Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Hakuho leads alone at 13-0
September (Aki) 2018 has completed day 13. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 13-0.
Championship Race
2 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 13.
- Yokozuna Hakuho13-0 ・ W13
Upsets
Shodai (Maegashira 3) beat Tochinoshin (Ozeki) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance.
Ryuden (Maegashira 13) beat Kotoshogiku (Maegashira 8) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.
Okinoumi (Maegashira 12) beat Shohozan (Maegashira 7) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 7-10, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Tochinoshin stands at 7-6 — 1 more win needed with 2 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Tochinoshin's first kadoban.
At 2654, his rating remains near his career peak of 2676 — no sign of decline in the data.
- Ozeki Tochinoshin7-6 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 9 Daishomarumake-koshi (5-8)
- Maegashira 12 Nishikigikachi-koshi (8-5)
- Maegashira 15 Chiyoshomakachi-koshi (8-5)
- Maegashira 16 Kotoyukimake-koshi (5-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Goeido (Ozeki, 11-2) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 13-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-7; the rating model gives Goeido 24%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 10-3) vs Kisenosato (Yokozuna, 9-4) →head-to-head: Kisenosato leads 32-18; the rating model gives Kakuryu 79%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even