GRAND SUMO: Day 14 of the November 2025 Tournament - GRAND SUMO Highlights

Key Concepts

• Daikishi: Wrestlers in the top division (Makuuchi).
• Emperor's Cup: The championship trophy in sumo.
• Kachikoshi: Achieving more wins than losses in a tournament (at least 8 wins in a 15-bout tournament).
• Makoshi: Achieving more losses than wins in a tournament (at least 8 losses in a 15-bout tournament).
• Basho: A sumo tournament.
• Dohyo: The sumo ring.
• Yusho: Tournament championship.
• Ozuki: A rank below Yokozuna.
• Yokozuna: The highest rank in sumo.
• Kadoban: A status for a wrestler who is in danger of being demoted if they have a losing record.
• Banzuke: The official ranking list of sumo wrestlers.
• Oshidashi: A push-out victory.
• Yorikiri: A force-out victory.
• Hatakikomi: A slap-down victory.
• Yodashi: A frontal force-out victory.
• Kubiki: A neck-throw.
• Kimarite: The winning technique.

Day 14 of the November Tournament: Race for the Emperor's Cup

This summary details the key bouts and outcomes from Day 14 of the November sumo tournament held at the Kukakai Center. The race for the Emperor's Cup has significantly narrowed, with three wrestlers in contention: Yokozuna Hōshōryū, Yokozuna Takanosho, and seiwake Aishki.

Makuuchi Division Highlights

The Makuuchi division saw numerous crucial matches, with many wrestlers aiming for kachikoshi or seeking to improve their standing.

• Asakuru vs. Fujinoa: Fujinoa secured his ninth victory with a beltless arm throw (Kimarite: Koshi-nage), extending his winning streak to three. Asakuru, despite a recent win, fell to a losing record.
• Tomokaz vs. Meay: Tomokaz won by slap down (Kimarite: Hatakikomi), improving his record to 6-8. Meay, who had a slight lead in their rivalry, now stands at 5-9.
• Goyama vs. Shishi: Goyama achieved kachikoshi with an Oshidashi victory, marking his eighth win. Shishi, despite a losing record, was aiming for his 200th career victory.
• Roga vs. Chio: Chio won by pulling overarm throw (Kimarite: Tsuki-otoshi), avenging a previous loss to Roga. Both wrestlers were aiming for double-digit wins.
• Nishiki Fuji vs. Daio: Daio secured his ninth victory with a thrust down (Kimarite: Oshidashi), extending his winning streak to three. Nishiki Fuji was aiming for 10 wins.
• Koto vs. Mitakomi: Mitakomi achieved kachikoshi with a slap down (Kimarite: Hatakikomi), evening his record at 7-7. Koto, who had a historical advantage, failed to secure kachikoshi.
• Kimbozan vs. Shaanomi: Kimbozan won by thrust out (Kimarite: Oshidashi), improving his record to 6-8. Shaanomi fell to 3-10, facing a potential demotion.
• Abby vs. Duden: Duden won by Oshidashi, extending his winning streak to three and reaching a 7-7 record. Abby, despite a slight series advantage, suffered a loss.
• Onatsu vs. Sadanomi: Onatsu secured his sixth victory with a force out (Kimarite: Yorikiri). Sadanomi, a veteran, was struggling with a losing record.
• Ichiyamamoto vs. Yoshuji: Ichiyamamoto earned his 10th victory with a slap down (Kimarite: Hataki-komi), achieving his first double-digit record in two years. Yoshuji, despite a strong performance, fell to 9-5.
• Oshomi vs. Hiyadori: Oshomi won by frontal crush out (Kimarite: Yoroshi-dashi), extending his winning streak to five and improving to 6-8. Hiyadori fell to 4-9.
• Ura vs. Tobizaru: Ura secured kachikoshi with an Oshidashi victory, reaching an 8-6 record. Tobizaru, despite a strong fight, ended with a makoshi.
• Tokihayate vs. Kirishima: Kirishima won by overarm throw (Kimarite: Nagé), extending his winning streak to six and advancing to 10-4. Tokihayate went to 9-5.
• Wakamoto vs. Midori Fuji: Wakamoto secured kachikoshi, improving to 8-6. Midori Fuji suffered a losing record.
• Tamawashi vs. Hakuoho: Hakuoho won by Oshidashi, moving to 5-9. Tamawashi, the "Iron Man," recorded a makoshi.
• Wakatakage vs. Chiranomi: Chiranomi achieved equilibrium at 7-7 with a comeback victory. Wakatakage fell to 6-8.
• Oshoma vs. Takanosho: Takanosho secured his fifth victory with a push out (Kimarite: Oshidashi). Oshoma continued his losing streak.
• Takayasu vs. Atami Fuji: Takayasu returned to the 500 mark with an Oshidashi victory, reaching a 7-7 record. Atami Fuji, despite a strong performance, fell to 7-7.
• Ohho vs. Shodai: Ohho won by Oshidashi, advancing to 6 wins despite a losing record. Shodai continued his losing streak.

Critical Bouts with Yusho Implications

The latter half of the day featured matches with significant impact on the championship race.

• Ozuki Kotozakura vs. Yokozuna Takanosho: In a major upset, Kotozakura defeated co-leader Yokozuna Takanosho by force out (Kimarite: Yorikiri). This victory secured Kotozakura's kachikoshi and prevented him from entering kadoban status. Takanosho's record fell to 11-3.
  • Quote: Kotozakura, after his win, stated, "I'm just really happy you made the Yokozuna pull. I was able to uh charge in low."
• Yokozuna Hōshōryū vs. Seiwake Aishki: In another significant upset, Aishki defeated Yokozuna Hōshōryū by Oshidashi. This victory marked Aishki's third consecutive win against a Yokozuna and placed him in a three-way tie for the lead. Hōshōryū's record also fell to 11-3.
  • Quote: Aishki, when asked about his performance, said, "Well, I'm not trying to think about it too much. All I'm doing is doing my brand of sumo and go into tomorrow."

Conclusion and Final Day Preview

After 14 days, the championship race is incredibly tight, with three wrestlers tied at 11 wins and 3 losses: Yokozuna Hōshōryū, Yokozuna Takanosho, and seiwake Aishki. Both Yokozuna suffered losses on Day 14, opening the door for Aishki.

The final day (Sunday, November 23rd) promises thrilling action:

• Aishki will face Ozuki Kotozakura.
• The two Yokozuna will have a showdown.

Grand Sumo Live will broadcast the final day's action for 90 minutes, starting at 4:30 p.m. Japan time.