Here are the quick results from today’s Day 12 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):
Takerufuji (J4) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Asanoyama (M12) beat Kotoeiho (M17)
Oshoumi (M11) beat Fujiryoga (M17)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Roga (M10)
Mitakeumi (M15) beat Tokihayate (M9)
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Tamawashi (M9)
Asakoryu (M12) beat Ura (M8)
Asahakuryu (M16) beat Shodai (M8)
Shishi (M11) beat Oshoma (M7)
Kinbozan (M16) beat Hakunofuji (M7)
Takanosho (M4) beat Fujiseiun (M13)
Fujinokawa (M2) beat Churanoumi (M2)
Wakatakakage (M1) beat Ichiyamamoto (M6)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Yoshinofuji (M1)
Abi (M5) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Oho (M3) beat Atamifuji (K)
Hiradoumi (M3) beat Takayasu (S)
Daieisho (M4) beat Aonishiki (O)
Kotozakura (O) beat Gonoyama (M10)
Kirishima (S) beat Hoshoryu (Y)
Leader: Kirishima (11-1)
Of note: It’s almost Kirishima’s to lose but now he needs Hoshoryu to beat Kotoshoho tomorrow. They have met once this past year (September) and Hoshoryu won. Kirishima has Oho tomorrow, Oho beat Kirishima in January to stop a 3-match winning streak by Kirishima, so they are at 3-2 Kirishima this last year. Also tomorrow is the Ozeki Showdown-Kotozakura has once again protected his rank, now Aonishiki must win out just to protect his but he has won 4 straight against Kotozakura. A loss by Kirishima could also put Gonoyama back in contention. Also, another Takayasu epic collapse continues-that’s 5 straight losses after a 6-1 first week.
At the bottom, Ashakuryu has become the first to clinch promotion and protect his top tier spot at 8-4 at M16, most of the rest are taking it down to the wire.
Juryo:
Dewanoryu (J10) beat Kazuma (J11)
Tamashoho (J9) beat Fujitensei (J13)
Hatsuyama (J9) beat Kazekeno (J14)
Toshinofuji (J11) beat Kitanowaka (J8)
Kotokuzan (J14) beat Kyokukaiyu (J7)
Nishikigi (J12) beat Hitoshi (J6)
Tohakuryu (J10) beat Nishinoryu (J4)
Kagayaki (J5) beat Daiseizan (J3)
Wakanosho (J3) beat Shirokuma (J5)
Shonannoumi (J8) beat Asasuiryu (J2)
Tomokaze (J2) beat Tsurugisho (J12)
Ryuden (J1) beat Meisei (J7)
Kayo (J6) beat Sadanoumi (J1)
Leader: Dewanoryu (10-2)
Of note: Dewanoryu took control of the championship race today but it’s far from over. If Dewanoryu can win out and be champion at 13-2 he would have a slight chance at the top tier. Wakanosho probably needs one more win to get to the top tier in May. At the bottom, Fujitensei is now at risk of demotion to Makushita and needs to win out to have any chance at staying in Juryo. That means 4 probably or definitely demoted (Tsurugisho, Fujitensei, Shimazuumi, Kotokuzan) while Nishikigi is trying to hang on at 5-7. Kazekeno is safe at J14 as he has clinched promotion.
Lower tier notes: Tomorrow is Championship Day in the lower tiers and it’s going to be a lot of fun because we are virtually guaranteed a Final fay full of playoffs. First, the Makushita-if Wakanofuji beats Arashifuji, Wakanofuji is the champion. But if Wakanofuji loses, there will be AT LEAST a 6-way playoff because that means a 6-1 champion and at least 6 will have that record. But it could be 7 depending on Enho’s final match…which will not be tomorrow so he’ll have to wait a day or two. The Sandanme may be decided tomorrow with 3 left-first up, if Hogasho beats Gyotoku, there will be a playoff between Hogasho and the Tatsubayama-Nabatame winner. And if it’s Hogasho-Tatsubayama, that’s a playoff between Tokitsukaze stablemates. If Hogasho loses, Tatsubayama-Nabatame is for the championship. The Jonidan will have a playoff because there are 4 left at 6-0 and those will be narrowed down to 2 tomorrow. The Jonokichi is unsettled with 4 at 5-1, the last match involving them could be the championship match but if one of both of the other co-leaders win before that, there will be a playoff and it could be a 3-way or 4-way.
And here’s what to know about Enho’s promotion chances right now at 5-1: Of the 6 Makushita men above him (Enho is at Ms4), Okadyu is 5-1 at Ms2 and almost certainly will be promoted to Juryo. Hakuyozan is 4-2 at Ms2 and probably gets to Juryo with a win in his final match. If he loses, it’s a toss-up. At Ms1, Himukamatu & Tochitaikai are 3-3. Himukamaru will be in Juryo tomorrow to face Nishikigi. Tochitaikai also is in Juryo to face Fujitensei. Takakento is also promoted at Ms3 (4-3) while Hidenoumi is 3-3. So Enho really needs that last win to finish 6-1 then may need some help, but if one or both Ms1s lose too, Juryo chances go way up even though it means potentially fewer demotions. Worst case now will be Ms1 in May. For now it looks like Juryo demotions will open up 3-4 spots. Best-case is Nishikigi loses out and gets demoted to make 4 but that means Himukamaru likely takes a spot away. I only see 3 if Fujitensei gets to 7-8.