Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 1998 ・ Day 2 ・ Nov 9
Kaio takes a gold star off yokozuna Takanohana
November (Kyushu) 1998 has completed day 2. Kaio (Maegashira 1) defeated yokozuna Takanohana by Yorikiri for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 5. Gojoro, Kotonishiki, Tosanoumi, Tochinonada, Wakanosato, Tamakasuga, Musoyama, Takatoriki, Chiyotaikai, Kaio, Musashimaru, Wakanohana share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Today's Kinboshi
Kaio (Maegashira 1) defeated yokozuna Takanohana by Yorikiri for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 5.
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Takanohana (Yokozuna, 1-1) vs Tochiazuma (Maegashira 1, 0-2) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 16-5; the rating model gives Takanohana 74%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Kaio (Maegashira 1, 2-0) vs Wakanohana (Yokozuna, 2-0) →head-to-head: Wakanohana leads 15-14; the rating model gives Kaio 26%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kaio
- Musashimaru (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Higonoumi (Maegashira 2, 0-2) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 11-2; the rating model gives Musashimaru 86%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Higonoumi