Summary

  1. Join us again tomorrow!published at 22:08 BST 16 October

    We're live for more Sumo action on Day Three from the Royal Albert Hall.

    Friday 17 October - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 19:30 BST

    See you tomorrow!

  2. Second round of bouts in picturespublished at 22:08 BST 16 October

    Tamawashi (R) battles with Kinbozan (L) during their bout on day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in central LondonImage source, Getty Images
    Kotoshoho (L) throws Ichiyamamoto (R) to win their bout on day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in central London on October 16, 2025.Image source, Getty Images
    Gonoyama (R) battles with Yokozuna-ranked Onosato (L) during their bout on day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in central LondonImage source, Getty Images
    Hakuoho (L) and Oho (R) leave the dohyo at the same time to set up a rematch on day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in central LondonImage source, Getty Images
    Mitakeumi and Churanoumi battle during day two of The Grand Sumo Tournament at Royal Albert Hall on October 16, 2025 in London, England.Image source, Getty Images
  3. Results from Day Twopublished at 22:06 BST 16 October

    Bout one - Shishi

    Bout two - Hitoshi

    Bout three - Tobizaru

    Bout four - Nishikigi

    Bout five - Shonannoumi

    Bout six - Takerufuji

    Bout seven - Sadanoumi

    Bout eight - Mitakeumi

    Bout nine - Ura

    Bout 10 - Takanosho

    Bout 11 - Kotoshoho

    Bout 12 - Wakamotoharu

    Bout 13 - Atamifuji

    Bout 14 - Hakuoho

    Bout 15 - Kinbozan

    Bout 16 - Takayasu

    Bout 17 - Aonishiki

    Bout 18 - Wakatakakage

    Bout 19 - Onosato

    Bout 20 - Hoshoryu

  4. Postpublished at 22:04 BST 16 October

    Stay tuned for some impressive bow twirling

  5. WINNER - Hoshoryupublished at 22:00 BST 16 October

    Bout 20

    B20Image source, Japan Sumo Association
  6. Postpublished at 22:00 BST 16 October

    Here we go, the final bout of the night

  7. get involved

    Get Involved - which bout has been your favourite tonight?published at 21:58 BST 16 October

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

  8. WINNER - Onosatopublished at 21:55 BST 16 October

    Bout 19

    B19Image source, Japan Sumo Association
  9. Postpublished at 21:54 BST 16 October

    Thomas Fabbri
    live from the Royal Albert Hall

    SumoImage source, Thomas Fabbri

    Takayasu's signature "shoulder blast" in action. His powerful tachiai (initial charge) was key to many of his 794 professional career wins (out of 1382)

  10. WINNER - Wakatakakagepublished at 21:51 BST 16 October

    Bout 18

    B18Image source, Japan Sumo Association
  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:50 BST 16 October

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

    Was lucky enough to get day 1 tickets, the atmosphere is beyond electric there and looks like day 2 is shaping up to super powerful, fighto!

    Mim

  12. WINNER - Aonishikipublished at 21:46 BST 16 October

    Bout 17

    B17Image source, Japan Sumo Association
  13. How do you know when a bout is about to start?published at 21:46 BST 16 October

    Thomas Fabbri
    live from the Royal Albert Hall

    Look out for the judge's wooden fan (gunbai) when the rikishi meet at the centre of the dohyō. If he's pointing to the side, it's not time to go yet. When the gyoji points his gunbai to the middle, the tachiai (initial charge) can start.

    SumoImage source, Thomas Fabbri
  14. WINNER - Takayasupublished at 21:41 BST 16 October

    Bout 16

    B16Image source, Japan Sumo Association
  15. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:41 BST 16 October

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

    Who doesn't love a bit of rematch drama on a Thursday evening?

    The drama of a rematch...and the crowd goes wild!!!!

    Anon [please remember to put your name]

  16. WINNER - Kinbozanpublished at 21:37 BST 16 October

    Bout 15

    B15Image source, Japan Sumo Association
  17. WINNER - Hakuohopublished at 21:36 BST 16 October

    Bout 14

    B14Image source, Japan Sumo Association
  18. Postpublished at 21:34 BST 16 October

    We're having a rematch!

  19. Ever wondered if there's VAR in sumo? Here's your answerpublished at 21:33 BST 16 October

    Hitoshi throws salt beofre his matchImage source, Getty Images

    The moment a bout ends, the judge (gyoji) has to point his wooden fan to the side of the ring of the winning rikishi.

    The result is not always straight-forward, however. Ring-side judges, dressed in black and sitting on the side of the dohyō, can raise their hand to object to the judge’s call if they think it’s wrong or needs to be carefully reviewed -a mono-ii.

    The judges confer at the centre of the dohyō, and they receive support by others who can watch the replay. The judges can they confirm the gyoji’s decision, reverse it, or even call for a rematch if the bout is too close to call.

    The rematch - torinaoshi - is usually cheered by people in the stands who get to watch the two rikishi having another go.

  20. Postpublished at 21:30 BST 16 October

    Bout 14

    B14Image source, Japan Sumo Association