GRAND SUMO: Day 1 of the November 2026 Kyushu Basho Tournament | Makuuchi Division

🔥 The most intense and decisive bouts from Day 1 of Grand Sumo Kyushu Basho 2026! Powerful tachiai clashes, dramatic yorikiri finishes, lightning-fast hatakikomi pull-downs, and crowd-roaring upsets – all captured in one highlight video. ▶️ Bouts: 00:00 - Daiseizan vs Kyokukaiyu 00:52 - Arashifuji vs Kitanowaka 01:46 - Tamawashi vs Dewanoryu 02:59 - Tokihayate vs Asasuiryu 04:14 - Toshinofuji vs Abi 05:24 - Ichiyamamoto vs Asahakuryu 06:09 - Takanosho vs Oho 07:08 - Shishi vs Asakoryu 08:26 - Oshoma vs Nishikifuji 09:32 - Roga vs Kinbozan 10:23 - Wakamotoharu vs Kotoeiho 11:15 - Kotoshoho vs Gonoyama 11:56 - Takerufuji vs Hiradoumi 12:46 - Daieisho vs Hakunofuji 13:35 - Takayasu vs Atamifuji 14:20 - Fujinokawa vs Fujiseiun 15:39 - Kirishima vs Ura 16:22 - Fujiryoga vs Kotozakura 17:15 - Aonishiki vs Asanoyama 18:32 - Churanoumi vs Hoshoryu 19:31 - Onosato vs Yoshinofuji 20:23 - Results The Kyushu Basho (November Grand Sumo Tournament) is one of the six official annual tournaments organized by the Japan Sumo Association and is held every November in Fukuoka, Japan. As the final Grand Sumo tournament of the year, Kyushu Basho brings together elite sekitori for 15 intense days of competition, battling for rank advancement, prestige, and the legendary Emperor’s Cup. 📍 Location: Fukuoka Kokusai Center, Fukuoka, Japan 📅 Dates: November 8–22, 2026 🏆 Title: Emperor’s Cup (Top Division Champion) ▶️ Watch all the Grand Sumo Kyushu Basho 2026 highlights here:    • Grand Sumo Kyushu Basho 2026 (Makuuchi Div...   This is Sumo Highlights – your home for the best moments from professional sumo tournaments. We cover major honbasho across Japan, bringing you the most explosive bouts, shocking upsets, and championship-deciding clashes. Missed the bouts? Catch all the best action right here. 💥 🔔 Subscribe for more sumo highlights, best bouts & tournament coverage:    / @sumo-highlights   Tournament Format: 🔹 Lower Divisions (First Half of Tournament): Jonokuchi Jonidan Sandanme Makushita 🔹 Sekitori Divisions: Juryo Division – 15 days of competition Makuuchi (Top Division) – 15 days of competition 🔹 Final Days (Championship Race): Title contenders battle for the yūshō Possible playoff if multiple wrestlers finish tied #sumo #grandsumo #kyushubasho #highlights #sumohighlights #sumotournament #japan #sports 🥋 About Sumo Sumo is Japan’s national sport with over 1,500 years of history, combining raw power, balance, and tactical skill. Matches often last only seconds but require years of training and discipline. Victory is achieved by: • Forcing the opponent out of the ring (dohyō) • Making any body part other than the feet touch the ground Professional sumo showcases: • Explosive tachiai starts • Technical throws and belt grips • Strategic footwork and balance • Dramatic tournament storylines across 15 days From rising prospects to legendary yokozuna, every tournament delivers unforgettable moments for fans around the world. 🏆