Season 11, Week 1
Fred Maximilian
(Suikoden III)
 
The inheritor of the famous name of 'Maximillian Knights' has a simple match this week. He simply starts his match off with his Sword of Thunder Rune and then quickly slices the young (and regrettably not evil, as he was originally led to believe) martial artist to pieces. His opponent will likely be using similar tactics, but Fred has one important advantage: defense. With his shield blocking many attacks and his armor majorly softening the rest, he has plenty of time to carefully avoid Tifa's limit breaks.

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One of two martial artist/bartenders making an appearance in Middle this week, Tifa Lockheart isn't your average fist-fighter. Though she does have raw speed and power, she still relies almost entirely on her Limit Breaks to do her killing. It's a lucky thing for her that her finishers are easily the most powerful in her game save Omnislash. It's another lucky thing that her opponent this week lacks the offence to avoid them. With her perfect-accuracy Godhand to trump the young shield-master's evasion, Tifa's in a good shape to pick up her first League victory.


Starphoenix das Helpoemer
Grandson of a Crazy Man VS. Secondary Love Interest due to Primary Love Interest being Stabbed in the Gut.

This is actually a fairly tough match to call. Fred's elite defense is going to be hard for Tifa to actually crack, but Tifa's limit breaks (Set at Limit Level 1) can be downright evil. With Godhand, Tifa shouldn't have too much trouble hitting Fred, but can she crack his armor?

I say yes.

Fred Maximilian: 13
Tifa Lockheart: 28