Ozeki Shodai clears kadoban

2 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Terunofuji12-1

Endo (Maegashira 8) beat Takakeisho (Ozeki) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 5-11, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 8 Endo10-3

Kadoban ozeki Shodai reached 8-5 to clear kadoban status.

• Ozeki Shodai8-5 ・ kadoban #2

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Chiyomarukachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 16 Ishiuramake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 1 Wakatakakagekachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 1 Hokutofujimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 6 Hidenoumimake-koshi (5-8)
• Komusubi Mitakeumikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 4 Myogiryumake-koshi (5-8)
• Ozeki Shodaikachi-koshi (8-5)

• Shodai (Ozeki, 8-5) vs Takakeisho (Ozeki, 10-3) →head-to-head: Takakeisho leads 16-7; the rating model gives Shodai 49%; Pulling Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Endo (Maegashira 8, 10-3) vs Terunofuji (Ozeki, 12-1) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 10-5; the rating model gives Endo 17%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even