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  1. Postpublished at 21:09 BST 18 October

    And we're back for the second round of bouts

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:07 BST 18 October

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    My son and I are officially obsessed with sumo now. We hope it doesn't take another 39 years to return to the UK.

    Jack & Sammy

    Loving the Sumo Wrestling Tournament- new to the sport but instantly hooked. Loving the coverage on the BBC Sport page too!

    Josh, Brecon

  3. A reminder on who's left to come tonightpublished at 21:04 BST 18 October

    Second round of bouts starts at 21:08 BST

    A reminder on who's left to come tonightImage source, BBC Sport
  4. 'More excited about this than they were when England reached the semi-finals in the Euros'published at 21:00 BST 18 October

    Munya ChawawaImage source, Thomas Fabbri

    Comedian Munya Chawawa in the crowd, taking it all in - 'I feel like people are more excited about this than they were when England reached the semi-finals in the Euros.

    'I've seen people up in their chairs screaming I feel like I want to get in the ring.

    'I reckon I could do it, sumo call me up. I'm ready. I guarantee I can be world champion.'

  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:58 BST 18 October

    Tell us your thoughts via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) #bbcsumo

    Well thank you very much, Tommy!

    Dear Tom and Erin, I like how you're announcing the winners with their winning moves online, it shows improvement and helps the fans.

    Tommy

  6. Notice how the rikishi don’t celebrate after each bout?published at 20:56 BST 18 October

    Sumo, as you have seen, has many rules and rituals. Discipline, emotional control, respect for the opponent and the traditions are all considered very important.

    A visible display of joy or frustration after a bout would suggest lack of self-control and respect for the opponent. A rikishi’s conduct, as well his results, are reviewed when discussing promotion to higher ranks.

  7. Postpublished at 20:54 BST 18 October

    Media caption,

    Tobizaru certainly flew...

    A reminder of why Tobizaru is called the 'flying monkey'!

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:52 BST 18 October

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    Looks like the flying monkey has some fans!

    Hit the thumbs up if you're excited to see the 'flying monkey' in action?

    Knew nothing about sumo until Wednesday and now I'm hooked! Go on Tobizaru!!

    Daniel

  9. 'I travelled from New York to watch Sumo in London'published at 20:50 BST 18 October

    Diego, who came all the way from NYC for thisImage source, THOMAS FABBRI

    Diego, who has travelled all the way from New York City, is excited to watch some sumo at the Royal Albert Hall - 'Absolutely, I'm still planning my trip to Japan and this was the first opportunity that I got to get closer to experiencing the culture.

    'This trip came up to visit friends and a great opportunity to see Sumo, seeing the players and getting exposed to their country, which is great opportunity.'

  10. Results from an exciting first round of boutspublished at 20:49 BST 18 October

    Bout One - Shishi

    Bout Two - Hitoshi

    Bout Three - Shonannoumi

    Bout Four - Ryuden

    Bout Five - Sadanoumi

    Bout Six - Mitakeumi

    Bout Seven - Shodai

    Bout Eight - Roga

    Bout Nine - Ura

    Bout 10 - Fujinokawa

  11. Postpublished at 20:45 BST 18 October

    Media caption,

    When sumo meets Street Fighter

    Then you'll like what happened in yesterday's bout between Takayasu vs Mitakeumi

  12. Postpublished at 20:43 BST 18 October

    Hit the like button if there's any Street Fighter fans out there

  13. INTERVALpublished at 20:42 BST 18 October

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    WOW, what a first round of bouts!

    Which was your favourite?

  14. WINNER - Fujinokawapublished at 20:39 BST 18 October

    Bout 10

    Bout 10Image source, japan sumo association
  15. WINNER - Urapublished at 20:36 BST 18 October

    Bout Nine

    Ura being Ura. You've got to love him.

    Great tsuridashi (frontal lift out).

    He's now 3-1.

    Bout NineImage source, japan sumo association
  16. Postpublished at 20:35 BST 18 October

    Thomas Fabbri
    Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London

    This next bout should be great. Two (relatively) small, highly skilled rikishi who made the spectators go wild last night with spectacular moves. Will we see more Ura magic?

  17. WINNER - Rogapublished at 20:33 BST 18 October

    Bout Eight

    Bout EightImage source, japan sumo association
  18. WINNER - Shodaipublished at 20:30 BST 18 October

    Bout Seven

    Shodai beats Daieisho at his own game and gets his first win here in London.

    Bout SevenImage source, japan sumo association
  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:29 BST 18 October

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    BBC coverage of the Sumo tournament has been top class! 4th evening been great so far. Looking forward to seeing Ura later! #bbcsumo

    Dave C, Oxford

  20. WINNER - Mitakeumipublished at 20:27 BST 18 October

    Bout Six

    Great battle between Takerufuji and Mitakeumi. The latter wins by yorikiri (frontal force out) and goes to 3-1.

    Bout SixImage source, japan sumo association