Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Harumafuji leads alone at 13-0
September (Aki) 2012 has completed day 13. Harumafuji (Ozeki) leads alone at 13-0.
Championship Race
Hakuho trail by one. 2 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHarumafuji is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 13.
- Ozeki Harumafuji13-0 ・ W13
- Yokozuna Hakuho12-1
Upsets
Asasekiryu (Maegashira 13) beat Tokitenku (Maegashira 6) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.
Asahisho (Maegashira 14) beat Miyabiyama (Maegashira 7) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.
Fujiazuma (Maegashira 15) beat Yoshikaze (Maegashira 10) by Tsukidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Harumafuji reached the 13-win benchmark at 13-0 — yokozuna promotion is within sight.
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 Harumafuji13-0 ・ yokozuna bid
Records Decided Today
8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 12 Chiyotairyumake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 14 Kimurayamamake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 14 Asahishokachi-koshi (8-5)
- Maegashira 7 Miyabiyamamake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 6 Tokitenkumake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 5 Tochiozankachi-koshi (8-5)
- Maegashira 7 Shotenromake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 3 Homashokachi-koshi (8-5)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-1) vs Kisenosato (Ozeki, 10-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 45-16; the rating model gives Hakuho 74%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Harumafuji (Ozeki, 13-0) vs Kakuryu (Ozeki, 10-3) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 27-17; the rating model gives Harumafuji 69%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji