All posts tagged "Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament"
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Sumo
/ 11 months agoKirishima Wins His Second Emperor's Cup with a Stellar 13-2 Record at Kyushu Basho
In his final Kyushu Basho match, Kirishima used his superior athleticism against Takakeisho en route to his ninth straight win and...
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/ 11 months agoKirishima Takes One-Win Advantage into Final Day of Kyushu Basho
The ozeki can collect his second Emperor's Cup with a triumph over Takakeisho on the last day of the Kyushu Basho...
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/ 11 months agoKotonowaka Beats Takakeisho to Stay Tied for Kyushu Basho Lead
Up-and-coming wrestler Atamifuji and ozeki Kirishima also own 9-2 records with four days remaining in the Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka.
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/ 11 months agoAsanoyama Returns to Kyushu Basho, Deals Takakeisho a Blow to His Promotion Chances
In his first match at the Kyushu Basho, former ozeki Asanoyama used an arm throw to hand the promotion-chasing ozeki his...
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/ 11 months agoTakakeisho Bounces Back to Defeat Takayasu on Day 5 of Kyushu Basho
After losing his first Kyushu Basho bout the previous day, the promotion-chasing ozeki was all business against wily veteran Takayasu.
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/ 2 years agoAbi Wins Rare Three-Way Playoff to Capture First Title on Wild Final Day of Kyushu Basho
Rank-and-filer Abi defeated Takayasu and Takakeisho in the playoff to secure the title. It was the first three-way playoff since March...
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/ 2 years agoTakayasu on Brink of First Championship after Defeating Kagayaki at Kyushu Basho
Veteran grappler Takayasu, who has been a runner-up five times, can wrap up the title with a win over No. 9...
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/ 2 years agoVeteran Takayasu Moves into Sole Possession of Lead at Kyushu Basho
Former ozeki Takayasu overpowered rank-and-filer Oho and moved a step closer to his first Emperor’s Cup, improving to 11-2 in the...
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/ 2 years agoOho Topples Hoshoryu to Create Three-Way Tie For the Lead at Kyushu Basho
The rank-and-filer dominated his Mongolian opponent to set up a thrilling finish in the 15-day Kyushu Basho.
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/ 2 years agoHoshoryu Moves into Sole Possession of the Lead with One-Sided Win over Mitakeumi
Mongolian grappler Hoshoryu is bidding for his first-ever Emperor's Cup with four days left in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
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/ 2 years agoHoshoryu Defeats Shodai to Maintain Share of Lead at Kyushu Basho
Sekiwake Hoshoryu is tied with rank-and-filer Oho as the 15-day tournament enters the homestretch in Fukuoka.
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/ 2 years agoCo-leaders Hoshoryu and Oho Notch Clutch Victories at Kyushu Basho
With a brilliant arm throw on Day 9, Hoshoryu collected his eighth win, and Oho matched the Mongolian's win total at...
