Kirishima leads alone at 8-1

Fujiryoga, Tobizaru, Kotoeiho, Gonoyama, Wakatakakage trail by one. 6 days remain.

• Ozeki Kirishima8-1
• Maegashira 17 Fujiryoga7-2
• Maegashira 15 Tobizaru7-2
• Maegashira 13 Kotoeiho7-2
• Maegashira 4 Gonoyama7-2
• Komusubi Wakatakakage7-2

Gonoyama (Maegashira 4) beat Kotozakura (Ozeki) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 2-9, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 4 Gonoyama7-2

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

• Ozeki Aonishiki0-0-9 ・ kadoban #1―――――――――

2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 15 Oshoumimake-koshi (1-8)
• Ozeki Kirishimakachi-koshi (8-1)

• Kirishima (Ozeki, 8-1) vs Shodai (Maegashira 5, 3-6) →head-to-head: Kirishima leads 12-11; the rating model gives Kirishima 89%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Kirishima
• Kotozakura (Ozeki, 2-7) vs Wakamotoharu (Maegashira 5, 2-7) →head-to-head: Kotozakura leads 17-8; the rating model gives Kotozakura 74%; Forward Pusher vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even