Here are the quick results from today’s Day 8-the Halfway Point-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):
Chiyoshoma (M17) beat Oshoumi (M16)
Nishikifuji (M15) beat Sadanoumi (M16)
Hatsuyama (J5) beat Ryuden (M14)
Tokihayate (M14) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Mitakeumi (M13) beat Shonannoumi (M15)
Tomokaze (M12) beat Fujinokawa (M12)
Gonoyama (M13) beat Roga (M11)
Midorifuji (M9) beat Shishi (M11)
Kotoshoho (M10) beat Churanoumi (M7)
Abi (M7) beat Daieisho (M10)
Tobizaru (M9) beat Atamifuji (M6)
Ichiyamamoto (M8) beat Onokatsu (M6)
Kinbozan (M8) beat Shodai (M5)
Wakamotoharu (M2) beat Yoshinofuji (M5)
Wakatakakage (M1) beat Oshoma (M4)
Takanosho (K) beat Kirishima (M2)
Takayasu (K) beat Hakuoho (M1)
Aonishiki (S) beat Oho (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Onosato (Y) beat Tamawashi (M4)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Ura (M2)
Leader: Onosato (8-0)
Of note: Almost a 9th Kinboshi for Tamawashi but Onosato stayed in the ring on the edge long enough for the Iron Man to go down first and keep the Yokozuna unbeaten. Tamawashi is now #2 all-time in top tier appearances with 25 to go to the record. Aonishiki is the only wrestler one back at 7-1 with Hoshoryu in a group at 6-2. Outside of the absent Meisei still no demotions yet but that could change tomorrow. Tomorrow may be the last of the Kinboshi chances for this tournament as both Yokozuna have yet to start the Sanyaku slate and they’ll face each other on the final day.
Ozeki Watch (unofficial): If Aonishiki can get 4 more wins that will continue rumblings that he could be considered for promotion in only his second Sanyaku appearance as it would be 3 straight 11-win efforts. He has a good chance to protect his rank tomorrow as he gets 2-6 Hiradoumi.
Juryo:
Asasuiryu (J12) beat Tsurugisho (J11)
Wakanosho (J14) beat Hakuyozan (J10)
Fujiryoga (J13) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Nishinoryu (J9) beat Himukamaru (J13)
Kitanowaka (J12) beat Kayo (J8)
Tamashoho (J11) beat Kazekeno (J8)
Takerufuji (J7) beat Hidenoumi (J9)
Shiden (J14) beat Shirokuma (J7)
Kagayaki (J4) beat Nishikigi (J6)
Daiseizan (J3) beat Kotoeiho (J2)
Asahakuryu (J4) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Tochitaikai (J5) beat Hitoshi (J1)
Asanoyama (J2) beat Fujiseiun (J1)
Leader: Fujiryoga (8-0)
Of note: The Juryo rookie becomes the first wrestler to clinch promotion in the top 2 tiers (Onosato clinched a winning record and Yokozuna can’t be demoted) and now has just Daiseizan one behind at 7-1. 4 are at 6-2 including Asanoyama, who is getting closer to a potential top tier return for the first time in over 500 days when/if it happens. What may help him is that Hitoshi won’t be going back up unless he wins out as he is now 1-7 and on the verge of demotion.
Lower tier notes: With Promotion Day now completed the Makushita leaderboard is down to 7 remaining at 4-0, with 2 of them-Tochimusashi & Kazuma-having a chance at Juryo promotion if they finish 7-0. If Tochimusashi gets promoted he would be back in Juryo for the first time in 2 years, ironically his only winning record in the second tier resulted in his first Juryo Championship, every other time (4 so far) resulted in demotion. Enho won his match today and is now at 3-1, needing one more win for promotion. The Sandanme has 9 at 4-0 with promotions clinched. The Jonidan has 12 at 4-0 while the Jonokuchi has 4 at 4-0.
UPDATE: Meisei will return/enter on Day 10. Any wins he can get should guarantee he will not be demoted to Makushita in January. His only hope to stay in the top tier, and it’s incredibly slim, is to win all 6 of his matches.