Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →September (Aki) 1996 ・ Day 8 ・ Sep 15
Takanohana leads alone at 8-0
September (Aki) 1996 has completed day 8. Takanohana (Yokozuna) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Akebono trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightTakanohana is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.
- Yokozuna Takanohana8-0 ・ W8
- Yokozuna Akebono7-1 ・ W6
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightTakanohana clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Maegashira 3 Kotobeppumake-koshi (0-8)
- Yokozuna Takanohanakachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Kotonowaka (Komusubi, 1-7) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 35-6; the rating model gives Takanohana 87%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kotonowaka
- Kenko (Maegashira 2, 1-7) vs Akebono (Yokozuna, 7-1) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 9-1; the rating model gives Kenko 15%