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Here are the quick results from today’s Day 7 of the September 2022 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozaun, J-Juryo
Makuuchi (Top Tier):
Hiradoumi (M16) beat Chiyomaru (J1)
Terutsuyoshi (M15) beat Mitoryu (M16)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Ichiyamamoto (M13)
Ryuden (M12) beat Tsurugisho (M15)
Yutakayama (M14) beat Chiyotairyu (M11)
Kotoshoho (M11) beat Oho (M13)
Nishikifuji (M10) beat Okinoumi (M12)
Kotoeko (M9) beat Myogiryu (M9)
Hokutofuji (M8) beat Takanosho (M10)
Tochinoshin (M8) beat Wakamotoharu (M6)
Sadanoumi (M5) beat Onosho (M7)
Takarafuji (M5) beat Aoiyama (M7)
Takayasu (M4) beat Endo (M6)
Tobizaru (M1) beat Meisei (M2)
Kotonowaka (M2) beat Daieisho (S)
Midorifuji (M1) beat Hoshoryu (S)
Wakatakakage (S) beat Tamawashi (M3)
Kiribayama (K) beat Mitakeumi (O)
Nishigiki (M4) beat Shodai (O)
Takakeisho (O) beat Ura (M3)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Ichinojo (K)
Leader: Hokutofuji (7-0). This means he can clinch a winning record and promotion tomorrow. Abi is going to become the first likely demotion tomorrow as he remains absent due to injuries. He would miss his 8th match tomorrow, and absent days are treated as losses. There is another Kinboshi chance tomorrow as Terunofuji’s opponent is Nishikigi. Nishikigi has one career victory over a Yokozuna, it came back in January 2019 when he defeated Kakuryu.

Juryo:
Kitanowaka (J11) beat Takakento (J14)
Tochimaru (J13) beat Chiyosakae (J11)
Tokushoryu (J10) beat Gonoyama (J12)
Shimazuumi (J10) beat Tochimusashi (J14)
Daishoho (J8) beat Kinbozan (J12)
Daiamami (J8) beat Oshoma (J13)
Kaisho (J9) beat Enho (J7)
Hokuseiho (J9) beat Churanoumi (J6)
Kotokuzan (J7) beat Akua (J6)
Atamifuji (J3) beat Hidenoumi (J5)
Azumaryu (J2) beat Bushozan (J4)
Chiyonokuni (J2) beat Tohakuryu (J3)
Kagayaki (J4) beat Shimanoumi (J1)
Leader: Churanoumi, Hokuseiho, Tochimusashi (6-1)

Asanoyama Watch: Despite facing a fellow 3-0 wrestler, the former Ozeki still easily picked up his 11th straight win against Dewanoryu, clinching a promotion and winning record while retaining a share of the Makushita lead. There is still a chance he could promote to Juryo in November if he goes 7-0 and wins the championship, but recent history suggests he may need one more winning tournament in Makushita as his current rank is Makushita 15. Since he had his 4th match today, no match tomorrow.

Because tomorrow is the halfway point, fans outside Japan can watch 50 minutes of LIVE coverage tomorrow on NHK World Japan beginning at 1:10 AM PT/4:10 AM ET, which will feature the last few top tier matches. NHK World Japan is available on participating cable/satellite providers, but you can also watch on their website and mobile/smart TV apps FOR FREE! There is no signup/login necessary. The mobile/smart TV apps are also free to download. The broadcasts are in English with subtitles available for several languages.

Here are the quick results from today’s Day 6 of the September 2022 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo
Makuuchi (Top Tier):
Terutsuyoshi (M15) beat Tsurugisho (M15)
Tohakuryu (J3) beat Chiyoshoma (M14)
Ichiyamamoto (M13) beat Hiradoumi (M16)
Mitoryu (M16) beat Oho (M13)
Ryuden (M12) beat Yutakayama (M14)
Kotoshoho (M11) beat Chiyotairyu (M11)
Kotoeko (M9) beat Okinoumi (M12)
Takanosho (M10) beat Tochinoshin (M8)
Hokutofuji (M8) beat Nishikifuji (M10)
Myogiryu (M9) beat Aoiyama (M7)
Wakamotoharu (M6) beat Onosho (M7)
Endo (M6) beat Takarafuji (M5)
Nishigiki (M4) beat Sadanoumi (M5)
Takayasu (M4) beat Midorifuji (M1)
Tobizaru (M1) beat Hoshoryu (S)
Wakatakakage (S) beat Ichinojo (K)
Kiribayama (K) beat Daieisho (S)
Meisei (M2) beat Shodai (O)
Tamawashi (M6) beat Takakeisho (O)
Kotonowaka (M2) beat Mitakeumi (O)
Ura (M3) beat Terunofuji (Y). KINBOSHI! The 2nd career Gold Star Victory for Ura! Of note is that’s now 3 Kinboshi just this tournament so far and 2 days in a row! But that streak ends tomorrow because Terunofuji’s next opponent is Ichinojo. No Kinboshi for Sanyaku ranks.
Leader: Tamawashi, Hokutofuji (6-0)

Juryo:
Takakento (J14) beat Chiyosakae (J11)
Tochimusashi (J14) beat Kitanowaka (J11)
SHimazuumi (J10) beat Tochimaru (J13)
Tokushoryu (J10) beat Oshoma (J13)
Hokuseiho (J9) beat Kinbozan (J12)
Kaisho (J9) beat Gonoyama (J12)
Akua (J6) beat Enho (J7)
Churanoumi (J6) beat Daishoho (J8)
Daiamami (J8) beat Hidenoumi (J5)
Bushozan (J4) beat Kotokuzan (J7)
Azumaryu (J2) beat Chiyonokuni (J2)
Atamifuji (J3) beat Shimanoumi (J1)
Kagayaki (J4) beat Chiyomaru (J1)
Leader: Churanoumi, Tochimusasahi (6-0)

Asanoyama Watch: The former Ozeki picked up another easy win, his 10th straight since his comeback began in July, beating Hokutenkai to remain one of 15 in the Makushita Division tied for the lead at 3-0. Those ranks will thin tomorrow on Day 7 as Asanoyama, at Makushita 15, faces fellow 3-0 Dewanoryu, a Makushita 12. The winner will be promoted in November due to being guaranteed a winning record.

Here are the results from yesterday’s Day 4 and today’s Day 5 of the September 2022 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi; S-Sekiwake; O-Ozeki; Y-Yokozuna; J-Juryo
Makuuchi (Top Tier):
Day 4:
Azumaryu (J2) beat Terutsuyoshi (M15)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Hiradoumi (M16)
Yutakayama (M14) beat Mitoryu (M16)
Ichiyamamoto (M13) beat Tsurugisho (M15)
Oho (M13) beat Okinoumi (M12)
Kotoshoho (M11) beat Ryuden (M12)
Nishikifuji (M10) beat Takanosho (M10)
Kotoeko (M9) beat Chiyotairyu (M11)
Hokutofuji (M8) beat Tochinoshin (M8)
Onosho (M7) beat Myogiryu (M9)
Wakamotoharu (M6) beat Endo (M6)
Sadanoumi (M5) beat Aoiyama (M7)
Takayasu (M4) beat NIshigiki (M4)
Ura (M3) beat Takarafuji (M5)
Ichinojo (K) beat Daieisho (S)
Hoshoryu (S) beat Kiribayama (K)
Wakatakakage (S) beat Midorifuji (M1)
Tobizaru (M1) beat Mitakeumi (O)
Tamawashi (M3) beat Shodai (O)
Takakeisho (O) beat Kotonowaka (M2)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Meisei (M2)

Day 5:
Mitoryu (M16) beat Hiradoumi (M16)
Atamifuji (J3) beat Yutakayama (M14)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Tsurugisho (M15)
Oho (M13) beat Terutsuyoshi (M15)
Okinoumi (M12) beat Ryuden (M12)
Kotoshoho (M11) beat Ichiyamamoto (M13)
Nishikifuji (M10) beat Chiyotairyu (M11)
Myogiryu (M9) beat Takanosho (M10)
Hokutofuji (M8) beat Kotoeko (M9)
Aoiyama (M7) beat Onosho (M7)
Endo (M6) beat Tochinoshin (M8)
Sadanoumi (M5) beat Takarafuji (M5)
Takayasu (M4) beat Wakamotoharu (M6)
Midorifuji (M1) beat Nishigiki (M4)
Kiribayama (K) beat Ichinojo (K)
Wakatakakage (S) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Hoshoryu (S) beat Daieisho (S)
Takakeisho (O) beat Meisei (M2)
Mitakeumi (O) beat Ura (M3)
Kotonowaka (M2) beat Shodai (O)
Tamawashi (M3) beat Terunofuji (Y). KINBOSHI! That’s the 7th career Gold Star Victory for Tamawashi! There is yet another Kinboshi chance tomorrow because Terunofuji’s next scheduled opponent is Ura.
Leader: Tamawashi, Hokutofuji, Oho (5-0)

Juryo:
Day 4:
Tochimusashi (J14) beat Oshoma (J13)
Gonoyama (J12) beat Takakento (J14)
Kinbozan (J12) beat Tochimaru (J13)
Chiyosakae (J11) beat Shimazuumi (J10)
Kitanowaka (J11) beat Tokushoryu (J10)
Hokuseiho (J9) beat Kaisho (J9)
Kotokuzan (J7) beat Daiamami (J8)
Daishoho )(J8) beat Enho (J7)
Akua (J6) beat Hidenoumi (J5)
Churanoumi (J5) beat Bushozan (J4)
Kagayaki (J4) beat Chiyonokuni (J2)
Shimanoumi (J1) beat Tohakuryu (J3)
Atamifuji (J3) beat Chiyomaru (J1)

Day 5:
Oshoma (J13) beat Takakento (J14)
Tochimaru (J13) beat Gonoyama (J12)
Kinbozan (J12) beat Kitanowaka (J11)
Tochimusashi (J14) beat Chiyosakae (J11)
Kaisho (J9) beat Tokushoryu (J10)
Hokuseiho (J9) beat Shimazuumi (J10)
Kotokuzan (J7) beat Daishoho (J8)
Churanoumi (J6) beat Daiamami (J8)
Enho (J7) beat Hidenoumi (J5)
Kagayaki (J4) beat Akua (J6)
Bushozan (J4) beat Chiyonokuni (J2)
Tohakuryu (J3) beat Chiyomaru (J1)
Azumaryu (J2) beat Shimanoumi (J1)
Leader: Churanoumi, Tochimusashi (5-0)

Asanoyama Watch: The former Ozeki, now at Makushita 15, went to 2-0 on Day 4 with an easy win against Tochikamiyama yesterday. That’s 9 straight wins since his post-suspension comeback began in July. No match today. Next match is tomorrow on Day 6 against Hokutenkai.

Here are the quick results from Day 3 of the September 2022 Grand Sumo Tournament from Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusibi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo
Makuuchi (Top Tier):
Tsurugisho (M15) beat Chiyonokuni (J2)
Hiradoumi (M16) beat Yutakayama (M14)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Mitoryu (M16)
Ichiyamamoto (M13) beat Terutsuyoshi (M15)
Oho (M13) beat Ryuden (M12)
Okinoumi (M13) beat Kotoshoho (M11)
Takanosho (M10) beat Chiyotairyu (M11)
Myogiryu (M9) beat Nishikifuji (M10)
Tochinoshin (M8) beat Kotoeko (M9)
Hokutofuji (M8) beat Aoiyama (M7)
Onosho (M7) beat Endo (M6)
Wakamotoharu (M6) beat Takarafuji (M5)
Takayasu (M4) beat Sadanoumi (M5)
Tamawashi (M3) beat NIshigiki (M4)
Hoshoryu (S) beat Ichinojo (K)
Kiribayama (K) beat Wakatakakage (S)
Ura (M3) beat Daieisho (S)
Midorifuji (M1) beat Shodai (O)
Takakeisho (O) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Meisei (M2) beat Mitakeumi (O)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Kotonowaka (M2)
Leader: 6 tied at 3-0. Another Kinboshi chance tomorrow as Terunofuji’s Day 4 opponent is Meisei.

Juryo:
Takakento (J14) beat Kinbozan (J12)
Tochimusashi (J14) beat Gonoyama (J12)
Kitanowaka (J111) beat Tochimaru (J13)
Chiyosakae (J11) beat Oshoma (J13)
Hokuseiho (J9) beat Tokushoryu (J10)
Shimazuumi (J10) beat Daishoho (J8)
Kaisho (J9) beat Daiamami (J8)
Churanoumi (J6) beat Enho (J7)
Kotokuzan (J7) beat Hidenoumi (J5)
Bushozan (J4) beat Akua (J6)
Tohakuryu (J3) beat Atamifuji (J3)
Kagayaki (J4) beat Azumaryu (J2)
Shimanoumi (J1) beat Chiyomaru (J1)
Leader: Churanoumi, Chiyosakae, Tochimusashi (3-0)

Asanoyama Watch: No match today. He is scheduled to face Tochikamiyama (Makushita 14) tomorrow on Day 4. For those curious, his opponent on Day 1, the debuting Kawazoe aka the human slinky, will face Nishinoryu in his second career match.0

Here are the quick results from Day 2 of the September 2022 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Chiyomaru (J1) beat Mitoryu (M16)
Hiradoumi (M16) beat Tsurugisho (M15)
Chiyoshoma (M14) beat Terutsuyoshi (M15)
Oho (M13) beat Yutakayama (M14)
Okinoumi (M12) beat Ichiyamamoto (M13)
Ryuden (M12) beat Chiyotairyu (M11)
Nishikifuji (M10) beat Kotoshoho (M11)
Takanosho (M10) beat Kotoeko (M9)
Myogiryu (M9) beat Tochinoshin (M8)
Hokutofuji (M8) beat Onosho (M7)
Wakamotoharu (M6) beat Aoiyama (M7)
Sadanoumi (M5) beat Endo (M6)
Nishikigi (M4) beat Takarafuji (M5)
Ura (M3) beat Takayasu (M4)
Meisei (M2) beat Wakatakakage (S)
Tamawashi (M3) beat Daieisho (S)
Hoshoryu (S) beat Kotonowaka (M2)
Takakeisho (O) beat Midorifuji (M1)
Kiribayama (K) beat Shodai (O)
Mitakeumi (O) beat Ichinojo (K)
Tobizaru (M1) beat Terunofuji (Y). KINBOSHI! (Gold Star Victory, awarded when a Maegashira, considered a rank-and-file wrestler in the top tier, defeats a Yokozuna in a scheduled match. Not awarded when victory is by default/withdrawal. The prize for a Kinboshi is additional bonus prize money-I believe the equivalent of $300 US-each day the wrestler is active in a tournament for the rest of their career. The bonus is cumulative if more than one is earned). 1st career Kinboshi for Tobizaru. There is another Kinboshi chance on Day 3 because Terunofuji’s next opponent is Kotonowaka.

Juryo:
Tochimusashi (J14) beat Takakento (J14)
Oshoma (J13) beat Tochimaru (J13)
Kinbozan (J12) beat Gonoyama (J12)
Chiyosakae (J11) beat Kitanowaka (J11)
Tokushoryu (J10) beat Shimazuumi (J10)
Hokuseiho (J9) beat Daiamami (J8)
Daishoho (J8) beat Kaisho (J9)
Enho (J7) beat Kotokuzan (J7)
Churanoumi (J6) beat Akua (J6)
Hidenoumi (J5) beat Kagayaki (J4)
Bushozan (J4) beat Tohakuryu (J3)
Azumaryu (J2) beat Atamifuji (J3)
Shimanoumi (J1) beat Chiyonokuni (J2)

Asanoyama Watch: The former Ozeki defeated Kawazoe in his first match in Makushita. Kawazoe, making his Grand Sumo Debut, was clearly overmatched but earned huge cheers and respect for being bent all the way back on his knees like a slinky before being forced out by Asanoyama in a yoritaoshi (frontal crush out). An absolutely incredible sight that won him a lot of fans. No match on Day 3.

Here are the quick results from Opening Day of the September 2022 Grand Sumo Tournament from Tokyo:
Key to Rankings: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi-S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo, Ms-Makushita

Makuuchi (Top Tier):
Hiradoumi (M16) beat Shimanoumi (J1)
Mitoryu (M16) beat Tsurugisho (M15)
Terutsuyoshi (M15) beat Yutakayama (M14)
Oho (M13) beat Chiyoshoma (M14)
Ichiyamamoto (M13) beat Ryuden (M12)
Chiyotairyu (M11) beat Okinoumi (M12)
Takanosho (M10) beat Kotoshoho (M11)
Nishikifuji (M10) beat Kotoeko (M9)
Hokutofuji (M8) beat Myogiryu (M9)
Tochinoshin (M8) beat Onosho (M7)
Endo (M6) beat Aoiyama (M7)
Wakamotoharu (M6) beat Sadanoumi (M5)
Takayasu (M4) beat Takarafuji )M5)
Nishigiki (M4) beat Ura (M3)
Daieisho (S) beat Meisei (M2)
Tamawashi (M3) beat Hoshoryu (S)
Kotonowaka (M2) beat Wakatakakage (S)
Mitakeumi (O) beat Midorifuji (M1)
Shodai (O) beat Tobizaru (M1)
Ichinojo (K) beat Takakeisho (O)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Kiribayama (K)
WITHDRAWAL: Abi (K). Right elbow and left ankle injuries. Pre-tournament withdrawal on Friday so matches were shuffled and nobody got a free win.
Of note: It appears anybody who was forced to withdraw from the July tournament due to coronavirus outbreaks (or injury in Mitakeumi’s case) was not demoted despite having what was considered losing records. That means Mitakeumi gets another chance to get out of Kadoban status as Ozeki. Also, both top tier debuts (Hiradoumi & Mitoryu) won their debut matches.

Juryo:
Tochimusashi (J14) beat Roga (Ms1)
Takakento (J14) beat Tochimaru (J13)
Kinbozan (J12) beat Oshoma (J13)
Gonoyama (J12) beat Kitanowaka (J11)
Chiyosakae (J11) beat Tokushoryu (J10)
Shimazuumi (J10) beat Kaisho (J9)
Daishoho (J8) beat Hokuseiho (K9)
Daiamami (J6) beat Enho (J7)
Churanoumi (J6) beat Kotokuzan (J7)
Akua (J6) beat Asanowaka (J5) by default/withdrawal
Hidenoumi (J6) beat Bushozan (J4)
Yohakuryu (J3) beat Kagataki (J4)
Atamifuji (J3) beat Chiyonokuni (J2)
Chiyomaru (J1) beat Azumaryu (J2)
WITHDRAWAL: Asanowaka (J5). Coronavirus or at least symptoms or something related. Reportedly tested positive but it was roughly 2 weeks ago.
Of note: Tochimusashi was previously Kanno before a pre-tournament name change. He won his Juryo debut as did Kinbozan, the first rikishi from Kazakhstan to ever reach this ranking.

Lower tier notes:
Asanoyama Watch: No match today. Should have his first match tomorrow on Day 2. The former Ozaki, who returned in July after a 1 year suspension, went a perfect 7-0 and won the Sandanme tournament. His opponent tomorrow will be a fellow Makushita 15 in his career debut.

The Nihon Sumo Kyokai has announced the full Banzuke (Rankings) for the September 2022 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. A full list of the top 2 tiers will come later today, but here are some of the big early points of note:
First, the hottest topic perhaps…Despite a second straight losing tournament, Mitakeumi stays at Ozeki and presumably remains in Kadoban status. Mitakeumi was 2-6 in July before being forced to withdraw due to a coronavirus outbreak in his beya (stable). That means the equivalent of 2-13, which for a Kadoban Ozeki normally means demotion. Shodai & Takakeisho are out of Kadoban again and there is perhaps a chance of Yokozuna consideration for Takakeisho if he can win the tournament with at least 13 wins.
July Champion Ichinojo, coming off his first tournament championship, moves up to Komosubi from Maegashira 2.
Hoshoryu is promoted to Sekiwake for the first time, joining holdovers Wakatakakage & Daieisho at the 3rd-highest rank. Wakatakakage, the March Champion, just missed potential Ozeki promotion by one or two wins in July.
Kiribayama returns to Komosubi along with Ichinojo and Abi.
Midorifuji is the big mover up, leaping all the way up to Maegashira 1. July Juryo Champion Ryuden is finally back in the top tier as expected, coming in at Maegashira 12.
Demotions to Juryo include Shinanoumi to Juryo 1 after a disastrous 1-14 July, Chiyomaru to J1, and Daiamami to J8. Only 16 Maegashira ranks because Sanyaku additions took two bottom spots away. Elsewhere in Juryo, Kinbozan becomes what is believed to be the first rikishi from Kazakhstan to reach the top two tiers, debuting at Juryo 12 and needing just 6 tournaments to get there.
Amidst rumors it might spell the end of his career, longtime top-tier stalwart Kaisei was demoted to Makushita 1 and, in breaking news, has now retired. The Brazilian ranked as high as Sekiwake and won 1 championship in Juryo. He will now become Oyakata Tomozuna and go through training to become a mentor and perhaps eventually a stablemaster, following in the path of Yokozuna Hakuho, who became Oyakata Magaki after retiring last year.
Former Ozeki Asanoyama, who went a perfect 7-0 and won the Sandanme tournament in his return in July, takes a rocket flight up from Sandanme 22 to Makushita 15. Another 7-0 performance could get him back to Juryo in November. Ishiura, formerly in the top tier but out the last 2 tournaments due to injury, drops to Makushita 10. July Makushita Champion Yoshii makes the usual big leap up and just missed reaching Juryo, he’ll try to get there next time from Makushita 3.

The September Tournament runs from 9/11-9/25 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.

UPDATE 1: There is also a name change to report-Kanno, who is making his Juryo debut at Juryo 14, will now be known as Tochimusashi. There have been two other renamings in the Sandanme and one in the Jonidan.

UPDATE 2: Here is the September Banzuke for the top 2 tiers;
Makuuchi (top tier):
Yokozuna-Terunofuji
Ozaki-Mitakeumi (Kadoban), Shodai, Takakeisho
Sekiwake-Wakatakakage, Daieisho, Hoshuryu
Komosubi-Abi, Ichinojo (July Tournament Champion), Kiribayama
Maegashira 1-Tobizaru, Midorifuji
Maegashira 2-Kotonowaka, Meisei
Maegashira 3-Tamawashi, Ura
Maegashira 4-Nishigiki, Takayasu
Maegashira 5-Takarafuji, Sadanoumi
Maegashira 6-Wakamotoharu, Endo
Maegashira 7-Aoiyama, Onosho
Maegashira 8-Tochinoshin, Hokutofuji
Maegashira 9-Myogiryu, Kotoeko
Maegashira 10-Nishikifuji, Takanosho
Maegashira 11-Kotoshoho, Chiyotairyu
Maegashira 12-Okinoumi, Ryuden (July Juryo Champion)
Maegashira 13-Ichiyamamoto, Oho
Maegashira 14-Chiyoshoma, Yutakayama
Maegashira 15-Terutsuyoshi, Tsurugisho
Maegashira 16-Mitoryu, Hiradoumi

Juryo (2nd tier):
Juryo 1-SHimanoumi, Chiyomaru
Juryo 2-Chiyonokuni, AzUmaryu
Juryo 3-Atamifuji, Tohakuryu
Juryo 4-Kagayaki, Bushozan
Juryo 5-Hidenoumi, Asanowaka
Juryo 6-Akua, Churanoumi
Juryo 7-Kotokuzan, Enho
Juryo 8-Daiamami, Daishoho
Juryo 9-Hokuseiho, Kaisho
Juryo 10-Shimazuumi, Tokushoryu
Juryo 11-Chiyosakae, Kitanowaka
Juryo 12-Gonoyama, Kinbozan
Juryo 13-Oshoma, Tochimaru
Juryo 14-Tochimusashi (name change-formerly Kanno), Takakento
Notable Makushita: Kaisei (Makushita 1-RETIRED), Yoshii (July Makushita Champion-Makushita 3), Asanoyama (July Sandanme Champion-Makushita 15)
Once again there are only 90 ranks in the Sandanme instead of 100. There are 107 ranks in the Jonidan (and many now at least get mug shots/profile pics on the banzuke!), and 19 ranks in the Jonokuchi with an odd number of inexperienced or debuting wrestlers.

Here are the quick results from Day 15-the Final Day of the July 2022 Grand Sumo Tournament from Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira; K-Komusubi; S-Sekiwake; O-Ozeki; Y-Yokozuna; J-Juryo (2nd tier)
Makuuchi (Top tier)
Onosho (M15) beat Chiyonokuni (J5)
Hidenoumi (J1) beat Myogiryu (M14)
Takarafuji (M12) beat Ryuden (J1)
Mitoryu (J4) beat Shimanoumi (M9)
Yutakayama (M16) beat Tochinoshin (M8)
Nishikifuji (M17) beat Hokutofuji (M7) by default/withdrawal
Chiyomaru (M17) beat Okinoumi (M7) by default/withdrawal
Terutsuyoshi (M12) beat Aoiyama (M6)
Sadanoumi (M5) beat Oho (M15)
Wakamotoharu (M4) beat Chiyotairyu (M10)
Ichinojo (M2) beat Ura (M3). Takakeisho cannot win the championship
Kiribayama (M1) beat Chiyoshoma (M13)
Meisei (M10) beat Abi (K)
Midorifuji (M11) beat Hoshoryu (K)
SHodai (O) beat Wakatakakage (S). No Ozeki for Wakatakakage, only 29 wins the last 3 tournaments (need 30)
Takakeisho (O) beat Terunofuji (Y). ICHINOJO YUSHO!
WITHDRAWALS: Hokutofuji (M7), Okinoumi (M7). Coronavirus.
CHAMPION: Ichinojo (M2) (13-2). 1st career championship
SPECIAL PRIZES:
Outstanding Performance (most wins against Ozeki & Yokozuna by non-Sanyaku rank): Ichinojo
Fighting Spirit (best performance overall by low rank): Nishikifuji
Technique (most different winning techniques used): NONE

Juryo:
Oki (Makushita 13) beat Yago (J12)
Akiseyama (Makushita 6) beat Tochimaru (J11)
Kaisei (J11) beat Chiyoarashi (Makushita 5)
Enho (J8) beat Kitanowaka (J12)
Kotokuzan (J7) beat Gonoyama (J14)
Hokuseiho (J13) beat Bushozan (J7)
Atamifuji (J6) beat Chiyosakae (J14)
Hiradoumi (J8) beat Tokushoryu (J5)
Churanoumi (K9) beat Asanowaka (J4)
Akua (J7) beat Kagayaki (J3)
CHAMPION: Ryuden (J1) (12-3). 2nd Juryo Championship and 7th career championship
Makushita Champion: Yoshii (Makushita 38)
Sandanme Champion: Asanoyama (Sandanme 22)
Jonidan Champion: Hitoshi (Jonidan 62)
Jonokuchi Champion: Takahashi (Jonokuchi 17)

The July Tournament has now come to a close. The next tournament is the September Tournament from 9/11-9/25 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Tickets go on sale August 6 and the Banzuke is scheduled to be announced on August 29. A full tournament recap post and final standings is coming soon.

Here are the quick results from Day 14 of the July 2022 Grand Sumo Tournament from Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira; K-Komusubi; S-Sekiwake; O-Ozeki; Y-Yokozuna; J-Juryo (2nd tier)
Makuuchi (Top tier)
Onosho (M15) beat Nishikifuji (M17)
Ryuden (J1) beat Myogiryu (M4).RYUDEN JURYO YUSHO!
Asanowaka (J4) beat Terutsuyoshi (M12)
Takarafuji (M12) beat Hidenoumi (J1)
Midorifuji (M11) beat Oho (M15)
Kagayaki (J3) beat Shimanoumi (M9)
Yutakayama (M16) beat Okinoumi (M7)
Chiyoshoma (M13) beat Aoiyama (M6)
Sadanoumi (M5) beat Chiyomaru (M17)
Ura (M3) beat HOkutofuji (M7)
Meisei (M10) beat Ichinojo (M2)
Kiribayama (M1) beat Wakamotoharu (M4)
Hoshoryu (K) beat Tochinoshin (M8)
Abi (K) beat Chiyotairyu (M10)
Wakatakakage (S) beat Takakeisho (O)
Shodai (O) beat Terunofuji (Y)
Leader: Terunofuji (11-3), Ichinojo (11-3), Takakeisho (10-4). IT’S NOT OVER YET! Shodai gave us a very exciting final day! The key matches tomorrow are Ichinojo first vs. Ura. Then in the final match of the tournament it’s Terunofuji vs. Takakeisho. If Ichinojo wins, Terunofuji must win to force a playoff vs. Ichinojo for the championship-if Takakeisho wins, Ichinojo is the champion. If Ichinojo loses, Terunofuji is the champion for the 2nd straight tournament with a win, but if Takakeisho wins, we would have a 3-WAY PLAYOFF! Takakeisho cannot win the championship outright (there are no tiebreakers in sumo for championships).

Juryo:
Hokuseiho (J13) beat Gonoyama (J14)
Kanno (Makushita 2) beat Kaisei (J11)
Tochimaru (J11) beat Roga (Makushita 2)
Akua (J7) beat Chiyosakae (J14)
Kotokuzan (J7) beat Kamito (Makushita 3)
Kitanowaka (J12) beat Atamifuji (J6)
Churanoumi (J9) beat Bushozan (J6)
Hiradoumi (J8) beat Chiyonokuni (J5)
Tokushoryu (J5) beat Yago (J12)
Enho (J8) beat Mitoryu (J5)
Leader: Ryuden (12-2). It’s over because second place Hokuseiho is 10-4. Ryuden is the Juryo Champion! It’s his second Juryo championship (the first came in March) and 7th overall. He now has a title in every division except the top tier. He will stay in Makuuchi tomorrow and face Takarafuji in his final match, which might make his promotion even better and add anothe rank or two to his jpmp.

Lower tier notes:
Everything is settled except Jonokuchi. There are just 2 matches there tomorrow, then we should have a playoff between Kazuto & Takahashi, both 6-1, for the championship.

Early Day 15 UPDATE: There may not be a Jonokuchi champion. No champion is listed.
The Special Prizes for the top tier are as follows:
Outstabnding Performance: Ichinojo
Fighting Spirit: Nishikifuji, CONDITIONALLY
Technique: TBA if any

Here are the quick results from Day 13 of the July 2022 Grand Sumo Tournament from Nagoya:
Key: M-Maegashira; K-Komosubi; S-Sekiwake; O-Ozeki; Y-Yokozuna; J-Juryo (2nd tier)
Makuuchi (Top tier)
Oho (M15) beat Terutsuyoshi (M12)
Midorifuji (M11) beat Yutakayama (M16)
Myogiryu (M14) beat Meisei (M10)
Onosho (M15) beat Chiyotairyu (M10)
Chiyomaru (M17) beat Shimanoumi (M9)
Chiyoshoma (M13) beat Tochinoshin (M8)
Ichinojo (M2) beat Nishigiki (M8) by default/withdrawal
Kiribayama (M1) beat Okinoumi (M7)
Abi (K) beat HOkutofuji (M7)
Hoshoryu (K) beat Wakamotoharu (M4)
Takakeisho (O) beat Shodai (O)
Terunofuji (Y) beat Wakatakakage (S)
Sadanoumi (M5) beat Daiamami (M16) by default/withdrawal
Takarafuji (M12) beat Endo (M5) by default/withdrawal
Ura (M3) beat Tamawashi (M3) by default/withdrawal
Aoiyama (M6) beat Daieisho (S) by default/withdrawal
Leader: Terunofuji, Ichinojo (11-2), Takakeisho (10-3). On Day 14, Terunofuji faces Shodai, Ichinojo has the easiest of the top 3 on paper in Meisei, Takakeisho gets Wakatakakage. It also appears that Wakatakakage will not earn promotion to Ozeki, even winning out leaves him with 9 wins and while that’s the minimum 30 over 3 tournaments (and he has one championship), today’s loss to Terunofuji probably ended this bid. He could still earn promotion next time with at least 12 wins.
WITHDWARALS: Daieisho (S), Tamawashi (M3), Endo (M5), Tobizaru (M6), Nishigiki (M8), Tsutugisho (M14), Daiamami (M16). All coronavirus related (outbreaks in beyas/stables). That’s the second withdrawal this tournament for Daiamami.

Juryo:
Takakento (Makushita 1) beat Yago (J12)
Kitanowaka (J12) beat Hiradoumi (J8)
Churanoumi (J9) beat Akua (J7)
Chiyosakae (J14) beat Bushozan (J6)
Tochimaru (J11) beat Tokushoryu (J5)
Chiyonikuni (J5) beat Kotokuzan (J7
Asanowaka (J4) beat Gonoyama (J14)
Kaisei (J11) beat Daishoho (J3) by default/withdrawal
Atamifuji (J6) beat Kagayaki (J3)
Enho (J8) beat Hiraodumi (J1)
Ryuden (J1) beat Hokuseiho (J13)
WITHDRAWAL: Daishoho (J3). Coronavirus outbreak in beya.
Leader: Ryuden (11-2). If Ryuden wins tomorrow (will be in the top tier) or both Hokuseiho and Chiyosakae lose, Ryuden is the Juryo champion. Hokuseiho is scheduled to face Gonoyama in the first match, Chiyosakae has Akua so Ryuden will know his fate before his top tier match against Myogiryu.

Lower tier notes:
Aaanoyama Watch: The former Ozeki capped off a 7-0 return by winning the Sandanme Championship with a win against Daiseizan. Asanoyama will be promoted to Makushita after his 3rd career title. He’ll be part of the victory ceremony on the Final Day, but match-wise his tournament is complete-no matches on the final 2 days.
The Makushita Champion is Yoshii, who finishes 7-0 after beating Juryo-bound Kinbozan in their final match. However, it was close because the referee declared Kinbozan the winner, but after a Mono-Ii (Judges’ conference) the referee’s verdict was overturned. Replays showed that, unfortunately for the Kazakhstan-born Kinbozan, it was the right decision because Kinbozan clearly touched the ground first as both were going down on a throw by Yoshii. Regardless, Kinbozan will be a Juryo man as he was a Makushita 1, as for Yoshii it’s a toss-up as he was a Makushita 38. Most likely will stay in Makushita at around a 3 to a 5 in September.
In the bottom tier Jonokuchi, nobody will go 7-0 and it looks like Kazuto & Takahashi, both making their debuts this tournament, will have a playoff for the championship.