Ozeki Kisenosato got his latest bid for promotion to yokozuna back on track with victory over komusubi Tochiozan at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.
Stunned by top-ranked maegashira Okinoumi on the opening day of the 15-day basho on Sunday, Kisenosato set himself up for a comfortable win at Ryogoku Kokugikan, grabbing Tochiozan (1-1) by the throat before shoving him over the straw ridge.
Kisenosato, who gained a measure of revenge for his defeat to Tochiozan at the Nagoya tourney in July, is making his fourth run at promotion to yokozuna.