Summary

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:29 BST 16 October

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    I'm really liking the explanation of Sumo beforehand, it's really helpful as a novice fan! Also, Hiro's enthusiasm is infectious!

    Mack

  2. WINNER - Atamifujipublished at 21:25 BST 16 October

    Bout 13

    B13Image source, Japan Sumo Association
  3. WINNER - Wakamotoharupublished at 21:25 BST 16 October

    Bout 12

  4. WINNER - Kotoshohopublished at 21:19 BST 16 October

    Bout 11

    B11Image source, Japan Sumo Association
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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:18 BST 16 October

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    Lucky for you anonymous texter, we have head-2-head graphics in this very page before each bout with that information available.

    Great coverage on the app while watching the iPlayer coverage. Would make it even better if the stats on each wrestler showed the current rank and whether they are East or West, so we get to know the favourites and underdogs.

    Anon [please remember to put your name]

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    Get Involvedpublished at 21:16 BST 16 October

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    Glorious first half indeed!

    What a glorious first half at the Royal Albert Hall this evening...highlights for me: Kotoeiho's shiko cheekily matched by Tobizaru's shio-maki, Takerufuji's comeback and a signature Ura win. Here we go!!

    Megha

  7. Postpublished at 21:14 BST 16 October

    And we're back for the second round of bouts

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    Get Involved - tell us where you're watching from?published at 21:12 BST 16 October

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    Best seats in the house by the sounds of it

    Lucky enough to be in front row seats tonight. Really looking forward to the second half, culminating in an all-Mongolian final bout with tricky sekiwake Kirishima taking on Hoshoryu! The winner of that will be well placed for a run at the title.

    Caspar, Royal Albert Hall

  9. What's still to comepublished at 21:07 BST 16 October

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    What's still to come after the intervalImage source, BBC Sport
  10. Ever wondered what the judge is shouting?published at 21:03 BST 16 October

    Action returns at 21:12 BST

    Thomas Fabbri
    live from the Royal Albert Hall

    Sadanoumi (R) battles with Daieisho (L) in their boutImage source, Getty Images

    During a sumo bout the referee shouts "Nokotta!", which means more or less "you're still in it!", so rikishi know they need to keep fighting!

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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:59 BST 16 October

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    This is what we like to see!

    My little lad (3) is loving the Sumo. He's pretending to throw salt and fight in our dohyo (living room). Bring on the next round!

    Tom, Oxfordshire

  12. First round of bouts in pictures!published at 20:55 BST 16 October

    Action returns at 21:12 BST

    Daieisho (L) pushes Sadanoumi (R) during their bout on day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in central LondonImage source, Getty Images
    Nishikigi (L) battles with Asakoryu (R) in 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
    Shonannoumi (L) battles with Tokihayate (R) during their bout during the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in central LondonImage source, Getty Images
    Tobizaru (L) and Kotoeiho (R) stamp the ground before their bout during the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in central London oImage source, Getty Images
    Mitakeumi (L) battles Churanoumi (R) during their bout on day 2 of the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in central LondonImage source, Getty Images
  13. Postpublished at 20:53 BST 16 October

    Action returns at 21:12 BST

    Thomas Fabbri
    live from the Royal Albert Hall

    Takanosho looks very pleased about his win, talking to Japanese media in the backstageImage source, Thomas Fabbri

    Takanosho looks very pleased about his win, talking to Japanese media in the backstage.

  14. Postpublished at 20:51 BST 16 October

    Media caption,

    What is sumo wrestling and how much they eat in a day?

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    Get Involved - some Ura fans tonight!published at 20:50 BST 16 October

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    Ura is always such a delight to watch. Huge fan favourite always!

    Steve Day, West Midlands

    That's why fans love Ura.

    Chris, Nottingham

  16. Interval time - results so farpublished at 20:46 BST 16 October

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    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

  17. WINNER - Takanoshopublished at 20:43 BST 16 October

    Bout 10

    b10Image source, Japan Sumo Association
  18. WINNER - Urapublished at 20:40 BST 16 October

    Bout Nine

    B9Image source, Japan Sumo Association
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    Get Involvedpublished at 20:39 BST 16 October

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    We were lucky to be in the auditorium last night and it was a fantastic session! Sad not to be there again tonight but enjoying watching it live on BBC

    Niki

  20. WINNER - Mitakeumipublished at 20:37 BST 16 October

    Bout Eight

    B8Image source, Japan Sumo Association