The Bulgarian star Kaloyan Stefanov Mahlyanov-KotoЕЌshЕ« won for the fifth time in the classic grand tournament in Osaka. Mahlyanov now has five victories and two losses, winning over Baruto today. Baruto had a balance of 3-3.

The Bulgarian won using his favourite “yorikiri” technique – both sumo wrestlers grapple each other, but in the end one of them gets pushed out of the fighting ring. In tomorrow’s eighth round, Mahlyanov will face the “maegashira” Tokitenku, who has a balance of two victories and five losses.

The two “yokozuna” Hakuho and Asashoryu are still undefeated in the championship, and each has seven victories. Asashoryu defeated Kisenosato, and Hakuho won over Miyabiyama.