GRAND SUMO: Day 8 of the July 2026 Nagoya Basho Tournament | Makuuchi Division

🔥 The most intense and decisive bouts from Day 8 of Grand Sumo Nagoya 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 Asakoryu 00:51 - Kinbozan vs Shishi 03:02 - Nishikifuji vs Kazuma 05:15 - Takerufuji vs Mitakeumi 06:28 - Asanoyama vs Onokatsu 07:49 - Abi vs Chiyoshoma 08:34 - Asahakuryu vs Tobizaru 09:29 - Shodai vs Fujiryoga 10:25 - Roga vs Fujiseiun 11:46 - Ura vs Takayasu 13:05 - Wakamotoharu vs Oshoma 14:38 - Kotoeiho vs Ichiyamamoto 15:18 - Gonoyama vs Churanoumi 16:11 - Yoshinofuji vs Fujinokawa 17:38 - Takanosho vs Aonishiki 19:17 - Hakunofuji vs Kotoshoho 19:52 - Kirishima vs Atamifuji 20:52 - Hiradoumi vs Kotozakura 22:02 - Hoshoryu vs Daieisho 22:43 - Oho vs Onosato 23:30 - Results The Nagoya Basho (July Grand Sumo Tournament) is one of the six official annual tournaments organized by the Japan Sumo Association and is held every July in Nagoya. Elite sekitori from the top divisions compete over 15 intense days, battling for rank advancement, prestige, and the legendary Emperor’s Cup. 📍 Location: IG Arena, Nagoya 📅 Dates: July 12–26, 2026 🏆 Title: Emperor’s Cup (Top Division Champion) ▶️ Watch all the Grand Sumo Nagoya Basho 2026 highlights here:    • Grand Sumo Nagoya 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 #nagoyabasho #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. 🏆