Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →September (Aki) 2018 ・ Day 9 ・ Sep 17
Hakuho, Kakuryu share the lead at 9 wins
September (Aki) 2018 has completed day 9. Hakuho, Kakuryu share the lead at 9-0.
Championship Race
Ryuden, Takayasu, Goeido trail by one. 6 days remain.
- Yokozuna Hakuho9-0 ・ W9
- Yokozuna Kakuryu9-0 ・ W9
- Maegashira 13 Ryuden8-1 ・ W8
- Ozeki Takayasu8-1
- Ozeki Goeido8-1 ・ W8
Upsets
Ryuden (Maegashira 13) beat Shohozan (Maegashira 7) by Kotenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Tochinoshin stands at 5-4 — 3 more wins needed with 6 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 Tochinoshin5-4 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 13 Ryudenkachi-koshi (8-1)
- Komusubi Tamawashimake-koshi (1-8)
- Maegashira 1 Ikioimake-koshi (1-8)
- Ozeki Takayasukachi-koshi (8-1)
- Ozeki Goeidokachi-koshi (8-1)
- Maegashira 3 Endomake-koshi (1-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Mitakeumi (Sekiwake, 6-3) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 8-6; the rating model gives Kakuryu 61%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Ichinojo (Sekiwake, 3-6) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 13-3; the rating model gives Ichinojo 23%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho