GRAND SUMO: Day 8 of the November 2025 Tournament - GRAND SUMO Highlights

Key Concepts

• Basho: A sumo tournament.
• Day Eight (Nakabi): The midpoint of the tournament.
• Kukakai Center: The venue for the November tournament in southwestern Japan.
• Yokoza: The highest rank in sumo.
• Kimoshi Gold Star: An award for achieving a winning record (Kachikoshi).
• Jirro Division: The second highest division in sumo.
• Yoriki: A win by forcing the opponent out of the ring.
• Hataki: A slap-down win.
• Oshidashi: A frontal push-out win.
• Makunochi: The top division in sumo.
• Hatakikomi: A slap-down attack.
• Wuridashi: A rear push-out win.
• Tachiai: The initial charge at the start of a bout.
• Kotag: An arm lock.
• Okurashi: A rear push-out win.
• Kachikoshi: Achieving a winning record (more wins than losses).
• Oshawi: A push-out win.
• Kokaz: A pulling maneuver.
• Mawashi: The belt worn by sumo wrestlers.
• Gyama: A low stance.
• Kataskashi: An under-shoulder swing down.
• Luote Dashag: A pulling overarm throw.
• Oshidashi: A frontal push-out victory.
• Tzuki: A thrust.
• Yorikiri: A frontal crush-out win.
• Skidashi: A thrust-out win.
• Seikkiwake: A rank below Ozeki.
• Watashkcomi: Thigh grabbing push down.
• Mits grip: A frontal grip.
• Doscoy: A term related to sumo action.

Day Eight Summary: November Tournament at Kukakai Center

This report covers the action from Day Eight of the November sumo tournament held at the Kukakai Center in southwestern Japan. The tournament is at its midpoint, with Yokoza continuing to lead the standings undefeated.

Tournament Standings and Key Contenders

• Yokoza: Remains undefeated, leading the contest.
• Onoto: Is trailing behind Yokoza.
• Seek Aishki: Is also in contention, with only one loss.
• Rank and Filers: Yoshino Fuji and Fujinoa are also among those trailing the leaders.

Match Highlights and Key Bouts

1. Shio vs. Oi:

• Veteran Shio (4 wins, 3 losses) faced newcomer Oi (1 win, 6 losses).
• Oi had previously defeated Shio twice by Yoriki in the Jirro division.
• Shio secured a quick victory by Hataki, moving to 5 wins, 3 losses.

2. Sadanomi vs. Nishiki Fuji:

• Sadanomi (2 wins, 5 losses) competed against Nishiki Fuji (5 wins, 2 losses).
• Their Makunochi series was split 5-5.
• Nishiki Fuji dominated the bout, winning by Oshidashi and improving to 6 wins, 2 losses.

3. Hatsuyama vs. Duden:

• Jurio man Hatsuyama (5 wins, 2 losses) faced Duden (4 wins, 3 losses).
• This was their first encounter.
• Hatsuyama, known for his powerful pushing, won by Hatakikomi (slap down), securing his sixth win and extending his winning streak to four bouts.

4. Tokiate vs. Asakuru:

• Tokiate (5 wins, 2 losses) fought Asakuru (5 wins, 2 losses).
• Both wrestlers were promoted to the top division last year, with Tokiate leading their series 3-2.
• Tokiate won by Wuridashi (rear push out) after a close bout at the edge.

5. Mitakeomi vs. Shaanomi:

• Mitakeomi (3 wins, 4 losses) competed against Shaanomi (2 wins, 5 losses).
• Mitakeomi held a 4-2 advantage in their past meetings.
• Mitakeomi won by Oshidashi, returning to a 4-4 record.

6. Tommoaz vs. Fujinoa:

• Tommoaz (1 win, 6 losses) faced Fujinoa (6 wins, 1 loss).
• This was their first Makunochi clash.
• Fujinoa, despite a tough bout, won by Kokaz (pulling maneuver) and Hataki (slap down), improving to 7 wins, 1 loss. Tommoaz improved to 2 wins, 6 losses.

7. Roga vs. Gonoyama:

• Roga (4 wins, 3 losses) battled Gonoyama (4 wins, 3 losses).
• Gonoyama had a perfect 3-0 record against Roga.
• Gonoyama won by Oshidashi, maintaining his perfect record against Roga (4-0) and reaching his 200th career victory. He moved to 5 wins, 3 losses.

8. Shishi vs. Midori Fuji:

• Shishi (2 wins, 5 losses) faced Midori Fuji (2 wins, 5 losses).
• Shishi led their series 3-1, but Midori Fuji won their last encounter by penalty.
• Midori Fuji secured a spectacular win by Luote Dashag (pulling overarm throw), achieving his third victory.

9. Kotto vs. Chiranomi:

• Kotto (4 wins, 3 losses) competed against Chiranomi (4 wins, 3 losses).
• Their series in the top tier was tied 4-4.
• Kotto won by Oshidashi, moving to 5 wins, 3 losses.

10. Dho vs. Abby:

• Dho (5 wins, 2 losses) faced Abby (2 wins, 5 losses).
• Dho had a significant 16-2 edge in their Makunochi history.
• Abby secured an Oshidashi victory, dispatching Dho.

11. Tobizu vs. Atami Fuji:

• Tobizu (3 wins, 4 losses) fought Atami Fuji (5 wins, 2 losses).
• Atami Fuji held a strong 7-1 advantage in their matches.
• Tobizu reversed the field with a beltless arm throw, snatching his fourth victory.

12. Onata vs. Ichyamoto:

• Onata (3 wins, 4 losses) faced Ichyamoto (3 wins, 4 losses).
• Onata had won all three previous encounters by Yorikiri.
• Ichyamoto won by thrusting, excelling with his pushing sumo and reaching equilibrium at 4-4.

13. Shoddai vs. Kimboan:

• Shoddai (3 wins, 4 losses) competed against Kimboan (2 wins, 5 losses).
• Their series was split 4-4.
• Kimboan won by Tzuki (thrust), outlasting Shoddai and improving to 3 wins, 5 losses.

14. Wakamotaru vs. Yoshino Fuji:

• Wakamotaru (3 wins, 4 losses) faced Yoshino Fuji (6 wins, 1 loss).
• Yoshino Fuji was on a five-bout winning streak.
• Wakamotaru secured a victory by Oshidashi, moving to an even 4-4 record.

15. Wakatakag vs. Oshoma:

• Wakatakag (2 wins, 5 losses) fought Oshoma (3 wins, 4 losses).
• Wakatakag led their rivalry 3-2.
• Wakatakag won by Yorikiri, moving to 3 wins, 5 losses.

16. Kirishima vs. Takanosho:

• Kirishima (4 wins, 3 losses) took on Takanosho (1 win, 6 losses).
• Takanosho held a comfortable 13-4 advantage in their top division clashes.
• Takanosho executed his agame and won by Skidashi (thrust out), securing his second win of the tournament.

17. Takayasu vs. Hakuho:

• Takayasu (4 wins, 3 losses) faced Hakuho (3 wins, 4 losses).
• Hakuho had won all three previous meetings.
• Takayasu won by Skidashi, moving to 5 wins, 3 losses.

18. Oho vs. Aishki:

• Oho (3 wins, 4 losses) competed against Aishki (6 wins, 1 loss).
• Aishki led their rivalry 2-1.
• Aishki won by Watashkcomi (thigh grabbing push down), advancing to 7 wins and maintaining his one-loss record.

19. Hiadi vs. Kotoakura:

• Hiadi (2 wins, 5 losses) faced Ozaki Kotoakura (2 wins, 5 losses).
• Kotoakura held a solid 8-1 advantage in their series.
• Kotoakura ended his losing streak by winning with a beltless arm throw, improving to 3 wins, 5 losses.

20. Tamawashi vs. Yokoza:

• Iron Man Tamawashi (4 wins, 3 losses) challenged undefeated Yokoza.
• Yokoza held a 4-1 edge in their history, but Tamawashi had defeated him previously.
• Yokoza narrowly escaped defeat, winning by dodging a bullet and maintaining his undefeated streak. Tamawashi was close to his ninth Kimoshi Gold Star.

21. Hoyu vs. Udra:

• Yokoza Hoyu (5 wins, 2 losses) locked horns with technician Udra (3 wins, 4 losses).
• Hoyu led their rivalry 8-6.
• Hoyu won by Ashtoi (leg pick), securing his sixth win and improving to 6 wins, 2 losses.

Conclusion and Standings Update

After Day Eight, Yokoza remains undefeated. Seek Aishki holds a one-loss record, and five other wrestlers are trailing with two losses each. The tournament continues with Day Nine action.