NAGOYA — Make that 35 straight and counting for sumo's top gun.
Mongolian champion Hakuho overpowered countryman Asasekiryu to remain undefeated on the third day of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament on Tuesday.
With the victory, Hakuho — winner of the previous two meets — extended his victory run to 35 to match former yokozuna Asashoryu's record, putting him in a share of fifth on the all-time list for consecutive victories.