January 2025 - Day 15 - 3-Way Playoff - Part 2
Added 2025-01-26 11:15:01 +0000 UTCOzeki Hoshoryu beat M14 Kinbozan in the first Playoff match. Now he faces off against M3 Oho to see if he can clinch the championship.
Enjoy!
-Jason
Comments
Of course, this is true. What is your point exactly?
Jordan Greene
2025-01-28 21:27:14 +0000 UTCActually, that is standard fare for any Ozeki! Start the basho fighting those in the upper maeghashira ranks, than fight the lower ranked san'jaku sekitori before fighting against the other Ozeki and any Yokozuna present. If a lower ranked maeghashira is still in the running (roughly after day 10) he fights those higher ups instead of an underperforming san'jaku one!
Exilhamburger
2025-01-28 13:51:09 +0000 UTCI adopted him as my new favorite when Tochinoshin and Kakaryu retired. I am so very proud of him.🐊
BULLgator4
2025-01-28 02:54:09 +0000 UTCNot with 3 losses hes not.
Colin Mathie
2025-01-28 01:14:58 +0000 UTCHe also dropped 3 bouts to rank&filers.
Colin Mathie
2025-01-28 01:11:24 +0000 UTC👍he has earned it I believe
Charlie Balch
2025-01-27 22:46:12 +0000 UTCI think something that must be said IRT promotions, is that Hosh is uninjured and clearly at the top of his game right now. When is the last time we had a Yokozuna who could be counted on to be at every basho all fifteen days? the chances of the next YKZ whoever it may be being able to pull that off decrease all the time, so IMO if the YDC decide to promote Hosh it makes sense both from a skill and drive angle as well as a fitness and reliability angle. That's just my 2c
Wildhoggang
2025-01-27 21:30:35 +0000 UTCwhat a match! I know rikishi are supposed to be stoic most of the time but I love when they let it slip a bit and you can feel the outpour of emotion they have after a hard fought basho
Wildhoggang
2025-01-27 21:25:04 +0000 UTCI am so happy Hoshoryu won the tournament, he's been my favorite for a while now and I certainly hope he gets promoted y
Adrienne Ranney
2025-01-27 18:37:48 +0000 UTCJulia Child in the house! Lady in light blue left behind the gyoji. Looking good and enthusiastic too.
John N
2025-01-27 13:12:37 +0000 UTCI have no problem with the winner of this match advancing to the next rank .
Dave
2025-01-27 06:58:21 +0000 UTCGreat tournament! Thanks Jason!!!!
Earl Brawley
2025-01-27 06:48:03 +0000 UTCboo
Goose Short
2025-01-27 05:12:14 +0000 UTCMaybe 12-3 isn't enough but that wasn't a regular 12-3! Make that man a yokozuna! Great match by both!
Brad Day
2025-01-27 01:47:01 +0000 UTCYES!!!!
jhockenberry02
2025-01-27 00:39:05 +0000 UTCGreat tourney. Thanks for great coverage Jason. Congrats to The winner.
Corey McGrath
2025-01-27 00:34:35 +0000 UTCmy sumo enjoyment magnified when I subscribed
Marvin Acklin
2025-01-26 22:38:43 +0000 UTCspine tingling excitement!
Marvin Acklin
2025-01-26 22:38:13 +0000 UTCIs 14-3 good enough? I would say no given who he lost to and who he defeated in those clutch situations, but I expect the association to say yes (and I'm not upset about it). A YKZ is an important figure for them, so I understand. That said, it's unfortunate to see the requirements slip, then slip even further... the slippery slope is real
D Lewis
2025-01-26 22:30:14 +0000 UTCThe association Yokozuna tested Hoshoryu this basho giving him the top contenders the second week. He is really the only rikishi with enough skill to hold Yokozuna at the moment outside of Kotozakura. He barely lost to Kotozakura in Dec, as he caught his toe and slipped. Hoshoryu should get the nod. Thanks Jason!
Jordan Greene
2025-01-26 21:12:01 +0000 UTCMan, I don't know.... I am a Hoshoryu fan but those losses looked really bad. His dominance at the end looked like real Yokozuna Sumo and definitely put him at the head of the pack.
Stephen Nering
2025-01-26 20:47:43 +0000 UTCI think Hoshoryu is a Yokozuna level rikishi, but I don't think he would be promoted if circumstances were different. I don't hate that he will be, but as inflexible as the JSA often are in stupid matters, they can be very flexible when it suits their needs..
Derek R.
2025-01-26 20:01:36 +0000 UTCAnd he hugged his tsukebito, it's not often you see that! He's a good guy.
Barb
2025-01-26 19:52:07 +0000 UTCI think he deserves to be promoted, his aggression in the dohyo is just his way of focussing on winning. He is an incredible wrestler. If he does become yokozuna I think he will adopt the required behaviour.
Barb
2025-01-26 19:45:31 +0000 UTCThree in a row in about 25 minutes!
Merkwerdichliebe
2025-01-26 18:45:01 +0000 UTCYou could tell he was feeling it. Just looking at the guy you could tell he was at the top of his game. I think it would be very difficult to not promote him after that performance.
Merkwerdichliebe
2025-01-26 18:44:34 +0000 UTCCONGRATULATIONS
mark ellis
2025-01-26 18:32:27 +0000 UTCHoshoryu had fought in an unusual 6-way playoff in Juryo in the July 2020 tournament. So I suppose he is not a complete stranger to these more complex playoffs
Tim Crouch
2025-01-26 17:49:46 +0000 UTCWhat a great run by Hoshoryu! Kept his adrenaline up. Look what they did for Kisenosato but he is Japanese. Hoshoryu deserves it more! Thanks Jason, great coverage.
John N
2025-01-26 17:46:16 +0000 UTCI feel like the retirement of Terunofuji changes everything as far as the rope-run. There was some pressure to find a new yokozuna with it having been a pretty poorly kept secret that Teru was going to retire. But with him now gone, I would figure this has likely clenched it.
Tim Crouch
2025-01-26 17:43:29 +0000 UTCHe has noting to prove. his 2nd title win and he finished 2nd last basho. Also he just fought 3 times in 15 minutes and won.. He’s Yokozuna material
King Rama
2025-01-26 17:34:12 +0000 UTCWhat a shame? Are you crazy? He went 12-3 and just beat 2 guys back to back with no rest.. you must be new to sumo…
King Rama
2025-01-26 17:32:49 +0000 UTCIf it wasn’t for the possible Yokozuna promotion I’d have rooted for Oho.. After fighting and wining 3 in a row he deserves to be promoted to Yokozuna…
King Rama
2025-01-26 17:32:00 +0000 UTCWow...loved that!! He is at the top of his game...especially taking on two hot lower rank rekishi. I was hoping Hoshoryu would take it the Cup!! Awesome videos this basho Jason...thank you!!
Shawn
2025-01-26 17:30:31 +0000 UTCThe 10 min limit for Patreon is weird. Maybe it’s for new creators? I know a bunch of documentary YT channels that offer early access on Patreon. I’ve never subscribed to them so I don’t know but surely not? Bit of a shame because despite all the efforts to avoid spoilers, it was obvious Hoshoryu won after the first playoff match because there was only 1 more bonus video. No time for 3 matches in 10 mins. If they just allowed longer length videos it wouldn’t have been a thing. Either way I’m thankful for the coverage. Great tournament Jason, thanks for your dedication. And for all the Ura videos 😅
TheRealTeal
2025-01-26 17:21:07 +0000 UTCDAMN IT! Good match though.
Sean Williams
2025-01-26 16:07:42 +0000 UTCWow great tournament. Thanks for the coverage Jason
Bruce67
2025-01-26 16:05:39 +0000 UTCHoshoryu!!!!!!!!! Hands down my favorite. I don’t mind either way for the rope, it’s just been a blast seeing his progress.. feels so close to flipping the switch to that next level
Daryn
2025-01-26 15:45:23 +0000 UTCWhat a shame for Sumo! I hope they don't promote him after that Basho... but I fear they will feel the pressure to do it anyway.
TC Candler
2025-01-26 15:31:28 +0000 UTCI even shed a small tear for Hoshoryu 😢 great victory 🫡
Barajas Eli
2025-01-26 15:18:52 +0000 UTCWhat a great tournament. The man beat a triple playoff, I say give him the rope. And thank you for the coverage Jason
Afonso de Albuquerque
2025-01-26 15:00:38 +0000 UTCHoss has so much juice, I love the aura and the passion. I know they are supposed to be stoic but the American in me can’t help but love his attitude.
Joshua Bacon
2025-01-26 14:55:44 +0000 UTCSpirited & Epic! But there can only be One! Definitely one for the record books! All pressure on the YDC!
Raymond Sosnowski
2025-01-26 14:55:30 +0000 UTCI know the OT matches don't count towards the record, but technically he's 14-3 this Basho. If it had been a sole win of the Basho at that 12-3 I'd say no - but damn that finish.. Either way it has been a great start to 2025!
JayyVee
2025-01-26 14:41:24 +0000 UTCThere is desparation for a healthy Yokozuna! Before Terunofuji Hakuho and Kakuryu were basically missing in action for more than a year!
Exilhamburger
2025-01-26 14:18:02 +0000 UTCAbsolute cinema! I hope he becomes a yokozuna
Johannes
2025-01-26 14:05:46 +0000 UTCSo exiting. Thanks for the fantastic coverage!
yaakov rubinstein
2025-01-26 14:04:20 +0000 UTCGreat tournament. Very exciting to kick off the year.
Joseph johnson
2025-01-26 14:03:58 +0000 UTCCongratulations to Hoshoryu! Love his personality in the ring a serious warrior and out of the ring a good dude that laughs alot and is a good buddy to the other wrestlers.
K. Bryant Mastin
2025-01-26 14:00:10 +0000 UTCAmazing. Wow. And I mean...he had to beat 3 men in a row one after the other to win this...I don't know if he will get yokozuna, but I will not be against it if he does.
Stoyan Zaimov
2025-01-26 13:54:18 +0000 UTCA great sumo day! I have not been a Hoshoryu fan. I watched last night the YT video of training and eating at his stable. His persona out of the ring completely changed my mind. Promote him!
Steve Cunningham
2025-01-26 13:36:45 +0000 UTCIf it turned out to be a soft basho where the winner only got 12 wins or something, I think he might need 2 yusho still... but as someone already stated, that's technically 14 wins. Give the man his rope!!
Steve Mont
2025-01-26 13:31:26 +0000 UTCThat's 14 wins ...
Dan Shaver
2025-01-26 13:24:15 +0000 UTCwhat a surprising basho this was, lots of great stuff... is there a chance Hoshoryu might still make Yokozuna now that his extra play-off wins technically makes him 14-3?
Michael Dyst
2025-01-26 12:19:07 +0000 UTCHe deserves to be Yokozuna because he earned it! He’s a violent warrior on the clay and gentleman off.
Jeff Martinez
2025-01-26 12:17:19 +0000 UTCI don't think they should give it to him, it would reek of desperation of needing a Yokozuna. I want to see another 1st or 2nd becuase of that 8-7.
RyuKyuShogun
2025-01-26 12:16:09 +0000 UTCWhat a great Basho! I do not have a problem with Hoshoryu getting promoted. It is ok if the council waits until March too.
Kayak medic
2025-01-26 12:13:16 +0000 UTCMost incredible day of sumo I’ve seen in my short time following the sport! What a day!
Jonny
2025-01-26 12:04:21 +0000 UTCGive that ma his rope!!!
JoCol
2025-01-26 11:52:02 +0000 UTCCould not have been any more exciting. What a bout!
Barb
2025-01-26 11:50:17 +0000 UTCwhat a tournament ... thanks mr.jason from saudi arabia
MaRTiN MYSTERY
2025-01-26 11:40:19 +0000 UTCWhat a way to end the tournament. Great match.
Tito Sandstorm
2025-01-26 11:21:43 +0000 UTC
