Eikokurai 3,433 Posted November 27, 2022 I'm torn now. I really want the tomoesen, but I also want WTK to get 9-6 to keep the Ozeki bid kindling. True, 9-6 is not a strong middle basho, but if he has a great January, then 11-4 > 9-6 could be enough. 8-7 less likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted November 27, 2022 Shodai can't even manage the minimum KK, ending 6-9 like Mitakeumi. Shodai will need to come back in the new year a different man if he wants a hope at 10 wins. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katooshu 3,132 Posted November 27, 2022 That was a hell of a tachiai from Hokutofuji....jeez I will LOL though if Shodai regains ozeki in January, it seems like a very Shodai thing to do 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Katooshu said: That was a hell of a tachiai from Hokutofuji....jeez I will LOL though if Shodai regains ozeki in January, it seems like a very Shodai thing to do Not content with simply escaping kadoban every second basho, bored Shodai set himself a new challenge: to escape Ozekiwake every third basho. Edited November 27, 2022 by Eikokurai 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted November 27, 2022 Here we go... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted November 27, 2022 This helps Takayasu. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 590 Posted November 27, 2022 3-way playoff!! Wow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,901 Posted November 27, 2022 31 minutes ago, Benihana said: Takakeisho still needs to win for that to happen. I wouldn't bet a single dime on him. He lost the last 4 to Wakatakakage. Oh FFS! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,764 Posted November 27, 2022 Takakeisho has less time to recover, but his type of sumo is more efficient. I guess he'll get the two wins easier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaito 275 Posted November 27, 2022 1 minute ago, Benihana said: Oh FFS! To be fair to Keisho, Wakatakakage did put his hand down in one of those 4 "wins". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted November 27, 2022 winning 3 tough matches is a lot, especially if injured. Advantage Takayasu I think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hakuryuho 334 Posted November 27, 2022 While everyone is eagerly awaiting the tomoesen, I have to give a shoutout to Shimazuumi down in Juryo who managed to secure his KK today after an abysmal 3-7 start. Commendable perserverance and fighting spirit shown by him! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Rocks said: winning 3 tough matches is a lot, especially if injured. Advantage Takayasu I think. Two wins required, but back to back. Edit: I guess you're counting the previous ones. Edited November 27, 2022 by Eikokurai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, Eikokurai said: Two wins required, but back to back. They've all fought once already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted November 27, 2022 Takakeisho was visibly winded when drawing for order. Caught a huge break by going second. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 39,764 Posted November 27, 2022 Lucky, Takakeisho is still out of breath, but he isn't in the first bout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,901 Posted November 27, 2022 BOOM! And another FFS! I hope Takayasu is not injured too bad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted November 27, 2022 Oh, Abi, you little bugger. What have you done? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted November 27, 2022 Well, that might be the craziest way to start a playoff. Dude is really concussed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,808 Posted November 27, 2022 That is a mental breakdown more than a concussion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocks 1,807 Posted November 27, 2022 You've got to be kidding. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,433 Posted November 27, 2022 (edited) Well, now I hope Takakeisho smokes Abi into row three. Nothing illegal, and Takayasu's head hit his armpit, but henka is a cheap way to win in these circumstance. Edited November 27, 2022 by Eikokurai 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaninoyama 1,694 Posted November 27, 2022 If it's come to this, let's go Abi! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 235 Posted November 27, 2022 Just now, rhyen said: That is a mental breakdown more than a concussion his head slammed down badly, idk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
