Mitakeumi moves back into sole possession of the lead to set up showdown with the grand champion.
Unseeded American Amanda Anisimova outplayed the reigning champion in the third-set tiebreak.
The talented teenager has enjoyed a confidence-boosting stretch of success in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics.
The Dewanoumi stable wrestler has a one-win lead over Terunofuji at the midway point.
The 2021 American League MVP is one of three athletes selected as cover stories for the first-ever GQ Sports Issue.
The No. 3 maegashira knocks the lone grand champion out of the lead with a huge upset.
The superstar gymnast’s career was defined by greatness, including back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the men’s all-around in 2012 and ’16.
The former Gonzaga University star, who logged 14 minutes, said he was “so happy to be back on the court and playing with these guys.”
The Mongolian-born grappler was pushed to the brink by upset-minded Daieisho.
A rise in COVID-19 cases in Okinawa and among B. League teams are cited as factors in the decision.
But as history has shown, unexpected challengers can emerge at any time, especially with several outstanding wrestlers coming up the ranks.
The five-time reigning American champion returns to the ice after a long layoff due to the cancellation of the Grand Prix Final.