Onosato alone at 9-1; Atamifuji, Fujinokawa, Kinbozan chase at 8-2

HEADLINE

DAY

Aki Day 10 — 22 Sep 2026

YUSHO WATCH

Onosato (Y) sole at 9-1. Chase at 8-2: Atamifuji (S), Fujinokawa (S), Kinbozan (M10). Next tier at 7-3: Aonishiki (O), Churanoumi (M3), Asanoyama (M6), Ura (M9), Tokihayate (M15).

FANTASY HEAT

- Stud: Onosato — ninth win, still the only man with one loss - Fade: Churanoumi — dropped from the 7-2 chase after Aonishiki yorikiri - Sleeper: Kinbozan — M10 still tied for second at 8-2

BOUT OF THE DAY

Atamifuji def. Kotozakura by oshidashi. Chase-pack sekiwake pushed out an ozeki and stayed one behind the yokozuna.

HURT / KYUJO

Hoshoryu (Y), Wakatakakage (M12e), Wakanosho (M16e) still kyūjo (0-0-10). TOMORROW’S TRAP: Onosato (9-1) vs Fujinokawa (8-2) — sole lead meets the chase.

GLOSSARY

Oshidashi — force-out finish without a belt grip.

SOURCES

https://sumodb.sumogames.de/Results.aspx?b=202609&d=10 ; https://english.kyodonews.net/articles/-/85922 ; Day 11 torikumi https://sumodb.sumogames.de/Results.aspx?b=202609&d=11

UNCERTAIN

Hoshoryu injury noted by Kyodo; Wakatakakage and Wakanosho withdrawal reasons not confirmed in English this run.