Kisenosato wins the championship at 14-1

January (Hatsu) 2017 has completed final day. Kisenosato (Ozeki) takes the championship at 14-1.

Championship Race

A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.

Daishomaru (Maegashira 12) beat Tochiozan (Maegashira 4) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance.

Takakeisho (Maegashira 12) beat Okinoumi (Maegashira 3) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 22% chance.

Chiyotairyu (Maegashira 14) beat Kotoyuki (Maegashira 6) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.

Kadoban ozeki Kotoshogiku has a losing record and will be demoted to sekiwake next basho.

解説・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 7 — he has survived all 6 previous ones.

His pre-basho rating of 2492 sits 244 points below his peak of 2736 — the decline shows in the numbers.

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

解説・ InsightEndo, Chiyonoo, Chiyoshoma came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.

Maegashira 4 Endomake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 15 Chiyonoomake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 15 Sadanoumikachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 6 Chiyoshomamake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 5 Yoshikazekachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 9 Kaiseikachi-koshi (8-7)

Outstanding Performance: Takanoiwa; Fighting Spirit: Takayasu; Technique: Mitakeumi, Sokokurai.