Mammoth Sumo

Scott is stepping up to the dohyo at the Third Annual Sakura Cup Sumo Tournament on June 6, 2026, at the Nashville Fairgrounds. He has trained since February 2026 under both TN Sumo Association & Mammoth Sumo. His go-to post-match dish is Ramen. His biggest accomplishment? Meeting Weird Al Yankovic and getting him to sign his arm. Now, he’s aiming to better himself every day, have fun, and help spread the word and love for sumo to the rest of the world. You can see Scott at the Music City Fit Expo, the largest fitness expo in the South - featuring Sumo, Strongman, CrossFit, powerlifting, and Olympic lifting events. Spectators: Event tickets include both days, June 5th-6th, and are available at musiccityfitexpo.com

Jeff is stepping onto the dohyo at the Third Annual Sakura Cup Sumo Tournament on June 6, 2026, at the Nashville Fairgrounds. He has been training in sumo for 95 days and 54 minutes under Mammoth Sumo & TN Sumo. His post-match favorite? Sizzling Sisig and Rice. His biggest accomplishment is escaping from the then-sumoless north (Kentucky) and convincing TN Sumo to share all their secrets. Now, he’s aiming to make little improvements every day and give it his best. You can see Jeff at the Music City Fit Expo, the largest fitness expo in the South - featuring Sumo, Strongman, CrossFit, powerlifting, and Olympic lifting events. Spectators: Event tickets include both days, June 5th-6th, and are available at musiccityfitexpo.com

Sumo is for everyone!

Nashville woman takes on male-dominated sport of sumo A Nashville sumo club is welcoming women and children into a sport long closed to them. One local woman is now competing nationally.

Putting in the work

Godogeiko with Tennessee Sumo

It is unknown whether the ancient woolly mammoth mastered the art of making Chankonabe, as none of them survived to be interviewed by Phil Rosenthal. The Bowling Green Mammoth, with access to opposable thumbs and YouTube cooking shows, demonstrates his prowess with a dumpling chanko. Mrs. Mammoth, by far the superior cook, approves!

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