Yokozuna Hakuho claimed his record 45th Emperor's Cup on Sunday after defeating joint overnight leader Terunofuji in a thrilling winner-take-all finale to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Coming into the final day at Dolphins Arena tied with ozeki Terunofuji at a perfect 14-0, the 36-year-old great stamped his authority over his younger rival in a bruising encounter.
Having stood head and shoulders above the rest of the field throughout the 15-day meet, the two Mongolian-born juggernauts started their showdown in an intense staring match before Hakuho opened with a forearm shiver to Terunofuji's face.