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Sumo-March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 3 Results (3/10/2026) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 3 of the March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Fujiryoga (M17) beat Kotoeiho (M17)
Kinbozan (M16) beat Asasuiryu (J2)
Asahakuryu (M16) beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Mitakeumi (M15)
Tobizaeu (M15) beat Asanoyama (M12)
Fujiseiun (M13) beat Asakoryu (M12)
Roga (M10) beat Oshoumi (M11)
Gonoyama (M10) beat Shishi (M11)
Shodai (M8) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Ura (M8) beat Tokihayate (M9)
Kotoshobo (M5) beat Ichitamamoto (M6)
Oshoma (M7) beat Abi (M5) by default/withdrawal
Oho (M3) beat Daieisho (M4)
Takanosbo (M4) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Takayasu (S) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Kirishima (S) beat Atamifuji (K)
Kotozakura (O) beat Churanoumi (M2)
Aonishiki (O) beat Wakatakakage (M1)
Fujinokawa (M2) beat Onosato (Y). KINBOSHI!!! The first career Gold Star Victory for Fujinokawa!
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Yoshinofuji (M1)
WITHDRAWAL: Abi (M5). Back (simple explanation). Out about a week. That means there is a chance he could return this tournament but it would be to soften the blow of demotion and try to avoid the equivalent of 0-15. His top tier position is probably safe if he can’t return but at worst it’s a toss-up. A return with one win should be enough Oshoma got the fusen as a result.
Of note: Oh-no-sato! What is going on with Onosato? This is the first time the Yokozuna has begun a tournament 0-3 in his career and he is almost halfway to what would be the first losing record in his career. As a Yokozuna he can’t be demoted but from what I’ve seen he has been exposed technique-wise and doesn’t appear injured unless Nishonoseki is not telling us something. Tomorrow could be big trouble for Onosato…Yoshinofuji, who has taken two Kinboshi from the Yokozuna in their two medtings the last 2 tournamrnts. It does help Hoshoryu who is off to a 3-0 start as he tries for his first championship as a Yokozuna. But he must face a now-very-motivated Fujinokawa tomorrow. There is also an important co-leader clash between Takayasu & Kotozakura who are both 3-0.
Also of note-Tobizaru won by a non-winning technique-isamiashi, frontal step out. Asanoyama was about to push Tobizaru out but as The Flying Monkey went down & out at the edge of the dohyo, Asanoyama inadvertently stepped out first with his right foot before Tobizaru’s body touched the ground, a result upheld after a judges conference. So while Tobizaru won, Asanoyama caused himself to lose, albeit unintentionally.
Yokozuna Watch: Aonishiki bounced back from his first loss today with a win to improve to 2-1. Too early to speculate but every win helps. While best-case is winning a 3rd straight championship for promotion, yet another playoff appearance would also be enough or a runner-up with at least 12 wins. He faces Churanoumi tomorrow.

And Finally…Tamawashi’s next Iron Man record cones tomorrow when he will claim the all-time record for top tier appearances at 1471. Hopefully it gives him some better luck as he’s 0-3 so far.

Juryo:
Fujitensei (J13) beat Hakuyozan (Ms2)
Kazekeno (J14) beat Tsurugisho (J12)
Toshinofuji (J11) beat Kotokuzan (J14)
Kazuma (J11) beat Shimazuumi (J13)
Togakuryu (J10) beat Nishikigi (J12)
Hatsuyama (J9) beat Tamashoho (J9)
Kitanowaka (J8) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Kyokukaiyu (J7) beat Meisei (J7)
Shonannouni (J8) beat Kayo (J6)
Kagayaki (J5) beat Shirokuma (J5)
Takerufuji (J4) beat Hitoshi (J6)
Wakanosho (J3) beat Daiseizan (J3)
Tomokaze (J2) beat Nishinoryu (J4)
Ryuden (J1) beat Sadanoumi (J1)

Lower tier notes: No match for Enho in Makushita today, his second match is scheduled for tomorrow against fellow ex-salaried wrestler Shimanoumi.

UPDATE: Onosato has WITHDRAWN. No word as to why or status going forward. If he misses 5 or more days it will be his first career losing record. Yoshinofuji will get the fusen as a result, but not another Kinboshi. Nikkan Sports reports Onosato said he physcially was “okay” after today’s loss which suggests he’ll be back in a couple days.

New Japan TAMASHII 2/28/2026 Results

New Japan’s TAMASHII sub-label ran their latest event on 2/28, their first of the year showcasing training wrestlers from Australia, New Zealand & the Oceania region.

The event was held at Magere Arts Center in Auckland, New Zealand. There is/was no live or on demand broadcast but there is a chance some matches will be available on YouTube at a later date.

The paid attendance was not announced.

Match 1: Thor Keith beat Darryl Voll.

Match 2: Dorian Webber & Graham Hughes bear Bee Numan & Lance Adams.

Match 3: Nico Bell beat TJ Illes.

Match 4: Johnny Recon & Liam Erikson beat Don Fale & Maximillion.

Match 5: EC Brownie beat James Shaw.

Main Event: TAMASHII Tag Team Champions The Pretty Boys beat Kawa Kupa & Toa to retain the titles. V2 for the champs.

No word on when the next event will be.

RUMOR: Major Tokyo Wrestling Venue Closing? (Updated x3)

This has not been confirmed by the venue yet, and I can’t get more info because the reporting site appears to be geoblocked or restricted (I’ll try using VPN later to get to it), but Japanese site Kakutolog is reporting on socials that Shinjuku Face in Tokyo, which is celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary this year, will close this fall. The site cautions the venue has not announced anything official and is still advertising events-both pro wrestling and music as it is also a concert/theater venue-into May, but also fueling this are is an announcement from Bar123, a pro wrestling themed bar stating the same, who also shared a post from Marigold wrestler Minami Komomo, who possibly started all this a week or two ago in announcing Marigold will run at Kinshicho Marui, which is a shopping center in Sumida City, Tokyo. But perhaps it is also an affiliated Marui Annex in Shinjuku. Nonetheless it bears monitoring as a closure of Shinjuku Face would have a huge impact on wrestling as many indies as well as DDT, Pro Wrestling NOAH, Tokyo Joshi Pro and others frequently run there…all really but New Japan and, to a minimal extent, All-Japan. Again, nothing official on this yet.

More as it becomes available.

UPDATE: Sadly, it’s now official. Shinjuku Face will close at the end of September.

UPDATE 2: The closure is because the venue’s lease is expiring after what will be 21 years. Many Japanese & foreign wrestlers who have competed there are posting on social media about this.

UPDATE 3: Now there are reports the closure is because the building it’s housed in will need to be rebuilt due to aging. The venue is at least 7 stories tall and houses much more than the venue. The company that operates the venue is looking at building a new venue in Tokyo and if it’s in Shinjuku they likely would call it Shinjuku Face again.

Pro Wrestling NOAH 3/9/2026 Results

To bridge the gap somewhat between MONDAY MAGIC seasons, Pro Wrestling NOAH held UNIVERSE MAGIC 2036 today, a special one-off event with the start of an 8-man tournament featuring CyberFight-affiliated promotions. The tournament is single-elimination.

Today’s event was held at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo and can be watched on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE.

The paid attendance was not announced.

Match 1: Takeru Inoue & Sentaro Motojima beat Toki Hiromi (?) & Nobuhiko Kimura. Inoue pinned Kimura.

Match 2: UNIVERSE CUP: Sanshiro Talagi beat The Great Mummy.

Match 3: UNIVERSE CUP: Naomichi Marufuji beat Kuroshio TOKYO Japan.

Match 4: Mayu Iwatani, Mika Iwata & Mio Momomo vs. Takumi Iroha, Miyuki Takase & Utami Hayashishita went to a 20 minute time limit draw.

Match 5: UNIVERSE CUP: The Great Sasuke beat Isami Kodaka.

Main Event: UNIVERSE CUP: Hayabusa (2.0) beat Yumehito Imanari.

No word yet on when the Semifinals will be but the schedule suggests 4/6 at the next UNIVERSE MAGIC event.

The next event is 3/17 at Hodogaya Public Hall in Kanagawa. There will be no live broadcast. On demand TBA but it currently is not on the schedule.

Ganbare Pro 3/7/2026 Results

Ganbare Pro ran their latest event Saturday in Tokyo.

Saturday’s event was held at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Tokyo and will be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE Wednesday (PT)/Thursday (ET).

The announced paid attendance was 143.

There was a late change to Match 2 due to Morka Haruhi being pulled off the event. Fever. Mainly precautionary as Haruhi stated on social media she was feeling much better earlier in the week but didn’t want to get anyone else sick.

Match 1: Yumehito Imanari beat Sentaro Motojima.

Match 2: Ken Ohka, Akira Koji & Kotaro Suzuki beat Chou-un Shiryu, Trans-Am Hiroshi & Chika. Koji beat Shiryu with STO.

Match 3: Shigehiro Irie beat Shota Kawakami.

Match 4: Shoko Nakajima (Tokyo Joshi Pro) beat YuuRI.

Match 5: Shuichiro Katsumura & Yuya Susumu beat Keisuke Ishii & Shinichiro Tominaga. Susumu beat Tomonaga with a crossface.

Main Event: Spirit Of Ganbare World Openweight Champion Mizuki Watase beat Takuya Wada to retain the title. V1 for Watase.

The next event is 3/28. On demand on 4/1-4/2.

Sumo-March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament Day 2 Results (3/9/2026) (Top 2 Tiers) (Updated)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 2 of the March 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Fujiryoga (M17) beat Sadanoumi (J1)
Asahakuryu (M16) beat Kotoeiho (M17)
Mitakeumi (M15) beat Kinbozan (M16)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Fujiseiun (M13)
Asakoryu (M12) beat Shishi (M11)
Asanoyama (M12) beat Oshoumi (M11)
Gonoyama (M10) beat Tokihayate (M9)
Roga (M10) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Ura (M8) beat Oshoma (M7)
Shodai (M8) beat Hakunofuji (M7) by default/withdrawal
Ichiyamamoto (M6) beat Abi (M5)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Onokatsu (M6) by default/withdrawal
Hiradoumi (M3) beat Daieisho (M4)
Takanosho (M4) beat Oho (M3)
Churanoumi (M2) beat Kirishima (S)
Takayasu (S) beat Fujinokawa (M2)
Yoshinofuji (M1) beat Aonishiki (O)
Kotozakura (O) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Hosboryu (Y) beat Wakatakakage (M1)
Atamifuji (K) beat Onosato (Y)
WITHDRAWALS: Onokatsu (M6), Hakuoho (M7). Onokatsu-left knee. Status uncertain. Occurred during his match yesterday, he was notably limping for a moment afterwards (at the end he went down backwards in a squat and a little awkward, maybe a hyperextension). No word on his condition. Hakuoho-Lisfranc (toe). Aggravation of January’s injury. Tournament over. Out about 3 weeks. This means there is a slight chance of demotion to Juryo because he will be the equivalent of 0-15. Kotoshoho & Shodai both got the fusen as a result.
Of note: O(h)no(sato)…only Day 2 but this is not good. Only the second time he has started 0-2, the first time was at Seliwake in July 2024 when he finished 9-6 and won a Special Prize. Yesterday his pulling/push down technique was his undoing. I haven’t seen today’s match yet. No second Kinboshi for Wakatakakage as Hoshoryu beat him today for a 2-0 start.
Yokozuna Watch-let’s panic/not panic about Aonishiki losing today. The last two tournaments were exceptions to him losing on one or both the first 2 days but yes it’s concerning since this is his first chance at promotion. But not all-or-nothing yet.

Juryo:
Kazekeno (J14) beat Tochitaikai (Ms1)
Shimazuumi (J13) beat Kotokuzan (J14)
Fujitensei (J13) beat Tsurugisho (J12)
Kazuma (J11) beat Nishikigi (J12)
Toshinofuji (J11) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Dewanoryu (J10) beat Tamashoho (J9)
Kitanowaka (J8) beat Hatsuyama (J9)
Shonannouni (J8) beat Meisei (J7)
Kyokukaiyu (J7) beat Kayo (J6)
Hitoshi (J6) beat Kagayaki (J5$
Takerufuji (J4) beat Shirokuma (J5)
Nishinoryu (J4) beat Daiseizan (J3)
Wakanosho (J3) beat Tonokaze (J2)
Asasuiryu (J2) beat Ryuden (J1)

Lower tier notes: No match for Enho today as expected following his opening day win. His second match will likely be Wednesday on Day 4 as I do not see him on tomorrow’s schedule.

UPDATE: Abi has WITHDRAWN. Third lumbar transverse protrusion fracture per a loose translation of the report from Nikkan Sports. In other words, back. Out about a week. That means a return is possible but at 0-2 it virtually guarantees demotion. Oshoma will get the fusen tomorrow as a result.

GLEAT 3/8/2026 Results (Updated 3/10/2026)

GLEAT ran a Lidet UWF event today, the 8th event in their sub-brand series featuring their spin on the 1980s UWF promotion that’s closer to shootfighting than wrestling (primarily in that there are no pinfalls and a point-based system is also used).

Today’s event was held at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Tokyo and should be available on demand on YouTube at a later date. There was no live broadcast.

The announced paid attendance was 128.

Match 1: Double Bout: Shinya Aoki & Tyson Maeguchi vs. Yukimitsu Takahashi & Kentaro Hachisu went to a 20 minute time limit draw.

Match 2: SIngle Bout: Sakura Mizushima beat Nana Matsubashi by submission.

Match 3: Single Bout: Naoya Nomura beat Ryuji Hijikata by ref stoppage (technical submission).

Match 4: Double Bout: Marino Saihara & Riko Fukuknaga beat Yukina Uehara & Chii Aoba. Fukunaga beat Aoba with STF.

Match 5: In a GLEAT MMA Jiu-jitsu wearing-gi fight with 5 1-minute rounds, T-Hawk vs. Kabuto Mitomi went to a time limit draw.

Match 6: Single Bout: Takanori Ito beat Tetsuya izuchi by TKO. As a result, Ito gets the next Lidet UWF Championship shot against the winner of the main event.

Main Event: Single Bout: Soma Watanabe beat Lidet UWF Champion Katsuhiko Nakajima by ref stoppage (technical submission) to win the title. Watanabe becomes the 4th Lidet UWF Champion. Miracle comeback win because he was down 5-1 on points and one from losing. The long nightmare for GLEAT with Nakajima hinting at sealing the title and doing away with it is finally over. This means Watanabe’s first defense will be against Ito.

The next event is Thursday at Shinjuku Face for G PROWRESTLING. Broadcast plans TBA.

3/10/2026 UPDATE: The event is now available on demand on YouTube.

DDT 3/8/2026 Results

DDT finished up their busy house show weekend with an event in Osaka.

Today’s event was held at 176BOX in Osaka and will be available on demand on WRESTLE UNIVERSE Tuesday (PT)/Wednesday (ET). There was no live broadcast.

The paid attendance was not announced.

Match 1: Naomi Yoshimura & Yuki Ishida beat Junta Miyawaki & Antonio Honda. Yoshimura pinned Honda.

Match 2: In a handicap match, Yuki Ueno & Kazuma Sumi beat Danshoku Dieno, Kazuki Hirata & Akito in 4 seconds when Ueno [pinned Hirata. Which led to…
Match 2 (again): In an elimination match, Yuki Ueno & Kazuma Sumi beat Danshoku Dieno, Kazuki Hirata & Akito. Order of elimination: Ueno & Dieno together, Akito by Sumi, Hirata by Sumi.

Match 3: Takeshi Masada, Yuya Koroku & Daichi Sato beat Chris Brookes, HARASHIMA & Hinata Kasai. Masada pinned Kasai.

Match 4: Sanshiro Takagi & Rukiya beat Jun Akiyama & Tomomoitsu Matsunaga. Rukiya pinned matsunaga after a running elbow butt.

Match 5; MAO, Yukio Naya & Viente Maligno beat Daisuke Sasaki, Hideki Okatani & Illusion. MAO pinned Illusion.

Main Event: KANON beat To-y.

The next event is Wednesday at Shinjuku Face in Tokyo. Live streaming on WRESTLE UNIVERSE will begin at 3 AM PT/6 AM ET.

All-Japan 3/8/2026 Results

All-Japan ran NEW AGE CHRONICLE Z FINAL today, the end of the Rising Hayato Produced series for wrestlers with 10 years or less experience. Hayato previously announced this would be the final event in the series that has ran for over 2 years and has been quite successful.

Today’s event was held at Shin-Kiba 1st Ring in Tokyo and can be watched on demand on AJPW.TV.

The announced paid attendance was 337, a legit advance sellout.

Match 1: Ryo Inoue & Gaia Hox beat Dan Tamura & Nobuhiko Kimura. Inoue pinned Kimura after a buzzsaw kick.

Match 2: Hokuto Omori beat Jiro Shinbashi (Dragon Gate).

Match 3: In a handicap match, Odyssey beat Seigo Tachibana & Shota Kofuji by pinning Kofuji.

Match 4: Ren Ayabe & Talos beat Mochizuki Junior & Kazuma Kimura (Dragon Gate). Ayabe beat Kimura with Iron Maiden.

Main Event: Atsuki Aoyagi, Jun Saito & Yuma Anzai beat Rising Hayato, Rei Saito & Ryuki Honda. Anzai pinned Hayato after Gimlet.

The next event is 3/15 at Korakuen Hall. Live streaming on AJPW.TV will begin Saturday at 7:15 PM PT/10:15 PM ET.

New Japan 3/8/26 Results

New Japan continued the New Japan Cup today in Hyogo, finishing up Round 1 as the 24-man field is now down to 16.

Today’s event was held at Baycom General Gym in Hyogo and can be watched on demand on New Japan World. You can also watch the first 2 matches FOR FREE on YouTube.

The announced paid attendance was 2511.

Match 1: Masatora Yasuda & Yuya Uemura beat Daiki Nagai & Drilla Moloney. Uemura beat Nagai with a chicken wing.

Match 2; Great-O-Khan & HENARE beat Tomoaki Honma & Boltin Oleg. Khan beat Honma with Domination Claw.

Match 3: Jacob Austin Young, Francesco Akira & Jake Lee beat Tatsuya Matsumoto, YOSHI-HASHI & Hirooki Goto. Young pinned Matsumoto after Bite The Dust.

Match 4: Kosei Fujita & Hartley Jackson beat Zane Jay & Callum Newman. Jackson pinned Jay after Death Valley Bomb.

Match 5: Toru Yano, Aaron Wolf & Satoshi Kojima beat Dick Togo, Yujiro Takahashi & Ren Narita. Yano pinned Togo.

Match 6: Yota Tsuji & Shingo Takagi beat Yoshinobu Kanemaru & Don Fale. Takagi pinned Kanemaru after Burning Dragon.

New Japan Cup Round 1:
Match 7: Shota Umino beat Chase Owens. As a result, Umino advances to Round 2 and will face Yujiro Takahashi.
Main Event: Ryohei Oiwa beat Yuto Ice (Ice Baby). As a result, Oiwa advances to Round 2 and will face Zack Sabre Jr.

The next event is Tuesday at Shigeto Arena in Okayama with the start of Round 2. Live streaming on New Japan World will begin at 2:30 AM PT/5:30 AM ET.