Chris this was again a 10/10 coverage of the basho. Sumo fans around the world are grateful and obliged. This final video was a worthy musubino ichiban. Great commentary from a great commentator. You are a yokozuna in what you do. Keep up the good work!
Shoutout from Los Angeles. I’ll be honest, I got lil tear up when Tatakeisho won the second match, and I felt his loss but his spirit was to strong to give up.
In the end, Takakeisho showed that you can be a one-trick pony if you do that trick better than anyone else. The power and speed of his thrusts is at another level, executed to perfection
@@voose03 1000 kicks a day for 1000 days. Or 1 trick 1000 times. I did 1000 kicks a day, once. Let's be honest after 500 your just lifting you're leg. It took a few day's to get right. 1000 punches isn't as hard. As long as its not more than a 100 or so on the wooden dummy.
Fantastic recap. Your footage of the wrestlers really helps to convey their size and power more than the "official" footage seems to be able to do. Thanks for this.
As always, Chris, thanks for your take on the day. An insightful, intriguing and entertaining commentary on what I'd already seen, but giving it so much more value. Much appreciated as usual. Good luck for the next year and basho!
How Takakeisho could lift himself up in a matter of minutes out of that terrible first bout, lost indeed to nerves and fear is still beyond me... There is the spirit of a true fighter; one who doesn't give up after he probably should. It truly is a magnificent win, one of the most exciting of recent times for sure.
I think as recently as 2 tournaments ago he may well have choked during that playoff. He has come a long way. I was impressed with how much fight he still put up even once he was had by the belt in the first match.
Almost a year later---I already think of Takakeisho as yokozuna. He would be if not for injuries. And in spite of those he has maintained ozeki status for eleven bashos. I remember how he cried when he made ozeki. I never liked him until that.
The story of your own journey into the world of sumo is fascinating in itself Chris. These deeper insights into the culture much appreciated. A metaphor for our times indeed.
@@joannaedwards6325 He made one a while back that gave a few basic details. It all started when he attended a demonstration sumo tournament as youngster in England decades ago.
Thank you, Chris. The quality of your videos bring a level of depth and understanding of Sumo that I greatly appreciate. It helps to understand the the wrestlers and their place in the world (what we don't see), and about how their lives feed into their Sumo and performance (some of what we do see). I'm excited for both Takakeisho and Terunofuji.
Well, I hope you enjoy knowing you've made a grown, bearded father of two tear up... better compose myself before the wife sees me. Takakeisho has been a favorite of mine since I started watching sumo. I alwas thought of all the adversities he must have faced to get to the top ranks and found him inspiring. Couldn't be happier with the result. We should see a stronger more confident Keisho in January.... and a fired up monster coming for his revenge! Can hardly wait!!!
Not to mention Hakuho and Kakuryu fighting in order to not be forced to retire. And Shodai and Asanoyama defending their Ozeki ranks by having to get 8 wins!
@@joannaedwards6325 You should join Natto's Discord discussion group. We have live discussions almost every day between bashos. People post photos and videos too. You can lern a lot about Sumo there.
@@potzysk2 Well thanks for the info but Sumo takes too much of my time as it is. I guess we'll meet again in Jan. or sooner if I see one if your astute comments before then. SUMO FOREVER ! and heal fast dear URA! ! this 🇺🇸 👵 💜 🇯🇵 💪
What an epic conclusion to this basho. You've outdone yourself Mr. Gould, superb background commentary, hitting the right spots, making us feel the pressure and chivalry of the sport. Thank you very much.
Thank you Chris for all this. I really needed it. I've been following Takakeisho since he was just a rikishi full of hope. His Ozeki promotion was a true jewel of happiness for me, and now this. So here I am, happy and rewarded again. Whatever happens in the future, this man will always have my love and respect, and thanks to you, I can follow him closer, like never before. Thank you again. I needed it.
Chris you are absolutely the gold standard for sumo coverage. The narratives you shine a light on, not only in the top division but the lower ones as well have only made me love this sport more. Thank you so much for all the great work you do, and I can't wait to see all your forthcoming analysis!
Thanks a lot Chris ! Amazing coverage. Quality analysis. And as always great talent for telling stories ! You got me shivering with that last one ! And hope I'll get a chance to pay you that beer I offered on shonichi !
Great video Chris. Takakeisho is certainly proving his critics wrong. I didn't doubt him completely, but I definitely saw Terunofuji as the strong favorite.
Chris It is a true blessing to have a journalist like yourself covering sumo for guys like me, passionate but living too far away from Japan (France, in my case). Many thanks to you. Johnny
This was a great video. I haven't seen the nhk highlights yet, but was hyped up for the main event. You absolutely nailed it. These rikishi go through physical metamorphosis to get to this level, there is no turning back, and it is such a emotionally tough sport. Your piece really strikes that tone. A culmination of over a decade of work, for one moment of glory. I honestly got goosebumps. Thank you 😊
Hey Chris, I usually don't comment much on your videos despite watching almost all of them. I just wanted to tell you this video was a masterpiece, In my opinion your best video so far!
I will admit that Taka is difficult for me to cheer for because is is so distant. But after his win, his eyes tearing up, I was reminded as you were that he has had so much pressure on his being successful. I could help but cheer his victory and admire his courage. Excellent piece Chris. Bravo.
Chris, I'm normally very enthusiastic about any video you upload. But this, THIS, is next level. The Takakeisho/Terunofuji piece was beautifully done. Genuinely don't have the words to convey how well this came across. It put me right there with Takakeisho. Many, many thumbs up.
Who else had already watched this final match multiple times but still looked for and came to watch Chris’ version? I sure did and enjoyed every bit. Thanks Chris
well. that was a very entertaining basho. 1. the first bout between teru and taka was one of the best fights i saw in years. 2. so one heads for ozeki, the other one for yokozuna. 3. however - without doubt teru will be the stronger, more focussed and more complete yokozuna ... ps: great final day summary, chris! pps: well done, tochinoshin!
Thank you so much for all of your coverage, Chris. Your videos & analysis make me feel that much closer to the wrestlers & the action. I'm looking forward to all of the videos to come!
Chris, you make the Bashos twice as exciting with this level of excellent storytelling and reporting. I hope you'll keep making your spotlight/assessment videos of spesific Rikishi's like you did after the last Basho as well as the training reports and Rikishi comments videos you made before this Basho. For the first time Sumo didn't disappear from my life in between the Basho's. Just as you were done with the post Basho videos, you started your pre Basho videos. A fluent transition from Basho to Basho. I'm not sure if there was even a day without a Chris Sumo notification here in TH-cam. On some days there were several! I would really LIKE Sumo even without your imput, but because of it I LOVE Sumo! Thousands of thanks from the "land of the thousand lakes" and eternally dark winters. Your videos bring light in these dark days.
you put into words why i've so quickly fallen in love with this sport in a way i'd never be able to articulate. such an incredible pair of bouts, i'll remember them for a long long time.
Chris you've practiced your craft and your love over many years now. That storytelling was indeed yokozuna level, even to people like me who are who are not big sumo devotees. I loved everything about it. The "what I saw" eyewitness angle, the everyday surrounds of the sumo neighbourhood, the stories and psychological takes ringside and the imagery and metaphors. Really well done. You're not just a sumo lover and commentator anymore, that was first-rate journalism. Well done, I'll be watching where you go from here. Mike D from Gaba c 2010 ;)
Eloquently put together this vid Chris, summing a lot going on in the world generally, and in sumo. And Taka showed today, he is the real deal, this could very well be his moment. I was delighted for him. He keeps quite impassive in his demeanour and face, but bubbling away under that surface, you can see it means so much to him. Kick on now Taka, become that Yokozuna.
Thank you. I like your videos. It’s amazing how you placed into words “that he did not have any respect for the ozeki”, that he could have finished the bout in other ways but he chose the most devastating way.
Hello Chris from the cold Twin Cities in Minnesota!! Thank you for your wonderful coverage of the November 2020 Basho!! Takakeisho's victory and the light of his stable during his victory celebration is very inspiring indeed: never give up, even in the midst of adversity!!
This was a great piece, beautifully written, shows your love for the sport and the athletes. You should be doing color commentary for NHK! Your videos this entire basho were outstanding!
Amazing job chris this is my first basho that i see since the first day i am a new fun of sumo and to be honest your content is magic the way how you explain from your eyes what you see is so wonderful i feel so calm and peace in my soul after your videos. Once again thank you for the cover of basho until next time.
true poetry you saw thru your eyes, thru your voice we felt it, the warmth of it, the power of it.. thanks again for keeping that window lighted for us to see what we couldn't otherwise see.
Funny. After all of this, I really didn't miss having Hakuho or Kakaryu. Your reporting moves me. I so appreciate listening to you speak Sumo! Thank you!
Thank you for some great videos, and may the New Year be filled with health and happiness for all of us. Congrats to Takakeisho! I for one am glad that Tochinoshin did well this basho. He looked solid. I think he has adjusted his sumo to account for his weak knee.
Honestly that was...poetic and it brought a tear to my eye. Chris, thank you and thank you again for providing us online such amazing content that is obscure to many millions around the world.
It has certainly been a strange old year for sumo in 2020 with all the COVID inspired disruption (and not just the cancellation and crowds) Also a sad one with the minor losses of Kotoshogiku and the other retirees, but obviously the major loss of a rikishi to the virus. So it was really heartening to see those last two bouts between Terunofuji and Takekeisho, even if I couldn't believe how complete the change around between the two bouts Looking forward to 2021, regardless of what happens to Hakuho and Kakuryu I think the sport is in good shape, between terunofuji and Takayasu making it back to Sanyaku from their injuries to Shoudai finally proving he has more than potential to the crop of new rikishi at the top level none of whom looked out of their depth at Makuuchi level even if this basho did show the dangers of rising too far too fast. Finally thank you Chris. I am a real fan of the new direction you have taken the channel, both the match day footage and the between basho coverage of the individual rikishi at all levels. Stay safe and I look forward to more of the same for 2021
Great video Chris! I think you hit the nail on the head with that analysis of the Takakeish/Terunofuji double match! If I remember correctly, Takakeisho could have won the September Basho except for a couple of mental errors in the ring. so I am sure that was in the back of his mind just before the first of the matches against Terunofuji! Takakeisho's whole demeanor seemed to have changed going into the second match, you could see it in his face and eyes! You mentioned Takakeisho's height in this vid. That's exactly why I like him so much, we're the same height!🙄 He does have a couple of hundred pounds on me though!😌 Thanks for the Sumo coverage and the news!
No yokozunas, no ozekis, only one of the sekiwakes (Mitakeumi in 'top' form), small guys in the top of maegashiras, Kyrbayama and others doing terrible. This tournament was like a godsend to Takakeisho. Hope January will be way fiercer. Anyways great coverage as always. I love hearing bits and pieces about the slaughterhouse in division 3 in particular. Keep up the good work.
Teru is essentially still an ozeki as far as I'm concerned. We'll see how Taka does in January, I'm certain the yokozunas will be back then. can't wait.
Just like March was a godsend for Hakuho with Takakeisho injured and no other Ozeki he only had to beat an aging and injured Kakuryu. Somehow he wasn’t criticized for winning though.
Chris this was again a 10/10 coverage of the basho. Sumo fans around the world are grateful and obliged. This final video was a worthy musubino ichiban. Great commentary from a great commentator. You are a yokozuna in what you do. Keep up the good work!
Fantastic conclusion and fantastic coverage, Chris. Thank you, as ever, for your commitment to bringing us the stories no one else sees.
Takakeisho is my favorite. Thank you for doing this.
Shoutout from Los Angeles. I’ll be honest, I got lil tear up when Tatakeisho won the second match, and I felt his loss but his spirit was to strong to give up.
Watching from LA to!
@@michaelvega4162 Yeeee sir. Can’t wait for January Basho
In the end, Takakeisho showed that you can be a one-trick pony if you do that trick better than anyone else. The power and speed of his thrusts is at another level, executed to perfection
I fear not a man who learned 10000 techniques, I fear a man who practiced one technique 10000 times
now imagine an abi yusho
@@voose03 1000 kicks a day for 1000 days. Or 1 trick 1000 times.
I did 1000 kicks a day, once. Let's be honest after 500 your just lifting you're leg. It took a few day's to get right.
1000 punches isn't as hard. As long as its not more than a 100 or so on the wooden dummy.
Takakeisho and Tamawashi are probably the best tsuki oshi specialists in modern Sumo history, besides Akebono ofc
Brilliant narrative. Thank you.
Fantastic recap. Your footage of the wrestlers really helps to convey their size and power more than the "official" footage seems to be able to do. Thanks for this.
This quality can come only from professionals.
And no, I'm not talking about Takakeisho, but your content.
Spot on. Chris Sumo is an exemplar of what a sports journalist should be. His work is ever engaging, poignant and insightful.
@@mcinnisboy agree 100% with your comment!
WHO WON ??
Great narrative. I'm always looking forward to your coverage. You bring content like no one else.
As always, Chris, thanks for your take on the day. An insightful, intriguing and entertaining commentary on what I'd already seen, but giving it so much more value. Much appreciated as usual. Good luck for the next year and basho!
How Takakeisho could lift himself up in a matter of minutes out of that terrible first bout, lost indeed to nerves and fear is still beyond me... There is the spirit of a true fighter; one who doesn't give up after he probably should.
It truly is a magnificent win, one of the most exciting of recent times for sure.
I think as recently as 2 tournaments ago he may well have choked during that playoff. He has come a long way. I was impressed with how much fight he still put up even once he was had by the belt in the first match.
He has remarkable maturity for a young man his age. Shows strong mental and emotional discipline.
Almost a year later---I already think of Takakeisho as yokozuna. He would be if not for injuries. And in spite of those he has maintained ozeki status for eleven bashos.
I remember how he cried when he made ozeki. I never liked him until that.
Love your Work Chris, thanks as always.
It was my first playoff and it was one hell of a tournament...
Great story 👏 He has got to be the next Yokozuna! It would be a shame if he doesn't make it! Think of the great matches between those 2!
The story of your own journey into the world of sumo is fascinating in itself Chris. These deeper insights into the culture much appreciated. A metaphor for our times indeed.
Greg Thomas
Is there a CHRIS GOULD video telling his story??? Please enlighten me. Thank you in advance.
@@joannaedwards6325 He made one a while back that gave a few basic details. It all started when he attended a demonstration sumo tournament as youngster in England decades ago.
@@Mumon010
Great. But what's the name of thr video and WHERE can I find it??
@@joannaedwards6325 Can't remember the name. It's on Chris's channel. Posted about six months ago if I remember correctly.
@@Mumon010
Thank you so much.
I'll look for it. ✌
Thank you, Chris. The quality of your videos bring a level of depth and understanding of Sumo that I greatly appreciate. It helps to understand the the wrestlers and their place in the world (what we don't see), and about how their lives feed into their Sumo and performance (some of what we do see). I'm excited for both Takakeisho and Terunofuji.
Thank you Chris for the coverage, the storytelling and the behind the scenes!
Well, I hope you enjoy knowing you've made a grown, bearded father of two tear up... better compose myself before the wife sees me.
Takakeisho has been a favorite of mine since I started watching sumo. I alwas thought of all the adversities he must have faced to get to the top ranks and found him inspiring.
Couldn't be happier with the result. We should see a stronger more confident Keisho in January.... and a fired up monster coming for his revenge! Can hardly wait!!!
Not to mention Hakuho and Kakuryu fighting in order to not be forced to retire. And Shodai and Asanoyama defending their Ozeki ranks by having to get 8 wins!
@@potzysk2
Goodbye to you Sir. I will miss you. See you in Jan.
Love, your Fan, Jo-Anna
@@joannaedwards6325 You should join Natto's Discord discussion group. We have live discussions almost every day between bashos. People post photos and videos too. You can lern a lot about Sumo there.
@@potzysk2
Well thanks for the info but Sumo takes too much of my time as it is. I guess we'll meet again in Jan. or sooner if I see one if your astute comments
before then.
SUMO FOREVER !
and heal fast dear URA! !
this 🇺🇸 👵 💜 🇯🇵 💪
@Weghweh Hwewehwhe
To whom are you speaking
? ? ? What beard?
Way to go takakesho! They are both on their way to their goals of Yokozuna and ozeki respectively. Great coverage and commentary as ever!
What an epic conclusion to this basho. You've outdone yourself Mr. Gould, superb background commentary, hitting the right spots, making us feel the pressure and chivalry of the sport. Thank you very much.
Thank you Chris for all this. I really needed it. I've been following Takakeisho since he was just a rikishi full of hope. His Ozeki promotion was a true jewel of happiness for me, and now this. So here I am, happy and rewarded again. Whatever happens in the future, this man will always have my love and respect, and thanks to you, I can follow him closer, like never before. Thank you again. I needed it.
Chris you are absolutely the gold standard for sumo coverage. The narratives you shine a light on, not only in the top division but the lower ones as well have only made me love this sport more. Thank you so much for all the great work you do, and I can't wait to see all your forthcoming analysis!
Thanks a lot Chris ! Amazing coverage. Quality analysis. And as always great talent for telling stories ! You got me shivering with that last one !
And hope I'll get a chance to pay you that beer I offered on shonichi !
what a fucking video, holy shit! Thank you Chris for this masterpiece!!!!!!!!
Masterful coverage of the basho, Chris you shouldn't stop uploading your work, you keep our sumo fire alive even when there isn't a basho going on.
I'll remember this playoff for a long time to come. Your wonderful storytelling does definitely play a part.
Thanks a ton Chris!
Great video Chris. Takakeisho is certainly proving his critics wrong. I didn't doubt him completely, but I definitely saw Terunofuji as the strong favorite.
Truly a sensational day, with great story telling and context from Chris. I could watch this video over and over and over again
Chris It is a true blessing to have a journalist like yourself covering sumo for guys like me, passionate but living too far away from Japan (France, in my case). Many thanks to you. Johnny
The way you narrated this was epic great job I loved this
This was a great video. I haven't seen the nhk highlights yet, but was hyped up for the main event.
You absolutely nailed it.
These rikishi go through physical metamorphosis to get to this level, there is no turning back, and it is such a emotionally tough sport. Your piece really strikes that tone. A culmination of over a decade of work, for one moment of glory.
I honestly got goosebumps. Thank you 😊
Hey Chris, I usually don't comment much on your videos despite watching almost all of them.
I just wanted to tell you this video was a masterpiece, In my opinion your best video so far!
I agree
I will admit that Taka is difficult for me to cheer for because is is so distant. But after his win, his eyes tearing up, I was reminded as you were that he has had so much pressure on his being successful. I could help but cheer his victory and admire his courage. Excellent piece Chris. Bravo.
On another level; what a beautiful video Gould-San
are you not entertained...ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED
Chris, I'm normally very enthusiastic about any video you upload. But this, THIS, is next level. The Takakeisho/Terunofuji piece was beautifully done. Genuinely don't have the words to convey how well this came across. It put me right there with Takakeisho. Many, many thumbs up.
Who else had already watched this final match multiple times but still looked for and came to watch Chris’ version?
I sure did and enjoyed every bit.
Thanks Chris
well. that was a very entertaining basho.
1. the first bout between teru and taka was one of the best fights i saw in years.
2. so one heads for ozeki, the other one for yokozuna.
3. however - without doubt teru will be the stronger, more focussed and more complete yokozuna ...
ps: great final day summary, chris!
pps: well done, tochinoshin!
And I just saw... a magnificently narrated piece of coverage. Sir, You raise my sumo experience to another level. Thank you for that.
Thank you for your passionate coverage not only for this entire basho, but also between them
Great video brother
Thank you so much for all of your coverage, Chris. Your videos & analysis make me feel that much closer to the wrestlers & the action. I'm looking forward to all of the videos to come!
Chris, you make the Bashos twice as exciting with this level of excellent storytelling and reporting. I hope you'll keep making your spotlight/assessment videos of spesific Rikishi's like you did after the last Basho as well as the training reports and Rikishi comments videos you made before this Basho. For the first time Sumo didn't disappear from my life in between the Basho's. Just as you were done with the post Basho videos, you started your pre Basho videos. A fluent transition from Basho to Basho. I'm not sure if there was even a day without a Chris Sumo notification here in TH-cam. On some days there were several!
I would really LIKE Sumo even without your imput, but because of it I LOVE Sumo! Thousands of thanks from the "land of the thousand lakes" and eternally dark winters. Your videos bring light in these dark days.
you put into words why i've so quickly fallen in love with this sport in a way i'd never be able to articulate. such an incredible pair of bouts, i'll remember them for a long long time.
Chris, your professionalism keeps me and I'm sure many others coming back to your channel time and time again.
Amazing content as always, thank you.
Beautiful video and sentiments, Chris. Thank you!
Brilliant as always Chris. You really are the Yokozuna of Sumo insight on TH-cam!
Pure gold
Chris you've practiced your craft and your love over many years now. That storytelling was indeed yokozuna level, even to people like me who are who are not big sumo devotees. I loved everything about it. The "what I saw" eyewitness angle, the everyday surrounds of the sumo neighbourhood, the stories and psychological takes ringside and the imagery and metaphors. Really well done. You're not just a sumo lover and commentator anymore, that was first-rate journalism. Well done, I'll be watching where you go from here. Mike D from Gaba c 2010 ;)
Your commentary is poetic. Thank you.
Best Sumo report of the year. GREAT job, Chris!
Eloquently put together this vid Chris, summing a lot going on in the world generally, and in sumo. And Taka showed today, he is the real deal, this could very well be his moment. I was delighted for him. He keeps quite impassive in his demeanour and face, but bubbling away under that surface, you can see it means so much to him. Kick on now Taka, become that Yokozuna.
Thank you. I like your videos.
It’s amazing how you placed into words “that he did not have any respect for the ozeki”, that he could have finished the bout in other ways but he chose the most devastating way.
your commentary here gave me chills, thank you for your unique and incredible coverage throughout this basho!
So enjoyed this. Such insight for a newbie sumo fan like me, a career sports writer whose bread and butter was golf and track and field.
Great coverage of the entire basho. Superb coverage of the final day and the final matches. Many thanks from Sumo fans far, far away!
Thankyou for your insightful coverage of this basho. Please continue your hard work.
The yokozuna of sumo youtube!
Hello Chris from the cold Twin Cities in Minnesota!! Thank you for your wonderful coverage of the November 2020 Basho!! Takakeisho's victory and the light of his stable during his victory celebration is very inspiring indeed: never give up, even in the midst of adversity!!
Chris this video was so great, it left me in tears of joy and enlightment. Thank you so much for your great work.
This was a great piece, beautifully written, shows your love for the sport and the athletes. You should be doing color commentary for NHK! Your videos this entire basho were outstanding!
Amazing job chris this is my first basho that i see since the first day i am a new fun of sumo and to be honest your content is magic the way how you explain from your eyes what you see is so wonderful i feel so calm and peace in my soul after your videos. Once again thank you for the cover of basho until next time.
Beautiful, high quality coverage as always, Chris. Thank you for all you do.
true poetry you saw thru your eyes, thru your voice we felt it, the warmth of it, the power of it.. thanks again for keeping that window lighted for us to see what we couldn't otherwise see.
Thank you Chris, your coverage is always insightful, poetic and elegant. You are a big reason Sumo has a acquired another new fan
Chris the drama of your words is
Second only to your superb camera work. Thank you very much for all your hard work. 💜
Funny. After all of this, I really didn't miss having Hakuho or Kakaryu.
Your reporting moves me. I so appreciate listening to you speak Sumo!
Thank you!
Amazing year of Sumo commentary. To are awesome my friend, thank you for putting most succinctly my thoughts off this year inside and outside of sumo.
Beautiful, beautiful commentary. Thank you Chris.
lovely video essay, nearly moved me to tears and inspired me. also gives me even more appreciation for Takekeisho. Thanks for sharing.
Once again, you never fail to amaze and inspire with your content. Thank you so much! On to the next one.
An absolutely wonderful video Chris!
Another superb video to top off all the hard work you've put in this year Chris.
Well done, Chris!
Very impressive coverage 👍
Thanks a lot.
Wow! I'm not sure which was better on the last day, this video or the title clashes! That's what I saw!
Great coverage and a great view. Definitely felt like I was right in the crowd
I love when you make videos like this. You are a phenomenal writer!
Thank you for some great videos, and may the New Year be filled with health and happiness for all of us. Congrats to Takakeisho! I for one am glad that Tochinoshin did well this basho. He looked solid. I think he has adjusted his sumo to account for his weak knee.
Honestly that was...poetic and it brought a tear to my eye. Chris, thank you and thank you again for providing us online such amazing content that is obscure to many millions around the world.
Your words are uplifting in these trying times, thank you
A great vid with superb commentary. I enjoyed that. Thank you.
Beautiful! One of your best Chris.
Thank you for this video. I depend on your videos. I can watch all the other videos every day but it is your video I wait for
beautifully written, Chris. i had restrained myself after the victory but this definitely got me a bit misty.
Awesome video! Stellar commentary....thanks Chris!
More like this👍✨⚡
Wow, i'm really impressed by your coverage. Never saw your channel before but i'm having a look now for sure.
thank you for your words and your hard work! keep it up Chris!
Your summary and coverage is so poetic 💯
Finally, a second Emperor's Cup for Ozeki Takakeisho. His day in the sun is here and let's go towards Yokozuna in January. Another excellent content.
He has what it takes, I think. Excellent sumo, maturity, perseverance. Those are all desirable qualities for a Yokozuna.
Beautiful words Chris.... amazing. Thanks for another coverage!
Terunofuji does look like hes a temporarily inconvenienced Ozeki.
It has certainly been a strange old year for sumo in 2020 with all the COVID inspired disruption (and not just the cancellation and crowds) Also a sad one with the minor losses of Kotoshogiku and the other retirees, but obviously the major loss of a rikishi to the virus.
So it was really heartening to see those last two bouts between Terunofuji and Takekeisho, even if I couldn't believe how complete the change around between the two bouts
Looking forward to 2021, regardless of what happens to Hakuho and Kakuryu I think the sport is in good shape, between terunofuji and Takayasu making it back to Sanyaku from their injuries to Shoudai finally proving he has more than potential to the crop of new rikishi at the top level none of whom looked out of their depth at Makuuchi level even if this basho did show the dangers of rising too far too fast.
Finally thank you Chris. I am a real fan of the new direction you have taken the channel, both the match day footage and the between basho coverage of the individual rikishi at all levels. Stay safe and I look forward to more of the same for 2021
Chris Sumo commentary is poetic and soothing.
You make very good sumo content. I enjoy watching it. Thanks.
@Chris Sumo Beautiful. Poetic. Artistic. Subscribed. And Liked.
I saw this yesterday live...but it was better rewatching it with your comments Chris
Thank you chris. That was an epic comentatuon on that final. Thank you for all you do for the sumo community
Stay healthy
Great video Chris! I think you hit the nail on the head with that analysis of the Takakeish/Terunofuji double match! If I remember correctly, Takakeisho could have won the September Basho except for a couple of mental errors in the ring. so I am sure that was in the back of his mind just before the first of the matches against Terunofuji! Takakeisho's whole demeanor seemed to have changed going into the second match, you could see it in his face and eyes! You mentioned Takakeisho's height in this vid. That's exactly why I like him so much, we're the same height!🙄 He does have a couple of hundred pounds on me though!😌
Thanks for the Sumo coverage and the news!
No yokozunas, no ozekis, only one of the sekiwakes (Mitakeumi in 'top' form), small guys in the top of maegashiras, Kyrbayama and others doing terrible. This tournament was like a godsend to Takakeisho. Hope January will be way fiercer.
Anyways great coverage as always. I love hearing bits and pieces about the slaughterhouse in division 3 in particular. Keep up the good work.
He had to perform though, and he did. In a way that put more pressure on him, being the sole Ozeki.
Teru is essentially still an ozeki as far as I'm concerned. We'll see how Taka does in January, I'm certain the yokozunas will be back then. can't wait.
Just like March was a godsend for Hakuho with Takakeisho injured and no other Ozeki he only had to beat an aging and injured Kakuryu. Somehow he wasn’t criticized for winning though.