Day 10 results and day 11 pairings

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Chiyotaikai won without fight as Shimotori had to go kyujo

with a rib injury - no kosho as three weeks recovery time is

estimated.

All three Maegashira pursuers of Chiyotaikai lost, so the Ozeki

is now two wins ahead of six rikishi, led by Yokozuna Asashoryu

who showed no signs of a possibly hurting elbow.

Juryo leader Tochisakae lost to a strong Ushiomaru. He stays

sole Juryo leader at 8-2 because Hamanishiki lost to Aogiyama.

Hamanishiki shares second place with Asanowaka and Yotsukasa.

The latter two have best chances for Makuuchi promotion so far.

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Doitsuyama

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Makuuchi yusho arasoi

One loss

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All three Maegashira pursuers of Chiyotaikai lost, so the Ozeki

is now two wins ahead of six rikishi, led by Yokozuna Asashoryu

who showed no signs of a possibly hurting elbow.

Asashoryu v. Tamanoshima was a win-win situation for Chiyotaikai. With Shoryu's win, he's now two wins ahead of the rest. If Tamanoshima had won, Taikai'd still be one win ahead of him (and not having to battle him again), plus he'd be 3 wins ahead of any Sanyaku opposition. But, Asashoryu showed very good sumo today and was in total control from beginning to end.

The tournament is still open and will provide some intrigue.