Mongolian Asashoryu regained sole possession of the lead Thursday as rival Dejima was upset by Takanotsuru on the 12th day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
No. 3 ranked maegashira Dejima was shoved back to the edge by the larger Takanotsuru shortly after the face-off but held on by sidestepping his opponent at the last minute.
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