Hakuho wins the championship at 15-0

March (Haru) 2009 has completed final day. Hakuho (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 15-0.

Championship Race

A commanding run, 4 wins clear of the field.

Tochinoshin (Maegashira 10) beat Yoshikaze (Maegashira 4) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

Shimotori (Maegashira 14) beat Tamanoshima (Maegashira 6) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

Kadoban ozeki Kotomitsuki reached 8-7 to clear kadoban status.

解説・ InsightThis is Kotomitsuki's first kadoban.

His pre-basho rating of 2431 sits 249 points below his peak of 2680 — the decline shows in the numbers.

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

解説・ InsightYoshikaze, Futeno, Shotenro came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.

Maegashira 4 Yoshikazemake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 2 Tochiozankachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 6 Toyonoshimakachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 9 Futenomake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 12 Shotenromake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 14 Shimotorikachi-koshi (8-7)
Sekiwake Barutokachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 8 Tochinonadakachi-koshi (8-7)

Fighting Spirit: Homasho; Technique: Kakuryu.