MCDOUGAL Country: USA Weakspot: Bolt on shirt A Los Angeles detective who wants to find a worthy opponent to battle.
| FEILIN Country: China Weakspot: Pauldrons An opera singer who hopes to prove herself on both the fighting circuit and the stage.
| KANO Country: Japan Weakspot: Headband A young judoka aiming for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Based on Ryoko Tani. |
JADE Country: England Weakspot: Headphones A punk rock musician planning to use the winnings to fund a worldwide tour for his band.
| TOMYAMGUN Country: Thailand Weakspot: Armpads A Muay Thai fighter who needs the fight money to look after his younger siblings.
| DIENDOU Country: China Weakspot: Knees A Bajiquan martial artist looking to defeat Karnov after he brutally beat his father many years ago. |
PIERRE Country: France Weakspot: Kneeband A perfectionist gymnast seeking to improve himself after getting a 9.98 score once.
| MIZOGUCHI Country: Japan Weakspot: Headband A bancho (delinquent) who is still in school despite being in his 20s (keeps being held back).
| MARSTORIUS Country: Italy Weakspot: Leg warmers A pro wrestler who wants to prove himself one last time before his glory fades. |
MUHABA Country: Kenya Weakspot: Headband An environmentalist utilising the Hokuto Shinkan Karate style seeking funds for his nature work.
| YUNGMIE Country: Korea Weakspot: Waist sash A Taekwando master looking for information about her missing parents. |
CLOWN Country: Unknown Weakspot: Clown mask A mysterious fighter who, like all clowns, is probably party to at least one murder.
| KARNOV Country: Russia Weakspot: Necklace Circus strongman, former envoy of Heaven and organiser of the Great Grapple Tournament.
| OX Country: Ox Weakspot: Horns He's an ox. |