Bogeyman Kisenosato brought Hakuho crashing back down to earth Saturday, sending the yokozuna to his first defeat on the 14th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
With the defeat Hakuho, who is gunning for his 28th career title, fell back into a share of the lead with rival yokozuna Harumafuji, who overpowered ozeki Kakuryu in the day's finale.
Hakuho and Harumafuji at 13-1 will meet in a final-day showdown for all the marbles on Sunday.