Here are the quick results from today’s Day 10 of the September 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita
Makuuchi (top tier):
Arashifuji (J5) beat Asasuiryu (M15)
Shonannoumi (M17) beat Asakoryu (M13)
Asahakuryu (M12) beat Shodai (M11)
Kinbozan (M10) beat Toshinofuji (M16)
Tokihayate (M15) beat Takerufuji (M8)
Hiradoumi (M8) beat Chiyoshoma (M14)
Wakamotoharu (M11) beat Fujiseiun (M7)
Nishikifuji (M7) beat Tobizaru (M14)
Asanoyama (M6) beat Abi (M13)
Ichiyamamoto (M6) beat Oho (M10)
Ura (M9) beat Roga (M5)
Oshoma (M5) beat Shishi (M9)
Yoshinofuji (M2) beat Takayasu (M2)
Gonoyama (M3) beat Kotoeiho (M1)
Koyoshoho (M1) beat Daieisho (K)
Fujinokawa (S) beat Takanosho (M4)
Aonishiki (O) beat Churanoumi (M3)
Atamifuji (S) beat Kotozakura (O)
Fujiryoga (M4) beat Kirishima (O)
Onosato (Y) beat Hakunofuji (K)
Leader: Onosato (9-1)
Of note: Despite still some elder naysayers and worrywarts, it’s looking like it will be Onosato’s title to lose as he is clearly back in form. Kirishima is now virtually out of it and Aonishiki is 2 back, so the last real threat are the Sekiwake who both clinched winning records, meaning Atamifuji keeps his Ozeki bid alive and Funijokawa will stay at his rank following a successful Sekiwake debut. But Kinbozan is also in it, he’s been close before with one playoff loss a couple years ago. And yes, Kirishima’s Yokozuna bid is now officially dead this time as he has now lost 3 straight to fall to 5-5. This is going to be his worst result of the year even if he rallies for 10-5 and, ironically, it was one year ago that he suffered his last demotion. At the bottom, Shonannoumi staved off demotion once again improving to 3-7 but Shodai now will be demoted along with Ichiyamamoto as both are 2-8 although Ichiyamamoto did win today. Kotoeiho also clinched demotion so a potential Sanyaku debut has to wait a while longer and Kotozakura’s title bid is once again fading as he’s fallen to 6-4 in his usual later-than-normal slump, now with 3 straight losses. That’s happened in 6 straight and 8 of his last 9 tournaments.
Tomorrow Onosato goes for the next important Yokozuna mark-double digit wins-against Fujinokawa, which could open the door for Atamifuji to get back into a share of the lead by beating Kirishima. Kinbozan will face Asanoyama.
Juryo:
Tokifudo (J13) beat Nishinoryu (Ms1)
Kayo (J12) beat Nabatame (J10)
Tanji (J10) beat Tamashoho (M12)
Kagayaki (J11) beat Enho (J9)
Meisei (J13) beat Tohakuryu (J9)
Ryuden (J8) beat Tochitaikai (J14)
Nishikigi (J14) beat Hatsuyama (J8)
Hitoshi (J11) beat Kazekeno (J4)
Tamawashi (J3) beat Tomokaze (J7)
Onokatsu (J3) beat Mitakeumi (J4)
Daiseizan (J2) beat Midorifuji (J7)
Kazuma (J2) beat Shirokuma (J6)
Dewanoryu (J1) beat Kitanowaka (J6)
Kyokukaiyu (J1) beat Sadanoumi (J5)
Leader: Kagayaki (10-0)
Of note: Unfortunately it came at the expense of Enho again, but Kagayaki remains the lone unbeaten and is now 2 wins ahead of both Kayo & Daiseizan, with the latter now having a chance to return to the top tier in November having clinched promotion. If Kagayaki wins the championship it will be his first career at any level. And it’s not a stretch to say a top tier return is possible should he go 15-0. We also now know Mitakeumi isn’t going back up right away as 8-7 from J4, if he wins out, won’t do it and Sadanoumi has been demoted again, but that’s 5 straight wins for Tamawashi which take the Iron Man to 6-4 and keeps his promotion hopes alive. Nishikigi & Tochitaikai got some help today too as Nishinoryu losing means he will be demoted from Ms1. Tomorrow they’re bringing Asahifuji up again to Juryo, this time he will face Meisei.Kagayaki goes for 11-0, and potentially a 3-win lead, against Hitoshi. Daiseizan faces Arashifuji and Kayo has Tamashoho. Dewanoryu goes up to the top tier for the day, if he can beat Chiyoshoma he’ll be one win from promotion.
Lower tier notes: The Streak continues. With a loss today, that’s 43 straight demotions/losing records for Moriurara, who only has a free Day 1 win. And as noted above, Asahifuji will go up to Juryo for the second time this tournament tomorrow with promotion secured.