Kisenosato lost his cool but still emerged the winner in a heated bout against rival ozeki Kotoshogiku, retaining his share of the lead with rank-and-filer Tochiozan on the ninth day of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Yokozuna Hakuho lost to Toyonoshima in another shocker, falling to his fourth defeat, as his campaign for his 23rd career title continues to unravel in nightmarish fashion.
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