Fujiryoga, Tobizaru, Kotoeiho, Gonoyama, Wakatakakage, Kirishima share the lead at 8 wins

Ura, Hakunofuji, Asanoyama, Yoshinofuji trail by one. 5 days remain.

• Maegashira 17 Fujiryoga8-2
• Maegashira 15 Tobizaru8-2
• Maegashira 13 Kotoeiho8-2
• Maegashira 4 Gonoyama8-2
• Komusubi Wakatakakage8-2
• Ozeki Kirishima8-2
• Maegashira 11 Ura7-3
• Maegashira 10 Hakunofuji7-3

Shodai (Maegashira 5) beat Kirishima (Ozeki) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 11% chance.

Tobizaru (Maegashira 15) beat Abi (Maegashira 9) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.

• Maegashira 5 Shodai4-6
• Maegashira 15 Tobizaru8-2

Kadoban ozeki Aonishiki has been absent since day one. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

• Ozeki Aonishiki0-0-10 ・ kadoban #1――――――――――

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 13 Kotoeihokachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 17 Fujiryogakachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 15 Tobizarukachi-koshi (8-2)
• Komusubi Wakatakakagekachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 4 Gonoyamakachi-koshi (8-2)
• Maegashira 5 Wakamotoharumake-koshi (2-8)

• Kotozakura (Ozeki, 3-7) vs Shodai (Maegashira 5, 4-6) →head-to-head: Kotozakura leads 10-6; the rating model gives Kotozakura 84%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Kirishima (Ozeki, 8-2) vs Wakatakakage (Komusubi, 8-2) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 15-10; the rating model gives Kirishima 65%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
• Gonoyama (Maegashira 4, 8-2) vs Ichiyamamoto (Maegashira 2, 4-6) →head-to-head: Ichiyamamoto leads 5-1; the rating model gives Gonoyama 44%; Forward Pusher vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even