Sumo Game: News

Makuuchi Yusho:	M17 Kuroimori (12-3; 101 points)
Juryo Yusho:	J2 Kiriazuma (11-4; 106 points)
Makushita Yusho:	m10 Teramo (13-2; 104 points)
Gino-sho:	M7 Metzinowaka (10-5; 104 points)
Kanto-sho:	M17 Kuroimori (12-3; 101 points)
Shukun-sho:	not rewarded

by Takanotaki, 2015/1/26

Hatsu Basho 2015 - Day 15

Kuroimori won the day-15 yusho death match in a 6-6 tie and took his first career yusho with a 12-3 record. Congratulations to him. Konosato will be cursing Ichinojo, whose loss doomed his yusho bid.

In Juryo, Kiriazuma (11-4) eased to victory in his final match and took the second division prize. And Terarno overcame Jejima to win the Makushita division 13-2. No tie-breaks were required to decide any of the three divisions.

Sekiwake Oskanohana fell just short of the 31 wins in three basho required for Ozeki promotion. And, as mentioned yesterday, Ozeki Tosahayate will be continuing in the top spot for Haru Basho.

Thanks to everyone for playing and see you in March.

by Pandaazuma, 2015/1/25

Hatsu Basho 2015 - Day 14

Day 14 is in the books and Kuroimori is leading in the yusho race, but he fights close challenger Konosato tomorrow and the winner of that bout is likely to take the big prize as Konosato has a superior points total to the leader. There are two other challengers but their points total is a little too far behind Konosato's to realistically catch him. So...the highlight bout is very clear tomorrow.

In Juryo, a win for Kiriazuma tomorrow will be enough for him to take the yusho, but a loss could let in rivals Mainoumi and Kaiomitsuki. It is close in Makushita as well, as Terarno can close the deal with a win, but a loss would let Baggunin in the door...and a tie-break would decide the outcome. As they currently have equal scores, they need to go all out tomorrow.

And finally, I'm glad to announce that Ozeki Tosahayate is safe at his rank once more!

An exciting day in Sumo Game beckons! Good luck to all the players!

by Pandaazuma, 2015/1/24

Hatsu Basho 2015 - Day 10

As we enter the final third of the tournament Yassier takes sole lead of the Makuuchi race, taking advantage of a slip by Kuroimori. A group of six players is waiting in the wings just one win behind.

Kaiomitsuki leads Juryo with 9 wins and Bunijiman wins to stay in touch at 8-2. And in Makushita Gurowake is now in pole position.

Ozeki Tosahayate picked up win number six today and now needs to win only two out of the remaining five bouts to keep his rank.

by Pandaazuma, 2015/1/20

Hatsu Basho 2015 - Day 8

The two Makuuchi leaders - Yassier and Kuroimori - both lost today to allow four other wrestlers back into the lead, including Sekiwake Ganzohnesushi and Komusubi Randomitsuki. A large group is trailing just one win behind.

In Juryo Kaiomitsuki lost to let Bunijiman in - both now lead with 7-1 records. And Makushita is headed by four wrestlers, also with seven wins.

Kadoban Ozeki Tosahayate is keeping his hopes alive with five wins. He now needs to win three more in the remaining seven days to retain his rank.

by Pandaazuma, 2015/1/18

Hatsu Basho 2015 - Day 4

Day four sees the Makuuchi leaderboard whittled down to four undefeated wrestlers, all hailing from the Maegashira ranks. Kadoban Ozeki Tosahayate is still on course for keeping his rank at 2-2.

Kaiomitsuki and gaming sensation Danyotsu lead the Juryo division with perfect records. And the undefeated pack in Makushita is now down to six.

by Pandaazuma, 2015/1/14

Hatsu Basho 2015 - Day 2

Happy New Year and welcome to all Sumo Game players! The first tournament of the year is underway.

First, some banzuke news: Ozeki Tosahayate is once again kadoban, meaning he needs 8 wins to keep his rank after this basho. He currently stands at 1-1. Oskanohana is also making his sekiwake debut, but he has yet to draw blood.

In Makuuchi, Sekiwake Ganzohnesushi and Komusubi Randomitsuki are off to perfect 2-0 starts along with a sizeable group of Maegashira wrestlers. Juryo and Makushita are led by the usual large packs at this stage.

Good luck to all!

by Pandaazuma, 2015/1/12