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March (Haru) 2026Day 11 ・ Mar 18

Kirishima leads alone at 10-1

March (Haru) 2026 has completed day 11. Kirishima (Sekiwake) leads alone at 10-1.

Championship Race

Gonoyama, Kotoshoho, Hoshoryu trail by one. 4 days remain.

Upsets

Kotoshoho (Maegashira 5) beat Aonishiki (Ozeki) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 9% chance.

Fujiryoga (Maegashira 17) beat Shishi (Maegashira 11) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

Ozeki Watch

Ozeki Aonishiki's yokozuna bid is over at 5-6 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.

解説 ・ InsightAonishiki's last two basho: 12 wins (champion), then 12 (champion) — 24 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.

His rating of 2746 is at career-peak level (2746) — the rating says he is knocking on the door.

Records Decided Today

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch