Takanohana leads alone at 12-1

2 days remain in the race.

• Komusubi Takanohana12-1 ・ W8

Daishoho (Maegashira 8) beat Konishiki (Ozeki) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 18% chance.

Naminohana (Maegashira 15) beat Kototsubaki (Maegashira 10) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 8 Daishoho10-3
• Maegashira 15 Naminohana5-8

Kadoban ozeki Akebono stands at 7-6 — 1 more win needed with 2 days left.

• Ozeki Akebono7-6 ・ kadoban #1

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Tamakairikikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 14 Daizenkachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 10 Kotogaumemake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 15 Kotoinazumakachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 7 Takamisugikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 1 Toyonoumimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 2 Takatorikikachi-koshi (8-5)

• Akebono (Ozeki, 7-6) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 8-5) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 9-8; the rating model gives Akebono 56%
• Kirishima (Ozeki, 7-6) vs Akinoshima (Sekiwake, 7-6) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 20-13; the rating model gives Kirishima 57%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Akinoshima
• Takanohana (Komusubi, 12-1) vs Musashimaru (Sekiwake, 9-4) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 33-19; the rating model gives Takanohana 39%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even