Sumo: Yokozuna Onosato keeps sole lead with win over Fujiryoga
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Yokozuna Onosato maintained the outright lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, improving to 8-1 with a straightforward
Yokozuna Onosato maintained his lead at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament, winning his match against No. 4 maegashira Fujiryoga. Despite Fujiryoga's strong opening hit, Onosato skillfully avoided the wrestler and pulled him down with his hand in the final bout of Day 9 at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Sekiwake Atamifuji and Fujinokawa both maintained a one-win gap behind Onosato, while Churanoumi and Kinbozan were on the second rung with 7-2 records.
Ozeki Kotozakura fell out of contention after losing to Fujinokawa, who upset a 50-kilogram heavier opponent. New sekiwake Fujinokawa impressed in his debut tournament, using an overarm throw to defeat the larger Fujiryoga. Atamifuji secured a win over veteran Takayasu in a heavyweight match, aiming for promotion to ozeki rank. Kirishima, aiming for yokozuna promotion, lost to komusubi Daieisho, dropping to a 5-4 record.
Aonishiki had a tough fight against No. 2 maegashira Yoshinofuji, winning with a beltless arm throw after a rough match. The Ukrainian star had previously won against Yoshinofuji in their previous six meetings.
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