Kakuryu leads alone at 12-2

Terunofuji trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Yokozuna Kakuryu12-2 ・ W4
• Ozeki Terunofuji11-3

Daieisho (Maegashira 13) beat Takarafuji (Maegashira 4) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 17% chance.

Asasekiryu (Maegashira 15) beat Gagamaru (Maegashira 9) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

• Maegashira 13 Daieisho7-7
• Maegashira 15 Asasekiryu7-7

11 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 15 Hidenoumimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 9 Gagamarumake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 16 Seiromake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 10 Kotoyukikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 7 Amurukachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 12 Chiyootorimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 2 Osunaarashikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 4 Ichinojokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 1 Aoiyamamake-koshi (6-8)
• Komusubi Okinoumimake-koshi (6-8)
• Sekiwake Myogiryukachi-koshi (8-6)

• Terunofuji (Ozeki, 11-3) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 12-2) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 8-4; the rating model gives Terunofuji 45%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Goeido (Ozeki, 7-7) vs Kisenosato (Ozeki, 10-4) →head-to-head: Kisenosato leads 26-15; the rating model gives Goeido 39%