Yokozuna Asashoryu claimed another victim to remain undefeated Tuesday, disposing of Aminishiki to win his third straight bout at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.
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Ozeki countryman Hakuho, meanwhile, had to dodge a bullet to stay one off the pace in a win over Tamanoshima en route to moving a step closer in his bid for yokozuna promotion at the 15-day tournament.
In the day's final bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Asashoryu was never in trouble as he quickly ushered out Aminishiki with a series of thrusts to the chest. Aminishiki dropped to 1-2.
Asashoryu, who shares the early lead at 3-0 with ozeki Kotooshu and four rank-and-filers, is aiming to win back-to-back titles and his first championship in Tokyo this year.
Hakuho (2-1) never got a belt grip on his opponent and stumbled about before having to rely on a last-ditch leg trip to send winless Tamanoshima down to the dirt.
Hakuho won his career first title in May and impressed with a 13-2 record at the Nagoya meet in July, but thus far appears to lack focus after suffering a first-day loss to Kisenosato. He could get the nod for promotion by notching 13 or more wins.
Chiyotaikai (2-1) was manhandled by Georgian komusubi Kokkai (2-1), who surprised the ozeki with a furious thrusting attack before shoving him hard into the ringside seats to mark his second giant-killing act after beating ozeki Kaio on Monday.