Yokozuna Kakuryu crashed to his first defeat on Wednesday, the 11th day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament.
A day after handing yokozuna Hakuho his second defeat, ozeki Kisenosato turned the affair at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on it's ear with his 31st career win over Kakuryu. The yokozuna looked hesitant on his charge, while Kisenosato absorbed the blow and took stock of the situation.
For an instant, Kakuryu appeared set for his 11th win. With a left-handed underarm hold on the ozeki's belt, the yokozuna attempted a throw. But it was poorly executed. Kakuryu's grip slipped and Kisenosato quickly finished the yokozuna off with an armlock throw.