Hello SUMO fans -
Please join me over on my YT channel for a LIVE unboxing of the new BBM SUMO cards for 2025. My live stream will start at NOON (Japan Time) on Sunday, February 9th.
I hope you can come by and chat about SUMO while I open 20 packs.
See you!
-Jason
2025-02-08 04:52:09 +0000 UTC View Post
We should hear the official word later today that Hoshoryu will become the 74th Yokozuna and the 6th yokozuna from Mongolia. I will discuss details in the Wrap Up video coming this weekend.
2025-01-29 00:19:15 +0000 UTC View PostPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shows up to give Ozeki Hoshoryu the Prime Minister's Cup just before we see the NHK interview with January Champion Hoshoryu. English translation is provided.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-28 11:31:01 +0000 UTC View PostOzeki Hoshoryu beat M14 Kinbozan in the first Playoff match. Now he faces off against M3 Oho to see if he can clinch the championship.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 11:15:01 +0000 UTC View PostM14 Kinbozan, M3 Oho and Ozeki Hoshoryu all finished their regulation bouts with the same 12-3 record. So now we'll have a 3-way Playoff!
First, the three rikishi will pick a paper slip. One says "East", one says "West" and the other has a "O". East fights West and the rikishi who picked "O" waits. That rikishi then fights the winner of the first match and so on until one rikishi wins TWO matches in a row.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 11:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe FINAL Match on Day 15 is an ozeki clash between Hoshoryu (11-3) and Kotozakura (5-9).
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 10:45:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe penultimate match on Day 15 features Ozeki Onosato (9-5) taking on M4 Ura (7-7), who needs this win for his KK.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 10:40:01 +0000 UTC View PostAfter the Kore Yori Sanyaku ceremony we see the match between Sekiwake Wakamotoharu (5-9) and M7 Endo (6-8).
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 10:35:00 +0000 UTC View PostFirst up is Komusubi Wakatakakage (7-7) facing off against M6 Ichiyamamoto (7-7). Both rikishi need this win for their KK.
Then we see Komusubi Abi (7-7) taking on Sekiwake Daieisho (10-4).
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 10:30:02 +0000 UTC View PostThis is the match that could decide the Championship. Sole Leader M14 Kinbozan (12-2) takes on M3 Oho (11-3) and if Kinbozan wins, he is the January Champion.
If not, we will have a playoff to determine the winner.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 10:25:01 +0000 UTC View PostMy Day 15 coverage jumps up into the Top Division with this match between M11 Takerufuji and M1 Kirishima, who both share the same 10-4 record going into this match. The winner will get the Kanto Sho (Fighting Spirit Prize).
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 10:22:00 +0000 UTC View PostJ3 Ryuden (11-3) goes for win #12 here on Day 15 against J11 Tohakuryu (7-7) who needs this win for his kachi koshi.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 10:18:00 +0000 UTC View PostJ4 Shishi (12-2) can clinch the Juryo Division Championship with a win here in regulation against J6 Tomokaze (7-7), who needs this win for his KK.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 10:15:01 +0000 UTC View PostJ14 Nabatame and J5 Aonishiki both enter this Day 15 match with the same 11-3 record, one off the pace of current leader Shishi. Who will get his 12th win?
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 10:10:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe middle 4 matches from Makuuchi action on Day 14 in Tokyo.
Featured sekitori include Tobizaru and Atamifuji.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 05:35:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe first 7 matches on Day 14 in the first half of Top Division action at the Kokugikan.
Featured rikishi include Tamawashi and Hakuoho.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-26 05:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostThe FINAL match on Day 14 is a contender showdown between Ozeki Hoshoryu and M11 Takerufuji, who both share the same 10-3 record going into this match. The winner stays one off the pace of leader Kinbozan and the loser is eliminated from the yusho hunt.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-25 10:40:01 +0000 UTC View PostOur second Ozeki Clash of this Hatsu basho come here on Day 14. Ozeki Kotozakura (5-8) takes on Ozeki Onosato (8-5) in the penultimate match at the Kokugikan.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-25 10:33:01 +0000 UTC View PostSekiwake Daieisho (9-4) goes for double-digit wins here on Day 14 against M5 Hiradoumi (6-7), who needs this win to have a chance at kachi koshi tomorrow.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-25 10:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostSekiwake Wakamotoharu (4-9) takes on M5 Chiyoshoma (8-5) in ongoing SUMO action from Day 14 in Tokyo.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-25 10:25:00 +0000 UTC View PostFirst up is Komusubi Abi (7-6) taking on M6 Takayasu (7-6) with both rikishi trying to get his KK 8th win.
Then we see Komusubi Wakatakakage (7-6) facing off against M4 Ura (6-7).
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-25 10:22:01 +0000 UTC View PostSole leader M14 Kinbozan tries to maintain his one-win buffer with another win here on Day 14 against M1 Kirishima (10-3).
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-25 10:19:01 +0000 UTC View PostMy Top Division coverage kicks off with this match between M3 Oho (10-3), who is one behind leader Konbozan, and M1 Takanosho (6-7).
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-25 10:10:01 +0000 UTC View PostJ3 Ryuden (11-2) is tied for the lead with Shishi. He needs a win here against J14 Nabatame (10-3) to stay on top of the leaderboard.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-25 10:05:01 +0000 UTC View PostJ5 Aonishiki (10-3) tries to stay one off the pace with a win here on Day 14 against J4 Shirokuma (8-5).
Then we see co-leader J4 Shishi (11-2) take on J13 Kotoeiho (10-3).
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-25 10:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Join me at 11:30pm Japan Time tonight for the Sumo Summary Show live stream.
See you there!
2025-01-25 02:36:55 +0000 UTC View PostAll 10 First Half matches from the Makuuchi Division on Day 13 at the Kokugikan.
Featured rikishi include rookie Tamashoho, veteran Tamawashi and up-and-comer Hakuoho.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-25 01:50:01 +0000 UTC View PostOzeki Kotozakura (5-7) is the last ozeki current sole leader M14 Kinbozan (10-2) will face in this Hatsu basho. Can he get his first win against Kotozakura to maintain his 2-loss status?
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-24 13:21:01 +0000 UTC View PostOzeki Onosato (8-4) faces off against Ozeki Hoshoryu (9-3) in the penultimate match on Day 13 in Tokyo.
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-24 13:14:01 +0000 UTC View PostSekiwake Daieisho (8-4) is first up of the two sekiwake on Day 13. His opponent is M5 Chiyoshoma (8-4).
Next up is Sekiwake Wakamotoharu (4-8) taking on M6 Ichiyamamoto (6-6).
Enjoy!
-Jason
2025-01-24 13:11:01 +0000 UTC View Post