Here are the quick results from today’s Day 5 of the November 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo
Makuuchi (top tier):
Kyokukaiyu (M16) beat Onokatsu (J1)
Daiseizan (M17) beat Kitanowaka (M15$
Arashifuji (M16) beat Tamawashi (M15)
Dewanoryu (M14) beat Tokihayate (M14)
Ichiyamamoto (M12) beat Asasuiryu (M13)
Asahakuryu (M11) beat Toshinofuji (M13)
Takanosho (M11) beat Abi (M12)
Oshoma (M9) beat Oho (M10)
Nishikifuji (M8) beat Shishi (M10)
Roga (M8) beat Asakoryu (M9)
Kimbozan (M7) beat Kotoshoho (M6)
Wakamotoharu (M7) beat Hiradoumi (M5)
Gonoyama (M5) beat Daieisho (M4)
Fujiryoga (M1) beat Takerufuji (M4)
Yoshinofuji (K) beat Churanoumi (K)
Atamifuji (S) beat Fujinowaka (S)
Aonishiki (O) beat Hakunofuji (M3)
Kirishima (O) beat Asanoyama (M1)
Kotozakura (O) beat Takayasu (M3)
Fujiseiun (M2) beat Hoshoryu (Y). KINBOSHI!!! The first career Gold Star Victory for Fujiseiun!
Onosato (Y) beat Ura (M2)
Leader: Atamifuji (5-0)
Of note: Hoshoryu is now a 5-alarm fire. 2-0 to 3 straight Kinboshi amidst title-or-retire rumblings from his stablemaster? It really pains me to say it as a fan, but it’s over. He’s done. Even rallying to 12-3 and a title won’t be enough because history says he also is not beating Aonishiki. And keep in mind the Yokozuna could already have at least 2 more titles if not for Aonishiki beating him in playoffs. If he is forced to retire, bear in mind that as a Yokozuna he will have 5 years of temporary elder stock to find a more permanent position, which probably won’t be at Tatsunami Beya because the current Tatsunami is only, if I remember correct, either 56 or 58, meaning he has 6-9 years left before mandatory retirement at 65 (but there’s also a chance stablemate Meisei has the elder stock). I watched his second loss yesterday and that was lack of significant effort. The drama heightens. Tomorrow could be 4 if he loses to Takayasu…but the Yokozuna has 5 straight wins between them. Takayasu’s last win was March 2025. Onosato? 4-1 with 4 straight wins now, looking good despite some scares.
Ozeki Watch-Atamifuji now needs 8 more wins to get to 13 and is still the sole leader. A championship with 12+ wins also may be enough.
Juryo:
Ryuho (J14) beat Tokifudo (J13)
Tamashoho (J12) beat Hatsuyama (J14)
Meisei (J13) beat Sadanoumi (J11)
Asahifuji (J12) beat Tomokaze (J11)
Wakanosho (J10) beat Mitakeumi (J9)
Enho (J10) beat Tohakuryu (J8)
Nabatame (J6) beat Midorifuji (J6)
Tanji (J7) beat Shonannoumi (J6)
Ryuden (J5) beat Hitoshi (J7)
Wakatakakage (J5) beat Kayo (J4)
Tobizaru (J2) beat Kazuma (J4)
Kazekeno (J2) beat Shodai (J3)
Kagayaki (J3) beat Chiyoshoma (J1)
Leader: Wakatakakage, Tamashoho (5-0)
Of note: Asahifuji definitely is in Asahifuji form as the super-rookie now has 4 straight wins after a Day 1 loss and remains just one off the lead with 5 others including Enho, who bounced back from his first loss yesterday. Hitoshi returned after missing 3 days due to an orbital bone fracture. He gets Wakatakakage tomorrow while Tamashoho faces Tomokaze.
Lower tier notes: Sunamusashi won for a second straight day to improve to 3-0 in Jonokuchi, one win from promotion to Jonidan in his debut tournament. No match for Eisei today so he’ll be going for 3-0 tomorrow. Same for Moriurara at 1-1.
(After posting I saw an article from Hochi Sports stating Hoshoryu is STILL IN for tomorrow, talking Tatsunami out of potential withdrawal)