Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2019 ・ Day 14 ・ May 25
Asanoyama clinches the title on day 14
May (Natsu) 2019 has completed day 14. Asanoyama (Maegashira 8) clinched the championship on day 14 at 12-2.
Championship Race
解説 ・ InsightIf Asanoyama holds on, it would be the first maegashira championship since Kyokutenho in May (Natsu) 2012.
Upsets
Asanoyama (Maegashira 8) beat Goeido (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 10% chance.
Shodai (Maegashira 7) beat Takayasu (Ozeki) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.
Daishoho (Maegashira 16) beat Tochiozan (Maegashira 11) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 15 Terutsuyoshimake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 11 Tochiozanmake-koshi (6-8)
- Komusubi Aoiyamamake-koshi (6-8)
- Komusubi Mitakeumikachi-koshi (8-6)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Goeido (Ozeki, 9-5) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 10-4) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 29-14; the rating model gives Goeido 62%
- Tochinoshin (Sekiwake, 10-4) vs Takayasu (Ozeki, 8-6) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 14-9; the rating model gives Tochinoshin 29%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
- Asanoyama (Maegashira 8, 12-2) vs Mitakeumi (Komusubi, 8-6) →head-to-head: Asanoyama leads 8-6; the rating model gives Asanoyama 21%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even