Asashoryu wins the championship at 14-1

January (Hatsu) 2007 has completed final day. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 14-1.

Championship Race

A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.

Ushiomaru (Maegashira 15) beat Iwakiyama (Maegashira 10) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.

Takekaze (Maegashira 8) beat Tokitenku (Maegashira 2) by Okurihikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.

Kadoban ozeki Hakuho reached 10-5 to clear kadoban status.

解説・ InsightThis is Hakuho's first kadoban.

His pre-basho rating of 2643 sits 390 points below his peak of 3033 — the decline shows in the numbers.

12 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

解説・ InsightTakamisakari, Kisenosato, Homasho, Otsukasa, Iwakiyama came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.

Maegashira 5 Takamisakarimake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 13 Yoshikazekachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 8 Takekazekachi-koshi (8-7)
Komusubi Kisenosatomake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 7 Kasugaokachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 4 Homashomake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 16 Otsukasamake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 3 Kyokutenhokachi-koshi (8-7)
Ozeki Kaiokachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 16 Tosanoumikachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 7 Futenokachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 10 Iwakiyamamake-koshi (7-8)

Fighting Spirit: Toyonoshima; Technique: Toyonoshima.