Here are the quick results from today’s Day 6 of the November 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita
Makuuchi (top tier):
Asakoryu (J17) beat Shishi (J16)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Kayo (J3)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Chiyoshoma (M14)
Bushozan (M17) beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Tamawashi (M11) beat Ryuden (M13)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Hokutofuji (M12)
Takarafuji (M10) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Takayasu (M9) beat Meisei (M11)
Miforifuji (M9) beat Endo (M7)
Gonoyama (M8) beat Takanosho (M6)
Tobizaru (M5) beat Roga (M8)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Nishikigi (M6) beat Oshoma (M4)
Ura (M2) beat Oho (M1)
Shodai (K) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Kirishima (S) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Chiranoumi (M4) beat Daieisho (S)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Atamifuji (M3)
Kotozakura (O) beat Abi (M2)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Onosato (O)
Leader: Onokatsu, Hoshoryu (6-0)
Of note: Victory came at a potentially high price for Mitakeumi as he appeared to be seriously injured. At the end, when both rikishi fell out of the ring, Mitakeumi landed hard in his left shoulder/upper arm and could not move. He had to be loaded onto a gurney and taken out on a stretcher. If he can’t complete tomorrow, Takanosho will get the fusen. Let’s just hope it’s not serious because Mitakeumi was off to a great start at 5-1 after today. After taking his first loss today, a freebie would put Takanosho at 6-1 and keep him potentially just one off the lead or maybe put him back into a tie for the lead. Kirishima’s first win also saw him potentially get injured, it appears his foot/ankle bent quite awkwardly at the end of his match, he was limping a bit afterwards so we’ll see what happens there. At 1-5 his Ozeki hopes this time are gone. Elsewhere, Onosato has now lost 2 losses after taking a second straight loss to Wakatakakage, who beat him in September. He’s got the always-unpredictable Ura tomorrow. The other Ozeki are back in top form so far as Hoshoryu is a co-leader at 6-0 while Kotozakura is 5-1. Kotozakura has Atamifuji tomorrow while Hoshoryu has Abi finishing up his Ozeki rounds-a win could make Abi a leading contender for the Outstanding Performance Award if eligible.
Juryo:
Oshoumi (J14) beat Kotoeiho (J13)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Obara (Ms4)
Aonishiki (J11) beat Nabatame (J12)
Onosho (J10) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Wakaikari (J13)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Daishoho (J9)
Mitoryu (J8) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Hidenoumi (J7) beat Tohakuryu (J6) by default/withdrawal
Daiamami (J9) beat Shiden (J6)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Tomokaze (J5)
Tamashoho (J4) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Shimazuumi (J5) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Shirokuma (J3) beat Kitanowaka (J1)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Hakuoho (J2)
Leader: Oshoumi (6-0)
WITHDRAWAL: Tohakuryu (J6). Unknown. Status uncertain. Hidenoumi got the fusen as a result. Already out for tomorrow, if he can’t return he would finish the equivalent of 2-13 and probably be demoted to Makushita (he was 2-3 coming into today).
Of note: Oshoumi somehow got a second chance in Juryo despite going 6-9 at this rank in September, which should have met demotion to Makushita. He’s made the most of it, already matching his September win total and remaining the sole leader. He gets Daishoho tomorrow. At the bottom, Chiyomaru seems headed back to Makushita as in his latest return to Juryo he is now 0-6 after the loss to Onosho, who is 2-4 as he tries to stay in the top 2 tiers. Not looking good either for fellow newcomer Wakaikari who is now 1-5.
Lower tier notes: With his loss as the Makushita man in Juryo today, Obara will be demoted as he is now 0-4, joining Kamito as early Makushita demotions. As Promotion Day begins tomorrow in the lower tiers, the Makushita has 14 at 3-0 so any of those who win over the next 2 days remain tied for the lead and will be promoted. In the Sandanme, no match for Enho today. He’s among 21 tied at 3-0 and will go for promotion tomorrow against Yurikisho, who also is 3-0. The Jonidan has 22 at 3-0 while the Jonokuchi has 3 at 3-0.
