Sekiwake Tochinoshin retained his lead and a perfect record with an easy victory over No. 3 maegashira Daieisho on Monday, the ninth day of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Tochinoshin, who could be promoted to sumo's second-highest rank of ozeki with 10 wins here, once again showcased his brute strength in a one-sided win against Daieisho (2-7) at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
The Georgian grabbed onto his opponent's belt with both hands, lifted the 162-kg maegashira clear off his feet and pushed him out of the ring. Tochinoshin, who won his first makuuchi division championship in January, improved his career record against Daieisho to 3-1.