The virtual stadium came to life as the two combatants stepped into it. Visual transmissions displayed the upcoming battle all over the world, and heroes everywhere watched with broad grins as their worst enemies prepared to do battle upon each other.

One was a massive, four-legged beast of black and purple. It was almost centaur in appearance, for in addition to its four legs it had a humanoid torso with two muscular arms, one of which clutched a massive glowing blue and white sword. It's face was demonic and black wings protruded from its back. At the front of its bottom half was an evil looking head with rows upon rows of sharp teeth and beady white eyes. It was drooling, and it licked its lips as it caught sight of its opponent.

The other combatant was a humanoid who stood at around six feet. He had eight arms, each of which clutched some sort of a bladed weapon. He wore a steel helmet, breastplate, and loinguard, and was obviously ready for battle.

A voice echoed through the area over a loudspeaker.

"The first battle is between Ultima Weapon and Gilgamesh! BEGIN!"

The virtual world sprung to life, large box-like barriers forming all over it, creating a maze.

Ultima Weapon roared and began cleaving its way through the boxes with it's sword, each box vanishing in a burst of pixels.

Gilgamesh leapt onto a box and jumped at Ultima Weapon, the glaive in one of his left hands extended.

Ultima Weapon laughed gutterally and brought its blade to bear, slashing at Gilgamesh's extended polearm.

The weapons came together with a loud clash, but the sheer size and strength of Ultima Weapon proved the victor. With a triumphant roar it hurled Gilgamesh to the ground as it completed the stroke.

Gilgamesh landed lightly on his feet, twirling his glaive back into attack position and bringing his sword forward.

Ultima Weapon laughed racously and stomped its foot on the ground.

The ground began to shake rapidly, and many of the virtual textures vanished at the disruption. Large fractures appeared in the ground, spitting electricity as the energy cables were disrupted.

Gilgamesh jumped as the ground opened beneath him and the virtual background dissipated, leaving the room dark.

Ultima Weapon howled and a pillar of light burst from the sky, slamming into Gilgamesh and blasting him into the ground. Gilgamesh screamed in pain as the electrified cables touched his body and began electrocuting him. Eventually, he went totally limp as his conciousness left his body.

1st Battle: Ultima Weapon vs. Gilgamesh

Victor: Ultima Weapon

Current Accounts:
Necronopticous: 3,276,882
raskerino: 29,000
Ultima Shadow: 8,500
abrojtm: 6,000

Remember, any money from other tournaments carries over and stacks with the 5,000 rollover, plus the 1,000 bonus for every character you possess for any of my Grand Tournaments.

Mercen-X will also get 2,000 rent for that battle, but I'm too lazy to calculate his current funds so he can get it if he posts his total when he bets.

The next battle will be between Sephiroth and Omega Weapon. It will take place in the Viper's Aerie. Betting will close at 12:00 AM tomorrow.