Yokozuna Harumafuji became the first big name to fall at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday, suffering an upset second-day loss to No. 1 maegashira Mitakeumi.
A day after knocking off ozeki Goeido, Mitakeumi got the better of a sloppy bout with Harumafuji (1-1).
"I'm happy to have won," Mitakeumi said. "I was a little slow on the tachiai, but I managed to maintain my poise throughout. I've done well over two days to wrestle the way I'm capable."