Terunofuji leads alone at 12-2

Endo, Takakeisho trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Ozeki Terunofuji12-2
• Maegashira 8 Endo11-3
• Ozeki Takakeisho11-3

Endo (Maegashira 8) beat Terunofuji (Ozeki) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 17% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 5-10, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 8 Endo11-3

Kadoban ozeki Shodai reached 8-6 to clear kadoban status.

• Ozeki Shodai8-6 ・ kadoban #2

9 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 13 Daiamamimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 15 Kaiseikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 10 Terutsuyoshimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 12 Kotoekokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 2 Meiseikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 10 Tamawashimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 9 Kagayakimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 7 Takarafujimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 5 Hoshoryumake-koshi (6-8)

• Terunofuji (Ozeki, 12-2) vs Takakeisho (Ozeki, 11-3) →head-to-head: Terunofuji leads 8-5; the rating model gives Terunofuji 66%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even
• Shodai (Ozeki, 8-6) vs Endo (Maegashira 8, 11-3) →head-to-head: Shodai leads 11-10; the rating model gives Shodai 72%; Pulling Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even