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Basho centre2008-01

Hatsu Basho 2008.

2008-01-13 → 2008-01-27

Source: Sumo-API · last synced 2026-11-04 20:29 JST · provisional results · Never shown as liveResults: ✓✓ confirmed by two sources · ✓ provisional (one source) · ! under review (sources disagree)

Tournament prizes

Hakuho14-1

Jūryō yūshō

Tochinoshin12-3

Outstanding performance: beating those above

Fighting spirit

Technique

Kinboshi

A maegashira beats a yokozuna: a gold star with a lifelong bonus.

Lower-division champions

Pick a day

What to watch on day 15

Picked by rules, without this day's results. Some reasons use how the tournament is going.

  1. Hakuho vs Asashoryu
    Leaders collide: Hakuho and Asashoryu top the yūshō race at 13-1.
  2. Roho vs Takamisakari
    Roho and Takamisakari are both 7-7: one secures kachi-koshi and the other ends with make-koshi.
  3. Kaio vs Kotooshu
    Ōzeki against ōzeki: Kaio vs Kotooshu.
  4. Aminishiki vs Kotomitsuki
    Kotomitsuki is one win from kachi-koshi (7-7).
  5. Kakuryu vs Harumafuji
    A long rivalry: 43 bouts, 26-17 to Harumafuji over Kakuryu.

Bouts · Day 15 · Makuuchi

  • #1✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    KakizoeMaegashira 11 · EastKaihoMaegashira 16 · West
    vsokuridashiHead-to-head 6–1
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Kakizoe 6–1 Kaiho

    Last: Mar 2008, won by Kakizoe · tsukiotoshi

    Kakizoe
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 53.1% (277)
    Career: 46.7%
    Kaiho
    Style: Throws and twists
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 48.6% (218)
    Career: 44.9%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #2✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    WakanohoMaegashira 10 · EastKasugaoMaegashira 11 · West
    vsyorikiriFirst meeting
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    First meeting between them.

    Wakanoho
    Style: Pull-downs and slap-downs
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 50% (14)
    Career: 51.2%
    Kasugao
    Style: Throws and twists
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 42.7% (314)
    Career: 47.9%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #3✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    TosanoumiMaegashira 12 · EastWakakirinMaegashira 9 · West
    vsokuridashiHead-to-head 1–1
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Tosanoumi 1–1 Wakakirin

    Last: Sep 2008, won by Tosanoumi · yorikiri

    Tosanoumi
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 49.2% (262)
    Career: 44.7%
    Wakakirin
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 51.7% (29)
    Career: 52.8%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #4✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    KokkaiMaegashira 9 · EastTochiozanMaegashira 15 · West
    vsoshidashiHead-to-head 2–5
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Kokkai 2–5 Tochiozan

    Last: Sep 2009, won by Tochiozan · tsukiotoshi

    Kokkai
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 50.6% (263)
    Career: 46.7%
    Tochiozan
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 57.4% (284)
    Career: 50.9%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #5✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    TamanoshimaMaegashira 13 · EastToyohibikiMaegashira 8 · West
    vsoshidashiHead-to-head 3–3
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Tamanoshima 3–3 Toyohibiki

    Last: Sep 2010, won by Toyohibiki · oshitaoshi

    Tamanoshima
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 52.7% (330)
    Career: 47.2%
    Toyohibiki
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 51.7% (408)
    Career: 48.3%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #6✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    YoshikazeMaegashira 15 · EastHomashoMaegashira 7 · West
    vsyoritaoshiHead-to-head 4–8
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Yoshikaze 4–8 Homasho

    Last: Sep 2012, won by Homasho · yorikiri

    Yoshikaze
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 47.2% (434)
    Career: 48.8%
    Homasho
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 64.7% (204)
    Career: 53.6%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #7✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    TakekazeMaegashira 7 · EastIchiharaMaegashira 16 · West
    vsoshidashiFirst meeting
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    First meeting between them.

    Takekaze
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 56% (498)
    Career: 47.4%
    Ichihara
    Style: Pull-downs and slap-downs
    Career: 53.7%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #8✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    KyokutenhoMaegashira 10 · EastHokutorikiMaegashira 6 · West
    vshatakikomiHead-to-head 15–2
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Kyokutenho 15–2 Hokutoriki

    Last: Jan 2010, won by Kyokutenho · yorikiri

    Kyokutenho
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 55.3% (544)
    Career: 47.7%
    Hokutoriki
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 57.5% (280)
    Career: 47.5%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #9✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    BarutoMaegashira 6 · EastFutenoMaegashira 12 · West
    vsuchimusoHead-to-head 3–1
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Baruto 3–1 Futeno

    Last: Nov 2008, won by Baruto · yorikiri

    Baruto
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 71.1% (38)
    Career: 66.4%
    Futeno
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 44% (182)
    Career: 47.3%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #10✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    RohoMaegashira 5 · EastTakamisakariMaegashira 14 · West
    vsyorikiriHead-to-head 7–4
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Roho 7–4 Takamisakari

    Last: Jul 2008, won by Roho · uwatenage

    Roho
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 64.5% (107)
    Career: 55.2%
    Takamisakari
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 45% (340)
    Career: 47.5%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #11✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    WakanosatoMaegashira 4 · EastIwakiyamaMaegashira 13 · West
    vssukuinageHead-to-head 11–3
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Wakanosato 11–3 Iwakiyama

    Last: Nov 2009, won by Wakanosato · yorikiri

    Wakanosato
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 57.7% (265)
    Career: 51.8%
    Iwakiyama
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 50.6% (249)
    Career: 50.9%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #12✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    TochinonadaMaegashira 3 · EastMiyabiyamaMaegashira 2 · West
    vsoshidashiHead-to-head 10–17
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Tochinonada 10–17 Miyabiyama+ 1 by fusen

    Last: May 2011, won by Tochinonada · tsukiotoshi

    Tochinonada
    Style: Throws and twists
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 51% (347)
    Career: 46%
    Miyabiyama
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 55.4% (439)
    Career: 50%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #13✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    ToyonoshimaMaegashira 2 · EastGoeidoMaegashira 3 · West
    vsoshidashiHead-to-head 15–13
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Toyonoshima 15–13 Goeido+ 1 by fusen

    Last: Mar 2016, won by Goeido · oshidashi

    Toyonoshima
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 55.6% (421)
    Career: 50.8%
    Goeido
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 65.3% (473)
    Career: 58%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #14✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    KisenosatoMaegashira 1 · EastTokitenkuMaegashira 1 · West
    vsoshidashiHead-to-head 12–7
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Kisenosato 12–7 Tokitenku

    Last: Jul 2013, won by Kisenosato · uwatenage

    Kisenosato
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 73.6% (484)
    Career: 61.1%
    Tokitenku
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 47.7% (354)
    Career: 48.6%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #15✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    TamakasugaMaegashira 5 · EastDejimaKomusubi · West
    vshikiotoshiHead-to-head 4–10
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Tamakasuga 4–10 Dejima

    Last: Jul 2008, won by Dejima · yorikiri

    Tamakasuga
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Sekiwake and komusubi: 9.1% (11)
    Career: 46.3%
    Dejima
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 54.5% (341)
    Career: 49.3%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #16✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    KotoshogikuKomusubi · EastAsasekiryuMaegashira 4 · West
    vsyorikiriHead-to-head 11–5
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Kotoshogiku 11–5 Asasekiryu

    Last: Nov 2010, won by Kotoshogiku · yorikiri

    Kotoshogiku
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 63.4% (587)
    Career: 54%
    Asasekiryu
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Sekiwake and komusubi: 40% (65)
    Career: 48.7%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #17✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    KakuryuMaegashira 8 · EastHarumafujiSekiwake · West
    vsoshidashiHead-to-head 17–26
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Kakuryu 17–26 Harumafuji

    Last: Mar 2017, won by Kakuryu · yorikiri

    Kakuryu
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Sekiwake and komusubi: 63.6% (217)
    Career: 62.1%
    Harumafuji
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 72.2% (486)
    Career: 65.5%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #18✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    KaioOzeki 2 · EastKotooshuOzeki 2 · West
    vsyorikiriHead-to-head 12–15
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Kaio 12–15 Kotooshu

    Last: Jul 2011, won by Kotooshu · oshidashi

    Kaio
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Yokozuna and ōzeki: 41.3% (320)
    Career: 58%
    Kotooshu
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Yokozuna and ōzeki: 44.4% (169)
    Career: 60.4%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #19✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    AminishikiSekiwake · EastKotomitsukiOzeki · West
    vsyorikiriHead-to-head 9–18
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Aminishiki 9–18 Kotomitsuki

    Last: May 2010, won by Kotomitsuki · hatakikomi

    Aminishiki
    Style: Throws and twists
    Vs Yokozuna and ōzeki: 31.1% (238)
    Career: 49.2%
    Kotomitsuki
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Sekiwake and komusubi: 50% (154)
    Career: 58.6%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #20✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    HakuhoYokozuna · EastAsashoryuYokozuna · West
    vsuwatenageHead-to-head 12–12
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Hakuho 12–12 Asashoryu

    Last: Jan 2010, won by Hakuho · yoritaoshi

    Hakuho
    Style: Throws and twists
    Vs Yokozuna and ōzeki: 75.2% (315)
    Career: 84.7%
    Asashoryu
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Yokozuna and ōzeki: 64.2% (173)
    Career: 79.7%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →

Who can still win: eliminated when even winning every remaining bout cannot reach the leader (a tie means a playoff).

  1. HakuhoLeader · max 14 wins14-1

41 wrestlers out of contention · Computed from provisional results.

The tournament in numbers

Makuuchi, from the bouts we hold. Fusen counts in the record but has no technique.

Bouts
310
3
Distinct techniques
28
22 · 20
Kachi-koshi · Make-koshi
East – West
171 – 139
Upsets
26
Maegashira beating a san'yaku wrestler

Most used techniques