Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2021 ・ Day 6 ・ May 14
Terunofuji leads alone at 6-0
May (Natsu) 2021 has completed day 6. Terunofuji (Ozeki) leads alone at 6-0.
Championship Race
Takayasu, Takakeisho trail by one. 9 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightTerunofuji is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 6.
- Ozeki Terunofuji6-0 ・ W6
- Sekiwake Takayasu5-1
- Ozeki Takakeisho5-1 ・ W4
Upsets
Kirishima (Maegashira 4) beat Asanoyama (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 22% chance.
Myogiryu (Maegashira 4) beat Shodai (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Shodai stands at 4-2 — 4 more wins needed with 9 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 2 — he survived his only previous one.
- Ozeki Shodai4-2 ・ kadoban #2
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Shodai (Ozeki, 4-2) vs Kirishima (Maegashira 4, 2-4) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 12-11; the rating model gives Shodai 71%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
- Takanosho (Sekiwake, 3-3) vs Terunofuji (Ozeki, 6-0) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 9-7; the rating model gives Takanosho 27%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even