Ozeki Kaio and Chiyotaikai both posted convincing 11th wins on Saturday to set up a final-day Emperor's Cup showdown at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
The ozeki pair moved one win clear after top-ranked maegashira and overnight co-leader Miyabiyama went down to Tosanoumi and will face off on Sunday in the final bout of the 15-day meet at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Defending Nagoya champion Chiyotaikai gave Kaio a glimpse of what he can expect in the championship decider as he exploded out of his crouch to plow Tokitsuumi over the straw ridge with a series of vicious arm thrusts in Saturday's finale.
Kaio, who is seeking his first title since the 2001 Nagoya basho, had a more difficult customer in the shape of ozeki Musoyama although he was equally impressive in notching a priceless 11th win.