Liu Kang is the main hero of the Mortal Kombat fighting game series, a Shaolin monk known for his fast kicks, fireballs and loud, stylized battle cries. Mortal Kombat Armageddon was released in 2006 as a large roster entry bringing back nearly every fighter from the series history. Clips of Liu Kang's screams and yells have been pulled from the games for years and reused in edits, soundboards and meme videos, where his serious fighting voice contrasts humorously with everyday fails and cartoon style falls.