Here are the quick results from today’s Day 14-the penultimate day-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):
Fujinokawa (M12) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Tomokaze (M12) beat Meisei (M18)
Gonoyama (M13) beat Shishi (M11)
Chiyoshoma (M17) beat Roga (M11)
Daieisho (M10) beat Nishikifuji (M15)
Mitakeumi (M13) beat Kotoshoho (M10)
Kinbozan (M6) beat Shonannoumi (M15)
Ryuden (M14) beat Abi (M7)
Onokatsu (M6) beat Sadanoumi (M16)
Ichiyamamoto (M8) beat Yoshinofuji (M5)
Oshoumi (M16) beat Hiradoumi (M3)
Ura (M3) beat Tobizaru (M9)
Kirishima (M2) beat Tokihayate (M14)
Wakamotoharu (M2) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Hakuoho (M1) beat Tamawashi (M4)
Churanoumi (M7) beat Wakatakakage (M1)
Takanosho (K) beat Oshoma (M4)
Takayasu (K) beat Atamifuji (M6)
Oho (S) beat Shodai (M5)
Kotozakura (O) beat Onosato (Y)
Aonishiki (S) beat Hoshoryu (Y)
Leader: Onosato, Hoshoryu, Aonishiki (11-3)
Of note: The championship scenarios tomorrow are simple-if Aonishiki beats Kotozakura, there will be a playoff against the Onosato-Hoshoryu winner. If Aonishiki loses, the Yokozuna Showdown tomorrow is for the championship. Kotozakura protected his Ozeki rank again with an 8th win today but continues a disappointing year where he has mainly started good but really slumped in the second week, but this time there may have been some injury concerns coming in and even brief rumblings he might sit out.
Ozeki Watch-Aonishiki has his 11 wins so that streak remains intact. If he wins the championship tomorrow, there is a chance of promotion. If he doesn’t, he’s looking at needing 10 or 11 wins in January. 10 if he wins tomorrow, 11 if he loses.
Juryo:
Nishinoryu (J9) beat Tsurugisho (J11)
Takerufuji (J7) beat Asasuiryu (J12)
Himukamaru (J13) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Nishikigi (J6)
Harsuyama (J5) beat Hakuyozan (J10)
Tochitaikai (J5) beat Hidenoumi (J9)
Kitanowaka (J12) beat Kagayaki (J4)
Asanoyama (J4) beat Fujiryoga (J13)
Tamashoho (J11) beat Daiseizen (J3)
Kotoeiho (J2) beat Wakanosho (J14)
Asahakuryu (J2) beat Shirokuma (J7)
Kayo (J8) beat Hitoshi (J1)
Fujiseiun (J1) beat Kazekeno (J8)
Leader: Fujiryoga (12-2)
Of note: Despite the loss today, Fujiryoga still controls his destiny. If he wins tomorrow or Asanoyama loses, he is the champion. If Fujiryoga loses and Asanoyama wins, there will be a playoff rematch. The only thing Fujiryoga probably lost today was any real chance at promotion to the top tier in January. 13-2 and a title probably means J1. 12-3 should mean J2 or J3 with a championship, maybe J4 without. With this win, I feel confident saying Asanoyama will be promoted back to the top tier in January between 11-3 so far at J4 and pending demotions ahead of him (and those not being promoted-Hitoshi will be major demoted, stablemate Asahakuryu will be promoted, Daiseizan needs to win tomorrow otherwise it’s a toss-up but with 9 wins at J3 I lean towards no, Kotoeiho will go back up with a win tomorrow but toss-up if he loses, Fujiseiun clinched promotion today).
Lower tier notes: No match for Enho today as expected, His final match will be tomorrow, he has already clinched promotion at 4-2 and will stay in Makushita in January, but 5-2 can mean a bigger move up and a better chance at Juryo promotion in March.
Reminder: NHK World Japan will have 90 minutes of LIVE top tier coverage of the Final Day FOR FREE, including the championship matches, playoff if necessary, awards ceremony and champion’s interview, beginning TONIGHT at 11:30 PM PT/2:30 AM ET. All top tier matches will be streamed LIVE on NHK World Premium beginning at 11 PM PT/2 AM ET (it is available in the US on participating cable/satellite providers or by subscribing to Jme TV, which currently has a discount promotion on paid subscriptions or you may be able to get a 5 day free trial without the promos). I will be trying to do LIVE results of the top 2 tiers, including Juryo, beginning at 8 PM PT/11 PM ET. Depending on the order of matches, this may include the Jonidan playoff.