Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →March (Haru) 2023 ・ Day 7 ・ Mar 18
Midorifuji leads alone at 7-0
March (Haru) 2023 has completed day 7. Midorifuji (Maegashira 5) leads alone at 7-0.
Championship Race
Takayasu, Daieisho trail by one. 8 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightMidorifuji is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 7.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Takakeisho's yokozuna bid is over at 3-4 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.
解説 ・ InsightTakakeisho's last two basho: 12 wins, then 12 (champion) — 24 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
His rating of 2676 is at career-peak level (2676) — the rating says he is knocking on the door.
- Ozeki Takakeisho3-4 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Mitakeumi (Maegashira 3, 3-4) vs Hoshoryu (Sekiwake, 4-3) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 9-3; the rating model gives Mitakeumi 33%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu
- Kirishima (Sekiwake, 4-3) vs Tobizaru (Komusubi, 4-3) →head-to-head: Tobizaru leads 13-12; the rating model gives Kirishima 66%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
- Aoiyama (Maegashira 9, 4-3) vs Midorifuji (Maegashira 5, 7-0) →head-to-head: Midorifuji leads 4-1; the rating model gives Aoiyama 31%; Pulling Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even