Tim Sumo
@timsumo.bsky.social
I talk about sumo
Sumo awards everyday of the basho
Takakeisho forever
He/Him
Sumo awards everyday of the basho
Takakeisho forever
He/Him
Thanks for the end of basho awards. I didn’t quite see enough to fully be able to do one.
@timsumo.bsky.social
January 2026 Awards
Juryo Special: Wakanosho
Most Improved: Abi (from 5-10 in November to 10-5 in January)
Biggest Upset: Daieisho (vs Hoshoryu)
Honorable Mention: Fujinokawa
Best Streak: Atamifuji
Most Great Moves and Best Move: Kirishima (vs Ura)
MVP: Aonishiki
January 2026 Awards
Juryo Special: Wakanosho
Most Improved: Abi (from 5-10 in November to 10-5 in January)
Biggest Upset: Daieisho (vs Hoshoryu)
Honorable Mention: Fujinokawa
Best Streak: Atamifuji
Most Great Moves and Best Move: Kirishima (vs Ura)
MVP: Aonishiki
January 26, 2026 at 10:53 PM
Thanks for the end of basho awards. I didn’t quite see enough to fully be able to do one.
Congratulations Aonishiki on another amazing performance. Well done to all rikishi. thanks everyone for another great basho.
January 25, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Congratulations Aonishiki on another amazing performance. Well done to all rikishi. thanks everyone for another great basho.
Aonishiki wins! it’s a playoff! Aonishiki vs Atamifuji!
January 25, 2026 at 8:12 AM
Aonishiki wins! it’s a playoff! Aonishiki vs Atamifuji!
Atamifuji wins! Abi, Kirishima and Onosato are eliminated. Aonishiki must win to force a 2 man playoff.
January 25, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Atamifuji wins! Abi, Kirishima and Onosato are eliminated. Aonishiki must win to force a 2 man playoff.
If there was a middleweight division then Fujinokawa would be a sure fire Yokozuna. Has destroying Tokihayate and Asakoryu this last 2 days. Even as a heavyweight he’ll be in the joi as a 21 year old in March. Clear Yokozuna potential despite his small size.
January 25, 2026 at 7:19 AM
If there was a middleweight division then Fujinokawa would be a sure fire Yokozuna. Has destroying Tokihayate and Asakoryu this last 2 days. Even as a heavyweight he’ll be in the joi as a 21 year old in March. Clear Yokozuna potential despite his small size.
Kotoshoho with the piss off back to Juryo tsukiotoshi. I think it’ll be a while before we see Hatsuyama again.
January 25, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Kotoshoho with the piss off back to Juryo tsukiotoshi. I think it’ll be a while before we see Hatsuyama again.
Isegahama new recruit Asahifuji just won Jonokuchi and is according to sumodb from Mongolia. Seihakuho/Toshinofuji is also from Mongolia and is originally from Miyagino but now also Isegahama. are they relaxing the one foreigner rule or is the split of Isegahama and Miyagino imminent?
January 25, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Isegahama new recruit Asahifuji just won Jonokuchi and is according to sumodb from Mongolia. Seihakuho/Toshinofuji is also from Mongolia and is originally from Miyagino but now also Isegahama. are they relaxing the one foreigner rule or is the split of Isegahama and Miyagino imminent?
My predictions for the top guys‘ matchups tomorrow
Onosato vs Hoshoryu
Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Kirishima vs Abi
Atamifuji vs Oshoumi
Onosato vs Hoshoryu
Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Kirishima vs Abi
Atamifuji vs Oshoumi
January 24, 2026 at 9:01 AM
My predictions for the top guys‘ matchups tomorrow
Onosato vs Hoshoryu
Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Kirishima vs Abi
Atamifuji vs Oshoumi
Onosato vs Hoshoryu
Aonishiki vs Kotozakura
Kirishima vs Abi
Atamifuji vs Oshoumi
You feel like maybe Aonishiki isnt ready until he can beat Onosato. That was brutal
January 24, 2026 at 8:54 AM
You feel like maybe Aonishiki isnt ready until he can beat Onosato. That was brutal
Atamifuji may finally start to be putting it together, although I won’t truly believe it till he does it in Sanyaku. Easier being the underdog
January 24, 2026 at 8:32 AM
Atamifuji may finally start to be putting it together, although I won’t truly believe it till he does it in Sanyaku. Easier being the underdog
Ura the ballet dancer
January 24, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Ura the ballet dancer
There wasn’t a ton in it but I didn’t like what onokatsu did at the end there. Was going for a throw. Clearly taken out. But he still throws Tobizaru off at the end. unnecessary
January 24, 2026 at 7:43 AM
There wasn’t a ton in it but I didn’t like what onokatsu did at the end there. Was going for a throw. Clearly taken out. But he still throws Tobizaru off at the end. unnecessary
Juryo Watch:
Gone: Hatsuyama
In danger: Tomokaze, Asahakuryu
Some danger: Ryuden, Tobizaru
Coming up: Fujiseiun
Promotion chance: Kotoeiho, Fujiryoga, Daiseizan, Sadanoumi
Doubt we’ll see a lot of movement here. Lots of middling scores around the promotio/demotion zones. Yay for Fujiseiun!
Gone: Hatsuyama
In danger: Tomokaze, Asahakuryu
Some danger: Ryuden, Tobizaru
Coming up: Fujiseiun
Promotion chance: Kotoeiho, Fujiryoga, Daiseizan, Sadanoumi
Doubt we’ll see a lot of movement here. Lots of middling scores around the promotio/demotion zones. Yay for Fujiseiun!
January 23, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Juryo Watch:
Gone: Hatsuyama
In danger: Tomokaze, Asahakuryu
Some danger: Ryuden, Tobizaru
Coming up: Fujiseiun
Promotion chance: Kotoeiho, Fujiryoga, Daiseizan, Sadanoumi
Doubt we’ll see a lot of movement here. Lots of middling scores around the promotio/demotion zones. Yay for Fujiseiun!
Gone: Hatsuyama
In danger: Tomokaze, Asahakuryu
Some danger: Ryuden, Tobizaru
Coming up: Fujiseiun
Promotion chance: Kotoeiho, Fujiryoga, Daiseizan, Sadanoumi
Doubt we’ll see a lot of movement here. Lots of middling scores around the promotio/demotion zones. Yay for Fujiseiun!
Makushita Watch:
In Danger: Tochitaikai, Hakuyozan, Hidenoumi, Kazekeno, Kotokuzan
Promotion chance: Himukamaru, Seihakuho, Fukuzaki, Takakento, Shimazuumi
Many different things could happen here. Lots of close calls that could go either way. Sadly Enho missed his chance yesterday
In Danger: Tochitaikai, Hakuyozan, Hidenoumi, Kazekeno, Kotokuzan
Promotion chance: Himukamaru, Seihakuho, Fukuzaki, Takakento, Shimazuumi
Many different things could happen here. Lots of close calls that could go either way. Sadly Enho missed his chance yesterday
January 23, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Makushita Watch:
In Danger: Tochitaikai, Hakuyozan, Hidenoumi, Kazekeno, Kotokuzan
Promotion chance: Himukamaru, Seihakuho, Fukuzaki, Takakento, Shimazuumi
Many different things could happen here. Lots of close calls that could go either way. Sadly Enho missed his chance yesterday
In Danger: Tochitaikai, Hakuyozan, Hidenoumi, Kazekeno, Kotokuzan
Promotion chance: Himukamaru, Seihakuho, Fukuzaki, Takakento, Shimazuumi
Many different things could happen here. Lots of close calls that could go either way. Sadly Enho missed his chance yesterday
Heartbreaking to see Enho lose but bravo Nobehara for a perfectly fought bout. Enho put every piece of himself into that. Bring that again in March and he’ll still make Juryo but you just hope his body holds together for that long.
January 23, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Heartbreaking to see Enho lose but bravo Nobehara for a perfectly fought bout. Enho put every piece of himself into that. Bring that again in March and he’ll still make Juryo but you just hope his body holds together for that long.
If Takayasu can win one more match then the top 6 men on the Banzuke will all have got their Kachikoshi. Last time this happened was way back in May 2023 when Terunofuji, Takakeisho, Kiribayama, Hoshoryu, Daieisho, Wakamotoharu and Kotonowaka all did. And no didn’t get any names wrong.
January 23, 2026 at 3:17 AM
If Takayasu can win one more match then the top 6 men on the Banzuke will all have got their Kachikoshi. Last time this happened was way back in May 2023 when Terunofuji, Takakeisho, Kiribayama, Hoshoryu, Daieisho, Wakamotoharu and Kotonowaka all did. And no didn’t get any names wrong.
Enho is 2 wins away from Juryo!
Day9 makushita
Ms11 Enhō 4-0 (L)
Ms26 Gonoumi 4-0 (R)
Dang! If Enhō’s not careful he might find himself in jūryō next basho! #hatsubasho2026
Ms11 Enhō 4-0 (L)
Ms26 Gonoumi 4-0 (R)
Dang! If Enhō’s not careful he might find himself in jūryō next basho! #hatsubasho2026
January 19, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Enho is 2 wins away from Juryo!
He can’t get it this basho but with an 11-4 in November and an 8-1 start here Kirishima is putting Ozeki numbers back up. I’ll believe it when I see it but he’s doing all the right things
January 19, 2026 at 2:29 PM
He can’t get it this basho but with an 11-4 in November and an 8-1 start here Kirishima is putting Ozeki numbers back up. I’ll believe it when I see it but he’s doing all the right things
10 rikishi are either 7-1 or 6-2 and leading Makuuchi. And none of them are boring names! This basho is going to be a classic. Today blew the whole thing wide open (Not that it wasn’t already)
January 18, 2026 at 10:51 AM
10 rikishi are either 7-1 or 6-2 and leading Makuuchi. And none of them are boring names! This basho is going to be a classic. Today blew the whole thing wide open (Not that it wasn’t already)
Worth noting Oshoumi is now 12-1 in his last 13 matches in Makuuchi
January 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Worth noting Oshoumi is now 12-1 in his last 13 matches in Makuuchi
Ok so lets break down why Fujinokawa is so incredible here. Start with what Onokatsu wants and gets. He immediately gets a left hand outside grip and has his right hand inside fighting for a grip there. That’s his preferred grip. He is 8cm taller and 43kg heavier. This should be an easy win for him
Day4
M7 Fujinokawa 2-1 (L)
M6 Ōnokatsu 1-2 (R)
Even when Fujinokawa is wrapped up close he’s so mobile. Love to watch him work #hatsubasho2026
M7 Fujinokawa 2-1 (L)
M6 Ōnokatsu 1-2 (R)
Even when Fujinokawa is wrapped up close he’s so mobile. Love to watch him work #hatsubasho2026
January 16, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Ok so lets break down why Fujinokawa is so incredible here. Start with what Onokatsu wants and gets. He immediately gets a left hand outside grip and has his right hand inside fighting for a grip there. That’s his preferred grip. He is 8cm taller and 43kg heavier. This should be an easy win for him
I’m up to date now. Oshoma and Abi leading the pack. That wont last. The Yokozuna, Ozeki and Sekiwake all on fire. Fujinokawa and Oshoumi massive highlights. And Asanoyama is still a force to be reckoned with. Hakkeyoi!
January 15, 2026 at 10:41 AM
I’m up to date now. Oshoma and Abi leading the pack. That wont last. The Yokozuna, Ozeki and Sekiwake all on fire. Fujinokawa and Oshoumi massive highlights. And Asanoyama is still a force to be reckoned with. Hakkeyoi!
No awards this basho. Gonna be constantly behind on them so Ive decided to just give them a miss. Anyone who wishes to do them on my behalf just link me when you post them and I’ll repost all the nominations I get
January 12, 2026 at 4:49 AM
No awards this basho. Gonna be constantly behind on them so Ive decided to just give them a miss. Anyone who wishes to do them on my behalf just link me when you post them and I’ll repost all the nominations I get
It’s sumo this weekend!
January 7, 2026 at 1:16 PM
It’s sumo this weekend!
Shodai went 4-11 from M5 and deserved to be the same rank as Abi and Tobizaru. Abi ended up M12W, Tobizaru M13E
Shodai?
M8E
Something has happened here.
Shodai?
M8E
Something has happened here.
December 22, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Shodai went 4-11 from M5 and deserved to be the same rank as Abi and Tobizaru. Abi ended up M12W, Tobizaru M13E
Shodai?
M8E
Something has happened here.
Shodai?
M8E
Something has happened here.