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Kotomitsuki beats Tokitenku at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki-debutant Kotomitsuki (back) deployed a well-timed underarm throw against No. 1 maegashira Tokitenku to bounce back from a shock defeat to Ama a day earlier on the fourth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 12.

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Hakuho wins 21st career title at Kyushu tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (back) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu with an underarm throw on the 13th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 25, 2011, capturing his 21st career title.

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Hakuho wins 21st career title at Kyushu tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu with an underarm throw on the 13th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 25, 2011, capturing his 21st career title.

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Hakuho wins bout in sumo test meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand sumo champion Hakuho (top) beats Goeido by deploying a right-handed pulling underarm throw on the second day of the 15-day May Technical Examination Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on May 9, 2011.

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Ozeki Kotooshu defeated by Kakuryu in New Year sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian Ozeki Kotooshu (R) is dumped by komusubi Kakuryu with an underarm throw on Jan. 13, 2010, the fourth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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Hakuho still chasing Asa at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (top) sends Kotomitsuki packing with a nicely worked underarm throw to remain in the hunt for his 12th title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25, 2009.

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Asashoryu beats Kyokutenho at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) dispatches komusubi Kyokutenho with a powerful underarm throw on the first day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 12.

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Harumafuji claims 1st title at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L), placing his left hand on the back of yokozuna Hakuho's mawashi and making his first attempt at an underarm throw in a playoff, uses his right hand to sweep out the yokozuna's knee to capture his first career title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 24.

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Ama posts 12 wins at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Promotion-chasing sekiwake Ama (L) outclasses ozeki Kotomitsuki, efficiently taking down the ozeki with a textbook underarm throw at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 22. Ama is virtually assured of promotion to ozeki as he has now exceeded 33 wins in three consecutive tournaments -- a rough guideline to gain promotion to sumo's second-highest rank.

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Ama defeats Hakuho at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sekiwake Ama defeats grand champion Hakuho with an underarm technique, leaving both men in a share of the lead with 10-2 records on the 12th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 20.

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Hakuho still in charge on 12th day at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (top) overwhelms ozeki Chiyotaikai with a leaping underarm throw, staying one match ahead at 11-1 at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 25.

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Hakuho improves to 6-1 at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) deploys a well-timed, pulling underarm throw against Kisenosato (L) to improve to 6-1 on the seventh day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 15.

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Hakuho stays perfect at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho overwhelms Toyonoshima with an underarm throw, sending his opponent flying out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 15. Hakuho, the reigning Emperor's Cup holder, retains a share of the early lead with Aminishiki, Futeno and Kyokutenho.

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Kaio escapes demotion at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (top) beats ozeki Kotomitsuki by deploying a well-worked underarm throw on the penultimate day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 24, escaping demotion for a record 11th time.

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Kotomitsuki beats Tokitenku at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki-debutant Kotomitsuki (back) deployed a well-timed underarm throw against No. 1 maegashira Tokitenku to bounce back from a shock defeat to Ama a day earlier on the fourth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Sept. 12. (Kyodo)

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Kaio escapes demotion at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ozeki Kaio (top) beats ozeki Kotomitsuki by deploying a well-worked underarm throw on the penultimate day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Nov. 24, escaping demotion for a record 11th time. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho stays perfect at New Year sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Yokozuna Hakuho overwhelms Toyonoshima with an underarm throw, sending his opponent flying out of the ring at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo on Jan. 15. Hakuho, the reigning Emperor's Cup holder, retains a share of the early lead with Aminishiki, Futeno and Kyokutenho. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho improves to 6-1 at spring sumo

OSAKA, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (R) deploys a well-timed, pulling underarm throw against Kisenosato (L) to improve to 6-1 on the seventh day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka on March 15. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu wins overall title at Los Angeles exhibition sumo

LOS ANGELES, United States - Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu lifts the winner's trophy after winning the overall title June 8 at a two-day exhibition meet held in Los Angeles. Asashoryu, who dominated the first day of the meet, disposed of komusubi Kisenosato with an underarm throw in a playoff to claim the overall top honors at Memorial Sports Arena. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho still in charge on 12th day at autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (top) overwhelms ozeki Chiyotaikai with a leaping underarm throw, staying one match ahead at 11-1 at the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Sept. 25. (Kyodo)

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Ama defeats Hakuho at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Sekiwake Ama defeats grand champion Hakuho with an underarm technique, leaving both men in a share of the lead with 10-2 records on the 12th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 20. (Kyodo)

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Ama posts 12 wins at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Promotion-chasing sekiwake Ama (L) outclasses ozeki Kotomitsuki, efficiently taking down the ozeki with a textbook underarm throw at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka on Nov. 22. Ama is virtually assured of promotion to ozeki as he has now exceeded 33 wins in three consecutive tournaments -- a rough guideline to gain promotion to sumo's second-highest rank. (Kyodo)

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Harumafuji claims 1st title at summer sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Ozeki Harumafuji (L), placing his left hand on the back of yokozuna Hakuho's mawashi and making his first attempt at an underarm throw in a playoff, uses his right hand to sweep out the yokozuna's knee to capture his first career title at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 24. (Kyodo)

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Sumo: Hakuho outlasts Kisenosato in thrilling match of undefeated

Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) downs Japanese ozeki Kisenosato with an underarm throw on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2016. After the day's bouts, Hakuho was the only wrestler with a perfect record, while Kisenosato fell to 12-1, with two days left in the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sumo: Hakuho outlasts Kisenosato in thrilling match of undefeated

Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (L) downs Japanese ozeki Kisenosato with an underarm throw on the 13th day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 20, 2016. After the day's bouts, Hakuho was the only wrestler with a perfect record, while Kisenosato fell to 12-1, with two days left in the tournament. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho wins bout in sumo test meet

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand sumo champion Hakuho (top) beats Goeido by deploying a right-handed pulling underarm throw on the second day of the 15-day May Technical Examination Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on May 9, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Ozeki Kotooshu defeated by Kakuryu in New Year sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Bulgarian Ozeki Kotooshu (R) is dumped by komusubi Kakuryu with an underarm throw on Jan. 13, 2010, the fourth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins 21st career title at Kyushu tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (back) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu with an underarm throw on the 13th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 25, 2011, capturing his 21st career title. (Kyodo)

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Hakuho wins 21st career title at Kyushu tournament

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) beats Bulgarian ozeki Kotooshu with an underarm throw on the 13th day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka on Nov. 25, 2011, capturing his 21st career title. (Kyodo)

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Ozeki Kisenosato succumbs to Tochinoshin

Georgian No. 6 maegashira Tochinoshin beats ozeki Kisenosato with an underarm throw on Nov. 25, 2016, the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka. Kisenosato suffered the loss a day after completing a clean sweep of the Mongolian yokozuna trio. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ozeki Kisenosato succumbs to Tochinoshin

Georgian No. 6 maegashira Tochinoshin beats ozeki Kisenosato with an underarm throw on Nov. 25, 2016, the 13th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka. Kisenosato suffered the loss a day after completing a clean sweep of the Mongolian yokozuna trio. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hakuho still chasing Asa at autumn sumo tourney

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian grand champion Hakuho (top) sends Kotomitsuki packing with a nicely worked underarm throw to remain in the hunt for his 12th title at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 25, 2009. (Kyodo)

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Asashoryu beats Kyokutenho at Nagoya sumo

NAGOYA, Japan - Yokozuna Asashoryu (R) dispatches komusubi Kyokutenho with a powerful underarm throw on the first day of action at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on July 12. (Kyodo)