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Grand Sumo Autumn Basho: Asanoyama and Kagizoe secure key victories
During the eighth day of the Grand Sumo Autumn Basho at the Ryogoku Kokugikan, several notable performances took place.
Former Ozeki Asanoyama secured his sixth victory with a powerful yorikiri against Shishi, bringing his record to 6-2. Following his win, Asanoyama expressed his desire to face higher-ranking wrestlers if he continues his winning streak.
In the lower divisions, 18-year-old Kagizoe extended his winning streak to 11 matches after defeating Ayano-fuji with a sukui-nage. Kagizoe, the son of Kaminari Oyakata, noted the intensity of the match despite his successful performance.
Additionally, Kagayaki reached an eight-match winning streak after defeating Tokifudo via oshidashi.
Entities
Asanoyama · Binoumi · Kagayaki · Kagizoe · Onosato · Ryoko Kuninaka · Ryōgoku Kokugikan
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Asanoyama holds a record of 5 wins and 2 losses. www.fnn.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Asanoyama secured his fifth win by defeating Hiradoumi on the sixth day of the tournament.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Fujiseiu defeated Asanoyama using a 'katasukashi' (shoulder dodge) technique. www.fnn.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Asanoyama suffered his second loss of the tournament on the seventh day. www.fnn.jp
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Binoumi lost to Yokozuna Onosato during a match between wrestlers with one loss.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yokozuna Onosato won his match against Binoumi.