Takerufuji up visiting from juryo makes quick work of Oshoumi forcing him off the ring.

Wakanosho aggressive off the tachiai but Roga parries him to the side and to the tawara, but when he moves in Waka defends the incoming shove that puts Roga off balance and he's slapped down from there.

Mitakeumi immediately taken to the edge and survives by parrying to the side but it only buys him another two seconds as Fujiryoga squares up and pushes him out.

Kotoeiho and Tobizaru have an energetic match thrusting and slapping each other around until the Monkey tries slapping down Koto's arms, which gives him to position he needs to shove the Monkey flying off the dohyo for the second day in a row.

Shishi opens the day's henka-ing against Tamawashi, who somersaults his way off the ring.

Ura takes a defensive stance and waits for Tokihayate's incoming tachiai, stopping him in his tracks. One of the shinpan puts a hand up while they have their initial clash and the gyoji stops the match. Looks like he didn't think Ura got his hand down to start, which usually isn't enforced all that strictly. On restart after the initial clash Ura takes a two handed drag on Toki's left arm which he uses to get behind for the rear force out.

Abi with strong tsuppari against Hakunofuji initially but Haku survives the onslaught but Abi tries a weak slap down and then retreats where Haku easily pushes him over the ropes.

Nishikifuji switched from looking for the belt to locking an overarm arm bar and using it to throw Fujiseiun to the dirt.

Oshoma with a strong tachiai that takes Churanoumi back but Chura responds with a fierce slapping assault that moves Oshoma back across the ring and out.

Yoshinofuji finds double unders off the line and Oho tries to counter with arm bars but his positioning isn't great and Yoshi muscles his way through them to put Oho over the bales without much trouble.

Hiradoumi and Takanosho start out slapping each other but Taka redirects Hira's head to one side, then when he tries to recover does the same in the other direction and Hira goes tumbling across the ring.

Fujinokawa and Ichiyamamoto immediately go for a slap match that Ichi turns into a pull down attempt that knocks Fuji off balance. When he recovers and turns back Ichi puts both hands on his face and drives which Fuji tries to escape to the side near the bales. As Ichi moves in Fuji tries to slap him past but it's not enough as Ichi pushes him out. Great fast-paced sumo here from both wrestlers but Ichi was largely in control of the whole match.

Wakatakakage and Kotoshoho have a strong tachiai where neither find a belt initially, then WTK gets an outside grip and circles but Koto is already driving and puts WTK out without any trouble.

Another slapfest between Atamifuji and Daieisho but when Daiei circles and disengages to get some space Atami continues the shoving until Daiei is against the straw and out.

Kirishima and Wakamotoharu look for hand position off the line and they both end up with arm bars, though WMH has a deep overhand on his right while Kiri has a shallower one on the other side. As WMH makes his drive Kiri pivots and puts his opponent near the bales where WMH makes a last ditch effort throw that lands him on his back but sends Kiri soaring over the top and into the crowd. He walks back into the ring to pick up his kachikoshi with a bloody forehead.

Gonoyama starts his initial drive against Kotozakura with some belly bumping reminiscent of Kotoshogiku. As the ozeki's foot touches the tawara he fights back and brings Gono to the bales but Gono slips him by and sends Koto to the dirt just before he steps out. It's close so a matta is called, but the decision is upheld and Gono walks away with the stacks of cash. The ozeki at 2-7 is not stepping up here to shine without the yokozuna.

Good one today. Matches of the day for me are Gono/Koto, Kiri/WMH, and Fuji/Ichi.

Kiri still stands alone 8-1 with several 7-2s nipping at his heels.