Ep. 87: Yamcha and Tien face off in an evenly matched preliminary bout
Aired on November 11, 1987
The championship finalists prepare to draw numbers for the seeding, though Chiaotzu manipulates the results using his powers. The scheduled matches pit Yamcha against Tien, Jackie Chun against Man Wolf, Krillin against Chiaotzu, and Goku against Pomput. Following a brief meal for Goku, the finals commence. Yamcha and Tien engage in combat, displaying equal strength and surprising each other with their capabilities. During a pause in the intense action, Yamcha announces his intention to deploy a new technique known as the Wolf Fang Blowing Wind.
Episodes
- Ep. 83 · Goku Saves Konkichi and Misses Flight to Papaya Island Tournament
- Ep. 84 · Krillin and Yamcha arrive at Papaya Island while Goku faces minor troubles before the tournament begins.
- Ep. 85 · Goku and allies face early bracket challenges while tensions rise before the finals.
- Ep. 86 · Goku defeats King Choppa while Jackie Chun advances through preliminary rounds
- Ep. 87 · Yamcha and Tien face off in an evenly matched preliminary bout
- Ep. 88 · Yamcha's Wolf Fang Blowing Wind fails against Tien in a decisive match
- Ep. 89 · Man Wolf seeks revenge on Jackie Chun for destroying the moon and preventing his transformation back to human form.
- Ep. 90 · Krillin and Chiaotzu fight while Goku reveals Tao's Dodon ray to Tien and Shen.
- Ep. 91 · A Controversial Counting Match and a Nighttime Assassination Attempt