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January 16, 2006
Sumo Update - Day 9
| 9 days down, 6 to go, and this is still one of the most competitive tournaments in ages.
Our leader: Hokutoriki, ranked Maegashira #11 (translated: scrub, although he did compete for a championship in some tournament in the last couple years). Hokutoriki is feasting on the low-ranked wrestlers, and he's the only wrestler yet to lose. 9-0. |  |
The real competition is at the top of the standings.
At 8-1, Yokozuna Asashoryu with 7 straight wins (most very easy) since a shocking day 2 loss. Also at 8-1, Ozeki Tochiazuma, who lost his first match yesterday.
At 7-2, new Ozeki Koto'oshu, plus Sekiwake's Kotomitsuki and Hakuho. Also 4 Maegashira's, including dangerous Russian wrestler Roho.
In why-don't-you-just-retire-already news, Ozeki's Kaio and Chiyotaikai have both dropped out of the tournament due to injury.
Match of the day tomorrow: Asashoryu vs. Kotomitsuki
Posted by JoshHornik at January 16, 2006 06:58 PM