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.