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Here are the quick results from today’s Day 11 of the November 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Joryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Shishi (M17)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Asakoryu (M16) beat Ryuden (M13)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Shonannoumi (M13)
Takayasu (M9) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Gonoyama (M8) beat Takerufuji (M16)
Hokutofuji (M12) beat Roga (M8)
Tamawashi (M11) beat Mitakeumi (M7)
Endo (M7) beat Meisei (M11)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Churanoumi (M4) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Abi (M3)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Takarafuji (M10)
Ura (M2) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Oshoma (M4) beat Oho (M1)
Atamifuji (M3) beat Shodai (K)
Kirishima (S) beat Tobizaru (M5)
Kotozakura (O) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Takanosho (M6) beat Onosato (O)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Daieisho (S)
Leader: Kotozakura, Hoshoryu, Takanosho (10-1)
RE-ENTRY: Bushozan (M17). Will return tomorrow. Missed the last 5 days due to injury. Will be the equivalent of 1-10 and still should be demoted to Juryo.
Of note: Best of 3? Ura & Hiradoumi had not one, not two, but THREE matches today! Hiradoumi initially was declared the winner on a close call, but after a Momo-ii there was a rematch. Close call again favoring Hiradoumi but another Momo-ii…ANOTHER rematch! Third time was the charm for Ura with a decisive win. So Hiradoumi won 2 but Ura gets the win that counts most. Elsewhere, there were hopes that new Ozeki Onosato would be the first newly promoted Ozeki to win the championship since Hakuho in 2006. That almost certainly will not happen as he is now 7-4 and 3 back, while the leading trio has pulled 2 in front. The Ozeki showdown between Kotozakura & Hoshoryu may wait until the last day and could wind up being for the championship, tomorrow Hoshoryu has Shodai while Kotozakura faces Daieisho. Takanosho gets Kirishima. Onosato has the final match of the day against Takerufuji, who is now 2 back at 8-3.

Juryo:
Aonishiki (J11) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Onosho (J10)
Kotoeiho (J13) beat Daishoho (J9)
Nabatame (J14) beat Daiamami (J9)
Wakaikari (J13) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Mitoryu (J8)
Shiden (J6) beat Oshoumi (J14) by default/withdrawal
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Tamashoho (J4)
Kayo (J3) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Shirouma (J3) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Hakuoho (J2) beat Hidehoumi (J7)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Tomokaze (J5)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Kinbozan (J1)
Kitanowaka (J1) beat Tohakuryu (J9) by disqualification/judges reversal…HANSOKU! Tohakuryu won iniitially but it was ruled he grabbed Kitanowaka’s eyelashes and thus he was DQ’d. Usually DQ’s happen for grabbing hair/topknots but any type of hair grabbing is illegal.
Leader: Tsurugisho (10-1)
WITHDRAWAL: Oshoumi. Left shoulder (labrum). Out 1 week. Sadly, tournament likely over, which is beyond horrible timing as he took his first loss yesterday and was still co-leader coming in to today, but his title hopes have been dashed and if he can’t return he will finish the equivalent of 9-6. But he did manage enough wins to secure promotion beforehand. Shiden got the fusen as a result.
Of note: While the Oshoumi injury takes him out of it and has all but handed the championship to Tsurugisho, it’s not over yet despite the 2 win margin he now has after beating Kinbozan. Tsurugisho has now won 7 straight since his only loss and, if he holds on, would win his 3rd Juryo championship and will have a chance at promotion back to the top tier. He has Kayo tomorrow while Kinbozan faces Mitoryu in a must-win.

Lower tier notes:
The Makushita Championship is set for Friday, it will be Hokutomaru vs. Osanai. The Sandanme Championship is also set and Enho will go for 7-0 and almost certain promotion to Makushita against Fujitoshi. The Jonidan may need a playoff to settle things as 3 go into the final days at 6-0 while in the Jonokuchi Gonoumi only needs to win his last match to finish 7-0 and clinch the championship after winning his match today, which was in the Jonidan. If he loses his last match, a playoff could happen.

Obituary: Kasuaki Takizawa, a sumo commentator for NHK who was the 52nd Yokozuna Kitanofuji, has died. He was 82. The cause of death appears to be an unspecified illness for which he was hospitalized after the September tournament according to Nikkan Sports. He was promoted to Grand Champion in the 1970s and won 10 Emperor’s Cups, was director of the referees association for 8 years and also trained wrestlers for several years including two Yokozuna, one of which is the current Hakkau (Chairman of the Japan Sumo Association). He even was a singer whose debut sold 500,000 copies in Japan. Services are planned for December in Tokyo.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 10 of the November 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Shishi (M16)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
Asakoryu (M16) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Meisei (M11)
Midorifuji (M9) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Takayasu (M9) beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Roga (M8)
Gonoyama (M6) beat Ryuden (M13)
Tamawashi (M11) beat Endo (M5)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Takarafuji (M16)
Takanosho (M6) beat Onokatsu (M15)
Nishikigi (M6) beat Atamifuji (M3)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Oho (M1)
Abi (M3) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Oshoma (M4)
Shodai (K) beat Ura (M2)
Kirishima (S) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Daieisho (S) beat Onosato (O)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Kotozakura (O) beat Tobizaru (M5)
Leader: Kotozakura, Hoshoryu, Takanosho (9-1)
Of note: No changes at the top but Onosato’s loss now puts him 2 back and means any chances of Yokozuna consideration after this tournament, which would have required a championship among other things, are pretty much gone. There are now just 2 at 8-2 including Takerufuji, who has clinched promotion in his second top-tier tournament and remains in contention for hsi second Emperor’s Cup. Onosato’s best chance at a title, or getting back in contention, may come tomorrow when he gets Takanosho. Hoshoryu has Daieisho while Kotozakura draws Wakamotoharu. But we also haven’t gotten to the Ozeki showdowns yet this time, which may very well determine the champion. At the bottom of the rankings, it could be a quick one-and-done for Shishi as following a 2-0 start he has since gone 1-7 and is on the verge of demotion. He must best Nishikfuji tomorrow or he’s all but headed back to Juryo.

Juryo:
Nabatame (J14) beat Chiyomaru (J10)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Onosho (J10)
Daiamami (J9) beat Kotoeiho (J13)
Wakaikari (J13) beat Daishoho (J9)
Mitoryu (J6) beat Tochitaikai (J12)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Oshoumi (J14)
Tamashoho (J7) beat Aonishiki (J11)
Shirokuma (J3) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Kayo (J3)
Hidenoumi (J7) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Shiden (J6) beat Hakuoho (J2)
Kitanowaka (J1) beat Tomokaze (J5)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Tohakuryu (J6)
Leader: Oshoumi, Tsurugisho (9-1)
Of note: That first loss to Tsurugisho was indescribably costly for Oshoumi because he has now WITHDRAWN. His left shoulder was taped up today but otherwise why isn’t yet clear. That means his championship chase is over if he misses more than tomorrow although we’ll have to see what happens with Tsurugisho. Shiden will get the fusen as a result. But with 9 wins Oshoumi has at least clinched promotion so he will remain in Juryo this time without controversy. Kinbozan finally got his 8th win today and that means he’ll be promoted back tot he top tier in January. Chiyomaru is headed for demotion now at 0-10 and, in future retirement questions-to-be, Onosho is also demoted now. Back at the top, Tsurugisho has Kinbozan tomorrow so there could be co-leaders again.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 9 of the November 2024 Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo

Makuuchi (top tier):
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Tokihayata (M15) beat Ryuden (M13)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Hokutofuji (M12)
Meisei (M11) beat Shishi (M16)
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Tamawashi (M11)
Takarafuji (M15) beat Onokatsu (M10)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Mitakeumi (M7)
Takayasu (M9) beat Endo (M7)
Midorifuji (M9) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Takanosho (M6) beat Roga (M8)
Gonoyama (M8) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Tobizaru (M5) beat Ura (M2)
Oho (M1) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Shodai (K)
Abi (M3) beat Daieisho (S)
Kirishima (S) beat Atamifuji (M3)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Kotozakura (O) beat Oshoma (M4)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Leader: Takanosho, Kotozakura, Hoshoryu (8-1)
Of note: The leader group dropped from 4 to 3 for now with Onokatsu losing today, but with Takanosho on tap tomorrow he can get right back in it, as can any of the 5 who are currently at 7-2. The win today means Takanosho is the first in the top tier to clinch promotion this time while Kotozakura & Hoshoryu protect their Ozeki rank very early on so no last-day worries this time. Onosato remains in the group one back and can secure his rank in his Ozeki debut tomorrow against Daieisho. At the bottom, Hiradoumi is the first demotion as his disastrous November sees him fall to 1-8. There could be as many as 4 more demotions tomorrow…and why hasn’t Mitakeumi withdrawn? As for the other Ozekit omorrow, Kotozakura has Tobizaru while Hoshoryu has Kotoshoho, the latter trying to avoid demotion.

Juryo:
Wakaikari (J13) beat Kotoeiho (J13)
Oshoumi (J14) beat Fujiseiun (J10)
Daishoho (J9) beat Nabatame (J14)
Daiamami (J9) beat Tochitaikai (J12)
Hakuyozan (J8) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Aonishiki (J11)
Hidenoumi (J7) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Shiden (J6) beat Onosho (J10)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Mitoryu (J8)
Tohakuryu (J6) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Hakuoho (J2) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Kayo (J3)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Kinbozan (J1)
Tamashoho (J4) beat Kitanowaka (J1)
Leader: Oshoumi (9-0)
Of note: Still all Oshoumi but the first critical bout is tomorrow as he faces Tsurugisho, who clinched promotion today and is right behind at 8-1. Kinbozan’s promotion back to the top tier won’t happen today as he took his second loss to fall 2 back. If he can’t win tomorrow the championship race may be all but down to Oshoumi & Tsurugisho.

Lower tier notes:
The Makushita is now down to 3 at 5-0, and based on their rankings Kazekeno will have a chance to return to Juryo from Ms6 depending on what happens now, one more win may clinch it but 7-0 definitely will. No Wakatakamoto though as he lost to drop out of it. In the Sandanme, Enho won and remains among 6 co-leaders at 5-0, any more wins will improve his chances of promotion to Makushita in January (one more may clinch it). No match for him tomorrow. The Jonidan has 5 remaining at 5-0 while in the Jonokuchi the sole leader is Gonoumi at 5-0 after winning the battle of the 2 remaining unbeatens. He isn’t a rookie but has missed the majority of this year due to injuries and had more absent days than wins in his career coming into the tournament (30 absent against 27 wins & 13 losses).

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 8-the Halfway Point-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):
Onokatsu (M15) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Ryuden (M13)
Hokutofuji (M12) beat Nishikifuji (M16)
Shishi (M16) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Tokihayate (M15) beat Tamawashi (M11)
Meisei (M11) beat Chiyoshoma (M14)
Takarafuji (M10) beat Shonannoumi (M13)
Endo (M7) beat Ichiyamamoto (M10)
Takayasu (M9) beat Mitakeumi (M7)
Takanosho (M6) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Nishikigi (M6) beat Gonoyama (M8)
Roga (M8) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Abi (M3) beat Ura (M2)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Atamifuji (M3)
Shodai (K) beat Oho (M1)
Daieisho (S) beat Kirishima (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Onosato (O) beat Tobizaru (M5)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Oshoma (M4)
Leader: 4 at 7-1
Of note: Not much changed at the top except the 8-way tie for second is now down to 4 after today. That also means for the first time in some time all the Ozeki are in title contention, as both Kotozakura & Hoshoryu are 7-1 and Onosato is 6-2. The surprise is the other 2 co-leaders, Onokatsu and Takanosho. The former barely held on to his top tier spot this time while the latter was runner-up in July then had a disastrous September but now is back in July form. Still in the 6-2 group is March champion Takerufuji who continues to look strong. On the flip side, it looks like Hiradoumi may be the first demotion this time as he is a disastrous 1-7. And maybe because he was still in second today Mitakeumi kept going but it was another basically walkover loss to drop him to 5-3. He really needs to withdraw as that Day 6 hard landing after the win ended it for him.

Juryo:
Ohsoumi (J14) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Aonishiki (J11) beat Kotoeiho (J13)
Kotokuzan (Ms4) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Nabatame (J14) beat Onosho (J10)
Wakaikari (J13) beat Daiamami (J9)
Hakuyozan (J8) beat Tochitaikai (J12)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Fujiseiun (J10)
Daishoho (J9) beat Shiden (J6)
Mitoryu (J8) beat Tomokaze (J5)
Hidenoumi (J7) beat Kayo (J3)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Shirokuma (J2)
Hakuoho (J2) beat Shimanoumi (J2)
Kitanowaka (J1) beat Shimazuumi (J4)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Tamashoho (J4)
Leader: Oshoumi (8-0)
RE-ENTRY: Tohakuryu (J6). Will return tomorrow. Missed 3 days for unknown reasons. Will be the equivalent of 2-6 so still a chance to salvage promotion. That means no more Makushita men up starting tomorrow until there’s either another withdrawal or the final day.
Of note: Second chance justification. After barely hanging on to his Juryo spot this time after he should have been demoted after September, that’s a promotion for Oshoumi as he stays the only unbeaten. Kinbozan is also now a win from returning to the top tier next year as he is at 7-1, with Tsurugisho also at 7-1. On the flip side, Chiyomaru is the first official demotion this time as the first to fall to 0-8. And it’s also time to begin wondering if this could be the end for Onosho, the former top-tier mainstay is now 2-6 and, if this keeps up, will be in danger of demotion to Makushita from J10. He probably needs 4 more wins, maybe 3, to be safe.

Lower tier notes:
With Promotion Day now in the books, the field will start getting further narrowed down over the next 4 days to set up the championships. In the Makushita, 7 remain at 4-0 including Wakatakamoto, the third and oldest of the Wakas (older brother to both Wakamotoharu & Wakatakakage). He’s the only one never to get above Makushita, and he wouldn’t this time even at 7-0 due to being Ms43, but it could bring hope for next year. In the Sandanme, after his win yesterday Enho is among 11 at 4-0 and will face fellow unbeaten Kyokumizuno tomorrow. One more win may be enough to get Enho promoted to Makushita in January but I think he needs 2 more to be sure. In the Jonidan, 10 are 4-0 going into the second half while in the Jonokuchi there were 2 unbeaten but as of this post their Day 9 is done and Gonoumi beat Tamaki in the unbeaten matchup so for now Gonoumi is the sole leader at what will now be 5-0. Gonoumi got as high as Makushita earlier in his career before early withdrawals and missing 3 straight tournaments got him demoted to Jonokuchi, but he returned in September for his final match and won so he now has 6 straight wins overall and is 2 wins from his first championship.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 7 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):
Tamashoho (J4) beat Bushozam (M17) by default/withdrawal
Takerufuji (M16) beat Onokatsu (M15)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Shishi (M16)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Hokutofuji (M12) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Takarafuji (M10) beat Ryuden (M13)
Meisei (M11) beat Ichiyamamoto (M10)
Tamawashi (M11) bat Midorifuji (M9)
Roga (M8) beat Takayasu (M9)
Endo (M7) beat Gonoyama (M8)
Takanosho (M6) beat Mitakeumi (M7)
Tobizaru (M5) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Oshoma (M4) beat Wakatakakage (M2)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Oho (M1)
Daieisho (S) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Kirishima (S) beat Shodai (K)
Onosato (O) beat Ura (M2)
Abi (M3) beat Hoshoryu (O)
Kotozakura (O) beat Atamifuji (M2)
Leader: 4 at 6-1
WITHDRAWAL: Bushozan (M17). Left knee injury suffered yesterday. Status uncertain. Tamashoho got the fusen as a result. If Bushozan can’t return tomorrow or Monday he will be demoted back to Juryo.
Of note: Somehow Mitakeumi was able to compete after being stretchered out yesterday with left shoulder and hip injuries following a hard landing at the end of his match, but after the initial charge it was clear he was in no shape to compete and Takanosho won by essentially a walkover. Never doubt the fighting spirit and desire to compete but he should withdraw and take the tough demotion even though he was 5-1 coming in to today. We’ll see what happens. If Mitakeumi does pull out this time the fusen tomorrow would go to Takayasu. And Happy 40th birthday Tamawashi! The Iron Man celebrated the Over The Hill milestone with an impressive win over Midorifuji and still is showing no signs of slowing down. Elsewhere, the remaining unbeatsns all lost today. Abi all but clinched Outstanding Performance Prize if eligible with a second win over Ozeki as he flash slapped down Hoshoryu, which allowed Kotozakura to pull back into a tie for the lead and Onosato to move one off the lead. Surprise co-leader Onokatsu took his first loss to Takerufuji.
No more Juryo men up starting tomorrow due to the Bushozan withdrawal.

Juryo:
Wakaikari (J13) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Aonishiki (J11)
Kotoeiho (J13) beat Fujiseiun (J10)
Oshoumi (J14) beat Daieisho (J9)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Daiamami (J9)
Mitoryu (J8) beat Nabatame (J14)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Onosho (J10)
Hidenoumi (J7) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Shiden (J6) beat Kayo (J3)
Shirokuma (J3) beat Tomokaze (J5)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Hakuoho (J2)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Kitanowaka (J1)
Leader: Oshoumi (7-0)
Of note: The story continues. Oshoumi remains the sole leader and, having surpassed his win total from September now, is just one win from being lucky to remain in Juryo to promotion. Some upsets thinned the ranks below him down to 3 at 6-1, with Kinbozan among them and 2 wins from promotion back to the top tier. along with Tsurugisho & Tochitaikai. At the bottom, Chiyomaru’s return to Juryo apparently will be brief, as he is now one loss from demotion at 0-7. Anything worse than 6-9 probably will send him back to Makushita.

Lower tier notes:
Today was the start of Promotion Day, where the division leaders go to 4-0 and clinch promotions for the next tournament. In the Makushita, 3 got there today with the remaining 8 3-0s getting their shot tomorrow. In the Sandanme, Enho was among 4 who to go to 4-0, so that will be a third straight promotion in the comeback. He still needs more wins to have a chance to get back to Makushita in January. 13 more 3-0 wrestlers are up tomorrow for their chance. In the Jonidan, 6 have clinched promotions so far with 9 to go tomorrow, and in the Jonokuchi only one of the 3 unbeatens competed today and won so for now Tamaki is the only 4-0 there.

Reminder: NHK World Japan will have 50 minutes of LIVE top tier coverage FOR FREE tomorrow beginning at 12:10 AM PT/3:10 AM ET.

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.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 5 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):
Shirokuma (J3) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Bushozam (M17)
Nishikifuji (M14) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Takerufuji (M16)
Ryuden (M13) beat Shishi (M16)
Sadanoumi (M12) beat Chiyoshoma (M14)
Meisei (M11) beat Tamawashi (M11)
Takarafuji (M10) beat Hokutofuji (M13)
Midorifuji (M9) beat Takayasu (M9)
Gonoyama (M9) beat Ichiyamamoto (M10)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Endo (M7)
Roga (M8) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Tobizaru (M5) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Takanosho (M6) beat Oshoma (M4)
Abi (M3) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Hiradoumi (M1) beat Wakamotoharu (K)
Daieisho (S) beat Shodai (K)
Oho (M1) beat Kirishima (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Ura (M2)
Onosato (O) beat Atamifuji (M3
Hoshoryu (O) beat Wakatakakage (M2)
Leader: Hoshoryu, Takanosho, Onokatsu (5-0)

Juryo:
Nabatame (J14) beat Wakaikari (J13)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Kaisho (Ms3)
Kotoeiho (J13) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Oshoumi (J14) beat Aonishiki (J11)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Onosho (J10)
Daishoho (J9) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Daiamami (J9) beat Mitoryu (J8)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Shiden (J6) beat Tohakuryu (J6)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Hidenoumi (J7)
Tamashoho (J5) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Kayo (J3) beat Kinbozan (J1)
Kitanowaka (J1) beat Hakuoho (J2)
Leader: Oshoumi (5-0)

Lower tier notes: Enho had a second straight match (uncommon to happene arly on consecutive days) in the Sandanme today and won, taking him to 3-0 and one win away from a 3rd straight promotion since he began his comeback effort. That means no match tomorrow so we’ll next see him in action on Day 7 or 8. He probably needs 5 or more wins (ideally 6 or 7) to get up to Makushita in January.

UPDATE: For Juryo, Tohakuryu has WITHDRAWN ahead of Day 6. Unknown why at this time. Hidenoumi gets the fusen as a result, and he needed it as he was 0-5.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 4 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):
Hakuoho (J2) beat Shishi (M16)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Bushozan (M17)
Asakoryu (M17) beat Tokihayate (M15)
Chiyoshoma (M14( beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Shonannoumi (M13)
Sadanoumi (M12) beat Hokutofuji (M12)
Meisei (M11) beat Ryuden (M13)
Takarafuji (M10) beat Ichiyamamoto (M10)
Takayasu (M9) beat Tamawashi (M11)
Gonoyama (M8) beat Roga (M8)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Takanosho (M6) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Endo (M7) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Churanoumi (M4) beat Oshoma (M4)
Atamifuji (M3) beat Tobizaru (M5)
Shodai (K) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Kirishima (S)
Daieisho (S) beat Oho (M1)
Abi (M3) beat Onosato (O)
Hoahoryu (O) beat Ura (M2)
Kotozakura (O) beat Wakatakakage (M3)
Leader: 4 at 4-0

Juryo:
Wakaikari (J13) beat Kamito (Ms3) by default/withdrawal
Nabatame (J14) beat Daiseizan (J12
Oshoumi (J14) beat Tochitaikai (J12)
Kotoeiho (J13) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Daiamami (J9)
Aonishiki (J11) beat Daishoho (J9)
Hakuyozan (J8) beat Onosho (J10)
Mitoryu (J8) beat Tohakuryu (J6)
Shimazuumi (J5) beat Hidenoumi (J7)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Shiden (J6)
Shimanoumi (J4) beat Tsurugisho (J7)
Kagayaki (J2) beat Takashoho (J4)
Kayo (J3) beat Kitanowaka (J1)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Leader: Kinbozan, Aonishiki, Oshoumi (4-0)
Of note: The odd-timed withdrawal for Makuahita man Kamito, which becomes official tomorrow on Day 5, means he’ll be the first-and early-demotion of he tournament as he was 0-3 with today and missing the next 2 days of Makushita should guarantee a 4th loss.

Lower tier notes: Enho won his Sandanme match today and is now 2-0, halfway to another promotion. He next will be in action tomorrow against Daiyusho, who is also 2-0. A win means Enho can clinch promotion on Day 7 or 8 depending on when his 4th match is scheduled.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 3 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 (M17) beat Bushozan (M17)
Takerufuji (M16) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Shishi (M16)
Tokihayate (M15) beat Nishikifuji (M14)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Ryuden (M13)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Tamawashi (M11) beat Hokutofuji (M12)
Takaraduji (M10) beat Meisei (M11)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Gonoyama (M8) beat Takayasu (M9)
Endo (M7) beat Roga (M9)
Mitakeumi (M7) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Takanosho (M6) beat Tobizaru (M5)
Oshoma (M4) beat Kotoshoho (M5)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Churanoumi (M4)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Ura (M2)
Atamifuji (M3) beat Daieisho (S)
Abi (M3) beat Kirishina (S)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Oho (M1) beat Kotozakura (O)
Onosato (O) beat Shidao (K)
Leader: 7 at 3-0
Of note: Ozeki Watch for Kirishima is pretty much over. At 0-3 and needing 13 wins for the so-called “magic number” of 33 over the last 3 tournaments including this one unofficially needed for promotion, it can’t happen now and his only chance to gain promotion back now is to win the tournament, ideally by now winning out to go 12-3.

Juryo:
Oshoumi (J14) beat Nabatame (J14)
Kotoeiho (J13) beat Miyagi (Ms2)
Daiseizan (J12) beat Wakaikari (M13)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Aonishiki (J11) beat Onosho (J10)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Daishoho (J9)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Mitoryu (J8)
Daiamami (J9) beat Hidenoumi (J7)
Shiden (J6) beat Hakuyozan (J8)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Shimazuumi (J5)
Tohakuryu (J5) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Kayo (J3) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Hakuoho (J2) beat Tamashoho (J4)
Kinbozan (J1) beat Kitanowaka (J1)
Leader: 5 at 3-0
Of note: For the first time since demotion from the top tier after his rookie effort due to injury, Hakuoho will be back up tomorrow as the Juryo man of the day. He will face Shishi, with a win getting the former top Hakuho protege to 3-1 which would be a big step towards possibly returning in January as he’ll proabbly need at least 9 wins.

Lower tier notes: No Enho match yesterday, his second Sandanme match will be today as he looks to go 2-0. He will face Dairado, who is Sd55 and 1-0. (As of this post the Sandanme matches for Day 4 are just getting started)

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 2 of the November Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka:
Key: M-Maegashita, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (top tier):
Kinbozan (J1) beat Asakoryu (M17)
Shishi (M16) beat Bushozan (M16)
Tokiahyate (M15) beat Takerufuji (M16)
Onokatsu (M15) beat Chyoshoma (M14)
Shonannoumi (M13) beat NIshikifuji (M14)
Ryuden (M13) beat Hokutofuji (M12)
Meisei (M11) beat Sadanoumi (M12)
Ichiyamamoto (M10) beat Tamawashi (M11)
Takayasu (M9) beat Takarafuji (M10)
Roga (M8) beat Midorifuji (M9)
Gonoyama (M8) beat Mitakeumi (M7)
Takanosho (M6) beat Endo (M7)
Kotoshoho (M5) beat Nishikigi (M6)
Tobizaru (M5) beat Churanoumi (M40
Atamifuji (M3) beat Oshoma (M4)
Abi (M3) beat Shodai (K)
Ura (M2) beat Kirishima (S)
Wakatakakage (M2) beat Daieisho (S)
Kotozakura (O) beat Hiradoumi (M1)
Onosato (O) beat Oho (M1)
Hoshoryu (O) beat Wakamotoharu (K)

Juryo:
Nabatame (J14) beat Kiryuko (Ms2)
Ohsoumi (J14) beat Wakaikari (J13)
Tochitaikai (J12) beat Kotoeiho (J13)
Aonishiki (J11) beat Daiseizan (J12)
Fujiseiun (J10) beat Chiyomaru (J11)
Onosho (J10) beat Daiamami (J9)
Hakuyozan (J8) beat Daishoho (J9)
Tsurugisho (J7) beat Hidenoumi (J7)
Shiden (J6) beat Mitoryu (J8)
Shimazuumi (J5) beat Tohakuryu (J6)
Tomokaze (J5) beat Shimanoumi (J4)
Tamashoho (J4) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Kayo (J3) beat Hakuoho (J2)
Kitanowaka (J1) beat Kagayaki (J2)

Lower tier notes: Enho won his opener in the Sandanme against Suio, as a promotion with a potential championship could get him promoted to the Makushita in January.