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July (Nagoya) 2001Day 5 ・ Jul 12

Kaio, Musashimaru share the lead at 5 wins

July (Nagoya) 2001 has completed day 5. Kaio, Musashimaru share the lead at 5-0.

Upsets

Kyokushuzan (Maegashira 5) beat Dejima (Ozeki) by Uwatehineri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-21, which makes it count double.

Ozeki Watch

Kadoban ozeki Dejima stands at 3-2 — 5 more wins needed with 10 days left.

Kadoban ozeki Kaio stands at 5-0 — 3 more wins needed with 10 days left.

解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 2 — he survived his only previous one.

His pre-basho rating of 2269 sits 228 points below his peak of 2497 — the decline shows in the numbers.

This is Kaio's first kadoban.

His pre-basho rating of 2481 sits 187 points below his peak of 2668 — the decline shows in the numbers.

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