Who Won Each Mortal Kombat Tournament?
The Mortal Kombat series has been a staple of the fighting game genre for decades, with each installment introducing new characters, stages, and game mechanics. One of the most iconic aspects of the series is its tournament mode, where players compete against each other in a bracket-style competition to determine the ultimate champion. In this article, we’ll take a look at who won each Mortal Kombat tournament, from the original game to the latest installment.
Mortal Kombat (1992)
The first Mortal Kombat game introduced the concept of a tournament, where players could compete against each other in a series of one-on-one matches. The winner of the tournament was Scorpion, who defeated Goro in the final match.
Mortal Kombat II (1993)
The sequel to the original game introduced new characters and stages, as well as a new tournament mode. The winner of the tournament was Kung Lao, who defeated Shang Tsung in the final match.
Mortal Kombat 3 (1995)
Mortal Kombat 3 introduced a new character, Cyrax, and a new stage, the "Pit". The winner of the tournament was Liu Kang, who defeated Shang Tsung in the final match.
Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1996)
Mortal Kombat Trilogy was an updated version of Mortal Kombat 3, with new characters and stages. The winner of the tournament was Liu Kang, who defeated Shang Tsung in the final match.
Mortal Kombat 4 (1997)
Mortal Kombat 4 introduced a new character, Shinnok, and a new stage, the "Netherrealm". The winner of the tournament was Kung Lao, who defeated Shinnok in the final match.
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002)
Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance introduced a new character, Shang Tsung, and a new stage, the "Pit". The winner of the tournament was Kung Lao, who defeated Shang Tsung in the final match.
Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004)
Mortal Kombat: Deception introduced a new character, Li Mei, and a new stage, the "Netherrealm". The winner of the tournament was Kung Lao, who defeated Shang Tsung in the final match.
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (2006)
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon introduced a new character, Havik, and a new stage, the "Pit". The winner of the tournament was Kung Lao, who defeated Shang Tsung in the final match.
Mortal Kombat (2011)
The 2011 reboot of the series introduced a new character, Kratos, and a new stage, the "Pit". The winner of the tournament was Scorpion, who defeated Sub-Zero in the final match.
Mortal Kombat X (2015)
Mortal Kombat X introduced a new character, Jacqui Briggs, and a new stage, the "Pit". The winner of the tournament was Cassie Cage, who defeated Erron Black in the final match.
Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)
Mortal Kombat 11 introduced a new character, Cetrion, and a new stage, the "Netherrealm". The winner of the tournament was Kotal Kahn, who defeated Shang Tsung in the final match.
Tournament Bracket
Here is a table showing the tournament bracket for each Mortal Kombat game:
| Game | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| Mortal Kombat (1992) | Scorpion | Goro |
| Mortal Kombat II (1993) | Kung Lao | Shang Tsung |
| Mortal Kombat 3 (1995) | Liu Kang | Shang Tsung |
| Mortal Kombat Trilogy (1996) | Liu Kang | Shang Tsung |
| Mortal Kombat 4 (1997) | Kung Lao | Shinnok |
| Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance (2002) | Kung Lao | Shang Tsung |
| Mortal Kombat: Deception (2004) | Kung Lao | Shang Tsung |
| Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (2006) | Kung Lao | Shang Tsung |
| Mortal Kombat (2011) | Scorpion | Sub-Zero |
| Mortal Kombat X (2015) | Cassie Cage | Erron Black |
| Mortal Kombat 11 (2019) | Kotal Kahn | Shang Tsung |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is the most successful character in Mortal Kombat tournaments?
A: Kung Lao is the most successful character in Mortal Kombat tournaments, winning 5 tournaments.
Q: Who is the only character to win two Mortal Kombat tournaments?
A: Scorpion is the only character to win two Mortal Kombat tournaments, winning the original game and the 2011 reboot.
Q: Who is the only character to win three Mortal Kombat tournaments?
A: Kung Lao is the only character to win three Mortal Kombat tournaments, winning Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 4, and Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance.
Q: Who is the winner of the most recent Mortal Kombat tournament?
A: Kotal Kahn is the winner of the most recent Mortal Kombat tournament, Mortal Kombat 11.
Q: Who is the runner-up of the most recent Mortal Kombat tournament?
A: Shang Tsung is the runner-up of the most recent Mortal Kombat tournament, Mortal Kombat 11.
Q: Who is the character with the most tournament wins?
A: Kung Lao is the character with the most tournament wins, with 5 wins.
Q: Who is the character with the most tournament appearances?
A: Shang Tsung is the character with the most tournament appearances, appearing in 6 tournaments.
Q: Who is the character with the most tournament losses?
A: Shang Tsung is the character with the most tournament losses, losing 5 times.
Q: Who is the character with the most tournament wins in a row?
A: Kung Lao is the character with the most tournament wins in a row, winning 3 tournaments in a row (Mortal Kombat II, Mortal Kombat 4, and Mortal Kombat: Deadly Alliance).