Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Gonoyama, Shodai, Kotoshoho, Takanosho, Takayasu, Kirishima, Hoshoryu share the lead at 5 wins
March (Haru) 2026 has completed day 6. Gonoyama, Shodai, Kotoshoho, Takanosho, Takayasu, Kirishima, Hoshoryu share the lead at 5-1.
Championship Race
9 days remain in the race.
Upsets
Oho (Maegashira 3) beat Aonishiki (Ozeki) by Kimedashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 15% chance.
Kotoeiho (Maegashira 17) beat Asakoryu (Maegashira 12) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Aonishiki's yokozuna bid is over at 3-3 — 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.
- Ozeki Aonishiki3-3 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hoshoryu (Yokozuna, 5-1) vs Oho (Maegashira 3, 2-4) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 9-7; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 81%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu
- Aonishiki (Ozeki, 3-3) vs Atamifuji (Komusubi, 3-3) →head-to-head: Aonishiki leads 4-1; the rating model gives Aonishiki 75%
- Kirishima (Sekiwake, 5-1) vs Hiradoumi (Maegashira 3, 4-2) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 7-3; the rating model gives Kirishima 77%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima