Wakatakakage, Kirishima share the lead at 11 wins

Fujiryoga, Kotoeiho, Ura, Hakunofuji, Yoshinofuji trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Komusubi Wakatakakage11-3
• Ozeki Kirishima11-3
• Maegashira 17 Fujiryoga10-4
• Maegashira 13 Kotoeiho10-4
• Maegashira 11 Ura10-4
• Maegashira 10 Hakunofuji10-4
• Maegashira 2 Yoshinofuji10-4

Fujiryoga (Maegashira 17) beat Yoshinofuji (Maegashira 2) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 14% chance.

Hakunofuji (Maegashira 10) beat Kirishima (Ozeki) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance.

Ura (Maegashira 11) beat Fujinokawa (Maegashira 1) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

• Maegashira 17 Fujiryoga10-4
• Maegashira 10 Hakunofuji10-4
• Maegashira 11 Ura10-4

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

• Ozeki Aonishiki0-0-14 ・ kadoban #1――――――――――――――

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 16 Wakanoshokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 8 Oshomakachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 14 Mitakeumikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 3 Hiradoumimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 3 Ohokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 1 Fujinokawamake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 5 Shodaimake-koshi (6-8)
• Sekiwake Atamifujikachi-koshi (8-6)

• Kirishima (Ozeki, 11-3) vs Ura (Maegashira 11, 10-4) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 11-4; the rating model gives Kirishima 90%; Thrower vs Technician — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
• Atamifuji (Sekiwake, 8-6) vs Oshoma (Maegashira 8, 8-6) →head-to-head: Atamifuji leads 8-0; the rating model gives Atamifuji 81%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Wakatakakage (Komusubi, 11-3) vs Fujiryoga (Maegashira 17, 10-4) →head-to-head: Wakatakakage leads 1-0; the rating model gives Wakatakakage 91%