Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Harumafuji leads alone at 12-0
September (Aki) 2012 has completed day 12. Harumafuji (Ozeki) leads alone at 12-0.
Championship Race
Hakuho trail by one. 3 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHarumafuji is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 12.
- Ozeki Harumafuji12-0 ・ W12
- Yokozuna Hakuho11-1
Upsets
Asahisho (Maegashira 14) beat Okinoumi (Maegashira 8) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 18% chance.
Asasekiryu (Maegashira 13) beat Masunoyama (Maegashira 6) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.
Takanoyama (Maegashira 16) beat Yoshikaze (Maegashira 10) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Harumafuji, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 12-0 — 1 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightHarumafuji's last two basho: 8 wins, then 15 (champion) — 23 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Harumafuji12-0 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-1) vs Kakuryu (Ozeki, 10-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Hakuho 78%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Harumafuji (Ozeki, 12-0) vs Kisenosato (Ozeki, 10-2) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 38-24; the rating model gives Harumafuji 64%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji