September Basho

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September Basho

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Some good matches so far with surprise leaders.

Terunofuji’s knee is really hurting him this whole tourney. After 9 days he’s 5-4.
The fighters he's beaten aren't even household names in their own household.

"Never shall innocent blood be shed. Yet the blood of the wicked shall flow like a river. The three shall spread their blackened wings and be the vengeful striking hammer of god."
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Re: September Basho

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Terunofuji has decided to retire from the September Tournament to safeguard his injured knee.
The fighters he's beaten aren't even household names in their own household.

"Never shall innocent blood be shed. Yet the blood of the wicked shall flow like a river. The three shall spread their blackened wings and be the vengeful striking hammer of god."
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Re: September Basho

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Probably a good call. Teru was still getting more wins than losses, but obviously struggling more than normal. Hokutofuji took his first loss today on Day 10.

Asanoyama who I believe is a former Ozeki, is on the comeback trail down in the Makushita ranks. At the pace he's going he should be back in the Top division by either January or March of next year. He'll almost certainly be back in Juryo next time out as he's dominant down in Makushita.

I feel like Tamawashi is the favorite at this point in the Tournament. He's looking like he's putting it all together a little better this Tournament, and he's long had Terunofuji's number, so he's always formidable.

Tobizaru is having a very good showing this tournament. I like that.
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Re: September Basho

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Just heard that surgery may be a possibility for Terunofuji.
The fighters he's beaten aren't even household names in their own household.

"Never shall innocent blood be shed. Yet the blood of the wicked shall flow like a river. The three shall spread their blackened wings and be the vengeful striking hammer of god."
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Re: September Basho

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Ichinojo officially gets a Make Koshi today after winning the Yusho last tournament. Obviously a very disappointing showing from him after such a success last time around.

The Yusho Race for this particular Tournament is still very much up in the air.
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