Hakuho overpowered fellow yokozuna Kisenosato in a marquee showdown on Friday and remains undefeated after 13 straight days at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament.
In their 60th career meeting, Hakuho took control at the outset and muscled Kisenosato (9-4) to the straw. Kisenosato attempted to circle away, but Hakuho pursued him relentlessly and shoved him out of the other side of the ring.
"I was a little nervous because it's been some time since I have beaten him," said Hakuho, who had lost his three previous bouts against Kisenosato.