Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2011 ・ Day 8 ・ May 15
Kaisei, Hakuho share the lead at 8 wins
May (Natsu) 2011 has completed day 8. Kaisei, Hakuho share the lead at 8-0.
Championship Race
Tochinoshin, Baruto trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightIf Kaisei holds on, it would be the first maegashira championship since Kotomitsuki in September (Aki) 2001.
- Maegashira 16 Kaisei8-0 ・ W8
- Yokozuna Hakuho8-0 ・ W8
- Maegashira 6 Tochinoshin7-1
- Ozeki Baruto7-1 ・ W5
Upsets
Kimurayama (Maegashira 17) beat Asasekiryu (Maegashira 9) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightKaisei, Hakuho clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Maegashira 16 Kaiseikachi-koshi (8-0)
- Yokozuna Hakuhokachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Takekaze (Maegashira 4, 4-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 22-1; the rating model gives Hakuho 98%; Thrower vs Technician — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Kotooshu (Ozeki, 3-5) vs Okinoumi (Maegashira 4, 4-4) →head-to-head: Okinoumi leads 7-3; the rating model gives Kotooshu 81%
- Kaisei (Maegashira 16, 8-0) vs Toyohibiki (Maegashira 12, 6-2) →head-to-head: Kaisei leads 12-6; the rating model gives Kaisei 38%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even