Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 2005 ・ Day 8 ・ Nov 20
Asashoryu leads alone at 8-0
November (Kyushu) 2005 has completed day 8. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Kotomitsuki trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu8-0 ・ W8
- Sekiwake Kotomitsuki7-1
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kaio stands at 5-3 — 3 more wins needed with 7 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 9 — he survived 7 of 8, and fell 1 time.
His pre-basho rating of 2497 sits 171 points below his peak of 2668 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Kaio5-3 ・ kadoban #9
Records Decided Today
1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightAsashoryu clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Yokozuna Asashoryukachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Kyokutenho (Komusubi, 5-3) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 36-2; the rating model gives Asashoryu 88%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Tamanoshima (Maegashira 1, 5-3) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 6-2) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 14-8; the rating model gives Tamanoshima 38%; Pulling Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even