Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 1994 ・ Day 6 ・ Nov 11
Takanohana leads alone at 6-0
November (Kyushu) 1994 has completed day 6. Takanohana (Ozeki) leads alone at 6-0.
Championship Race
Takanonami trail by one. 9 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightTakanohana is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 6.
- Ozeki Takanohana6-0 ・ W6
- Ozeki Takanonami5-1
Upsets
Kotonowaka (Maegashira 2) beat Wakanohana (Ozeki) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 10-24, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Takanohana, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 6-0 — 7 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightTakanohana's last two basho: 11 wins, then 15 (champion) — 26 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Takanohana6-0 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Akebono (Yokozuna, 4-2) vs Takatoriki (Sekiwake, 4-2) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 31-16; the rating model gives Akebono 84%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Takanonami (Ozeki, 5-1) vs Kotoinazuma (Maegashira 1, 2-4) →head-to-head: Takanonami leads 11-4; the rating model gives Takanonami 78%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Takanohana (Ozeki, 6-0) vs Kyokudozan (Maegashira 2, 2-4) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 14-4; the rating model gives Takanohana 90%; Belt Grinder vs Technician — style matchup is even