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  • Sergio@slrpnk.netOP
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    2 days ago

    Spoilers ahead…

    Onosato vs Kirishima… Kirishima was putting in work, but it just didn’t work out. I think Onosato had too much momentum.

    Takerufuji vs Kinbozan… I think Kinbozan just timed the slapdown wrong, and Takerufuji took advantage.

    Hoshoryu vs Wakatakakage… wow, Wakatakakage went face-first into Hoshoryu’s shoulder! Hoshoryu got a grip then and it was over…

    Atamifuji vs Endo… NICE maneuvering by Endo… hey, no laying down on the job!

    Wakamotoharu vs Oho… awww Oho was doing such a good job… Wakamotoharu shows why it pays off to keep your cool while waiting for just the right moment.

  • Yokozuna@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    I just wrapped up today’s Makuuchi bouts, a little distracted because of my poor ol sick cat currently so I didn’t watch them as closely as usual. I did notice that graceful Ura flip though.

    • Sergio@slrpnk.netOP
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      2 days ago

      that graceful Ura flip

      That was hilarious! The funny thing was, you could see him trying not to smile afterwards, and everyone in the crowd’s laughing but the dignitaries in the front row were keeping a serious face and tut-tutting and maybe stifling a smile.

      That bout’s not in this video btw, I saw it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqWQ5q7qFPk

      • Yokozuna@lemmy.world
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        2 days ago

        Papayasu looked really strong in that one as well, solid rapid thrusts kept Ura trying to defend. He is a really strong rikishi but I feel like his age, style, and injuries will keep him from getting his first title sadly. If he was more on the belt he could use his raw power better but he’s a pusher/thruster mainly.

        He always seems to do good on one half of the basho, but not the whole thing.

        • Sergio@slrpnk.netOP
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          2 days ago

          Papayasu

          lel I never heard Takayasu called that. It sounds a bit too much like the Spanish word “payaso” (clown). But you know, even if he doesn’t get a title it’s still pretty amazing just to be in Makuuchi.

          I had to do some work real late tonight and I just saw Ura’s match live! I’m gonna pay for it tomorrow alertnesswise but it was worth it.