Yokozuna Kakuryu maintained his perfect record and took sole command of the lead on Tuesday, the 10th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

The yokozuna needed a few more seconds than usual to dispatch Chiyomaru (4-6) in their first career meeting, but in the end Kakuryu bundled the No. 5 maegashira from the ring at Edion Arena Osaka.

Chiyomaru, who boasts 38 kg over Kakuryu, held his ground for a solid 10 seconds, but it wasn't enough to top his determined foe.