Anon01/28/26, 02:22No.254205
Nishonoseki Oy𝐚k𝐚t𝐚 on H𝐚tsu B𝐚sho: Aonishiki h𝐚d the composure to execute 𝐚 meticulous str𝐚tegy
When all was said and done, Aonishiki showed the pride of a "kanban" (billboard) rikishi, thwarting the "gekokujo" (the underdog overturning the elite) from the Maegashira ranks. As the only Yokozuna or Ozeki to demonstrate stable strength across all 15 days, he once again proved the power of a wrestler who possesses a firm style built through steady, diligent training.- The Championship Playoff
Regarding the playoff on the final day: Atamifuji dug in with a right-hand inside grip, and for a moment, it appeared the Ozeki was struggling. However, watching from ringside as a judge, I felt there was a clear difference in power between the two. The kubinage that decided the match wasn't a desperate "sink-or-swim" move; it was a technique executed as a trap. Even as Atamifuji frantically tried to work his way inside, the Ozeki suppressed him using his latissimus dorsi muscles and sheer power. He encouraged Atamifuji’s urge to get inside, only to execute the throw at the perfect moment. Even in a match with the championship on the line, he had the mental composure to formulate a meticulous strategy.- Stability and Vulnerabilities
His mental state and posture never wavered. Because his left side is so strong, getting an inside grip neutralizes the opponent's right overarm grip. Furthermore, if he allows an opponent to get too low, his upper body rises, and he enters a state where he cannot exert power. Conversely, if an opponent successfully kills his left-hand game, a chance for victory emerges. Oho and Onosato, who both defeated him, fought exactly that kind of sumo.