Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2012 ・ Day 13 ・ May 18
Kyokutenho, Tochiozan, Kisenosato share the lead at 10 wins
May (Natsu) 2012 has completed day 13. Kyokutenho, Tochiozan, Kisenosato share the lead at 10-3.
Championship Race
Aoiyama, Okinoumi, Hakuho trail by one. 2 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightIf Kyokutenho, Tochiozan holds on, it would be the first maegashira championship since Kotomitsuki in September (Aki) 2001.
- Maegashira 7 Kyokutenho10-3 ・ W8
- Maegashira 4 Tochiozan10-3
- Ozeki Kisenosato10-3
- Maegashira 6 Aoiyama9-4
- Maegashira 5 Okinoumi9-4
- Yokozuna Hakuho9-4 ・ W4
Records Decided Today
8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 13 Kimikazemake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 8 Tochinoshinkachi-koshi (8-5)
- Maegashira 11 Sadanofujimake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 6 Wakakoyukachi-koshi (8-5)
- Maegashira 10 Wakanosatomake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 3 Toyohibikimake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 2 Myogiryukachi-koshi (8-5)
- Ozeki Kotooshukachi-koshi (8-5)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-4) vs Baruto (Ozeki, 8-5) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 25-3; the rating model gives Hakuho 71%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Harumafuji (Ozeki, 7-6) vs Kisenosato (Ozeki, 10-3) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 38-24; the rating model gives Harumafuji 52%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji
- Kotooshu (Ozeki, 8-5) vs Kyokutenho (Maegashira 7, 10-3) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 22-5; the rating model gives Kotooshu 77%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Kotooshu