Yokozuna Hakuho nearly slipped up but regained his balance, wore down his opponent and maintained his perfect record on the eighth day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Before another full house at Ryogoku Kokugikan, the popular Mongolian didn't disappoint although an early effort to throw Takarafuji (1-7) failed.
But the No. 3 maegashira lacked the resourcefulness to capitalize on Hakuho's instant vulnerability and soon found himself levered out of the ring.