Bout One - Kotoeiho

Bout Two - Shishi

Bout Three - Ryuden

Bout Four - Tobizaru

Bout Five - Sadanoumi

Bout Six - Mitakeumi

Bout Seven - Roga

Bout Eight - Churanoumi

Bout Nine - Daieisho

Bout 10 - Kinbozan

Bout 11 - Oshoma

Bout 12 - Onokatsu

Bout 13 - Wakamotoharu

Bout 14 - Gonoyama

Bout 15 - Aonishiki

Bout 16 - Takayasu

Bout 17 - Oho

Bout 18 - Tamawashi

Bout 19 - Hoshoryu

Bout 20 - Onosato

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Sumo rankings are determined by each rikishi's performance in the six annual tournaments.

There are six professional sumo tournaments in a year, one every two months. They last 15 days, and each top divisions wrestler fights in one bout every day.

At the end of the tournament, the rikishi with the highest number of wins (e.g. 14 wins – 1 loss, or 13-2, etc) wins the Emperor Cup.

The Rikishi with a winning record (e.g. 8 wins -7 losses, 9-6, etc.) go up in the ranking, while those with a losing record (e.g. 7-8, 6-9, etc.) go down.

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Ahead of each tournament, a new banzuke is published, which is a single large sheet of traditional calligraphy containing the new ranking of all rikishi in professional sumo.

A rikishi's place on the banzukeregulates whether he is paid, allowed to have his own room or even live outside the stable or have an assistant.

Younger or lower ranked rikishi cook and perform chores around the heya, while higher ranked ones enjoy other special privileges.

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from the Royal Albert Hall

Sumo wrestling has returned to London for the first time in over three decades, kicking off a five-day Grand Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The highly anticipated return of Japan's iconic national sport has brought old and new fans alike to the same venue that hosted it in 1991.

Rikishi (sumo wrestlers) have been spotted posing for photos in front of Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, and even riding bikes around the city.

To read up on yesterday's action, click here.

It's day two after an enthralling opening last night.

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The Grand Sumo Tournament returns to London for the first time in 34 years as over 40 of Japan’s elite maku-uchi rikishi (wrestlers) will compete in the event. The Royal Albert Hall takes centre stage in the Sumo world between 15th – 19th October on Red Button, the BBC Sport website and app.

So what is it?

Sumo is the iconic national sport of Japan, but it is also a mix of tradition, discipline and Shinto religious rituals going back more than 1,000 years.

It is a combat sport with two wrestlers – called rikishi – fighting inside a raised circular ring – a dohyo – 4.55m (14.9 ft) large. Rituals and ceremonies are performed before and after each bout, highlighting the traditional nature of the sport.

Traditionally before a match, a hole is made in the centre of the dohyo and filled with nuts, squid, seaweed and sake by Shinto priests.

The hole is closed, enshrining inside a spirit. Sumo wrestlers then perform a ritual stamp and clap to scare away bad spirits.

Professional sumo is ruled by a rigid ranking system, and the wrestlers who participate dedicate their entire lives to it - living and training communally.

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The basic rules of sumo are quite simple. The bout is decided when a rikishi is forced out of the dohyo or touches the floor of the ring with anything other than the sole of his feet. Bouts can be over in a fraction of a second or last over two minutes.

There are two main fighting styles in sumo. Pusher-thrusters tend to shove their opponents out of the ring by force, while belt-fighters prefer to grapple the other rikishi and use judo-like throws.

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High-ranking rikishi often excel in more than one type of combat and are able to adapt to their opponents.

There are 82 winning techniques, ranging from audacious throws to clever side-steps. The variety of techniques and strategies keeps fans fascinated, so surprises and upsets can happen in any bout.

There are no weight classes in sumo, so it is normal to see rikishi with huge size differences. Sumo rankings determine who is fighting who, rather than physical attributes.

While women can and do compete in amateur sumo wrestling around the world, they cannot enter the ring at Tokyo's 11,000 Ryogoku Kokugikan arena, or compete in professional tournaments.

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The Grand Sumo Tournament is taking place outside of Japan for just the second time, with the competition taking place in London from Wednesday, 15 October until Sunday, 19 October.

London and The Royal Albert Hall also hosted the 1991 edition - the first time a tournament was staged outside Japan in the sport's history.

Explaining why the competition has gone overseas, Hakkaku Rijicho, the Japan Sumo Association chair, said he wanted to "convey to the people of London the appeal of Sumo - an ancient traditional Japanese culture".

Sumo has seen a significant rise in popularity among international fans in recent years, and a rare international tournament abroad could further boost the appeal of Japanese culture abroad. Sumo is also set to visit Paris in 2026.

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Watch live BBC coverage from the Royal Albert Hall

Thursday 16 October - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 19:30 BST

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

Saturday 18 October - iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 19:30 BST

Sunday 19 October - Red Button, iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app from 14:00 BST