Ep. 97: The final bout between Goku and Tien begins with intense physical exchanges and tactical maneuvers.
Aired on January 20, 1988
Yamcha leaves the hospital to attend the final match, while Oolong and Puar transform into large creatures to reserve seating for the group. The fight commences immediately as Goku uses his tail to seize Tien’s leg and deliver a punch. Tien is launched upward, prompting Goku to pursue him. Tien retaliates with a Dodon ray that drives Goku through the ring floor. Rising from the debris, Goku continues his assault, attempting a disappearance technique. However, Tien’s three eyes allow him to track Goku’s movements effectively. Tien strikes Goku, sending him crashing into the ring wall, where he pins and beats him relentlessly.
Episodes
- Ep. 93 · Tien Shinhan and Jackie Chun clash in the first semifinal match
- Ep. 94 · Tien and Jackie Chun clash in an intense ring battle involving Solar Flare and Kamehameha techniques.
- Ep. 95 · Goku and Krillin fight in the semifinals while Tien questions Master Roshi's past.
- Ep. 96 · Goku and Krillin resume their intense battle with new techniques and strategies.
- Ep. 97 · The final bout between Goku and Tien begins with intense physical exchanges and tactical maneuvers.
- Ep. 98 · Goku fights Tien with full power using clones and Solar Flare
- Ep. 99 · Tien leads an uprising against the established order
- Ep. 100 · Tien uses his four arms and Tri-Beam against Goku in a destructive ring battle.
- Ep. 101 · Goku and Tien clash in the sky, leading to a controversial finish and a tragic discovery.