High-flying maegashira Osunaarashi was brought to earth by sekiwake Goeido on Saturday, suffering his third defeat at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Yokozuna Hakuho, who is seeking his 30th career championship, had the easiest of victories to run his record to 7-0 after seven days at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. He is joined in the lead by ozeki Kotoshogiku and No. 11 maegashira Takayasu.
Osunaarashi, who defeated yokozuna opponents in his two previous bouts, failed to make it three straight wins over top-tier opponents, falling in his first career bout with Goeido (5-2).