Considering how many injuries he had and still has to contend with, it's just staggering. I have more admiration for someone like Terunofuji who had to work so hard to accomplish what he has. His body is failing him more and more, but I do hope he wins his 10th title before he retires.
4:42 a little kick to the leg, I know kicking is prohibited, I am new to sumo, is that a considered a dirty play? At the end of the fight, Terunofuji glared at him, did the kick have anything to do with the extra long look?
Kicking is prohibited the same way that you need to put the two hands down before the tachi-ai, it depends on when it's enforced. Sumo can be very dynamic, and therefore, determining when a leg movement is a swipe or not can be tricky in some guards or some determined moments. What you cannot do and nobody will attempt is kicking above the knee. Tobizaru surely tried to take advantage of Teru's frail knees (not a gentle thing to do, but not strange to sumo historically), and that's definitely why he got so angry during the bout and explains the stare at the end. Fair game or not, a Yokozuna expects a certain deference from his opponents and they'll want to assert dominance so future rivals will think twice before targeting his weak spots again.
Tobizaru slaped Teru's face in the tachi ai. I believe its more the slap than the leg move that caused the long stare, cause it was only a failed sweep, a very unskillfull attempt, but leg sweeps are fair game in sumo
Hakkeyoi at the starting charge, which roughly means "put some spirit into it!", and Nokkata when the bout is ongoing which is basically them telling the wrestlers that they're still in the ring and the match is still on
His grandfather was the 53rd Yokozuna and the original Kotozakura, who he changed his shikona to honor once he reached Ozeki. His father was Sekiwake Kotonowaka who he actually kept the name of for a basho after making Ozeki, as per his father's request. Very impressive sumo pedigree, another Yokozuna Kotozakura perhaps? We can only hope...
Really wish you wouldn't upload this so soon after the tournament. I am watching the tournament on the NHK UA-cam channel, and they have not uploaded day 15 yet. Seeing this thumbnail spoiled the result of the Basho for me.
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Considering how many injuries he had and still has to contend with, it's just staggering. I have more admiration for someone like Terunofuji who had to work so hard to accomplish what he has. His body is failing him more and more, but I do hope he wins his 10th title before he retires.
Congratulations to Terunofuji for his 10th Yusho. A well deserved victory !
9 time grand champion tying his former co-stablemate Harumafuji. The champ
I really didn't think he had it in him anymore. He proved me wrong.
they say the spirits are happy when the yokozuna wins and cleanses the dohyo with his fighting spirit
Who says that?
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Terunofuji is moving well. When he is healthy he can beat anybody. He is just a beast.
The king be the king.
Terunofuji used a hazu-oshi approach with most of his opponents. He then would maneuver for a belt grip if necessary.
4:42 a little kick to the leg, I know kicking is prohibited, I am new to sumo, is that a considered a dirty play? At the end of the fight, Terunofuji glared at him, did the kick have anything to do with the extra long look?
Yes, noticed this too
kicking is prohibited but sweeping is allowed.
I suppose it could be foul play if it was intended to target an injury
Kicking is prohibited the same way that you need to put the two hands down before the tachi-ai, it depends on when it's enforced. Sumo can be very dynamic, and therefore, determining when a leg movement is a swipe or not can be tricky in some guards or some determined moments. What you cannot do and nobody will attempt is kicking above the knee. Tobizaru surely tried to take advantage of Teru's frail knees (not a gentle thing to do, but not strange to sumo historically), and that's definitely why he got so angry during the bout and explains the stare at the end. Fair game or not, a Yokozuna expects a certain deference from his opponents and they'll want to assert dominance so future rivals will think twice before targeting his weak spots again.
You noticed it too... I think that was why he glared at him
Tobizaru slaped Teru's face in the tachi ai. I believe its more the slap than the leg move that caused the long stare, cause it was only a failed sweep, a very unskillfull attempt, but leg sweeps are fair game in sumo
Second Time hé did it. Son of a bi...
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En que canal de tv de japon trasmite esta pelea
Can someone explain to me what the 'referee' or official is yelling during the matches?
+1
Hakkeyoi at the starting charge, which roughly means "put some spirit into it!", and Nokkata when the bout is ongoing which is basically them telling the wrestlers that they're still in the ring and the match is still on
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Don't forget the old bull UA-cam - can beat the all if his knees hold out
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wmh and lord shodai were the only ones good enough to beat the mountain king
Can UFC Fighter defense?
kotonowaka name become kotozakura?
His grandfather was the 53rd Yokozuna and the original Kotozakura, who he changed his shikona to honor once he reached Ozeki. His father was Sekiwake Kotonowaka who he actually kept the name of for a basho after making Ozeki, as per his father's request. Very impressive sumo pedigree, another Yokozuna Kotozakura perhaps? We can only hope...
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Teru seems to be on the way out. Injuries are too much for him.
Really wish you wouldn't upload this so soon after the tournament. I am watching the tournament on the NHK UA-cam channel, and they have not uploaded day 15 yet. Seeing this thumbnail spoiled the result of the Basho for me.
After week 9 this tournament did not make sense
You do not make sense
You are dum
ARE THEY MADE BY AI 😂😂😂
After day 9 this tournament got weird,only komosubi or sekiwake got real challenge,ozeki and Yokozuna were resting
first bout looked rigged to me never seen a sumo hop around like that looked super fake