Grand champions Takanohana and Akebono stayed one victory behind Takanonami at 9-1.
Takanohana sent out Mitoizumi and Akebono, or Chad Rowan from Hawaii, pushed out Daishi.
Musashimaru, or Fiamalu Penitani from Hawaii, overpowered Aogiyama for his seventh victory against three defeats. Konishiki, or Salevaa Atisanoe from Hawaii, forced out Hamanoshima, improving to 4-6.