Ozeki Kaio took a major step toward the Emperor's Cup on Saturday with a convincing win over Wakanosato, while Asashoryu was handed his third straight loss on the next-to-last last day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
Ozeki Kaio (right) heaves out sekiwake Wakanosato on the 14th day of the Autumn Grand Sumo
Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Kaio absorbed a crushing blow by Wakanosato in the penultimate bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan, but quickly got hold of the sekiwake's belt and threw his opponent down to remain in the sole lead at 12-2. Wakanosato dropped to 10-4.