Asashoryu remained in total control at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday as the fiery yokozuna spanked winless Dejima to stay unbeaten on the fourth day of the 15-day meet.
The Mongolian bruiser quickly punished the former ozeki for jumping the gun in the day's final bout at Ryogoku Kokugikan by flipping him over in a matter of seconds to keep his share of the lead and extend his winning streak to 34.
The win improved Asashoryu's chances of becoming the first wrestler in over half a century to win three straight Emperor's Cups without a defeat. Four others are tied for the lead at 4-0.