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Natsu Basho 2012 - Winners

Makuuchi Yusho:	S Hokuro (12-3; 106 points)
Juryo Yusho:	J10 Kungliazuma (11-4; 104 points)
Makushita Yusho:	m24 Shiroyuko (14-1; 99 points)
Gino-sho:	S Susanoo (9-6; 108 points)
Kanto-sho:	M8 Pandaazuma (12-3; 103 points)
Shukun-sho:	not awarded

by Takanotaki, 2012/5/23

Natsu Basho 2012 - Day 15

The Natsu Basho ended in truly dramatic fashion after journeyman Kyokutenho pulled off what is arguably the greatest upset in Sumo history. On day 14 Kyoutenho pulled off a violent uwatenage against Kotooshu that left the Ozeki hurting and unable to make it to the final day's bout against Tochiozan. As a result Tochiozan was awarded a default win on senshuraku, and could have walked away with the Emperor's Cup without even breaking a sweat. If neither of Kyoukutenho or Kisenosato managed to pick up a win on the final day the tournament would have ended in the most bizarre way. Fortunately, for us fans, however, at least Kyokutenho was able to get down to business and force a playoff. Kisenosato, on the other hand, had a complete meltdown in the final days squandering a two match advantage and losing three of his final four bouts. In the end, the playoff between Tochiozan and Kyokutenho, while not pretty, had an outcome that perhaps was to be expected. Without a doubt, the default was the worse thing that could have happened to Tochiozan forcing him to spend most of the afternoon in the locker room contemplating instead of staying loose and relaxed. Also, the personal bout history between the two heavily favored Kyokutenho. Kyokutenho's yusho puts him as the oldest first time winner and third oldest of all time only after Tachiyama who was the 22nd Yokozuna and wrestled in a completely different era of the sport.

Congratulations Kyokutenho!

In Sumo Game, Sekiwake Hokuro was the Makunouchi champion after putting together a seven match winning streak on the final week. Hokuro will get a promotion in July and become our third Ozeki on the banzuke. EM8 Pandaazuma was awarded the Kantosho while Sekiwake Susanoo won the Ginosho. In Juryo, WJ10 Kungliazuma won the playoff against EJ11 Yassier for the title. In Makushita, Em24 Shiroyuko was able to put together enough total points to out duel Wm29 Batoni in a hotly contested yusho battle.

Congratulations to all the winners!

by Nushuzan, 2012/5/22

Natsu Basho 2012 - Day 14

Going into the final day of action none of the divisions of Sumo Game have been decided yet so here the yusho scenarios. In Makunouchi, Sekiwake Hokuro and EM8 Panadaazuma are both 11-3 going into senshuraku and hold the fate of their yusho chances in their own grasp. A win by both would allow for a playoff in determining the winner. A win by one and a loss by the other would give the winning member the title outright, but a loss by both would give EM9 Screechingowl and EM18 Vikanohana a chance for a come from behind title shot should either of them improve to 11-4. As it stands now, Hokuro is in the best shape to survive a playoff with his 99 points. Pandaazuma has 97 while Vikanohana has 95 and Screecingowl has 93.

In Juryo, it will come down to a playoff no matter what happens on the final day since there are four members at 10-4 and all of them will be pitted in head-to-head match ups. WJ2 Mariohana and WJ10 Kungliazuma will face off against each other while EJ11 Yassier will square off against EJ13 Geezoryu. The winner of these matches will improve to 11-4 and a playoff will then be used to determine the title winner. Kungliazuma is in the best shape with 97 points. Yassier has 94. Both Mariohana and Geezoryu need to hope for a little luck since both are sitting on 90 points.

In Makushita, there are only two participants that hold a mathematical chance at the yusho. They Em24 Shiroyuko and Wm29 Batoni who have been battling for more than a week now with neither member yielding. A win by one and a loss by the other would give the victor the title outright, but a win by both or a loss by both would end in playoff. Shiroyuko has a slight edge over Batoni in points, 92 to 90.

Good luck to all the contenders!

by Nushuzan, 2012/5/20

Natsu Basho 2012 - Day 13

After day thirteen of the Natsu Basho, Sekiwake Hokuro improved to 10-3 to reach the required number of wins in three consecutive tournaments and will most likely be promoted to Ozeki in July. Hokuro along with EM8 Pandaazuma are co-leaders of the Makunouchi division going into the final weekend of action. In Juryo, WJ10 Kungliazuma fell to 10-3 to allow EJ11 Yassier to catch him in the leader board. In Makushita, Em24 Shiroyuko and Wm29 Batoni remain deadlocked for the title run and have now opened up a two match lead over the rest of the field.

by Nushuzan, 2012/5/19

Natsu Basho 2012 - Day 12

It's crunch time in the Natsu basho and race for the Emperor's Cup is nowhere near having been decided. With a loss on day twelve, perhaps Kisenosato had a golden opportunity for the title slip through his fingers as he saw a two match lead disappear to one. Kisenosato, who has a history of collapsing under pressure, must now finish out the tournament facing competitors that have an overwhelming advantage in their personal match-ups. The good news for Kisenosato, however, is that his two nearest rivals are Tochiozan and Kyokutenho. But should Kisenosato continue his slide, we could see an upset of historical proportions or even a play-off with anyone that survives the basho with an 11-4 record. Without a doubt, this is going to be an interesting finish to an already dramatic basho.

In Makunochi action, Sekiwake Hokuro joined the list of co-leaders after both EM8 Pandaazuma and WM11 Kitakachiyama got roughed up day 12. Hokuro who has hanging around the upper echelon of the leader board now only needs a single victory to have the numbers for an Ozeki promotion. In Juryo, WJ10 Kungliazuma continued his one match advantage over EJ11 Yassier while in Makushita neither Em24 Shiroyuko nor Wm29 Batoni blinked and still remain equal competition at 11-1.

by Nushuzan, 2012/5/18

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