Today was the big day. Tochinoshin met Hakuho on the dohio and the magnificent run of Sekiwake continued as Tochinoshin forced Hakuho out with yorikiri and recorded 12-0 after day 12.
Hakuho is 10-2 now and almost without a chance to win the Natsu basho.
Yokozuna Kakuryuu also won today and is now 11-1 trailing to Tochinoshin by 1 point.
Leaders after day 12 are:
1. Tochinoshin : 12-0
2. Kakuryuu : 11-1
3. Hakuho: 10-2
With 12 wins on this basho Tochinoshin is very close to win his second title of the makuuchi champion.
3 days left. The two Yokozuna will meet each other on the final day. Kakuryuu must defeat Tochinoshin and Hakuho to retain the championship title.
After day 12 the clear favorite is Tochinoshin, followed by kakuryuu and less likely Hakuho who has the least chances to win this Basho.
You can watch Day 1 to 12 by clicking on below links.
Day-1
Day-2
Day-3
Day-4
Day-5
Day-6
Day-7
Day-8
Day-9
Day-10
Day-11
Day-12