Vital to the Ultimate Grand Prix phenomenon is the everything that leads up to the epic, once-a-year Supercard! The Grand Prix element was in full swing in 2011 when UGP was preceeded by not one, but two massive Pre-Show cards -- The Road to Redemption and Grand Prix Warm-Up! It was during this marathon two-week stretch that Ratt famously earned his "Iron Man" moniker, surviving a gruelling multiple match schedule that included three bouts in a single weekend!
This year, the UGP marathon has been extended across an entire month: Grand Prix Warm-Up expanded eight-fold in scale to a full 128-fighter elimination bracket for Tournament 12 -- a true Test of the Best! With every fighter forced to run the UGP gauntlet throughout March, only one Pre-Show will stand between the masses of the League and UGP immortality! Not every fighter can make it to Ultimate Grand Prix, but thanks to the massive UGP cycle, few fighters are completely left behind!
Pre-Show 22: The Grand Prix Show - Road to the Ultimate will feature some of the many deserving fighters who will not make it to UGP2012! For some, it will be a commemoration of their near-miss with greatness, while others will find the opportunity to springboard into bigger and better things, including the rare few running the Grand Prix gauntlet toward Supercard 22!
Pre-Show 22: The Grand Prix Show - Road to the Ultimate (March 25, 2012)
1. 15-Person Battle Royal featuring the Kombat Fight League!
Members of the Kombat Fight League will have their opportunity to shine amidst the Ultimate Grand Prix season, converging on The Great Arena for a special non-KFL Battle Royal opportunity! A field of up to fifteen fighters will include jack4813, SubMan799, CaTigeReptile, Scott-Howell, Nephrite and more, all duking it out in the first ever all-in brawl for the KFL! For the first time in Battle Royal history, all competitors will begin the match simultaneously, eliminating the potential benefits of a randomly drawn entry! An intriguing preview of the Grand Prix Battle Royal that will Test the Best come April 1st!
2. "The Prodigy" nface versus EasterBunny to extend his win streak to 19-0!
July 10, 2011 - a new fighter named nface makes his debut in the opening match of Pre-Show 9.
Besting an also debuting MinnyBean in a by-the-numbers close fought match, no one could have believed this inconspicuous fighter was being bred to make history! The mysterious conspiracy theory known as Project Goldberg has seemingly delivered a true Prodigy upon the league -- an undefeated phenom capable of beating every equal he faces, as well as the likes of ElJobber, plfx, and STEROLIZER! As EasterBunny attempts to reclaim his status amidst the Easter season, "The Prodigy" nface chases his nineteenth unanswered win -- a result that will deliver him to Ultimate Grand Prix 2012, where he will fight to extend his career record to an unprecedented 20-0!
3. DigbyRigby versus Bez Busshitsu
Since the January 1st ceremonial event (New Years Resolution); the Barons of Lord Mislukking have once again taken a backseat to the competitors of The Union of The Human League. Returning thanks to the mysterious energies that surround this time of year, DigbyRigby will look to reignite the feud, taking the challenge to Baron of Famine, Bez Busshitsu, in an exhibition clash that recalls the mantra of the unstoppable force meeting the immovable object! A notorious bane to the fighting league, whose unwavering tendencies have led him down the path to damnation multiple times; DigbyRigby takes up a personal mission to end Famine once and for all -- but will he survive long enough to see it through?
4. STEROLIZER versus A Pumpkin Head for A STERO For All Seasons!
Only a competitor with the unique disposition of STEROLIZER could possibly claim to be bigger than UGP or any other moment on the calendar! After defeating EasterBunny at Pre-Show 21 in a pre-Easter challenge; STEROLIZER became convinced that he was far more worthy of an annual holiday celebration than his opponent. Campaigning as A STERO For All Seasons, the egomaniacal warrior will challenge a Pumpkin Head (usually only seen around Halloween), looking to continue a streak that includes a victory over a Leprechaun at Supercard 21: The Long Hard Road!
5. Piccolo versus GreenLantern versus NightHawk in a classic rematch!
Sometimes certain combinations produce a special chemistry, unique to only those fighters in particular. That's exactly what happened at Pre-Show 9, when Piccolo, GreenLantern and NightHawk found themselves matched up in an evenly measured three-way! An otherwise passing fancy became an instant classic as the three battled tooth and nail in one of the most memorable three-way matches in history! So phenomenal was their encounter that it was soon reprised with the spotlight of Supercard 11: All-Star Summer Showdown supporting it! The triple threat will go at one more time, an exciting throwback attraction before the Test of the Best!
6. "Big John" Bofh & Dolce versus chaos_Drone & Loopster
Making their debut at Pre-Show 20: The Ground Floor; chaos_Drone & Loopster made an admirable attempt at cracking the ranks from the Challenger 7, strong in two bouts at Tower of Power IV against seasoned teams from the Duo Division. After a Quarter Final berth during Tournament 12: Grand Prix Warm-Up, chaos_Drone earned himself a solo spot in the Grand Prix Battle Royal, but will get the chance to solidify his Duo credentials at the Prix-Show, going head-to-head with longstanding pair, Bofh & Dolce in an exciting test!
7. MinnyBean versus Shamrock in a special debut!
Emerging from the ranks of the Fighting Faithful, MinnyBean was an unsuspecting participant in history when debuting as the first victim of nface's 18-0 win streak! The chance to turn the tables will arrive at Pre-Show 22 when MinnyBean inducts newcomer, Shamrock, into the ranks with a harsh first appearance as part of the Grand Prix season! A real trial by fire for an unsuspecting rookie!
8. UNdiscovered versus McDaniel
Always looking for ways to impress the powers-that-be, UNdiscovered will take the opportunity to get close to the Ultimate Grand Prix with a challenge against an opponent he could conceivably beat, McDaniel. McDaniel hasn't had many bouts in his long tenure with the League, but with a 3-0 record, he's the mirror opposite to a winless UNdiscovered, who remains hungry with an 0-4 streak.
9. sucka versus Jax
An old rivalry will be rekindled as two fighters of a certain period come together once again!
sucka and Jax have faced each other several times in the past, both in and out of event competition. With tradition in the air, they will do it once again in a tribute to their tenure with The Union!
More matches are sure to be added on the night as Pre-Show 22: The Grand Prix-Show - Road to the Ultimate unfolds in The Great Arena on March 25, 2012! It's the final official stop before the biggest event on the calendar! Stay tuned as more UGP announcements come to fruition!
Supercard 22: Ultimate Grand Prix 2012 - Test of the Best Card:
1. King Mimik versus Crow (c) for the Undisputed Championship!
2. "The Iron Man" Ratt versus "The Iron Menace" ElJobber in an Iron Man Endurance match!
3. "Mr. Daruma" m0s & "Y2K" Knickxasawrrrr vs The Great Genku & ShingoEX (c) in a grudge match for the Duo Division Championships!
4. Year of the DaMo versus "The Charmed" Hokey in a blockbuster grudge bout!
5. "Born Again" Kron versus TheNomad in a loaded 1-1 deciding match!
6. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon versus The_Purple_Bunny in the first-ever handicap match!
7. Casselman versus SubMan799 in a Duo's ultimate division!
8. Grand Prix Battle Royal featuring: Violent`J, Ninja_Mime, DeathScepter, Statix, chaos_Drone, jack4813, Jammer2Omega & kingjolly!
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