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Makini 'Big Mak' Manu enters World Elite Sumo tournament in September

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:37 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Makini 'Big Mak' Manu enters World Elite Sumo tournament in September

Summary

Makini 'Big Mak' Manu, a former professional football player and top-ranked Power Slap competitor, will make his sumo debut on September 26 at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, California. Manu, who has a 6-1 record in Power Slap, brings experience from amateur sumo, where he won gold at the North American Sumo Championships in 2021. He competes in a one-night, open-weight tournament featuring 12 athletes. The matches will follow a best-of-three format. World Elite Sumo aims to present a blend of traditional sumo and modern combat sports.

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By the Numbers

•Makini Manu will debut at World Elite Sumo on September 26.
•He is ranked No. 1 in Power Slap with a 6-1 record.
•Manu previously excelled in amateur sumo competitions.
•The tournament includes 12 participants from various countries.
•Matches will be best-of-three format.

Latest Updates

8:37 PMYahoo Sports — Power Slap Star Makini 'Big Mak' Manu Joins World Elite Sumo

What they're saying

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World Elite Sumo announced Thursday that Makini “Big Mak” Manu has signed an exclusive promotional agreement and will make his professional sumo debut Sept. 26 at Kaiser Permanente Arena in Santa Cruz, California.
— Yahoo Sports

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