GRAND SUMO: Day 9 of the November 2025 Tournament - GRAND SUMO Highlights

Here's a detailed summary of the YouTube video transcript:

Key Concepts

• Kushū Basho: The November Grand Sumo Tournament held in Fukuoka.
• Day Nine: The specific day of the tournament being covered.
• Rikishi: Sumo wrestlers.
• Yokozuna: Grand Champion, the highest rank in sumo.
• Ōzeki: Champion, the second highest rank.
• Sanyaku: The ranks below Ōzeki (Sekiwake, Komusubi, Maegashira).
• Maegashira: The lowest division of the top Makuuchi division.
• Jūryō: The second highest division in sumo.
• Kachikoshi: Achieving more wins than losses in a tournament (8-7 or better).
• Make-koshi: Achieving more losses than wins in a tournament (7-8 or worse).
• Tōshi-mae: Thrusting attack.
• Yorikiri: Force out.
• Tsuki-otoshi: Thrust and drop.
• Yori-kiri: Force out.
• Oshidashi: Frontal push out.
• Tachi-ai: Initial charge.
• Maki-gae: Body drop.
• Kubi-nage: Neck throw.
• Ami-uchi: Fisherman's throw.
• Okuri-dashi: Rear push out.
• Ashitori: Leg pick.
• Hataki-komi: Slap down.
• Ura-nage: Body flip.
• Sumo: The sport of Japanese wrestling.
• Mawashi: The belt worn by sumo wrestlers.
• Dōhyō: The sumo ring.

Tournament Standings and Leaderboard

• Tournament: November tournament (Kushū Basho) in Fukuoka.
• Day: Day nine of the 15-day tournament.
• Sole Leader: Yokozuna Onosato, with a perfect 8-0 record.
• Chaser: Ōzeki Aishki, with one loss (7-1).
• Within Striking Distance: Five other rikishi with two losses (6-2).
• Outlook: With a full week remaining, the championship race is still open.

Match Highlights and Key Bouts

1. Jūryō Bout: Asakoru (6-3) vs. Tōi Taikai (4-5)

• Asakoru, ranked Jūryō #5, snapped a two-match losing streak.
• Tōi Taikai, making his top division debut, dropped to 4-5.
• Winning Technique: Asakoru won by Tsuki-otoshi (thrust and drop).

2. Makuuchi Bout: Sadanomi (3-6) vs. Mitakeumi (4-5)

• Sadanomi, at 38 years old, continues to compete in the top division, a remarkable feat.
• Mitakeumi, a three-time champion and former Ōzeki, is struggling.
• Winning Technique: Sadanomi won by Yori-kiri (force out) after gaining a strong grip.

3. Makuuchi Bout: Gonoyama (6-3) vs. Oshōumi (1-8)

• Gonoyama, on a three-match winning streak, showed strong momentum.
• Oshōumi, a top division rookie, suffered his eighth consecutive loss, securing a make-koshi.
• Winning Technique: Gonoyama won by Oshidashi (frontal push out).

4. Makuuchi Bout: Tomokazuki (3-6) vs. Shōanōumi (2-7)

• Shōanōumi is aiming for his first win in five days.
• Tomokazuki applied pressure with his pushing and thrusting attack.
• Winning Technique: Tomokazuki won by Oshidashi (frontal push out), giving Shōanōumi five straight losses.

5. Makuuchi Bout: Fujino Kawa (6-3) vs. Toki Hayate (7-2)

• This was a crucial bout for championship hopes, with the loser likely out of contention.
• The two rikishi had a 1-1 record against each other prior to this match.
• Fujino Kawa came off a loss on day eight.
• Toki Hayate demonstrated strong technique.
• Winning Technique: Toki Hayate won by Yori-kiri (force out) after securing a double inside grip (Maki-gae) and preventing Fujino Kawa's Kubi-nage (neck throw) attempt.

6. Makuuchi Bout: Nishiki Fuji (5-4) vs. Ryūō (6-3)

• Nishiki Fuji had won his previous two matches.
• Ryūō needed more consistency.
• Nishiki Fuji initially looked strong with a frontal charge.
• Winning Technique: Ryūō countered with a move to the left, breaking Nishiki Fuji's balance and winning with a Hataki-komi (slap down) at the edge.

7. Makuuchi Bout: Chiyōshōhō (5-4) vs. Shishi (3-6)

• Chiyōshōhō was on a three-match winning streak.
• Shishi needed to improve his record to avoid a make-koshi.
• Winning Technique: Shishi won by Yori-kiri (force out) after fighting back and gaining a deep left inside position.

8. Makuuchi Bout: Ichiyamamoto (4-5) vs. Buten (4-5)

• Buten has overcome a major hip injury to compete at the top level.
• Ichiyamamoto has shown versatility in his attacks.
• Winning Technique: Ichiyamamoto won by Hataki-komi (slap down) after countering Buten's frontal charge.

9. Makuuchi Bout: Koto Shō (5-4) vs. Abi (4-5)

• Koto Shō won the July tournament.
• Abi won his only championship in Fukuoka in November 2022.
• Abi's relentless thrusting attack proved too much.
• Winning Technique: Abi won by Oshidashi (frontal push out).

10. Makuuchi Bout: Chiranomi (5-4) vs. Tobizaru (4-5)

• Tobizaru was aiming for back-to-back wins.
• Chiranomi debuted in Fukuoka two years ago and is a regular.
• Winning Technique: Chiranomi won by Oshidashi (frontal push out) with a strong attack, adjusting his plan when he couldn't get his preferred grip.

11. Makuuchi Bout: Onōshō (4-5) vs. Kimbezan (5-4)

• Kimbezan has never had a losing record in Fukuoka since his debut.
• Onōshō needs to raise his game to reach Sanyaku.
• Winning Technique: Onōshō won by Yori-kiri (force out).

12. Makuuchi Bout: Atami Fuji (6-3) vs. Daishō (4-5)

• The two rikishi had split their previous eight matches 4-4.
• Atami Fuji had lost his last two matches.
• Daishō appeared healthier and in better form.
• Winning Technique: Atami Fuji won by Oshidashi (frontal push out) with a powerful charge.

13. Makuuchi Bout: Midori Fuji (4-5) vs. Shōdai (3-6)

• Midori Fuji won yesterday with a powerful pulling overarm throw.
• Shōdai is a former Ōzeki.
• Winning Technique: Midori Fuji won by Ami-uchi (fisherman's throw) at the edge, coming from behind to defeat Shōdai.

14. Makuuchi Bout: Ura (3-6) vs. Wakamotoharu (5-4)

• Wakamotoharu had previously beaten a Yokozuna and an Ōzeki.
• Ura was on a three-match losing streak and aiming to return to Sanyaku.
• Ura had a poor 2-10 record against Wakamotoharu prior to this match.
• Winning Technique: Ura won by Yori-kiri (force out) after a persistent attack, including an Ashi-tori (leg pick). This was Ura's first win against Wakamotoharu in five attempts.

15. Makuuchi Bout: Kirishima (5-4) vs. Hakuōhō (3-6)

• Hakuōhō's toughest schedule was behind him.
• Kirishima needed four more wins to secure a Kachikoshi.
• Winning Technique: Kirishima won with a nifty lateral move at the edge after Hakuōhō initially gained the advantage.

16. Makuuchi Bout: Wakatakakage (4-5) vs. Takayasu (5-4)

• Wakatakakage was on a roll, winning three of his last four matches.
• Takayasu attempted a Nage (throw) but Wakatakakage countered.
• Winning Technique: Wakatakakage won by Watashi-nage (a type of throw), overcoming Takayasu's counter.

17. Makuuchi Bout: Tamawashi (4-5) vs. Ōhō (4-5)

• Tamawashi, on his 41st birthday, lost yesterday to Yokozuna Onosato.
• Ōhō had back-to-back losses.
• Winning Technique: Ōhō won by Hataki-komi (slap down) after Tamawashi pushed him to the edge.

18. Makuuchi Bout: Aishki (7-1) vs. Hōshōryū (1-7)

• Aishki was aiming for his Kachikoshi (8-1).

• Hōshōryū was on a six-match losing streak.

• Aishki is considered a top Ōzeki candidate.

• Winning Technique: Aishki won by Yori-kiri (force out) after securing a strong left-hand shallow grip and following up with a Kiri-kaeshi and Yori attack. Aishki secured his Kachikoshi.

  • Aishki's Post-Match Comments:
    • "I'm happy, but it's only day nine, so there's still a long way to go."
    • "I think it was good that I was able to attack gradually from underneath."
    • "After getting the shallow grip, I trusted my sumo and stayed calm while pressing forward."
    • "I just want to stay composed and take it one bout at a time and focus on doing my style of sumo."

19. Makuuchi Bout: Kotozakura (4-5) vs. Takenshō (2-7)

• Kotozakura, an Ōzeki, needed to pick up the pace.
• Takenshō had few wins but was capable of turning things around.
• Winning Technique: Kotozakura won by Hataki-komi (slap down) at the edge, demonstrating awareness of his position.

20. Makuuchi Bout: Yoshino Fuji (5-4) vs. Hakuho (7-2)

• Yoshino Fuji, an up-and-comer, faced a Yokozuna for the first time.
• Yoshino Fuji needed this win to stay in the title race.
• Winning Technique: Hakuho won by Okuri-dashi (rear push out) after a strong attack by Yoshino Fuji. Hakuho improved to 7-2.

21. Final Bout: Yokozuna Onosato (8-0) vs. Ōshō (3-6)

• This was a match between former college teammates.
• Onosato is the sole leader and aiming for a perfect 15-0 championship.
• Winning Technique: Onosato won by Oshidashi (frontal push out) in a very quick match, conserving energy. Onosato remains undefeated at 9-0.

Conclusion and Outlook

• Yokozuna Onosato continues his dominant run, remaining undefeated at 9-0.
• Ōzeki Aishki is in second place at 8-1, having secured his Kachikoshi.
• Hakuho and Toki Hayate are two wins behind the leaders.
• With six days remaining, the tournament is far from over, and further twists and turns are expected.