Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Hakuho clinches the title on day 14
January (Hatsu) 2015 has completed day 14. Hakuho (Yokozuna) clinched the championship on day 14 at 14-0.
Championship Race
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 14.
- Yokozuna Hakuho14-0 ・ W14
Upsets
Tokushoryu (Maegashira 16) beat Myogiryu (Maegashira 8) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 20% chance.
Kagamio (Maegashira 15) beat Takekaze (Maegashira 9) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.
Sadanofuji (Maegashira 15) beat Chiyootori (Maegashira 7) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kotoshogiku reached 9-5 to clear kadoban status.
Kadoban ozeki Goeido stands at 7-7 — 1 more win needed with 1 day left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 4 — he has survived all 3 previous ones.
His pre-basho rating of 2518 sits 218 points below his peak of 2736 — the decline shows in the numbers.
This is Goeido's first kadoban.
His pre-basho rating of 2513 sits 220 points below his peak of 2733 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Kotoshogiku9-5 ・ kadoban #4
- Ozeki Goeido7-7 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 13 Osunaarashikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 8 Sadanoumikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 15 Sadanofujikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 6 Okinoumikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 4 Toyonoshimamake-koshi (6-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 14-0) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 10-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Hakuho 77%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 10-4) vs Kisenosato (Ozeki, 11-3) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 38-24; the rating model gives Harumafuji 57%