Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2002 ・ Day 12 ・ May 23
Musashimaru leads alone at 12-0
May (Natsu) 2002 has completed day 12. Musashimaru (Yokozuna) leads alone at 12-0.
Championship Race
3 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightMusashimaru is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 12.
- Yokozuna Musashimaru12-0 ・ W12
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai reached 9-3 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 7 — he survived 3 of 6, and fell 3 times.
His pre-basho rating of 2423 sits 166 points below his peak of 2589 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai9-3 ・ kadoban #7
Records Decided Today
6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 12 Buyuzanmake-koshi (4-8)
- Maegashira 9 Jumonjimake-koshi (4-8)
- Maegashira 14 Shimotorikachi-koshi (8-4)
- Maegashira 5 Tamakasugamake-koshi (4-8)
- Maegashira 3 Miyabiyamakachi-koshi (8-4)
- Ozeki Kaiokachi-koshi (8-4)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 12-0) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 9-3) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 11-9; the rating model gives Musashimaru 68%
- Kaio (Ozeki, 8-4) vs Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 9-3) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 22-13; the rating model gives Kaio 45%