Grand champion Asashoryu breezed past Wakanosato on Wednesday to remain perfect at 4-0 on the fourth day at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Mongolian Asashoryu came bursting out of the blocks and gave Wakanosato little chance of posting another upset. Komusubi Wakanosato defeated Tochiazuma on the opening day of the 15-day tournament but was no match for the determined yokozuna in Wednesday's finale at Ryogoku Kokugikan.