Kakuryu, Hakuho share the lead at 12 wins

Aoiyama, Takanosho trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Yokozuna Kakuryu12-2 ・ W8
• Yokozuna Hakuho12-2
• Maegashira 13 Aoiyama11-3
• Maegashira 9 Takanosho11-3

Takanosho (Maegashira 9) beat Mitakeumi (Maegashira 3) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 22% chance.

Kirishima (Maegashira 8) beat Okinoumi (Maegashira 2) by Uwatehineri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

• Maegashira 9 Takanosho11-3
• Maegashira 8 Kirishima8-6

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 18 Kotozakurakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 16 Shimanoumikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 11 Chiyotairyukachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 11 Terutsuyoshikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 8 Kirishimakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 1 Daieishokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Sekiwake Shodaikachi-koshi (8-6)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-2) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 12-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Hakuho 73%
• Takakeisho (Ozeki, 7-7) vs Asanoyama (Sekiwake, 10-4) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 7-5; the rating model gives Takakeisho 52%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even