Tim Sumo
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Sumo awards everyday of the basho
Takakeisho forever
He/Him
Sumo awards everyday of the basho
Takakeisho forever
He/Him
Great decision! Was all but a foregone conclusion but it’s good to hear it officially. Congratulations again!
The shimpan department decided to promote Aonishiki to Ozeki.
Officially, the board has to decide that in a special meeting on Wednesday, but that's a rubber stamp - they have never voted against a promotion.
hochi.news/articles/202...
Officially, the board has to decide that in a special meeting on Wednesday, but that's a rubber stamp - they have never voted against a promotion.
hochi.news/articles/202...
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新関脇・安青錦（安治川）の大関昇進が事実上、決まった。番付編成を担う審判部は、昇進を諮る臨時理事会の招集を八角理事長（元横綱・北勝海）に要請し、受諾された。理事会で昇進が見送られた例はなく「新大関・
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November 23, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Great decision! Was all but a foregone conclusion but it’s good to hear it officially. Congratulations again!
For those who follow the Banzuke we have Midorifuji, Nishikifuji, Chiyoshoma, Shodai, Abi and Tobizaru who all have records that should land them at Maegashira 12. So it’s gonna be one of those sorts of banzukes.
November 23, 2025 at 9:08 AM
For those who follow the Banzuke we have Midorifuji, Nishikifuji, Chiyoshoma, Shodai, Abi and Tobizaru who all have records that should land them at Maegashira 12. So it’s gonna be one of those sorts of banzukes.
Massive end. It’s all Aonishiki. The newest Ozeki! The next Yokozuna? It’s his world we just live in it! Hakkeyoi! Aonishiki YUSHO!!!!!
November 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Massive end. It’s all Aonishiki. The newest Ozeki! The next Yokozuna? It’s his world we just live in it! Hakkeyoi! Aonishiki YUSHO!!!!!
September Sumo Final Awards
Best match: Hoshoryu vs Takayasu
Best move: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Biggest upset overall: Ichiyamamoto
Biggest comeback overall: Oshoumi
Most dominant overall: Aonishiki
Most great matches: Aonishiki
Most great moves: Tokihayate
Most improved: Yoshinofuji
Best match: Hoshoryu vs Takayasu
Best move: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Biggest upset overall: Ichiyamamoto
Biggest comeback overall: Oshoumi
Most dominant overall: Aonishiki
Most great matches: Aonishiki
Most great moves: Tokihayate
Most improved: Yoshinofuji
November 23, 2025 at 8:44 AM
September Sumo Final Awards
Best match: Hoshoryu vs Takayasu
Best move: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Biggest upset overall: Ichiyamamoto
Biggest comeback overall: Oshoumi
Most dominant overall: Aonishiki
Most great matches: Aonishiki
Most great moves: Tokihayate
Most improved: Yoshinofuji
Best match: Hoshoryu vs Takayasu
Best move: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Biggest upset overall: Ichiyamamoto
Biggest comeback overall: Oshoumi
Most dominant overall: Aonishiki
Most great matches: Aonishiki
Most great moves: Tokihayate
Most improved: Yoshinofuji
Nov 2025 Day 15 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Move of the Day: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Comeback of the Day: Asakoryu
Dominant Performance of the Day: Hakuoho
Upset of the Day: Aonishiki
Match of the Day: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Move of the Day: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Comeback of the Day: Asakoryu
Dominant Performance of the Day: Hakuoho
Upset of the Day: Aonishiki
November 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Nov 2025 Day 15 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Move of the Day: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Comeback of the Day: Asakoryu
Dominant Performance of the Day: Hakuoho
Upset of the Day: Aonishiki
Match of the Day: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Move of the Day: Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Comeback of the Day: Asakoryu
Dominant Performance of the Day: Hakuoho
Upset of the Day: Aonishiki
Very slick by Aonishiki. Still not quite sure how he did that. Into the Playoff. Hoshoryu will have to earn this. I reckon Aonishiki has ozeki for sure now.
November 23, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Very slick by Aonishiki. Still not quite sure how he did that. Into the Playoff. Hoshoryu will have to earn this. I reckon Aonishiki has ozeki for sure now.
With Sadanoumi losing again he will drop deep into Juryo, and that may be the end of his Makuuchi career. He is the last of a generation of Makuuchi stalwarts I always lumped together like Takarafuji, Okinoumi, Aoiyama, Kaisei, Shohozan, Ikioi and Myogiryu and now they’re all gone
*except Tamawashi
*except Tamawashi
November 23, 2025 at 7:18 AM
With Sadanoumi losing again he will drop deep into Juryo, and that may be the end of his Makuuchi career. He is the last of a generation of Makuuchi stalwarts I always lumped together like Takarafuji, Okinoumi, Aoiyama, Kaisei, Shohozan, Ikioi and Myogiryu and now they’re all gone
*except Tamawashi
*except Tamawashi
Asakoryu shows great recovery skills to beat Kotoeiho and hold onto a Makuuchi spot. Oshoumi beats Fujiseiun and the allegation of a possible hairpull to also stay in the top flight, he won 6 in a row to save himself.
November 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Asakoryu shows great recovery skills to beat Kotoeiho and hold onto a Makuuchi spot. Oshoumi beats Fujiseiun and the allegation of a possible hairpull to also stay in the top flight, he won 6 in a row to save himself.
Another good example of the dead body rule in effect today as Tochitaikai can’t execute the slap down of Tsurugisho before he flies backwards off the dohyo. Sure Tsurugisho lands first but Tochitaikai is adjudged to be a dead body and is correctly called out, even after a monoii
November 23, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Another good example of the dead body rule in effect today as Tochitaikai can’t execute the slap down of Tsurugisho before he flies backwards off the dohyo. Sure Tsurugisho lands first but Tochitaikai is adjudged to be a dead body and is correctly called out, even after a monoii
I’m confused. I’m hearing word Onosato is kyujo but he’s been put on the Torikumi. usually they hold off on matching on day 15 until after the day 14 matches to prevent fusen wins. Why was Onosato matched if he isn’t going to wrestle?
November 23, 2025 at 5:46 AM
I’m confused. I’m hearing word Onosato is kyujo but he’s been put on the Torikumi. usually they hold off on matching on day 15 until after the day 14 matches to prevent fusen wins. Why was Onosato matched if he isn’t going to wrestle?
What a day of sumo. Sumo’s number 1 and 2 men knocked off by number 3 and 4. There will be 2 ozekis in January, neither will be kadoban. The top tier is bigger than we might have been thinking it was.
November 22, 2025 at 9:14 AM
What a day of sumo. Sumo’s number 1 and 2 men knocked off by number 3 and 4. There will be 2 ozekis in January, neither will be kadoban. The top tier is bigger than we might have been thinking it was.
Nov 2025 Day 14 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Wakamotoharu vs Midorifuji
Move of the Day: Chiyoshoma
Comeback of the Day: Takayasu
Dominant Performance of the Day: Aonishiki
Upset of the Day: Kotozakura
Match of the Day: Wakamotoharu vs Midorifuji
Move of the Day: Chiyoshoma
Comeback of the Day: Takayasu
Dominant Performance of the Day: Aonishiki
Upset of the Day: Kotozakura
November 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Nov 2025 Day 14 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Wakamotoharu vs Midorifuji
Move of the Day: Chiyoshoma
Comeback of the Day: Takayasu
Dominant Performance of the Day: Aonishiki
Upset of the Day: Kotozakura
Match of the Day: Wakamotoharu vs Midorifuji
Move of the Day: Chiyoshoma
Comeback of the Day: Takayasu
Dominant Performance of the Day: Aonishiki
Upset of the Day: Kotozakura
Oshoumi Makuuchi debut looked like an utter failure when he was 1-8 after 9 days. He’s now won 4 in a row and another win or two could see him hold onto a spot in the top division!
November 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Oshoumi Makuuchi debut looked like an utter failure when he was 1-8 after 9 days. He’s now won 4 in a row and another win or two could see him hold onto a spot in the top division!
Takayasu has had a pretty entertaining basho and has had some close losses. Was great to see him win a very tough match today against a highly motivated Nishikifuj.
November 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Takayasu has had a pretty entertaining basho and has had some close losses. Was great to see him win a very tough match today against a highly motivated Nishikifuj.
Nov 2025 Day 13 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Takayasu vs Nishikifuji
Move of the Day: Ura
Comeback of the Day: Yoshinofuji
Dominant Performance of the Day: Tamawashi
Upset of the Day: Asakoryu
Match of the Day: Takayasu vs Nishikifuji
Move of the Day: Ura
Comeback of the Day: Yoshinofuji
Dominant Performance of the Day: Tamawashi
Upset of the Day: Asakoryu
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Nov 2025 Day 13 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Takayasu vs Nishikifuji
Move of the Day: Ura
Comeback of the Day: Yoshinofuji
Dominant Performance of the Day: Tamawashi
Upset of the Day: Asakoryu
Match of the Day: Takayasu vs Nishikifuji
Move of the Day: Ura
Comeback of the Day: Yoshinofuji
Dominant Performance of the Day: Tamawashi
Upset of the Day: Asakoryu
Tokihayate has has an incredible basho so far. With 9 wins from 7 different techniques I’m hoping he gets the technique prize.
November 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Tokihayate has has an incredible basho so far. With 9 wins from 7 different techniques I’m hoping he gets the technique prize.
Best day of sumo of the basho. some incredible matches, moves and turnarounds. The top guys continue to impress. Aonishiki needs one win for Ozeki. Kotozakura needs 1 win for kachikoshi. They’ll likely both face two Yokozuna then each other over the last 3 days.
November 20, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Best day of sumo of the basho. some incredible matches, moves and turnarounds. The top guys continue to impress. Aonishiki needs one win for Ozeki. Kotozakura needs 1 win for kachikoshi. They’ll likely both face two Yokozuna then each other over the last 3 days.
Nov 2025 Day 12 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Hoshoryu vs Takayasu
Move of the Day: Tokihayate
Comeback of the Day: Daieisho
Dominant Performance of the Day: Tamawashi
Upset of the Day: Oshoumi
Match of the Day: Hoshoryu vs Takayasu
Move of the Day: Tokihayate
Comeback of the Day: Daieisho
Dominant Performance of the Day: Tamawashi
Upset of the Day: Oshoumi
November 20, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Nov 2025 Day 12 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Hoshoryu vs Takayasu
Move of the Day: Tokihayate
Comeback of the Day: Daieisho
Dominant Performance of the Day: Tamawashi
Upset of the Day: Oshoumi
Match of the Day: Hoshoryu vs Takayasu
Move of the Day: Tokihayate
Comeback of the Day: Daieisho
Dominant Performance of the Day: Tamawashi
Upset of the Day: Oshoumi
Nov 2025 Day 11 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Atamifuji vs Tamawashi
Move of the Day: Midorifuji
Comeback of the Day: Tokihayate
Dominant Performance of the Day: Hoshoryu
Upset of the Day: Takanosho
Match of the Day: Atamifuji vs Tamawashi
Move of the Day: Midorifuji
Comeback of the Day: Tokihayate
Dominant Performance of the Day: Hoshoryu
Upset of the Day: Takanosho
November 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Nov 2025 Day 11 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Atamifuji vs Tamawashi
Move of the Day: Midorifuji
Comeback of the Day: Tokihayate
Dominant Performance of the Day: Hoshoryu
Upset of the Day: Takanosho
Match of the Day: Atamifuji vs Tamawashi
Move of the Day: Midorifuji
Comeback of the Day: Tokihayate
Dominant Performance of the Day: Hoshoryu
Upset of the Day: Takanosho
Onosato’s first loss breathes life into this basho. He’s now tied with Aonishiki and only one match ahead of Hoshoryu so the three top performers of the year are with their own destiny in their hands. Kotozakura hanging in there for Kachikoshi despite struggling for fitness and form.
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Onosato’s first loss breathes life into this basho. He’s now tied with Aonishiki and only one match ahead of Hoshoryu so the three top performers of the year are with their own destiny in their hands. Kotozakura hanging in there for Kachikoshi despite struggling for fitness and form.
Nov 2025 Day 10 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Hoshoryu vs Oshoma
Move of the Day: Ura
Comeback of the Day: Wakatakakage
Dominant Performance of the Day: Kotozakura
Upset of the Day: Yoshinofuji
Match of the Day: Hoshoryu vs Oshoma
Move of the Day: Ura
Comeback of the Day: Wakatakakage
Dominant Performance of the Day: Kotozakura
Upset of the Day: Yoshinofuji
November 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Nov 2025 Day 10 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Hoshoryu vs Oshoma
Move of the Day: Ura
Comeback of the Day: Wakatakakage
Dominant Performance of the Day: Kotozakura
Upset of the Day: Yoshinofuji
Match of the Day: Hoshoryu vs Oshoma
Move of the Day: Ura
Comeback of the Day: Wakatakakage
Dominant Performance of the Day: Kotozakura
Upset of the Day: Yoshinofuji
Juryo watch:
Gone: Meisei, Oshoumi
In Danger: Shonannoumi, Sadanoumi
Coming up: Daiseizan
Promotion Chance: Asahakuryu, Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
Bad basho for the seas, good basho for the mountains.
Gone: Meisei, Oshoumi
In Danger: Shonannoumi, Sadanoumi
Coming up: Daiseizan
Promotion Chance: Asahakuryu, Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
Bad basho for the seas, good basho for the mountains.
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Juryo watch:
Gone: Meisei, Oshoumi
In Danger: Shonannoumi, Sadanoumi
Coming up: Daiseizan
Promotion Chance: Asahakuryu, Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
Bad basho for the seas, good basho for the mountains.
Gone: Meisei, Oshoumi
In Danger: Shonannoumi, Sadanoumi
Coming up: Daiseizan
Promotion Chance: Asahakuryu, Kagayaki, Asanoyama, Hatsuyama
Bad basho for the seas, good basho for the mountains.
Sanyaku watch
Ozeki chance: Aonishiki
Kadaban danger: Kotozakura
In danger: Takanosho, Oho
Promotion chance: Kirishima, Yoshinofuji
Lot of key matchups to be had here. Lots of 4-5s in the high Maegashira who could come up. If Aonishiki is promoted that leads to an extra Sekiwake spot.
Ozeki chance: Aonishiki
Kadaban danger: Kotozakura
In danger: Takanosho, Oho
Promotion chance: Kirishima, Yoshinofuji
Lot of key matchups to be had here. Lots of 4-5s in the high Maegashira who could come up. If Aonishiki is promoted that leads to an extra Sekiwake spot.
November 18, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Sanyaku watch
Ozeki chance: Aonishiki
Kadaban danger: Kotozakura
In danger: Takanosho, Oho
Promotion chance: Kirishima, Yoshinofuji
Lot of key matchups to be had here. Lots of 4-5s in the high Maegashira who could come up. If Aonishiki is promoted that leads to an extra Sekiwake spot.
Ozeki chance: Aonishiki
Kadaban danger: Kotozakura
In danger: Takanosho, Oho
Promotion chance: Kirishima, Yoshinofuji
Lot of key matchups to be had here. Lots of 4-5s in the high Maegashira who could come up. If Aonishiki is promoted that leads to an extra Sekiwake spot.
Nov 2025 Day 9 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Ura vs Wakamotoharu
Move of the Day: Midorifuji
Comeback of the Day: Kotozakura
Dominant Performance of the Day: Onosato
Upset of the Day: Wakatakakage
Match of the Day: Ura vs Wakamotoharu
Move of the Day: Midorifuji
Comeback of the Day: Kotozakura
Dominant Performance of the Day: Onosato
Upset of the Day: Wakatakakage
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Nov 2025 Day 9 Sumo Awards
Match of the Day: Ura vs Wakamotoharu
Move of the Day: Midorifuji
Comeback of the Day: Kotozakura
Dominant Performance of the Day: Onosato
Upset of the Day: Wakatakakage
Match of the Day: Ura vs Wakamotoharu
Move of the Day: Midorifuji
Comeback of the Day: Kotozakura
Dominant Performance of the Day: Onosato
Upset of the Day: Wakatakakage
Another giant coming up is Kazuma. 185cm, 194kg. He’s 4-0 at Ms15 so 3 more wins will put him in Juryo in Jan. He burst onto the scene as a makushita tsukedashi and then got immediately injured but since coming back took Jonokuchi and Sandanme yushos and has only dropped a single match in 3 bashos.
November 16, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Another giant coming up is Kazuma. 185cm, 194kg. He’s 4-0 at Ms15 so 3 more wins will put him in Juryo in Jan. He burst onto the scene as a makushita tsukedashi and then got immediately injured but since coming back took Jonokuchi and Sandanme yushos and has only dropped a single match in 3 bashos.