Match of the Millennium

Miss Calendar appears again after the big and flashy, almost bombastic World Warrior 2023 logo. She's din a different slinky dress this time, a nice deep green strapless number. This time there are -two- daring slits. Clearly they're after ratings. She smiles before speaking. "Good evening world. Signups are complete and our team of matchmaking wizards have gotten all of them set. So without further ado...Your first round matches!" In no particular order: Sagat vs Nagi The God of Muai Thai goes head to head with Nagi Kirishima. Will the legend overcome the young woman, or will her mysterious power win the day? Billy vs Maki Billy Kane, one of the scourges of the Southtown underbelly meets Maki Genryuusai, practitioner of Bunshin-ryu and stalwart citizen and enemy of the Mad Gear! Who will come out on top, the ruthless gangster or the warrior for justice? Zangief vs Lee The great Russian bear faces the corporate warrior! Will Zangief grapple his way to victory? Will his raw physical might be able to conquer the CEO of Violet systems? Liu Kang vs Ken Liu Kang, the defender of Earthrealm meets Ken Masters, one of the richest men on the planet and one of the few practitioners of Ansatsuken left. Is Liu Kang's Kung Fu strong enough to fend off the power of Ken's Shoruken? Ryu Hayabusa vs Ky Kiske The legendary leader of the Hayabusa clan of shinobi, wielder of the Dragon Sword meets Ky Kiske, First King of Illyria and wielder of the Thunderseal. These two masters of war will meet. Wind and lightning will clash, and who will come out on top? Honoka vs Tairyu Honoka Kawamoto, acrobat and activist faces Tairyu, the humble businessman. Will the face of the plight of the Ainu rise above the face of Capital? Or will the boot stamping on a human face forever continue its work in oppressing the downtrodden? ... Okay, no social issues will get solved, but the fight will be good! Kongou vs Athena Kongou, the Cerulean Gigas with power overwhelming will face the violet haired pop princess Athena. Will her slick moves and glittery powers be enough to topple the giant? Will Kongou's terrible joy crush Athena? Will Kongou ask for an autograph!? Baiken vs Shina The wandering swordswoman, Baiken meets the great mercenary Shina in single combat. Will Baiken's blade and tricks be able to stand against Shina's raw ferocity? Skill meets feral strength in this bout! Fei Long vs Kasumi The action star and master of Hiten-ryu Kung Fu faces down the exiled, the hunted former heiress of the Mugen Tenshin shinobi. Will the movie star's burning fists be enough? Will Kasumi's speed carry her to victory? Ahmya vs Leroy Ahmya, dubbed the Red Wanderer is facing Leroy Smith, the King of Drip. Dubbed the Red Wanderer in the Descent, will her twin blades be enough to stand against Leroy's tried and true skills? Will Leroy's Wing Chun slip past her blades? Will somebody please pet Sugar!? Sub Zero vs Es The frozen killer of the Lin Kuei meets a strange young woman with a massive sword. Both mysterious in their own way. Both fighting towards victory. Only one of them is craving pudding, though. Frei vs Daniel Rei Hazuki will rise to meet the shaded detective Daniel in a fierce fight for supremacy. The young man against the older. The fresh face against the one day from retirement. Will Daniel's sinister powers carry him through, or will Rei's Senjutsu skills bring him victory? Bezique vs Maxima The fresh faced Bezique, a stage magician and fledgeling fighter faces the more machine than man Maxima. Will youth trump experience? Will cold and unyielding metal triumph over the unaugmented? Watch and see! Leo vs Seishirou The Second King of Illyria, Leo Whitefang meets the last scion of the Ryouhara. The jovial lion of Illyria will face the almost zen actions of Seishirou. Will the king remain the king? With the scion rise above the lion? (OOC: Fights open NOW. You have two weeks to get these done. Please get them done, and talk to me if you have any issues. Results to be @mailed to me by 11:59 PM Central Time Saturday September 16)

Just an OOC note since I forgot to share it. This tournament is being done Swiss Style. Which means wins are worth 1 point, losses ), and DKO's will go with whoever is the least negative is the winner. This means that everyone will fight in every round and there will be no eliminations.