Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu disposed of rank-and-filer Futeno to win his second straight bout at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
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In the day's final bout, Asashoryu appeared in trouble when the No. 2 maegashira managed to back him to the ring's edge, but the yokozuna quickly recovered getting a strong belt grip on his opponent before escorting winless Futeno out of the ring.
Asashoryu is the odds-on favorite to win the Emperor's Cup after ozeki and countryman Hakuho withdrew from the 15-day meet with a broken toe.