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November 2026

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Aki Basho 2026 - Day 15

Befitting of the two most successful players in Makuuchi this tournament, Sekiwake Sumio and Chiyobobdog produced the highest quality combined score in a thrilling 8-8 draw. Sumio came out on top to secure his eighth Makuuchi yusho, now level for the most of all time with Norizo.

In Juryo Chankoyama also scored eight to win a one-sided affair. Her Juryo yusho and 12 wins will give her a nice bump up the banzuke deep into the top division in November.

The Makushita division was closer. Danjinoumi did very well to close the points gap on Ippikiokami and they finished with 12 wins and an identical score. The tie-break went to direct bouts between them, but they did not meet each other, so we had to look at the number of 8+ days. Ippikiokami had 4 while Danjinoumi had 2 and so we have a winner! Congratulations to Ippikiokami!

On the banzuke, Sekiwake Sumio will be awaiting the decision of the gamesmaster as he has a decent case for Ozeki promotion on the back of his yusho. Komusubi Reeeen and Komusubi Andrasoyama are both on Ozeki runs in November - both will need 11 wins for the jump up.

Congratulations to all the winners!

by Pandaazuma, 2026/9/28

Aki Basho 2026 - Day 14

Sekiwake Sumio and Chiyobobdog both won their bouts and the yusho will be decided between them in a death match tomorrow.

It's exactly the same situation in Juryo. Chankoyama and Chindonya both won and will decide the big prize in a match between them.

Makushita is a lot more complicated. Ippikiokami, Volya, Danjinoumi and Jaminmaru all lead with 11 wins. None of them fight each other so even the 10-4 players have a chance if all four lose and it could get extremely messy. Ippikiokama is far ahead of the others in points so just a win for him should be enough. If he loses, he'll be hoping Toonoryu especially loses as he has a superior score.

Looking at the banzuke, with a win tomorrow, Sekiwake Sumio will have 30 wins in three tournaments, one win short of the generally accepted target, but he will also have a yusho and a win over one of the two yokozuna he faced. That would be a reasonable argument for Ozeki promotion.

As for the three Yokozuna, Pandaazuma has reached a winning record, Yumezukuri fell to a losing record today and so will be hoping for a winning record in November to wipe that 'soft' kadoban sheet clean. Kakushoyamaii will be 'hard' kadoban in November after getting a losing record and also being absent in July (which counts as a 7-8 record). He'll need 8+ wins in November to keep his rank. Squeaky bum time!

Good luck to all the contenders on the final day!

by Pandaazuma, 2026/9/26

Aki Basho 2026 - Day 13

Chiyobobdog took advantage of Sekiwake Sumio's loss and they now jointly lead the field. Komusubi Reeeen and Norizo lost today but remain one off the pace.

Chankoyama and Chindonya keep winning in Juryo. Andonishiki is one win behind. And both leaders lost in Makushita so now it's a large leading group of 11 players. A tie-break looks inevitable.

Sekiwake Kazutoyama's ozeki run is over - he now needs to try to win out to keep the run alive for Kyushu. Sekiwake Sumio will still be in contention if he wins out and takes the yusho. And Komusubi Reeeen is quietly building a nice run for Kyushu. Komusubi Andrasayoma could do the same with two wins on the final weekend.

by Pandaazuma, 2026/9/26

Aki Basho 2026 - Day 12

The leaders all lost on day 12 but Sekiwake Sumio remains in the lead with a 10-2 record. Komusubi Reeeen, Norizo and Chiyobobdog are waiting for another slip-up. Sumio fights Yokozuna Pandaazuma in the day 13 highlight bout.

Chindonya and Chankoyama lead Juryo - a fantastic ten-pointer for Chankoyama helped matters for her. Hidari and Kamakiri are the leaders of Makushita with ten wins.

by Pandaazuma, 2026/9/25

Aki Basho 2026 - Day 11

Sekiwake Sumio moves into the sole lead with a fine 10-1 record. He officially needs 13 wins for Ozeki promotion, but a 12-3 yusho may well be enough, so his run-in will be critical. Chiyobobdog is one win off the pace. Sekiwake Kazutoyama is still in the promotion race but he will need to win out to get the nod.

Chindonya leads Juryo with nine wins. Chankoyama and Andonishiki are just behind. Kamakiri leads Makushita 10-1. Hidari and Fujislava are chasing with 9-2 records.

by Pandaazuma, 2026/9/24

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