Yokozuna Terunofuji showed his power and No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo put his tactical prowess of display as the Mongolian-born wrestlers maintained their places as the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament's joint leaders on Thursday.
On the 12th day of the 15-day meet at Dolphins Arena, Terunofuji tolerated no nonsense from Daieisho (6-6), wrapping up the sekiwake's arms on the charge and then rocking him out of the ring with strong shoves to his shoulders.
Terunofuji's 10th win kept him tied with Ichinojo, who did well to avoid an ambush at the hands of tricky fellow No. 6 Tobizaru (8-4).