Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2018 ・ Day 9 ・ Jan 22
Kakuryu leads alone at 9-0
January (Hatsu) 2018 has completed day 9. Kakuryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
Tochinoshin trail by one. 6 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightKakuryu is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Yokozuna Kakuryu9-0 ・ W9
- Maegashira 3 Tochinoshin8-1
Upsets
Yutakayama (Maegashira 14) beat Chiyonokuni (Maegashira 7) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 20% chance.
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 13 Takekazemake-koshi (1-8)
- Maegashira 3 Tochinoshinkachi-koshi (8-1)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Okinoumi (Maegashira 5, 3-6) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 16-6; the rating model gives Kakuryu 74%
- Tamawashi (Sekiwake, 3-6) vs Takayasu (Ozeki, 6-3) →head-to-head: Tamawashi leads 21-21; the rating model gives Tamawashi 55%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even