GRAND SUMO: Day 6 of the November 2025 Tournament - GRAND SUMO Highlights

Key Concepts

• Kyushu Tournament: A major sumo tournament held in Fukuoka.
• Day Six: The sixth day of the tournament, where matches are summarized.
• Top Division (Makuuchi): The highest division in professional sumo.
• Jurio: A lower division in professional sumo.
• Ozeki: The second-highest rank in sumo.
• Yokozuna: The highest rank in sumo.
• Kachi-koshi: Achieving more wins than losses in a tournament.
• Make-koshi: Achieving more losses than wins in a tournament.
• Bout: A single sumo match.
• Dohyo: The sumo ring.
• Tachi-ai: The initial charge and clash between two wrestlers.
• Grip: How a wrestler holds their opponent's mawashi (belt). Common grips include inside (mitsu-dori) and outside.
• Kimarite: The winning technique in a sumo bout. Examples include:
  • Yorikiri: Force out.
  • Oshidashi: Push out.
  • Uwatenage: Overarm throw.
  • Watanage: Body drop.
  • Hatakikomi: Hataki-komi (slap down).
  • Okuridashi: Rear push out.
  • Tsukiotoshi: Thrust down.
  • Kote-nage: Arm throw.
  • Ashitori: Leg pick.
  • Ushiro-dashi: Rear body drop.
• Mawashi: The belt worn by sumo wrestlers.
• Mitsu-dori: A double inside grip.
• Yotsu-dori: A grip where one wrestler has an inside grip and the other has an outside grip.
• Katasuki: A type of grip.
• Moashi: A technique involving leg work and grip.
• Tachi: A thrusting attack.
• Yori-toshi: A forward pushing and shoving technique.
• Obi-dashi: A ceremonial official who carries money and a bucket.
• Kencho: Prize money.
• Yushio: A special prize awarded for exceptional performance.
• Komusubi: The lowest rank in the Makuuchi division.
• Maegashira: Ranks below Ozeki and above Juryo.

Kyushu Tournament - Day Six Highlights

This summary covers the key bouts and developments from Day Six of the Kyushu Tournament, held at the International Center in Fukuoka. The tournament is currently led by Yokozuna Ono, with several wrestlers chasing him.

Early Bouts and Upsets

• Kagayyaki vs. Nishiki Fuji: Kagayyaki, a relative newcomer to the top division, secured a win against Nishiki Fuji with a hand pull down (kimarite: Yorikiri). Nishiki Fuji appeared uncomfortable throughout the bout. Kagayyaki moved to 4-2, while Nishiki Fuji dropped to 4-2.
• Hikatoshi Shauni vs. Chio Sharma: Chio Sharma, in his 600th top division bout, won against Shauni with an undershoulder swing down (kimarite: Sotogake). Shauni was dropped to 2-4, and Chio Sharma secured his third win.
• Asakoru vs. Nuden: Asakoru, who has been performing well, defeated Nuden with a pulling technique after failing to secure his preferred inside grip. Nuden dropped to 4-2, and Asakoru moved to 5-1.
• Atami Fuji vs. Oshumi: Atami Fuji secured a dominant win over Oshumi with an overarm throw (kimarite: Uwatenage). Oshumi fell to 1-5, struggling to find his rhythm in his debut.
• Sadumi vs. Goryama: Goryama quickly defeated Sadumi with a forceful push out (kimarite: Oshidashi). Sadumi's foot was caught on the edge of the dohyo during the bout, contributing to his fall to 1-5.

Notable Matches and Performances

• Mitakumi vs. Fujinoa: In an upset, Mitakumi, a three-time Yushio winner and former Ozeki, defeated the previously undefeated Fujinoa. Fujinoa was going for his sixth straight win but was denied by Mitakumi's experience and a quick counter-attack after Fujinoa secured a double inside grip. Mitakumi pulled even at 3-3, handing Fujinoa his first loss.
• Tommo Kaz vs. Shishi: Tommo Kaz secured his first win of the tournament against Shishi, both wrestlers being 1-5. Tommo Kaz, a pusher-thruster, employed a clever retreat and pull (kimarite: Watanage) to win after a prolonged struggle.
• Roger Mashida vs. Datio Mashida: Datio Mashida defeated Roger Mashida with a forceful push out (kimarite: Oshidashi). Roger Mashida was unable to secure his preferred grip. Datio moved to 4-2, while Roger remained at 3-3.
• Tobiadu vs. Midori Fuji: Tobiadu won against Midori Fuji with a strong forward attacking sumo style (kimarite: Yorikiri). Despite a right knee injury, Tobiadu moved well and secured his third win, dropping Midori Fuji to 2-4.
• Kim Bzan vs. Kotto Shoo: Kotto Shoo defeated Kim Bzan with a push out (kimarite: Oshidashi). Kim Bzan, who has been struggling, dropped to 1-5, while Kotto Shoo moved to 4-2.
• Ichyamamoto vs. Atami Fuji: Atami Fuji continued his strong performance with a forward attacking win against Ichyamamoto (kimarite: Oshidashi). Atami Fuji moved to 5-1, while Ichyamamoto dropped to 3-3.
• Chironomi vs. Yoshi Fuji: Yoshi Fuji secured his fifth win against Chironomi with good timing and a strong thrusting attack, denying Chironomi his preferred left-hand grip. Yoshi Fuji moved to 5-1, and Chironomi dropped to 3-3.
• Shai vs. Abby: Shai secured his second win against Abby with a push out (kimarite: Oshidashi). This win evened their long-standing rivalry at 10-10. Both wrestlers are now 2-4.
• Oshama vs. Oatsu: Oshama won a lengthy stamina battle against Oatsu, who appeared exhausted. Oshama secured the win with a rear push out (kimarite: Okuridashi). The bout lasted 1 minute and 5 seconds. Oshama moved to 3-3, and Oatsu dropped to 2-4.
• Wakataga Kag vs. Kirishima: Kirishima secured his third win against Wakataga Kag with a push out (kimarite: Oshidashi). Kirishima moved to 2-3, while Wakataga Kag dropped to 1-5.
• Takayasu vs. Takanosha: Takanosha, celebrating his 31st birthday, secured his first win of the tournament against the favored Takayasu with a forceful forearm blast and a subsequent inside grip (kimarite: Oshidashi). Takanosha moved to 1-5, and Takayasu dropped to 4-2.
• Ura vs. Alniski: Alniski bounced back from his previous loss to defeat Ura with a strong lower body grip and push out (kimarite: Yorikiri). Alniski moved to 5-1, remaining one win off the pace, while Ura dropped to 3-3.
• Oho vs. Haku Oho: Oho secured a win against Haku Oho with a slapping technique after pulling his opponent off balance (kimarite: Hatakikomi). Oho moved to 3-3, and Haku Oho dropped to 2-4.
• Tamawashi vs. Kotto Zakura: In an upset, Tamawashi defeated Ozeki Kotto Zakura with a rear push out (kimarite: Okuridashi). Tamawashi capitalized on an opportunity when Kotto Zakura's arm was caught and bent. This was Tamawashi's 699th top division win. Kotto Zakura fell to 2-4, while Tamawashi moved to 4-2.
• Hirumi vs. Onoato: Yokozuna Onoato decisively defeated Hirumi with a frontal push down (kimarite: Oshidoshi), maintaining his sole lead in the tournament. Hirumi's attempt at a double inside grip was quickly countered by Onoato's power. Hirumi dropped to 2-4.
• Wakamaru vs. Hanka: Wakamaru secured his second win against Hanka with a sidestep and a quick attack (kimarite: Hatakikomi). Hanka's planned sidestep maneuver was unsuccessful. Wakamaru moved to 2-4, and Hanka dropped to 1-4.

Conclusion and Standings

Day Six concluded with Onoato remaining the sole leader of the Kyushu Tournament. Several wrestlers are chasing him, one win behind. The day featured a mix of expected outcomes and surprising upsets, highlighting the competitive nature of the top division.