Yokozuna Harumafuji suffered a setback on the second day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, falling to No. 1 maegashira Shohozan.
Harumafuji, looking to add to his Kyushu basho title in November, was overturned at the edge of the ring. The Mongolian barged into his counterpart after the initial crash, but Shohozan, who was 12-3 in his native Fukuoka in November, was able to pivot and floor the yokozuna with a beltless arm throw.
"The yokozuna is quick at tachiai so I was determined to step in strongly," said Shohozan (1-1), who won for the second time against Harumafuji in 13 bouts. "I don't remember too well (about the throw) but I've made a good start to the year winning this."