Players of Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat make up some of the most diverse communities in esports, inviting LGBTQ+ gamers and characters to the arena. In the competitive scene of fighting games, LGBTQ+ players have reached the top of their respective games. The most popular of all is Dominique SonicFox McLean, who has won major tournaments in several games including Mortal Kombat X, Skull Girls, Dragonball FighterZ, and seemingly any fighting game they plan on playing for more than a few months. Claire UMISHO Harrison, a trans woman, took home the grand prize for Guilty Gear Strive at the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) 2022, one of the largest fighting game tournaments in the world. #Queer Up Gaming