Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →May (Natsu) 2026 ・ Day 7 ・ May 16
Kirishima leads alone at 7-0
May (Natsu) 2026 has completed day 7. Kirishima (Ozeki) leads alone at 7-0.
Championship Race
Tobizaru, Kotoeiho, Wakatakakage trail by one. 8 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightKirishima is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 7.
Upsets
Oho (Maegashira 3) beat Kotozakura (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-9, which makes it count double.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Aonishiki stands at 0-0-7 — 8 more wins needed with 8 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Aonishiki's first kadoban.
- Ozeki Aonishiki0-0-7 ・ kadoban #1―――――――
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Kirishima (Ozeki, 7-0) vs Gonoyama (Maegashira 4, 5-2) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 5-5; the rating model gives Kirishima 84%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
- Kotozakura (Ozeki, 2-5) vs Daieisho (Maegashira 4, 2-5) →head-to-head: Kotozakura leads 13-10; the rating model gives Kotozakura 67%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even