Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Kakuryu wins the championship at 14-1
July (Nagoya) 2019 has completed final day. Kakuryu (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 14-1.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 2 wins clear of the field.
- Yokozuna Kakuryu14-1
Upsets
Kotoyuki (Maegashira 16) beat Myogiryu (Maegashira 7) by Tsukidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.
Terutsuyoshi (Maegashira 16) beat Tomokaze (Maegashira 7) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Takakeisho has been absent since day one. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Takakeisho's first kadoban.
- Ozeki Takakeisho0-0-15 ・ kadoban #1―――――――――――――――
Records Decided Today
7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightKotoshogiku, Kagayaki, Toyonoshima came into the final day at 7-7 and lost the bout that mattered most.
- Maegashira 2 Aoiyamakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Komusubi Abikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 5 Kotoshogikumake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 8 Okinoumikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 12 Kagayakimake-koshi (7-8)
- Maegashira 6 Chiyotairyukachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 14 Toyonoshimamake-koshi (7-8)
Special Prizes
Outstanding Performance: Tomokaze; Fighting Spirit: Terutsuyoshi; Technique: Endo, Enho.
- Maegashira 2 EndoTechnique・10-5
- Maegashira 14 EnhoTechnique・9-6
- Maegashira 16 TerutsuyoshiFighting Spirit・12-3
- Maegashira 7 TomokazeOutstanding Performance・11-4