GRAND SUMO: Day 12 of the September 2026 Aki Basho Tournament | Makuuchi Division

🔥 The most intense and decisive bouts from Day 12 of Grand Sumo Aki 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 - Tobizaru vs Kyokukaiyu 01:23 - Chiyoshoma vs Abi 02:14 - Toshinofuji vs Asahakuryu 03:08 - Oho vs Shonannoumi 03:52 - Ura vs Tokihayate 04:50 - Takerufuji vs Asasuiryu 05:38 - Asakoryu vs Hiradoumi 06:16 - Fujiseiun vs Shodai 07:15 - Shishi vs Nishikifuji 08:00 - Wakamotoharu vs Ichiyamamoto 08:43 - Asanoyama vs Churanoumi 09:50 - Roga vs Yoshinofuji 10:37 - Takanosho vs Kotoeiho 12:13 - Hakunofuji vs Gonoyama 12:59 - Takayasu vs Daieisho 13:54 - Oshoma vs Kotozakura 14:56 - Kirishima vs Fujinokawa 16:00 - Aonishiki vs Kinbozan 16:42 - Onosato vs Atamifuji The Aki Basho (September Grand Sumo Tournament) is one of the six official annual tournaments organized by the Japan Sumo Association and is held every September in Tokyo. Elite sekitori from the top divisions compete over 15 intense days, battling for rank advancement, prestige, and the legendary Emperor’s Cup. 📍 Location: Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo 📅 Dates: September 13–27, 2026 🏆 Title: Emperor’s Cup (Top Division Champion) ▶️ Watch all the Grand Sumo Aki Basho 2026 highlights here:    • Grand Sumo Aki Basho 2026 (Makuuchi Divisi...   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 #akibasho #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. 🏆