Takanohana leads alone at 11-1

3 days remain in the race.

• Komusubi Takanohana11-1 ・ W7

Asahisato (Maegashira 16) beat Wakanohana (Maegashira 9) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Asahisato6-6

Kadoban ozeki Akebono stands at 6-6 — 2 more wins needed with 3 days left.

• Ozeki Akebono6-6 ・ kadoban #1

9 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 15 Naminohanamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 13 Wakashoyokachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 10 Kototsubakimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 8 Teraokachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 5 Kirinishikimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 2 Daishoyamamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 1 Kotonishikikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Ozeki Konishikikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Sekiwake Musashimarukachi-koshi (8-4)

• Kirishima (Ozeki, 7-5) vs Akebono (Ozeki, 6-6) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 10-3; the rating model gives Kirishima 42%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Daishoho (Maegashira 8, 9-3) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 8-4) →head-to-head: Daishoho leads 8-6; the rating model gives Daishoho 18%
• Takanohana (Komusubi, 11-1) vs Mitoizumi (Sekiwake, 7-5) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 13-5; the rating model gives Takanohana 39%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even