September tournament, Day 5 · Thursday, September 17, 2026 / Bout results
On Day 5, Churanoumi defeated Kotozakura, leaving no unbeaten wrestler in Makuuchi. Ura and Asanoyama also moved to 4–1. In Juryo, Kayo, Kagayaki, Kitanowaka and Daiseizan all reached five straight wins. Here is a look back at the day, with tables covering all 20 Makuuchi and 14 Juryo bouts.
The Japan Sumo Association’s official results were checked at 6:21 p.m. Japan time on September 17, 2026. All outcomes, winning techniques and records below are from the end of Day 5.
Three parts of the Day 5 story
Churanoumi beats Kotozakura; nine Makuuchi wrestlers stand at 4–1
Churanoumi defeated Ozeki Kotozakura, who had won his first four bouts, by oshidashi, a frontal push-out. Both finished at 4–1, leaving no unbeaten wrestler in Makuuchi. In the final bout, Yokozuna Onosato beat Yoshinofuji by yorikiri, a frontal force-out, to reach 4–1 as well.
At the end of Day 5, the 9 wrestlers at 4–1 were Toshinofuji, Ura, Asanoyama, Roga, Atamifuji, Kirishima, Churanoumi, Kotozakura and Onosato. As you look through the standings, you can also find your favourite wrestler’s bout in the tables below.
Ura wins by sotogake; Asanoyama by tsukiotoshi
Ura and Wakamotoharu both entered their bout at 3–1. Ura won by sotogake, an outside leg trip, moving to 4–1 while Wakamotoharu fell to 3–2. Asanoyama and Takerufuji also met with matching 3–1 records; Asanoyama won by tsukiotoshi, a thrust-down, to reach 4–1.
Asakoryu lost to Tokihayate by hatakikomi, a slap-down, leaving both at 3–2. Tamawashi, ranked Juryo 3, appeared on the Makuuchi card that day and lost to Chiyoshoma by yorikiri. Tamawashi finished at 1–4 and Chiyoshoma at 3–2.
Four Juryo wrestlers reach five straight wins; Tanji wins by default
Kayo beat Tochikodai by hatakikomi; Kagayaki beat Meisei by yorikiri; Kitanowaka beat Midorifuji by uwatenage, an overarm throw; and Daiseizan beat Mitakeumi by yorikiri. Kayo, Kagayaki, Kitanowaka and Daiseizan all finished at 5–0.
Tanji received a win by default against Nabatame to reach 4–1. We distinguish this from a bout fought on the dohyo. Ryuden beat Enho by yorikiri to move to 3–2, while Hatsuyama beat Tomokaze by oshidashi for his first win of the tournament.
How our six morning picks turned out
These were the matchups featured in our pre-bout viewing notes. Here are the official outcomes, so you can look back at the questions we suggested before watching.
- Ryuden — Enho: Ryuden won by yorikiri to finish at 3–2. Enho finished at 2–3.
- Kitanowaka — Midorifuji: Kitanowaka won by uwatenage to reach 5–0. Midorifuji finished at 3–2.
- Daiseizan — Mitakeumi: Daiseizan won by yorikiri to reach 5–0. Mitakeumi finished at 1–4.
- Ura — Wakamotoharu: Ura won by sotogake to reach 4–1. Wakamotoharu finished at 3–2.
- Asanoyama — Takerufuji: Asanoyama won by tsukiotoshi to reach 4–1. Takerufuji finished at 3–2.
- Churanoumi — Kotozakura: Churanoumi won by oshidashi, leaving both at 4–1.
Before the bouts: Juryo viewing notes ／ Makuuchi viewing notes
The kimarite is the official winning technique recorded for a bout.
Makuuchi results: all 20 bouts
The order follows the Japan Sumo Association’s results. ○ means a win and ● means a loss. Left and right show the East and West sides for the day; records are through the end of Day 5.
| East wrestler | Winning technique | West wrestler |
|---|---|---|
| ● Shonannoumi 0–5 Maegashira 17 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ○ Toshinofuji 4–1 Maegashira 16 |
| ● Tamawashi 1–4 Juryo 3 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ○ Chiyoshoma 3–2 Maegashira 14 |
| ○ Tobizaru 2–3 Maegashira 14 |
Hikiotoshi (hand pull-down) | ● Asasuiryu 3–2 Maegashira 15 |
| ● Asakoryu 3–2 Maegashira 13 |
Hatakikomi (slap-down) | ○ Tokihayate 3–2 Maegashira 15 |
| ○ Abi 3–2 Maegashira 13 |
Oshidashi (frontal push-out) | ● Shodai 0–5 Maegashira 11 |
| ○ Asahakuryu 3–2 Maegashira 12 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ● Kinbozan 3–2 Maegashira 10 |
| ● Oho 1–4 Maegashira 10 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ○ Shishi 2–3 Maegashira 9 |
| ○ Ura 4–1 Maegashira 9 |
Sotogake (outside leg trip) | ● Wakamotoharu 3–2 Maegashira 11 |
| ○ Hiradoumi 3–2 Maegashira 8 |
Oshidashi (frontal push-out) | ● Ichiyamamoto 0–5 Maegashira 6 |
| ○ Asanoyama 4–1 Maegashira 6 |
Tsukiotoshi (thrust-down) | ● Takerufuji 3–2 Maegashira 8 |
| ● Nishikifuji 1–4 Maegashira 7 |
Oshidashi (frontal push-out) | ○ Oshoma 3–2 Maegashira 5 |
| ○ Roga 4–1 Maegashira 5 |
Oshitaoshi (frontal push-down) | ● Fujiseiun 3–2 Maegashira 7 |
| ○ Fujiryoga 2–3 Maegashira 4 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ● Kotoeiho 1–4 Maegashira 1 |
| ○ Kotoshoho 2–3 Maegashira 1 |
Oshidashi (frontal push-out) | ● Takayasu 2–3 Maegashira 2 |
| ● Hakunofuji 1–4 Komusubi |
Oshidashi (frontal push-out) | ○ Fujinokawa 3–2 Sekiwake |
| ○ Atamifuji 4–1 Sekiwake |
Oshidashi (frontal push-out) | ● Daieisho 1–4 Komusubi |
| ○ Kirishima 4–1 Ozeki |
Okuridashi (rear push-out) | ● Takanosho 3–2 Maegashira 4 |
| ● Aonishiki 3–2 Ozeki |
Oshitaoshi (frontal push-down) | ○ Gonoyama 2–3 Maegashira 3 |
| ○ Churanoumi 4–1 Maegashira 3 |
Oshidashi (frontal push-out) | ● Kotozakura 4–1 Ozeki |
| ○ Onosato 4–1 Yokozuna |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ● Yoshinofuji 0–5 Maegashira 2 |
Tamawashi, ranked Juryo 3, competed on the Makuuchi card. The tables distinguish the division in which the bout took place from each wrestler’s official rank.
Juryo results: all 14 bouts
The order follows the Japan Sumo Association’s results. ○ means a win and ● means a loss. Tanji versus Nabatame was decided by default; the table identifies it as a default win.
| East wrestler | Winning technique | West wrestler |
|---|---|---|
| ● Tochitaikai 2–3 Juryo 14 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ○ Nishikigi 2–3 Juryo 14 |
| ● Tochikodai 0–3 Makushita 3 |
Hatakikomi (slap-down) | ○ Kayo 5–0 Juryo 12 |
| ● Tamashoho 1–4 Juryo 12 |
Oshidashi (frontal push-out) | ○ Tokifudo 4–1 Juryo 13 |
| ○ Kagayaki 5–0 Juryo 11 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ● Meisei 2–3 Juryo 13 |
| ● Nabatame 2–3 Juryo 10 |
Fusen (default) Tanji wins by default |
○ Tanji 4–1 Juryo 10 |
| ○ Hitoshi 3–2 Juryo 11 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ● Tohakuryu 1–4 Juryo 9 |
| ○ Ryuden 3–2 Juryo 8 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ● Enho 2–3 Juryo 9 |
| ○ Hatsuyama 1–4 Juryo 8 |
Oshidashi (frontal push-out) | ● Tomokaze 1–4 Juryo 7 |
| ○ Kitanowaka 5–0 Juryo 6 |
Uwatenage (overarm throw) | ● Midorifuji 3–2 Juryo 7 |
| ○ Shirokuma 3–2 Juryo 6 |
Okuridashi (rear push-out) | ● Arashifuji 2–3 Juryo 5 |
| ○ Kazekeno 4–1 Juryo 4 |
Tsukidashi (frontal thrust-out) | ● Sadanoumi 1–4 Juryo 5 |
| ○ Daiseizan 5–0 Juryo 2 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ● Mitakeumi 1–4 Juryo 4 |
| ○ Onokatsu 3–2 Juryo 3 |
Hatakikomi (slap-down) | ● Kyokukaiyu 1–4 Juryo 1 |
| ○ Dewanoryu 3–2 Juryo 1 |
Yorikiri (frontal force-out) | ● Kazuma 1–4 Juryo 2 |
Tochikodai, ranked Makushita 3, appeared on the Juryo card. As a Makushita wrestler, he is not given the sekitori honorific in the Japanese version of this article. Nabatame’s 2–3 record is reproduced as shown in the Association’s official results.
Official sources and verification time
Sources: Japan Sumo Association September 2026 tournament: Day 5 Makuuchi results ／ Juryo results. Outcomes, winning techniques and records were checked for all 34 bouts: 20 Makuuchi and 14 Juryo.
Checked at 6:21 p.m. Japan time on September 17, 2026. The official results pages change with each tournament. This article preserves the record for September 17, 2026.