Kensho Standings (Nagoya 2006)

[Zentoryu]

Disclaimer: I translate this information from the Nikkan Sports Webpage. It should in no way be considered official. Nikkan is known to make mistakes in their kensho counts from time to time, but they usually get around to correcting them.

After Day 1...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	  20   1,100,000
Tochiazuma	 10	 550,000
Tokitenku	   8	 440,000
Chiyotaikai	 7	 385,000
Asasekiryu	  7	 385,000
Kakizoe		 6	 330,000
Hakurozan	   4	 220,000
Kaio			3	 165,000
Roho			3	 165,000
Tochinohana	 2	 110,000

Asashoryu picked up a pile of 20 envelopes after disposing of Komusubi Kisenosato on opening day. In other words, it was business as usual for the Yokozuna.

Hakuho opened his tsuna chase in the worst possible fashion as he got turned around and shoved out by Asasekiryu. The Komusubi picked up 7 kensho for his upset victory over the top-ranked Ozeki.

The trio of veteran Ozeki were all winners on Shonichi, with Tochiazuma collecting 10 kensho against Kyokutenho, Chiyotaikai 7 against Kotoshogiku and Kaio getting 3 against Kyokushuzan.

Tokitenku was the latest benefactor of the Takamisakari-effect, picking up 8 kensho for defeating the ever popular RoboCop.

Hakurozan surprised Ozeki Kotooshu and walked away with the 4 envelopes placed on their bout. Roho and Tochinohana rounded out the lead group with 3 and 2 kensho each from their wins.

Edited July 9, 2006 by Zentoryu

[Kaiomitsuki]

Maybe I'm wrong but for Kaio's fight I see 5 Kensho

[Zentoryu]

Maybe I'm wrong but for Kaio's fight I see 5 Kensho

Certainly possible.

I don't watch the webstream, I can only translate what Nikkan reports from their page. As I've stated before, they are known to make mistakes, but usually get around to correcting them if they do.

We should always consider Nikkan's kensho report as very unofficial.

[Zentoryu]

After Day 2...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	  28   1,540,000
Tochiazuma	 16	 880,000
Chiyotaikai	11	 605,000
Tokitenku	   8	 440,000
Asasekiryu	  7	 385,000
Aminishiki	  7	 385,000
Kaio			6	 330,000
Kakizoe		 6	 330,000
Hakurozan	   4	 220,000
Baruto		  4	 220,000
Tochinohana	 4	 220,000

Asashoryu threw down Roho, picking up 8 kensho, which is a relatively small total for him.

Tochiazuma yorikiried Hakurozan, adding 6 envelopes to his total. Chiyotaikai picked up 4 against Kisenosato and Kaio 3 more against Asasekiryu.

Aminishiki sent Takamisakari to 0-2 and catapulted himself into the middle of the top-10 in the process. Tochinohana doubled his total and Baruto took home at least 3 envelopes after defeating Kotoshogiku, marking his first appearance in the lead group.

[Zentoryu]

After Day 3...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	  36   1,980,000
Tochiazuma	 26   1,430,000
Chiyotaikai	12	 660,000
Wakanosato	  8	 440,000
Tokitenku	   8	 440,000
Asasekiryu	  7	 385,000
Aminishiki	  7	 385,000
Kaio			6	 330,000
Roho			6	 330,000
Kakizoe		 6	 330,000

Asashoryu added another 8 envelopes to his total after an oshitaoshi win over Kakizoe.

Ozeki Tochiazuma had the highest kensho haul of the day, picking up 10 in a win over Kotomitsuki. Fellow Ozeki Chiyotaikai added one against Kyokushuzan.

Roho took home three envelopes for defeating Kaio and Wakanosato defeated Takamisakari to jump into the top ten for the first time this tournament.

[Tikozan]

(Blushing...) Thank you for this great statistic. I like it.

[Zentoryu]

Your Welcome... :-|

[Zentoryu]

As of Day 4...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	  42   2,310,000
Tochiazuma	 33   1,815,000
Chiyotaikai	14	 770,000
Kaio		   14	 770,000
Kotomitsuki	 8	 440,000
Wakanosato	  8	 440,000
Tokitenku	   8	 440,000
Asasekiryu	  7	 385,000
Aminishiki	  7	 385,000
Takamisakari	7	 385,000

For the second day in a row, the Yokozuna was not the top kensho taker. That honor went to Kaio, who took home 8 envelopes after beating Miyabiyama (assuming his total of 6 after the first three days was an accurate one). The next big winners were Tochiazuma and Takamisakari, who both picked up 7 kensho after victories against Kakizoe and Yoshikaze respectively. Asashoryu only had 6 kensho placed on his bout against Kotoshogiku.

Kotomitsuki's win against Kisenosato moved him all the way into the top five, while Chiyotaikai added two kensho to his own total for taking down Kyokutenho.

[Yuriyama Ren]

For the second day in a row, the Yokozuna was not the top kensho taker. That honor went to Kaio, who took home 8 envelopes after beating Miyabiyama (assuming his total of 6 after the first three days was an accurate one). The next big winners were Tochiazuma and Takamisakari, who both picked up 7 kensho after victories against Kakizoe and Yoshikaze respectively. Asashoryu only had 6 kensho placed on his bout against Kotoshogiku.

First of all thanks for these statistics. (Sign of approval)

Second.. wow.. There was more kensho on Takamisakari's bout after his three losses than on Asa's bout after three consecutive wins.. :-| Where's the love for the yokozuna?

[Naganoyama]

Neither Hakuho nor Miyabiyama make it to this list despite their promotion runs. Is that a bit odd? OK Miyabiyama didn't perhaps have enough wins.

Edited July 13, 2006 by Naganoyama

[Zentoryu]

After Day 5...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	  49   2,695,000
Tochiazuma	 41   2,255,000
Kaio		   20   1,100,000
Chiyotaikai	14	 770,000
Kotomitsuki	 8	 440,000
Wakanosato	  8	 440,000
Tokitenku	   8	 440,000
Kotooshu		7	 385,000
Asasekiryu	  7	 385,000
Kakizoe		 7	 385,000
Aminishiki	  7	 385,000
Takamisakari	7	 385,000
Toyonoshima	 7	 385,000
Tochinohana	 7	 385,000

Tochiazuma was the lead kensho winner again, earning 8 more in downing Kotoshogiku. The Yokozuna was second with 7 from a win over Kyokushuzan. Kaio picked up six more after defeating Hakurozan, while Kotooshu's win against Kyokutenho moved him into the top-10 for the first time this tournament.

We have a massive tie for 8th place as Kakizoe, Toyonoshima and Tochinohana all joined the tail end of the lead group, with Toyonoshima being the latest rikishi to capitalize on Takamisakari's popularity with the sponsers.

As Naganoyama mentioned, despite being on a Tsuna-run, despite being the top-ranked Ozeki and despite winning 4 out of 5 bouts, Hakuho has yet to visit the list of top-ten kensho winners.

[Zentoryu]

After Day 6...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	  56   3,080,000
Tochiazuma	 52   2,860,000
Kaio		   25   1,375,000
Chiyotaikai	18	 990,000
Kotomitsuki	11	 605,000
Kotooshu		9	 495,000
Hakuho		  8	 440,000
Wakanosato	  8	 440,000
Tokitenku	   8	 440,000
Asasekiryu	  7	 385,000
Kakizoe		 7	 385,000
Dejima		  7	 385,000
Aminishiki	  7	 385,000
Takamisakari	7	 385,000
Toyonoshima	 7	 385,000
Tochinohana	 7	 385,000

Tochiazuma was again the big kensho winner on day 6, taking home 11 envelopes after his Oshidashi win over Kisenosato. The Ozeki now stands only 4 behind the Yokozuna for most kensho won after Asashoryu picked up 7 against Kyokutenho.

Kaio was victorious against Kakizoe, adding 5 more to his total, while fellow Ozeki Chiyotaikai had 4 from a win against Miyabiyama and Kotooshu picked up two against Ama. Hakuho meanwhile finally joined the top ten after defeating Kotoshogiku.

The number of rikishi in the lead group is up to 16 now, with 7 tied for 10th place.

[Zentoryu]

After Day 7...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	  68   3,740,000
Tochiazuma	 63   3,465,000
Kaio		   25   1,375,000
Chiyotaikai	23   1,265,000
Kotomitsuki	18	 990,000
Kisenosato	 17	 935,000
Kotooshu	   14	 770,000
Hakuho		 10	 550,000
Toyonoshima	 9	 495,000
Wakanosato	  8	 440,000
Tokitenku	   8	 440,000
Tochinohana	 8	 440,000

The Yokozuna easily disposed of Hakurozan to take home 12 envelopes, the most he's won since opening day. Tochiazuma had little difficulty in defeating the winless Kyokushuzan, adding 11 kensho to his total and staying within 5 of Asashoryu for the overall lead in total kensho won so far.

Chiyotaikai won 5 kensho after pushing out Roho in a match where the post bout happenings proved more interesting than the bout itself. Kotomitsuki stayed in 5th place overall after picking up 7 envelopes against hapless Kyokutenho, while Kisenosato's upset win over Kaio netted him 6 kensho.

Of the remaining two Ozeki, Kotooshu picked up 5 more envelopes and Hakuho 2.

Toyonoshima won 3 against Buyuzan and Tochinohana picked up 1 more against Jumonji to round out the day's action in lead group.

Edited July 15, 2006 by Zentoryu

[Zentoryu]

After Day 8...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	  86   4,730,000	   
Tochiazuma	 63   3,465,000
Chiyotaikai	29   1,595,000
Kaio		   25   1,375,000
Kotooshu	   24   1,320,000
Kotomitsuki	24   1,320,000
Hakuho		 17	 935,000
Kisenosato	 17	 935,000
Takamisakari   14	 770,000
Toyonoshima	 9	 495,000

It's the middle Sunday of the tournament, so there were some extra kensho floating around.

The Yokozuna was the big winner on Nakabi, taking the stack of 18 envelopes placed on his bout with Ama.

Tochiazuma got the shiroboshi against Roho but was unable to gain any financial benefit from it because of the fact that it was a victory by forfeit due to Roho's suspension.

Kotooshu won the first battle of the Ozeki this basho as he defeated Kaio and captured the 10 kensho placed on their bout. Hakuho picked up 7 from a victory over Kisenosato, while Chiyotaikai pushed out Hakurozan to capture 6 kensho of his own.

Takamisakari won for only the second time this tournament, both times taking 7 kensho, more than enough to keep him in the top ten.

[Koriyama]

Azuma must be mad. After day 7 incident there should be plenty of envelops on Roho

[Asashosakari]

Azuma must be mad. After day 7 incident there should be plenty of envelops on Roho

[Notsukutsu]

Also, kensho are generally placed on bouts several days in advance.

How does that work? I'm assuming nobody knows the precise order of bouts several times in advance, so are the sponsors simply putting money on a bout of one rikishi, without knowing who he's facing?

[Asashosakari]

Also, kensho are generally placed on bouts several days in advance.

How does that work? I'm assuming nobody knows the precise order of bouts several times in advance, so are the sponsors simply putting money on a bout of one rikishi, without knowing who he's facing?

Pretty much. Most companies are sponsoring rikishi, not matchups.

[Zentoryu]

After Day 9...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	 104   5,720,000
Tochiazuma	 63   3,465,000
Chiyotaikai	38   2,090,000
Kaio		   32   1,760,000
Kotooshu	   24   1,320,000
Kotomitsuki	24   1,320,000
Kisenosato	 21   1,155,000
Hakuho		 17	 935,000
Takamisakari   14	 770,000
Baruto		 11	 605,000
Futeno		 11	 605,000

Asashoryu took down Kotomitsuki with the rarely seen Amiuchi technique, earning himself 18 kensho, the most of any rikishi on day 9.

The battle of the Ozeki ended with Chiyotaikai slapping down Tochiazuma. The win added nine more envelopes to Chiyo's total.

Kaio picked up 7 against Kotoshogiku, while Kisenosato added 4 against Kyokushuzan.

Baruto pulled off the upset against Ozeki Kotooshu, allowing him to rejoin the top-10 for the first time since Day 2. Futeno joins him at the tail end of the lead group, the latest to benefit from a win over Takamisakari.

[Zentoryu]

After Day 10...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	 113   6,215,000
Tochiazuma	 63   3,465,000
Chiyotaikai	44   2,420,000
Kaio		   42   2,310,000
Kotomitsuki	28   1,540,000
Kotooshu	   24   1,320,000
Kisenosato	 23   1,265,000
Takamisakari   21   1,155,000
Hakuho		 19   1,045,000
Baruto		 11	 605,000
Futeno		 11	 605,000

Kaio was the top kensho winner on Day 10. He captured 10 envelopes after throwing down fellow Ozeki Tochiazuma. Asashoryu's win over Miyabiyama gave him the second highest total of the day with 9, while Takamisakari was third, picking up another 7 from only his third win of the tournament.

In the second all-Ozeki battle of the day, Chiyotaikai forced out Kotooshu to take home the 6 envelopes placed on their bout. Kotomitsuki's win over Futeno netted him another 4 kensho, while the second ever meeting between Hakuho and Baruto saw Hakuho garner the win and add another 2 kensho to his total.

Kisenosato's win over the struggling Kotoshogiku earned him 2 kensho.

[Johnofuji]

Are there any statistics on what kind of companies are sponsoring the kensho? I read that can actually be a fairly accurate economic indicator because it can give an indication of how healthy a particular sector of the economy is.It may just mean that a particular CEO likes sumo or bias may be to companies that think they are aligned with the particular demographic that enjoys watching the broadcasts (koenkai brothel creepers perhaps?).

Apparently property corporations were huge sponsors until the bubble burst and kensho dropped off dramatically.

Anyway just interested.Maybe there is a good stock tip to be found amongst the stats.

[Zentoryu]

After Day 11...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	 130   7,150,000
Tochiazuma	 63   3,465,000
Chiyotaikai	44   2,420,000
Kaio		   42   2,310,000
Kotomitsuki	37   2,035,000
Takamisakari   27   1,485,000
Hakuho		 24   1,320,000
Kotooshu	   24   1,320,000
Kisenosato	 24   1,320,000
Baruto		 15	 825,000

Asashoryu faced an Ozeki for the first time this tournament and came away with a Yorikiri win and 18 more kensho to add to his ever increasing total. The latest battle of Ozeki saw Hakuho and Kotooshu going at it with Hakuho coming away the winner, picking up 5 envelopes in the process.

Kotomitsuki secured 9 envelopes for himself after throwing down Kaio, while Baruto surprised Chiyotaikai, turning the Ozeki around and forcing him out for the Okuridashi win and 4 kensho.

Takamisakari is making a mini-comeback, having now won two in a row after disposing of the struggling Toyozakura, adding another 6 kensho to his own total.

Kisenosato picked up a single envelope against Kyokutenho, providing the only other movement in the top-10 for the day.

Edited July 19, 2006 by Zentoryu

[Zentoryu]

After Day 12...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	 143   7,865,000
Tochiazuma	 63   3,465,000
Kotomitsuki	49   2,695,000
Kaio		   46   2,530,000
Chiyotaikai	44   2,420,000
Hakuho		 34   1,870,000
Takamisakari   34   1,870,000
Kisenosato	 25   1,375,000
Kotooshu	   24   1,320,000
Baruto		 15	 825,000

Asashoryu threw down Kotooshu, increasing his overall total by 13. Kotomitsuki defeated Chiyotaikai to collect 12 kensho, the second highest total of the day, while Hakuho defeated Tochiazuma in another all-Ozeki contest to come in third with 10.

Kaio was the only other Ozeki to come up with a win on Day 12, forcing out Kyokutenho to pick up 4 envelopes and move him past Chiyotaikai for 4th place overall in total kensho won so far this tournament.

Takamisakari won his third straight and continues to rise up the list, earning another 7 envelopes against Ama.

Kisenosato rounded out the action in the top-10, again picking up a single kensho after forcing out Hakurozan.

[Zentoryu]

As of Day 13...

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	 157   8,635,000
Tochiazuma	 63   3,465,000
Kotomitsuki	49   2,695,000
Kaio		   46   2,530,000
Chiyotaikai	44   2,420,000
Hakuho		 41   2,255,000
Takamisakari   34   1,870,000
Kisenosato	 27   1,485,000
Kotooshu	   24   1,320,000
Miyabiyama	 16	 880,000

Asashoryu had little difficulty defeating Kaio, adding another 14 kensho to his overall total and keeping his hopes for a zensho yusho alive.

Hakuho endured a tsuppari storm from Chiyotaikai before finally forcing out his fellow Ozeki, picking up the 7 kensho placed on their bout by the sponsers.

Miyabiyama slapped down a hobbled Tochiazuma to secure his KK and make his first appearance in the top-10 this basho.

Providing the only other movement in the top-10 was Kisenosato, who added 2 more envelopes to his total after defeating Kakizoe.

[Zentoryu]

After Day 14,

Rikishi		 #		 Yen
Asashoryu	 180   9,900,000
Tochiazuma	 63   3,465,000
Hakuho		 53   2,915,000
Kotomituski	49   2,695,000
Kaio		   46   2,530,000
Chiyotaikai	44   2,420,000
Takamisakari   41   2,255,000
Kotooshu	   36   1,980,000
Kisenosato	 30   1,650,000
Miyabiyama	 25   1,375,000

Asashoryu had no problems dealing with Chiyotaikai, capturing his 17th Yusho and another 23 kensho envelopes.

Hakuho threw down Kaio, adding 12 more envelopes to his total, moving him into third overall and keeping his Yokozuna hopes alive. Kotooshu also earned 12 kensho for himself after slapping down Futeno.

Takamisakari picked up another 7 kensho after forcing out Jumonji, while Miyabiyama kept his hopes for Ozeki promotion alive with a slapdown win over Kotomitsuki that added 9 kensho to his own total.

Kisenosato secured his KK after forcing out Roho, boosting his total by three envelopes in the process.