On the third day of the sumo tournament, Ozeki Kirishima, who had won two consecutive matches since the first day of his promotion to yokozuna, will face 3-year-old Atami Fuji, who was in contention for the title last weekend.
On the second day, on the 2th, Kirishima defeated Ozeki Takayasu, who had lost to him in previous matches, to make it two consecutive wins from the first day.
On the third day, the 15th, the first team was paired with Atami Fuji.
The first meeting was on the 2th day of the tournament, when both teams were tied at the top with two losses, with Kirishima winning by a close call.
Kirishima is on the left and Atami Fuji is on the right, so it's a so-called "four fights", and Kirishima wants to bring it into his own form without allowing a hand to be held with his own powerful touch.
For Atami Fuji, the key is to keep applying pressure forward and not let Kirishima get into a good enough position.
In addition, Yokozuna Terunofuji, who suffered his first loss on the 3th, will face Sekiwaki veteran Ani Ani, who has won 16 wins and 14 losses in the past.
The key to victory will depend on whether Terunofuji can hold off Ani's violent thrusts by making use of his heavy hips, and whether Ani can keep his distance and continue to attack.
In addition, of the two ozeki other than Kirishima, Toyosho Ryu will face Shin Koyui no Ura, while Kikagekatsu will face Sekiwaki veteran Wakamotoharu, who defeated Terunofuji on the second day.