Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Kyokutenho wins the playoff and the championship
May (Natsu) 2012 has completed final day. Kyokutenho, Tochiozan finished level at 12-3, and Kyokutenho won the playoff to take the championship.
Championship Race
For Tochiozan, level after regulation, one bout decided everything.
解説 ・ InsightIt is the first championship by a maegashira since Kotomitsuki in September (Aki) 2001.
- Maegashira 7 Kyokutenho12-3 ・ W10
- Maegashira 4 Tochiozan12-3 ・ W4
- Maegashira 6 Aoiyama11-4
- Ozeki Kisenosato11-4
Upsets
Sadanofuji (Maegashira 11) beat Tochinowaka (Maegashira 4) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.
Takarafuji (Maegashira 16) beat Yoshikaze (Maegashira 9) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightDaido, Aminishiki came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 12 Daidomake-koshi (7-8)
- Komusubi Aminishikimake-koshi (7-8)
- Ozeki Harumafujikachi-koshi (8-7)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Goeido; Fighting Spirit: Tochiozan, Kyokutenho; Technique: Myogiryu.
- Maegashira 2 MyogiryuTechnique・9-6
- Maegashira 4 TochiozanFighting Spirit・12-3
- Sekiwake GoeidoOutstanding Performance・8-7
- Maegashira 7 KyokutenhoFighting Spirit・12-3