Friday, September 18, 2026 · September Tournament, Day 6 / A pre-bout viewing notebook
We have picked three Makuuchi bouts for today. For each, there is a small detail to look out for, rather than a prediction of the winner. Start with whichever matchup catches your eye and take your time. You will also find all 20 pairings below, with records through Day 5.
Asakoryu × Kinbozan | Three wins apiece: watch how they close the gap
Asakoryu and Kinbozan both finished Day 5 at 3–2. They enter Day 6 with matching records.
Today’s question is: “How will they close the distance to their opponent?”
Look beyond the momentum of the initial charge and watch the space between them afterward. Will they attack at a distance, or move in to grapple? The moment the gap between their chests changes is one detail worth watching.
Following those small changes in distance may give the bout a slightly different feel.
Read more: About Asakoryu ／ About Kinbozan
Ura × Asahakuryu | Watch their feet as well as their hands
Ura enters Day 6 at 4–1, while Asahakuryu is 3–2.
Yesterday, Ura beat Wakamotoharu with sotogake, an outside leg trip. That gives us a little viewing theme for today: “Beneath the moving hands, what are the feet doing?”
A change in foot placement or body angle also changes the distance between the wrestlers. This is not a prediction of today’s winning technique, of course. It could be interesting to spot the small steps within the pushing exchange.
Choose one detail that interests you and follow it. Even that can make a bout more rewarding to watch.
Read more: About Ura ／ About Asahakuryu
Onosato × Gonoyama | In the final bout, watch what follows the initial charge
Day 6 closes with Onosato against Gonoyama. Onosato is 4–1; Gonoyama is 2–3.
Yesterday, Onosato won by yorikiri, a frontal force-out, and Gonoyama by oshitaoshi, a frontal push-down.
Today’s question is: “After they collide, who takes a step forward?” Follow the footwork after the first burst of momentum. Will one drive forward, or hold firm and change direction? Even a short bout brings together many movements.
It is a closing bout worth watching to the very end. We hope you can settle in and enjoy it with your favorite cup of tea.
Read more: About Onosato ／ About Gonoyama
Day 6: all 20 Makuuchi bouts
The bouts are listed in the Japan Sumo Association’s order. Left and right indicate the East and West sides for the day, and records are through Day 5. Select a wrestler’s name to read their article. Makushita wrestlers are linked to their Association profiles.
| Order | East | West |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shonannoumi Maegashira 17 · 0–5 |
Tokihayate Maegashira 15 · 3–2 |
| 2 | Tobizaru Maegashira 14 · 2–3 |
Onokatsu Juryo 3 · 3–2 |
| 3 | Toshinofuji Maegashira 16 · 4–1 |
Chiyoshoma Maegashira 14 · 3–2 |
| 4 | Asasuiryu Maegashira 15 · 3–2 |
Abi Maegashira 13 · 3–2 |
| 5 | Oho Maegashira 10 · 1–4 |
Wakamotoharu Maegashira 11 · 3–2 |
| 6 | Asakoryu Maegashira 13 · 3–2 |
Kinbozan Maegashira 10 · 3–2 |
| 7 | Ura Maegashira 9 · 4–1 |
Asahakuryu Maegashira 12 · 3–2 |
| 8 | Shodai Maegashira 11 · 0–5 |
Shishi Maegashira 9 · 2–3 |
| 9 | Asanoyama Maegashira 6 · 4–1 |
Hiradoumi Maegashira 8 · 3–2 |
| 10 | Takerufuji Maegashira 8 · 3–2 |
Ichiyamamoto Maegashira 6 · 0–5 |
| 11 | Roga Maegashira 5 · 4–1 |
Nishikifuji Maegashira 7 · 1–4 |
| 12 | Fujiseiun Maegashira 7 · 3–2 |
Oshoma Maegashira 5 · 3–2 |
| 13 | Fujiryoga Maegashira 4 · 2–3 |
Churanoumi Maegashira 3 · 4–1 |
| 14 | Takayasu Maegashira 2 · 2–3 |
Kotoeiho Maegashira 1 · 1–4 |
| 15 | Hakunofuji Komusubi · 1–4 |
Daieisho Komusubi · 1–4 |
| 16 | Atamifuji Sekiwake · 4–1 |
Kotoshoho Maegashira 1 · 2–3 |
| 17 | Takanosho Maegashira 4 · 3–2 |
Kotozakura Ozeki · 4–1 |
| 18 | Kirishima Ozeki · 4–1 |
Yoshinofuji Maegashira 2 · 0–5 |
| 19 | Aonishiki Ozeki · 3–2 |
Fujinokawa Sekiwake · 3–2 |
| 20 | Onosato Yokozuna · 4–1 |
Gonoyama Maegashira 3 · 2–3 |
Day 6: all Juryo bouts and viewing notes ／ Day 6 viewing guide
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Checked on the morning of September 18, 2026. This is a pre-bout guide, and records are through Day 5. For any changes to withdrawals, returns or pairings, please consult the Association’s latest announcements.
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