After obtaining a Chaos Emerald, Breezie began advertising her tournament, which attracted the attention of Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik, the Chaotix, and the Knothole Freedom Fighters, who subsequently sent representatives to participate. Both Eggman and Sally Acorn first attempted to buy the Emerald from Breezie; upon failing, the doctor ordered the Hooligans to sabotage the arena defenses in the event that they couldn't win the tournament, and ordered Metal Sonic to travel to the tournament site as well. Sonic the Hedgehog agreed to participate with the stipulation that he only compete during the day, and Espio the Chameleon managed to alter the roster and replace one of the previous participants with Knuckles the Echidna. The first round of the tournament progressed briskly, with Sonic, A