Midday Friday – Ura’s quest to return to sumo’s top ranks marched ahead another step as he handily defeated Tokuda in day 6 Sandanme action. The crowd in Kyushu were out in force to back him, and he did not disappoint. A submarine tachiai followed by a leg pick and a strong hoist and toss against Tokuda.

With this win, Ura advances to 3-0, meaning his next win will secure a kachi-koshi, and an assurance of higher rank in January.