Baruto leads alone at 12-0

3 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Baruto12-0 ・ W12

Chiyonokuni (Maegashira 13) beat Tochiozan (Maegashira 8) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance.

• Maegashira 13 Chiyonokuni9-3

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Tosayutakamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 9 Daidomake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 10 Tokitenkukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 15 Asasekiryukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 5 Myogiryukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 3 Takayasumake-koshi (4-8)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-2) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 9-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 35-10; the rating model gives Hakuho 92%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Miyabiyama (Komusubi, 3-9) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 9-3) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 12-6; the rating model gives Miyabiyama 22%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji
• Baruto (Ozeki, 12-0) vs Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 7-5) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 15-13; the rating model gives Baruto 50%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Baruto