Mongolian yokozuna Asashoryu beat rival Hakuho to win his first title of the year on the final day of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on March 23.

Asashoryu came into the bout determined to exact swift revenge over Hakuho, who had spoiled his comeback from a two-tournament suspension with victory on the last day of the New Year's meet in Tokyo.

And the yokozuna made no mistake at Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium, getting both arms around Hakuho (12-3) and twisting him around and out of the dohyo with a well-executed arm-bar throw.

Asashoryu's 13th victory of the tournament secured his 22nd Emperor's Cup and first title in four meets.