Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho took out new sekiwake Kotoyuki to post his eighth win and retain his share of the lead with ozeki Kisenosato at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday.
Hakuho got a slap in at the charge and dodged to the side before working Kotoyuki (3-5) toward the edge of the ring and finishing the job with a pair of juicy neck thrusts.
Hakuho is seeking a record-extending 37th career title here after ending an eight-month trophy drought at the Spring Basho in Osaka in March.