Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 1996 ・ Day 2 ・ May 13
Misugisato takes a gold star off yokozuna Akebono
May (Natsu) 1996 has completed day 2. Misugisato (Maegashira 1) defeated yokozuna Akebono by Hatakikomi for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 6. Konishiki, Tochinowaka, Asanowaka, Aogiyama, Naminohana, Kaio, Musashimaru, Takanonami, Wakanohana, Takanohana share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Today's Kinboshi
Misugisato (Maegashira 1) defeated yokozuna Akebono by Hatakikomi for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 6.
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Kotonishiki (Sekiwake, 1-1) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 34-14; the rating model gives Takanohana 86%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
- Kaio (Sekiwake, 2-0) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 1-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 25-6; the rating model gives Kaio 45%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kaio
- Musashimaru (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Asahiyutaka (Komusubi, 0-2) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 7-2; the rating model gives Musashimaru 72%