Yokozuna Terunofuji outwrestled rising No. 3 maegashira Kotonowaka on Saturday to finish the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament's first week as the outright leader and only competitor with a perfect 7-0 record.
The newly promoted grand champion displayed his outstanding strength and tactical acumen as he forced talented youngster Kotonowaka out of the ring in the final bout of Day 7 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Having kept the maegashira off his belt at the jump, Terunofuji allowed the powerfully built Kotonowaka (2-5) to establish an inside grip before locking both of his arms and maneuvering him over the edge.