Hakuho leads alone at 11-1

Harumafuji, Kotomitsuki trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Yokozuna Hakuho11-1 ・ W7
• Sekiwake Harumafuji10-2
• Ozeki Kotomitsuki10-2 ・ W4

Kimurayama (Maegashira 14) beat Hokutoriki (Maegashira 9) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 14 Kimurayama7-5

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 15 Tamawashimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 13 Chiyohakuhomake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 9 Wakanosatokachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 2 Kisenosatomake-koshi (4-8)
• Komusubi Asasekiryumake-koshi (4-8)
• Ozeki Kaiokachi-koshi (8-4)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-1) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 8-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 27-6; the rating model gives Hakuho 83%
• Kotomitsuki (Ozeki, 10-2) vs Toyonoshima (Sekiwake, 5-7) →head-to-head: Kotomitsuki leads 12-4; the rating model gives Kotomitsuki 57%; Belt Grinder vs Technician — style matchup is even