TOKYO (AP) -- Yokozuna Asashoryu rebounded from a shocking opening-day loss, defeating Estonian wrestler Baruto at the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament on Monday.

Asashoryu, who is aiming for his 23rd Emperor's Cup, grabbed his opponent by the belt with both hands, then toppled him to the ground with a twisting underarm throw. The Mongolian improves his tournament record to 1-1.

In the last bout of the day, Asashoryu's main rival Hakuho was in top form again, driving Kokkai of Georgia out of the ring for a comfortable win.

Hakuho, also a yokozuna from Mongolia, will be looking to avenge a final-day loss to Asashoryu at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in March.

In other major second-day bouts, Bulgarian wrestler Kotooshu defeated Kyokutenho of Mongolia, improving his record to 2-0. Kotooshu, who is in danger of being demoted, must emerge from the 15-day meet with a winning record to keep his ozeki status.

Fellow ozeki Kotomitsuki remained perfect with a victory over Wakanoho of Russia, as did ozeki Chiyotaikai who managed to thrust Kisenosato out of the ring despite nursing an injured right elbow.

Ozeki Kaio didn't fare as well Monday, dropping to 1-1 after losing to Asasekiryu of Mongolia.

The sekiwake-ranked wrestlers went two for two. Mongolian Ama forced out No. 3 maegashira and fellow Mongolian Kakuryu, while Kotoshogiku prevailed over former ozeki Miyabiyama.

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