Kotooshu stuns Asashoryu to keep lead

Wednesday 21st May, 08:38 PM JST

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Princeska at 09:32 PM JST - 21st May

Kotooshyu is the best. Love him because he always shows kindness and respect to his opponents. I have the impression that he is noble, gentle and very modest. Sumo is not only about winning but about respect and ethical fights. Asasoryu is too arrogant to his opponents and maybe that is why he is not my favourite.

It is very unfortunate that Kotoosyu has to fight Hakuho tomorrow. They are very good friends. good luck to both of them, they both deserve to win.
pathat at 11:13 PM JST - 21st May

The Bulgarian hero is now 11-0! One win at a time, Kotooshu!
Sarge at 11:16 PM JST - 21st May

I can't believe Asa lost to the Bulgarian boy. Well, on second thought the Bulgarian boy IS bigger than Asa. It's up to Hakuho now to restore order!
unscrejects at 12:06 AM JST - 22nd May

Juiced! This guy is juiced! I like him but this is unnatural.
rjd_jr at 12:48 AM JST - 22nd May

He's rather 'light' in relation to how tall he his. Good for him on his next step to Yokozuna.
mikeylikesit at 01:51 AM JST - 22nd May

Seriously, Kotooshu is looking in his best form since becoming an ozeki. He injured his knee almost immediately upon promotion, and he has either been ailing or otherwise out of form since. Now, a couple years later, the old Kotooshu reappears out of nowhere. Who would have thought?

If Kotooshu can handle Hakuho the way he did Asashoryu, he has a cake walk to the title. He would need only one win in the last three days to guarantee at least a playoff, and two wins in three days would seal it. And that would be with the two yokozuna already behind him.

So much for your prediction yesterday, Sarge!

Still, I will make a prediction today that Hakuho gives Kotooshu his first loss. Hakuho is in better form than Asashoryu this tournament, in my opinion, and Kotooshu will have a greater challenge.
okapake at 05:17 AM JST - 22nd May

Never saw a smile like that on Kotooshu right after a match before. For that matter on any other wrestler. Big win!
buddha4brains at 07:02 AM JST - 22nd May

Kotooshu's biggest opponent is himself. I hope he can keep his head together to yusho. I agree with Mikey that the bout with Hakuho will be the deal breaker. If he can pull it off, his confidence will skyrocket. If not, then he will remain an ozeki forever like Chiotaikai.
Sarge at 01:31 PM JST - 22nd May

Here's some more predictions:

Robocop will beat Kakizoe

Miyabiyama will somehow lose to the big Estonian boy

Kotomitsuki will somehow beat Ama

Asa will crush Chiyotaikai

The Bulgarian boy will find out it's impossible to beat two yokozuna in two days. Or, he will embarrass Hakuho, and go on to a zensho yusho and become a yokozuna himself in another few bashos! The boy made a complete turnaround, hasn't he? If I had to put money on it, though, I have to go with Hakuho today.
Princeska at 02:33 PM JST - 22nd May

I think Kotooshyu added a few kilograms and now his body is more balanced. Still very handsome. Is there a title Mr Sumo?
okapake at 06:02 PM JST - 22nd May

Wow!

Kotooshu just hammered Hakuho

And Chiyotaikai did the same to Asa.

Lost your money Sarge!
Sarge at 06:07 PM JST - 22nd May

I don't believe this! This is turning into the best basho I've ever seen! Good thing I didn't actually bet money! Ha ha ha! This basho is now the Bulgarian boy's to lose.
Princeska at 06:09 PM JST - 22nd May

Kotoshyu - the biggest, the greatest, the best! Love you, Kaloyan, Ole!
Ivoap at 06:16 PM JST - 22nd May

Kotooshu is talking to god! Do not underestimate the guy. If he is in a good shape (not injured) he should be yokozuna soon! Kaloyane, show them Bulgarian power and end it up 15-0!