Kaio improves record to 4-1

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (L) bounced out second-ranked maegashira Kakizoe to improve his record to 4-1 on the fifth day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 18.

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