Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Tochinoshin wins the championship at 14-1
January (Hatsu) 2018 has completed final day. Tochinoshin (Maegashira 3) takes the championship at 14-1.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.
解説 ・ InsightIt is the first championship by a maegashira since Kotomitsuki in September (Aki) 2001.
- Maegashira 3 Tochinoshin14-1 ・ W8
Upsets
Aminishiki (Maegashira 10) beat Hokutofuji (Maegashira 1) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 13% chance.
Yutakayama (Maegashira 14) beat Chiyoshoma (Maegashira 7) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.
Kagayaki (Maegashira 12) beat Shodai (Maegashira 4) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-6, which makes it count double.
Records Decided Today
9 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightKotoyuki, Shodai, Kotoshogiku came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 17 Daiamamikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 15 Nishikigikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 11 Kotoyukimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 10 Terunofujimake-koshi (0-8-7)
- Maegashira 4 Shodaimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 3 Chiyotairyukachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 6 Takarafujikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 2 Kotoshogikumake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 4 Arawashikachi-koshi (8-7)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Tochinoshin; Fighting Spirit: Ryuden, Abi; Technique: Tochinoshin.
- Maegashira 16 RyudenFighting Spirit・10-5
- Maegashira 14 AbiFighting Spirit・10-5
- Maegashira 3 TochinoshinTechnique・14-1
- Maegashira 3 TochinoshinOutstanding Performance・14-1