The Fat Cyclist 32 Posted March 23 (edited) I was more invested in that than any recent bout Edited March 23 by The Fat Cyclist speeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,936 Posted March 23 (edited) Happy birthday Aonishiki! 11-4 jun-yusho debut. Edited March 23 by Benihana 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fat Cyclist 32 Posted March 23 Yes it's a great debut performance. I just wish he didnt stare at the dojo so much during his bouts. I cant help but think that looking at your opponent a bit more would be helpful. But he's still winning so what do I know :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrGrumpyGills 134 Posted March 23 Whee, playoff time :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 770 Posted March 23 Now, for the ultimate heartbreak? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godango 1,014 Posted March 23 I'm pleased that Onosato should now officially be on a tsuna run regardless. That is all I will say for now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oshirokita 192 Posted March 23 Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! Staying up late to see the playoff. Let's go! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,936 Posted March 23 I'll eat my hat (made of steaks) if Onosato will not be promoted to Yokozuna after Natsu 25 (barring injury). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 643 Posted March 23 Imagine how Kisenosato's feeling now... Hey, at least party tonight! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Fat Cyclist 32 Posted March 23 (edited) Ah, Pooh Great performance by the next Yokuzuna though Edited March 23 by The Fat Cyclist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 770 Posted March 23 Death, taxes and Takayasu choking. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 243 Posted March 23 On 23/03/2025 at 08:34, Bunbukuchagama said: Death, taxes and Takayasu choking. worst part of all this is your nihilism proving right 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,936 Posted March 23 (edited) Come on, did anyone really think Takayasu could pull it off? With all due respect, he had the chances of a snowflake in hell. Edited March 23 by Benihana 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 770 Posted March 23 On 23/03/2025 at 08:35, Chartorenji said: worst part of all this is your nihilism proving right I am always right, that's why people hate me. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 243 Posted March 23 On 23/03/2025 at 08:36, Benihana said: Come on, did anyone really think Takayasu could pull it off? With all due respect, he had the chances of a snowflake in hell. I mean he beat Onosato already. Plus won tonight when he'd normally choke here. On 23/03/2025 at 08:22, hakutorizakura said: Imagine how Kisenosato's feeling now... Hey, at least party tonight! Removing all beer from the party so we don't get another incident. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oshirokita 192 Posted March 23 Even watching the replays, I still am willing a different result. Onosato seems undeniable. Also, I have to be careful typing Onosato, it keeps autocorrecting to onomatopoeia! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,322 Posted March 23 (edited) The previous two playoffs he had late meltdowns: the first time he lost on day 14, 15, and then the playoff; the second time he lost day 15 and then the playoff. This time Onosato was always hot on his tail and I thought Takayasu did pretty well in his losses. He also delivered in his 15th match. It's easy to say he choked, but I didn't really see the signs of that as much as before. This time it seemed he had an overwhelming rival and he simply wasn't good enough at this stage to fend him off the whole tournament. Edited March 23 by Katooshu 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,936 Posted March 23 On 23/03/2025 at 08:38, Chartorenji said: I mean he beat Onosato already. Plus won tonight when he'd normally choke here. Yeah, but he's proven time and again, that he can't yusho, sooo... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrGrumpyGills 134 Posted March 23 Exciting ending to a basho that started kinda meh. The new guard truly is here and I'm looking forward to May :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bunbukuchagama 770 Posted March 23 On 23/03/2025 at 08:40, Katooshu said: This time it seemed he had an overwhelming rival The name of this rival was Churanoumi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerboy1966 1,461 Posted March 23 On 23/03/2025 at 08:08, Benihana said: Happy birthday Aonishiki! 11-4 jun-yusho debut. Alas not. He came equal third, so no jun-yusho. He does get a kanto-sho though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,815 Posted March 23 (edited) Onosato was just overwhelming. Takayasu's chance was yesterday. In his sansho interview he said he left everything he had out on the dohyo. Just isn't meant to be, sadly. Edited March 23 by Kaninoyama Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
