Yokozuna Terunofuji and ozeki Takakeisho stayed undefeated Sunday to start the second week of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in a two-way tie for the lead.
Lone grand champion Terunofuji was far too strong for No. 4 maegashira Endo, while Takakeisho made a narrow escape against towering komusubi Ichinojo, winning by disqualification.
Sekiwake Mitakeumi and No. 15 Abi remained one win off the lead at 7-1 by winning their respective bouts on Day 8 of the 15-day meet at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.