“Absolute chaos” is the best way to describe the goings-on at the 2022 Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.

Ten days in and virtually every pre-basho prediction made by columnists, experts and insiders about what might transpire in the May meet has gone up in flames.

Takanosho, a journeyman who opened the tournament by dropping two of his first three bouts, currently leads the way with an 8-2 record.