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Ura gets a two on one drag on Asahakuryu’s left arm and gets his shove out from there.

Ura in the leaderpack! I know Ura isn't gonna win this tourney. I know it. I'm just sayin... IF he was gonna win it, one possibility is "from the middle": fight a bunch of mid-tier wrestlers because that's where he's ranked and keep his win ratio high, then at the end of the tourney when everyone's tired bring out his A game. But I know Ura isn't gonna win this tourney. Right?

Shishi gets the front of Shodai’s belt and drives him out.

Shishi's at 3-3, which isn't bad for him considering he's at M9 instead of down in the depths of Makuuchi where he usually is. I could see him holding at single-digit Maegashira and continuing to refine his craft.

Takerufuji lines up tachiai armpit control against Ichiyamamoto

Way to go, Takerufuji! Only one off the leaderpack. I didn't realize Ichiyamamoto was at 0-6, dunno what's happening there - injury?

Takayasu’s forearm stands Kotoeiho up off the lines but his nodowa gets parried so he’s forced to spin

Yeah I thought that's what happened tho it's a little hard to follow. Feelz bad for Takayasu, I almost thought he'd spin out in time. But good skill by Kotoeiho and good sportsmanship by showing concern for Takayasu after he fell out.

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Kirishima and Yoshinofuji

Yoshinofuji's 1-5 win-loss ratio doesn't represent the quality of sumo he's been bringing, and this win shows that he's really a top fighter. Kirishima wasn't slacking either, he really wanted this victory to stay in contention. Amazing fight, one of the two best of the day.

Fujinokawa finds shallow double underhooks against Aonishiki

This is the other best of the day, ofc. There is a lot happening in this fight and your summary describes it really well. But it's the kind of bout that is worth multiple viewings: https://youtu.be/l2nTOuIxLC8?t=1426

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