Hakuho wins the playoff and the championship

March (Haru) 2007 has completed final day. Hakuho, Asashoryu finished level at 13-2, and Hakuho won the playoff to take the championship.

Championship Race

For Asashoryu, level after regulation, one bout decided everything.

Tochiozan (Maegashira 14) beat Takamisakari (Maegashira 6) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

Shimotori (Maegashira 15) beat Kakizoe (Maegashira 6) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.

Kadoban ozeki Tochiazuma reached 8-4-3 to clear kadoban status.

解説・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 10 — he survived 5 of 9, and fell 4 times.

His pre-basho rating of 2477 sits 216 points below his peak of 2693 — the decline shows in the numbers.

9 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

解説・ InsightTochinonada, Takamisakari, Roho, Tokitenku, Dejima, Chiyotaikai came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.

Maegashira 10 Tokitsuumikachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 9 Tochinonadamake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 6 Takamisakarimake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 1 Toyonoshimakachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 7 Rohomake-koshi (7-8)
Komusubi Tokitenkumake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 8 Dejimamake-koshi (7-8)
Ozeki Kaiokachi-koshi (8-7)
Ozeki Chiyotaikaimake-koshi (7-8)

Fighting Spirit: Tochiozan; Technique: Homasho.