Title contenders Hakuho and Terunofuji stayed unbeaten Saturday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, setting up a tantalizing final-day battle for the championship.
Yokozuna Hakuho, winner of a record 44 Emperor's Cups, improved to a perfect 14-0 by defeating ozeki Shodai in highly unconventional fashion in the final bout of Day 14 at Nagoya's Dolphins Arena.
The all-time great stunned onlookers and his opponent by lining up for the opening clash near the edge of the straw, then walking forward and unleashing a series of savage face slaps.