it's hakuro's fourth straight championship and 27th overall. with 27 titles, the 28-year-old ranks third on the all-time list of most championships won and he's closing in on the two men who rank above him. taiho and chiyonofuji. at hakuho's current winning pace, i expect him to surpass them in two years. while he walked away with the top prize, his arch rival disappointed the fans with another lackluster performance. the recent four outings have been a big factor in winning his fourth straight emperors cup. he's been competing with a banged up body a that's held him back from doing what he's capable of. here's harumafuji's recent record. these numbers don't come those to what's expected for a man at the top. he needs a fresh start, otherwise the sumo elders might give him an ultimatum to retire. there's another who received a lot of praise during the tournament. he fights at the third highest rank. he won the outstanding performance award for his excellence. and i also like to give an update on the man we've kept our eye on throughout the comp