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Basho centre2021-05

Natsu Basho 2021.

2021-05-09 → 2021-05-23

Source: Sumo-API · last synced 2026-11-04 22:00 JST · provisional results · Never shown as liveResults: ✓✓ confirmed by two sources · ✓ provisional (one source) · ! under review (sources disagree)

Tournament prizes

Terunofuji12-3

Jūryō yūshō

Ura12-3

Outstanding performance: beating those above

Not awarded

Fighting spirit

Not awarded

Technique

Kinboshi

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

None this tournament

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. Terunofuji vs Takakeisho
    Terunofuji leads the tournament at 12-2, and Takakeisho is just one loss behind.
  2. Shimanoumi vs Chiyoshoma
    Shimanoumi and Chiyoshoma are both 7-7: one secures kachi-koshi and the other ends with make-koshi.
  3. Chiyotairyu vs Onosho
    Onosho is one win from kachi-koshi (7-7).
  4. Kotozakura vs Ishiura
    Kotozakura is one win from kachi-koshi (7-7).
  5. Shodai vs Endo
    A level rivalry: Shodai and Endo stand at 10-10 after 20 bouts.

Bouts · Day 15 · Makuuchi

  • #1✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    KotozakuraMaegashira 11 · EastIshiuraMaegashira 16 · West
    vsshitatehineriHead-to-head 1–4
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Kotozakura 1–4 Ishiura

    Last: Mar 2022, won by Kotozakura · oshidashi

    Kotozakura
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 64.2% (109)
    Career: 59.8%
    Ishiura
    Style: Throws and twists
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 50.2% (259)
    Career: 49.3%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #2✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    DaiamamiMaegashira 13 · EastKagayakiMaegashira 9 · West
    vstsukiotoshiHead-to-head 4–4
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Daiamami 4–4 Kagayaki

    Last: May 2024, won by Kagayaki · yorikiri

    Daiamami
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 41.2% (148)
    Career: 48%
    Kagayaki
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 45.3% (404)
    Career: 49.5%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #3✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    ShimanoumiMaegashira 9 · EastChiyoshomaMaegashira 11 · West
    vsyorikiriHead-to-head 5–9
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Shimanoumi 5–9 Chiyoshoma

    Last: Sep 2024, won by Chiyoshoma · uwatenage

    Shimanoumi
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 52.5% (162)
    Career: 45.8%
    Chiyoshoma
    Style: Throws and twists
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 45.5% (422)
    Career: 50%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #4✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    ChiyomaruMaegashira 16 · EastTakarafujiMaegashira 7 · West
    vsoshidashiHead-to-head 1–10
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Chiyomaru 1–10 Takarafuji

    Last: Jan 2023, won by Takarafuji · hatakikomi

    Chiyomaru
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 45.6% (90)
    Career: 46.8%
    Takarafuji
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 54.3% (460)
    Career: 46.9%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #5✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    TochinoshinMaegashira 7 · EastKaiseiMaegashira 15 · West
    vsyorikiriHead-to-head 15–11
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Tochinoshin 15–11 Kaisei

    Last: Mar 2022, won by Tochinoshin · yorikiri

    Tochinoshin
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 57.4% (326)
    Career: 51%
    Kaisei
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 51.5% (330)
    Career: 47.7%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #6✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    HidenoumiMaegashira 6 · EastAkuaMaegashira 17 · West
    vskakenageHead-to-head 8–5
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Hidenoumi 8–5 Akua

    Last: Mar 2024, won by Hidenoumi · shitatenage

    Hidenoumi
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 39.4% (137)
    Career: 48.4%
    Akua
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 54.5% (11)
    Career: 44.8%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #7✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    ChiyotairyuMaegashira 14 · EastOnoshoMaegashira 5 · West
    vshatakikomiHead-to-head 5–8
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Chiyotairyu 5–8 Onosho

    Last: Nov 2022, won by Onosho · oshidashi

    Chiyotairyu
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 46.2% (288)
    Career: 48.4%
    Onosho
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 65.6% (189)
    Career: 51%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #8✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    KirishimaMaegashira 4 · EastTsurugishoMaegashira 8 · West
    vsyorikiriHead-to-head 2–1
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Kirishima 2–1 Tsurugisho

    Last: Jan 2020, won by Kirishima · yorikiri

    Kirishima
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 63.8% (287)
    Career: 61%
    Tsurugisho
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 58.5% (41)
    Career: 48.8%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #9✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    AoiyamaMaegashira 3 · EastTerutsuyoshiMaegashira 10 · West
    vsshitatenageHead-to-head 6–7
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Aoiyama 6–7 Terutsuyoshi

    Last: Nov 2022, won by Aoiyama · oshidashi

    Aoiyama
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 54.9% (401)
    Career: 48.8%
    Terutsuyoshi
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 38.7% (75)
    Career: 45.5%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #10✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    HoshoryuMaegashira 5 · EastTobizaruMaegashira 2 · West
    vsyoritaoshiHead-to-head 15–10
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Hoshoryu 15–10 Tobizaru

    Last: Mar 2025, won by Hoshoryu · yorikiri

    Hoshoryu
    Style: Throws and twists
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 67% (264)
    Career: 64.1%
    Tobizaru
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 48.7% (230)
    Career: 51.3%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #11✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    MeiseiMaegashira 2 · EastOkinoumiMaegashira 12 · West
    vskotenageHead-to-head 2–9
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Meisei 2–9 Okinoumi

    Last: Sep 2022, won by Meisei · oshidashi

    Meisei
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 56% (234)
    Career: 50.3%
    Okinoumi
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 50.5% (428)
    Career: 47.8%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #12✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    TamawashiMaegashira 10 · EastHokutofujiMaegashira 1 · West
    vsoshidashiHead-to-head 10–10
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Tamawashi 10–10 Hokutofuji+ 1 by fusen

    Last: Nov 2024, won by Tamawashi · oshitaoshi

    Tamawashi
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 48.4% (618)
    Career: 49.9%
    Hokutofuji
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 57% (179)
    Career: 52.1%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #13✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    WakatakakageMaegashira 1 · EastKotoekoMaegashira 12 · West
    vshikiotoshiHead-to-head 2–4
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Wakatakakage 2–4 Kotoeko

    Last: Jul 2021, won by Wakatakakage · oshidashi

    Wakatakakage
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 9 or lower: 75.8% (62)
    Career: 61.7%
    Kotoeko
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 35.1% (114)
    Career: 45.6%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #14✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    MyogiryuMaegashira 4 · EastDaieishoKomusubi · West
    vstsukidashiHead-to-head 2–10
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Myogiryu 2–10 Daieisho

    Last: Jan 2022, won by Daieisho · oshidashi

    Myogiryu
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Sekiwake and komusubi: 44.1% (102)
    Career: 49.1%
    Daieisho
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 56.6% (419)
    Career: 54.7%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #15✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    MitakeumiKomusubi · EastIchinojoMaegashira 6 · West
    vsoshidashiHead-to-head 15–7
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Mitakeumi 15–7 Ichinojo

    Last: Nov 2022, won by Mitakeumi · oshidashi

    Mitakeumi
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 58.6% (413)
    Career: 53.3%
    Ichinojo
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Sekiwake and komusubi: 43.9% (98)
    Career: 54.6%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #16✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    TakayasuSekiwake · EastTakanoshoSekiwake · West
    vshatakikomiHead-to-head 6–6
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Takayasu 6–6 Takanosho

    Last: Sep 2026, won by Takayasu · okuridashi

    Takayasu
    Style: Throws and twists
    Vs Sekiwake and komusubi: 58% (200)
    Career: 57.1%
    Takanosho
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Sekiwake and komusubi: 50.6% (87)
    Career: 53.8%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #17✓ Provisional · 1 sourceEast won
    ShodaiOzeki 2 · EastEndoMaegashira 8 · West
    vsoshidashiHead-to-head 10–10
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Shodai 10–10 Endo

    Last: May 2025, won by Endo · yorikiri

    Shodai
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Maegashira 1–8: 54.7% (457)
    Career: 51.7%
    Endo
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Yokozuna and ōzeki: 30.3% (109)
    Career: 51.5%
    Uses bouts before this tournament only.Full comparison →
  • #18✓ Provisional · 1 sourceWest won
    TerunofujiOzeki 2 · EastTakakeishoOzeki · West
    vstsukiotoshiHead-to-head 7–3
    Bout preview

    Head to head

    Terunofuji 7–3 Takakeisho

    Last: Jul 2024, won by Terunofuji · hatakikomi

    Terunofuji
    Style: Belt and force-outs (yotsu)
    Vs Yokozuna and ōzeki: 47.2% (89)
    Career: 64.8%
    Takakeisho
    Style: Pushing/thrusting (oshi/tsuki)
    Vs Yokozuna and ōzeki: 44.6% (65)
    Career: 62.8%
    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. TakakeishoLeader · max 12 wins12-3
  2. TerunofujiLeader · max 12 wins12-3

40 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
282
3
Distinct techniques
27
15 · 27
Kachi-koshi · Make-koshi
East – West
125 – 157
Upsets
23
Maegashira beating a san'yaku wrestler

Most used techniques