Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →March (Haru) 2005 ・ Day 9 ・ Mar 21
Ozeki Kaio clears kadoban
March (Haru) 2005 has completed day 9. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
Kaio trail by one. 6 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu9-0 ・ W9
- Ozeki Kaio8-1 ・ W5
Upsets
Dejima (Maegashira 5) beat Chiyotaikai (Ozeki) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 16-20, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kaio reached 8-1 to clear kadoban status.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 7 — he survived 5 of 6, and fell 1 time.
- Ozeki Kaio8-1 ・ kadoban #7
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 8 Shimotorimake-koshi (1-8)
- Komusubi Iwakiyamamake-koshi (1-8)
- Ozeki Kaiokachi-koshi (8-1)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Tochinonada (Maegashira 4, 6-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 17-6; the rating model gives Asashoryu 91%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 5-4) vs Kokkai (Maegashira 4, 5-4) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 8-4; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 60%