But as history has shown, unexpected challengers can emerge at any time, especially with several outstanding wrestlers coming up the ranks.
The lone yokozuna won his second straight tournament at the sport's highest rank.
The Mongolian grand champion won his second straight title at the sport's highest rank.
Takakeisho remains tied for the lead with Terunofuji, who coasted to an easy win over Endo.
The Mongolian grappler is eager to prove he is a dominant force to be reckoned with as a lone yokozuna.
The Mongolian grappler aims to follow up his first win as yokozuna with another title in Fukuoka.
The 29-year-old Mongolian was ensured of his fifth title when Myogiryu lost an earlier bout.
At the halfway point, the new yokozuna is firmly in control and appears on his way to a 15-0 record.
The Mongolian outmuscles compatriot Ichinojo on the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Fellow yokozuna Hakuho was forced to pull out over COVID-19 protocols.
Despite the loss, Terunofuji almost certain to be promoted to sumo's highest rank.
Maegashira No. 1 Daieisho completed his title quest with a victory over Okinoumi on the final day of the tournament.
