Thorbjarn 214 Posted March 27, 2022 No matter what happens, I really don't like Takayasu's chances. Wakatakakage pretty much had his number so far. It's just so disheartening. Mitakeumi with 11-4 debute as an Ozeki sure is nothing to sneeze at, especially since he looked mostly good in his matches. I hope he is able to build on that. Now on to the third act in the Yusho race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taliesin 68 Posted March 27, 2022 Not even a half-henka imo. Mitakeumi was just reacting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted March 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Thorbjarn said: Mitakeumi with 11-4 debute as an Ozeki sure is nothing to sneeze at, especially since he looked mostly good in his matches. I hope he is able to build on that. A job well done, indeed. But I wanted him to take the yusho to start a Yoko run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,823 Posted March 27, 2022 5 minute intermission Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumoforever 27 Posted March 27, 2022 We have a playoff...! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 609 Posted March 27, 2022 WOW! Shodai establishes himself as major party pooper. It has happened some time before 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted March 27, 2022 Shodai throws Takayasu a bone! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taliesin 68 Posted March 27, 2022 "Lord" Shoudai... what a misterious existence. What the hell!!! Well... it just became even more interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godango 973 Posted March 27, 2022 Hot damn! My boy is back with a shot! Gonna be happy either way really, this is the ending I wanted. But come on TAKAYASU! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted March 27, 2022 Like I said, it isn't over until Waka beats Shodai which didn't happen. The tension builds even more. Go, Taka! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godango 973 Posted March 27, 2022 Poor ol' Kotonowaka must be really upset with his loss now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thorbjarn 214 Posted March 27, 2022 I sincerely thank Shodai for showing up to forego any discussion about any circumstances, but I only fear more heartbreak. Maybe Takayasu can get going. It actually looked as if Wakatakakage had the match won right at the Tachiai, but then Ozeki Shodai showed up. Gotta go for that hat shopping btw... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted March 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Eikokurai said: Shodai throws Takayasu a bone! ... and Taka better take it. It could be now or never for him. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,713 Posted March 27, 2022 Come on Takayasu, redeem yourself here and now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted March 27, 2022 Just now, Thorbjarn said: I sincerely thank Shodai for showing up to forego any discussion about any circumstances I sincerely apologize to Shodai for thinking he will lose his Ozeki rank for sure after his 0-4 start (then 1-5). Come on, who among you thought he'd go 9-6? 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taliesin 68 Posted March 27, 2022 Play-off is the most direct way. It is good that it will be decided by Takayasu and Wakatakakage themselves. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumoforever 27 Posted March 27, 2022 Objectively this is a very special ending to the basho. Despite the sad viewing in the earlier stages of the basho (Terunofuji injured, Shodai seemingly showing the impact of Long Covid, the Ishiura injury), we've since been treated to a three-man race for the yusho (with three strong rikishi who have never won a basho), and we now have a playoff. One of the more entertaining Day 15s I've seen in recent years. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted March 27, 2022 Given this has gone to a playoff, the yusho condition for the sansho seems a bit mean. This is a yusho equivalent. Same same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thorbjarn 214 Posted March 27, 2022 Just now, robnplunder said: I sincerely apologize to Shodai for thinking he will lose his Ozeki rank for sure after his 0-4 start (then 1-5). Come on, who among you thought he'd go 9-6? You are quoting the guy who is going to eat a hat, not me for sure. He lost to all the "easy" matches only to win the tough ones in week two... What a turnaround, the guy is an enigma. Whatever he did after the first six days, he should do it more. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted March 27, 2022 This is a page out of a Rocky movie - an upstart vs has been. Come on, Taka. Show waka what taka can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuryuho 334 Posted March 27, 2022 (edited) Kotonowaka punching the air rn lmao, he could have been in that playoff Edited March 27, 2022 by Hakuryuho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jemuzu 34 Posted March 27, 2022 How come Inosuke isn’t the gyoji? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted March 27, 2022 Just now, Hakuryuho said: Kotonowaka punching the air rn lmao, he could be in that playoff Who cares. It is not his time. Let him just watch and enjoy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robnplunder 975 Posted March 27, 2022 Taka, taka, taka, .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,823 Posted March 27, 2022 Interesting, who is the gyoji refereeing this match? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
