Grand Sumo Tournament Day 2(Asashoryu)

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Asasashoryu performs the dohyoiri ceremony reserved for the yokozuna ranks of sumo as two makuuchi rikishi look on prior to the 2008 Grand Sumo Tournament at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on June 8, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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Asashoryu defeats Kisenosato with an under-arm throw or "shitatenage" to win the Grand Championship match to win the 2008 Grand Sumo Tournament at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on June 8, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Asashoryu and Kisenosato charge at one another to start their the Grand Championship match during the 2008 Grand Sumo Tournament at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on June 8, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Yokozuna Asashoryu raises the grand champion trophy after defeating Kisenosato in the Grand Champion match of the 2008 Grand Sumo Tournament at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on June 8, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Yokozuna Asashoryu raises the grand champion trophy toward the fans after defeating Kisenosato in the Grand Champion match of the 2008 Grand Sumo Tournament at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on June 8, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
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