Here are the quick results form today’s Day 7 of the November 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo
Makuuchi (top tier):
Nishikifuji (M15) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Asanoyama (J4) beat Tokihayate (M14)
Sadanoumi (M16) beat Ryuden (M14)
Chiyoshoma (M17) beat Mitakeumi (M13)
Roga (M11) beat Oshoumi (M16)
Shishi (M11) beat Shonannoumi (M15)
Gonoyama (M13) beat Kotoshoho (M10)
Daieisho (M10) beat Tomokaze (M12)
Fujinokawa (M12) beat Tobizaru (M9)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Abi (M7))
Onokatsu (M6) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Kinbozan (M8) beat Atamifuji (M6)
Shodai (M5) beat Ichiyamamoto (M8)
Yoshinofuji (M5) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Hakuoho (M1) beat Oshoma (M4)
Wakatakakage (M1) beat Takanosho (K)
Kirishima (M2) beat Oho (S)
Aonishiki (S) beat Takayasu (K)
Wakamotoharu (M2) beat Kotozakura (O)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Tamawashi (M4)
Onosato (Y) beat Ura (M3)
Leader: Onosato (7-0)
Of note: Nikkan Sports noted this was Asanoyama’s first top tier appearance in 486 days, his most recent demotion down to the lower tiers coming a couple years ago due to another serious knee injury. At 5-2 now he goes into the second week still with a chance at promotion back up in January depending on how he finishes…based on how others are doing I think 10 wins may be enough but ideally he’ll get 11 or 12. He started 0-2 but has now won 5 straight so hopefully he keeps it going. Right now at least 2 spots figure to be opening due to demotions (definitely one because Meisei won’t return tomorrow and that guarantees demotion) and at least one Juryo man above him is not getting promoted back up without a miracle. Elsewhere, still Onosato’s title to lose and time to start wondering if he can get the perfect championship, although 3 remain one back at 6-1 including Fujinokawa and Aonishiki, who is potentially halfway to Ozeki promotion consideration now. Hoshoryu remains 2 back at 5-2.
Finally, with today’s appearance Tamawashi’s latest Iron Man record was attained-he is now tied for 2nd place all-time in top tier appearances at 1444. He has 26 to go to tie the all-time record, meaning if he continues showing up every day he will set that record on March 2026 Day 4. The overall total match record? Still 10 tournaments away. It’s 1891 and he’s at 1740. So he’d have to make it through the July 2027 Tournament.
Juryo:
Fujiryoga (J13) beat Wakanosho (J14)
Tsurugisho (J11) beat Shiden (J14)
Asasuiryu (J12) beat Tamashoho (J11)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Himukamaru (J13)
Kitanowaka (J12) beat Hakuyozan (J10)
Kayo (J8) beat Hidenoumi (J9)
Shirokuma (J7) beat Nishinoryu (J9)
Takerufuji (J7) beat Kazekeno (J8)
Kagayaki (J4) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Daiseizan (J3) beat Nishikigi (J6)
Kotoeiho (J2) beat Asahakuryu (J2)
Tochitaikai (J5) beat Fujiseiun (J1)
Hatsuyama (J5) beat Hitoshi (J1)
Leader: Fujiryoga (7-0)
Of note: Fujiryoga now is the only unbeaten wrestler left in the top 2 tiers as his impressive rookie debut effort continues, with a resurgent Shirokuma right behind at 6-1 along with Daiseizan. Fujiryoga goes for promotion tomorrow against Tohakuryu while Hatsuyama will be the Juryo man getting his turn in the top tier tomorrow. He is currently 5-2 with still a chance at promotion up if he can keep winning and get a little help.
Lower tier notes: Today is the first half of Promotion Day in the lower tiers, where the co-leaders will be 4-0 and thus secure promotions for the next tournament. Most of the Makushita 3-0 wrestlers will be going for promotion tomorrow as there is just one at 4-0 after today and nearly a dozen more up tomorrow, with most if not all facing off so the co-leader ranks will thin quickly. No match for Enho today as expected, he’ll be back in action tomorrow trying to go to 3-1. The Sandanme currently has 4 at 4-0 with another 10 at 3-0 competing tomorrow. The Jonidan has 6 currently at 4-0 with 14 more at 3-0 to compete tomorrow, while the Jonokuchi has 5 currently at 3-0.
Reminder; NHK World Japan will have 50 minutes of LIVE top tier coverage FOR FREE tomorrow beginning at 12:10 AM PT/3:10 AM ET.