Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →September (Aki) 2018 ・ Final Day ・ Sep 23
Hakuho wins the championship at 15-0
September (Aki) 2018 has completed final day. Hakuho (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 15-0.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 3 wins clear of the field.
- Yokozuna Hakuho15-0 ・ W15
Upsets
Yoshikaze (Maegashira 15) beat Hokutofuji (Maegashira 9) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Tochinoshin reached 9-6 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 Tochinoshin9-6 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightAsanoyama, Kagayaki, Kotoshogiku came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 5 Asanoyamamake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 10 Daieishokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 6 Kagayakimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 8 Kotoshogikumake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 1 Kaiseikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Sekiwake Ichinojokachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 7 Tochiozankachi-koshi (8-7)