The Grand Sumo Tournament has wrapped up in Nagoya, Japan, with 21-year-old Ukrainian Danilo Yavgushishin vying for victory.

In the decisive match, he faced Maegashira Kotoshoho, who ultimately defeated the Ukrainian.

Kotoshoho, ranked 15th before the tournament, delivered an outstanding performance with a 13-2 record, claiming the championship title.

Danilo finished with an impressive 11 wins and 4 losses. Had he won, he would have been crowned champion.

The 25-year-old from Chiba Prefecture stated that he tried "not to overthink" before the crucial match against Yavgushishin.

"After the initial charge, my body just moved naturally," he said, as reported by Kyodo.net.

The new European sumo star obtained a technique prize, continuing his streak of special awards in each of his three tournaments in the top division, Makuuchi. This dynamic grappler achieved 11 victories in each of these competitions, coming close to the main trophy.

Yavgushishin was a long-time leader in the Grand Tournament but suffered a loss to Kusano.

"My sumo career is just beginning. I want to use my experience in the next tournament. My biggest rival is myself," said Danilo Yavgushishin in a statement to Sponichi.co.jp.

Danilo Yavgushishin (his real name) earned his first gold star, "kinboshi," for defeating Yokozuna Hoshoryu, whom he overcame 10 days ago. The title of Yokozuna is the highest in sumo and is awarded to wrestlers who demonstrate exceptional fighting qualities.

The Ukrainian set a record by winning against a Yokozuna in just his 12th tournament since debuting, breaking the previous record of 14 tournaments.

Yavgushishin hails from Vinnytsia and is the second Ukrainian to become a professional sumo wrestler, following Serhiy Sokolovsky, who competes in Japan under the name Shishi Masaru.