Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2026 ・ Day 8 ・ Jan 18
Daieisho takes a gold star off yokozuna Hoshoryu
January (Hatsu) 2026 has completed day 8. Daieisho (Maegashira 4) defeated yokozuna Hoshoryu by Hatakikomi for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 5. Abi, Kirishima share the lead at 7-1.
Championship Race
7 days remain in the race.
解説 ・ InsightIf Abi holds on, it would be the first maegashira championship since Tokushoryu in January (Hatsu) 2020.
Today's Kinboshi
Daieisho (Maegashira 4) defeated yokozuna Hoshoryu by Hatakikomi for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 5.
Hakunofuji (Maegashira 3) defeated yokozuna Onosato by Oshidashi for a kinboshi gold star. It is career kinboshi No. 4.
Records Decided Today
1 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 17 Hatsuyamamake-koshi (0-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hoshoryu (Yokozuna, 6-2) vs Atamifuji (Maegashira 4, 6-2) →head-to-head: Atamifuji leads 6-5; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 85%
- Wakamotoharu (Komusubi, 2-6) vs Onosato (Yokozuna, 6-2) →head-to-head: Onosato leads 8-3; the rating model gives Wakamotoharu 24%
- Kirishima (Sekiwake, 7-1) vs Ura (Maegashira 2, 1-7) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 11-4; the rating model gives Kirishima 65%; Thrower vs Technician — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima