Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2021 ・ Day 8 ・ May 16
Terunofuji leads alone at 8-0
May (Natsu) 2021 has completed day 8. Terunofuji (Ozeki) leads alone at 8-0.
Championship Race
Takakeisho trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightTerunofuji is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 8.
- Ozeki Terunofuji8-0 ・ W8
- Ozeki Takakeisho7-1 ・ W6
Upsets
Hoshoryu (Maegashira 5) beat Asanoyama (Ozeki) by Uchigake — pre-basho ratings gave just a 14% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Shodai stands at 5-3 — 3 more wins needed with 7 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 2 — he survived his only previous one.
- Ozeki Shodai5-3 ・ kadoban #2
Records Decided Today
1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightTerunofuji clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Ozeki Terunofujikachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asanoyama (Ozeki, 4-4) vs Onosho (Maegashira 5, 6-2) →head-to-head: Asanoyama leads 9-3; the rating model gives Asanoyama 78%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Daieisho (Komusubi, 3-5) vs Takakeisho (Ozeki, 7-1) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 19-9; the rating model gives Daieisho 55%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
- Takayasu (Sekiwake, 6-2) vs Terunofuji (Ozeki, 8-0) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 13-12; the rating model gives Takayasu 32%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even