Sekiwake Mitakeumi was a man in a hurry on Monday, when he needed just 1.8 seconds to remain unbeaten after nine days of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
His win over No. 5 maegashira Daishomaru (3-6) left Mitakeumi one win ahead of his closest pursuer, No. 13 maegashira Asanoyama in the 15-day meet at Nagoya's Dolphins Arena.
Mitakeumi charged head on as Daishomaru slipped to his left and hooked his right forearm behind the sekiwake's neck. But Mitakeumi simply pivoted to his right and easily forced his off-balance opponent out of the ring.