Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2026 ・ Day 12 ・ May 21
Kotoeiho, Kirishima share the lead at 10 wins
May (Natsu) 2026 has completed day 12. Kotoeiho, Kirishima share the lead at 10-2.
Championship Race
Tobizaru, Ura, Wakatakakage, Yoshinofuji trail by one. 3 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightIf Kotoeiho holds on, it would be the first maegashira championship since Tokushoryu in January (Hatsu) 2020.
- Maegashira 13 Kotoeiho10-2 ・ W4
- Ozeki Kirishima10-2
- Maegashira 15 Tobizaru9-3
- Maegashira 11 Ura9-3 ・ W4
- Komusubi Wakatakakage9-3
- Maegashira 2 Yoshinofuji9-3 ・ W8
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Aonishiki has been absent since day one. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Aonishiki's first kadoban.
- Ozeki Aonishiki0-0-12 ・ kadoban #1――――――――――――
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 12 Tokihayatemake-koshi (4-8)
- Maegashira 9 Abimake-koshi (4-8)
- Maegashira 6 Churanoumikachi-koshi (8-4)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kirishima (Ozeki, 10-2) vs Kotoeiho (Maegashira 13, 10-2) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 1-0; the rating model gives Kirishima 92%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
- Atamifuji (Sekiwake, 6-6) vs Chiyoshoma (Maegashira 7, 5-7) →head-to-head: Atamifuji leads 3-1; the rating model gives Atamifuji 80%; Belt Grinder vs Technician — style matchup is even