The Second Round and "The Next Phase" was truly living up to its design! Thirty-two competitors become sixteen as the next wave of competitors duke it out for the opportunity to join the top ranks, eliminating their way toward a spot in the Tower of Power II Championship chasing ladder!
Fan-favourite Duo Division partners foahchon and Artanix were among the winners in the Second Round, taking full advantage of a randomly drawn field of promising competitors. Alas; their welcome success came at the expense of one of the hard working fighters who also would've liked to go far, a Tower of Power original, m0s! JRF's quest to rise through the ranks -- begun with a narrow win in the 'Battle of the Bottom' at Pre-Show 9 -- also came to an end.
TonyTheTiger followed his convincing performance in the First Round with a devastating +8 decimation of Swisher, asserting him as one of the clear favourites to take the Tournament! Ghostdragon was the other heavy hitter, delivering on his much talked about promise with a +3 crushing of Tyrant-Cenobite, who will likely have to earn Challenger 7 status for Tower of Power II if he's to meet the man who attacked him in April, ElJobber!
In what might've been the match of the round, Jammer2Omega scored another valuable win, defeating fan-favourite DECEPTION in a blockbuster bout to close out the day. Fellow Next Phase figurehead, Chiefin, also enjoyed the warmth of another unlikely success, victorious over Baraka_MK -- one of many fighters whose defeat defies expectation! Chiefin's reputation as an upset machine has claimed the likes of Ken and m0s in the past, and just might carry him to a shocking T7 victory if he keeps it up!
Hokey will no doubt be eyeing off any would-be tournament upstart, convincing in his victory over Casselman. With unixpunk winning his way into the Third Round, the odds are mounting for another solid performance from Hokey -- a four-time tournament finalist!
The_Purple_Bunny, SubMan799, Porygonix, and Chromatose also secured their continuation into the subsequent round.
Round 2 Results:
1. unixpunk d. Politics in a close battle.
2. Hokey d. Casselman in a solid result.
3. Pink_Ranger d. Scott-Howell in a comprehensive result!
4. foahchon d. JRF
5. TonyTheTiger d. Swisher in a +8 decimation!
6. ShingoEX d. STEROLIZER in a close battle.
7. Ghostdragon d. Tyrant-Cenobite in a +3 decimation!
8. GreenLantern d. Mandijadeee by a narrow margin!
9. Chromatose d. Khan
10. Stealth-Ninja d. Bofh in a close fought battle.
11. Chiefin d. Baraka_MK in a close fight.
12. The_Purple_Bunny d. SmokeRulz in a comprehensive win.
13. Artanix d. m0s
14. SubMan799 d. Celeste
15. Porygonix d. GuiltyByDesign in a comprehensive win.
16. Jammer2Omega d. DECEPTION in a comprehensive result!
The plot thickens as Tournament 7 welcomes the round of sixteen!
It'll be a fitting Next Phase main event when Porygonix and Jammer2Omega meet up in one of the most compelling match-ups of the tour! The_Purple_Bunny will have his work cut out for him when he ventures into the unknown against Chiefin -- the upset machine with the capacity to defy belief! foahchon and Artanix will be hoping to defy belief as they fight their way toward a new phase of success -- while tournament favourites, Hokey and TonyTheTiger look forward to what seem to be a couple of sure-things!
1. unixpunk versus Hokey
2. Pink_Ranger versus foahchon
3. TonyTheTiger versus ShingoEX
4. Ghostdragon versus GreenLantern
5. Chromatose versus Stealth-Ninja
6. Chiefin versus The_Purple_Bunny
7. Artanix versus SubMan799
8. Porygonix versus Jammer2Omega
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Tournament 7: The Next Phase - Round 1!
Tournament 7: The Next Phase kicked off with a bang as a field of sixty-four fighters battled it out for the opportunity to join the top ranks of the seasoned elite! It was to be a particularly tense round as fights were decided by the narrowest of margins, even matched challengers bolstered by their deep determination to take advantage of this rare opportunity!
In a completely random draw without seeds, the two biggest names of The Next Phase tournament were pitted against each other in a shocking twist of fate! In a blockbuster main event, Hokey was able to fend off the competitive advance of his Duo Division Champion partner, Ninja_Mime, keeping alive a fond tradition of The Great Arena that has seen four previous Tournament winners defeat Hokey before their victory. Will this finally be Hokey's time to shine, or is he the key to victory for one of the others in a very strong field?
Back amongst the living, The_Purple_Bunny has had to delay his quest for revenge against Shoe, but sent a booming message to his arcdh-nemesis, delivering a +3 impact in the biggest defeat of the round against Buster! TonyTheTiger wasn't as harsh in his beat down of xtactics, but was the only fighter to exert total domination over his opponent! They were joined by the likes of Pink_Ranger, Ghostdragon, Porygonix and Baraka_MK, who also secured confident wins over First Round opponents!
Ken's inconsistency continued into T7 as he suffered defeat at the hands of Tyrant-Cenobite, a harsh reminder that he remains on the periphery of contention, despite coming close in the past. CaTigeReptile was similarly unlucky in her clash with Casselman, bowing out as one of the promising faces of the "Next Phase." Her posterboy counterpart, Jammer2Omega, fared much better in a solid performance against T1 veteran, Shadaloo. DECEPTION, m0s, Chiefin, JRF, and STEROLIZER were also successful, advancing to the Second Round.
Round 1 Results:
1. unixpunk d. ThePredator151 in a close fight.
2. Politics d. Angelia in a close fight.
3. Casselman d. CaTigeReptile in a close upset.
4. Hokey d. Ninja_Mime in a comprehensive blockbuster.
5. Pink_Ranger d. MINION in a comprehensive win.
6. Scott-Howell d. Shizuma in a close fight.
7. JRF d. Murdoink by a narrow margin.
8. foahchon d. ScottK
9. TonyTheTiger d. xtactics in a decimation.
10. Swisher d. Leroy in a close fight.
11. STEROLIZER d. rxvt in a close fight.
12. ShingoEX d. Dolce in a narrow win.
13. Tyrant-Cenobite d. Ken in a close fought upset!
14. Ghostdragon d. Menas in a comprehensive result.
15. GreenLantern d. Vultyrex in a close fight.
16. Mandijadeee d. Piccolo in a close fight.
17. Chromatose d. MinnyBean
18. Khan d. kororaa in a close fight.
19. Stealth-Ninja d. nif in a close fight.
20. Bofh d. Chewwi in a close fight.
21. Baraka_MK d. Mark in a comprehensive result.
22. Chiefin d. Onryo
23. SmokeRulz d. CCShadow
24. The_Purple_Bunny d. Buster in a comprehensive +3 win.
25. m0s d. Kairyu
26. Artanix d. NovaStarr
27. Celeste d. Jerrod
28. SubMan799 d. ZachAngel
29. GuiltyByDesign d. ThirtyThr33 in a close fight.
30. Porygonix d. Liam in a comprehensive win.
31. Jammer2Omega d. Shadaloo in a solid victory.
32. DECEPTION d. NightHawk
The Second Round serves up some scintillating match-ups as The Next Phase continues! All eyes will be on Hokey as he continues his campaign to win his first tournament, facing off against First Round upstart and Duo Division rival, Casselman! The Duo Division will be a major feature when Pink_Ranger faces off against Scott-Howell in singles competition; while PR's former partner, Ghostdragon, faces the controversial Tyrant-Cenobite! Also in Round 2; key Next Phase battles in Jammer2Omega vs DECEPTION, Baraka_MK vs Chiefin, and much more!
Round 2 Bracket:
1. unixpunk versus Politics
2. Casselman versus Hokey
3. Pink_Ranger versus Scott-Howell
4. JRF versus foahchon
5. TonyTheTiger versus Swisher
6. STEROLIZER versus ShingoEX
7. Tyrant-Cenobite versus Ghostdragon
8. GreenLantern versus Mandijadeee
9. Chromatose versus Khan
10. Stealth-Ninja versus Bofh
11. Baraka_MK versus Chiefin
12. SmokeRulz versus The_Purple_Bunny
13. m0s versus Artanix
14. Celeste versus SubMan799
15. GuiltyByDesign versus Porygonix
16. Jammer2Omega versus DECEPTION
In a completely random draw without seeds, the two biggest names of The Next Phase tournament were pitted against each other in a shocking twist of fate! In a blockbuster main event, Hokey was able to fend off the competitive advance of his Duo Division Champion partner, Ninja_Mime, keeping alive a fond tradition of The Great Arena that has seen four previous Tournament winners defeat Hokey before their victory. Will this finally be Hokey's time to shine, or is he the key to victory for one of the others in a very strong field?
Back amongst the living, The_Purple_Bunny has had to delay his quest for revenge against Shoe, but sent a booming message to his arcdh-nemesis, delivering a +3 impact in the biggest defeat of the round against Buster! TonyTheTiger wasn't as harsh in his beat down of xtactics, but was the only fighter to exert total domination over his opponent! They were joined by the likes of Pink_Ranger, Ghostdragon, Porygonix and Baraka_MK, who also secured confident wins over First Round opponents!
Ken's inconsistency continued into T7 as he suffered defeat at the hands of Tyrant-Cenobite, a harsh reminder that he remains on the periphery of contention, despite coming close in the past. CaTigeReptile was similarly unlucky in her clash with Casselman, bowing out as one of the promising faces of the "Next Phase." Her posterboy counterpart, Jammer2Omega, fared much better in a solid performance against T1 veteran, Shadaloo. DECEPTION, m0s, Chiefin, JRF, and STEROLIZER were also successful, advancing to the Second Round.
Round 1 Results:
1. unixpunk d. ThePredator151 in a close fight.
2. Politics d. Angelia in a close fight.
3. Casselman d. CaTigeReptile in a close upset.
4. Hokey d. Ninja_Mime in a comprehensive blockbuster.
5. Pink_Ranger d. MINION in a comprehensive win.
6. Scott-Howell d. Shizuma in a close fight.
7. JRF d. Murdoink by a narrow margin.
8. foahchon d. ScottK
9. TonyTheTiger d. xtactics in a decimation.
10. Swisher d. Leroy in a close fight.
11. STEROLIZER d. rxvt in a close fight.
12. ShingoEX d. Dolce in a narrow win.
13. Tyrant-Cenobite d. Ken in a close fought upset!
14. Ghostdragon d. Menas in a comprehensive result.
15. GreenLantern d. Vultyrex in a close fight.
16. Mandijadeee d. Piccolo in a close fight.
17. Chromatose d. MinnyBean
18. Khan d. kororaa in a close fight.
19. Stealth-Ninja d. nif in a close fight.
20. Bofh d. Chewwi in a close fight.
21. Baraka_MK d. Mark in a comprehensive result.
22. Chiefin d. Onryo
23. SmokeRulz d. CCShadow
24. The_Purple_Bunny d. Buster in a comprehensive +3 win.
25. m0s d. Kairyu
26. Artanix d. NovaStarr
27. Celeste d. Jerrod
28. SubMan799 d. ZachAngel
29. GuiltyByDesign d. ThirtyThr33 in a close fight.
30. Porygonix d. Liam in a comprehensive win.
31. Jammer2Omega d. Shadaloo in a solid victory.
32. DECEPTION d. NightHawk
The Second Round serves up some scintillating match-ups as The Next Phase continues! All eyes will be on Hokey as he continues his campaign to win his first tournament, facing off against First Round upstart and Duo Division rival, Casselman! The Duo Division will be a major feature when Pink_Ranger faces off against Scott-Howell in singles competition; while PR's former partner, Ghostdragon, faces the controversial Tyrant-Cenobite! Also in Round 2; key Next Phase battles in Jammer2Omega vs DECEPTION, Baraka_MK vs Chiefin, and much more!
Round 2 Bracket:
1. unixpunk versus Politics
2. Casselman versus Hokey
3. Pink_Ranger versus Scott-Howell
4. JRF versus foahchon
5. TonyTheTiger versus Swisher
6. STEROLIZER versus ShingoEX
7. Tyrant-Cenobite versus Ghostdragon
8. GreenLantern versus Mandijadeee
9. Chromatose versus Khan
10. Stealth-Ninja versus Bofh
11. Baraka_MK versus Chiefin
12. SmokeRulz versus The_Purple_Bunny
13. m0s versus Artanix
14. Celeste versus SubMan799
15. GuiltyByDesign versus Porygonix
16. Jammer2Omega versus DECEPTION
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
HYPE: The Next Phase is Coming!
In the history of The Great Arena, only an elite few have risen to the challenge of the elimination tournament! With Tournament 5, Cr0w became the first competitor to succeed over a second titanic bracket, beginning his reign as a record setting Undisputed Champion! Now, Tournament 7 begins a New Phase in competition!
The league's most seasoned, upper level competitors will be put on the sidelines this time, offering a stellar opportunity to the next phase of Great Arena competition! With Supercard 10: Tower of Power II right around the corner, this all important sixty-four fighter bracket will be the perfect launching pad for the next phase, sure to guarantee the winner a promising spot in the unofficial contender ranks and the Tower's Championship hunting ladder!
The sixty-four fighter bracket was determined by completely random draw, offering maximum equal chance in a field with no seeded favourites! That fact will present itself boldly in the fourth fight of Round One when reigning Duo Division Champions, Hokey and Ninja_Mime meet for the first time in a battle that will surely decide one of the top contenders to take it out!
1. unixpunk versus ThePredator151
2. Angelia versus Politics
3. Casselman versus CaTigeReptile
4. Ninja_Mime versus Hokey
5. MINION versus Pink_Ranger
6. Scott-Howell versus Shizuma
7. Murdoink versus JRF
8. foahchon versus ScottK
9. TonyTheTiger versus xtactics
10. Leroy versus Swisher
11. rxvt versus STEROLIZER
12. ShingoEX versus Dolce
13. Tyrant-Cenobite versus Ken
14. Menas versus Ghostdragon
15. GreenLantern versus Vultyrex
16. Mandijadeee versus Piccolo
17. Chromatose versus MinnyBean
18. Khan versus kororaa
19. nif versus Stealth-Ninja
20. Bofh versus Chewwi
21. Mark versus Baraka_MK
22. Chiefin versus Onryo
23. SmokeRulz versus CCShadow
24. Buster versus The_Purple_Bunny
25. Kairyu versus m0s
26. Artanix versus NovaStarr
27. Celeste versus Jerrod
28. SubMan799 versus ZachAngel
29. ThirtyThr33 versus GuiltyByDesign
30. Liam versus Porygonix
31. Jammer2Omega versus Shadaloo
32. NightHawk versus DECEPTION
The league's most seasoned, upper level competitors will be put on the sidelines this time, offering a stellar opportunity to the next phase of Great Arena competition! With Supercard 10: Tower of Power II right around the corner, this all important sixty-four fighter bracket will be the perfect launching pad for the next phase, sure to guarantee the winner a promising spot in the unofficial contender ranks and the Tower's Championship hunting ladder!
The sixty-four fighter bracket was determined by completely random draw, offering maximum equal chance in a field with no seeded favourites! That fact will present itself boldly in the fourth fight of Round One when reigning Duo Division Champions, Hokey and Ninja_Mime meet for the first time in a battle that will surely decide one of the top contenders to take it out!
1. unixpunk versus ThePredator151
2. Angelia versus Politics
3. Casselman versus CaTigeReptile
4. Ninja_Mime versus Hokey
5. MINION versus Pink_Ranger
6. Scott-Howell versus Shizuma
7. Murdoink versus JRF
8. foahchon versus ScottK
9. TonyTheTiger versus xtactics
10. Leroy versus Swisher
11. rxvt versus STEROLIZER
12. ShingoEX versus Dolce
13. Tyrant-Cenobite versus Ken
14. Menas versus Ghostdragon
15. GreenLantern versus Vultyrex
16. Mandijadeee versus Piccolo
17. Chromatose versus MinnyBean
18. Khan versus kororaa
19. nif versus Stealth-Ninja
20. Bofh versus Chewwi
21. Mark versus Baraka_MK
22. Chiefin versus Onryo
23. SmokeRulz versus CCShadow
24. Buster versus The_Purple_Bunny
25. Kairyu versus m0s
26. Artanix versus NovaStarr
27. Celeste versus Jerrod
28. SubMan799 versus ZachAngel
29. ThirtyThr33 versus GuiltyByDesign
30. Liam versus Porygonix
31. Jammer2Omega versus Shadaloo
32. NightHawk versus DECEPTION
Monday, July 18, 2011
Supercard 9: Royal Roulette!
July 17, 2011 -- Every battle is its own gamble! On any given day, a warrior can succumb to the inevitable, for no man lives forever! In recent months, contenders have risen and fallen, but one man has stood steadfast, determined to challenge immortality like never before.
Cr0w is the Undisputed Champion -- a fighter who has relinquished his hold on The Great Arena itself, turning his powers toward the pages of history. Never before has there been a Champion who has defended the title four times, reigning over three entire months! Never before has there been a Champion who bested all who challenged him, possessing the grandest prize of them all for a cumulative one hundred days! If Cr0w proves victorious once again, he will be the first one to defy these impossible expectations, and hit the jackpot on one very big gamble!
ElJobber is one of thirteen fighters who will roll the dice for a shot at glory this day. One of the most enduring and respected figures in The Great Arena, he holds a long forgotten victory over this Champion! He may have failed in his only previous attempt at the Undisputed Championship, at Supercard 4, but has tackled every demon head-on and defeated them accordingly. ElJobber is not immortal, but if his gambit pays off, he will join Cr0w in history.
Twelve competitors will be waiting to take ElJobber or Cr0w's place! Genku, Mimik, Shoe, Toryn, m0s, Hokey, Ninja_Mime, Ghostdragon, Pink_Ranger, CaTigeReptile, Chiefin and a final unknown competitor will spin the wheel in a Battle Royal that will name a number one contender.
Like flickering black and red squares -- champion, challenger, and contender blur together as the wheel of fate spins ever faster. Who will continue to reap the rewards of their gamble of life and death? Who will emerge victorious in this game of Royal Roulette?
12. Cr0w (c) d. ElJobber in a Championship defense!
As one of the few to hold a victory over Cr0w, the challenger may have had a slight psychological edge from their 1-1 history. Despite owning that win from Supercard 3, ElJobber still faced the daunting claim of a fourteen-match winning streak that has propelled Cr0w into the record books as the longest reigning Undisputed Champion -- eighty-one days and counting from three defenses! Whether he knew it or not, ElJobber was also accused of an act most unsavory by Tyrant-Cenobite -- a claim that would threaten to taint any success at Supercard 9!
ElJobber's ability to rise to the challenge of the top tier has earned him the status of 'conscience' to The Great Arena, versus Ratt's tried and true 'heart'. Certainly, he was able to threaten accountability to a Champion who has remained confident as the platinum standard of competition! Never the less, that platinum standard would remain undisturbed, ElJobber suffering the same fate as Ratt in a high level challenge that saw Cr0w remain truly Undisputed as Champion!
Cr0w adds an incredible fourth defense to his run as Undisputed Champion, but now faces perhaps the biggest challenge of his reign! Genku will have two opportunities to snatch the title as Supercard 10: Tower of Power II is announced for July 31! The event will grant the unofficial top ten rankins equal opportunity to battle to the top of the ladder, where Cr0w will wait to defend the title to the best! Then, August 14, Genku gets a one-on-one shot against the Champ at Supercard 11: All-Star Summer Showdown! A massive Championship schedule for a Champion whose reign is equally big!
11. Genku (#10) d. Mimik (#8) to win Battle Royal!
With a guaranteed one-on-one shot at the Undisputed Championship in August -- twelve of The Great Arena's brightest entered the contender scramble with plenty to fight for! Extra-Arena activity meant it was a very satisfying elimination when Toryn sent Shoe packing just ten seconds after Shoe's entrance! The abrupt beginning had everyone in the Arena talking as Toryn enjoyed eighty seconds of preparation time -- but the significance of Shoe's early exit would not be felt until much later in the rumble!
Chiefin (#2) did well to endure against Toryn's best blows, but proved his freak fighting ability has its limits, the second out of the match as Pink_Ranger (#3) made her entrance. The Duo Division would feature heavily as Ninja_Mime (#5) and Hokey (#6) entered the fray early, even indulging in a little inter-champion tustle of their own with a shot at the Undisputed Championship too tantalizing to deny! It was a long fourteen minutes before a third man would exit, m0s unlucky against Ghostdragon (#6)!
Nine fighters duked it out for the right to be #1 contender when the unannounced twelfth man made an appropriately dramatic entrance as #12! Back from the afterlife for a second time, The_Purple_Bunny would have to wait for payback against the man who killed him (Shoe), taking his chance at a Championship match as a welcome consolation!
The_Purple_Bunny survived a dense, competitive field to meet the final four of enduring #2 Toryn, and hot favourites, Genku (#10) and Mimik (#8)! Toryn was the first man to faulter, Genku's second elimination from the event! The_Purple_Bunny would be tenth out, claimed by a powerful Mimik who enjoyed a total four eliminations! It truly seemed as if the momentum was with Mimik, but Genku was able to battle his way into a commanding position, absorbing Mimik's final blows to become the official #1 contender for August!
10. SubMan799 & Casselman d. Scott-Howell & Murdoink
They may be considered the first true "Duo" of The Great Arena, but the lustre of "Sugar" Scott-Howell & Murdoink's team efforts has begun to wear off in recent months. A shock First Round exit from Tournament 6 has seemingly exposed weaknesses in Howell & Murdoink's power plan: a fact ready to be capitalized upon by a team who has been chasing them for a long time now -- SubMan799 & Casselman!
The tide seemed destined to continue turning as SubMan799 & Casselman put the screws to their long awaited rivals. Despite being a well contested encounter, the battle seems sure to propel the winners toward the Duo Division Championships, while Scott-Howell & Murdoink face new scrutiny and tensions as their win/loss record begins to flatten.
9. STEROLIZER d. Ratt in a shocking close fought result!
Despite wearing a +11 impact at Supercard 8; STEROLIZER has been quick to claim the challenging ranks simply aren't up to snuff as would-be Undisputed Champions! Scoffing Ratt's loss to record setting reigning champion, Cr0w, at SC8, the biggest ego of The Great Arena remains convinced it should be him who is at the top of the fighting table!
By all rights, the challenge should have been a day at the office for Ratt, but even the very best have their off days! It was to the shock and awe of all watching that STEROLIZER stumbled his way into the biggest win of his usually unsuccessful career, capitalizing on a woeful performance by an over confident and ailed Ratt! STEROLIZER's third career win is sure to only fuel his delusions of grandeur, but on record, will always show that he cleanly beat the former Undisputed Champion in a narrow fought win! Shocking!
8. Jammer2Omega d. Ken in a close result!
Fast asserting himself as the face of the "Next Phase" of top challengers; Jammer2Omega had plenty to fight for, but very little pressure riding on his performance against seasoned veteran of The Great Arena, Ken! Ken delivered a convincing Pre-Show 9 victory against DECEPTION, but has shouldered the weight of several losses in recent months, including defeats at the hands of relative newcomer and "Next Phase" fighting prodigy, Chiefin!
J2O experienced the opposite to Ken in his dust-up with Toryn at Pre-Show 9, but still performed like a pro under Supercard conditions! Ken could not be counted out from the scrap that saw the pair meet in high level close quarters combat, but Jammer2Omega had a little extra in his percentages to bring to the battle. It was a fantastic close fought match, but alas, Ken once again walks into the sunset with mixed fortunes. Jammer2Omega, on the other hand, has bright horizons as he continues his "Next Phase" quest to usher in a new era in the fighting ranks!
7. DeathScepter & DaMo d. DECEPTION & Onryo in a comprehensive duo win.
Representing the upper echelon of Duo Division competition, DeathScepter & DaMo have been the rising upstarts, capping off their impressive performances with a Semi Final berth in the Championship crowning Tournament 6! Despite an impressive win/loss history, DECEPTION & Onryo were one of the early exits, and keen to reassert themselves against their slightly less accomplished, but bouyant competition!
The down-on-their-luck duo of DECEPTION & Onryo would have to delay designs to take the Championships, comprehensively done away with by the bizarre and unpredictable duo of DeathScepter & DaMo! Despite falling short during Tournament 6 against eventual winners (and short-lived champions), Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon -- DeathScepter & DaMo must be considered legitimate contenders for a shot at the gold!
6. Kairyu d. Shizuma in a close fought battle.
Shizuma fared considerably better than Kairyu in the all-woman Supercard 7 Battle Royal just two months ago. Despite this, it was an evenly matched pair to face-off in this intriguing encounter. Both possessing a certain mystique that has made them near cult figures in The Great Arena, they fought well with no clear outcome guaranteed. It was, however, to be Kairyu who battled out of the close encounter to gain a valuable victory!
5. TonyTheTiger d. Tyrant-Cenobite in +8 decimation!
It was back in April that Tyrant-Cenobite suffered a surprising attack that took him out of contention for the Supercard 4: Ultimate Grand Prix Battle Royal! He claims he knows who did it, and has even teased that one of the respectable heroes of The Great Arena is actually harboring the assault as a dark secret -- but refuses to reveal who! Keen to get long overdue answers, TonyTheTiger enters The Great Arena with a simple interrogation plan -- fight to get to the truth!
A staggering +8 achieved the desired result as TonyTheTiger unleashed an utter decimation on his opponent! Considerably worse for wear, Tyrant-Cenobite dropped a bombshell ahead of the main event, revealing ElJobber as the man responsible for the unprompted attack at Supercard 4! What implications lie ahead remain to be seen as ElJobber contends the Undisputed Championship in the same night he is finally exposed!
4. Dolce d. NovaStarr in a near draw grudge bout!
Unsuccessful in a Supercard 8 tandem effort to gain a grudge win over Dolce -- NovaStarr returned to The Great Arena with hopes of exacting a solo win over her rival. The bitter encounter between the two sparked off at Supercard 7 where the ladies of the Arena clashed in an all-out Battle Royal!
In a shockingly close battle, the pair fought to a near stand-still! By every right imaginable the bout should have been called a draw, if not for the grit and deterimation under fire shown by Dolce! Living to fight another day, it seems unlikely kororaa can possibly let this battle go unreprised, a fiery competitor with so much to prove, and a margin that simply doesn't eliminate her from the equation! Another classic blockbuster for the ages!
3. Artanix & foahchon d. Jerrod & MINION
It seemed as if unpredictability would give Jerrod & MINION the edge against their more experienced opponents, Artanix & foahchon. Alas; everything went according to plan for the more seasoned combination, a Duo who have both experienced the edge of oblivion, only to return as one of the darling combos of the burgeoning Duo Division! It was a surprisingly confident Artanix & foahchon who put away their foes, earning a much needed victory in their marathon chase of the Championships!
2. Liam & nif d. Mark & Leroy in a narrow result!
Two of the newest entrants into the booming Duo Division -- the combinations of Liam & nif and Mark & Leroy proposed a far more evenly matched contest than the trial by fire contests they've been inducted through! Indeed, it was a close fought encounter, anyone's to win, right down to the line! In the end, it was Liam & nif who emerged victorious, turning the success tables on their T6 First Round winning counterparts! A great battle!
1. Porygonix d. kororaa in a comprehensive +5 win!
Kron and DigbyRigby had originally been scheduled to meet for the first time at Supercard 9, but events outside The Great Arena brought their fighting lives to a surprising pause during the week. Replacing them would be Porygonix and kororaa -- partners in combat hoping to honor and pay tribute to their fallen allies.
Did it reflect the outcome of the schedule event? We may never know. Porygonix unleashed an attack far more modest than is known of Kron's usual, but was enough to secure a comprehensive win over DigbyRigby's short-lived Duo Division partner, kororaa. Circumstances may have seen one of The Great Arena's most prominent figures fade into the afterlife, but in his place arises Porygonix once again -- a combatant who once showed great promise, again a potential proponent of the next phase!
Cr0w continues to meet every challenge he's confronted with as he charges toward a reign as Undisputed Champion that may never be challenged! ElJobber is far from disgraced in defeat even if Tyrant-Cenobite has other ideas, but must tumble down the unofficial ranks as Genku emerges the new official #1 contender! Championships shape the upper tier more than ever as Hokey & Ninja_Mime emerged from Tournament 6 and Pre-Show 9 with accolades to spare, a partnership fit for two tickets to the top as Duo Division Champions!
Victory in T6 keeps Pink_Ranger in the top stakes, while Ghostdragon loiters just outside the count, lacking the solo success to repel a convincing case made by DeathScepter (and DaMo). The_Purple_Bunny returns from the afterlife looking refreshed, but not nearly as much so as fellow deadite, Mimik, who made his revenge pact a platform for top two status!
DaMo, Jammer2Omega, Ken, DECEPTION and Onryo all cry out for honorable mentions as they clamor just outside the top ten! Opportunities will be abound as various members of The Next Phase get an opportunity to improve their position in an exciting sixty-four person tournament! Tournament 7 will be sure to send a ripple through the unofficial stack before competition is solidifed July 31st in the return of the Tower of Power (last seen deciding a new champion at Supercard 5)!
The Great Arena is heating up as July packs in a whole lot of competition before August blows the top off of the Summer! Sixty-four fighters will line up in single elimination brackets for Tournament 7: The Next Phase -- a bracket that will guarantee a first-time winner from a field of some of the uncrowned brightest of competition! Then, at tournament's conclusion, Pre-Show 10: Tower II Qualification will reshape the unofficial top ten and pit remaining competitors against each other for six available challenger slots!
Pre-Show 10 is July 24 ahead of the return of one of the most compelling Championship situations The Great Arena has ever seen! July 31 will see seven challengers and ten contenders battle it out for the chance to be Undisputed Champion at Supercard 10: Tower of Power II! Cr0w waits at the top of the unofficial ranks as they fend off the Challenger 7, before eliminating each other in a climb for the gold! All this and more -- stay tuned!
Cr0w is the Undisputed Champion -- a fighter who has relinquished his hold on The Great Arena itself, turning his powers toward the pages of history. Never before has there been a Champion who has defended the title four times, reigning over three entire months! Never before has there been a Champion who bested all who challenged him, possessing the grandest prize of them all for a cumulative one hundred days! If Cr0w proves victorious once again, he will be the first one to defy these impossible expectations, and hit the jackpot on one very big gamble!
ElJobber is one of thirteen fighters who will roll the dice for a shot at glory this day. One of the most enduring and respected figures in The Great Arena, he holds a long forgotten victory over this Champion! He may have failed in his only previous attempt at the Undisputed Championship, at Supercard 4, but has tackled every demon head-on and defeated them accordingly. ElJobber is not immortal, but if his gambit pays off, he will join Cr0w in history.
Twelve competitors will be waiting to take ElJobber or Cr0w's place! Genku, Mimik, Shoe, Toryn, m0s, Hokey, Ninja_Mime, Ghostdragon, Pink_Ranger, CaTigeReptile, Chiefin and a final unknown competitor will spin the wheel in a Battle Royal that will name a number one contender.
Like flickering black and red squares -- champion, challenger, and contender blur together as the wheel of fate spins ever faster. Who will continue to reap the rewards of their gamble of life and death? Who will emerge victorious in this game of Royal Roulette?
12. Cr0w (c) d. ElJobber in a Championship defense!
As one of the few to hold a victory over Cr0w, the challenger may have had a slight psychological edge from their 1-1 history. Despite owning that win from Supercard 3, ElJobber still faced the daunting claim of a fourteen-match winning streak that has propelled Cr0w into the record books as the longest reigning Undisputed Champion -- eighty-one days and counting from three defenses! Whether he knew it or not, ElJobber was also accused of an act most unsavory by Tyrant-Cenobite -- a claim that would threaten to taint any success at Supercard 9!
ElJobber's ability to rise to the challenge of the top tier has earned him the status of 'conscience' to The Great Arena, versus Ratt's tried and true 'heart'. Certainly, he was able to threaten accountability to a Champion who has remained confident as the platinum standard of competition! Never the less, that platinum standard would remain undisturbed, ElJobber suffering the same fate as Ratt in a high level challenge that saw Cr0w remain truly Undisputed as Champion!
Cr0w adds an incredible fourth defense to his run as Undisputed Champion, but now faces perhaps the biggest challenge of his reign! Genku will have two opportunities to snatch the title as Supercard 10: Tower of Power II is announced for July 31! The event will grant the unofficial top ten rankins equal opportunity to battle to the top of the ladder, where Cr0w will wait to defend the title to the best! Then, August 14, Genku gets a one-on-one shot against the Champ at Supercard 11: All-Star Summer Showdown! A massive Championship schedule for a Champion whose reign is equally big!
11. Genku (#10) d. Mimik (#8) to win Battle Royal!
With a guaranteed one-on-one shot at the Undisputed Championship in August -- twelve of The Great Arena's brightest entered the contender scramble with plenty to fight for! Extra-Arena activity meant it was a very satisfying elimination when Toryn sent Shoe packing just ten seconds after Shoe's entrance! The abrupt beginning had everyone in the Arena talking as Toryn enjoyed eighty seconds of preparation time -- but the significance of Shoe's early exit would not be felt until much later in the rumble!
Chiefin (#2) did well to endure against Toryn's best blows, but proved his freak fighting ability has its limits, the second out of the match as Pink_Ranger (#3) made her entrance. The Duo Division would feature heavily as Ninja_Mime (#5) and Hokey (#6) entered the fray early, even indulging in a little inter-champion tustle of their own with a shot at the Undisputed Championship too tantalizing to deny! It was a long fourteen minutes before a third man would exit, m0s unlucky against Ghostdragon (#6)!
Nine fighters duked it out for the right to be #1 contender when the unannounced twelfth man made an appropriately dramatic entrance as #12! Back from the afterlife for a second time, The_Purple_Bunny would have to wait for payback against the man who killed him (Shoe), taking his chance at a Championship match as a welcome consolation!
The_Purple_Bunny survived a dense, competitive field to meet the final four of enduring #2 Toryn, and hot favourites, Genku (#10) and Mimik (#8)! Toryn was the first man to faulter, Genku's second elimination from the event! The_Purple_Bunny would be tenth out, claimed by a powerful Mimik who enjoyed a total four eliminations! It truly seemed as if the momentum was with Mimik, but Genku was able to battle his way into a commanding position, absorbing Mimik's final blows to become the official #1 contender for August!
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Elim. #1 #9 #2 #5 #3 #7 #8 #11 #6 -- #4 #10 |
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10. SubMan799 & Casselman d. Scott-Howell & Murdoink
They may be considered the first true "Duo" of The Great Arena, but the lustre of "Sugar" Scott-Howell & Murdoink's team efforts has begun to wear off in recent months. A shock First Round exit from Tournament 6 has seemingly exposed weaknesses in Howell & Murdoink's power plan: a fact ready to be capitalized upon by a team who has been chasing them for a long time now -- SubMan799 & Casselman!
The tide seemed destined to continue turning as SubMan799 & Casselman put the screws to their long awaited rivals. Despite being a well contested encounter, the battle seems sure to propel the winners toward the Duo Division Championships, while Scott-Howell & Murdoink face new scrutiny and tensions as their win/loss record begins to flatten.
9. STEROLIZER d. Ratt in a shocking close fought result!
Despite wearing a +11 impact at Supercard 8; STEROLIZER has been quick to claim the challenging ranks simply aren't up to snuff as would-be Undisputed Champions! Scoffing Ratt's loss to record setting reigning champion, Cr0w, at SC8, the biggest ego of The Great Arena remains convinced it should be him who is at the top of the fighting table!
By all rights, the challenge should have been a day at the office for Ratt, but even the very best have their off days! It was to the shock and awe of all watching that STEROLIZER stumbled his way into the biggest win of his usually unsuccessful career, capitalizing on a woeful performance by an over confident and ailed Ratt! STEROLIZER's third career win is sure to only fuel his delusions of grandeur, but on record, will always show that he cleanly beat the former Undisputed Champion in a narrow fought win! Shocking!
8. Jammer2Omega d. Ken in a close result!
Fast asserting himself as the face of the "Next Phase" of top challengers; Jammer2Omega had plenty to fight for, but very little pressure riding on his performance against seasoned veteran of The Great Arena, Ken! Ken delivered a convincing Pre-Show 9 victory against DECEPTION, but has shouldered the weight of several losses in recent months, including defeats at the hands of relative newcomer and "Next Phase" fighting prodigy, Chiefin!
J2O experienced the opposite to Ken in his dust-up with Toryn at Pre-Show 9, but still performed like a pro under Supercard conditions! Ken could not be counted out from the scrap that saw the pair meet in high level close quarters combat, but Jammer2Omega had a little extra in his percentages to bring to the battle. It was a fantastic close fought match, but alas, Ken once again walks into the sunset with mixed fortunes. Jammer2Omega, on the other hand, has bright horizons as he continues his "Next Phase" quest to usher in a new era in the fighting ranks!
7. DeathScepter & DaMo d. DECEPTION & Onryo in a comprehensive duo win.
Representing the upper echelon of Duo Division competition, DeathScepter & DaMo have been the rising upstarts, capping off their impressive performances with a Semi Final berth in the Championship crowning Tournament 6! Despite an impressive win/loss history, DECEPTION & Onryo were one of the early exits, and keen to reassert themselves against their slightly less accomplished, but bouyant competition!
The down-on-their-luck duo of DECEPTION & Onryo would have to delay designs to take the Championships, comprehensively done away with by the bizarre and unpredictable duo of DeathScepter & DaMo! Despite falling short during Tournament 6 against eventual winners (and short-lived champions), Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon -- DeathScepter & DaMo must be considered legitimate contenders for a shot at the gold!
6. Kairyu d. Shizuma in a close fought battle.
Shizuma fared considerably better than Kairyu in the all-woman Supercard 7 Battle Royal just two months ago. Despite this, it was an evenly matched pair to face-off in this intriguing encounter. Both possessing a certain mystique that has made them near cult figures in The Great Arena, they fought well with no clear outcome guaranteed. It was, however, to be Kairyu who battled out of the close encounter to gain a valuable victory!
5. TonyTheTiger d. Tyrant-Cenobite in +8 decimation!
It was back in April that Tyrant-Cenobite suffered a surprising attack that took him out of contention for the Supercard 4: Ultimate Grand Prix Battle Royal! He claims he knows who did it, and has even teased that one of the respectable heroes of The Great Arena is actually harboring the assault as a dark secret -- but refuses to reveal who! Keen to get long overdue answers, TonyTheTiger enters The Great Arena with a simple interrogation plan -- fight to get to the truth!
A staggering +8 achieved the desired result as TonyTheTiger unleashed an utter decimation on his opponent! Considerably worse for wear, Tyrant-Cenobite dropped a bombshell ahead of the main event, revealing ElJobber as the man responsible for the unprompted attack at Supercard 4! What implications lie ahead remain to be seen as ElJobber contends the Undisputed Championship in the same night he is finally exposed!
4. Dolce d. NovaStarr in a near draw grudge bout!
Unsuccessful in a Supercard 8 tandem effort to gain a grudge win over Dolce -- NovaStarr returned to The Great Arena with hopes of exacting a solo win over her rival. The bitter encounter between the two sparked off at Supercard 7 where the ladies of the Arena clashed in an all-out Battle Royal!
In a shockingly close battle, the pair fought to a near stand-still! By every right imaginable the bout should have been called a draw, if not for the grit and deterimation under fire shown by Dolce! Living to fight another day, it seems unlikely kororaa can possibly let this battle go unreprised, a fiery competitor with so much to prove, and a margin that simply doesn't eliminate her from the equation! Another classic blockbuster for the ages!
3. Artanix & foahchon d. Jerrod & MINION
It seemed as if unpredictability would give Jerrod & MINION the edge against their more experienced opponents, Artanix & foahchon. Alas; everything went according to plan for the more seasoned combination, a Duo who have both experienced the edge of oblivion, only to return as one of the darling combos of the burgeoning Duo Division! It was a surprisingly confident Artanix & foahchon who put away their foes, earning a much needed victory in their marathon chase of the Championships!
2. Liam & nif d. Mark & Leroy in a narrow result!
Two of the newest entrants into the booming Duo Division -- the combinations of Liam & nif and Mark & Leroy proposed a far more evenly matched contest than the trial by fire contests they've been inducted through! Indeed, it was a close fought encounter, anyone's to win, right down to the line! In the end, it was Liam & nif who emerged victorious, turning the success tables on their T6 First Round winning counterparts! A great battle!
1. Porygonix d. kororaa in a comprehensive +5 win!
Kron and DigbyRigby had originally been scheduled to meet for the first time at Supercard 9, but events outside The Great Arena brought their fighting lives to a surprising pause during the week. Replacing them would be Porygonix and kororaa -- partners in combat hoping to honor and pay tribute to their fallen allies.
Did it reflect the outcome of the schedule event? We may never know. Porygonix unleashed an attack far more modest than is known of Kron's usual, but was enough to secure a comprehensive win over DigbyRigby's short-lived Duo Division partner, kororaa. Circumstances may have seen one of The Great Arena's most prominent figures fade into the afterlife, but in his place arises Porygonix once again -- a combatant who once showed great promise, again a potential proponent of the next phase!
Cr0w continues to meet every challenge he's confronted with as he charges toward a reign as Undisputed Champion that may never be challenged! ElJobber is far from disgraced in defeat even if Tyrant-Cenobite has other ideas, but must tumble down the unofficial ranks as Genku emerges the new official #1 contender! Championships shape the upper tier more than ever as Hokey & Ninja_Mime emerged from Tournament 6 and Pre-Show 9 with accolades to spare, a partnership fit for two tickets to the top as Duo Division Champions!
Victory in T6 keeps Pink_Ranger in the top stakes, while Ghostdragon loiters just outside the count, lacking the solo success to repel a convincing case made by DeathScepter (and DaMo). The_Purple_Bunny returns from the afterlife looking refreshed, but not nearly as much so as fellow deadite, Mimik, who made his revenge pact a platform for top two status!
DaMo, Jammer2Omega, Ken, DECEPTION and Onryo all cry out for honorable mentions as they clamor just outside the top ten! Opportunities will be abound as various members of The Next Phase get an opportunity to improve their position in an exciting sixty-four person tournament! Tournament 7 will be sure to send a ripple through the unofficial stack before competition is solidifed July 31st in the return of the Tower of Power (last seen deciding a new champion at Supercard 5)!
Champion: Cr0w
#1 Genku
#2 Mimik
#3 Hokey
#4 Ninja_Mime
#5 ElJobber
#6 Ratt
#7 Pink_Ranger
#8 Toryn
#9 The_Purple_Bunny
#10 DeathScepter
The Great Arena is heating up as July packs in a whole lot of competition before August blows the top off of the Summer! Sixty-four fighters will line up in single elimination brackets for Tournament 7: The Next Phase -- a bracket that will guarantee a first-time winner from a field of some of the uncrowned brightest of competition! Then, at tournament's conclusion, Pre-Show 10: Tower II Qualification will reshape the unofficial top ten and pit remaining competitors against each other for six available challenger slots!
Pre-Show 10 is July 24 ahead of the return of one of the most compelling Championship situations The Great Arena has ever seen! July 31 will see seven challengers and ten contenders battle it out for the chance to be Undisputed Champion at Supercard 10: Tower of Power II! Cr0w waits at the top of the unofficial ranks as they fend off the Challenger 7, before eliminating each other in a climb for the gold! All this and more -- stay tuned!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Pre-Show 9: Destination Duo!
July 10, 2011 -- Forged in the fires of competition, a true champion must be ready to defend themselves at every turn. Surrounded by enemies of a personal creation, there can be no discrimination against rules or challengers! The only law of the champion is the will to win! As long as there is a title to be held, the perpetual cycle will be endured.
It began with the March inception of team competition at Supercard 3 and culminated just one week ago, July 3rd, with sixteen teams and one shot at history in Tournament 6: The Duo Championships!
Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon defied status and expectation to rise to the occasion of becoming the first ever Duo Division Champions! Now, a mere week after their crowning achievement, they are forced to defend themselves against the very combination they defeated -- the favourites, Hokey & Ninja_Mime! For either team, this will be but the first of an infinite sprawl of challenges as a new phase is initiated into The Great Arena and the many envious teams plot their course to a Destination Duo!
12. Hokey & Ninja_Mime d. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon (c)
They had seemed overwhelming favourites to win Tournament 6 and go undefeated for an eighth time as they claimed the first Duo Division Championships, but when the titles were finally claimed, it was not Hokey & Ninja_Mime with their names in the history books! Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon had been considered a duo ready for separation -- particularly with Pink_Ranger courting newfound singles success against the likes of CaTigeReptile (Supercard 8)! Instead, they lived up to the combined assumption of their potential, immortalized as the first-ever tandem Champions!
With all four competitors booked to appear in the twelve-person contender Battle Royal at Supercard 9 -- the demand of Championship defense could only fall one week after the Champions were decided. In the eyes of some, the match-up would provide Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon the opportunity to prove their success was more than a fluke, but for others, this was a harsh decision, designed to render the previous unexpected result moot.
The latter suspicions were certainly relevant to the result, a confident performance by Hokey & Ninja_Mime creating new Duo Division Champions. Fortunately, Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon registered an impressive performance, fighting for their right to retain at the highest possible standard. In many ways, the match was a reversal of the T6 Championship match, once again of a calibre that confirms the legitimacy of the two teams and the prestige of the Championships!
While the foursome remain cordial, the abrupt changeover will have to add a special dimension of tension when they make up a third of the twelve contenders who will appear in the 12-Person Contender Battle Royal! With a shot at the Undisputed Championship hanging in the balance, rivalries are sure to be created as ever person fights for themselves! Loyalty may prove an inconvenient formality even for these, the new Duo Division Champions.
11. Ken d. DECEPTION in a comprehensive result.
Suffering what seemed to be a setback in his second loss to Chiefin (at Supercard 8); Ken was theoretically going back to basics with his one-on-one encounter with duo star, DECEPTION!
DECEPTION's return to solo competition was to be a fond affair and potential launching pad, but instead of a down-on-his-luck ranger, DECEPTION found himself facing off against something akin to the Ken of old! Despite being incredibly well matched on paper, DECEPTION dipped considerably in his performance, allowing a strong Ken to take a comprehensive victory! The win keeps Ken within the competitive periphery, but it'll take consistency to garner the top contender status he once regularly held. A Supercard 9 win against Jammer2Omega, who lost out to Toryn, will surely be a great follow-up!
10. Toryn d. Jammer2Omega in a solid win.
It was a relatively straight forward affair as representatives of two tiers of competition butted heads with an expected result. Jammer2Omega has been blazing a trail as one of the next generation competitors heading for the top of the ranks, but was comfortably taken care of by a former-Champion, Toryn.
Most vividly defined by controversies early to his career; Toryn has again courted the antagonism of The Great Arena with an enthusiastic return to the extra-Arena fight scene. Having staged many unofficial battles in training, Toryn has skirted the line between fairplay and exploitation -- a tactic that may help him when he enters the Supercard 9 Contender Battle Royal, but will win him no new fans! Jammer2Omega, on the other hand, will take another shot at pulling a win for the new guard when he meets Ken in a more evenly matched clash!
9. SubMan799 & Casselman d. Bofh & Dolce comprehensively.
One of the unlucky First Round eliminations from Tournament 6; SubMan799 & Casselman had plenty to prove as the Duo Division Championships were contested above them, at the top of the card! Bofh & Dolce may have fared better with their Second Round berth in the Championship tournament, but looked more like lambs to the highly motivated slaughter of their keen opponents!
Fortunately for Dolce & Bofh, it was a relatively modest +2 rated impact in a SubMan799 & Casselman victory that could only be described as comprehensive. The confident result sets SubMan799 & Casselman up for their long awaited Supercard 9 clash with the fondly regarded 'first' team, Scott-Howell & Murdoink. The bout seems certain to shape the near future of contention stakes for the Duo Division!
8. JRF d. SlumDunk in a near draw!
In a twist of irony, two of the least successful fighters in The Great Arena found themselves entering Pre-Show 9 for a marquee encounter! The "Battle for the Bottom" would pit the two lowest ranked fighters in the League Rankings, JRF (#141) and SlumDunk (#140), in an unlikely banner bout to guarantee one man his first victory, whilst condemning the other to remain at the bottom of the ranks!
The hand of fate, cruel as it is, very nearly condemned the two to a hideously ironic mutual destruction. Fighting for pride and placement, both men gave it everything they have, resulting in a near stalemate! With absolutely nothing separating them, it was JRF who stole victory from the clutches of The Great Arena's first ever draw, exhausting himself to get the win! Taking his sixth defeat under controversial conditions, SlumDunk now dips to ranking #141, while JRF follows in the famed footsteps of STEROLIZER with an overdue win.
7. NightHawk d. Piccolo & GreenLantern in an exceptionally close fought, three-way blockbuster battle!
The three-way format has only existed since May, when it was introduced by Cr0w as part of Supercard 7. Even so, this match will surely endure the test of time as one of the greatest matches of its type!
Relative newcomer, Piccolo, appeared to be in the driver's seat early on, leaving NightHawk and GreenLantern to lock up in a close fought struggle. Resuming the three-way threat, these incredibly close matched warriors continued the fray, with NightHawk muscling his way into a comeback that saw him overcome both of his opponents. While NightHawk undeniably fought to win the match, his valiant efforts do nothing to overshadow the incredible determination and tenacity of Piccolo and GreenLantern! Truly, no battle in The Great Arena has ever been so dramatic in its plot, or closely contested by its fighters! A feather in the cap of all three!
6. ZachAngel & Angelia d. NovaStarr & Poasty in a close battle!
Suffering back-to-back losses at Supercard 8 and Tournament 6; NovaStarr & Poasty were looking for much needed success at Pre-Show 9. Alas; the fighting faithful combination of ZachAngel & Angelia were the better performed pairing on the night, overcoming their opponents in another Destination Duo close fought encounter! Well matched at the outset, the battle highlights the intensifying competition surrounding the Duo Division, capped by the Championships being defended in the night's main event. Both teams will no doubt take away valuable experience from the match, but it will be ZachAngel & Angelia who take the all important step toward the top of the ranks!
NovaStarr returns to The Great Arena July 17 for Supercard 9, ditching her partner (Poasty) to take a second stab at a grudge match against fellow fighting femme, Dolce!
5. SmokeRulz d. Zedox & foster177
By its very nature, the three-way format invites an element of unpredictability, but strength and experience could not be denied in the first clear win of the night. SmokeRulz was cool under pressure, surviving the assault of an eclectic pair of competitors! Zedox proved instrumental in taking out the most long lived competitor, foster177, but would receive no favours from the most powerful of the trio. This confident win for SmokeRulz is his second under three-way conditions, having picked up a surprising win at the special event, The Rapture & The Madness!
4. plfx d. Mandijadeee in a close encounter!
Making only their second and third appearances respectively, it was to be another well earned victory for plfx against the evenly matched Mandijadeee! Having clashed with Simon and rxvt in the past, plfx is quietly establishing himself as a name to watch, while Mandijadeee walks away with the taste of defeat for a second time.
3. bfk d. CAMK in a close encounter!
The theme of close matched opponents continued as bfk added his name to the winner's list! Tournament experience could not provide CAMK with sufficient reply to bfk's energetic attack. Despite making his first appearance in the fight, there is some degree of buzz around bfk -- a fighter with great potential for success!
2. kibble d. EasterBunny in a narrow fought blockbuster!
If the calendar were slightly different, perhaps it would have been a different result! It was to a measure of surprise that kibble battled through an intensely matched assault from EasterBunny, finding the strength to pick up a narrow fought win!
1. nface d. MinnyBean in a close encounter!
It was to be a close fought but convincing debut for nface, who asserted himself over the similarly first-appearing MinnyBean! As one of the affectionately termed 'fighting faithful', MinnyBean will have something to work toward in the future, while nface launches ahead with the strongest possible start to his career!
Celebrations will be shortlived for the new Duo Division Champions as they turn their eyes toward the possibility of individual glory! Hokey, Ninja_Mime, Pink_Ranger, and Ghostdragon will be joined by Mimik, Genku, Toryn, CaTigeReptile and more as twelve enter July 17's Battle Royal to determine a new number one contender to the Undisputed Championship! One will face the winner of a blockbuster clash as ElJobber attempts to break a 1-1 tie when he meets record-breaking reigning champion, Cr0w!
PLUS! The Duo Division continues to heat up as SubMan799 & Casselman finally catch up with Scott-Howell & Murdoink, and Ratt fends off the advances of an over enthusiastic STEROLIZER! All this and much, much more July 17 as The Great Arena plays host to Supercard 9: Royal Roulette!
It began with the March inception of team competition at Supercard 3 and culminated just one week ago, July 3rd, with sixteen teams and one shot at history in Tournament 6: The Duo Championships!
Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon defied status and expectation to rise to the occasion of becoming the first ever Duo Division Champions! Now, a mere week after their crowning achievement, they are forced to defend themselves against the very combination they defeated -- the favourites, Hokey & Ninja_Mime! For either team, this will be but the first of an infinite sprawl of challenges as a new phase is initiated into The Great Arena and the many envious teams plot their course to a Destination Duo!
12. Hokey & Ninja_Mime d. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon (c)
They had seemed overwhelming favourites to win Tournament 6 and go undefeated for an eighth time as they claimed the first Duo Division Championships, but when the titles were finally claimed, it was not Hokey & Ninja_Mime with their names in the history books! Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon had been considered a duo ready for separation -- particularly with Pink_Ranger courting newfound singles success against the likes of CaTigeReptile (Supercard 8)! Instead, they lived up to the combined assumption of their potential, immortalized as the first-ever tandem Champions!
With all four competitors booked to appear in the twelve-person contender Battle Royal at Supercard 9 -- the demand of Championship defense could only fall one week after the Champions were decided. In the eyes of some, the match-up would provide Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon the opportunity to prove their success was more than a fluke, but for others, this was a harsh decision, designed to render the previous unexpected result moot.
The latter suspicions were certainly relevant to the result, a confident performance by Hokey & Ninja_Mime creating new Duo Division Champions. Fortunately, Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon registered an impressive performance, fighting for their right to retain at the highest possible standard. In many ways, the match was a reversal of the T6 Championship match, once again of a calibre that confirms the legitimacy of the two teams and the prestige of the Championships!
While the foursome remain cordial, the abrupt changeover will have to add a special dimension of tension when they make up a third of the twelve contenders who will appear in the 12-Person Contender Battle Royal! With a shot at the Undisputed Championship hanging in the balance, rivalries are sure to be created as ever person fights for themselves! Loyalty may prove an inconvenient formality even for these, the new Duo Division Champions.
11. Ken d. DECEPTION in a comprehensive result.
Suffering what seemed to be a setback in his second loss to Chiefin (at Supercard 8); Ken was theoretically going back to basics with his one-on-one encounter with duo star, DECEPTION!
DECEPTION's return to solo competition was to be a fond affair and potential launching pad, but instead of a down-on-his-luck ranger, DECEPTION found himself facing off against something akin to the Ken of old! Despite being incredibly well matched on paper, DECEPTION dipped considerably in his performance, allowing a strong Ken to take a comprehensive victory! The win keeps Ken within the competitive periphery, but it'll take consistency to garner the top contender status he once regularly held. A Supercard 9 win against Jammer2Omega, who lost out to Toryn, will surely be a great follow-up!
10. Toryn d. Jammer2Omega in a solid win.
It was a relatively straight forward affair as representatives of two tiers of competition butted heads with an expected result. Jammer2Omega has been blazing a trail as one of the next generation competitors heading for the top of the ranks, but was comfortably taken care of by a former-Champion, Toryn.
Most vividly defined by controversies early to his career; Toryn has again courted the antagonism of The Great Arena with an enthusiastic return to the extra-Arena fight scene. Having staged many unofficial battles in training, Toryn has skirted the line between fairplay and exploitation -- a tactic that may help him when he enters the Supercard 9 Contender Battle Royal, but will win him no new fans! Jammer2Omega, on the other hand, will take another shot at pulling a win for the new guard when he meets Ken in a more evenly matched clash!
9. SubMan799 & Casselman d. Bofh & Dolce comprehensively.
One of the unlucky First Round eliminations from Tournament 6; SubMan799 & Casselman had plenty to prove as the Duo Division Championships were contested above them, at the top of the card! Bofh & Dolce may have fared better with their Second Round berth in the Championship tournament, but looked more like lambs to the highly motivated slaughter of their keen opponents!
Fortunately for Dolce & Bofh, it was a relatively modest +2 rated impact in a SubMan799 & Casselman victory that could only be described as comprehensive. The confident result sets SubMan799 & Casselman up for their long awaited Supercard 9 clash with the fondly regarded 'first' team, Scott-Howell & Murdoink. The bout seems certain to shape the near future of contention stakes for the Duo Division!
8. JRF d. SlumDunk in a near draw!
In a twist of irony, two of the least successful fighters in The Great Arena found themselves entering Pre-Show 9 for a marquee encounter! The "Battle for the Bottom" would pit the two lowest ranked fighters in the League Rankings, JRF (#141) and SlumDunk (#140), in an unlikely banner bout to guarantee one man his first victory, whilst condemning the other to remain at the bottom of the ranks!
The hand of fate, cruel as it is, very nearly condemned the two to a hideously ironic mutual destruction. Fighting for pride and placement, both men gave it everything they have, resulting in a near stalemate! With absolutely nothing separating them, it was JRF who stole victory from the clutches of The Great Arena's first ever draw, exhausting himself to get the win! Taking his sixth defeat under controversial conditions, SlumDunk now dips to ranking #141, while JRF follows in the famed footsteps of STEROLIZER with an overdue win.
7. NightHawk d. Piccolo & GreenLantern in an exceptionally close fought, three-way blockbuster battle!
The three-way format has only existed since May, when it was introduced by Cr0w as part of Supercard 7. Even so, this match will surely endure the test of time as one of the greatest matches of its type!
Relative newcomer, Piccolo, appeared to be in the driver's seat early on, leaving NightHawk and GreenLantern to lock up in a close fought struggle. Resuming the three-way threat, these incredibly close matched warriors continued the fray, with NightHawk muscling his way into a comeback that saw him overcome both of his opponents. While NightHawk undeniably fought to win the match, his valiant efforts do nothing to overshadow the incredible determination and tenacity of Piccolo and GreenLantern! Truly, no battle in The Great Arena has ever been so dramatic in its plot, or closely contested by its fighters! A feather in the cap of all three!
6. ZachAngel & Angelia d. NovaStarr & Poasty in a close battle!
Suffering back-to-back losses at Supercard 8 and Tournament 6; NovaStarr & Poasty were looking for much needed success at Pre-Show 9. Alas; the fighting faithful combination of ZachAngel & Angelia were the better performed pairing on the night, overcoming their opponents in another Destination Duo close fought encounter! Well matched at the outset, the battle highlights the intensifying competition surrounding the Duo Division, capped by the Championships being defended in the night's main event. Both teams will no doubt take away valuable experience from the match, but it will be ZachAngel & Angelia who take the all important step toward the top of the ranks!
NovaStarr returns to The Great Arena July 17 for Supercard 9, ditching her partner (Poasty) to take a second stab at a grudge match against fellow fighting femme, Dolce!
5. SmokeRulz d. Zedox & foster177
By its very nature, the three-way format invites an element of unpredictability, but strength and experience could not be denied in the first clear win of the night. SmokeRulz was cool under pressure, surviving the assault of an eclectic pair of competitors! Zedox proved instrumental in taking out the most long lived competitor, foster177, but would receive no favours from the most powerful of the trio. This confident win for SmokeRulz is his second under three-way conditions, having picked up a surprising win at the special event, The Rapture & The Madness!
4. plfx d. Mandijadeee in a close encounter!
Making only their second and third appearances respectively, it was to be another well earned victory for plfx against the evenly matched Mandijadeee! Having clashed with Simon and rxvt in the past, plfx is quietly establishing himself as a name to watch, while Mandijadeee walks away with the taste of defeat for a second time.
3. bfk d. CAMK in a close encounter!
The theme of close matched opponents continued as bfk added his name to the winner's list! Tournament experience could not provide CAMK with sufficient reply to bfk's energetic attack. Despite making his first appearance in the fight, there is some degree of buzz around bfk -- a fighter with great potential for success!
2. kibble d. EasterBunny in a narrow fought blockbuster!
If the calendar were slightly different, perhaps it would have been a different result! It was to a measure of surprise that kibble battled through an intensely matched assault from EasterBunny, finding the strength to pick up a narrow fought win!
1. nface d. MinnyBean in a close encounter!
It was to be a close fought but convincing debut for nface, who asserted himself over the similarly first-appearing MinnyBean! As one of the affectionately termed 'fighting faithful', MinnyBean will have something to work toward in the future, while nface launches ahead with the strongest possible start to his career!
Celebrations will be shortlived for the new Duo Division Champions as they turn their eyes toward the possibility of individual glory! Hokey, Ninja_Mime, Pink_Ranger, and Ghostdragon will be joined by Mimik, Genku, Toryn, CaTigeReptile and more as twelve enter July 17's Battle Royal to determine a new number one contender to the Undisputed Championship! One will face the winner of a blockbuster clash as ElJobber attempts to break a 1-1 tie when he meets record-breaking reigning champion, Cr0w!
PLUS! The Duo Division continues to heat up as SubMan799 & Casselman finally catch up with Scott-Howell & Murdoink, and Ratt fends off the advances of an over enthusiastic STEROLIZER! All this and much, much more July 17 as The Great Arena plays host to Supercard 9: Royal Roulette!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Schedule: Even Odds in The Great Arena in July!
July promises another explosive double dozen as we count down to Pre-Show 9: Destination Duo and Supercard 9: Royal Roulette! Tournament 6: The Duo Championships gives way to a brand new era of competition with brand new opportunities! The Duo Division Championships will be on the line just one week after they were decided, when Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon are forced to answer a Pre-Show 9 rematch against T6 finalists and Championship favourites, Hokey & Ninja_Mime!
Scott-Howell & Murdoink, SubMan799 & Casselman, DECEPTION & Onryo, DeathScepter & DaMo and more of the Duo Division combos will be plotting a revenge against the teams who bested them in the Tournament 6 eliminations! Duo battles will be featured throughout July in both the Pre-Show and Supercard formats!
Pre-Show 9: Destination Duo (July 10, 2011)
1. Hokey & Ninja_Mime versus Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon (c)
Just one week after the thrilling conclusion to Tournament 6 -- Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon must defend their Duo Division Championship in a rematch against the top ranked team they upset in the final, Hokey & Ninja_Mime! Owing their sole loss to the Champions, it's sure to be a hotly contested bout as PR & GD go to battle to prove they're more than a fluke!
2. DECEPTION versus Ken
Suffering another shock defeat to Chiefin at Supercard 8 -- Ken returns to battle with a lot to prove! Faded from the top contender stakes, he faces off against DECEPTION in an incredibly evenly matched bout! After a Second Round loss in the Tournament 6: Duo Championships, DECEPTION will provide a big test in his return to solo competition!
3. Jammer2Omega versus Toryn
Jammer2Omega is the guiding light for the next wave of top competitors in The Great Arena! In the eyes of many, Toryn represents the old guard, but with this former-champion recently stepping up his training regime once again, he will go toe-to-toe with a fighter who has made a name for himself for a rapid rise and ability to challenge the best! Will it be old or new who steps into the future in this big time battle?
4. SubMan799 & Casselman versus Bofh & Dolce
With the induction of specialist Championships at Tournament 6, the Duo Division has never been hotter! SubMan799 & Casselman will look to raise their stock and avenge a First Round exit when they meet Bofh & Dolce! The latter pair enjoyed an unlikely berth into the Second Round, but will they be as effervescent against another of The Great Arena's next wave of predicted champions?
5. JRF versus SlumDunk
In a special Battle of the Bottom -- JRF (#141) will meet SlumDunk (#140) in a bout that will propel one of these yet-to-win fighters skyward in the win/loss League Ranks! With a record of 0-5, they are arguably the two most unsuccessful fighters The Great Arena has currently witnessed, but just as STEROLIZER found his stairway to heaven, one of these two fighters will escape the bottom!
6. NightHawk versus GreenLantern versus Piccolo
In one of two special Pre-Show three-way bouts, an eclectic mix of fresh talent will enter The Great Arena with victory on their minds! NightHawk, GreenLantern and Piccolo are all relative newcomers, Piccolo only making his debut at Pre-Show 8! Never the less, they are three exceptionally evenly matched fighters sure to put on a show!
7. ZachAngel & Angelia versus NovaStarr & Poasty
Hot on the heels of Tournament 6, two more teams look to improve their stock in the scramble toward Duo Division Championship glory! ZachAngel & Angelia bombed out early in the tournament in a surprise defeat; NovaStarr & Poasty never really stood a chance. Relatively well matched, it'll be a chance for vital experience for these two teams!
8. SmokeRulz versus foster177 versus Zedox
In another special three-way bout, a trio of intriguing competitors meet with the mutual objective to gain a valuable win under the spotlight of The Great Arena! SmokeRulz, foster177 and Zedox represent a blend of the unrepresented and the fresh faced in the fighting ranks. There can be only one!
9. plfx versus Mandijadeee
plfx returns to Pre-Show competition to face-off against one of the elusive warriors of The Great Arena -- Mandijadeee! Little is known of this mysterious competitor, who has appeared only once previously in competition, downed in a First Round debut in Tournament 5! Will his fortunes turn around, or is another win in plfx' future?
10. bfk versus CAMK
All eyes will be on bfk as he makes his Great Arena debut in a match that is undeniably winnable! With few appearances in his past, CAMK will be looking just as hard for an in-road to establish his reputation in The Great Arena! Whose destiny will demand a win in this meeting of the meagre?
11. EasterBunny versus kibble
He's way out of season, but EasterBunny will have no regard for calendars when he makes his hopping return to The Great Arena with kibble in his sights! Will it be chow time for the EasterBunny, or is kibble due to make a meal of the fighting ranks?
12. MinnyBean versus nface
The Great Arena welcomes to more fighters into the fold when MinnyBean and nface make their double debut in the Pre-Show 9 undercard! With no record to speak of, it'll be a bash as pure as can be as they wrestle with the opportunity to make a strong start in their campaign toward superstardom! Could one of these two fighters be a future Undisputed Champion? Follow their career from here!
Supercard 9: Royal Roulette (July 17, 2011)
1. ElJobber versus Cr0w (c)
Riding high on confidence after demolishing STEROLIZER at Supercard 8, ElJobber will rise to his second Championship opportunity when he faces off against the record setting supreme Champion, Cr0w! In the minds of some, ElJobber has earned his opportunity through queueing, rising to top contender status despite losing his shot against Ratt at Pre-Show 8!
Cr0w defends the Undisputed Championship with the hopes of extending his record breaking reign to a fourth successful defense! He also fights with the potential to set unbeatable records for cumulative and individual Championship reigns. Extra pressure in this intriguing match-up between fighters who've historically proven to be very well matched!
2. 12-Person Contender Battle Royal
Featuring: Genku, Mimik, Shoe, Toryn, m0s, Hokey, Ninja_Mime, Ghostdragon, Pink_Ranger, CaTigeReptile, Chiefin & To Be Advised
It will be a tangled web as twelve of the top ranking fighters in The Great Arena go to war in a Battle Royal for a chance to challenge for the Undisputed Championship at Supercard 10! Rivalries will interesect as Duo Division contenders -- Hokey, Ninja_Mime, Ghostdragon and Pink_Ranger -- find themselves fighting for solo glory. PR's nemesis CaTigeReptile will no doubt relish the baggage of her arch-rival, looking to continue successes in Battle Royal conditions that include a victory in the star-making 18-Woman Battle Royal at Supercard 7!
Another power player from previous Battle Royals -- m0s will look to cash in his unlikely contender status, bouncing off of a loss at Supercard 8 against contender absentee, Kron. Wildly out-matched against the former-Champion, m0s' ability to hold his own against Kron has no doubt earned him as much respect as a conventional win. Far from conventional is Chiefin, however, who appears to have the midas touch, able to upset powerful opponents in a single clash! He'll be the X-factor in the scramble, a threatening quantum quantity to off-set m0s and his eliminator history!
No stranger to Battle Royal conditions, Toryn will take his reinvigorated challenge to the field of eleven with hopes of recreating his Supercard 2 win, which propelled him to a Championship reign. Working against him will be Supercard 8 better, Genku, who's making a strong case for himself as a top contender! Back among the living, Mimik is fighting back toward the upper echelon he briefly tended, but will no doubt also look to supress the aims for a controversial rise to the Championship by public enemy #1, Shoe!
3. Scott-Howell & Murdoink versus SubMan799 & Casselman
Chasing this showdown for quite some time, SubMan799 & Casselman will finally get the opportunity to face Duo Division favourites, Scott-Howell & Murdoink! The affectionately regarded "original" tandem suffered a bitter First Round elimination in the Tournament 6: Duo Championships, meaning they'll surely be out for blood in a match that could very well shape future Duo Division Championship matches!
4. STEROLIZER versus Ratt
At Supercard 8, STEROLIZER looked to upset ElJobber in a match that came with his demand for an Undisputed Championship match. Ever the egotist, it seems STERO hasn't learned his lesson, resulting in another challenge to a legitimate contender! Ratt was incredibly close in his blockbuster main event Championship match with Cr0w, and despite STERO's claims that he is 'clearly not up to the task,' seems likely to deliver another punishing lesson for the over-confident challenger.
5. Jammer2Omega versus Ken
Jammer2Omega is on the rise, the epitomy of the next wave of competitors with the potential to shape The Great Arena! Suffering something of a decline in recent months, Ken will look to defend the old guard against the new in a match that promises to be another well devised blockbuster! Evenly matched and equally motivated, both competitors will be fighting for personal glory, and quite possibly consideration amongst the outside contenders for the Undisputed Championship!
6. DECEPTION & Onryo versus DeathScepter & DaMo
The introduction of Duo Division Championships with Tournament 6 has ignited the already hot team ranks! Representing two of the powerful up-and-coming teams in the Duo Division, DECEPTION & Onryo will look to reassert themselves as likely contenders when they do battle with T6 Semi Finalists, DeathScepter & DaMo! Both teams were eliminated by the eventual title match contenders making them perfect specimens to shape future Championship matches!
7. DigbyRigby versus Kron
It has been a tumultuous rise for DigbyRigby in recent months! Possessing a fierce dedication comparable to the infamous minion slaughters of Toryn, but without the sense of antagonism -- DigbyRigby has emerged as an unlikely power player. Spurring he and kororaa to some of the most dominant performances of Tournament 6 -- this newfound mountain of muscle will test his strength against one of the absolute best! Kron has been condemned to skirt the contendership periphery during Cr0w's reign as Champion -- a bittersweet condition giving him the opportunity to carve a greater legend, battling unknown quantities with his reputation on the line! Could DigbyRigby provide the ultimate upset, or will Kron teach him another harsh lesson in the ways of The Great Arena?
8. Shizuma versus Kairyu
Emerging from the final four in the Supercard 7 18-Woman Battle Royal -- Shizuma is an exciting new prospect dazzling the fighting ranks! With the right measure of mystique to make her an intriguing competitor beyond a brief career, Shizuma brings her upstart powers into conflict with another curious competitor, Kairyu! Two fighters representing the reneissance of fighting femmes in The Great Arena!
9. TonyTheTiger versus Tyrant-Cenobite
It has been months since Tyrant-Cenobite found himself unable to compete in the Supercard 4: Ultimate Grand Prix Battle Royal as a result of a mystery attacker. T-C claims he knows who did it, and will reveal the respected individual when the time is right! All about timing; TonyTheTiger launches off of a valuable win at Supercard 8 with plans to extract the answers everyone wants from his game-playing opponent! The only question bigger than 'who dunnit' is will we actually find out?
10. NovaStarr versus Dolce
It began in April, when CaTigeReptile used her fellow fighting females to launch her own interests upward in a Supercard 4 Battle Royal. It exploded into a full-blown war among the women at Supercard 7! Unsuccessful in her attempts at Duo revenge at Supercard 8 -- NovaStarr will ditch her companion in an attempt at good old fashioned one-on-one payback when faces off against Dolce in a grudge match!
11. Jerrod & MINION versus Artanix & foahchon
The depth of the Duo Division continues to be explored in another post-Tournament 6 encounter between hopeful combinations! Possessing the edge of experience but a question of power, Artanix & foahchon will have their work cut out for them when they face the wild and unpredictable duo of Jerrod & MINION! Tempered competence will no doubt be key to the vintage team's strategy, but with only one win to their name, Jerrod & MINION will be all too happy to make a name for themselves!
12. Liam & nif versus Leroy & Mark
Two of the newest teams to form in the Duo Division -- it'll be another big time tandem clash when Liam & nif look for success against the better matched combination of Leroy & Mark. Similarly scaled in their limited experience and time in The Great Arena, the two pairs seem likely to establish a good chemistry as Liam & nif seek the all important first win against a pair who scored surprising First Round honors during Tournament 6!
Scott-Howell & Murdoink, SubMan799 & Casselman, DECEPTION & Onryo, DeathScepter & DaMo and more of the Duo Division combos will be plotting a revenge against the teams who bested them in the Tournament 6 eliminations! Duo battles will be featured throughout July in both the Pre-Show and Supercard formats!
Pre-Show 9: Destination Duo (July 10, 2011)
1. Hokey & Ninja_Mime versus Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon (c)
Just one week after the thrilling conclusion to Tournament 6 -- Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon must defend their Duo Division Championship in a rematch against the top ranked team they upset in the final, Hokey & Ninja_Mime! Owing their sole loss to the Champions, it's sure to be a hotly contested bout as PR & GD go to battle to prove they're more than a fluke!
2. DECEPTION versus Ken
Suffering another shock defeat to Chiefin at Supercard 8 -- Ken returns to battle with a lot to prove! Faded from the top contender stakes, he faces off against DECEPTION in an incredibly evenly matched bout! After a Second Round loss in the Tournament 6: Duo Championships, DECEPTION will provide a big test in his return to solo competition!
3. Jammer2Omega versus Toryn
Jammer2Omega is the guiding light for the next wave of top competitors in The Great Arena! In the eyes of many, Toryn represents the old guard, but with this former-champion recently stepping up his training regime once again, he will go toe-to-toe with a fighter who has made a name for himself for a rapid rise and ability to challenge the best! Will it be old or new who steps into the future in this big time battle?
4. SubMan799 & Casselman versus Bofh & Dolce
With the induction of specialist Championships at Tournament 6, the Duo Division has never been hotter! SubMan799 & Casselman will look to raise their stock and avenge a First Round exit when they meet Bofh & Dolce! The latter pair enjoyed an unlikely berth into the Second Round, but will they be as effervescent against another of The Great Arena's next wave of predicted champions?
5. JRF versus SlumDunk
In a special Battle of the Bottom -- JRF (#141) will meet SlumDunk (#140) in a bout that will propel one of these yet-to-win fighters skyward in the win/loss League Ranks! With a record of 0-5, they are arguably the two most unsuccessful fighters The Great Arena has currently witnessed, but just as STEROLIZER found his stairway to heaven, one of these two fighters will escape the bottom!
6. NightHawk versus GreenLantern versus Piccolo
In one of two special Pre-Show three-way bouts, an eclectic mix of fresh talent will enter The Great Arena with victory on their minds! NightHawk, GreenLantern and Piccolo are all relative newcomers, Piccolo only making his debut at Pre-Show 8! Never the less, they are three exceptionally evenly matched fighters sure to put on a show!
7. ZachAngel & Angelia versus NovaStarr & Poasty
Hot on the heels of Tournament 6, two more teams look to improve their stock in the scramble toward Duo Division Championship glory! ZachAngel & Angelia bombed out early in the tournament in a surprise defeat; NovaStarr & Poasty never really stood a chance. Relatively well matched, it'll be a chance for vital experience for these two teams!
8. SmokeRulz versus foster177 versus Zedox
In another special three-way bout, a trio of intriguing competitors meet with the mutual objective to gain a valuable win under the spotlight of The Great Arena! SmokeRulz, foster177 and Zedox represent a blend of the unrepresented and the fresh faced in the fighting ranks. There can be only one!
9. plfx versus Mandijadeee
plfx returns to Pre-Show competition to face-off against one of the elusive warriors of The Great Arena -- Mandijadeee! Little is known of this mysterious competitor, who has appeared only once previously in competition, downed in a First Round debut in Tournament 5! Will his fortunes turn around, or is another win in plfx' future?
10. bfk versus CAMK
All eyes will be on bfk as he makes his Great Arena debut in a match that is undeniably winnable! With few appearances in his past, CAMK will be looking just as hard for an in-road to establish his reputation in The Great Arena! Whose destiny will demand a win in this meeting of the meagre?
11. EasterBunny versus kibble
He's way out of season, but EasterBunny will have no regard for calendars when he makes his hopping return to The Great Arena with kibble in his sights! Will it be chow time for the EasterBunny, or is kibble due to make a meal of the fighting ranks?
12. MinnyBean versus nface
The Great Arena welcomes to more fighters into the fold when MinnyBean and nface make their double debut in the Pre-Show 9 undercard! With no record to speak of, it'll be a bash as pure as can be as they wrestle with the opportunity to make a strong start in their campaign toward superstardom! Could one of these two fighters be a future Undisputed Champion? Follow their career from here!
Supercard 9: Royal Roulette (July 17, 2011)
1. ElJobber versus Cr0w (c)
Riding high on confidence after demolishing STEROLIZER at Supercard 8, ElJobber will rise to his second Championship opportunity when he faces off against the record setting supreme Champion, Cr0w! In the minds of some, ElJobber has earned his opportunity through queueing, rising to top contender status despite losing his shot against Ratt at Pre-Show 8!
Cr0w defends the Undisputed Championship with the hopes of extending his record breaking reign to a fourth successful defense! He also fights with the potential to set unbeatable records for cumulative and individual Championship reigns. Extra pressure in this intriguing match-up between fighters who've historically proven to be very well matched!
2. 12-Person Contender Battle Royal
Featuring: Genku, Mimik, Shoe, Toryn, m0s, Hokey, Ninja_Mime, Ghostdragon, Pink_Ranger, CaTigeReptile, Chiefin & To Be Advised
It will be a tangled web as twelve of the top ranking fighters in The Great Arena go to war in a Battle Royal for a chance to challenge for the Undisputed Championship at Supercard 10! Rivalries will interesect as Duo Division contenders -- Hokey, Ninja_Mime, Ghostdragon and Pink_Ranger -- find themselves fighting for solo glory. PR's nemesis CaTigeReptile will no doubt relish the baggage of her arch-rival, looking to continue successes in Battle Royal conditions that include a victory in the star-making 18-Woman Battle Royal at Supercard 7!
Another power player from previous Battle Royals -- m0s will look to cash in his unlikely contender status, bouncing off of a loss at Supercard 8 against contender absentee, Kron. Wildly out-matched against the former-Champion, m0s' ability to hold his own against Kron has no doubt earned him as much respect as a conventional win. Far from conventional is Chiefin, however, who appears to have the midas touch, able to upset powerful opponents in a single clash! He'll be the X-factor in the scramble, a threatening quantum quantity to off-set m0s and his eliminator history!
No stranger to Battle Royal conditions, Toryn will take his reinvigorated challenge to the field of eleven with hopes of recreating his Supercard 2 win, which propelled him to a Championship reign. Working against him will be Supercard 8 better, Genku, who's making a strong case for himself as a top contender! Back among the living, Mimik is fighting back toward the upper echelon he briefly tended, but will no doubt also look to supress the aims for a controversial rise to the Championship by public enemy #1, Shoe!
3. Scott-Howell & Murdoink versus SubMan799 & Casselman
Chasing this showdown for quite some time, SubMan799 & Casselman will finally get the opportunity to face Duo Division favourites, Scott-Howell & Murdoink! The affectionately regarded "original" tandem suffered a bitter First Round elimination in the Tournament 6: Duo Championships, meaning they'll surely be out for blood in a match that could very well shape future Duo Division Championship matches!
4. STEROLIZER versus Ratt
At Supercard 8, STEROLIZER looked to upset ElJobber in a match that came with his demand for an Undisputed Championship match. Ever the egotist, it seems STERO hasn't learned his lesson, resulting in another challenge to a legitimate contender! Ratt was incredibly close in his blockbuster main event Championship match with Cr0w, and despite STERO's claims that he is 'clearly not up to the task,' seems likely to deliver another punishing lesson for the over-confident challenger.
5. Jammer2Omega versus Ken
Jammer2Omega is on the rise, the epitomy of the next wave of competitors with the potential to shape The Great Arena! Suffering something of a decline in recent months, Ken will look to defend the old guard against the new in a match that promises to be another well devised blockbuster! Evenly matched and equally motivated, both competitors will be fighting for personal glory, and quite possibly consideration amongst the outside contenders for the Undisputed Championship!
6. DECEPTION & Onryo versus DeathScepter & DaMo
The introduction of Duo Division Championships with Tournament 6 has ignited the already hot team ranks! Representing two of the powerful up-and-coming teams in the Duo Division, DECEPTION & Onryo will look to reassert themselves as likely contenders when they do battle with T6 Semi Finalists, DeathScepter & DaMo! Both teams were eliminated by the eventual title match contenders making them perfect specimens to shape future Championship matches!
7. DigbyRigby versus Kron
It has been a tumultuous rise for DigbyRigby in recent months! Possessing a fierce dedication comparable to the infamous minion slaughters of Toryn, but without the sense of antagonism -- DigbyRigby has emerged as an unlikely power player. Spurring he and kororaa to some of the most dominant performances of Tournament 6 -- this newfound mountain of muscle will test his strength against one of the absolute best! Kron has been condemned to skirt the contendership periphery during Cr0w's reign as Champion -- a bittersweet condition giving him the opportunity to carve a greater legend, battling unknown quantities with his reputation on the line! Could DigbyRigby provide the ultimate upset, or will Kron teach him another harsh lesson in the ways of The Great Arena?
8. Shizuma versus Kairyu
Emerging from the final four in the Supercard 7 18-Woman Battle Royal -- Shizuma is an exciting new prospect dazzling the fighting ranks! With the right measure of mystique to make her an intriguing competitor beyond a brief career, Shizuma brings her upstart powers into conflict with another curious competitor, Kairyu! Two fighters representing the reneissance of fighting femmes in The Great Arena!
9. TonyTheTiger versus Tyrant-Cenobite
It has been months since Tyrant-Cenobite found himself unable to compete in the Supercard 4: Ultimate Grand Prix Battle Royal as a result of a mystery attacker. T-C claims he knows who did it, and will reveal the respected individual when the time is right! All about timing; TonyTheTiger launches off of a valuable win at Supercard 8 with plans to extract the answers everyone wants from his game-playing opponent! The only question bigger than 'who dunnit' is will we actually find out?
10. NovaStarr versus Dolce
It began in April, when CaTigeReptile used her fellow fighting females to launch her own interests upward in a Supercard 4 Battle Royal. It exploded into a full-blown war among the women at Supercard 7! Unsuccessful in her attempts at Duo revenge at Supercard 8 -- NovaStarr will ditch her companion in an attempt at good old fashioned one-on-one payback when faces off against Dolce in a grudge match!
11. Jerrod & MINION versus Artanix & foahchon
The depth of the Duo Division continues to be explored in another post-Tournament 6 encounter between hopeful combinations! Possessing the edge of experience but a question of power, Artanix & foahchon will have their work cut out for them when they face the wild and unpredictable duo of Jerrod & MINION! Tempered competence will no doubt be key to the vintage team's strategy, but with only one win to their name, Jerrod & MINION will be all too happy to make a name for themselves!
12. Liam & nif versus Leroy & Mark
Two of the newest teams to form in the Duo Division -- it'll be another big time tandem clash when Liam & nif look for success against the better matched combination of Leroy & Mark. Similarly scaled in their limited experience and time in The Great Arena, the two pairs seem likely to establish a good chemistry as Liam & nif seek the all important first win against a pair who scored surprising First Round honors during Tournament 6!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Tournament 6: The Duo Championships
July 3, 2011 -- For six months fighters in The Great Arena have been reigned over by a single Undisputed Champion! The purity of combat has honed this individual through a careful process of manufactured, and natural selection. The claim of their honor can never be diminished, but when entire factions have been drawn into conflict for glory, there must come a time when teams will be recognised...
Supercard 3: The Long Hard Road ushered in a new era in competition, staging the first battle between teams of two. This original clash has given birth to an entire Duo Division, populated with unique combinations as intent on earning the respect and prestige as any individual. In the tradition of the great tournaments that have lit the path to greatness and Champions, Tournament 6 seeks to unveil a tandem worthy of being the first ever Duo Division Champions!
Sixteen teams have been entered into a random draw, capped by the fighting pairs that started it all -- Hokey & Ninja_Mime and Scott-Howell & Murdoink. Seeded top and bottom, they will attempt to fight through three rounds to meet again, this time with the opportunity to be recognised as Champions!
For the first time in competition history, there can only be two...!
Tournament 6: Duo Championship Final Match:
1. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon d. Hokey & Ninja_Mime
With the first-ever Duo Division Championship hanging in the balance, it was the kind of high calibre main event you would expect! Fighting at the very top level, these two well earned contending teams unleashed their best!
It was a meeting of the overwhelming favourites, Hokey & Ninja_Mime, against the prone under achievers, Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon! Just as Hokey and Ninja_Mime had achieved success individually; Pink_Ranger recently joined the ranks of the unofficial solo best, fighting through Supercard 8 against rival, CaTigeReptile. The scenario was to have provided a breakaway from duo status, but here, led by her individual prowess, Pink_Ranger returned to Ghostdragon's side!
Against the majority of teams, Ninja_Mime & Hokey would have simply been too awesome, but their undefeated reputation appeared to have little meaning against a team with nothing to lose. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon stepped up to their potential, fighting at such a level where either team truly could have won, respectable in their margins. Never the less, history will forever respect Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon as the first reigning Duo Division Champions in The Great Arena! An achievement neither Ninja_Mime, nor Hokey, are likely to begrudge them!
Tournament 6: Duo Championships Semi Finals:
1. Hokey & Ninja_Mime d. kororaa & DigbyRigby
Hokey & Ninja_Mime crushed the upset threats of kororaa & DigbyRigby, further confirming themselves as a duo in a league of their own! The undefeated tandem left DigbyRigby looking like a shrinking violet, his strength from previous rounds completely absent in the attempt at something spectacular. The Semi Final victory makes Hokey & Ninja_Mime seven-time duo winners with no losses, an expected eventuality heading in to the Final crowning bout for the first Duo Division Championship!
2. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon d. DeathScepter & DaMo
It was to be a hard fought Semi Final clash as Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon made efforts to continue to deliver the 'underrated' status they've so often been labelled with. Bouncing off of the solo success of Pink_Ranger, they staged a blockbuster clash with dark horse contenders, DeathScepter & DaMo! Engaging at a high level, it was a close fought victory that served a somewhat surprising, but justified, second-team for the Championship final!
Tournament 6: Duo Championships Round 2:
1. Hokey & Ninja_Mime d. DECEPTION & Onryo in a solid win.
With rivals Scott-Howell & Murdoink eliminated early; Hokey & Ninja_Mime looked to be distant favourites as they bundled out their next biggest obstacle, the fast rising combination of DECEPTION & Onryo! The bout ended convincingly, providing a high calibre test with a conclusive result.
2. kororaa & DigbyRigby d. Bofh & Dolce in a +4 decimation.
Making their duo debut in T6, DigbyRigby provided the engine for his team-up with old ally, kororaa! Any perceivable experience advantage for Bofh & Dolce melted away in the presence of DigbyRigby's strength! Exacting their second +4 team impact of the tournament, DigbyRigby & kororaa appeared to be threatening upset potential in their decimation of the lower ranks!
3. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon d. Porygonix & xtactics in a comprehensive result.
It was to be an enticing clash as inner circle members of supposedly defunct Team Cr0w/Team Kron factions went head-to-head! Kron's apprentice team of Porygonix & xtactics had their first taste of success in Round 1, while the notoriously under achieving tandem of Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon -- described individually by Cr0w as criminally 'underrated' -- picked up a second win in the same. Just as it had been at Supercard 6; it was Cr0w's favourites who performed on the night, unchallenged in their comprehensive win in the intriguing clash.
4. DeathScepter & DaMo d. Leroy & Mark in a comprehensive +2 result.
Having scored the win over affectionate favourites, Scott-Howell & Murdoink -- the dark horse combination of DeathScepter & DaMo continued a convincing march through the Second Round, unscathed by an overachieving performance by newcomers, Leroy & Mark. "D&D" have teased great things in the past and rightfully assume status from their First Round win.
Tournament 6: Duo Championships Round 1:
1. Hokey & Ninja_Mime d. Jerrod & MINION in a +2 decimation.
Entering Tournament 6 with the kind of expected favourite status that can only come with an impressive undefeated streak -- Hokey & Ninja_Mime were in fine form in the first stage. Jerrod & MINION were a mere formality for the heavy hitting contenders who were never in doubt.
2. DECEPTION & Onryo d. SubMan799 & Casselman
It was to be a harsh draw for rising tandem, SubMan799 & Casselman. Ever on the cusp of the next wave of competitors, they were given the daunting task of going up against the upstart duo of grappling pals, DECEPTION & Onryo! With the potential to go all the way, DECEPTION & Onryo answered the youngsters' challenge with confidence, affording their opponents a dignified exit that will no doubt demand a compelling rematch in the future!
3. Bofh & Dolce d. ZachAngel & Angelia in a close match!
It was by the narrowest of margins that ZachAngel & Angelia and Bofh & Dolce decided a winner, fighting to a near stand-still in an incredibly evenly matched bout! Bofh & Dolce ride back-to-back success after their Supercard 8 win in a ladies grudge match between Dolce and NovaStarr!
4. kororaa & DigbyRigby d. Liam & nif in a +4 decimation!
Newcomers, Liam & nif were treated to a one-way ticket to infamy in a First Round bout of surprising conclusion! There could be no question in anybody's mind who the better duo was as kororaa & DigbyRigby walked over the competition with a decimating +4 impact! Delivering the harshest result with the most powerful assault, kororaa & DigbyRigby make for a surprising debuting duo, the only team not previously announced ahead of the Championship Tournament!
5. Porygonix & xtactics d. NovaStarr & Poasty
Desperate for a win, the middling duo of Porygonix & xtactics finally found themselves with a team they could handle. Frequently thrust against the upper echelon, this time it was a one-sided affair on the flip, NovaStarr & Poasty with only one bout to their name. It was at Supercard 8 that NovaStarr enlisted the aid of old friend, Poasty, against arch-rival Dolce. Alas; as it had been at the Supercard, the relatively inexperiened pairing were outclassed.
6. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon d. Artanix & foahchon in a comprehensive +2 result.
Dubbed by reigning Undisputed Champion, Cr0w, as two of the most underrated fighters in The Great Arena -- Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon had plenty to prove despite their unexpected triumph at the The Rapture & The Madness special event! Artanix & foahchon have fallen into the lower ranks since tasting success in the opening months of competition. While the sentimental vote might have wished to spur them on, Artanix & foahchon were completely outdone by a tandem that looked like they'd been winning for months! A 'better late than never' result for PR & GD!
7. Leroy & Mark d. rxvt & Politics in a narrow result.
The random draw proved kind to relative newcomers, Leroy & Mark! The fresh fighters were in for a legitimate scrap, well matched against rxvt & Politics, who underwent a little training at Pre-Show 8 against fellow fighting faithful competitors, ZachAngel & Angelia. Unfortunately, much like their sparring partners, they were left agape at the narrow margin of their close fought defeat.
8. DeathScepter & DaMo d. Scott-Howell & Murdoink in an upset!
There can be no denying that since the inception of the duo division, "Sugar" Scott-Howell & Murdoink have been singled out as the affectionate favourites of The Great Arena. Despite enjoying undefeated status since that first battle at Supercard 3 -- Hokey & Ninja_Mime were originally conceived as an impromptu, short term union. Instead, they have risen to be #1 to Howell & Murdoink's #2!
DeathScepter & DaMo have enjoyed a limited role in the duo division, but with a Supercard 7 win over the fan-favourite combination, it was a disappointing, but not entirely surprising elimination in the First Round. Just as it had been at Supercard 7, the bout was a top class encounter, but this time the fight got further out of reach for the affectionately referred "original team." The win gives DeathScepter & DaMo equal credibility moving forward, with a real chance to replace Howell & Murdoink in the Championship match against Hokey & Ninja_Mime!
Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon might have finally achieved the success they have so often fallen short of, but the celebrations will be short! July 10 is Pre-Show 9: Destination Duo, where the first-ever Duo Division Champions will be forced to defend their titles in a main event just one week after winning!
Then, July 17, the first-ever Duo Division Champions will be among twelve lucky individuals who'll duke it out at Supercard 9: Royal Roulette in a Battle Royal to determine the next #1 Contender to the Undisputed Championship! Reigning champion, Cr0w, will have his work cut out for him if he wants to face the winner, confronted by a highly motivated ElJobber in a Supercard Championship defense!
Stay tuned for more details as action in The Great Arena heats up!
Supercard 3: The Long Hard Road ushered in a new era in competition, staging the first battle between teams of two. This original clash has given birth to an entire Duo Division, populated with unique combinations as intent on earning the respect and prestige as any individual. In the tradition of the great tournaments that have lit the path to greatness and Champions, Tournament 6 seeks to unveil a tandem worthy of being the first ever Duo Division Champions!
Sixteen teams have been entered into a random draw, capped by the fighting pairs that started it all -- Hokey & Ninja_Mime and Scott-Howell & Murdoink. Seeded top and bottom, they will attempt to fight through three rounds to meet again, this time with the opportunity to be recognised as Champions!
For the first time in competition history, there can only be two...!
Tournament 6: Duo Championship Final Match:
1. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon d. Hokey & Ninja_Mime
With the first-ever Duo Division Championship hanging in the balance, it was the kind of high calibre main event you would expect! Fighting at the very top level, these two well earned contending teams unleashed their best!
It was a meeting of the overwhelming favourites, Hokey & Ninja_Mime, against the prone under achievers, Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon! Just as Hokey and Ninja_Mime had achieved success individually; Pink_Ranger recently joined the ranks of the unofficial solo best, fighting through Supercard 8 against rival, CaTigeReptile. The scenario was to have provided a breakaway from duo status, but here, led by her individual prowess, Pink_Ranger returned to Ghostdragon's side!
Against the majority of teams, Ninja_Mime & Hokey would have simply been too awesome, but their undefeated reputation appeared to have little meaning against a team with nothing to lose. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon stepped up to their potential, fighting at such a level where either team truly could have won, respectable in their margins. Never the less, history will forever respect Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon as the first reigning Duo Division Champions in The Great Arena! An achievement neither Ninja_Mime, nor Hokey, are likely to begrudge them!
Tournament 6: Duo Championships Semi Finals:
1. Hokey & Ninja_Mime d. kororaa & DigbyRigby
Hokey & Ninja_Mime crushed the upset threats of kororaa & DigbyRigby, further confirming themselves as a duo in a league of their own! The undefeated tandem left DigbyRigby looking like a shrinking violet, his strength from previous rounds completely absent in the attempt at something spectacular. The Semi Final victory makes Hokey & Ninja_Mime seven-time duo winners with no losses, an expected eventuality heading in to the Final crowning bout for the first Duo Division Championship!
2. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon d. DeathScepter & DaMo
It was to be a hard fought Semi Final clash as Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon made efforts to continue to deliver the 'underrated' status they've so often been labelled with. Bouncing off of the solo success of Pink_Ranger, they staged a blockbuster clash with dark horse contenders, DeathScepter & DaMo! Engaging at a high level, it was a close fought victory that served a somewhat surprising, but justified, second-team for the Championship final!
Tournament 6: Duo Championships Round 2:
1. Hokey & Ninja_Mime d. DECEPTION & Onryo in a solid win.
With rivals Scott-Howell & Murdoink eliminated early; Hokey & Ninja_Mime looked to be distant favourites as they bundled out their next biggest obstacle, the fast rising combination of DECEPTION & Onryo! The bout ended convincingly, providing a high calibre test with a conclusive result.
2. kororaa & DigbyRigby d. Bofh & Dolce in a +4 decimation.
Making their duo debut in T6, DigbyRigby provided the engine for his team-up with old ally, kororaa! Any perceivable experience advantage for Bofh & Dolce melted away in the presence of DigbyRigby's strength! Exacting their second +4 team impact of the tournament, DigbyRigby & kororaa appeared to be threatening upset potential in their decimation of the lower ranks!
3. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon d. Porygonix & xtactics in a comprehensive result.
It was to be an enticing clash as inner circle members of supposedly defunct Team Cr0w/Team Kron factions went head-to-head! Kron's apprentice team of Porygonix & xtactics had their first taste of success in Round 1, while the notoriously under achieving tandem of Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon -- described individually by Cr0w as criminally 'underrated' -- picked up a second win in the same. Just as it had been at Supercard 6; it was Cr0w's favourites who performed on the night, unchallenged in their comprehensive win in the intriguing clash.
4. DeathScepter & DaMo d. Leroy & Mark in a comprehensive +2 result.
Having scored the win over affectionate favourites, Scott-Howell & Murdoink -- the dark horse combination of DeathScepter & DaMo continued a convincing march through the Second Round, unscathed by an overachieving performance by newcomers, Leroy & Mark. "D&D" have teased great things in the past and rightfully assume status from their First Round win.
Tournament 6: Duo Championships Round 1:
1. Hokey & Ninja_Mime d. Jerrod & MINION in a +2 decimation.
Entering Tournament 6 with the kind of expected favourite status that can only come with an impressive undefeated streak -- Hokey & Ninja_Mime were in fine form in the first stage. Jerrod & MINION were a mere formality for the heavy hitting contenders who were never in doubt.
2. DECEPTION & Onryo d. SubMan799 & Casselman
It was to be a harsh draw for rising tandem, SubMan799 & Casselman. Ever on the cusp of the next wave of competitors, they were given the daunting task of going up against the upstart duo of grappling pals, DECEPTION & Onryo! With the potential to go all the way, DECEPTION & Onryo answered the youngsters' challenge with confidence, affording their opponents a dignified exit that will no doubt demand a compelling rematch in the future!
3. Bofh & Dolce d. ZachAngel & Angelia in a close match!
It was by the narrowest of margins that ZachAngel & Angelia and Bofh & Dolce decided a winner, fighting to a near stand-still in an incredibly evenly matched bout! Bofh & Dolce ride back-to-back success after their Supercard 8 win in a ladies grudge match between Dolce and NovaStarr!
4. kororaa & DigbyRigby d. Liam & nif in a +4 decimation!
Newcomers, Liam & nif were treated to a one-way ticket to infamy in a First Round bout of surprising conclusion! There could be no question in anybody's mind who the better duo was as kororaa & DigbyRigby walked over the competition with a decimating +4 impact! Delivering the harshest result with the most powerful assault, kororaa & DigbyRigby make for a surprising debuting duo, the only team not previously announced ahead of the Championship Tournament!
5. Porygonix & xtactics d. NovaStarr & Poasty
Desperate for a win, the middling duo of Porygonix & xtactics finally found themselves with a team they could handle. Frequently thrust against the upper echelon, this time it was a one-sided affair on the flip, NovaStarr & Poasty with only one bout to their name. It was at Supercard 8 that NovaStarr enlisted the aid of old friend, Poasty, against arch-rival Dolce. Alas; as it had been at the Supercard, the relatively inexperiened pairing were outclassed.
6. Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon d. Artanix & foahchon in a comprehensive +2 result.
Dubbed by reigning Undisputed Champion, Cr0w, as two of the most underrated fighters in The Great Arena -- Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon had plenty to prove despite their unexpected triumph at the The Rapture & The Madness special event! Artanix & foahchon have fallen into the lower ranks since tasting success in the opening months of competition. While the sentimental vote might have wished to spur them on, Artanix & foahchon were completely outdone by a tandem that looked like they'd been winning for months! A 'better late than never' result for PR & GD!
7. Leroy & Mark d. rxvt & Politics in a narrow result.
The random draw proved kind to relative newcomers, Leroy & Mark! The fresh fighters were in for a legitimate scrap, well matched against rxvt & Politics, who underwent a little training at Pre-Show 8 against fellow fighting faithful competitors, ZachAngel & Angelia. Unfortunately, much like their sparring partners, they were left agape at the narrow margin of their close fought defeat.
8. DeathScepter & DaMo d. Scott-Howell & Murdoink in an upset!
There can be no denying that since the inception of the duo division, "Sugar" Scott-Howell & Murdoink have been singled out as the affectionate favourites of The Great Arena. Despite enjoying undefeated status since that first battle at Supercard 3 -- Hokey & Ninja_Mime were originally conceived as an impromptu, short term union. Instead, they have risen to be #1 to Howell & Murdoink's #2!
DeathScepter & DaMo have enjoyed a limited role in the duo division, but with a Supercard 7 win over the fan-favourite combination, it was a disappointing, but not entirely surprising elimination in the First Round. Just as it had been at Supercard 7, the bout was a top class encounter, but this time the fight got further out of reach for the affectionately referred "original team." The win gives DeathScepter & DaMo equal credibility moving forward, with a real chance to replace Howell & Murdoink in the Championship match against Hokey & Ninja_Mime!
Pink_Ranger & Ghostdragon might have finally achieved the success they have so often fallen short of, but the celebrations will be short! July 10 is Pre-Show 9: Destination Duo, where the first-ever Duo Division Champions will be forced to defend their titles in a main event just one week after winning!
Then, July 17, the first-ever Duo Division Champions will be among twelve lucky individuals who'll duke it out at Supercard 9: Royal Roulette in a Battle Royal to determine the next #1 Contender to the Undisputed Championship! Reigning champion, Cr0w, will have his work cut out for him if he wants to face the winner, confronted by a highly motivated ElJobber in a Supercard Championship defense!
Stay tuned for more details as action in The Great Arena heats up!
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