Top-ranked maegashira Tochiozan condemned yokozuna Harumafuji to his second upset defeat in as many days at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday.

Looking to bounce back from Tuesday's defeat to Takayasu, Harumafuji quickly lost his way after a promising start at the charge and was sent sprawling to the dirt by Tochiozan (1-3), falling two wins behind unbeaten fellow Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho and Kakuryu.

Hakuho (4-0), tied with Chiyonofuji for second on the all-time list with 31 titles and seeking a fourth consecutive championship, yanked down Takarafuji (2-2) by the back of the neck for a comfortable win to wrap up the day's action.