Takerufuji looks for Asakoryu’s belt

Nice win, safety sumo at end! Kinda wish Takerufuji was in contention to win the tourney, but it's just good to see him back again.

Shishi and Ichiyamamoto

Something really weird happened at the beginning of the Shishi vs Ichiyamamoto match: Shishi actually looked like he was in control. He was moving at his own pace, he was keeping track of what was going on, and sure enough, eventually he makes it happen. OK maybe it's bc Ichiyamamoto is having a particularly bad tourney, but still, it was good to watch.

Takayasu gets a right yotsu on Atamifuji

BIg Poppa was slow in getting up... I hope he's ok...

Fujinokawa’s fast tachiai ends up on the ropes after he’s overwhelmed by Kotozakura’s charge.

Bout of the day. This had the feel of a superhero battle: the charge, the pushback, the dodging and then... how is Fujinokawa gonna take down such a bigger opponent? The way he always does: by committing his whole body.

Yoshinofuji’s tachiai takes Aonishiki back

Notably, an Aonishiki win that didn't involve a left-hand belt grip.

Fujiryoga bounces off Onosato

I was cheering for Fujiryoga just to keep the tourney interesting, but Onosato's In The Zone and Fujiryoga was outclassed. Onosato even managed to win while moving backwards.

Speaking of The Race, I'm kinda hoping that some of those people two wins behind still get a chance... specifically thinking of Kotozakura and Aonishiki, but even longshots like Takerufuji and Ura. But the safe guess is an Onosato win, maybe contested by Atamifuji (with Fujinokawa as a longshot).