Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu defeated compatriot Hakuho on Wednesday to remain one win behind Kotooshu and Aminishiki at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Asashoryu forced top maegashira Hakuho to the edge of the ring in the final bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan and used a textbook arm throw to send his opponent down while improving to 3-1. Hakuho dropped to 1-3 in the 15-day tournament.