(1)Taka, Musashimaru win to set up yokozuna showdown

(1)Taka, Musashimaru win to set up yokozuna showdown

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Takanohana defeated ozeki Kaio with an over-the-arm throw at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 21. Takanohana (12-2) set up a mega-showdown with rival grand champion Musashimaru on the Sept. 22 final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.

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