On the sixth day of competition, ozeki Kirishima continued to showcase top form, defeating former sekiwake Oho to maintain his undefeated streak and claim sole possession of the lead at the ongoing Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
The bout was intense from the opening seconds. Kirishima, who recently returned to the ozeki rank, took the initiative and overwhelmed his opponent with powerful thrusts. He ultimately put Oho away with a 'yoritaoshi' (frontal push down) technique after a fierce struggle.
With the victory, Kirishima improved his record to a perfect 6-0, moving to the top of the standings. This marks a flawless start for his comeback after a period of inconsistent form.
Oho, despite the loss, fought hard throughout the match. However, Kirishima's strength and experience gave him the upper hand and prevented any chance of a comeback.
This year's Summer Grand Sumo Tournament has seen several surprises, with some top wrestlers absent due to injury. Kirishima is capitalizing on the opportunity to reassert his position in the Japanese sumo world.
