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Asashoryu wins again
TOKYO >> Yokozuna Asashoryu won his 10th match today, remaining the only undefeated sumotori at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament.
Asashoryu beat Kotomitsuki (8-2), who he has now beaten eight straight times dating back to 2002.
Chiyotaikai improved to 9-1 and is alone in second place. Kakizoe, who was tied for second, fell to 8-2.
Day 10
Ushiomaru (5-5) def. Takanowaka (3-7)
Hayateumi (6-4) def. Wakatoba (2-8)
Yotsukasa (3-7) def. Kaiho (5-5)
Asanowaka (7-3) def. Tochisakae (6-4)
Kokkai (6-4) def. Kitazakura (2-8)
Kotoryu (5-5) def. Tamakasuga (4-6)
Buyuzan (8-2) def. Shimotori (7-3)
Miyabiyama (7-3) def. Asasekiryu (5-5)
Dejima (6-4) def. Takanonami (5-5)
Aminishiki (7-3) def. Kakizoe (8-2)
Kinkaiyama (4-6) def. Kasuganishiki (3-7)
Jumonji (5-5) def. Tokitsuumi (3-7)
Takamisakari (3-7) def. Takekaze (2-8)
Iwakiyama (3-7) def. Toki (1-6-3)
Wakanosato (6-4) def. Tosanoumi (2-8)
Tamanoshima (4-6) def. Hokutoriki (3-7)
Kyokutenho (4-6) def. Tochiazuma (7-3)
Kaio (8-2) def. Tochinonada (3-7)
Chiyotaikai (9-1) def. Kyokushuzan (4-6)
Asashoryu (10-0) def. Kotomitsuki (8-2)
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