Aki 2026: Senshuraku

Andy Aki 2026 , , ,

Kitanowaka of Hakkaku-beya won the Juryo yusho. He defeated Kagayaki in regulation to force a play-off. Kayo joined the play-off as he beat Tamawashi. Kitanowaka then defeated Kagayaki and Kayo to claim the title.

What works once must work twice. Rinse and repeat, no?

The Makushita to Juryo promotion queue will be interesting. There’s precedent for elevating Makushita 4 with 4-3 records: Nabatame & Hoshoryu. There’s precedent for elevating Makushita 9 with a 6-1: Hakuho. There’s also precedent for keeping a 6-9 at the same rank. It will be interesting but I think Tochitaikai, Nishikigi, Tamashoho, Hatsuyama go down. Asahifuji, Ryuho, Ikarigata and Tenshoyama come up. What do y’all think? Frankly, the Sumo Association will do what the Sumo Association wants to do.

Special Prize Nominations:

Takayasu will get a Fighting Spirit prize if he wins and Onosato claims the yusho. Fujinokawa will receive an unconditional Fighting Spirit Prize. Churanoumi, Asanoyama, and Toshinofuji are eligible for Fighting Spirit Prizes if they win today. No one will receive a Technique prize. “No soup for you!”

NHK videos are here. Of all of the Juryo action available, the NHK posted the Tanji-Arashifuji bout. Enjoy.

Makuuchi Action

Kazuma defeated Shonannoumi. Kazuma shoved Shonannoumi out quickly. Oshidashi.

Chiyoshoma (5-10) defeated Shodai (3-12). Chiyoshoma charged forward and Shodai tried to change direction while shoving Chiyoshoma to the side but Chiyoshoma ran right through Shodai. Oshidashi.

Oho (7-8) defeated Tokihayate (8-7). Oho got his left arm inside and held Tokihayate up, under the shoulder. Oho used gaburi hip thrusts to drive Tokihayate back and out.  Yorikiri.

Asasuiryu (8-7) defeated Shishi (7-8). Asasuiryu charged forward and Shishi gave up on the edge. Yorikiri.

Ura (10-5) defeated Tobizaru (4-11). It looked like a pair of clones out there, fighting with the same push-pull strategy. Eventually, Ura charged forward and DIDN’T pull. When he pressed forward at the edge, he forced Tobizaru out. Yorikiri.

Hiradoumi (9-6) defeated Toshinofuji (9-6). Hiradoumi hooked both arms inside Toshinofuji and pressed forward. Toshinofuji tried a throw at the edge but Hiradoumi bulldozed ahead and forced him out. No Special Prize for Toshinofuji. Yorikiri.

Takerufuji (9-6) defeated Asahakuryu (8-7). Takerufuji got low, hooked both arms inside, rotated and plowed through Asahakuryu. Yorikiri.

Abi (8-7) defeated Nishikifuji (7-8). Abi used strong tsuppari to force Nishikifuji back. Nishikifuji grabbed Abi’s left arm and tried an armbar. It nearly paid dividends and Abi stumbled forward but stopped before the tawara. Abi then pulled, shuffled along the tawara and slapped Nishikifuji down. Hatakikomi.

Fujiseiun (9-6) defeated Asakoryu (9-6). Asakoryu pulled and rotated but couldn’t throw Fujiseiun. Fujiseiun grabbed Asakoryu’s thong and got behind Asakoryu. [Cue Sisqo, “Thong song.”] Asakoryu kind of gave up and let Fujiseiun force him out from behind. I don’t think it was the wedgie that ended Asakoryu’s day. He flexed his right knee after the bout. Okuridashi.

Ichiyamamoto (4-11) defeated Kinbozan (9-6). Ichiyamamoto shifted slightly to the side after the tachiai and Kinbozan stumbled forward. Ichiyamamoto tracked in from behind like a velociraptor and shoved Kinbozan out from behind. Okuridashi.

Halftime

Gonoyama (6-9) defeated Wakamotoharu (10-5). Gonoyama charged forward and was careful about Wakamotoharu’s rotation, shoving him out. Oshidashi.

Yoshinofuji (9-6) defeated Asanoyama (10-5). Yoshinofuji rotated and crushed Asanoyama out. No special prize for Asanoyama. Yoritaoshi.

Fujiryoga (8-7) defeated Takayasu (7-8). Takayasu pivoted and pulled but Fujiryoga’s excellent footwork avoided defeat. Fujiryoga drove forward into Takayasu and looped his arm inside Takayasu’s shoulder. When Takayasu dug his heels into the tawara, Fujiryoga twisted and dragged him down. No Outstanding Performance prize for Takayasu. Sukuinage.

Kotoeiho (5-10) defeated Oshoma (6-9). Oshoma pulled while shoving Kotoeiho’s head down. Kotoeiho’s legs kept churning forward and he forced Oshoma out. Yorikiri.

Sanyaku

Churanoumi (10-5) defeated Daieisho (5-10). Daieisho hit Churanoumi with his thrust-pull combo. Churanoumi had read the brief. He blocked what tsuppari he could and then rushed Daieisho out.

Hakunofuji (5-10) defeated Roga (6-9). Roga briefly got the back of Hakunofuji’s belt but Hakunofuji charged ahead and forced him out. I do not wake up this early in the morning to watch Roga or Oshoma fight, that’s for sure. Yorikiri.

Kore-Yori-Sanyaku

Well, looky there. The kore-yori-sanyaku are all Sekiwake and above. That’s a good tournament. Terunofuji standing up in the hanamichi like, “bring home those arrows!”

Fujinokawa (11-4) defeated Atamifuji (8-7). Atamifuji wrapped up Fujinokawa with a kimedashi hold and drove forward. But he released Fujinokawa’s right arm so he could shove Fujinokawa with the left hand. Bad mistake. Freed from that kimedashi, Fujinokawa shifted left and used his left arm to heave Atamifuji over. That’s Fighting Spirit. Unconditional. Atamifuji walked back down the hanamichi only to see Ikioi and Terunofuji hunched over the replay screen. “Oh crap.” Sukuinage.

Kirishima (8-7) defeated Kotozakura (9-6). Nail-biter here as Kotozakura tried to catch Kirishima at the edge. Then he actually tried to overpower him with a yorikiri. Kirishima wanted the win more, needed the win more, and hauled Kotozakura over the edge. No kadoban Ozeki for Kyushu. Ain’t that something? Uwatenage.

Onosato (12-3) defeated Aonishiki (11-4). Onosato hit Aonishiki with tsuppari to the face, repeatedly. Aonishiki had that left-hand grip for a moment before the beating started. Onosato’s shoves broke Aonishiki’s hold and his resolve. That final left hand to the jaw looked uncomfortable. Shonosuke called a great bout, the last of his career. お疲れ様でした。 Tsukidashi.

Wrap-up

Onosato Yusho. The win appeared to hit him during the playing of the national anthem as he broke up and started to cry. He had to cover his face. It looks like this one really meant a lot.

We’ll see you back here in a couple of days for the Juryo promotion announcements

Tachiai Nakabi Meetup

hochiyama Aki 2026, Sumo Topics

One of the great pleasures of following sumo outside Japan is discovering just how many fans are quietly scattered around the world. Only recently, when having work done on my home, I met two fellow sumo fans in small Calvert County (a exurb of Washington DC). They saw my sumo-themed home izakaya and immediately knew they found a kindred spirit.

Just like any other sumo fan, we avidly follow each basho, celebrate the kachi-koshi of our favorite wrestlers, agonize over a mono-ii decision, and spend far too much time debating whether a promising recruit is really the next big thing. Yet most foreign fans experience the sport alone, behind a screen. We have to consume it via a stream, youtube videos, or other media that typically does not lend itself to a public gathering – particularly when most of the basho happens overnight in your time zone.

To combat this “isolationism” two Tachiai writers met at a local DC-area izakaya during the Aki 2026 basho on nakabi (middle day). We had no formal agenda, no drafts to discuss, no “official business”. Just good food, a few drinks, and several hours of uninterrupted sumo conversation.

There is something refreshing about sitting across from someone who already understands the sport and shares the same level of passion. The discussion drifted naturally across various sumo news and events as well as my recent experiences in Japan.

The afternoon served as a reminder that one of the best aspects of sumo is the community surrounding it.

Reviewing the tachiai statistics, I was surprised to see so many people viewing the site are from the greater Washington DC region.  Between diplomats, government staff, academics, journalists, martial arts enthusiasts, Japanese expatriates, and sports fans looking for something different from the mainstream American sports calendar, there are undoubtedly far more sumo followers here than most of us realize.

So perhaps it is time to find them.

As the next tournament approaches, we’d love to gauge interest in an informal DC-area sumo gathering. Nothing elaborate. Just a friendly get-together at a Japanese restaurant or izakaya where fans can watch highlights, discuss the basho, argue about promotion cases, speculate about future sekitori, and perhaps meet fellow supporters for the first time.

Whether you’ve been following ozumo for thirty years or discovered it through YouTube six months ago, you’d be welcome. Some of the best sumo conversations happen when veteran fans and newcomers share a table.

Sumo has a way of creating connections across countries, languages, and backgrounds. The sport may be centered in Tokyo, but its community stretches much farther than that.

If you’re in the greater Washington area and think this sounds like fun, let us know in the comments. A mid-basho lunch between two sumo enthusiasts proved that the appetite is certainly there. Perhaps next basho, we’ll need a bigger table.

Aki 2026: Day Fourteen

Andy Aki 2026 ,

Day 14 in Tokyo

Kagayaki and Kayo lost again, making the yusho race a bigger party. Kagayaki still leads at 11-3 but Tamawashi and Kitanowaka join Kayo in the hunt at 10-4.

At the other end, Ikarigata defeated Tochitaikai, earning his kachikoshi and making a case for promotion to Juryo. Plenty of guys are in position to go down, starting with Tochitaikai, Nishikigi, and Tamashoho. Three guys are ready to come up, Asahifuji, Ryuho and Ikarigata.

Your NHK videos are here.

Makuuchi Action

Asasuiryu (7-7) defeated Daiseizan (8-6). Both men seemed to be taking this bout very seriously and thus fought very deliberately and carefully. They leaned into each other, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Asasuiryu felt he found that opportunity first and twisted Daiseizan around to the bales. Daiseizan was caught back-heeled and Asasuiryu pressed forward and shoved him out. Oshidashi.

Toshinofuji (9-5) defeated Tobizaru (4-10). Tobizaru pulled and nearly took himself out. Toshinofuji pursued carefully, without giving Tobizaru an opportunity for shenanigans along the edge, and shoved Tobizaru out. Oshidashi.

Oho (6-8) defeated Chiyoshoma (4-10). Chiyoshoma tried to use his left-hand uwatenage but Oho dragged him down with an arm bar on that left arm. Kotenage.

Kinbozan (9-5) defeated Shonannoumi (3-11). Just days from being elevated to fight Aonishiki in the yusho race, Kinbozan is down here fighting makujiri…sometimes I really do not get these bout decisions. Kinbozan hugged Shonannoumi and ushered him out, quickly. The Kyokai tells Shonannoumi, “We want you gone.” Yorikiri.

Asakoryu (9-5) defeated Ura (9-5). Ura tried to throw Asakoryu with a kubinage as his left foot on the other side of the ring. The gyoji spotted Ura’s foot out and called it right. Asakoryu won. Oshidashi.

Shishi (7-7) defeated Abi (7-7). After a few seconds of tsuppari, Abi had a hold of Shishi’s belt so you knew Abi was in trouble. Abi was worn out. Shishi grabbed Abi’s belt with the left hand and dragged him down. Shitatenage.

Wakamotoharu (10-4) defeated Takerufuji (8-6). Takerufuji’s initial charge drove Wakamotoharu back to the edge. Wakamotoharu braced against the bales, rotated and counter-attacked. He had a strong hold of Takerufuji’s belt with the right hand and drove Takerufuji over the tawara. Yorikiri.

Hiradoumi (8-6) defeated Tokihayate (8-6). Hiradoumi blasted Tokihayate with tsuppari, chased him around the ring and thrust him out. Tokihayate tried to block what incoming strikes he could but enough got through to take him out. Hiradoumi kachikoshi. Tsukidashi.

Asahakuryu (8-6) defeated Fujiseiun (8-6). Fujiseiun wrapped up Asahakuryu and forced him to the edge. Asahakuryu struck out with his counter at the edge where he pivoted and thrust Fujiseiun down with a powerful blast at his shoulder. Asakoryu kachikoshi. Tsukiotoshi.

Gonoyama (5-9) defeated Shodai (3-11). Gonoyama hit Shodai with a hand to the face and got Shodai moving backward. Then he wrapped him up and went for the kill. Yorikiri.

Halftime

Takayasu (7-7) defeated Churanoumi (9-5). After battering Churanoumi with a shoulder blast tachiai and powerful thrusts, Takayasu pulled and shifted left, slapping Churanoumi down. Churanoumi looked irritated. He knows he needs to build a case for sanyaku promotion. He needs to leap-frog Takayasu and/or Yoshinofuji to claim one of the open komusubi slots for Kyushu. Note that Churanoumi already defeated Yoshinofuji earlier in the tournament. As Herbern mentioned in the comments, Churanoumi is looking to represent Okinawans in sanyaku. Hatakikomi.

Yoshinofuji (8-6) defeated Fujiryoga (7-7). Yoshinofuij shifted right and pulled Fujiryoga forward with his right hand on his belt. Fujiryoga was completely off balance and stumbled toward the tawara. Yoshinofuji finished him off with a shove. Yorikiri.

Nishikifuji (7-7) defeated Kotoeiho (4-10). Nishikifuji charged ahead behind a powerful tachiai and quickly shoved Kotoeiho out. Kotoeiho probably planned to execute a throw at the edge but Nishikifuji had shoved his left hand away as he moved toward the bales. Kotoeiho was rather stuck. Yorikiri.

Sanyaku

Ichiyamamoto (3-11) defeated Hakunofuji (4-10). Ichiyamamoto got Hakunofuji moving in reverse. As Hakunofuji shuffled along the bales, Ichiyamamoto pursued with thrusts and shoved him off the dohyo and into an elegant elder sujo in the front row. Hakunofuji checked in on her to make sure she was okay. Oshidashi.

Daieisho (5-9) defeated Oshoma (6-8). Daieisho tenderized Oshoma with tsuppari and then yanked him forward by the shoulder. Sukuinage.

Roga (6-8) defeated Atamifuji (8-6). Roga twisted right with his left-hand uwate, and threw Atamifuji down. Uwatenage.

Fujinokawa (10-4) defeated Asanoyama (10-4). Asanoyama thought he’d locked onto that right arm of Fujinokawa as he charged ahead. At the bales, Fujinokawa slipped his grasp and shuffled left, pulling Asanoyama forward and thrusting him to the ground. Tsukiotoshi.

Aonishiki (11-3) defeated Kirishima (7-7). Aonishiki got a right-hand overarm grip. When he got the left hand inside, Kirishima freaked out and wiggled wildly, “Get it off! Get it off!” He cut the grip but Aonishiki shifted his right foot forward. “Uh-oh, another thing I gotta worry about? チックショー” With Kirishima nicely distracted, Aonishiki went back for the left-hand inside and charged forward at the same time. As he got the grip, he plowed into Kirishima. Kirishima tried to twist at the edge but it was futile. Aonishiki bowled him over. Yoritaoshi.

Kotozakura (9-5) defeated Onosato (11-3). Onosato had his overeager pants on. He didn’t read the brief. This is literally what Kotozakura does, or at least tries to do every day. It’s also what Fujinokawa just pulled on Asanoyama. After a solid, satisfying tachiai that drew appreciative gasps from the assembled masses, Onosato grabbed Kotozakura with the right hand grip on Kotozakura’s belt and charged forward. As they approached the edge, Kotozakura shuffled to the left – at Beyoncé’s insisting – and thrust Onosato to the ground. Tsukiotoshi.

Wrap-up

Onosato will fight Aonishiki for all the marbles, mushrooms, and macarons.

Tomorrow’s bouts have not been posted yet but barring anything insane, Kotozakura will fight Kirishima with Kirishima looking for his kachikoshi and Kotozakura looking for that elusive 10th win. There’s still time to have Asanoyama fight Shonannoumi.

In Juryo, I think Kagayaki will fight Kitanowaka. Tamawashi hasn’t faced Kayo, yet. So, maybe they’ll pair the two and eliminate one from the potential play-off.

Aki 2026: Day Thirteen

Andy Aki 2026 , ,

Day Thirteen in Tokyo.

Takanosho kyujo. Hakunofuji will pick up the walkover win. This news is sad but also a relief. Takanosho appeared to be in real pain with that foot/ankle. I hope he’s chilling on the couch with his ankle iced, watching the action on TV.

In another sad development, the Sumo Association also announced Yago’s retirement during the broadcast. Yago had fallen into Sandanme and with his makekoshi record, he would have stayed there. Given the accumulated injuries, particularly the knee injuries which truncated his sekitori rank, he likely felt he would not have the ability to advance.

Moving on to today’s action, Kagayaki and Kayo lost but both remain the crux of the title race, for now. If you don’t like gore, don’t watch Nabatame’s win over Kagayaki. Nabatame hit Kagayaki with powerful tsuppari and a couple of headbutts, one of which appeared to open a dreadful gash over Kagayaki’s eye. This injury might play into the yusho race.

Mitakeumi dished out some of Kayo’s own medicine for a rare win. Kayo does have some forceful tsuppari, similar to Takakeisho, when he decides to deploy it. He laid into Mitakeumi but Mitakeumi escaped at the edge and slapped Kayo down, which felt rather satisfying to watch.

So, Kagayaki has two losses, Kayo one behind with three. But even Kitanowaka is still in this as every J4E with 11-4 records has earned promotion, going back 28 years.

Three days ago, Daiseizan seemed like he would lead the list of promotion candidates. Three losses later and it’s flipped to Dewanoryu and Tamawashi who appear to be ready for top division action, with Kyokukaiyu on a Week Two surge.

We’re definitely not short on demotion candidates. Wakanosho, Shonannoumi, and Wakatakakage appear to be going down for certain with Chiyoshoma, Tobizaru and even Shodai holding stand-by tickets if we get some late results for these Juryo guys in the top 5-6 ranks.

The lower division yusho races were decided tonight. There will be no playoffs in those races. Jonokuchi yusho winner, Joshoyu, has elevator rikishi potential. Expect to see him mentioned in the Jonidan race in Kyushu.

  • Makushita: Inami
  • Sandanme: Kobayashi
  • Jonidan: Amane
  • Jonokuchi: Joshoyu

Your NHK videos are here:

Makuuchi Action

Toshinofuji (8-5) defeated Abi (7-6). Toshinofuji outlasted Abi, shoving Abi out. Toshinofuji survived Abi’s flurry of tsuppari but Abi nearly caught him with his first slapdown attempt. After that, Abi tired and Toshinofuji’s footwork prevented Abi from executing slapdowns. Toshinofuji gently finished off the gassed Abi. Toshinofuji kachikoshi. Oshidashi.

Tokihayate (8-5) defeated Asahakuryu (7-6). Tokihayate got both hands inside and tried a sukuinage. Asahakuryu locked up both of Tokihayate’s arms for a kimedashi attempt but as Tokihayate’s feet planted in the bales, he twisted and pulled Asahakuryu over the bales. Tokihayate kachikoshi. Uwatenage.

Shodai (3-10) defeated Shonannoumi (3-10). Shodai easily overpowered Shonannoumi. Yorikiri.

Oho (5-8) defeated Tobizaru (4-9). Oho wrapped his arms around Tobizaru’s shoulders as the two leaned into each other at the center of the ring. Oho had his chin at the back of Tobizaru’s head and drove down, pulling Tobizaru to the ground. Hikiotoshi.

Shishi (6-7) defeated Chiyoshoma (4-9). As Chiyoshoma probed and circled, looking for an attack, Shishi brought his big left hand down on Chiyoshoma and slapped him down. Hatakikomi.

Wakamotoharu (9-4) defeated Hiradoumi (7-6). Hiradoumi charged ahead but Wakamotoharu braced against the tawara, pivoted and let Hiradoumi’s momentum carry him forward. Gunbai Wakamotoharu. Mono-ii. Video replay checked to see if Wakamotoharu’s big-ass foot touched the ground outside the bales. Video review showed his heel came close but didn’t touch the ground. Hatakikomi.

Takerufuji (8-5) defeated Kinbozan (8-5). Kinbozan hauled Takerufuji over the the edge but Takerufuji used the momentum to swing Kinbozan around to the edge and then force him out. Yorikiri.

Asakoryu (8-5) defeated Nishikifuji (6-7). Asakoryu’s shitatenage against Nishikifuji’s uwatenage as both men toppled each other over the edge. It was a crapshoot so the gyoji’s gunbai pointed ahead to Asakoryu. Mono-ii. Video replay showed a very tight decision. I thought we’d get some bonus sumo but the judges decided Nishikifuji’s body touched first, to Asakoryu’s visible surprise. Asakoryu kachikoshi. Shitatenage.

Ura (9-4) defeated Fujiseiun (8-5). Ura pressed forward into Fujiseiun. Fujiseiun leaned ahead, seeking a grip on Ura’s belt when Ura suddenly shuffled right and dragged Fujiseiun down. Katasukashi.

Asasuiryu (6-7) defeated Ichiyamamoto (2-11) Ichiyamamoto shoved Asasuiryu to the edge. Asasuiryu leapt from the dohyo as Ichiyamamoto dove forward. Gunbai Asasuiryu. Mono-ii. Video replay showed a tight but obvious call that Ichiyamamoto had touched first. This outcome must be soul crushing for Ichiyamamoto fans since it looked like he had overpowered Asasuiryu early, then he nearly pulled him down with a slapdown and then he lost in that crapshoot pulldown. It just felt like Ichiyamamoto-zumo was better than Asasuiryu-zumo in that bout. Gah! Hatakikomi.

Halftime

Yoshinofuji (7-6) defeated Oshoma (6-7). Oshoma pulled, and pulled, and pulled again. Yoshinofuji kept his footing and shoved Oshoma out. Oshidashi.

Takayasu (6-7) defeated Gonoyama (4-9). Takayasu assaulted Gonoyama, battering him and forcing him to the edge. Gonoyama dug in at the bales so Takayasu shuffled right and let Gonoyama stumble forward. From there, it was easy for Takayasu to shove Gonoyama out as Gonoyama struggled to maintain his footing. Oshidashi.

Kotoeiho (4-9) defeated Roga (5-8). Kotoeiho shifted left and powered into Roga with a left-hand uwate. As Kotoeiho charged forward, Roga made a terrible decision to try to topple Kotoeiho with so much force that Roga’s right foot lifted high into the air. He basically tripped himself. Kotoeiho crushed him as the pair fell. Yoritaoshi.

Sanyaku

Fujiryoga (7-6) defeated Daieisho (4-9). Daieisho stumbled and nearly lost his footing as he executed his initial pull attempt. Fujiryoga capitalized by shoving Daieisho through the ring and out. Oshidashi.

Hakunofuji (4-9) default win over Takanosho (4-9).

Churanoumi (9-4) defeated Fujinokawa (9-4). Churanoumi squared up to Fujinokawa and leaned in, driving forward. Fujinokawa tried a desperate pull but Churanoumi kept his footing and shoved Fujinokawa out. Oshidashi.

Asanoyama (10-3) defeated Atamifuji (8-5). The former Ozeki stuck a fork in the wannabe Ozeki’s run. Asanoyama was simply stronker. Atamifuji tried a sukuinage as Asanoyama drove forward but Asanoyama’s footing was excellent and that left-hand uwate grip, unbreakable. Yorikiri.

Aonishiki (10-3) defeated Kotozakura (8-5). As the two tussled for belt grips after the initial charge, Aonishiki rotated to his left and dragged Kotohachinana to the ground by his shoulder. “If you want to pull, try doing it this way, man.” Katasukashi.

Kirishima (7-6) defeated Onosato (11-2). Kirishima got a great left hand grip. He charged into the Yokozuna and nearly drove him over the edge at the beginning of the bout, helped by a terrible pull. Onosato stopped at the edge and tried to use his own right-hand uwate to haul Kirishima over. Kirishima shuffled along the bales and yanked on Onosato’s belt, dragging him to the ground. Shitatenage.

Wrap-up

Well now. The top division yusho will not be a run away. We have a very interesting three-man race among three title holders. In a rare move, the Sumo Association published its Day 14 torikumi in advance of today’s action so we know the pairings for tomorrow.

Title Race:

  • 2-Losses: Onosato
  • 3-Losses: Aonishiki, Asanoyama

Onosato will fight Kotozakura in the musubi-no-ichiban. Aonishiki will take on Kirishima with Kirishima’s kachikoshi on the line. That action will be hot. Right before that, Asanoyama will fight Fujinokawa. Asanoyama should study the way Churanoumi neutralized the firecracker today.

Atamifuji will try to rescue his Ozeki promotion chances for Kyushu as he will fight Roga tomorrow. Daieisho will fight Oshoma and Hakunofuji will fight Ichiyamamoto. Yeesh. Poor Ichi-kun.

As usual, leave your thoughts in the comments. This looks like it will be a great weekend.