Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 2017 ・ Day 9 ・ Nov 20
Takarafuji takes a gold star off yokozuna Kisenosato
November (Kyushu) 2017 has completed day 9. Takarafuji (Maegashira 5) defeated yokozuna Kisenosato by Shitatenage for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 3. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
6 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Yokozuna Hakuho9-0 ・ W9
Today's Kinboshi
Takarafuji (Maegashira 5) defeated yokozuna Kisenosato by Shitatenage for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 3.
Upsets
Myogiryu (Maegashira 15) beat Ikioi (Maegashira 10) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Takayasu stands at 6-3 — 2 more wins needed with 6 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Takayasu's first kadoban.
- Ozeki Takayasu6-3 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 4 Chiyonokunimake-koshi (1-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Ichinojo (Maegashira 4, 7-2) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 13-3; the rating model gives Ichinojo 6%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
- Kisenosato (Yokozuna, 4-5) vs Chiyonokuni (Maegashira 4, 1-8) →head-to-head: Kisenosato leads 2-1; the rating model gives Kisenosato 81%