Bulgarian komusubi Kotooshu dismantled crowd pleaser Takamisakari to up the stakes against joint leader yokozuna Asashoryu on Saturday, winning his 12th bout at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Bulgarian Komusubi Kotooshu beats No. 11 maegashira Takamisakari with an upper-arm throw to improve to 12-2 on Saturday in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
With just one day remaining, the pair is heading for their second clash of the 15-day meet in a possible playoff for winner takes all on Sunday.
Kotooshu, who stands over 2 meters and is being dubbed sumo's David Beckham, absorbed a fierce attack from Takamisakari before adroitly spinning on his heels and wrenching down his opponent with his trademark overarm throw at Aichi Prefectural Gym. Takamisakari dropped to 10-4 and fell out of the running for the title.