Yokozuna Asashoryu continued his charge toward a third straight Emperor's Cup by gunning down Kotonowaka on Monday to maintain his share of the lead heading into the final stretch of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
With Friday's shock defeat firmly behind him, the Mongolian brawler improved to 8-1 with a masterful display in the day's finale at Ryogoku Kokugikan, quickly working the No. 5 maegashira to the edge of the ring before thrusting him over the straw ridge. Kotonowaka slipped to 4-5.
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