March:

There were 44 winning and 3 non-winning (losing) Kimarite. There were also 11 Fusen (forfeits) and 3 Honsuko (disqualifications). 

10 Kimarite were used only once in the Tournament (9 winning and 1 non-winning [losing]). Three of those occurred in Makuuchi (Top Division). They were: 

Over Thigh Scooping Body Drop (Komatasukui) by Terutsuyoshi (M11w)(8-7) on Day 14

Head Twisting Throw (Kubihineri) by Tochinoshin (M15w) (9-6) on Day 4

Rear Lifting Body Slam (Okuritsuriotoshi) by Wakatakakage (S1e) (12-3, 1-0--Yusho) on Day 7 

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Number of winning Finishing Moves as a percent of all winning finishing moves (March Basho--10 wins or more) (Source: Sumo Reference Bout Queries--Rikishi links are to  chronological results; w/l links are to individual bout queries)

Number(total in Basho)

TERUNOFUJI (Y1E): 12-3 

Winning: 8 of 12 (.667)

Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             3(58)
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi)        2(3)
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)           2(11)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)                   1(21)
Arm Barring Force Down (Kimetaoshi)      1(1)
Twisting Backward Knee Trip (Kirikaeshi) 1(1)
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)                1(8)           
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)             1(76)

Losing: 2 of 3 (.667)

Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)             2(76)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             1(58)

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Daieisho (K1w): 11-4

Winning: 4 of 11 (.364)

Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)             5(76)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)                   3(21)
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)              2(9)
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)                1(28)

Losing: 4 of 4 (1.000)

Slap Down (Hatakikomi)                   1(21)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)             1(76)
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)                1(28)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             1(58)
          
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Takanosho (M4w): 11-4 

Winning: 5 of 11 (.455)

Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             4(58)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)             3(76)
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)                2(28)
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage) 1(2)
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)           1(11)

Losing: 3 of 4 (.750)

Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)                2(28)
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)              1(9)
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)           1(6)

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Sadanoumi (M12w): 11-4

Winning: 4 of 11 (.364)

Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)             4(76)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             3(58)
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)           3(11)
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)           1(6)

Losing: 3 of 4 (.750)

Slap Down (Hatakikomi)                   2(21)
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage)            1(5) 
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             1(58)

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Kiribayama (M2e): 10-5

Winning: 6 of 10 (.600)

Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             3(58)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)                   2(21)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)             2(76)
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi                1(11)
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)                1(28)
Twisting Over Arm Throw (Uwatehineri)    1(1)          

Losing: 4 of 5 (.800)

Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             2(58)
Twisting Backward Knee Trip (Kirikaeshi) 1(1)
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)                1(8)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             1(58)

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Aoiyama (M11e): 10-5

Winning: 6 of 10 (.600)

Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage)                3(8)
Slap Down (Hatakikomi)                   2(21)
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)             2(76)
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)              1(9)
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)          1(17)
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)                1(28)

Losing: 4 of 5 (.800)

Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi)             2(76)
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi)  1(9)
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)               1(11)
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri)             1(58)


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Kimarite (Finishing Moves): Note: finishing move links below link to short NHK videos demonstrating the technique.

Key: Finishing Move: # (May 2022--26 winning and 1 non-winning; [losing] plus 2  Fusen [forfeit]); # (March 2022--29 winning and 1 non-winning; [losing], plus 3 Fusen) 


Source: Sumo Reference Bout Queries


Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi).................76--69
Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri).................58--73
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)....................28--14
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).......................21--31
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)..............17--17
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)...................11--11
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)...............11---8
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)...............10--12
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)...................9---9
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi).......9---3
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage).....................8---6
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)....................8--15
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)................6--14
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage).................5---3
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage).......4---2
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi).............3---0
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage)....2---2
Arm Bar Throw (Tottari).......................2---2
Backward Force Down (Abisetaoshi).............1---1
Leg Pick (Ashitori)...........................1---0
Arm Barring Force Down (Kimetaoshi).......... 1---0
Twisting Backward Knee Trip (Kirikaeshi)......1---1
Two Handed Head Twist Down (Tokkurinage)......1---0
Frontal Thrust Down (Tsukitaoshi).............1---1
Backward Pivot Throw (Utchari)................1---0
Twisting Over Arm Throw (Uwatehineri).........1---0

Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake)..............0---1
Head Lock Throw (Kubinage)....................0---1
Over Thigh Scooping Body Drop (Komatasukui)...0---1
Head Twisting Throw (Kubihineri)..............0---1
Rear Lifting Body Slam (Okuritsuriotoshi).....0---1
Rear Push Down (Okuritaoshi)..................0---2
Outside Leg Trip (Sotogake)...................0---1
Frontal Lift Out (Tsuridashi).................0---2
Thigh Grabbing Push Down (Watashikomi)........0---2

Non-Technique (Losing Technique)

Hand Touch Down (Tsukite).....................1---0

Knee Touch Down(Tsukihiza)....................0---1

Fusen (Forfeit)...............................2---3

Total: May 297 Decisions plus 2 Fusen; March: 305 Decisions plus 3 Fusen

Juryo--2nd Division


Frontal Force Out (Yorikiri).................53--61
Frontal Push Out (Oshidashi).................46--51
Slap Down (Hatakikomi).......................17--18
Thrust Down (Tsukiotoshi)....................16---9
Hand Pull Down (Hikiotoshi)..................13---2
Frontal Crush Out (Yoritaoshi)...............11---6
Frontal Push Down (Oshitaoshi)................9---6
Beltless Arm Throw (Sukuinage)................9---1
Frontal Thrust Out (Tsukidashi)...............7---3
Over Arm Throw (Uwatenage)....................6---7
Rear Push Out (Okuridashi)....................4---7
Pulling Under Arm Throw (Shitatedashinage)....4---3
Pulling Over Arm Throw (Uwatedashinage).......3---6
Under Shoulder Swing Down (Katasukashi).......2---9
Under Arm Throw (Shitatenage).................2---4
Hooking Inner Thigh Throw (Kakenage)..........1---0
Arm Lock Throw (Kotenage).....................1---6
Head Lock Throw (Kubinage)....................1---1
Twisting Under Arm Throw (Shitatehineri)......1---0
Thigh Grabbing Push Down (Watashikomi)........1---0

The Fishermans Throw (Amiuchi)................0---1
Arm Grabbing Force Out (Hikkake)..............0---1
Arm Barring Force Out (Kimedashi).............0---1
Arm Barring Force Down (Kimetaoshi)...........0---1
Arm Locking Twist Down (Kotehineri)...........0---1
Outside Leg Trip (Sotogake)...................0---1
Arm Bar Throw (Tottari).......................0---1
Frontal Lift Out (Tsuridashi).................0---1
Twisting Over Arm Throw (Uwatehineri).........0---1

Disqualification (Hansoku)....................0---1

Total: May 208 Decisions plus 1 Fusen; March: 210 Decisions 


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Match Times

Makuuchi--Top Division

Cumulative Match Times (May 2022--297 matches)

Total Time: 54 minutes 7.4 seconds (3247.4)
Longest Match: 123.8 (Winner listed 1st) (Chiyoshoma v Takarafuji) (Day 8)
Shortest Match: 0.8 s (Winner listed 1st) (Mitakeumi v Hokutofuji) (Day 6)
Average: 11.6 s
Median: 6.4 s
Mode: 5.1 s (7)

20 MATCHES EACH DAY, EXCEPT FOR DAY 15, WHICH HAD 19. ON DAY 5 AND DAY 14 THERE WERE ONLY 19 TIMED MATCHES, DUE TO ONE FUSEN (FORFEIT) ON EACH OF THOSE DAYS.

Daily Cumulative Average: (D1-9.9, D2-9.3, D3-9.7, D4-9.6, D5-10.1, D6-10.3, D7-10.9, D8-11.4, D9-11.8, D10-11.5, D11-11.7, D12-12.0, D13-11.8, D14-11.7, D15-11.6

Daily Cumulative Median (D1-6.1, D2-6.2, D3-7.0, D4-7.0, D5-6.9, D6-7.0, D7-6.9, D8-6.7, D9-6.6, D10-6.5, D11-6.6, D12-6.5, D13-6.4, D14-6.3, D15-6.4)

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Cumulative Match Times (March 2022--308 matches)

Total Time: 52 minutes 54.8 seconds (3,174.8)
Longest Match: 119.0 s (Wakatakakage v Ichinojo) (Day 9)
Shortest Match: 0.6 s (Chiyotairyu v Wakamotoharu)(Day 13)
Average (308 matches): 10.3 s 

Key: Time(number of matches)

Cumulative Average Per DayD1-6.8(21)D2-8.6(21); D3-8.8(21)D4-8.4(20)D5-8.5(21)D6-9.0(20)D7-9.2(19)D8- 9.5(20)D9-10.5(20)D10-10.6(20)D11-10.6(20)D12-10.3(21)D13-10.3(21)D14-10.2(21)D15-10.3(22)

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Cumulative Match Times (January 2022--291 matches)

Total Time:  52 minutes 7.6 seconds (3127.6)
Longest Match: 178.4 s (Ichinojo v Takarafuji) (Day 12)
Shortest Match: 0.8 s (Hoshoryu v Takanosho) (Day 11)
Average (291 matches): 10.7 s 

Key: Time(number of matches)

Cumulative Average Per Day: D1-8.8(20); D2-6.5(20); D3-9.9(20); D4-11.4(19); D5-10.9(20); D6-7.5(20); D7-10.0(20); D8-13.3(20); D9-11.8(20); D10-11.1(20); D11-12.7(18); D12-17.8(18); D13-12.8(18); D14-7.7(19); D15-9.1(19)

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Cumulative Match Times (November--299 matches)

Total Time: 1 hour 37.3 seconds (3637.3)
Longest Match: 212.6 s (Takayasu v Shimanoumi) (Day 4)
Shortest Match: 0.4 s (Kotoeko v Terutsuyoshi) (Day 8)
Average (299 matches): 12.2 s 

Cumulative Average Per Day: D1-8.6; D2-13.1; D3-13.5; D4-15.7; D5-14.7; D6-14.3; D7-13.6; D8-13.7; D9-13.3; D10-12.8; D11-12.6; D12-12.9; D13-12.5; D14-12.4; D15-12.2)

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Time/Matches 

May 2022(297)--March 2022(308)--January 2022(291)--November 2021(299)
                 
                    May            March          January       November
              
0-4.9 seconds:   114(.384)-------124(.403)-------98(.337)-----117(.391)
5-9.9 seconds:    89(.300)--------96(.312--------99(.340)------93(.311)
10-19.9 seconds:  48(.162)--------53(.172)-------60(.206)------52(.174)
20-29.9 seconds:  23(.078)--------13(.042)-------20(.068)------20(.067)
30-39.9 seconds:  13(.044)--------10(.032)--------5(.017)-------4(.013)
40-49.9 seconds:   3(.010)---------7(.023)--------5(.017)-------4(.013)
50-59.9 seconds:   1(.003)---------2(.006)--------2(.006)-------2(.007)
60-69.9 seconds:   0---------------0--------------0-------------1(.003)
70-79.9 seconds:   3(.010)---------1(.003)--------0-------------0
80-89.9 seconds:   0---------------1(.003)--------0-------------1(.003)
90-99.9 seconds:   0---------------0--------------1(.003)-------0
100-109.9 seconds: 1(.003)---------0--------------0-------------1(.003)
110-119.9 seconds: 1(.003)---------1(.003)--------0-------------0
120-129.9 seconds: 1(.003)---------0--------------0-------------0
140-149.9 seconds: 0---------------0--------------0-------------1(.003)
150-159.9 seconds: 0---------------0--------------0-------------1(.003)
160-169.9 seconds: 0---------------0--------------0-------------1(.003)
170-179.9 seconds: 0---------------0--------------1(.003)-------0
180-189.9 seconds: 0---------------0--------------1(.003)-------0
210-219.9 seconds: 0---------------0--------------0-------------1(.003)   

Match time information is archived at Honbasho Talk Discussion at Sumo Forum. (See Bout Length and scroll the Discussion for previous Basho).
  
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Juryo (2nd Division) (Note: these are not official times. I could not find official times for these matches, so I timed them myself with a stopwatch app.)

Cumulative Match Times (May 2022--207 matches)

Total Time: 32 minutes, 38.2 seconds (1958.2) 
Longest Match: 55.6 s (Takakento v Shohozan) (Day 5)
Shortest Match: 0.4 s (Kitanowaka v Tokushoryu ) (Day 14)
Average: 9.5 s
Median: 6.4 s
Mode: 4.2 s (7) 

14 MATCHES EACH DAY, EXCEPT FOR DAYS 6-11, WHICH HAD 13. DAY 15 HAD 17 MATCHES, INCLUDING A PLAYOFF. ON DAY 5 THERE WERE ONLY 13 TIMED MATCHES, DUE TO A FUSEN (FORFEIT) 

Daily Cumulative Average: (D1-9.0, D2-10.6, D3-9.8, D4-10.2, D5-10.8, D6-10.8, D7-10.2, D8- 9.9, D9-9.7, D10-9.9, D11-9.9, D12-10.1, D13-9.8, D14-9.7, D15-9.5) 
Daily Total Median (D1-7.2, D2-7.5, D3-7.2, D4-5.6, D5-7.4, D6-7.6, D7-7.3, D8-7.3, D9-6.6, D10-6.9, D11-6.6, D12-7.0, D13-6.9, D14-6.9, D15-6.4)

Time/Matches 

0-4.9 seconds:        85(.411)   
5-9.9 seconds:        59(.285)    
10-19.9 seconds:      39(.188)
20-29.9 seconds:      14(.068)
30-39.9 seconds        9(.043)
50-59.9 seconds        1(.005)

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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 

Makuuchi (Top Division) 

Kachi-Koshi--There were 20 Kachi-koshi with a combined record of 184-115-1 (.615) 

Day 8: None

Day 9: None

Day 10: Takanosho (M4w) 11-4; Ichiyamamoto (M15w) 8-7

Day 11: Terunofuji (Y1e) 12-3; Kiribayama (M2e) 10-5; Ura (M6e) 9-5-1 (including 1 forfeit loss); Sadanoumi (M12w) 11-4

Day 12: Daieisho (K1w) 11-4; Tochinoshin (M9w) 8-7; Aoiyama (M11e) 10-5

Day 13: Wakamotoharu (M6w) 9-6 

Day 14: Wakatakakage (S1e) 9-6 (including 1 forfeit win); Hoshoryu (K1e) 8-7; Kotonowaka (M2w) 9-6; Tamawashi (M3w) 9-6; Okinoumi (M10w) 9-6; Chiyotairyu (M13e) 8-7; Meisei (M13w) 8-7; Midorifuji (M16w) 9-6 

Day 15: Takakeisho (O2w) 8-7; Nishikigi (M10w) 8-7 

Make-Koshi--There were 22 Make-koshi with a combined record of 110-181-39 (.378)

Day 8: Takarafuji (M7e) 4-11; Ichinojo (M1w) 0-0-15; Onosho (M5e) 2-4-9 (including 1 forfeit loss); Ishiura (M16e) 0-0-15

Day 9: Kotokuzan (M17e) 2-13

Day 10: Takayasu (M7e) 6-9

Day 11: Hokutofuji (M3e) 5-10

Day 12: Terutsuyoshi (M8w) 5-10

Day 13: Shodai (O1w) 5-10; Tobizaru (M5w) 7-8; Kotoeko (M7w) 6-9; Myogiru (M12e) 6-9; Azumaryu (M15e) 5-10; Kagayaki (M17w) 6-9

Day 14: Mitakeumi (O1e) 6-9; Endo (M4e) 7-8; Kotoshoho (M9e) 6-9; Chiyoshoma (M11w) 6-9; Oho (M14e) 6-9; Yutakayama (M14w) 6-9

Day 15:  Abi (S1w) 7-8; Shimanoumi (M8e) 7-8

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Juryo (2nd Division)

Kachi-Koshi--There were 15 Kachi-koshi with a combined record of 138-87 (.613)

Day 8: None

Day 9: None

Day 10: Tokushoryu (J8e) 9-6

Day 11: Tsurugisho (J2w) 10-5

Day 12: Ryuden (J3w) 9-6; Diaimami (J6e) 11-4 (Lost Playoff); Nishikifuji (J6w) 11-4 (Won Playoff); Atamifuji (J12w) 10-5

Day 13: Hidenoumi (J1w) 8-7; Tohakuryu (J4w) 9-6; Daishoho (J5w) 9-6; Asanowaka (J8w) 10-5; Tochimaru (J13w) 8-7; Churanoumi (J14w) 9-6

Day 14: Chiyomaru (J1e) 8-7; Bushozan (J10w) 9-6 

Day 15: Hiradoumi (J11e) 8-7

Make-Koshi--There were 13 Make-koshi with a combined record of 67-121-5 (.356)

Day 8: Kitanowaka (J5e) 3-7-5 (including 1 forfeit loss)

Day 9: None

Day 10: Daishomaru (J11w) 4-11

Day 11: Akua (J4e) 5-10; Yago (J7w) 4-11; Shohozan (J12e) 3-12

Day 12: Chiyonokuni (J2e) 6-9; Mitoryu (J3e) 7-8; Chiyoarashi (J13e) 4-11

Day 13: Enho (J7e) 6-9; Kaisei (J9w) 6-9

Day 14: None

Day 15: Kaisho (J9e) 7-8; Shimazuumi (J10e) 7-8; Takakento (J14e)  7-8

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Top Rank Wins 
 
Makuuchi (Top Division) 

The Yokozuna was 12-3 and won the Yusho
The Ozeki were 19-26
The Sekiwake were 16-14
The Komusubi were 19-11

12-3: Terunofuji (Y1e) 

11-4: Daieisho  (K1w)

9-6: Wakatakakage (S1e) (including 1 forfeit win) 

8-7: Takakeisho (O2w); Hoshoryu (K1e)

7-8 Abi (S1w)

6-9: Mitakeumi (O1e)

5-10: Shodai (O1w) 

Day 15: 66-54 (.550)
Day 14: 62-50 (.554)
Day 13: 57-47 (.548)
Day 12: 52-44 (.542)
Day 11: 47-41 (.534)
Day 10: 42-38 (.525)
Day 9: 38-34 (.528)
Day 8: 34-30 (.531)
Day 7: 30-26 (.536)
Day 6: 26-22 (.542)
Day 5: 22-18 (.550)
Day 4: 18-14 (.563)
Day 3: 12-12 (.500)
Day 2: 7-9 (.437)
Day 1: 3-5 (.375)

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Juryo (Second Division) (Top 10 wins--J1-J5) 

*Demoted from Top Division after March Basho 

10-5: Tsurugisho (J2w) 

9-6: Ryuden (J3w) (including 1 forfeit win); Tohakuryu (J4w); Daishoho (J5w)

8-7: Chiyomaru* (J1e--M13e); Hidenoumi (J1w)  

7-8: Mitoryu (J3e)   

6-9: Chiyonokuni* (J2e--M13w)

5-10: Akua(J4e--M15e)
 
3-7-5: Kitanowaka (J5e) (including 1 fusen [forfeit] loss) 

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

Day 15: 74-71-5 (.510)
Day 14: 68-67-5 (.504) 
Day 13: 63-62-5 (.504) 
Day 12: 57-58-5 (.496)
Day 11: 54-51-5 (.514)
Day 10: 47-49-4 (.490)
Day 9: 42-45-3 (.483)
Day 8: 38-40-2(.487)
Day 7: 34-34-1 (.500)
Day 6: 29-31 (.483)
Day 5: 24-26 (.480)
Day 4: 18-22 (.450)
Day 3: 14-16 (.467)
Day 2: 9-11 (.450)
Day 1: 5-5 (.500)

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Maegashira v san'yaku (defined as Komusubi, Sekiwake, Ozeki, and Yokozuna for these purposes) 

*=Kinboshi--Gold Star Win over Yokozuna

Takanosho*   (M4w)   0-0(5-2)
Kiribayama   (M2e)   1-0(5-3)
Kotonowaka   (M2w)   0-0(5-3)
Tamawashi*   (M3w)   0-0(4-3)
Sadanoumi    (M12w)  0-0(1-1)
Ura          (M6e)   0-0(1-2)(including 1 forfeit loss)
Hokutofuji   (M3e)   0-0(2-5)
Endo         (M4e)   0-0(2-5)
Takayasu     (M1e)   0-0(1-7)
Onosho       (M5e)   0-0(0-1)
Shimanoumi   (M8e)   0-1(0-1)
Aoiyama      (M11e)  0-0(0-1)
Ichiyamamoto (M15w)  0-0(0-1)
Tobizaru     (M5w)   0-0(0-3)

Win and Loss by Days 
Maegashira 1-6-8, san'yaku 6-1-8

Day 15 Total  26--38 (.406)
Day 14 Total  25--37 (.403)
Day 13 Total  24--34 (.414)
Day 12 Total  23--31 (.426)
Day 11 Total  22--28 (.440)
Day 10 Total  21--25 (.457)
Day  9 Total  19--23 (.452)
Day  8 Total  17--21 (.447)
Day  7 Total  15--19 (.441)
Day  6 Total  13--17 (.433)
Day  5 Total  11--15 (.423)
Day  4 Total   9--13 (.409)
Day  3 Total   9---9 (.500) 
Day  2 Total   7---5 (.583)
Day  1 Total   4---2 (.667)

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Juryo Substitute Standings

Day 1-6: There were no Juryo Substitutes
Day 7: Chiyomaru (J1e) (1-0, 5-2) defeated Kagayaki (M17w) (3-4)
Day 8: Kotokuzan (M17e) (1-7) defeated Hidenoumi (J1w) (0-1, 4-4)
Day 9: Midorifuji (M16w) (5-4) defeated Chiyonukuni (J2e) (0-1, 2-7)
Day 10: Tsurugisho (J2w) (1-0, 7-3) defeated Azumaryu (M15e) (5-5)
Day 11: Yutakayama (M14w) (5-6) defeated Mitoryu (J3e) (0-1, 4-7)
Day 12: Ryuden (J3w) (1-0, 8-4) defeated Oho (M14e) (5-7) 
Day 13: Hidenoumi (J1w) (1-1, 8-5) defeated Kagayaki (M17w) (5-8) 
Day 14: Mitoryu (J3) (1-1, 6-8) defeated Kotokuzan (M17e) (2-12) 
Day 15: There were no Juryo Substitutes

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INDEX TO VIDEOS AND PHOTOS

Note: NHK videos will be available on demand through June  5, 2022.  After that, they will be removed from the site. There is a 27 minute video highlights package for each Day. It consists of full match videos of all Top Division matches for that day. In addition, for Day 1, Day 8, and Day 15, there is a 90 minute "live" telecast that covers the last 6-8 matches of the Day in real time.


A short highlights package (about 5 minutes) of the May Basho is available at the above link. It will then be archived with highlight packages from all Top Divsion Basho going back to January 2020


Japanese Sumo Association provided between three and five videos per day, most in Makuuchi (Top Division). They also provided a few Juryo (2nd Division) bouts. JSA videos have sound but no commentary. Tachiai.org provided video coverage of the Jonokuchi (Division 6), mostly Jonokuchi, but also a smattering of Jonidan (Division 5) and Sandamne (Division 4). (See Daily Index Below)

Chris Sumo provided Daily coverage with video and commentary from that Day's action. He also provided several episodes of Lower Division highlights, again with commentary.

He has put all of his May Basho videos into a Playlist that is arranged in chronological order. Videos are usually between 5 and 10 minutes in length and are an excellent way to follow the Basho. 

MAY SUMO: ON LOCATION! (15 VIDEOS, ALMOST ALL LESS THAN 10 MINUTES). 

In addition, he has Playlists covering 

MARCH SUMO: ON LOCATION!  (13 VIDEOS, ALMOST ALL LESS THAN 10 MINUTES). 
The Playlist videos cover each Day from Day 3-15, in  chronological order. All major Top Division and numerous lower division bouts are analyzed.

JANUARY SUMO: THE FULL 15 (a video for each day).

MAY 2021 SUMO: (Selected Days)

MARCH 2021 SUMO: (14 OF THE 15 Days)

JANUARY 2021 SUMO (ALL 15 DAYS)

NOVEMBER 2020:

A. Deep Dive December (closeup studies of several participants in the November 2020 Basho--30 videos covering 37 Rikishi.

B. November 2020 Sumo  (ALL 15 DAYS)

SEPTEMBER 2020 (ALL 15 DAYS PLUS SEVERAL FEATURES)

MARCH 2020 (ALL 15 DAYS)

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. (See Daily Index Below).

Nikkan Sports, Sumo Forum, and Mainichi Shimbun Sports provided all of the photo links. Also Japan Sumo Association Twitter Feed provides an endless supply of archived photos from this Basho and previous ones. Dive in anywhere

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Day 1: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y13) (0-1) v Daieisho (K1w) (1-0) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Mitakeumi (O1e) (1-0) v Takayasu (M1e) (0-1) (Match Video) Mitakeumi is on the left.

3. Takakeisho (O2w) (0-1) v Kotonowaka (M2w) (1-0)  (Match Video) Takakeisho is on the right.

4.Wakatakakage (S1e) (1-0) v Hokutofuji (M3e) (0-1)  (Match Video) Wakatakage is on the left.

5. Tobizaru (M5w) (1-0) v Ura (M6e) (0-1) (Match Video) Tobizaru is on the right.

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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. Day 1: Terunofuji in trouble?


"What was it like to witness this day of sumo surprises? Here's my take on key bouts and issues from inside (and around) the arena, plus the latest observations on Terunofuji."

Matches not covered by JSA links above

Shodai (O1w) (0-1) v Kiribayama (M2e) (1-0) (Direct link to Match Video)

Meisei (M13w) (1-0) v Oho (M14e) (0-1) (Direct link to Match Video)

Meisei, coming off a back injury plagued disastrous March Basho, in which he finished 1-14 and dropped 10 ranks, left Oho (returning from a one Basho stay in Juryo) beaten, battered, and bloodied. Meisei showed that when healthy, he is far better than his present Maegashira ranking (for one day, at least).

Match of Interest: Juryo (Division 2)

Enho (J7e) (1-0) v Yago (J7w) (0-1) Enho (168 cm--5'6", 100 kg--220 pounds) more than holds his own against Yago (188 cm--6'2", 177 kg--390 pounds) (Direct link to Match Video)

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Photos: 


Nikkan Sports Day 1 Photo Feature: There are photos today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese).  (29 Photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 1 photo feature (Japanese) (25 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 1 Photo Feature: (English from varous sources) (135 photos)

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Day 2: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

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

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

3. Takakeisho (O2w) (0-1--1-1) v Kiribayama (M2e) (1-0--1-1)  (Match Video) Takakeisho is on the right.

4. Wakatakakage (S1e) (1-0--1-1) v Tamawashi (M3w) (1-0--2-0)  (Match Video) Wakatakage is on the left.

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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. 


"We go from the novices fighting their first ever pro bouts (and not knowing where to stand) to the highest ranked man around: Yokozuna Terunofuji. A truly unique take on May 2022, Day 2 - the WHOLE day!"

Matches not covered by JSA links above

Shodai (O1w) (0-1--0-2) v Kotonowaka (M2w) (1-0--2-0)

Kotonowaka defeats his 2nd consecutive Ozeki, but did he? Watch closely.

Tochinoshin (M9w) (0-1--0-2) v Nishikigi (M10w) (0-1--1-1)

Tochinoshin takes a bad fall, seeming to injure both his bad knee and his neck. Hopefully he can come back. If not, it will mark the end of a 14 year run in the Top Division for the one time Ozeki.

Midorifuji (M16w) (0-1--1-1) v Kagayaki (M17w) (1-0--1-1) (Direct link to Match Video)

Watch and marvel as Mr. Katasukashi (Under Shoulder Swing Down) works his magic on yet another much larger Rikishi. Almost 25% of his wins have come via this stylish move, one that has an over all rate of slightly less than 1%. Today was his 45th.

Match of Interest: Juryo (Division 2)

Ryuden (J3w) (1-0--2-0) v Akua (J4e) (1-0--1-1)

This was an interesting bout between two veteran Rikishi (slightly less than 1,400 total bouts) who desperately want to get back to Makuuchi (Top Division). Ryuden, who was suspended for violating covid restrictions and dropped all the way to Makushita (Division 3--no salary) is 22-3 with two lower division Yusho (Championships) since he returned in November of 2021. Akua, who took 10 years to make the Top Division, dropped back to Juryo after successive 4-11 scores in January and March. Both are highly motivated to get back to the top, and from their rank, a kachi-koshi (winning score, at least 8 wins) is imperative.Today belonged to Ryuden, but not before an arduous 35+ second battle.

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 2 Photo Feature: There are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese).  (26 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 2 photo feature (Japanese) (12 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 2 Photo Feature: Note: these photographs are one day behind, but are certainly worth the wait. (English, from various sources) (150 photos)

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Day 3: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (1-1--2-1) v Kiribayama (M2e) (1-1--1-2)  (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Tamawashi (M3w) (2-0--3-0) v Onosho (M5e) (2-0--2-1) (Match Video) Tamawashi is on the right. 

3. Terutsuyoshi (M8w) (1-1--2-1) v Tochinoshin (M9w) (0-2--0-3) (Match Video) Terutsuyoshi is on the right.

Imagine Tochinoshin's surprise when his power finishing move, the Tsuridashi (Frontal lift out, in which he lifts his opponent off the dohyo (ring) and carries the victim (often while his legs are flailing like those of a petulant child), had the tables turned on him by an opponent who he outweighs by 57 kg (126 pounds). The big man's feet didn't get too far off the ground, and it wasn't the finishing move of the match, but it was impressive. Earlier Tochinoshin had used the move on Terutsuyoshi, but was unable to win with it, possibly bringing into question his fitness after his tumble off the dohyo yesterday that seemed to injure both his bad knee and neck.

In Juryo (2nd Division:

4. Daiamami (J6e) (1-1--1-2) v Enho (J7e) (1-1--2-1) (Match Video) Diamami is on the left.

Just another day at the office for Enho (168 cm, 5'6", 100 kg, 220 pounds), as he shows Daiamami (185 cm, 6'3", 180 kg, 397 pounds) who the boss is with a stylish Shitatedashinage (Pulling Under Arm Throw)

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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. 


"The key events of Day 3 - including Akua's belt, Kotonowaka's close call, Kotoshoho's gritty resistance, Chiyoshoma's tailored gameplan - retold here."

Matches not covered by JSA links above

All 3 Ozeki lost today

Mitakeumi (O1e) (1-1--1-2) v Kotonowaka (M2w) (2-0--3-0) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Kotonowaka opens with three consecutive wins against Ozeki, this one a bit contentious, like yesterday. This time there was a mono-ii (Judges Conference) which reversed the Gyoji's (Referee's) original decision. Even with the controversy, Kotonowaka has made his intentions clear in this Basho, after barely missing out on a Playoff in the last one.

Shodai (O1w) (0-2--0-3) v Daieisho (K1w) (1-1--2-1) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Shodai was defeated by The January Champion for the 4th consecutive time. All his momentum from the end of the March Basho seems completely dissipated. Is yet another "Kadoban" (losing record for an Ozeki, if he has another in the next Basho, he loses Ozeki rank)? Since he was promoted to Ozeki after winning the September 2020 Basho, he has been Kadoban twice and collected more than 10 wins only once.

Takakeisho (O2w) (1-1--1-2) v Takayasu (M1e) (0-2--1-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Takakeisho looks a shadow of his former self. Is an injury involved? Takayasu is asking no questions as he broke a 4 match losing streak going back to the March Basho, in which he lost his last match and Playoff.

Kotoshoho (M9e) (1-1--2-1) v Nishikigi (M10w) (1-1--1-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Okinoumi (M10e) (1-1--1-2) v Chiyoshoma (M11w) (1-1--2-1) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Yutakayama (M14w) (2-0--2-1) v Ichiyamamoto (M15w (2-0--3-0) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Ichiyamamoto increases his winning streak to 8.

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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). Today's installment features several maezumo ("Before sumo"--unranked sumo wrestlers in their first bouts. Participation in at least one maezumō bout is required to enter the Jonokuchi Division [6--non salaried] for the following Basho matches"--source: Wikipedia Glosssary of Sumo terms). Maezumo was dispensed with in March due to Pandemic restrictions. If you look at any modern Rikishi's Record, the first line of their record is,  with few exceptions, a Maezumo line. These matches are interesting because everybody involved with them, from Rikishi, to Gyoji (referees) to Yobidashi (ring announcers who sing out the match ups) are very young and inexperienced). The first Jonokuchi video is Detachi (J21e) v Najima (J22w) and begins after the exit of the maezumo at about 3:55 on the video. There are four Jonokuchi matches featured today. It is interesting to watch how these new Rikishi sometimes are not sure of what side of the dohyo (ring) to return to after the match, or what locker room to return to. Note how the Judges gently prod them to the right areas. If you are interested in following these careers at their birth, the best way to do so is via the Japan Sumo Association Results Page. Pick "Jonokuchi Division" under "Banzuke". Click on any Rikishi link to find out excellent information obout his record and background.

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 3 Photo Feature: There are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese).  (24 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 3 photo feature (Japanese) (7 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 3 Photo Feature:  (English, from various sources) (140 photos)

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Day 4: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (2-1--3-1) v Kotonowaka (M2w) (3-0--3-1) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Mitakeumi (O1e) (1-2--2-2) v Kiribayama (M2e) (1-2--1-3) (Match VideoShodai is on the right. 

3. Shodai (O1w) (0-3--1-3) v Takayasu (M1e) (1-2--1-3) (Match Video) Shodai is on the right. 

4. Takakeisho (O2w) (1-2--2-2) v Hoshoryu (K1e (2-1--2-2) Takakeisho is on the right. (Match Video)

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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. Day 4: Fans make some noise!


"The return of a certain wrestler's fan army took the arena back to pre-pandemic times - the electricity returned. Bouts from all six divisions, plus pre-sumo!"

Matches not covered by JSA links above

Wakatakakage (S1e) (2-1--2-2) v Daieisho (K1w) (2-1--3-1) (Direct Link to Match video)

Abi (S1w) (2-1--3-1) v Endo (M4e) (1-2--1-3) (Direct Link to Match video)

Tamawashi (M3w) (3-0--3-1)  v Takanosho (M4w) (1-2--2-2) (Direct Link to Match Video

Wakamotoharu (M6w) (2-1--3-1) v Terutsuyoshi (M8w) (2-1--2-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

After today's matches the older brother of March Champion Wakatakakage is above his brother in the standings (3-1 to 2-2). Brothers do not fight each other in Basho, unless the championship is at stake.

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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 2  Today's installment includes 3 Jonokuchi matches and 4 maezumo ("Before Sumo") matches (see Day 3 Post for more on maezumo).

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 4 Photo Feature: There are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese).  (29 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 4 photo feature (Japanese) (12 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 4 Photo Feature:  (English, from various sources) (145 photos)

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Day 5: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (3-1--4-1) v Hokutofuji (M3e) (1-3--1-4) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Mitakeumi (O1e) (2-2--2-3) v Tamawashi (M3w) (3-1--4-1) (Match Video
Mitakeumi is on the left.

3. Takakeisho (O2w) (2-2--3-2) v Onosho (2-2--2-3) (Match VideoTakakeisho is on the right.

4. Ura (M6e) (3-1--3-2) v (Wakamotoharu) (M6w) (3-1--4-1) (Match Video) Ura is on the left.

Juryo

5. Atamifuji (J12w) (3-1--3-2) v Tochimaru (J13w) (3-1--4-1) (Match Video) Atamifuji is on the right

Veteran Tochimaru, 29 years old, gets the best of young rising star Atamifuji, 19 years old, and in just his 2nd Juryo Basho after rocketing up the Banzuke [Rankings] with a 40-9 record and 2 Yusho (Championships) in his first 8 Basho. He was 7-8 in his Rookie Juryo Basho in March, and roared into this match just one win off  the pace of joint leaders Ryuden (J3w) and Chyomaru (J1e)--both of whom are headed back to Makuuchi (Top Division) in July. And so did Tochimaru. This is Tochimaryu's Rookie Juryo bout after toiling for almost 11 years in the obscurity of the non-salaried ranks. And while Atamifuji is ticketed for eventual stardom, today the veteran taught the youngster a lesson about perseverance and desire.   

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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. 


"Bouts from every level again, including: ex-freestyle wrestler in pre-sumo, amazing move in division 6, teenage stars of division 5, slugfest in division 4, giants colliding in division 3, injury in division 2, and an upset in division 1."

Matches not covered by JSA or Special NHK Hiro Morita Commentary links above

Wakatakakage (S1e) (2-2--2-3) v Hoshoryu (K1e) (2-2--3-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

March Champion Wakatakage is suddenly slumping as he has lost 3 of his last 4. Today, Hoshoryu beat him with what some analysts called a "Henka", i.e., when Wakatakakage charged at the tachiai (initial charge), the Komusubi side stepped him and then pushed him out as he flew by. This is perfectly legal in Sumo, but frowned upon by purists, especially when used by san'yaku (Top Rankers). However, all Rikishi should be aware of the possibility, and Wakatakage was quite simply caught "flat footed" today.

Makushita: Division 3--non salaried): Hokuseiho (Ms2e) (2-0--3-0) v Kinbozan (Ms4w) (2-0--2-1) (Direct Link to Match Video)
Usually a lower division bout does not cause too many ripples in the Sumo sea, but this one was a bit different. Hokuseiho is a protoge of ex-Yokozuna Hakuho. The 21 year old is 200 cm (6'7"), 170 kg (375 pounds). He began his career in July 2020. He rocketed through three Divisions in three bosho, winning his first 21 matches and three Yusho (Championships). He then cruised through Makushita with an 18-3 record in 3 Basho with another Yusho. He became a salaried Rikishi in his 9th Basho, but was injured, missed most of it and the next,and was dropped back to Ms. Since then he has a 12-4 record in 3 Basho, going into today's match. Kinbozan, a 24 year old University Star originally from Kazakhstan, 191 cm (6'3"), 165 kg (364 pounds), was fast tracked into Sandanme (Division 4--no salary), as is the recent tendency within Sumo. He has begun his career with 21 wins in his first 23 matches (2 lower Division Yusho) going into this match. These are two big time "up and comers", and they put on a great match today. How long it will take for them to reach the Top Division is unknown, but barring injury, they both surely should do so.

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 5 Photo Feature: There are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese).  (28 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 5 photo feature (Japanese) (22 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 5 Photo Feature: (English, from various sources) (124 photos)

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Day 6: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (4-1--4-2) v Tamawashi (M3w) (4-1--5-1) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Wakatakakage (S1e) (2-3--3-3) v Takayasu (1-4--1-5) (Match Video
Wakatakakagi is on the left.

3. Aiyoyama (M11e) (5-0--6-0) v Ichiyamamoto (M15w) (5-0--5-1) (Match VideoAiyoyama is on the left.

Juryo

4. Bushozan (J10w) (3-2--3-3) v Atamifuji (J12w) (3-2--4-2)  (Match Video) Bushozan is on the right.

Atamifuji, the 19 year old with great potential, got up off the floor after his defeat at the hands of veteran Tochimaru yesterday and defeated Bushozan, to improve his record to 4-2. He is now in third place, behind three Rikishi at 5-1, and leader Ryden (J3w), 6-0.

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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. 


"Who's luck was in on Friday 13th? And who's was definitely out? Bouts from all six divisions + pre-sumo + strange happenings all featured!"

Matches not covered by JSA

Wakamotoharu (M6w) (4-1--4-2) v Kotoeko (M7w) (3-2--4-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Sadanoumi (M12w) (4-1--5-1) v Kotokuzan (M17e) (0-5--0-6) (Direct Link to Match Video)

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 6 Photo FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (27 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 6 photo feature (Japanese) (12 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 6 Photo Feature: (English, from various sources) (134 photos)

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Day 7: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (4-2--5-2) v Endo (M4e) (3-3--3-4) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Takakeisho (O2w) (3-3--4-3) v Tamawashi (M3w) (5-1--5-2)  (Match Video
Takakeisho is on the right.

3. Abi (S1w) (4-2--4-3) v Hoshoryu (K1e) (4-2--5-2) (Match VideoAbi is on the right.

4. Ura (M6e) (3-3--4-3) v Terutsuyoshi (M8w) (2-4--2-5) (Match Video) Ura is on the left.

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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. Day 7: The Top Stories


Key action from the top 3 divisions including Kazakhstani Kinbozan's promotion pursuit, Ryuden's bid for a second straight title, and Aoiyama v Sadanoumi for the top-division lead. Plus...best moves and interviews!

Matches not covered by JSA

Shodai (O1w) (1-5--1-6) v Hokutofuji (M3e) (1-5--2-5) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Wakamotoharu (M6w) (4-2--4-3) v Kotoshoho (M9e) (3-3--4-3) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Aiyoyama (M11e) (6-0--6-1) v Sadanoumi (M12w) (5-1--6-1) v (Direct Link to Match Video)

Oho (M14e) (3-3--4-3) v Yutakayama (M14w) (2-4--2-5) (Direct Link to Match Video)

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 7 Photo FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (29 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 7 photo feature (Japanese) (8 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 7 Photo Feature: Note: (English, from various sources) (108 photos)

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Day 8: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (5-2--5-3) v Takanosho (M4w) (5-2--6-2) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Takakeisho (O2w) (4-3--5-3) v Daieisho (K1w) (5-2--5-3)  (Match Video
Takakeisho is on the right.

3. Wakatakakage (S1e) (3-4--3-5) v Kotonowaka (M2w) (3-4--4-4) (Match Video)
Wakatakakage is on the left.

4. Kotoshoho (M9e) (4-3--5-3) v Oho (M14e) (4-3--4-4) (Match Video) Kotoshoho is on the left

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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. Day 7: The Top Stories


Day 8 ensured the title race is completely different to what we imagined. And the judging controversies continue as our slow-motion replay shows! Bouts from all six divisions covered.

Matches not covered by JSA

Shodai (O1w) (1-6--2-6) v Hoshoryu (K1e) (5-2--5-3) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Tamawashi (M3w) (5-2--6-2) v Tobizaru (M5w) (5-2--5-3) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Wakamotoharu (M6w) (4-3--5-3) v Aiyoyama (M11e) (6-1--6-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Ichiyamamoto (M15w) (5-2--6-2) v Sadanoumi (M12w) (6-1--6-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

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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 3 and 4, covering Days 5-8.  Today's installment includes 4 Jonokuchi matches. It features Division leaders Yamato (Jk10w) and Kazekeno (J22e). The highlight is Yamato's victory over Sato (J16e) in a re-match after the first match was too close to call. He used the rare Kimarite (finishing move), Tasukizori, (Reverse Backwards Body Drop) which has an overall rate of 0.06%. Since 2000, the Kimarite has been used 21 times (all divisions). This is the only time so far it has been used in this Basho.

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 8 Photo FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (27 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 8 photo feature (Japanese) (9 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 8 Photo Feature:  (English, from various sources) (109 photos) 

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Day 9: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (5-3--6-3) v Tobizaru (M5w) (5-3--5-4) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Takakeisho (O2w) (5-3--5-4) v Wakatakakage (S1e) (3-5--4-5) (Match Video
Takakeisho is on the right.

3. Mitakeumi (O1e) (4-4--4-5) v Takanosho (M4w) (6-2--7-2) (Match Video)
Mitakeumi is on the left.

Juryo

4. Shimazuumi (J10e) (5-3--5-4) Atamifuji (J12w) (6-2--7-2) (Match Video) Shimazuumi is on the left

Atamifuji, 19 years old, and in just his 2nd Juryo Basho after rocketing up the Banzuke [Rankings] with a 40-9 record and 2 Yusho (Championships) in his first 8 Basho, was a feature JSA video match on Days 5 and 6 (see Day links above). His win today moves him into a tie for first place with Tokushoryu (J8e), who was the surprise winner of the January 2020 Makuuchi (Top Division) Basho. He was M17w, the lowest rank in the Top Division, at the time.
 
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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. 


From the very first to the very last bout did we get high-octane sumo action in one of the best overall days I can remember. Here's the best of it from across the six divisions!

Matches not covered by JSA

Hoshoryu (K1e) (5-3--6-3) v Takayasu (M1e) (2-6--2-7) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Kotoeko (M7w) (4-4--4-5) v Aiyoyama (M11e) (6-2--7-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Chiyoshoma (M11w) (4-4--4-5) v Ichiyamamoto (M15w) (6-2--7-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Sadanoumi (M12w) (6-2--7-2) v Kagayaki (M17w) (3-5--3-6) (Direct Link to Match Video)

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 9 Photo FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (25 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 9 photo feature (Japanese) (23 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 9 Photo Feature: (English, from various sources) (125 photos) 

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Day 10: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (6-3--7-3) v Hoshoryu (K1e) (6-3--6-4) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2.  Mitakeumi (O1e) (4-5--5-5) v Tobizaru (M5w) (5-4--5-5) (Match Video)
Mitakeumi is on the left.

3. Endo (M4e) (4-5--4-6) v Takanosho (M4w) (7-2--8-2) (Match Video) Endo is on the left.

4. Ura (M6e) (6-3--7-3) v Nishikigi (M10w) (4-5--4-6) (Match Video) Ura is on the left.

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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. 


A wrestler can be smiling on his doorstep on a beautiful evening, dreaming of his first ever salary, and just days later be laid up in hospital, not knowing when he'll fight again. The harshness of sumo again brought home in this post.

Matches not covered by JSA

Shimanoumi (M8e) (5-4--6-4) v Yutakayama (M14w) (4-5--4-6) (Direct Link to the Match Video)

Kotoshoho (M9e) (1-1--2-1) v Ichiyamamoto (M15w) (7-2--8-2) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Tochinoshin (M9w) (5-4--6-4) v Sadanoumi (M12w) (7-2--7-3) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Aiyoyama (M11e) (7-2--7-3) v Midorifuji (M16w) (5-4--6-4) (Direct Link to Match Video)

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And in Makushita (Divsion 3--no salary) today

Roga (Ms4e)(1-3--2-3) v Shishi (Ms7e) (1-3--1-4) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Russia v Ukraine on the dohyo. The fans gave a warm welcome to both. Lost in all of this was the fact that both are up and comers who, many thought, were certain to reach Juryo (2nd Division--salaried) soon. Shishi was coming off a 6-1 March Basho that moved him 10 ranks up to Ms7e. Roga was also 6-1 in March, advancing from Ms12e to Ms4e. So this bout might have had Yusho (Championship) implications .It was not to be. Both have stumbled badly, and this match was a battle to avoid make-koshi (losing record) and demotion. Roga made it for one more day. Shishi did not. Hopefully both will be back to their dominant selves in July, but it will be a longer road to a salary from wherever they end up on the Banzuke (rankings).

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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 5, covering Days 9-10.  Today's installment includes 3 Jonokuchi matches, two between contenders, and one with a Sotokomata (Over Thigh Scooping Body Drop) Kimarite (finishing move), the only one used in all 6 Divisions so far, and the first one since May 2021.   


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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 10 Photo FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (29 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 10 photo feature (Japanese) (10 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 10 Photo Feature:  (English, from various sources) (128 photos) 

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Day 11: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (7-3--8-3) v Abi (S1w) (5-5--5-6) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Hoshoryu (K1e) (6-4--6-5) Takanosho (M4w) (8-2--9-2) (Match Video
Hoshoryu is on the left. This was Takanasho's 8th consecutive win.

3. Kiribayama (M2e) (7-3--8-3) v Tobizaru (M5w) (5-5--5-6) (Match Video)
Kiribayama is on the left. This was his 7th consecutive win. Note: this video is mis-named. As is the one below.

4. Ura (M6e) (7-3--8-3) v Aiyoyama (M11e) (7-3--7-4) (Match Video)
Ura is on the left. This was Ura's 5th consecutive win. Note: this video is mis-named. As is the one above.

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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 bouts from title races at every level. Whose unbeaten run dramatically ended? Whose still continues? Can sumo's heaviest man win his division? And why are there more reviews of referee decisions? All answers here

Matches not covered by JSA

Wakamotoharu (M6w) (6-4--6-5) v Sadanoumi (M12w) (7-3--8-3) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Shimanoumi (M8e) (6-4--7-4) v Ichiyamamoto (M15w) (8-2--8-3) (Direct Link to Match Video)

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 11 Photo FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (28 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 11 photo feature (Japanese) (10 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 11 Photo Feature:  (English, from various sources) (130 photos)

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Day 12: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (8-3--9-3) v Wakatakakage (S1e) (6-5--6-6) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. 

2. Shodai (O1w) (4-7--5-7) v Tobizaru (M5w) (5-6--5-7) (Match Video) Shodai is on the right. This was Tobizaru's 6th consecutive loss.

3. Takakeisho (O2w) (6-5--6-6) v Ura (M6e) (8-3--9-3) (Match Video) 
Takakeisho is on the right. This was Ura's 6th consecutive win.

4. Kiribayama (M2e) (8-3--8-4) v (Wakamotoharu) (M6w) (6-5--7-5) (Match Video)
Kiribayama is on the left. His 7 match winning streak came to an end.

5. Takanosho (M4w) (9-2--10-2) Ichiyamamoto (M15w) (8-3--8-4)  
(Match Video) Takanosho is on the right. This was his 9th consecutive win.

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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. 


Drama in the top-division title race as key names fall and technical maestro Ura mounts his late challenge for glory! Plus, awesome moves galore and the ultimate Little v Large contest.

Matches not covered by JSA

Shimanoumi (M8e) (7-4--7-5) Sadanoumi (M12w) (8-3--9-3) (Direct Link to Match Video)

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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 6, covering Days 11-12.  Today's installment includes 2 Jonokuchi Matches: Kazakeno (Jk22e) (5-0--6-0) v Hitoshi (Jk4w) (4-1--4-2), and Toseiryu (Jd80w--Jonidan--Division 5) (5-0--6-0) v Yamato (5-0--5-1).

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 12 Photo FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (29 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 12 photo feature (Japanese) (15 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 12 Photo Feature:  (English, from various sources) (151 photos) 

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Day 13: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (9-3--10-3) v Takakeisho (O2w) (6-5--6-7) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. This was Terunofuji's 5th consecutive win.

2. Mitakeumi (O1e) (5-7--6-7) Shodai (O1w) (5-7--5-8) (Match Video) Mitakeumi is on the left. 

3. Wakatakakage (S1e) (6-6--7-6) v Takanosho (M4w) (10-2--10-3) (Match Video
Wakatakakage is on the left. Takanosho's 9 match winning streak came to an end.

4. Hoshoryu (K1e) (7-5--7-6) v Sadanoumi (M12w) (9-3--10-3) (Match Video) Hoshoryu is on the left. There was a mono-ii (Judges Conference) that upheld the gyoji (referee) original decision.

Juryo

5. Kaisei (J9w) (5-7--5-8) v Tochimaru (J13w) (7-5--8-5) (Match Video) Kaisei is on the right.
Tochimaru, at age 29, after 65 Basho and 10 1/2 years toiling in lower division, non-salaried obscurity, finally reached Juryo (2nd Division--salaried) for this Basho. This win guaranteed his Kachi-koshi (winning record), meaning that in July he will be participating in his 2nd Juryo Basho. Kaisei, mostly due to the lingering effects of an ankle injury suffered in January 2022, is, unfortunately, going in the other direction. He was demoted from Makuuchi (Top Division) in March, only his sixth time out of the Top Division since January of 2011. In his 60 Top Division Basho, he has finished 2nd twice, and won 3 Special prizes. He has now finished Make-koshi in March and May, still obviously effected by the injury. His rank will probably save him from demotion to Division 3 and loss of salary, but even so, he will be fighting for his career in July. He is 35 and is a 16 year Sumo veteran.

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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. 


We start with ALL key title bouts from the lower divisions and see how two of those titles were decided. We also meet sumo's newest salaried wrestlers before checking in on the top-tier title race, featuring Terunofuji v Takakeisho, Takanosho v Wakatakakage... and much more!

In the Lower Divisions: Note: Divisional Championships in Divisions 3-6 are always decided on Day 13, even though matches continue through Day 15. Playoffs, if necessary are contended on Day 15.

Jonokuchi--Division 6

Yamamoto (Jk10w) (5-1--6-1) v Kazekeno (Jk22e) (6-0--6-1) (Direct Link to Match Video)

"I was too pumped for this one, but I can still win this and believe that if I impose my style I can beat the others." Kazekeno, on his loss via Ashitori (Leg Pick) to Yamamoto. The loss, along with wins by Tanje (Jk14e) and Arise (Jk20e), throw the Division into a 4 way playoff, to be settled on Day 15.

Jonidan--Division 5

Hanafusa (Jd72e) (6-0--7-0) v Tosieryu (Jd80w) (6-0--6-1) (Direct Link to Match Video) Note: it Tosieryu's record was listed as 6-0 going into this match in the Japan Sumo Association link above. Chris Sumo has it listed as 5-1

Kototebakari (Jd21e) (6-0--7-0) v Daieseizan (Jd42w) (6-0--6-1) (Direct Link to Match Video)
Kototebakari is the younger brother of Kotoshoho (M9e)

The two winners will Play Off for the title on Day 15

Sandanme--Division 4

Kamitani (Sd29w) (6-0--7-0) v Hatsuyama (Sd65w)(6-0--6-1) (Direct Link to Match Video)

Kamitani is Champion of Division 4 and earns a promotion to Division 3.

"A tough one to take. I thought he'd come with arms out front, and tried to drag him into the grapple. With more care going forward, I wouldn't have fallen. Time to train and improve."
A disappointed Hatsuyama, on his loss.

Makushita--Division 3

Oshoma (Ms8e) (6-0--7-0) v Kitaharima (Ms30e) (6-0--6-1) (Direct Link to Match Video)

"I'd been tensing up since last night and felt stiff in training all morning. But once at ringside I became more defiant." Oshoma, on his win.

Oshoma wins Division 3 and is promoted to Juryo (Division 2--salaried)

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Makuuchi (Top Division) Matches not covered by JSA

Abi (S1w) (6-6--7-6) v Ura (M6e) (9-3--9-4) (Direct Link to Match Video)

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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 7, covering Day 13.  Today's installment contains videos of the same Jonokuchi and Jonidan matches in the Chris Sumo Youtube above, but from different angles and with added print commentary.

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 13 Photo FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (30 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 13 photo feature (Japanese) (17 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 13 Photo Feature:  (English, from various sources) (186 photos)

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Day 14: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

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 FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (29 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 14 photo feature (Japanese) (13 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 14 Photo Feature: (English, from various sources) (186 photos) 

Day 15: 

Video: Japan Sumo Association

TERUNOFUJI--3RD YOKOZUNA AND 7TH MAKUUCHI (TOP DIVISION YUSHO (CHAMPIONSHIP) (includes the championship winning match video from a different angle than below. 


1. Terunofuji (Y1e) (11-3--12-3) v Mitakeumi (O1e) (6-8--6-9) (Match Video) Terunofuji is on the left. This was Terunofuji's 7th consecutive win and  his 3rd Yusho (Championship) in 5 Basho as Yokozuna.

2. Shodai (O1w) (5-9--5-10) v Takakeisho (O2w) (7-7--8-7) (Match Video) Shodai is on the right.
Takakeisho becomes the only Ozeki to avoid Kadoban. 

3. Wakatakakage (S1e) (8-6--9-6) v Abi (S1w) (7-7--7-8) v (Match Video) Wakatakakage is on the left. Wakatakakage denies Abi a Kachi-koshi in one of the best matches of the Basho. Abi will drop to Komusubi in July.

4. Takanosho (M4w) (11-3--11-4) v Sadanoumi (M12w) (10-4--11-4) (Match Video) Takanosho is on the right. Sadanoumi puts a huge dent in Takanosho's Yusho (Championship) hopes while keeping his own alive.

THE THREE SPECIAL PRIZE WINNERS: DAIEISHO (K1W)--SHOKUN SHO (OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE); TAKANOSHO (M4W)--SHOKUN SHO; SADANOUMI (M12W)--KANTO SHO--FIGHTING SPIRIT). (Includes match video from Daieisho's win over the Yokozuna, and Takanosho's Kinboshi (Gold Star Win by a Maegashira over the Yokozuna), one of the criteria of Shokun Sho, as well as Sadanoumi's Day 15 win over Takanosho that guaranteed him a Jun-Yusho (2nd Place) along with the other Special Prize winners with an 11-4 record, one match behind, Terunofuji, Yusho (12-3).

JURYO PLAYOFF

5. Daiamami (J6e) (10-4--11-4--L) v Nishikifuji (J6w) (10-4--11-4-W) (Match Video) Daiamami is on the left). Nishikifuji finishes with a flourish, winning the Playoff to cap a 5 match winning streak and ending Diamami's 5 match winning streak, to sweep the top 2 division championships for Isegahama Stable.

"It's great I could win this in the final meet before Coach Ajigama's (ex Rikishi Aminishiki--who was a 23 year veteran of Sumo, and fought in 97 Top Division Basho, reaching as high as Sekiwake, with 14 Special Prizes, 8 Kinboshi--Maegashira wins over Yokozuna, and 2 Jun-Yusho--2nd Place finishes. Of 1399 Top Division matches, he missed 45.)

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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. 


So, it all comes down to this: playoffs in divisions 6, 5 and 2, plus multiple key bouts in division one. All the action, all the interview, all the champions are here - and in one case up especially close!

There were no Top Division matches not covered by JSA today.

Lower Division (non-salaried) Playoffs:

Jonokuchi (Division 6)

1st Semi-final: Kanji (Jk14e) (6-1--L) v Kazekeno (Jk22e) (6-1--W) (Direct Link to Match Video)
2nd Semi-final: Yamato (Jk10w) (6-1--W) v Arise (Jk20e) (6-1--L) (Direct Link to Match Video)
FINAL: Yamato (Jk10w) (6-1--W--L) v Kazekeno (Jk22e) (6-1--W--W) (Direct Link to Match Video)

"My student (University Sumo) results weren't enough to earn a fast track (to Division 5 or 4). So I've got to motor up this rankings chart. There are guys my age (22) on salaries (Division 2) already."
Kazakeno, motoring on up to Jonidan (Division 5) for the July Basho.

Jonidan (Division 5)

Kototebakari (Jd21e) (7-0--W) v Hanafusa (Jd72e) (7-0--L) (Direct Link to Match Video) Kototebakari (younger brother of Kotoshoho [M9e]) is now 14-0 in his first 2 Yusho and headed up to Sandanme (Division 4) in July. Chris Sumo notes that one of his opponents in that Basho may be ex Ozeki Asanoyama, who is coming back from a one year suspension due to breaking Covid restrictions (and then lying about it). Wouldn't that be an interesting bout?

"I focused too much on right grip and neglected to use my left. Sheer tenacity kept me in at the end. I want to use that going forward." Kototebakari, analyzing his win, in one of the better matches in any Division in the Basho.

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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 Playoff, covering Day 15.  Today's installment contains videos of the same Jonokuchi and Jonidan playoffs in the Chris Sumo Youtube above, but from different angles and with added print commentary. 

There is also a photo of all 5 Division Champions with their Championship papers. From left to right: Nishikifuji (Juryo--Division 2); Oshoma (Ms8e) Makushita--Division 3--non-salaried) ; Kamitani (Sd29w) Sandamne--Division 4--non-salaried), Kototebakari, and Kazekeno

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Photos:

Nikkan Sports Day 15 Photo FeatureThere are photos of today's Makuuchi matches, with selected Rikishi quotes. (Japanese) (30 photos)

Mainichi Shimbun Day 15 photo feature (Japanese) (14 photos)

Sumo Forum Day 15 Photo Feature:  (English, from various sources) (231 photos) 

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