The favourites dominated at the Games on "unlucky" Day 13, as the Duo Event roared to a stunning conclusion! Mime & Politics and Damo & Banging were never in any danger of losing their Semi Final matches as they stormed through their opponents with devastating efficiency!
The Semis set up two exciting Medal matches! In the Gold Medal fight, the long awaiting meeting of the two dominant teams fulfilled a dream match scenario. Canadian Duo experts United: Mime & Politics were hopeful to bring home the Duo Gold for Canada, who dominated in 2012 with Marz & Violent`J. Alas; New Zealand's equally experienced Duo doyens "Chosen One" Damo & Banging were simply fighting at too high a level! The Canadians capitulated as New Zealand overwhelmed them, an incredible performance to win New Zealand their first Gold at the 2016 Games!
The Bronze Medal match had its own curious sense of anticipation. There was a lot of uncertainty coming out of the Semi Finals, but the devastating results didn't deter either team! In fact, both the USA and Great Britain teams lifted their game for the Bronze match! Liam & nif made a genuine threat at taking the medal, but Jammer2Omega & Porygonix would not leave the 2016 Games without bringing metal back to the USA!
Jammer2Omega & Porygonix were a controversial choice for team selection, with many looking to other more established US pairings, such as "The New Generation" Baraka_MK & Onryo. Whether you agree or disagree with the criticism they faced, there's no denying J2O & Porygonix represented their country with pride. Bronze Medalists who bump the United States to the top of the Medal Tally, adding to CaTigeReptile's Gold in the 3way [Day 12]!
Tournament 72: 2016 Olympic Duo Event - Semi Finals:
1. Mime & Politics (CAN) d. Liam & nif (GBR) [+2]
2. Damo & Banging (NZL) d. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix (USA) [+3]
Tournament 72: 2016 Olympic Duo Event - Finals:
1. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix (USA) d. Liam & nif (GBR) [+1] [Bronze Medal]
2. Damo & Banging (NZL) d. Mime & Politics (CAN) [+1] [Gold/Silver Medals]
Medal Winners Podium:
Gold: Damo & Banging (New Zealand)
Silver: Mime & Politics (Canada)
Bronze: Jammer2Omega & Porygonix (USA)
Three of the four Duo Semi Finalist nations will have another chance to add to their medal tallies as the exciting 5-Team Survival Sequence concludes on Day 14! Team USA will be hot favourites, undefeated throughout all previous rounds! Classic rivals Australia will be working hard to improve upon their 5-2 loss to The Dream Team on Day 7! Plus: Controversial Team GB will attempt to avenge their Duo loss against Canada! Another exciting day of competition ahead at these Olympic Games of 2016!
Day 14 - 5-Team Survival Sequence Finals:
Gold/Silver: Team Australia versus Team USA
Bronze: Team Great Britain versus Team Canada
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Thursday, August 18, 2016
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
2016 Summer Olympic Games - Day 11
The Duos had a long wait between rounds, last competing on Day 4 of these Olympic Games. The Solo Event fighters - much more fresh after their Day 9 Quarter Final crunch. The combination of waiting and high stakes made for a pressure cooker environment. Day 11 did not disappoint!
The Duos were on first and the favourites were in fine form! Damo & Banging were cool and calm in their execution of Finland, unassuming as they made New Zealand the Gold Medal frontrunners at these 2016 Olympic Games! Their primary competition - Canada - were much more flashy in their demolishing of Poland's Bofh & Cukier.
After "The Greek Crisis" were gifted a randomized Bye in the First Round, the most anticipated match of Round 2 became their meeting with arch-rivals Liam & nif! It was difficult to not see this match in a political context. The controversy of The British Exit hung in the air at these Games, at least until the air rushed out with Team GB's win. maxilos & proXade have had the better of Liam & nif so frequently this year, but with everything to fight for - The Brits pulled off another unbelievable moment!
On the flipside, there was nothing but joy for Jammer2Omega & Porygonix as they faced down the daunting task of Aussie heavyweight Statix and Duo expert Corrupt hydraslash! In the fight of their life, the controversially chosen USA team rose to the occasion. A thrilling coming out for one of the burgeoning tandems of 2016!
The competitive rivalry between Australia and The United States has been building throughout these Games, and there was one last twist in their story. As the Solo Quarter Finals gave both nations a chance to move on to the Gold Medal match -- it was the Hall of Fame longshots who shocked the world! Shamrock had to work hard to eliminate The_Purple_Bunny, while India's Rockey316 was faced with an ElJobber fighting well below standard!
A shocking twist that guarantees Singapore and India no less than a Silver Medal! Shamrock will be the favourite as the first medals of these Olympic Games are awarded - tomorrow, Day 12! Fighting for the Bronze will be USA and Australia - not where either expected to be!
Tournament 72: 2016 Olympic Duo Event - Round 2:
1. Mime & Politics (CAN) d. Bofh & Cukier (POL) [+6]
2. Liam & nif (GBR) d. maxilos & proXade (GRC) [+1]
3. Damo & Banging (NZL) d. ArtemisFlow & Zmoke (FIN) [+1]
4. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix (USA) d. Statix & Corrupt hydraslash (AUS) [+1]
Tournament 70: 2016 Olympic Solo Event - Semi Finals:
1. Shamrock (SNG) d. The_Purple_Bunny (USA) [+1]
2. Rockey316 (IND) d. ElJobber (AUS) [+2]
Day 12 begins the Medal count as the first winners are crowned! Team USA has a chance at two Medals: "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile goes in favourite to claim the 3way Gold Medal she won for China last year, while The_Purple_Bunny will be favourite in his Bronze Medal match with ElJobber of Australia!
Day 12 - Tournament 70: 2016 Olympic Solo Event - Finals:
Gold/Silver: Shamrock (SNG) versus Rockey316 (IND)
Bronze: The_Purple_Bunny (USA) versus ElJobber (AUS)
Day 12 - Tournament 71: 2016 Olympic 3way Event - Final:
Gold/Silver/Bronze: CaTigeReptile (USA) versus Chromatose (HUN) versus Murdoink (CHL)
The Duos were on first and the favourites were in fine form! Damo & Banging were cool and calm in their execution of Finland, unassuming as they made New Zealand the Gold Medal frontrunners at these 2016 Olympic Games! Their primary competition - Canada - were much more flashy in their demolishing of Poland's Bofh & Cukier.
After "The Greek Crisis" were gifted a randomized Bye in the First Round, the most anticipated match of Round 2 became their meeting with arch-rivals Liam & nif! It was difficult to not see this match in a political context. The controversy of The British Exit hung in the air at these Games, at least until the air rushed out with Team GB's win. maxilos & proXade have had the better of Liam & nif so frequently this year, but with everything to fight for - The Brits pulled off another unbelievable moment!
On the flipside, there was nothing but joy for Jammer2Omega & Porygonix as they faced down the daunting task of Aussie heavyweight Statix and Duo expert Corrupt hydraslash! In the fight of their life, the controversially chosen USA team rose to the occasion. A thrilling coming out for one of the burgeoning tandems of 2016!
The competitive rivalry between Australia and The United States has been building throughout these Games, and there was one last twist in their story. As the Solo Quarter Finals gave both nations a chance to move on to the Gold Medal match -- it was the Hall of Fame longshots who shocked the world! Shamrock had to work hard to eliminate The_Purple_Bunny, while India's Rockey316 was faced with an ElJobber fighting well below standard!
A shocking twist that guarantees Singapore and India no less than a Silver Medal! Shamrock will be the favourite as the first medals of these Olympic Games are awarded - tomorrow, Day 12! Fighting for the Bronze will be USA and Australia - not where either expected to be!
Tournament 72: 2016 Olympic Duo Event - Round 2:
1. Mime & Politics (CAN) d. Bofh & Cukier (POL) [+6]
2. Liam & nif (GBR) d. maxilos & proXade (GRC) [+1]
3. Damo & Banging (NZL) d. ArtemisFlow & Zmoke (FIN) [+1]
4. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix (USA) d. Statix & Corrupt hydraslash (AUS) [+1]
Tournament 70: 2016 Olympic Solo Event - Semi Finals:
1. Shamrock (SNG) d. The_Purple_Bunny (USA) [+1]
2. Rockey316 (IND) d. ElJobber (AUS) [+2]
Day 12 begins the Medal count as the first winners are crowned! Team USA has a chance at two Medals: "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile goes in favourite to claim the 3way Gold Medal she won for China last year, while The_Purple_Bunny will be favourite in his Bronze Medal match with ElJobber of Australia!
Day 12 - Tournament 70: 2016 Olympic Solo Event - Finals:
Gold/Silver: Shamrock (SNG) versus Rockey316 (IND)
Bronze: The_Purple_Bunny (USA) versus ElJobber (AUS)
Day 12 - Tournament 71: 2016 Olympic 3way Event - Final:
Gold/Silver/Bronze: CaTigeReptile (USA) versus Chromatose (HUN) versus Murdoink (CHL)
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
2016 Summer Olympic Games - Day 4
The First Round of the Olympic Duo event produced some of the most exciting competition of the Games thus far! The random draw delivered a particularly scintillating array of match-ups, ranging from the close fought to the sublime stand-outs.
The Australians stood out with their stinging +7 impact against Learn & Clausner, but the pairing of New Zealand Duo Division all-stars Damo & Banging produced a more formidable performance behind the damage. They may be emerging as the Gold Medal favourites, but there are several teams making a convincing push into Round 2!
Jammer2Omega & Porygonix are a surprise pick for the USA Dream Team given the seasoned talent available, but they proved their worth with a solid win. Team Canada's oddball team Mime & Politics were solid winners. Finns ArtemsFlow & Zmoke produced the upset of the event - taking out Hall of Famer Shamrock and his Singaporean teammate EricAngle!
The most anticipated match of Round 2 will be another chapter of the rivalry between "The Greek Crisis" maxilos & proXade and their British Invasion rivals Liam & nif! With only fifteen nations able to contest the event, the former team progressed to Round 2 thanks to a bye. A serendipitous prelude to the next round, scheduled for Tuesday, August 16th!
Tournament 72: 2016 Olympic Duo Event - Round 1:
1. Bofh & Cukier (POL) d. Lays & Mr.Pirat (THL) [+1]
2. Mime & Politics (CAN) d. CCShadow & Miller [+1]
3. maxilos & proXade (GRC) progressed to Round 2 via a bye.
4. Liam & nif (GBR) d. The_Rock & KurtAngle (UAE) [+2]
5. ArtemisFlow & Zmoke (FIN) d. Shamrock & EricAngle (SNG) [+1]
6. Damo & Banging (NZL) d. Shen_DuHBK & giandavil (ITA) [+6]
7. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix (USA) d. Celeste & Mk_FrEaK (MEX) [+3]
8. Statix & Corrupt hydraslash (AUS) d. Learn & Clausner (MLY) [+7]
Day 5 of these Olympic Games will bring on the centerpiece team event, where groups of five will fight it out in heats to set up later title bouts. Malaysia arrive as first-time entrants in the event, the underdogs in a strong series against Canada, Australia and Great Britain!
Day 5 - 5-on-5 Survival Sequence Heats:
1. Team Australia versus Team Malaysia
2. Team Canada versus Team Great Britain
3. Team Great Britain versus Team Malaysia
4. Team Great Britain versus Team Australia
5. Team Canada versus Team Australia
The Australians stood out with their stinging +7 impact against Learn & Clausner, but the pairing of New Zealand Duo Division all-stars Damo & Banging produced a more formidable performance behind the damage. They may be emerging as the Gold Medal favourites, but there are several teams making a convincing push into Round 2!
Jammer2Omega & Porygonix are a surprise pick for the USA Dream Team given the seasoned talent available, but they proved their worth with a solid win. Team Canada's oddball team Mime & Politics were solid winners. Finns ArtemsFlow & Zmoke produced the upset of the event - taking out Hall of Famer Shamrock and his Singaporean teammate EricAngle!
The most anticipated match of Round 2 will be another chapter of the rivalry between "The Greek Crisis" maxilos & proXade and their British Invasion rivals Liam & nif! With only fifteen nations able to contest the event, the former team progressed to Round 2 thanks to a bye. A serendipitous prelude to the next round, scheduled for Tuesday, August 16th!
Tournament 72: 2016 Olympic Duo Event - Round 1:
1. Bofh & Cukier (POL) d. Lays & Mr.Pirat (THL) [+1]
2. Mime & Politics (CAN) d. CCShadow & Miller [+1]
3. maxilos & proXade (GRC) progressed to Round 2 via a bye.
4. Liam & nif (GBR) d. The_Rock & KurtAngle (UAE) [+2]
5. ArtemisFlow & Zmoke (FIN) d. Shamrock & EricAngle (SNG) [+1]
6. Damo & Banging (NZL) d. Shen_DuHBK & giandavil (ITA) [+6]
7. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix (USA) d. Celeste & Mk_FrEaK (MEX) [+3]
8. Statix & Corrupt hydraslash (AUS) d. Learn & Clausner (MLY) [+7]
Day 5 of these Olympic Games will bring on the centerpiece team event, where groups of five will fight it out in heats to set up later title bouts. Malaysia arrive as first-time entrants in the event, the underdogs in a strong series against Canada, Australia and Great Britain!
Day 5 - 5-on-5 Survival Sequence Heats:
1. Team Australia versus Team Malaysia
2. Team Canada versus Team Great Britain
3. Team Great Britain versus Team Malaysia
4. Team Great Britain versus Team Australia
5. Team Canada versus Team Australia
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