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    If you watched Kotooshu receiving the Emperor’s Cup yesterday, chances are you saw the grudge match that occurred at the end of the tournament:

    A display of yokozuna pride meant Day 15 action wasn’t completely overshadowed by formalities. The tournament ended testily when Asashoryu gave fellow yokozuna Hakuho a completely unnecessary body check after slapping him down. Hakuho wasn’t having any of it and shouldered Asa away–knives were stared and unspoken promises of revenge made.

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    Video of the match:

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    Meanwhile, Kotooshu has been awarded a one-year supply of Meiji’s Bulgaria Yogurt:

    [Meiji has been Kotooshu's sponsor for a while now, and he's even made a few commercials for their Bulgaria Yogurt.]

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