Harumafuji wins the playoff and the championship

September (Aki) 2017 has completed final day. Goeido, Harumafuji finished level at 11-4, and Harumafuji won the playoff to take the championship.

Championship Race

For Goeido, level after regulation, one bout decided everything.

Nishikigi (Maegashira 13) beat Tochinoshin (Maegashira 1) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance.

Asanoyama (Maegashira 16) beat Chiyotairyu (Maegashira 3) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

Daishomaru (Maegashira 12) beat Shohozan (Maegashira 4) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.

Kadoban ozeki Goeido reached 11-4 to clear kadoban status.

Kadoban ozeki Terunofuji withdrew at 1-5-9. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

解説・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 6 — he has survived all 5 previous ones.

His pre-basho rating of 2514 sits 219 points below his peak of 2733 — the decline shows in the numbers.

This is kadoban No. 5 — he has survived all 4 previous ones.

His pre-basho rating of 2539 sits 294 points below his peak of 2833 — the decline shows in the numbers.

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

解説・ InsightTamawashi came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.

Komusubi Tamawashimake-koshi (7-8)
Maegashira 6 Ichinojokachi-koshi (8-7)
Sekiwake Mitakeumikachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 14 Okinoumikachi-koshi (8-7)
Maegashira 12 Sadanoumimake-koshi (2-8-5)
Maegashira 8 Chiyoshomakachi-koshi (8-7)

Outstanding Performance: Takakeisho; Fighting Spirit: Asanoyama, Onosho; Technique: Yoshikaze.