Newly re-promoted ozeki Terunofuji improved to 5-0 on Thursday, passing a tough test from No. 1 maegashira Wakatakakage to retain his sole lead on the fifth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Fighting a wrestler who entered the match on the heels of two wins over ozeki and one over a former ozeki, Terunofuji cautiously sparred with Wakatakakage (3-2) from a distance.
The maegashira repeatedly moved in for a belt hold to break the stalemate before backing away, until Terunofuji latched on to Wakatakakage's right arm, dragged him to the edge of the ring and forced him out.