Mongolian grand champion Asashoryu was upset by komusubi Futeno on Sunday, the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo.

News photo Komusubi Futeo pushes yokozuna Asashoryu out of the ring Sunday on the opening day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Asashoryu, gunning for his 13th Emperor's Cup and sixth straight title, was in trouble from the outset when he was shoved back at the faceoff by the determined komusubi.