Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho showed no sign of letting up in his quest for a recording-extending 36th career title on Tuesday, manhandling Tochiozan to remain in sole possession of the lead at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
Hakuho dodged Tochiozan's attack and quickly gained control of the bout, forcing the sekiwake (5-5) out before flashing a mischievous grin as he stepped down from the raised ring at Fukuoka Kokusai Center.
Hakuho, who has looked back to his dominant self in returning from a knee injury that forced him to withdraw on the third day of the Autumn Basho in September, moved to 10-0, staying one win ahead of fellow yokozuna Harumafuji.