Onosato slips to 11-2; Aonishiki, Asanoyama close to one back

HEADLINE

DAY

Aki Day 13 — 25 Sep 2026

YUSHO WATCH

Onosato sole at 11-2; Aonishiki and Asanoyama 10-3; Fujinokawa, Churanoumi, Ura, Wakamotoharu 9-4

FANTASY HEAT

- Stud: Aonishiki — katasukashi over Kotozakura; ozeki chase locked at 10-3 - Fade: Onosato — second loss, sole lead cut to one with two days left - Sleeper: Churanoumi — oshidashi over Fujinokawa; both sit 9-4

BOUT OF THE DAY

Kirishima def. Onosato by shitatenage. Ozeki underarm throw dropped the yokozuna and opened the yusho door.

HURT / KYUJO

Hoshoryu, Wakatakakage, Wakanosho still 0-0-13; Takanosho kyūjo Day 13 (Hakunofuji fusensho); Kotoshoho out since Day 12 TOMORROW’S TRAP: Day 14 card not posted yet; Onosato (11-2) must answer with Aonishiki/Asanoyama one win back and two days left

GLOSSARY

Shitatenage — underarm throw using an inside belt grip to twist the opponent down

SOURCES

https://sumodb.sumogames.de/Results.aspx?b=202609&d=13 ; https://sumodb.sumogames.de/Banzuke.aspx?b=202609 ; https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/86372 ; https://sumo.or.jp/EnHonbashoMain/absence/

UNCERTAIN

Day 14 torikumi not yet listed on SumoDB