Ozeki Shodai moved into a tie for first place Wednesday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament after the overnight leader, No. 1 maegashira Daieisho, took his second loss of the meet.
Shodai defeated No. 5 Okinoumi in less-than-decisive fashion after being made to redo their bout on Day 11 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan, while Daieisho fell to No. 3 Onosho.
The joint leaders of the 15-day tournament are tied at 9-2, with ozeki Asanoyama and No. 7 Meisei one win back at 8-3.