Here are the quick results from today’s Day 8-the Halfway Point-of the November 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo
Makuuchi (top tier):
Tamawaashi (M15) beat Kagayaki (J3)
Dewanoryu (M14) beat Kyokukaiyu (M16)
Toshinofuji (M13) beat Daiseizan (M17)
Takanosho (M11) beat Arashifuji (M16)
Kitanowaka (M15) beat Asahakuryu (M11)
Ichiyamamoto (M12) beat Shishi (M10)
Oho (M10) beat Asasuiryu (M13)
Abi (M12) beat Asakoryu (M9)
Nishikifuji (M8) beat Tokihayate (M13)
Koyoshoho (M6) beat Oshoma (M9)
Roga (M8) beat Hiradoumi (M5)
Wakamotoharu (M7) beat Gonoyama (M5)
Kinbozan (M7) beat Daieisho (M4)
Ura (M2) beat Takerufuji (M4)
Fujiryoga (M1) beat Churanoumi (K)
Asanoyama (M1) beat Yoshinofuji (K)
Atamifuji (S) beat Fujiseiun (M2)
Fujinokawa (S) beat Aonishiki (O)
Kirishima (O) beat Kotozakura (O)
Onosato (Y) beat Takayasu (M3)
Hakunofuji (M3) beat Hoshoryu (Y). KINBOSHI!!! The 6th career Gold Star Victory for Hakunofuji!
Leader: 5 at 7-1
Of note: Spoke too soon…Hoshoryu was righting the ship then of course along comes inconsistent and unpredictable Hakunofuji to cause another leak to spring because more often than not he wins against the Yokozuna. Now Hoshoryu is back to .500 at 4-4, championship hopes pretty much gone (11-4 isn’t going to make the Yokozuna Deliberation Council happy even with a title) and next he’s got Atamifuji, who has a Kinboshi against him along with a 6-5 career mark. Elsewhere, the leaderboard slimmed down from 7 to 5 (Arashifuji & Asahakuryu both lost to fall to 6-2), still including Atamifuji & Onosato along with Kirishima, Kinbozan & Wakamotoharu. We’ve also got the first demotion as Shishi remains the only winless wrestler at 0-8. And with career win 719 in the top tier today, Tamawashi has now moved to #6 on the all-time list ahead of Kotoshogiku and if the Iron Man can win out he can pass Kyokutenho (Oshima) for #6 on the overall all-time wins list, he’s now at 921 and next up is 927. Next up on the top tier list is the legendary Yokozuna Taiho at 746. He also has just 30 wins to go to catch #5 on the overall win list, which is Kitanoumi with 751. So if he stays healthy & active through the next year, look for him to move up another spot on both lists with a chance to get to #4 on overall wins, which currently is Oshio with 964. Finally, an odd occurrence as Ura beat Takerufuji by an unusual non-winning technique, fumidashi, rear step out. While at the edge of the ring and maneuvering around, Takerufuji’s right foot inadvertently slipped outside of the ring and his heel clearly touched down, which was caught and correctly called by the referee before Takerufuji took Ura down, unaware of the call.
Shodai comes back up as the Juryo man tomorrow, it could be his last top tier appearance for a while if not ever as he is 1-7 so another loss means demotion.
Ozeki Watch: The unofficial magic number is now 6 or championship for Atamifuji, and one more win means 8 and another chance in January if he misses out this time.
Juryo:
Asahifuji (J12) beat Tokifudo (J13)
Ryuho (J14) beat Sadanoumi (J11)
Hatsuyama (J14) beat Enho (J10)
Wakanosho (M10) beat Meisei (M13)
Tamashoho (J12) beat Mitakeumi (J13)
Tohakuryu (J8) beat Tomokaze (J11)
Hitoshi (J7) beat Midorifuji (J8)
Tanji (J7) beat Kazuma (J4)
Nabatame (J6) beat Shodai (J3)
Kazekeno (J2) beat Shonannoumi (J6)
Wakatakakage (J5) beat Tobizaru (J2)
Chiyoshoma (J1) beat Ryuden (J5)
Onokatsu (J1) beat Kayo (J4)
Leader: Tamashoho, Wakatakakage (8-0)
Of note: No changes at the top as both leaders remain perfect and clinch promotions but the chasing pack for now is down to just Asahifuji, who now has won 7 straight. Enho fell 2 back as Hatsuyama decided to show up the last couple days and end Enho’s second 3-win run, now winning 2 straight after an 0-6 start, but at 6-2 Enho remains very much in it. Asahifuji gets another step up tomorrow as he faces Mitakeumi, his first chance against a former Ozeki. Tamashoho gets Midorifuji while Wakatakakage has Kazekeno. Enho tries to start another winning streak against Meisei.
Lower tier notes: With Promotion Day now in the books, the Makushita has 7 at 4-0 with 2 Kasugano co-leaders which could affect potential playoffs and getting there. The Sandanme is interesting with 9 at 4-0 including 2 former top tier wrestlers and THREE Nishonoseki men…wouldn’t that be quite the playoff if all 3 made it? The Jonidan has 13 at 4-0 while the Jonokuchi has Sunamusashi and Wakaonehara at 4-0. Eisei is at 3-1 in Jonidan, needing one more win for promotion and probably 2 more to have a chance to reach the Sandanme in January. And for those curious, Nishikigi is 2-2 in Makushita having alternated wins & losses so far while Tochitaikai is 1-3. And it’s now official…The Streak reaches 43 for Moriurara (I incorrectly had been saying 44, remember one tournament in 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic). A second straight absent after withdrawal means the equivalent of 1-4 and demotion/losing record secured. 7+ years since his last winning record in July 2019.