Saturday, September 19, 2026 · September Tournament, Day 7 / Pre-bout viewing notes
These are the Day 7 matchups with records through Day 6, preserved from the 3:38 p.m. JST pre-bout check. For Day 7 outcomes, see the Japan Sumo Association’s official results.
Our three picks are Onosato–Churanoumi, Aonishiki–Atamifuji and Wakamotoharu–Asakoryu. Their preferred grips offer a useful starting point for following the opening exchanges.
Three bouts in focus
Onosato vs Churanoumi
The final bout pairs two wrestlers at 5–1. Onosato favors a right-hand-inside grip, while Churanoumi prefers his left hand inside. Watch who establishes his preferred position first.
Aonishiki vs Atamifuji
Ozeki Aonishiki enters at 3–3 against sekiwake Atamifuji at 5–1. Both list right-hand-inside sumo and force-outs as strengths. Watch who secures his position and starts moving forward first.
Wakamotoharu vs Asakoryu
Wakamotoharu starts Day 7 at 4–2; Asakoryu is 3–3. Wakamotoharu favors a left-hand-inside grip, while Asakoryu lists pushing and right-hand-inside sumo among his strengths. Their early positioning offers a clear point to watch.
All 20 Day 7 bouts
East and West bout positions are separate from the sides on the ranking sheet. The table follows the official bout order.
| East | Technique / status | West |
|---|---|---|
| Shonannoumi 0–6 Maegashira #17 |
Pre-bout record | Kazekeno 4–2 Juryo #4 |
| Asasuiryu 3–3 Maegashira #15 |
Pre-bout record | Tokihayate 4–2 Maegashira #15 |
| Tobizaru 3–3 Maegashira #14 |
Pre-bout record | Chiyoshoma 3–3 Maegashira #14 |
| Wakamotoharu 4–2 Maegashira #11 |
Pre-bout record | Asakoryu 3–3 Maegashira #13 |
| Abi 4–2 Maegashira #13 |
Pre-bout record | Kinbozan 4–2 Maegashira #10 |
| Oho 1–5 Maegashira #10 |
Pre-bout record | Toshinofuji 5–1 Maegashira #16 |
| Asahakuryu 3–3 Maegashira #12 |
Pre-bout record | Shishi 3–3 Maegashira #9 |
| Ura 5–1 Maegashira #9 |
Pre-bout record | Shodai 0–6 Maegashira #11 |
| Nishikifuji 2–4 Maegashira #7 |
Pre-bout record | Ichiyamamoto 0–6 Maegashira #6 |
| Asanoyama 5–1 Maegashira #6 |
Pre-bout record | Fujiseiun 4–2 Maegashira #7 |
| Hiradoumi 3–3 Maegashira #8 |
Pre-bout record | Oshoma 3–3 Maegashira #5 |
| Roga 4–2 Maegashira #5 |
Pre-bout record | Takerufuji 4–2 Maegashira #8 |
| Takayasu 2–4 Maegashira #2 |
Pre-bout record | Takanosho 3–3 Maegashira #4 |
| Yoshinofuji 1–5 Maegashira #2 |
Pre-bout record | Kotoeiho 2–4 Maegashira #1 |
| Hakunofuji 1–5 Komusubi |
Pre-bout record | Kotoshoho 2–4 Maegashira #1 |
| Daieisho 2–4 Komusubi |
Pre-bout record | Fujinokawa 4–2 Sekiwake |
| Aonishiki 3–3 Ozeki |
Pre-bout record | Atamifuji 5–1 Sekiwake |
| Fujiryoga 2–4 Maegashira #4 |
Pre-bout record | Kotozakura 5–1 Ozeki |
| Kirishima 4–2 Ozeki |
Pre-bout record | Gonoyama 2–4 Maegashira #3 |
| Onosato 5–1 Yokozuna |
Pre-bout record | Churanoumi 5–1 Maegashira #3 |
Kazekeno, ranked Juryo 4, appears on the Makuuchi card.
The official absence notices list Hoshoryu, Wakatakakage and Wakanosho as absent from Day 1.
Juryo article ／ Day 7 viewing guide
Official sources and verification time
- Japan Sumo Association: Day 7 Makuuchi bouts
- Japan Sumo Association: official Day 7 bout sheet
- Japan Sumo Association: withdrawal and return notices
- Japan Sumo Association: wrestler profile and records 4227
- Japan Sumo Association: wrestler profile and records 3711
- Japan Sumo Association: wrestler profile and records 4230
- Japan Sumo Association: wrestler profile and records 4055
- Japan Sumo Association: wrestler profile and records 3371
- Japan Sumo Association: wrestler profile and records 4101
Verified at: 2026-09-19 15:38 JST
Official pages are updated over time. This article preserves the records and matchups at the times stated above.