Sumo Haru Basho: Day 5 outcomes and analysis

The 2023 Grand Competition of Sumo rolls on this weekend with the Haru Basho(Spring or March Competition), happening from March 12 to March 26 at the Osaka Prefectural Gym in Osaka.

Bloody Elbow is your house for all the news, highlights and updates as this year’s field of rivals take on for the very first time in an effort to hold or much better their put on the banzuke(rankings record).

You can stream this competition by means of NHK World, both live and as needed This can be done on their site through your web internet browser or the NHK World app on Apple and Android items. The live programs occur around 4: 10 a.m. ET. Emphasizes are typically revealed at 12: 30 a.m and are then readily available as needed.

Banzuke (Pre-tournament rankings):

Note: This short article will just cover the arise from the Makuuchi department. Outcomes for all departments can be discovered here

Day 1

Complete Outcomes

• Asanoyama (J1, 1-0) def. Mitoryu (M17, 0-1) by means of yorikiri (frontal dislodge)
• Tsurugisho (M16, 1-0) def. Choyoshoma (M16, 0-1) by means of shitatedashinage (pulling underarm toss)
• Hokuseiho (M15, 1-0) def. Oho (M15, 0-1) through yorikiri *
• Kinbozan (M14, 1-0) def. Bushozan (M14, 0-1) by means of okuridashi (rear push out)
• Daishoho (M13, 1-0) def. Kotoeko (M13, 0-1) through yorikiri
• Takarafuji (M12, 1-0) def. Kagayaki (M12, 0-1) by means of oshidashi (frontal push out) *
• Takanosho (M11, 1-0) def. Azumaryu (M11, 0-1) by means of oshidashi
• Nishikifuji (M10, 1-0) def. Myogiryu (M10, 0-1) through oshidashi
• Aoiyama (M9, 1-0) def. Hiradoumi (M9, 0-1) through kotenage (arm lock toss)
• Ura (M8, 1-0) def. Ichyamamoto (M8, 0-1) through hatakikomi (slap down) *
• Takayasu (M7, 1-0) def. Hokutofuji (M7, 0-1) by means of oshidashi
• Endo (M6, 1-0) def. Sadanoumi (M6, 0-1) through oshidashi
• Midorifuji (M5, 1-0) def. Kotoshoho (M5, 0-1) through oshidashi
• Onosho (M4, 1-0) def. Meisei (M4, 0-1) through oshidashi
• Daieisho (K, 1-0) def. Nishikigi (M3, 0-1) by means of oshidashi
• Kotonowaka (K, 1-0) def. Mitakeumi (M3, 0-1) by means of yorikiri
• Wakamotoharu (K, 1-0) def. Ryuden (M3, 0-1) by means of yorikiri
• Kiribayama (S, 1-0) def. Abi (M2, 0-1) through oshidashi *
• Shodai (M1, 1-0) def. Hoshoryu (S, 0-1) through oshidashi *
• Tamawashi (M1, 1-0) def. Wakatakakage (S, 0-1) by means of tsukiotoshi (thrust down) *
• Tobizaru (K, 1-0) def. Takakeisho (O, 0-1) by means of hatakikomi *

Needs to see bouts!

Quick analysis

This competition was everything about ozeki Takakeisho and surfaces the first day with a loss to Tobizaru through slap down. Tobizaru rode out Takakeisho’s thrusting attack and utilized the ozeki’s momentum versus him for the hatakikomi. A stunning start for the male who was hoping this basho would be where he lastly makes the rank of yokozuna. Another upset was Shodai dispatching of Hoshoryu (who may be bring an injury from January). Hakuho protege Hokuseiho got invited to the leading department with a stiff arm to the throat from Oho, however he rallied and made his very first win. Bout of the day for me is Tamawashi’s win over Wakatakakakge. The ageless marvel started with his trademarked attacks to the throat, however the athletic sekiwake had the ability to navigate those and nearly sent out Tamawashi charging out of the ring. Tamawashi revealed deft footwork to remain in, strength to endure the occurring rush and then craftiness to turn Wakatakakakge and send him out, simply prior to he himself fell off the ring.

Day 2

Complete Outcomes

• Chiyoshoma (M16, 1-1) def. Mitoryu (M17, 0-2) by means of yorikiri (frontal dislodge)
• Tsurugisho (M16, 2-0) def. Tohakuryu (J1, 1-1) by means of yorikiri
• Kinbozan (M14, 2-0) def. Oho (M15, 0-2) by means of tsukidashi (frontal thrust out)
• Hokuseiho (M15, 2-0) def. Bushozan (M14, 0-2) through yorikiri
• Kotoeko (M13, 1-1) def. Kagayaki (M12, 0-2) by means of yorikiri *
• Daishoho (M13, 2-0) def. Takarafuji (M12, 1-1) through oshidashi (frontal push out)
• Takanosho (M11, 2-0) def. Myogiryu (M10, 0-2) by means of oshidashi
• Nishikifuji (M10, 2-0) def. Azumaryu (M11, 0-2) by means of oshidashi
• Hiradoumi (M9, 1-1) def. Ichiyamamoto (M8, 0-2) by means of oshidashi *
• Ura (M8, 2-0) def. Aoiyama (M9, 1-1) by means of oshidashi
• Takayasu (M7, 2-0) def. Endo (M6, 1-1) by means of hikiotoshi (hand take down)
• Sadanoumi (M6, 1-1) def. Onosho (M4, 1-1) through hatakikomi (slap down)
• Meisei (M4, 1-1) def. Kotoshoho (M5, 0-2) by means of yoritaoshi (frontal crush out)
• Wakamotoharu (K, 2-0) def. Nishikigi (M3, 0-2) by means of yorikiri *
• Tobizaru (K, 2-0) def. Mitakeumi (M3, 0-2) through yorikiri
• Kotonowaka (K, 2-0) def. Ryuden (M2, 0-2) by means of katasukashi (under shoulder swing down)
• Daiesho (K, 2-0) def. Wakatakakage (S, 0-2) by means of oshidashi
• Shodai (M1, 2-0) def. Kiribayama (S, 1-1) by means of oshitaoshi (frontal push down) *
• Abi (M2, 1-1) def. Hoshoryu (S, 0-2) by means of hikiotoshi
• Takakeisho (O, 1-1) def. Tamawashi (M1, 1-1) through oshidashi

Should see bouts.

Quick analysis

Takakeisho entered into day 2 with an indicate show and finished Tamawashi, rapidly pressing him to the edge and out of the ring. He evened his record, however other upper ranked wrestlers continued to battle. Hoshoryu dropped a bout to Abi, and didn’t look excellent doing so. Kiribayama was overwhelmed by Shodai (who has actually looked amazing considering that his demotion from the upper ranks) and Wakatakakage is still to notch a win after a loss to the rising Daiesho. Daiesho and the 3 other komosubi all went to 2-0 today. Kotonowaka has actually looked specifically strong over the very first 2 days. Wakamotoharu had an awesome match with Nishikigi where both looked near to tossing the other down. My match of the day needs to go to Hiradoumi (who I believe is a Combating Spirit competitor) vs. Ichiyamamoto. They place on an intense program with Hiradoumi directly preventing a hatakikomi loss prior to scoring the battle winning push out.

Day 3

Complete outcomes

• Tsurugisho (M16, 3-0) def. Mitoryu (M17, 0-3) through yorikiri (frontal dislodge)
• Chiyoshoma (M16, 2-1) def. Tochinoshin (J2, 0-3) by means of yorikiri
• Bushozan (M14, 1-2) def. Oho (M15, 0-3) through oshidashi (frontal push out) *
• Hokuseiho (M15, 3-0) def. Kinbozan (M14, 2-1) by means of yorikiri
• Koteoko (M13, 2-1) def. Takarafuji (M12, 1-2) by means of yorikiri
• Daishoho (M13, 3-0) def. Kagayaki (M12, 0-3) through kimedashi (arm disallowing displace)
• Nishikifuji (M10, 3-0) def. Takanosho (M11, 2-1) through yoritaoshi (frontal crush out)
• Myogiryu (M10, 1-2) def. Azumaryu (M11, 0-3) by means of yorikiri
• Ura (M8, 3-0) def. Hiradoumi (M9, 1-2) through oshidashi *
• Aoiyama (M9, 2-1) def. Ichiyamamoto (M8, 0-3) by means of hatakikomi (slap down)
• Takayasu (M7, 3-0) def. Sadanoumi (M6, 1-2) by means of oshidashi
• Endo (M6, 2-1) def. Hokutofuji (M7, 0-3) through oshidashi
• Midorifuji (M5, 3-0) def. Meisei (M4, 1-2) by means of oshidashi *
• Onosho (M4, 2-1) def. Kotoshoho (M5, 0-3) through tsukiotoshi (thrust down)
• Mitakeumi (M3, 1-2) def. Wakamotoharu (K, 2-1) through yoritaoshi
• Tobizaru (K, 3-0) def. Nishikigi (M3, 0-3) by means of tsukiotoshi *
• Daiesho (K, 3-0) def Ryuden (M2, 0-3) by means of oshidashi
• Hoshoryu (S, 1-2) def. Kotonowaka (K, 2-1) through yorikiri *
• Abi (M2, 2-1) def. Wakatakakage (S, 0-3) by means of hatakikomi *
• Kiribayama (S, 2-1) def. Tamawashi (M1, 1-2) through sukuinage (beltless toss)
• Takakeisho (O, 2-1) def. Shodai (M1, 2-1) through oshidashi

Should see bouts!

Quick analysis

Takakeisho built on the other day’s win on Day 3, with a fast win over the formerly outstanding looking Shodai. That moves the ozeki approximately 2-1. A previous ozeki, Takayasu, has actually looked incredibly control up until now, quickly dispatching of Sadanoumi today. Takayasu is ranked maegashira 7 just since an injury-forced lack destroyed his record in the last competition. It’s clear that he’s a level above who he’s being compared versus in the middle of the banzuke These sort of bouts may be simply what he requires, however, as he sneaks back to complete physical fitness prior to handling the huge names of the department. Joining him at the top of the leader board with a 3-0 record are the just recently promoted komusubi Daiesho and Tobizaru. Hoshoryu, a future yokozuna prospect to some, got his very first win today, beating Kotonowaka (who had actually steam-rolled his very first 2 challengers). Hoshoryu aimed to take a more patient technique in this match, compared to his flop versus Abi on Day 2. After participating Kotonowaka’s belt he had the ability to leave a yorikiri effort and make an angle for a dislodge of his own (that’s my bout of the day). Kotonowaka’s stable-mate Kotoshoho, who was the champion runner-up and Battling Spirit away winner in January, is struggling this month. He dropped to 0-3 after being face-planted by Onosho.

Day 4

Complete outcomes

• Hokuseiho (M15, 4-0) def. Mitoryu (M17, 0-4) through yorikiri (frontal displace)
• Oho (M15, 1-3) def. Chiyonokuni (J2, 0-4) through oshidashi (frontal push out)
• Chiyoshoma (M16, 3-1) def. Daishoho (M13, 3-1) through yorikiri
• Kotoeko (M13, 3-1) def. Tsurugisho (M16, 3-1) by means of yorikiri
• Kagayaki (M12, 1-3) def. Bushozan (M14, 1-3) through oshidashi
• Kinbozan (M14, 3-1) def. Takarafuji (M12, 1-3) by means of oshidashi
• Takanosho (M11, 3-1) def. Aoiyama (M8, 2-2) by means of oshidashi
• Hiradoumi (M9, 2-2) def. Azumaryu (M11, 0-4) by means of yorikiri
• Nishikifuji (M10, 4-0) def. Ichiyamamoto (M8, 0-4) by means of yoritaoshi (frontal crush out) *
• Myogiryu (M10, 2-2) def. Ura (M8, 3-1) by means of hatakikomi (slap down)
• Takayasu (M7, 4-0) def. Kotoshoho (M5, 0-4) by means of tsukidashi (thrust down) *
• Midorifuji (M5, 4-0) def. Hokutofuji (M7, 0-4) by means of yorikiri
• Onosho (M4, 3-1) def. Sadanoumi (M6, 1-3) by means of oshidashi
• Endo (M6, 3-1) def. Meisei (M4, 1-3) by means of oshidashi
• Daiesho (K, 4-0) def. Mitakeumi (M3, 1-3) by means of tsukidashi
• Kotonowaka (K, 3-1) def. Nishikigi (M3, 0-4) by means of katasukashi (under shoulder swing down) *
• Ryuden (M2, 1-3) def. Tobizaru (K, 3-1) through uwatedashinage (pulling over armthrow) *
• Kiribayama (S, 3-1) def. Wakamotoharu (K, 2-2) by means of okuridashi (rear push out) *
• Hoshoryu (S, 2-2) def. Tamawashi (M1, 1-3) through oshidashi *
• Shodai (M1, 3-1) def. Wakatakakage (S, 0-4) through oshidashi
• Abi (M2, 3-1) def. Takakeisho (O, 2-2) by means of hatakikomi *

Needs to see bouts!

Quick analysis

Problem Takakeisho fans. The ozeki entered into his bout with Abi with strapping on his knee and after he was slapped down, he jogged off the dohyo in noticeable discomfort. He hopped his method back up onto the clay and after that backstage. It’s still early in the competition so a 2-2 record can be developed into an excellent yokozuna making efficiency, however that’s not likely to occur if he’s combating on one leg. We’ll need to wait and see if he makes it out to deal with Ryuden tomorrow.

3 wrestlers who are standing apart at this phase are Hokuseiho, Takayasu and Daiesho. All are 4-0 and all looked wonderful today. To obtain a western term, however, you need to take a look at the strength of schedule. Hokusieho is showing his prodigious skill is much better than the lower ranks of the maegashira, Takayasu is revealing his is much better than the middle of the rankings (which he is required to complete versus just due to an injury last time out), however Daiesho is getting his wins versus much harder opposition. He was my choice to win this competition after I saw him win the Fuji television competition in February. All those people will be getting a huge test tomorrow, so we’ll see which of them can stay unbeaten. Hokuseiho has actually been dealt previous ozeki Ichinojo (who is similarly huge and is showing up from juryo for the day). Takayasu will handle Ura, whose disorderly spontaneity is an obstacle for anybody, and Daiesho will satisfy previous ozeki Shodai; who is looking more inspired now than he performed in current tournies.

Bout of the day for me is Hoshoryu beating Tamawashi with a screen of fast feet and after that unbelievable strength to protect the oshidashi.

Day 5

Complete outcomes

• Ichinojo (J3, 5-0) def. Hokuseiho (M15, 4-1) by means of yorikiri (frontal dislodge)
• Mitoryu (M17, 1-4) def. Bushozan (M14, 1-4) by means of uwatenage (over arm toss)
• Kinbozan (M14, 4-1) def. Tsurugisho (M16, 3-2) by means of yorikiri
• Kotoeko (M13, 4-1) def. Chiyoshoma (M16, 3-2) by means of sukuinage (beltless arm toss) *
• Oho (M15, 2-3) def. Daishoho (M13, 3-2) by means of hikiotoshi (hand take down)
• Takanosho (M11, 4-1) def. Takarafuji (M12, 1-4) by means of oshidashi (frontal push out)
• Kagayaki (M12, 2-3) def. Azumaryu (M11, 0-5) by means of oshidashi
• Nishikifuji (M10, 5-0) def. Hiradoumi (M9, 2-3) by means of uwatenage
• Aoiyama (M9, 3-2) def. Myogiryu (M10, 2-3) by means of oshitaoshi (frontal push down)
• Takayasu (M7, 5-0) def. Ura (M8, 3-2) by means of tsukiotoshi (thrust down) *
• Hokutofuji (M7, 1-4) def. Ichiyamamoto (M8, 0-5) through oshidashi
• Midorifuji (M5, 5-0) def. Sadanoumi (M6, 1-4) through yorikiri *
• Endo (M6, 4-1) def. Kotoshoho (M5, 0-5) by means of tsukiotoshi
• Abi (M2, 4-1) def. Meisei (M4, 1-4) through oshidashi
• Daiesho (K, 5-0) def. Shodai (M1, 3-2) by means of oshidashi *
• Kotonowaka (K, 4-1) def. Tobizaru (K, 3-2) by means of oshidashi *
• Wakamotoharu (K, 3-2) def. Tamawashi (M1, 1-4) by means of hatakikomi (slap down)
• Mitakeumi (M3, 2-3) def. Wakatakakage (S, 0-5) through tsukihiza (knee touch down)
• Onosho (M4, 4-1) def. Kiribayama (S, 3-2) by means of tsukiotoshi
• Nishikigi (M3, 1-4) def. Hoshoryu (2-3) through kotenage (arm lock toss)
• Takakeisho (O, 3-2) def. Ryuden (M2, 1-4) through oshidashi

Quick analysis

If Takakeisho is injuring, he didn’t reveal it today. He blasted through Ryuden to enhance his record to 3-2. The swimming pool of unbeaten rikishi was decreased to 4 today, after Hokuseiho took an exceptional loss to previous ozeki Ichinojo (who out-thought and after that out-muscled his much more youthful challenger).

Your 5-0 wrestlers are Daiesho, Takayasu, Midorifuji and Nishikifuji. Daiesho and Takayasu have actually looked particularly excellent. Today Daiesho smashed Shodai and Takayasu won an extremely enjoyable bout over Ura. Midorifuji continued to make displacing much bigger males look simple today, finishing up and after that bunny hopping Sadanoumi out of the ring.

Bout of the day for me is Endo vs. Kotoshoho. An aggressive thrusting exchange in between the 2 was stopped by an awesome pivot from Endo, which saw Kotoshoho (last competition’s runner-up cruising head initially out of the ring).

I likewise wish to keep in mind the number of various surfaces we had today. It may be a close competitors for the Method Reward this month. I believe Kotonowaka may be leading the charge of that a person, albeit at this early phase.

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