Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2016 ・ Day 2 ・ May 9
Gagamaru, Nishikigi, Shohozan, Tokushoryu, Daieisho, Mitakeumi, Tochiozan, Takayasu, Terunofuji, Kotoshogiku, Goeido, Kisenosato, Harumafuji, Kakuryu, Hakuho share the lead at 2 wins
May (Natsu) 2016 has completed day 2. Gagamaru, Nishikigi, Shohozan, Tokushoryu, Daieisho, Mitakeumi, Tochiozan, Takayasu, Terunofuji, Kotoshogiku, Goeido, Kisenosato, Harumafuji, Kakuryu, Hakuho share the lead at 2-0.
Championship Race
13 days remain in the race.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Kisenosato, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 2-0 — 11 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightKisenosato's last two basho: 9 wins, then 13 — 22 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Kisenosato2-0 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Ichinojo (Maegashira 2, 1-1) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 7-2; the rating model gives Harumafuji 84%
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Myogiryu (Maegashira 1, 0-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 20-2; the rating model gives Hakuho 94%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Takarafuji (Maegashira 1, 0-2) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 2-0) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 13-1; the rating model gives Takarafuji 18%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even