Takanohana leads alone at 8-1

Daishoho trail by one. 6 days remain.

• Komusubi Takanohana8-1 ・ W4
• Maegashira 8 Daishoho7-2 ・ W4

Tamakairiki (Maegashira 14) beat Oginohana (Maegashira 3) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 14 Tamakairiki5-4

Kadoban ozeki Akebono stands at 3-6 — 5 more wins needed with 6 days left.

• Ozeki Akebono3-6 ・ kadoban #1

2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 11 Ryogokumake-koshi (1-8)
• Komusubi Takanohanakachi-koshi (8-1)

• Kirishima (Ozeki, 5-4) vs Kotofuji (Maegashira 3, 3-6) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 11-3; the rating model gives Kirishima 79%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Toyonoumi (Maegashira 1, 5-4) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 6-3) →head-to-head: Konishiki leads 5-3; the rating model gives Toyonoumi 23%
• Kotonishiki (Maegashira 1, 6-3) vs Takanohana (Komusubi, 8-1) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 34-14; the rating model gives Kotonishiki 50%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even