Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2005 ・ Day 11 ・ Jan 19
Asashoryu leads alone at 11-0
January (Hatsu) 2005 has completed day 11. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 11-0.
Championship Race
4 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 11.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu11-0 ・ W11
Upsets
Toyonoshima (Maegashira 17) beat Takanowaka (Maegashira 9) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Chiyotaikai stands at 6-5 — 2 more wins needed with 4 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 10 — he survived 5 of 9, and fell 4 times.
- Ozeki Chiyotaikai6-5 ・ kadoban #10
Records Decided Today
7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 14 Kasugaokachi-koshi (8-3)
- Maegashira 17 Tokitenkumake-koshi (3-8)
- Maegashira 10 Kyokushuzankachi-koshi (8-3)
- Maegashira 7 Kotoryumake-koshi (3-8)
- Maegashira 1 Tochinonadamake-koshi (3-8)
- Sekiwake Tochiazumakachi-koshi (8-3)
- Maegashira 2 Kotonowakamake-koshi (3-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 11-0) vs Tochiazuma (Sekiwake, 8-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 15-10; the rating model gives Asashoryu 80%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Kakizoe (Maegashira 4, 5-6) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 6-5) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 7-5; the rating model gives Kakizoe 35%