This is it! The biggest event of the competitive season has arrived! Evo Championships 2012 kicks off two big days of Mortal Kombat tournament action in Las Vegas!

A massive field of hopefuls compete for cash prizes and the title of World Champion across nineteen pools of the world's best players! Standard Evo rules give players the double-chance courtesy of Losers brackets. Follow all the action live online via the official Evo stream, and respond to every zone, trap, combo and finisher on the Mortal Kombat Online forums! Edit (July 8): Finals action continues on the main stream!

Evo Championships 2012 Mortal Kombat Tournament First Round Bracket
Mortal Kombat Pool H17 [8:00AM]
[#1] Giuseppe Grosso (vVv REO) versus Khaled Chehbeddine (Darthadon)
Joshua Berhane (Hamster everything!) versus Ryan Champ (Icecoldedge)
Curtis Poppenhouse (Tmp_squirtmcgirt) versus Darante Mack (Rante inferno)
Daniel Bickar (Dragoomba) versus Eric Zamora (Ezw00t)
[#43] Andrew Bunta (Flipinflava) versus Joe Palkowitsch (Rotanadan)
Jonathan Kenyon versus Nicholas Borsari (Redofhyrule)
[#39] Richard Tuok (Snafoo) versus Steven Cowan (Tenebrae)
Pete Hahn (GGA Han) versus Marquis Parker

Mortal Kombat Pool H18 [8:00AM]
[#20] Russel Ordona (TTT_NeoRussel) versus Bobby Garcia (Liloco562)
Brian Tiu (Sure yaa) versus James Silva (Brownie)
Nicolas Longoria (Fire-lord) versus Teresa Godinez
Isaac Torres (Delriach) versus Omar Salinas (The Pied Sniper)
[#19] Tom Nieter (GGA Wafflez) versus Christopher Zach (Paramiser)
Nic Peterson (St. Jewpac) versus Josh Green (GNF Jkun Unleashed)
Anthony Villanueva (MCZ|DMG OnlineTony) versus Garrett Devin (Israel)
John McNulty (McNasty) versus Luiz Gargaglione (Lamg)

Mortal Kombat Pool H19 [8:00AM]
[#16] Jeremy Florence (EMP Black Manta) versus Joshua Joseph (Josh99)
Steven Sogard (So-guard) versus Mohammad Mansour (GGA_moe30w)
Kelly Campbell (Konqrr) versus Mark Camps (MortySeinfeld)
Amedeo Vidaic (Vida) versus Josh Ballard (Josh the Funkdoc)
[#23] Michael Landers (WNBA MK Peanuts) versus Dan Rootz (Stibw xi kill sh0t xx)
Joseph Smith (Robotekk) versus Carl White (Perfect Legend)
Andy Donovan versus Kenneth Pope (Hugo101)
Jerry Tran (Shords) versus Mike Skiba

Mortal Kombat Pool H20 [8:00AM]
Andy Le (AsianCupCake) versus Elijah Williamson (EGP Tyrant)
Jerry Watkins (Son ov Timett) versus [#8] Aaron Davis (GGA Dizzy)
Jorge Alberto Carreon Ramirez (Exjko4) versus Michael Kozloski (Lopen)
Seth Faber (Hola Bird) versus Lewis Simpson (Loowii G)
[#31] Arturo Sanchez (TS Sabin) versus Arturo Munoz
Manuel Castellano (Manuel C) versus Orlando Leon (BigoLeon)
Jose Sanchez (ArcadesMuch) versus Gerard Mainardi (Skkra)
David Diaz versus Abraham Najjarine (LL seven ll)

Mortal Kombat Pool H21 [8:00AM]
Gordon Mills (T.Hawkalypse) versus Jeremiah Fahlenkamp (Meezy303)
Talandon Hill (Recon) versus Josh Ashmore (Saint Connor)
Shaun Crumb (Cextion) versus Pablo Umana (Empireantxix)
Zach Boyce (Welfare) versus Lyle Carating (Cannon Spook)
[#30] Daniel Medina (GGA Medina) versus John Doan (Grazzhoppa79)
Lou Vasilev (RaidenWins) versus Mack Clarke
Glend Galdamez (EGPkrayzie) versus Emmanuel Marcale (Okamisoul)
James Fink (JamessMK) versus Bye

Mortal Kombat Pool I17 [10:00AM]
Jason Crossley (Scrub Zero) versus Paul Enriquez (EGP dj-ac130)
David Estrada (Spud-zero) versus David Aguilar Zamora (Monster BUtton Mash)
[#4] Nathan Gibson (PBoardPlayer) versus Richard Carrillo Jr (RichardCJR)
Carlos Montes (Piramides) versus Ernest Johnson
[#35] Robert Conley versus Jay Dickson (UsedForGlue)
Pjay Redhouse (Necroson) versus Charlie Beverland
[#42] Alex Rayis (DetroitBallin) versus Nathaniel Gibbons (BigNate)
Elliot Martin (EdgeShot) versus Aberham Salinas (xPunisherx3000)

Mortal Kombat Pool I18 [10:00AM]
Evan Taggart (Citizen Kano) versus Jeffrey Smith (Robbie Rage)
Andrew Alvarez versus Alejandro Turla
Derek Quezada (Kazada) versus Ryan Magnani (XBL Mind Gamez)
Diego Martinez (Mr Dam) versus Cameron Parkey (NoremacX8)
Kurtis Orduno (Tombstone805) versus Jim O'Leary (Jim)
Tyler Bendicksen (VSM_rev0lver) versus Grek Iribe (GrimyGreg)
Mario Sako (m2dave) versus Christian Arrieta (Digit Chris)
Nathan Pitts versus Bye

Mortal Kombat Pool I19 [10:00AM]
[#13] Steve Brownback (GGA ) versus Dustin Graham (St.)
Saiden Espinoza (Lurker) versus Derrick Tagulao (Kamen Rider Tag)
Paul Matheu (Bolo Yeung) versus Yosuke Asada (FRB bull410)
Marvick Moyrong (Madmarv77) versus Chris Blackwell (Alias805)
[#26] Ozzie Delisle (Noobe) versus Giancarlo Moreno (Reno_Brown)
Ryan Gonzalez (WoundCowboy) versus Daniel Babin (DanCock [
])
Kacob Begay versus Oswaldo Hernandez (Debaser)
Matt Sorvig (Foxstepceo) versus Brandon Hildebrandt (Lord Mordolus)

Mortal Kombat Pool I20 [10:00AM]
[#5] Christopher Gonzalez (FC NYChris G) versus Bryan Ponce (Ponce)
Brandon Thompson (Ecko) versus Rob Jennings
Emilio Cadenas versus Nick Chiavoni (Zeppeli)
Gregg Ferris (Ciggs) versus Glen Romero (RandomIsTheName)
[#34] Duncan Tonningsen versus Isaak Romero
Scott Naylor (
_TYM) versus Doug Johnson (Chaosphere)
Aaron Diggins (Fetuss) versus Christopher Sandoval (DJ Beast)
Jeremy Robbins (Peckapowa) versus Vernon Hampton (Gunstariq)

Mortal Kombat Pool I21 [10:00AM]
[#12] Malik Terry (IGL MIT) versus Asa Sporbert (Aysamo)
Thomas Stephens versus Alex Jebailey (CEO Jebailey)
Jason Richey (801 Jay Rich) versus Walter Padilla
Christian Quiles versus Eric Rigg (Mosp)
[#27] Jim Esmersoy (DevilJim) versus Raul Garcia
Dorian Cudmore (Scrub-a-dub) versus Christin McCullough (Zallitin)
Jonathan Hovis (TMP_StreetSweep) versus Alex Von Bulow (Alex)
Troy Lightfoot (WNBA Claude Vonstroke) versus Bye

Mortal Kombat Pool J17 [12:00PM]
[#40] Jordan Diehl (STB JimmyPotato) versus Adam Smith (Calimaestro)
Hector Fulgencio versus Vincent Cipolla (East Gold)
[#2] Emmanuel Brito (CD Jr) versus Miguel Martinez (Tapatioman)
[#37] Jerrod Barrois III (G.O.L. Eklectic) versus Bye
Janeam Hawkins (Flawedzilla) versus Sebastien Beele (Chose)
Denom Jones (A f0xy Grampa) versus Dustin Kane (Kanechump)
Javier Rodriguez (J-rod) versus Nick Nguyen

Mortal Kombat Pool J18 [12:00PM]
[#18] Bill Menoutis (Tom Brady) versus Andrew Espinoza (Omaly 04)
Scott Osterman versus William Rosas
Steven Mendoza (MCZ|DMG Insaynne) versus Omar Mohammed (Something-unique)
Andre Le versus Aden Zurita (Rockboi)
[#21] Azhar Qureshi (Ba w1nter Warz) versus Edmundo Carreon Ramirez (Exfalcon)
Jeff McKay versus Steven Bjornaas (N0rdicNinja)
Frank Becerra versus Andrew Schaefer (IrukandjiPhantom)
Brandon Mielcarek (Seatoss) versus Bye

Mortal Kombat Pool J19 [12:00PM]
[#15] Robin Figuereo (KN Crazy Dominican) versus Ricardo Espinoza (Rix)
Adrian Hodges (Eddy Pistons) versus Sean Sanders
Juan Francisco Navarro Mariscal (Bildslash) versus Joseph Pirro (Diabolic13)
Jeremy Camps (Sao) versus Louie Vega (Macewind)
[#24] Jeremiah Smith (GGA Jeremiah) versus Norman Forrest (NormanJr991)
Sascha Rieger versus Bye
Leon Orduno (X-3sharky) versus Daniel Caperon (The Tiddler)
Michael Saska (CGM NaniwaTiger) versus Lion Orduno (Luchador_Lion)

Mortal Kombat Pool J20 [12:00PM]
[#7] Maximo Figuereo (VSM Maxter) versus George Burkett
Roberto Rios (BE Rivers) versus Nicholas Ledezma (T.Roll)
Vince Hui (TTT_RXS) versus Alejandro Camacho (Forever Goon)
Vongviay Vongnalath (xx_Von_XX) versus Ryan Higgins (TheHiggMeister)
[#32] Alexander Smith versus Chris Frentzen (Ninj)
Chris Le versus Joseph Macaranas (Jayhawk)
Chris Watkins (Satsuiyeshadou) versus Kipp Stern (RunwayMafia)
Eric Albino (DMG) versus Jake Neal (Mustard)

Mortal Kombat Pool J21 [12:00PM]
[#10] Jamie Washingtong (Mak Blackula) versus Brian Bayot (Kogashiwakai)
Justin Escobar (EGP xblades) versus Eric Martinez (EGP Maverick)
Serion Mitchell (Epicenterx) versus Evan Hashimoto (Wonder_Chef)
Terry Isaac versus Orlando Frasier (L2P)
[#29] Kevin Seven (Kevin7) versus NickSweet (Majinsweet)
Zach Carapellucci (Jaarus) versus Travis Aungie (Niteshift)
Cory Slater (Goomba) versus Josh Michel
Javier Falcon (Dunmord) versus Bye

Mortal Kombat Pool K17 [2:00PM]
[#3] Brantley McCaskill (Pig of the Hut [
]) versus Neal Nikaido (The|Absolute)
Bye versus Reepal Parbhoo (Rip)
Chris Hullinger (Hully) versus Phillip Diaz (GGA Fill Pops)
Brandon Carlson (Temp [
) versus Johnathen Blevins (MasterScrub)
[#38] Leo Lemieux (Tf|lolingoctopus) versus Alex Glascock (Mindchamber001)
Charles Maidman (ChicagoRoyal) versus Rodolfo Camarena (Rotendo)
[#41] Faith Fassel (Whatshername) versus Danny Gonzalez (Eeemo)
Tony Suarez (Big Daze) versus [#36] Justin Wong (EG Justin Wong)

Mortal Kombat Pool K18 [2:00PM]
[#9] Edwin McDougall (STB/MKU
) versus Daniel Rothert (Daniel Lee 503)
Rubén Ponce Mancilla versus Alberto Fernandez (EndTheFed| FightClub)
Gerardo Moreno (CoHostSpill) versus Curtis Chiu (SuplexKing)
Bye versus Joshua Sanders (801 Vegeta)
[#25] Will Searle (GGA) versus Robb Chiarini (Jedirobb)
Sal Figueroa (Filthysal) versus Aric Dabajae (Daddydab)
Ian Leong (Loodiq) versus Gabriel Rodriguez (Manbeast)
Lloyd Alford versus Bye

Mortal Kombat Pool K19 [2:00PM]
[#5] Denzell Terry (IGL DJT) versus Toi Bridges (G.O.L Toi504)
Max Wasserman (CurlyW) versus Gerry Dileo (RXT Gerry)
Nick Temme (Nick T.) versus Steven King
Moses Moore (M Type) versus Bye
Angel Najera (Red Reaper) versus [#33] Farhan Husain (KOTN Hussler)
Sean Begay versus Mitch Souza da Costa (Frenxi)
Werk Miguel Yee Soto (DC Werkyee) versus Jason Cole (Afrocole)
Dominic Curbelo versus Steven Linakis (Pro7otype)

Mortal Kombat Pool K20 [2:00PM]
[#11] Anibal Torres (Cat) versus [#28] Tim Regan (K-frog)
Ronaldo Vargas (Odlanorz) versus James Beck (Cptxecution)
Nick Navas (-_-) versus Josh Kravik (Knobbonk)
Joshua Ledford versus Ryan Neal (Ketchup)
[#42] Dalibor Sako (Master D.) versus Ugur Akin
Mario Vazquez (Spuky Poodle) versus Santiago Salcedo (EGP Shoryuken)
Felix Salgado (Lord Genross) versus Ted Polak (Thoth)
Colin Fitzgeorge (Matrixkidmario) versus Bye