Hakuho leads alone at 12-1

Ikioi, Kisenosato, Harumafuji trail by one. 2 days remain.

• Yokozuna Hakuho12-1
• Maegashira 5 Ikioi11-2
• Ozeki Kisenosato11-2
• Yokozuna Harumafuji11-2 ・ W7

Tokitenku (Maegashira 14) beat Takayasu (Maegashira 8) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

Tokushoryu (Maegashira 7) beat Chiyotairyu (Maegashira 2) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 14 Tokitenku6-7
• Maegashira 7 Tokushoryu5-8

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 8 Takayasumake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 7 Homashokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 11 Chiyomarumake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 1 Takekazemake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 3 Aminishikikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Sekiwake Tochiozankachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 4 Endomake-koshi (5-8)
• Ozeki Kotoshogikumake-koshi (5-8)

• Kisenosato (Ozeki, 11-2) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 11-2) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 38-24; the rating model gives Kisenosato 29%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji
• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-1) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 9-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Hakuho 61%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho