Fantasy Basho Haru 2021 Round 2
Torikumi
Banzuke
Notable Maneuvers
Ichinojo beat Okinoumi by kimedashi, the "arm-bar force out." In other words, Ichinojo got his arms around Okinoumi's and drove him back with just that grip.
Match of The Day
Ozeki 2 East Takakeisho versus Komusubi 2 West Daieisho
These were the two men with the biggest lens on them coming into Haru. Did Daieisho have it in him to challenge for the yusho again? Did Takakeisho adequately recover from the injury that doomed his January Yokozuna run?
Those questions aren't quite answered yet, but these two just slammed into each other in an impressive fashion. The match was not a technical showcase, but it was fun. Despite the fact it ended with Daieisho falling forward after a mighty shove.
Recap
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Fantasy Basho Haru 2021 Round 1
Torikumi
Banzuke
Notable Maneuvers
There were two henkas on the day in Makuuchi, but only one worked. Chiyoshoma's sidestep was read immediately by Kotoeko for a comical loss. Midorifuji, meanwhile, knew exactly where Hoshoryu was headed and got out of his way for the easiest tsukiotoshi win you will ever see. Some mention should also be made to the isamiashi, inadvertent step out, that granted Okinoumi a win over Tamawashi. That ending was so confusing at the edge that the gyoji literally pointed to both sides of the ring.
Match of The Day
Komusubi 1 East Takayasu versus Maegashira 3 East Meisei
Takayasu was doing his thing against Meisei, withstanding every attack and deflecting what he could to extend the match. Although it took aw...
