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Day 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTjvv51NkmI Great win for Endo_____!
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I really like how Osunaarashi always offers to help the other Rikishi up. Nobody else seems to do that, It's might be normal in Japan to not assist (I'm not sure, something to do with honor probably), but it's nice to see some western sportsmanship.
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Mar 13, 2014 13:23
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Omnikin posted:Day 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTjvv51NkmI Hahaha Kisenosato pulled an Endou . Against Endou . How did he lose that so easily in the end?
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Mar 13, 2014 16:28
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Fryhtaning posted:Hahaha Kisenosato pulled an Endou . Against Endou . How did he lose that so easily in the end? Someone must have whispered in his ear about getting considered for yokozuna again.
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Mar 13, 2014 19:32
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Wow I yelled when Endo showed Kisenosato the exit Also it was amazing that Toyonoshima survived Hakuho's nuclear taiachi!
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Mar 14, 2014 02:35
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I don't know how you beat Hakuho (nor does most anyone else), but grabbing his belt and taking a breath seems to be the worst thing to try. It sure seems like once that happens the bout is pretty much over. Which must be terribly demoralizing since against anyone else it's almost standard operating procedure.
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Mar 14, 2014 03:15
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dupersaurus posted:I don't know how you beat Hakuho (nor does most anyone else) Kakuryu had the right idea last basho. It was just his misfortune he had to face Hakuho again after, since Hakuho had wised up to the initial successful strategy.
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Mar 14, 2014 03:18
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Yeah that's what I meant with the "taking a breath part". In the first match Kakuryu got the belt and didn't stop, but in the second he (and a lot of others) get the hold then go into leaning mode, which Hakuho doesn't seem to lose to at all.
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Mar 14, 2014 03:27
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Nothing makes my day quite like watching Kisenosato choke.
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Mar 14, 2014 04:40
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Uncle Jam posted:Wow I yelled when Endo showed Kisenosato the exit I've always likened wrestling Toyonoshima to wrestling with a wet noodle. He is low, flexible, slippery, and has a disproportionally huge belly that makes it hard to wrap him up. If you try to overpower him, he'll turn it against you better than anyone.
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Mar 14, 2014 12:20
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Day 6: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iUnqnjrS4A Endo looking strong again. Facing off against a slow Kotooshu tomorrow
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Mar 14, 2014 12:24
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I'm really pleased with this basho. The opening days really made me realize how much I love uwatenage. Lots of action! Glad to see Harumafuji doing pretty well, after the first day I was a little worried because of that flip, but he's been doing great.
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Mar 14, 2014 12:54
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what the gently caress harumafuji? against tochiouzan? why? oosunaarashi continues to impress me. i really hope he doesn't hit a wall as he ascends the maegashira ranks like some guys. i think the fact that he's still pretty new compared to the others and that he continues to add to his skillset may work in his favor there, more room to adapt as he progresses
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Mar 14, 2014 13:32
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a false posted:what the gently caress harumafuji? against tochiouzan? why? 12-7 lifetime record, so one of his weaker matchups. Plus I think he (correctly) read that T was going full throttle on the tachi-ai.
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Mar 14, 2014 17:55
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I see no problem with Harumafuji doing a henka. You should mix them in to keep people guessing. All right Masunoyama! Getting back in the win column, gotta root for a guy that may drop dead at any second.
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Mar 14, 2014 18:43
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Looks like Kisenosato put weight on his previously injured toe trying to do a throw and just collapsed because of it
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Mar 15, 2014 00:46
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Day 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmlT4Wf2Jpc edit - Tokushouryu's tachai was so powerful I'm pretty sure his opponent will feel that one for days  Harumafuji seriously tried to kill someone in the crowd, good lord. Death by ballistic sumo missile. At one point in the slow motion replay you can see him stare Takayasu down and slap him across the face Endo vs Oosunaarashi tomorrow is an exciting prospect. Will Endo claw his way to a kachikoshi at M1 or can Oos continue his Cinderella run at a Yusho? Omnikin fucked around with this message at 14:44 on Mar 15, 2014 |
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Mar 15, 2014 14:17
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Hell of an effort there by Tochinowaka.
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Mar 15, 2014 20:32
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anakha posted:Hell of an effort there by Tochinowaka. That was the most X-rated thing I've ever seen in sumo. Looked like two gorillas loving the same football. What is going on with Oosuna? Last tournament I thought he looked like a rank and filer, this one he looks unstoppable.
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Mar 16, 2014 04:52
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Fryhtaning posted:That was the most X-rated thing I've ever seen in sumo. Looked like two gorillas loving the same football. I think it's a combination of improvement in his technique and some favorable matchups early on. Endo is probably the most technically accomplished guy he'll face so far.
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Mar 16, 2014 05:46
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Day 8 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhcoU_Wm5EU What a way to win by Endou! Didn't think he would recover after the first few tough bouts but is making a strong comeback. Also, I like Gagamaru but he can lose in such embarassing ways sometimes...
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Mar 16, 2014 13:13
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Satoyama throwing Gagamaru is easily the highlight of the basho so far. Looks like Kotooshu's heart just isn't in it anymore. Endo-Osunaarashi was pretty drat epic. anakha fucked around with this message at 14:40 on Mar 16, 2014 |
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Mar 16, 2014 14:25
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Omnikin posted:Day 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmlT4Wf2Jpc a day late, but it looked like harumafuji was trying to make up for any perceived bad sumo in his henka the day before by going for a completely unnecessary susoharai
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Mar 16, 2014 14:46
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anakha posted:Satoyama throwing Gagamaru is easily the highlight of the basho so far. absolutely. reminded me of some old mainoumi-konishiki highlights.
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Mar 16, 2014 15:01
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Araibira has a highlight video up, for those chomping at the bit for Kintamayamas late update. Without spoiling the ending - Kisenosato is about the only person who could have endured that tachiai from Giku. Holy poo poo.
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Mar 17, 2014 15:19
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Finally up, day 9: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J02TDHcI3Zc
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Mar 17, 2014 17:31
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Dammit, just when Osunaarashi looked like he was ready to challenge the higher-ranked guys... Ow, my jaw and neck are aching after that Kaisei-Toyohibiki bout. Sliiiick sidestep by Goeido there.
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Mar 17, 2014 19:14
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Day 10: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P5zKbTOz58 Hopefully a better day than yesterday Seven or eight bouts in and it seems like everyone is getting injured this basho  Aaaaand Oosunaarashi is out before he can record his winning record, gently caress Tochinowaka with the great awareness to save a win!! Both Yokozuna at 10-0 working towards the big showdown. Harumafuji vs Kisenosato tomorrow, Kise has won five straight matchups between them
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Mar 18, 2014 15:15
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What set of criteria does Goeido need to fulfil to get the promotion to Ozeki?
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Tsaedje posted:What set of criteria does Goeido need to fulfil to get the promotion to Ozeki? typically the criteria is 30 wins in 3 basho. he had 16 over the last two, and if he wins out this time around he would be at 29 over 3 basho. would that be enough? i don't know. it's not likely anyway, seeing as he still has hakuho, harumafuji, and kisenosato to face now, say he manages 10 wins this basho, 12 would put him at more or less lock for promotion next time around. that's more plausible. i think he's probably going to get it eventually, but he needs to start beating guys like tochiouzan with more consistency a false fucked around with this message at 17:57 on Mar 18, 2014 |
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Mar 18, 2014 17:55
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30 wins over 3 bashos is considered the bare minimum, and even if he wins out he'll be at 29 over the last 3.
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Mar 18, 2014 17:56
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Its 30 wins over the past 3 tournaments, de facto, so that's out. He needed 14 wins this time to qualify. If he has a miracle yushou I can see them giving it to him because he has been able to persist at sekiwake for so long. Otherwise its a story for the next championship.
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Is it just me or is Masunoyama gasping for air like a fish quite a bit less after his matches lately?
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Mar 18, 2014 18:13
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anakha posted:Is it just me or has Masunoyama gasping for air like a fish quite a bit less after his matches lately? I noticed this too. Especially after today's bout.
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Mar 18, 2014 18:33
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anakha posted:Is it just me or is Masunoyama gasping for air like a fish quite a bit less after his matches lately? noticed the same thing.
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Harumafuji is going to henka Kisenosato as much as he can without bringing complete dishonor to himself. Kise needs to play it safe and win with his superior balance and power. If he survived that nuclear tachiai from Giku, he'll be fine even if Harumafuji decides to surprise everyone and deploy the Mongolian Missile. Hey guys, remember when Hakuho looked like he had passed his peak, and when Harumafuji wasn't a good enough yokozuna? It ain't even funny how wrong all that appears now.
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Mar 19, 2014 02:37
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Was Harumafuji considered a yokozuna candidate before he made his run?
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Mar 19, 2014 03:00
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Yeah, but it was seen as a race between his age and whether or not he could shore up his spotty consistency. Basically, all the criticism of Harumafuji's basho to basho performance was the same as it is now. Kotooshu pulled out, he's probably done forever  If Goeido beats Hakuho that place is gonna come down.
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Mar 19, 2014 04:05
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Uncle Jam posted:Yeah, but it was seen as a race between his age and whether or not he could shore up his spotty consistency. Basically, all the criticism of Harumafuji's basho to basho performance was the same as it is now. bear in mind he had had a pretty rough run of injuries right up to like, 1 basho before he started his yokozuna run. and RIP kotooshu. i was never his biggest fan but it sucks to see him go out so pathetically (assuming he's retiring, which he probably should)
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Day 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkQxwfHZpTI
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