Yokozuna Hakuho inched toward a record-extending 42nd career championship with a win over ozeki Goeido on Friday, the 13th day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament.

The victory left Hakuho with a perfect record and a one-win lead over his Mongolian compatriot Ichinojo with two days to go in the 15-day tourney at Edion Arena Osaka.

Goeido (10-3) tried to sidestep the charging yokozuna, and the fight momentarily devolved into a slapping and shoving contest. But as the ozeki came in close to try and set up a force-out, Hakuho grabbed two belt holds.