New yokozuna Terunofuji maintained his one-win lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday, while No. 10 maegashira Myogiryu won to ensure the title race will go down to the final day.
Terunofuji (12-2) is on the verge of crowning his debut tournament as a yokozuna with his fifth career title after repelling a stubborn challenge from ozeki Takakeisho (8-6) at Ryogoku Kokugikan during the penultimate day of the 15-day meet.
Takakeisho, whose form was in doubt earlier this month after a neck injury suffered at July's grand tournament, showed indications he is back in form with his powerful charges prior to getting a deep right underarm belt grip.