Hakunofuji, Hokutofuji, Hoshoryu share the lead at 11 wins

Ryuden, Kotozakura, Nishikigi trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Maegashira 17 Hakunofuji11-3 ・ W5
• Maegashira 9 Hokutofuji11-3
• Sekiwake Hoshoryu11-3
• Maegashira 15 Ryuden10-4 ・ W10
• Komusubi Kotozakura10-4 ・ W5
• Maegashira 1 Nishikigi10-4

Daishoho (Maegashira 14) beat Takayasu (Maegashira 7) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance.

Ryuden (Maegashira 15) beat Nishikigi (Maegashira 1) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance.

Tsurugisho (Maegashira 11) beat Midorifuji (Maegashira 3) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 14 Daishoho5-9
• Maegashira 15 Ryuden10-4
• Maegashira 11 Tsurugisho5-9

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 10 Myogiryumake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 17 Aoiyamakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 7 Takayasumake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 11 Kotoekokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 1 Tobizarukachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 12 Chiyoshomamake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 4 Uramake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 5 Onoshomake-koshi (6-8)

• Abi (Komusubi, 5-9) vs Kirishima (Ozeki, 6-6-2) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 12-8; the rating model gives Abi 30%; Pulling Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
• Hoshoryu (Sekiwake, 11-3) vs Hakunofuji (Maegashira 17, 11-3) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 4-1; the rating model gives Hoshoryu 91%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu
• Nishikigi (Maegashira 1, 10-4) vs Hokutofuji (Maegashira 9, 11-3) →head-to-head: Hokutofuji leads 9-7; the rating model gives Nishikigi 75%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even