Buyuzan, Aogiyama, Jumonji, Tochisakae, Shimotori, Takanonami, Dejima, Asashoryu, Tochiazuma, Chiyotaikai, Tochinonada, Musashimaru share the lead at 2 wins

13 days remain in the race.

• Maegashira 14 Buyuzan2-0
• Maegashira 12 Aogiyama2-0
• Maegashira 12 Jumonji2-0
• Maegashira 10 Tochisakae2-0
• Maegashira 8 Shimotori2-0
• Maegashira 7 Takanonami2-0
• Maegashira 3 Dejima2-0
• Sekiwake Asashoryu2-0

Dejima (Maegashira 3) beat Kaio (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 14% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 15-25, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 3 Dejima2-0

• Musashimaru (Yokozuna, 2-0) vs Kyokushuzan (Maegashira 2, 0-2) →head-to-head: Musashimaru leads 17-2; the rating model gives Musashimaru 89%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kyokushuzan
• Tochiazuma (Ozeki, 2-0) vs Dejima (Maegashira 3, 2-0) →head-to-head: Tochiazuma leads 26-9; the rating model gives Tochiazuma 84%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Takamisakari (Maegashira 2, 0-2) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 2-0) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 9-3; the rating model gives Takamisakari 20%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even