reminded me of what I love
about sumo world
multiple top quality
bouts, with drama and intrigue
but young Ryuden -
a personal favorite -
attempting to grow
only way up banzuke
scroll is to beat someone else
Ryuden's highest
ranking ever carries weight
of expectation
Takayasu - stoic and
imposing - faced him day two
Ryuden was pushed
to edge, but never beaten,
long spirited bout
leaning in for better grips,
breathing heavily, resting
upon starting back
up, Ryuden spins same time
Takayasu falls
gyoji calls Ryuden
the winner - INSTANT REPLAY
ringside congress of
judges determine it's too
close to call clearly
thus a replay, which meant I
expected a quick finish
both men must have been
exhausted already; yet
it was a repeat
more spirited combat, with
Takayasu in control
but again, Ryuden
spun at the edge of ring as
Takayasu fell
the big ozeki thudded
against raised ring's harsh risers
Ryuden scored a
huge victory for himself -
at his highest rank
Takayasu looked damaged,
walking stiffly to the back
