OSAKA, Japan (UPI) - Grand champions Tochinishiki and Wakanohana neared their title-deciding clash Sunday as they remained undefeated Friday on the 13th day of the 15-day Osaka Sumo Tournament.
    Tochinishiki barely defeated ozeki Kotogahama in a hard-fought bout. Kotogahama, who had won over Tochinishiki in their last two bouts, almost pushed the Yokozuna out of the ring. Tochinishiki saved himself and lifted Kotogahama out of the ring as he also fell out.
    Wakanohana attacked aggressively and easily defeated fifth ranking maegashira Fusanishiki with an arm throw.
    Sekiwake Kashiwado, one of the most promising prospects for a future grand champion, registered his eighth victory as he pushed hard to send sekiwake Annenyama flying out of the ring. It was Annenyama's eighth defeat.
    Maegashira Kitanonada virtually won promotion to komusubi rank in the next tournament by capturing his eighth win by downing komusubi Tochihikari with an arm throw.