Kirishima leads alone at 11-2

Kotoeiho, Wakatakakage, Yoshinofuji trail by one. 2 days remain.

• Ozeki Kirishima11-2
• Maegashira 13 Kotoeiho10-3
• Komusubi Wakatakakage10-3
• Maegashira 2 Yoshinofuji10-3 ・ W9

Fujiryoga (Maegashira 17) beat Churanoumi (Maegashira 6) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.

Oshoma (Maegashira 8) beat Takanosho (Maegashira 1) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 1-4, which makes it count double.

Fujiseiun (Maegashira 6) beat Fujinokawa (Maegashira 1) by Tsukitaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

• Maegashira 17 Fujiryoga9-4
• Maegashira 8 Oshoma7-6
• Maegashira 6 Fujiseiun6-7

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

• Ozeki Aonishiki0-0-13 ・ kadoban #1―――――――――――――

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Ryudenmake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 14 Rogakachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 11 Kinbozanmake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 4 Daieishomake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 2 Ichiyamamotomake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 1 Takanoshomake-koshi (5-8)
• Sekiwake Kotoshohokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 7 Chiyoshomamake-koshi (5-8)

• Kirishima (Ozeki, 11-2) vs Hakunofuji (Maegashira 10, 9-4) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 3-3; the rating model gives Kirishima 84%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
• Atamifuji (Sekiwake, 7-6) vs Kotoshoho (Sekiwake, 8-5) →head-to-head: Atamifuji leads 5-2; the rating model gives Atamifuji 64%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even