Kaninoyama 1,818 Posted March 21 If Takayasu beats Churanoumi and Onosato loses against Daieisho.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,474 Posted March 21 Hands up if you thought Tokihayate would be in the yusho race going in to day 14... Liars! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oskanohana 293 Posted March 21 6 minutes ago, Tigerboy1966 said: Hands up if you thought Tokihayate would be in the yusho race going in to day 14... Liars! Akchyually, he has been blessed by the utter draught of dominant rikishi and introduced into a category in which, according to statistical analysis, he'll reach sanyaku in about 3 years and has a 50-50 chance of winning a yusho (either he does or he doesn't) and he's guaranteed to be part of a kettei-sen at least. So, yeah, it was pretty much on the cards. Now, if only Kotonowakazakura , the pioneer, had collaborated a little bit, we could have gone further into the rabbithole, but these top guys, they can't even suck properly. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,049 Posted March 22 On 19/03/2025 at 18:34, Jakusotsu said: The Takayasu I know will lose to Churanoumi... 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andonishiki 170 Posted March 22 they shud pair Yasu with Takarafuji on senshuraku to allow a slim chance of a ketteisen... aaaaah, pathetic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,791 Posted March 22 The chances for an Aonishiki jun-yusho (joint with Takayasu) get better again - even the chance for a yusho remains, with an 11-4 tournament Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 772 Posted March 22 17 minutes ago, Jakusotsu said: Prophets among us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 772 Posted March 22 7 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: The chances for an Aonishiki jun-yusho (joint with Takayasu) get better again - even the chance for a yusho remains, with an 11-4 tournament If Onosato loses today, the chance of a massive chaotic playoff becomes real. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,334 Posted March 22 Almost feels like we've been here before 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,791 Posted March 22 (edited) I expected Onosato to win the remaining two, the last against Kotozakura. But maybe Aonishiki has to face him. NHK expects the ozeki bout to take place though. Edited March 22 by Akinomaki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,334 Posted March 22 (edited) Onosato vs Kotazakura Takayasu vs Aonishiki? Edited March 22 by Katooshu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 772 Posted March 22 2 minutes ago, Akinomaki said: I expected Onosato to win the remaining two, the last against Kotozakura. Now maybe Aonishiki has to face him. NHK expects the ozeki bout to take place though. Aonishiki makes sense for Takayasu, and Churanoumi or Tokihayate for Onosato if he doesn't get KTZ. Or Tokihayate for Takayasu? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 772 Posted March 22 1 minute ago, Katooshu said: Takayasu vs Takerufuji? Takerufuji is out, it's not happening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,334 Posted March 22 (edited) Despite Kotozakura not being on form and having less to fight for, I still prefer him to be Onosato's final opponent. Maybe I am not giving Churanoumi enough credit, but he has mostly looked like a punching bag vs top guys. Edited March 22 by Katooshu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andonishiki 170 Posted March 22 i eat my hat if it's not Oz vs Oz on day15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,049 Posted March 22 10 minutes ago, Andonishiki said: i eat my hat if it's not Oz vs Oz on day15 Easy to say - you don't even have a hat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,334 Posted March 22 (edited) Day 15 is out already: Onosato vs Kotozakura Takayasu vs Abi (a cursed opponent for Takayasu? Remember Nov 2022) Aonishiki vs Oho Daieisho vs Churanoumi Tokihayate vs Kirishima https://x.com/sumokyokai/status/1903379023927103777 https://www.sumo.or.jp/EnHonbashoMain/torikumi/1/15/ Edited March 22 by Katooshu 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 772 Posted March 22 So, they did nothing to prevent a potential massive 5-way playoff fiesta. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,334 Posted March 22 (edited) All considered I'd favour Onosato, but very excited to see how it turns out. Takayasu has a disappointing history in these situations but that doesn't mean he can't get it once. His pal Kise eventually got his rope after dozens of close ones! The 10-4s are still alive but I think a bit underpowered for now, and I'd be surprised if the stars aligned so that one of them took the yusho. That said, I expect Aonishiki to be contending again and perhaps going all the way for a cup(s). His ability to create openings and quickly counter mistakes is especially impressive to me. High IQ and fast sumo reflexes. Edited March 22 by Katooshu 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junsan 196 Posted March 22 At this point it's senseless to feel sorry for Takayasu. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 596 Posted March 22 2 hours ago, Katooshu said: All considered I'd favour Onosato, but very excited to see how it turns out. To be honest, I thought Onosato would win in January after the usual Ozeki promotion let down in November. I was surprised when he didn't. He was my favorite going into this tournament and I will be very surprised if he doesn't beat Kotozakura tomorrow to set up a potential playoff with Takayasu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Koorifuu 1,020 Posted March 22 (edited) I've only caught up up to the first two juryo bouts so bear with me here. Dang, Ishizaki chokes sekitori status away at the very last minute for the second consecutive basho. That's got to leave a psychological dent. I hope he recovers. I wasn't too sold on Miyagi, admittedly, but his emotional reaction won me over. I hope he does well as a sekitori. Aaand I guess that's really it for Hokutofuji as a competitor. Very respectable career. Edited March 22 by Koorifuu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetsuoka 6 Posted March 22 I think we saw today the last of Hokutofuji. His body is gone, no generating power anymore, and his fighting spirit left him 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
