Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Hakuho clinches the title on day 14
September (Aki) 2018 has completed day 14. Hakuho (Yokozuna) clinched the championship on day 14 at 14-0.
Championship Race
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 14.
- Yokozuna Hakuho14-0 ・ W14
Upsets
Nishikigi (Maegashira 12) beat Shohozan (Maegashira 7) by Kotenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-9, which makes it count double.
Yoshikaze (Maegashira 15) beat Asanoyama (Maegashira 5) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Tochinoshin reached 8-6 to clear kadoban status.
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 Tochinoshin8-6 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
11 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 12 Okinoumikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 11 Sadanoumikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 14 Takanoshokachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 8 Takarafujimake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 7 Shohozanmake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 14 Chiyomarumake-koshi (6-8)
- Komusubi Takakeishokachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 3 Shodaimake-koshi (6-8)
- Ozeki Tochinoshinkachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 4 Abimake-koshi (6-8)
- Sekiwake Mitakeumikachi-koshi (8-6)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 10-4) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 14-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Kakuryu 45%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Kisenosato (Yokozuna, 10-4) vs Goeido (Ozeki, 11-3) →head-to-head: Kisenosato leads 26-15; the rating model gives Kisenosato 41%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Goeido