Supercard 91: Ultimate Grand Prix VII

It is the moment when past, present and future collide! Ultimate Grand Prix is the arena spectacular where men walk side by side with legends! It is the culmination of everything that has come before it -- and everything that will follow! For some, victory will spell immortality. For others, it will be the quality of their fight that defines them.

With one of the most anticipated cards in history: Ultimate Grand Prix VII promised to once again raise the bar for the Supercard of Supercards! Blistering hot grudges months or even years in the making! Hall of Fame superstars in history making action! An Undisputed Championship match unlike any other! You could feel it coming in the air - and UGP7 did not disappoint!

16. VenoMark (c) defeated United: The_Purple_Bunny in a comprehensive victory! [+7] [Undisputed Championship]

A UGP Championship Match Preview cleared the air and reminded everyone what the main event was all about. An epic night had brought Ultimate Grand Prix VII to its apex. In the challenger's corner was the 2017 Battle Royale winner: The_Purple_Bunny. An accomplished fighter who's seen the main event of UGP before, and was intent on winning his seventh Undisputed Championship at UGP7! Entering second was VenoMark: a beleaguered defending Undisputed Champion whose fight to earn his place was one of the hardest on record! TPB eliminated VenoMark last to win the Battle Royale contender's match. He even dominated the champ on the road to UGP in bouts from January and February! The odds seemed stacked in the challenger's favour, but anything can happen at UGP!

VenoMark was a restrained furnace of intensity as The_Purple_Bunny talked trash at the face-off. VM kept his focus trained away from TPB until the fight officially began! Then he exploded at TPB, launching an aggressive assault that completely bamboozled the UGP veteran! TPB scrambled to keep himself in the match, but VenoMark was unrelenting! Just as TPB had been minted with a dominant win in the main event of UGP4; VenoMark proved himself with a comprehensive +7 victory! An unimpeachable success on the grandest stage of them all!

In front of a stunned and elated crowd, VenoMark celebrated his Undisputed Championship like he'd won it for the first time! It was a crowning moment for a fighter who's faced overwhelming adversity at every turn. A confirmation even greater than winning the title in the 6-fighter Eliminator of Pre-Show 90: Venomous Creatures! The culmination of an incredible year at UGP7!

15. Ratt & NightHawk defeated "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J (c) in a decisive victory! [+1] [Duo Division Championship]

History will know them as one of the Duo Division Championship's most dominant forces! "Team Xtreme" Marz & Violent`J brought their tag team expertise to The Great Arena in 2012, remaining undefeated until 2015, when they lost to Ratt & NightHawk at All-Star Summer Showdown. Shortly after their first recorded loss, they set about making history with a 420 day title reign that last until December 2016 -- their first in this league! To ensure it lasted that long, Violent`J had used his allies in The Invasion to avoid the rightful challenge of Ratt & NightHawk. Seven months after they earned their title opportunity, The Rattamaniacs made sure new history was written at Ultimate Grand Prix VII! Team Xtreme had reclaimed the titles in February at Supercard 89: Breaking Point. Their second reign was to be cut well short as the returning Ratt & NightHawk showed Violent`J he was right to fear them! Rattamania once again filled The Great Arena at UGP as he and NightHawk stunned all in attendance with a decisive victory! The atmosphere was euphoric as the two-time Duo Division Champions celebrated their win over the Hall of Fame pairing! Just another amazing moment for a fighter synonymous with UGP in Ratt!

14. ElJobber defeated m0s in a devastating fatal encounter! [-1up] [Iron Man Death Match]

It's difficult to conceive of a time when m0s and ElJobber could ever have fought on the same side. Their hatred has festered for more than year as m0s harbored an unforgiving grudge that grew with every defeat he suffered in 2016. The demise of the KFL sub-league made them enemies at Ultimate Grand Prix VI, and led m0s to quit after a rematch loss the next week! When Mime destroyed his brother at Supercard 79; m0s blamed ElJobber for his role in designing the apocalyptic Lucifer's Ladder! m0s returned for an unsuccessful grudge match at All-Star Summer Showdown, and another malicious attempt at Supercard 86: Survivor Sequence. He tasted defeat every time, but as the former "Mister Daruma" could attest - it takes five layers to topple the traditional Daruma-Otoshi!

They entered the arena in darkness with a heavy tension in the air. Analysis suggested m0s would be at a physical disadvantage, but he shrugged off a slap from ElJobber to take immediate control of the match! He chipped away at ElJobber with a string of stinging jabs. ElJobber tied it up and tossed m0s across the arena. The match went into its next phase as ElJobber started throwing heavy bombs: -3p, -2p, -9p, -3p, -1p! m0s could feel he was in trouble so he dug down deep and threw everything he had to rack ElJobber for a devastating -30 impact! With that single blow, m0s gained the upper hand and sent a shockwave of belief through everyone in attendance!

The game-changing shot sent ElJobber into emergency mode. He scrambled to use the chip tactic to stabilize the match and reestablished his dominance with a -22p, -3p, -25p combo! He opened up a massive 54 gap, but m0s wasn't going away that easy! He fired back with a trio of stinging -2p jabs. ElJobber outdid with two hard shots worth -7p. m0s snapped back fast with chip damage and built it up to another haymaker -30p that brought him back to contention! ElJobber was knocked silly as he walked into a -9p follow-up that built m0s' momentum! In serious danger, ElJobber swung for the fences to hit his own -30p destroyer! Leaning against each other just to stay standing, m0s slapped him for a -3p. 6 seconds from the 10 minute mark - ElJobber struck back with another -30p!

All of a sudden the closed gap was opened back up! m0s was standing on the deficit side 68p against 125p! He chopped ElJobber and hit a morale boosting -16p blow! ElJobber shut it down with another violent -30p that reduced m0s to just 39p! The next five minutes became a horror show as The Great Arena watched one fighter systematically destroy another. m0s was determined not to fall, but the spark of potential was out. He could do nothing as laws he'd chosen condemned him, enduring just a while longer with no energy left to fight back. Quitting was no longer an option. After 14 minutes and 31 seconds m0s could block no more. Though it cost him dearly: ElJobber was winner of the Iron Man Death Match at Ultimate Grand Prix VII. A brutal end to a heinous grudge.

13. "The Hitman" DECEPTION defeated Kron in an utter destruction! [+11]

The main event of last year's Ultimate Grand Prix VI confirmed DECEPTION's place among the pantheon of UGP legends! His successful Undisputed Championship defense against Hall of Famer Kron will be remembered as one of the greatest matches of all-time. Kron certainly couldn't forget it! When it came time to find the perfect opponent for his return to Ultimate Grand Prix, Kron couldn't pass up the opportunity to go another round with DECEPTION! The crowd was wild as the two titans entered The Great Arena. A wry smile crept across Kron's face as they squared off. Anticipation for the pure and simple contest was building to fever pitch. Nobody could've expected what would go down! The feeling out process was equitable, but as the match reached a higher gear - The Hitman was striking every target! Kron staggered as he was overwhelmed by the leader of The New Generation! There was no doubt about it as DECEPTION executed a stunning +11 impact to win the highly anticipated UGP rematch! Another amazing victory against a Hall of Fame legend!

12. Hokey defeated Genku in a decisive victory! [+1]

It was supposed to be the perfect conclusion to a charmed career: Hokey was a fan-favourite from the beginning, but rather than end his Hall of Fame career in celebration, an Invasion Election threatened to spoil his farewell. It was never about philosophy or history for Genku. He joined The Invasion last August to protect a title shot from Royal Roulette cash-in by Hokey. The Kingmaker never had any intentions of interfering, but Genku's selfish lust for gold finally pushed him too far in November. The saga of post-election accusations has kept Genku twisting in the wind for four months! At last his paranoia was rewarded: A final parting gift from Hokey - and the perfect set-up for a blockbuster final battle at Ultimate Grand Prix VII! The atmosphere was electric as the two fighters took centre stage. Genku tried to be dismissive of the newest Hall of Famer, but faux arrogance couldn't hide his obvious frustration. Every vicious effort to punish his nemesis was shut down. Hokey would not let his UGP farewell be ruined! With the crowd on their feet, Hokey ruled The Great Arena one last night time! There would only be misery for Genku as Hokey showed no mercy, earning a decisive victory! Basking in his victory Hokey addressed the crowd for one last time, thanking them for their support and promising that although his regular fighting days are over, he will see them again!

11. United: Mime defeated "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile (c) in convincing fashion! [+1] [KFL Championship]

Self-appointed "Guardian" CaTigeReptile won acclaim at the end of 2016 when she led a Koalition against The Invasion's brutal conquest of The Great Arena. She easily resisted their fleeting remnants in the aftermath, setting her sights on guarding a more specific class. A title win on February 13th set up the controversial unveiling of The KFL Women's Championship: a title exclusively defended against the women. Mime had lost the title to CTR, and emerged as a skeptic as she tore through the female ranks unchallenged. He called it an unjustified bias that was costing the title its credibility. In the highly anticipated inter-gender challenge, Mime backed up his bold claims as the untested CTR met her match! It was a gentle, but one-sided battle as Mime convincingly dominated the match. The Guardian couldn't find her world beating best, forced to succumb to a defeat not only for her gold, but her KFL Women's revolution, as well. The first title to change hands at Ultimate Grand Prix VII!

10. Poasty defeated United: Shoe in a solid victory! [+8]

Poasty started the year off right at Battle Royale with a long awaited reclamation of the Division 2 Championship he'd lost last June! It was the joyous culmination of a 2016 filled with dizzying highs - and crushing lows. Just two months prior, Poasty nearly walked away from the fight. United: Shoe lit a fire deep within his psyche with a heinous September assault that endangered his comeback from injury! The violent episode was unprecedented and it haunted Poasty in subsequent defeats during Friday Night Fights, and Supercard 86. At Ultimate Grand Prix VII, Poasty was single-minded in his goal to slay his dragon! It was one of the most anticipated matches of UGP7 and when they finally came face to face -- no one quite sure what would happen. It turned out to be a catharsis for everyone in attendance! With a performance that defied his status Poasty overwhelmed his veteran opponent! He rained blows down until finally a convincing +8 impact registered his unequivocal victory. As the crowd chanted his name, Poasty turned to his nemesis - and offered his hand! If for only one night, Poasty and Shoe would have their moment of peace at UGP!

9. "American Nightmare" LordSkarlet defeated King Ken in an utter demolition! [-0/-13] [Steel Cage Fight]

The mood changed as an ominous structure was lowered into the arena's centre. Elation left the air, turning to dread in a ceremony of preparation that signaled the coming of a Steel Cage Fight! It was first conceived as a means to keep intruders out - and fighters in. Instead, it has become an instrument of spiteful torture used by those driven to vicious - or desperate means! King Ken had not seen The Great Arena since that fateful night in November when LordSkarlet's invitation to "The Fallen" ended with his fall! Ken saw the Steel Cage as a war machine perfect for reclaiming his kingdom, but he failed to realize LordSkarlet had conquered it before! The confines of the cage became a living nightmare for Ken as he tasted his own blood - instead of his enemy's! LordSkarlet endured every heinous collision with the unforgiving metal, forwarding it ten-fold to his challenger! With a horrified UGP audience in attendance, Ken succumbed to The American Nightmare once again!

8. Team Oozaru defeated The Invasion in a Survivor Sequence! [5-3]

1. Oozaru (Oozaru) elim. edge (Invasion)

2. Jason_Voorhees (Invasion) elim. Oozaru (Oozaru)

3. The_Hurricane (Oozaru) elim. Jason_Voorhees (Invasion)

4. The_Hurricane (Oozaru) elim. Grayback (Invasion)

5. The_Hurricane (Oozaru) elim. DaemonX (Invasion)

6. DArqueBishop (Invasion) elim. The_Hurricane (Oozaru)

7. DArqueBishop (Invasion) elim. PaganFreak (Oozaru)

8. Statix (Oozaru) elim. DArqueBishop (Invasion)

Survivors: Statix & Banging

Committed to finally fighting for his Pacific Connection partner, Oozaru chose to enter first in the fight against The Invasion! His first roadblock proved tougher than expected, edge doing what he could to wear the Aussie down. Jason_Voorhees capitalized with a hard fought brawl that cost Team Oozaru their captain! The_Hurricane was the first ICWW alum entrusted to fight the good fight, and the superhero did not disappoint! He effortlessly dealt with Jason_Voorhees and Grayback! Old foe DaemonX may have dominated Banging's soul in the distant past, but he could not suppress the will of The_Hurricane! It looked as if The Invasion were as good as thwarted, but DArqueBishop's new role as Manager was asserted in ominous fashion! The_Hurricane was blown away in an instant. PaganFreak did his best to make Oozaru proud, but the back and forth soon went DArqueBIshop's way! With the momentum swinging back in The Invasion's favour: Statix entered to send a jolt of electricity through the heart of The Great Arena! His energy overwhelmed DAB and brought victory to Team Oozaru! The match was billed as the fight for Banging's soul, but it turned out the tortured Kiwi had already made his choice! The mystery fifth man waiting in the wings revealed himself as Team Oozaru gathered to celebrate a momentous reunion at Ultimate Grand Prix!

7. United: Mimik defeated "The Predator" TonyTheTiger in a solid result. [+1]

When TonyTheTiger was eliminated from the Fourth Round of the 2017 Grand Prix Warm-Up, old wounds were suddenly re-opened. Ultimate Grand Prix had been the scene of one of TTT's greatest triumphs last year, but ever since the Arena Spectacular's inception: Mimik has cast a shadow over The Predator! Mimik decimated TTT at the inaugural UGP, and got the best of him again three years later after being inducted into the Hall of Fame! Driven by a fire in his blood, TonyTheTiger came to Ultimate Grand Prix VII to write the final chapter in their three act feud! It was supposed to be his coda of victory, but the script did not go according to The Predator's plan! He fought well, but Mimik once again proved he's one of the UGP greats! Big game that fought back for a convincing win!

6. "The Invasion" CCShadow & Scott-Howell defeated Jammer2Omega & Porygonix in a solid victory. [+1]

Throughout 2016 Jammer2Omega & Porygonix worked hard to establish themselves as one of the rising stars of the Duo Division. They hoped to cement their success in the 2017 Grand Prix Show tournament, but were pipped in the Semi Final by eventual defending winners: CCShadow & Scott-Howell! Eager to prove themselves on the grandest stage of them all, J2O & Porygonix were hungry in their rematch with UGP mainstays! The hopeful pair found an extra gear in their enthusiastic attack, but their veteran opponents have been equally refreshed since joining "The Invasion" in March! CCS & Howell couldn't inflict the damage of their previous encounter, but once again found answers for the aspirational assault. The competitive UGP performance of J2O & Pory will still be a feather in their cap, but it's The Invasion who will be watching the Duo Division Championship with great interest!

5. AlbertBeefcake defeated Shen_DuHBK in a solid win. [+1]

When Shen_DuHBK came forward to claim his vote was altered in The Invasion Election, an unlikely partnership was formed when investigator AlbertBeefcake became his personal guard. Their unusual chemistry dominated Tower of Power XVIII, but the partnership was based on a lie. Shen confessed to plotting against Genku early in March -- a betrayal that also cut deep into the heart of Albo! The "Italian Cyclone" was able to avoid retribution, but under the lights of Ultimate Grand Prix there was nowhere to hide from justice! AlbertBeefcake came to fight, delivering a decisive beat down to the fraudulent whistleblower! As he claimed his righteous victory, a curious item fell from Shen_DuHBK's person: a chess bishop. The Beefer's expression was quizzical as he left the arena.

4. Mark & Leroy defeated "The New Generation" Baraka_MK & Onryo [+1]

Big things were expected of "The New Generation" Baraka_MK & Onryo coming in to UGP. They were one of the favourite teams contesting the 2017 Grand Prix Show event, but in an unexpected twist, their Second Round stoush with Mark & Leroy ended in a complete draw! Massive intrigue surrounded the potential for a rematch and it could only happen at Ultimate Grand Prix! Expectations once again favoured The New Generation, but something about these teams brings out the unpredictable! With the world watching, Mark & Leroy once again proved they're a team to reckoned with, eking out a hard earned UGP win!

3. MKMaster (c) defeated Jerrod in a complete destruction! [+11] [Division 2 Championship]

The fate of the Division 2 Championship was uncertain headed into UGP, but a stunning performance in the 2017 Grand Prix Warm-Up gave MKMaster the mojo he needed to earn a UGP debut with gold around his waist! He took it from Poasty at the last possible moment, but if the Fourth Round of the lead-in tournament had gone another way -- it could've been Jerrod! The arena veteran had been a stand-out under pressure for last year's Canadian Olympic team, but solo success eluded him on the biggest stage of them all! MKMaster proved it wasn't a fluke, earning another unexpected feather in his cap with a dominant UGP victory!

2. Politics & Menas defeated McDaniel & fraysol and "Brexiteers" Liam & nif in a hard fought three-way battle! [+1/--/-1]

No combination in the 2017 Grand Prix Show impressed quite as much as the Semi Finalist teams of McDaniel & fraysol and Liam & nif! Each surpassed expectation, but it came a little easier for the Brexiteers thanks to an unexpected bye. A UGP rematch between the teams seemed inevitable, but the misfortunes suffered by Politics & Menas meant officials saw exciting potential in a three-way contest. They weren't wrong, either! Away from a full tournament bracket, McDaniel & fraysol were able to outclass The Brexiteers! Endurance proved to be their undoing once again however, as Politics & Menas powered through to a solid UGP victory!

1. "Chosen One" Damo (#28) eliminated Artanix (#30) to win the 7th Annual UGP Battle Royal!

UGP Battle Royal Eliminations:
1. SubScorpTile (#2) elim. Coltess (#1)
2. Loopster (#5) elim. legoslayer10 (#3)
3. Jauger (#4) elim. Methuselah6463 (#6)
4. Loopster (#5) elim. SubScorpTile (#2)
5. Loopster (#5) elim. DeathScepter (#7)
6. Sekktor (#9) elim. Jauger (#4)
7. Sekktor (#9) elim. maxilos (#11)
8. Sekktor (#9) elim. JoelKatz (##12)
9. Shinnokxz (#16) elim. hydraslash (#14)
10. Sekktor (#9) elim. Kiara85 (#15)
11. Sekktor (#9) elim. Shizuma (#18)
12. Murdoink (#17) elim. Onimike (#13)
13. nightbreed_16 (#22) elim. Killswitch (#19)
14. Sekktor (#9) elim. zelse (#20)
15. Sekktor (#9) elim. Loopster (#5)
16. nightbreed_16 (#22) elim. Sgtf (#26)
17. nightbreed_16 (#22) elim. Maridany (#23)
18. Shinnokxz (#16) elim. Rockey316 (#8)
19. nightbreed_16 (#22) elim. mwgrant0 (#29)
20. Damo (#28) elim. Benjamin (#10)
21. G0LD (#25) elim. Darfus (#24)
22. NovaStarr (#21) elim. Shinnokxz (#16)
23. Sekktor (#9) elim. NovaStarr (#21)
24. Artanix (#30) elim. Chromatose (#27)
25. Damo (#28) elim. Murdoink (#17)
26. Damo (#28) elim. nightbreed_16 (#22)
27. Damo (#28) elim. Sekktor (#9)
28. Damo (#28) elim. G0LD (#25)
29. Damo (#28) elim. Artanix (#30) You could feel the excitement in the air as UGP kicked off with the beloved annual tradition of the UGP Battle Royal! Coltess and SubScorpTile were the first of thirty fighters drawn to enter randomly.

The standard 90 second interval meant a world of pain for Coltess! He suffered a battering that only got worse when #3 legoslayer10 came in and started a double-team! Colt was briefly relieved when Jauger came in to even the sides, but the damage was already done. SST had the privilege of the first elimination, but the arrival of #5 Loopster almost immediately ended legoslayer10's day.

The UGP Battle Royal paused for a moment as Loopster, Jauger and SubScorpTile gazed at each other. All three were members of The Invasion throughout 2016, but SST had drifted since the December collapse. He was the odd man out as Loopster & Jauger began a domination of the match and every competitor who entered!

Hot prospects DeathScepter and Rockey316 were mere playthings for The Invasion! The surprise Hall of Fame entrant was able to endure, giving Sekktor the chance to break through a pummeling and take out Jauger!.He kept his momentum rolling, ending #11 maxilos' run after just 34 seconds and #12 JoelKatz as soon as he entered!

Approaching the halfway mark, winner of the UGP4 Battle Royal Rockey316 turned up the heat! He ran wild, alternating attacks between Sekktor and #13 entrant Onimike! Despite the hard hits, there was a drought of eliminations until Shinnokxz arrived at #16 to finish off a battered hydraslash! He played a part in thwarting the hopes of the fighters who've been part of the KFL women's league, Kiara85 and Shizuma exiting 10th and 11th!

It was more than six minutes before the next elimination came, leaving the UGP Battle Royal to fill with fighters! #21 NovaStarr created anticipation given her impressive history in the match, but was #17 United: Murdoink who shook things up with the elimination of Onimike! He was unable to make the save for United newcomer zelse, who succumbed to another elimination by Sekktor. The Fallen fighter made his case for victory 62 seconds later when he made Loopster the 15th exit!

With 12 fighters still active in the match -- business picked up with the arrival of #28 "The Chosen One" Damo! Damo guaranteed victory in the lead-up to UGP, but he made surprisingly little impact on arrival. A formidable coalition was briefly formed to pull Damo out of the pack when Murdoink, Rockey316 & Sekktor triple-teamed the new threat! Their alliance was split when Shinnokxz and fresh #29 mwgrant0 pulled Rockey316 out of the pack! mwgrant0 was entering with his partner Unknown265 on the injured list -- an inversion of 265's solo appearance in last year's Battle Royal!

The mood changed one more time as United: Artanix made his presence known as an intimidating fresh and final entrant into the match! Sekktor greeted The United fighter, who peeled straight into a hard shot against Shinnokxz! Murdoink clocked Rockey316 at the same time, with the domino effect seeing Shinnokxz switch his momentum into a stunning Hall of Fame elimination!

The final blitz began with Artanix looking like the favourite thanks to his team-up with Murdoink! While The United hacked away at the remaining peloton; a rapidfire round of eliminations came from nightbreed_16, Damo, G0LD, and NovaStarr! The match devolved into chaos with no one fighter daring to stay still! Chromatose found himself caught in a maelstrom of blows from Damo, Sekktor, and nightbreed_16! All of a sudden - NovaStarr was eliminated by Sekktor! Chromatose got his footing and started attacking Murdoink! Artanix swooped in to help his teammate - eliminating Chromatose in the process!

Artanix & Murdoink set their sights on a two-man assault of nightbreed_16 and a final United front for victory! Seeing the danger: Damo jumped Murdoink to turn the tables! nightbreed_16 wailed away on Murdoink while Damo occupied Artanix! Then in a shocking 1-2 combination Damo eliminated both Murdoink and nightbreed_16! The electrifying eliminations set up a scintillating final four: Sekktor (#9), G0LD (#25), Artanix (#30) and Damo (#28)!

All eyes were on Damo as anticipation filled the air! The Chosen One made the first move - G0LD the nearest target! Sekktor tried to use the distraction to his advantage, but Damo was too fresh for the #9 entrant! He dominated Sekktor, ending The Fallen fighter's outstanding run at the 50 minute mark! G0LD jumped back in, but the exciting find of 2016 couldn't achieve the impossible in his UGP debut - eliminated an impressive 28th!

Artanix had left the other two fighters to try to wear Damo down. Now there was only freshest and most promising prospects left! Artanix charged at Damo and delivered a hard shot, but The Chosen One turned them around and struck two knock-out blows! With Artanix reeling, Damo moved around working the jabs before hitting another devastating haymaker! You could feel it coming in the air, but Artanix would not die. He kept getting back up! Again and again! Seconds felt like minutes, but the end came fast and unavoidably. "The Chosen One" Damo had guaranteed victory in the 7th Annual UGP Battle Royal -- and he achieved it! An amazing finish to start UGP off with a bang!