TOURNAMENT BATTLE - SEMI FINAL:
Kenshi versus Kitana
#7 Supreme Ranking #8
17 wins 5 losses Record 18 wins 5 losses
Runner-Up (2015) Best Result Semis (2017)

Kenshi was an instant classic when he joined the series in Deadly Alliance. A once arrogant master swordsman, he wandered the land proving himself in prideful combat. He was tricked into opening a tomb of his ancient royal ancestor's souls, blinded in the process. Thus, Kenshi learned valuable lessons in humility and altruism. Trained in the telekinetic arts by Ermac, he used his newfound skills as a member of the Special Forces. In MK Deception, this brought him into conflict with the Red Dragon clan and those loyal to the resurrected Dragon King. In the rebooted timeline, he appeared ahead of schedule as a DLC fighter in MK2011. In MKX, he was a father fighting to keep the forces of the Netherrealm at bay, harboring desires to bring the Red Dragon to justice for killing Takeda's mother. He is an ally to the Special Forces, the Shirai Ryu, and Scorpion - his father's master. He walks with honor in commune with the souls of his ancestors toward a future untold.

Kitana became a pivotal figure in the struggle between realms when she debuted in MKII. Once loyal to her adopted father Shao Kahn, she learned the truth of her royal Edenian lineage and the deaths of her parents. When her mother was resurrected in a grand plot to invade, she joined the fight on the side of Earthrealm in UMK3! Edenia was freed, but in MKGold, Shinnok escaped exile in the Netherrealm by marching through the paradise plane. Kitana again united with the heroes of Earthrealm to thwart the fallen Elder God and his evil plans. When Liu Kang was murdered by the Deadly Alliance, Kitana joined the frontlines to avenge the fallen Champion and prevent their wicked plot. She was killed and enslaved by Onaga, but liberated in time to face the threat of Armageddon in her home realm! The timeline was rewritten to avert disaster, costing Kitana her life much earlier, during the invasion of Earthrealm! In MKX she remains a revenant in the employ of Quan Chi and Shinnok! With the deceased Liu Kang at her side, she gazes into a future where the throne of Hell remains unoccupied!

Debuting in two of the most important sequels in twenty-five years of Mortal Kombat, thay are icons of the expansion of the series and its epic saga! Its the Semi Finals and the 25th Anniversary of Mortal Kombat! Who reigns supreme? Choose their destiny! FIGHT!

TOURNAMENT BATTLE - 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP:
Sub-Zero versus Kenshi
#1 Supreme Ranking #7
26 wins 4 losses Record 18 wins 5 losses
Champion (2012) Best Result Runner-Up (2015)

Twenty-five years of Mortal Kombat has seen the transformation of mortals into champions, champions into legends, legends into gods! Only the greatest of kombatants will resist the constantly shifting sands of time and reality, maintaining their position amongst the icons. Every fight is another challenge to succeed or fail. After a quarter century - two warriors have endured to above all others. They have been deemed worthy - but who reigns supreme?

Sub-Zero: A surprise reveal in MKII, the cryomancer Kuai Liang has endured as one of the series' greatest mascots. He above all others lays claim to the Sub-Zero mantle inherited from his older brother. Grandmaster to a new Lin Kuei, he has faced considerable trials from his own clan, friends, and blood. A warrior dogged by his past, yet ever sculpting his own future in new and intriguing ways. Currently appearing as a guest fighter in Injustice 2, his status is undeniable and he's been here before -- but will he be chosen to be MK's champion? Starting in the "MK Invasion" bracket, his cold path to the final saw the elimination of: Kabal (R1), Sektor (R2), Mileena (R3), Shao Kahn (QF) & last year's champion Noob Saibot (SF).

Kenshi: Once a relative newcomer in Deadly Alliance, Kenshi has risen to become an icon equal of the klassics. As a blind sword saint, he is unique within the series, even as he finds camaraderie with the soldiers of the Special Forces. His mastery of the mind and commune with his ancestor's souls make him a powerful hero. Most recently he has become father to a new generation, carrying with him the quest to find justice for the murder of his son's mother. He does this having also fought to drive out invaders from the Netherrealm. Last appearing in Mortal Kombat X, he has earned his place and he's been here before -- but will he be chosen to be MK's champion? Starting in the "MK Armageddon" bracket he cut a path to the final that eliminated: Nitara (R1), Ashrah (R2), Reiko (R3), Ermac (QF) & first time Semi Finalist Kitana (SF).

From the palace gates of Shang Tsung's island, to the scorched inferno of the Netherrealm -- this is the final of the 2017 Supreme Mortal Kombat Champion tournament! It is a clash of former allies and icons of two eras. A final fight celebrating the legacy of the 25th Anniversary of Mortal Kombat! We ask the eternal question - who reigns supreme? Choose their destiny! FIGHT!