Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho inched closer to winning his fourth consecutive title with an undefeated record, ripping through newly promoted sekiwake Aran on the 11th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.
With no one up to the challenge, sumo's four ozeki remain as the only wall standing in front of Hakuho, who extended his winning streak to 58 bouts to match Umegatani's record feat from the Meiji period (1868-1912).
With the lone yokozuna making a peak performance, bet on that wall crumbling on the last four days of the 15-day meet at Ryogoku Kokugikan. He can potentially claim his 16th Emperor's Cup on the 13th day.