Hakuho obliterated Kakuryu, secure in his lead with 2 days to go. He’ll fight Kotoshogiku tomorrow who was thrown rather easily by Harumafuji. Harumafuji was able to attack the ozeki at an angle, effectively neutralizing any hippy-hoppety leg thrusts. Then seemed to tip Giku over rather leisurely from that position.

Kisenosato and Goeido maintain their hopes at staying in contention but with Hakuho fighting like this, those hopes are more and more remote. Kisenosato managed Aoiyama by maintaining central position and ushering the maegashira to his makekoshi. And as I mentioned in my previous post, Goeido overpowered a weakened Terunofuji – who has no business being in this tournament anymore and should be resting until JULY. Meanwhile, Myogiryu has fallen out of contention with his surprising loss to Mitakeumi.

Down in Juryo, Osunaarashi has locked up the yusho with two days to go. The way he was  fighting, though, it was clear a week ago he was going to win. Endo is actually tied with Nishikigi, Chiyoshoma, and Amakaze in second.