3 rounds down…4 rounds to go!
Some of the remaining 16 fighters actually have begun to play their 4th round matches. Thanx to everyone who has played their matches, win or lose. This tournament is proving to be very popular and successful. With only 16 fighters remaining, this is in essence the true Gold Division of 16 fighters. As of this posting, there are only 14 remaining fighters.
For the first time since the beginning of the SFCCL, all the matches in the 3rd Round were played. No more forfeits, decisions, or any of that other crap. That makes my job so easy! Those fighters advancing are truly earning their way to the top of the SFCCL. Congratulations to all the winners for advancing to the 4th round – The Sweet 16. And for all the fighters who saw their season come to an end in Round 3, I think can I speak for everyone in the SFCCL community when I say "Thank You" for being part of the SFCCL inaugural season. Now join the rest of us, and sit back & watch SUPER BRAWL play itself out!
As a reminder, no fighter may advance twice in the tournament via forfeit. However, I believe all matches going forward will be played out. There are only 15 fights remaining in the tournament, with the 4th round hosting 8 of those matches.
PREVIOUS WEEK RECAP:
SFCCL Super Brawl Round 4 (16 matches):
· Completed matches: 16 out of 16 (100%)
· Forfeited matches: 0 out of 16 (0%)
FUN FACTS OF THE 2nd ROUND:
Highest Seed eliminated: #8 seed ElGeneral M. BISON (Red Bracket)
Highest lowest seed advancing: #114 Haduken3 BALROG (Blue Bracket)
2 fighters eliminated from final Gold Division rankings
2 fighters eliminated from final Silver Division rankings
3 fighters eliminated from final Bronze Division rankings
2 fighters eliminated from final A Division rankings
1 fighters eliminated from final B Division rankings
3 fighters eliminated from final C Division rankings
3 fighters eliminated from final D Division rankings
0 fighters eliminated from final E Division rankings
REMANING & DEPARTING MEMBERS & FIGHTERS
We had a total of 16 matches for 32 fighters in the 3rd round. That resulted in 16 winning fighters…and 16 losing fighters. Since this tournament marks the end of the season of the SFCCL, losing your match results in the end of your fighter’s season, and even perhaps both of your fighter’s seasons. Here is a listing of fighters eliminated in the 3rd round:
# 8 Seed = Gold Division # 7 rank - ElGeneral M. BISON
# 10 Seed = Gold Division # 9 rank - Marcopolo177 RYU
# 19 Seed = Silver Division # 2 rank - Sbl21 BALROG
# 32 Seed = Silver Division # 15 rank - Mad_A187 KEN
# 35 Seed = Bronze Division # 2 rank - Ciigloman BLANKA
# 37 Seed = Bronze Division # 4 rank - xx_Von_xx GOUKEN
# 38 Seed = Bronze Division # 5 rank - Ccinoone M. BISON
# 49 Seed = A Division Champion - Sbl21 AKUMA
# 58 Seed = A Division # 9 rank - Epedemicc C. VIPER
# 76 Seed = B Division # 11 rank - SolidxPanda BALROG
# 84 Seed = C Division # 3 rank - Kirkj Balrog
# 86 Seed = C Division # 5 rank - Zti890 SAKURA
# 88 Seed = C Division # 7 rank - Hollowman1288 SAGAT
# 98 Seed = D Division # 1 rank - Leagueofitsown RYU
# 100 Seed = D Division # 3 rank - Zabi- C. VIPER
# 111 Seed = D Division # 14 rank - BeyondTheFlames RUFUS
Again, thank you for your commitment to the SFCCL and for being part of a magical season.
Of the 64 actual members entering the SUPER BRAWL tournament, 52 members are no longer playing as both of their fighters have been eliminated in the first two rounds. Of the remaining 16 fighters & 12 members still playing, 4 members have both of their fighters advancing to the 4th round, while the other 8 members only have one of their fighters still playing. Here is a listing of the current members still alive in the tournament (and their respective fighters):
1 . ElGeneral ( Guile )
2 . Wild_X_187 ( Akuma )
3 . xx_Von_xx ( Ken )
4 . Ccinoone ( Ken )
5 . Flashfan7 ( Blanka )
6 . Deltron2020 ( Ryu , Rufus )
7 . SFGodfather ( Sagat )
8 . Skrface13 ( Blanka , Guile )
9 . Fran_Gil ( Balrog , Guile )
10 . ND2130 ( Sagat )
11 . ZTI890 ( Cammy )
12 . Haduken3 ( Rufus , Balrog )
MATCH OF THE WEEK
As in last week, I’m going to refrain from spotlighting any one particular match as all 8 matches in Round 3 should be Match of the Week.
However, it should be applauded that one of the founding members, ElGeneral, is still alive in the 4th round. Also, a brand new member joining after Week 25, HADUKEN3, has both of his fighters advancing to the 4th round. The first mirror-match of the tournament is taking place in the Green Bracket, in which DELTRON2020’s fighters are meeting. Only one of his fighters will advance per league rules.
Also, everyone should note the records of the remaining 16 fighters. They are impressive, and rightfully deserve to be where they are now.
BRACKET ANALYSIS – ROUND 4
Red Bracket
Total number of wins by fighters: 50 wins
Total winning percentage: .847
Highest Seeded Fighters: #9 Wild_X_187 AKUMA (14-2), #17 ElGeneral GUILE (26-5)
Blue Bracket
Total number of wins by fighters: 31 wins
Total winning percentage: .795
Highest Seeded Fighters: #23 Ccinoone KEN (12-3), #63 ND2130 SAGAT (7-1)
Black Bracket
Total number of wins by fighters: 34 wins
Total winning percentage: .944
Highest Seeded Fighters: #6 Flashfan7 BLANKA (12-1), #62 Fran_Gil BALROG (8-0)
Green Bracket
Total number of wins by fighters: 33 wins
Total winning percentage: .767
Highest Seeded Fighters: #5 Deltron2020 RYU (11-4), #13 xx_Von_xx KEN (12-3)
SFCCL ANNOUNCEMENTS & NEWS
My apologies for not posting second part of my REFLECTIONS blog as of yet. Time has been a little short lately, but I hope to post it tomorrow, since the 4th Round has already begun officially today.
Here is a listing of the number of players using specific characters in the 4th Round:
1. Guile 3
2. Balrog 2
3. Ken 2
4. Blanka 2
5. Rufus 2
6. Sagat 2
7. Ryu 1
8. Akuma 1
9. Cammy 1
Total = 16
DEADLINE FOR SFCCL SUPER BRAWL ROUND 4
DEADLINE TO PLAY 2ND ROUND MATCHES IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14th – 9 days. With only 8 matches in the 4th round (and 2 already decided), this should be more than ample time to play the remaining matches.
Round 1 – 64 matches / 128 fighters = March 8 – 21 (14 Days) - COMPLETE
Round 2 – 32 matches / 64 fighters = March 22 – 31 (10 days) - COMPLETE
Round 3 – 16 matches / 32 fighters = April 1 - 5 (5 days) - COMPLETE
Round 4 – 8 matches / 16 fighters = April 6 – 14 (9 days)
Round 5 – 4 matches /8 fighters = April 15 – 21 (7 days)
Round 6 & 7 – Final 4 & Championship: 3 matches / 4 fighters = April 22 – 26 (5 days)
These listings are the official beginning and end of each round. I encourage all members to play the next available round as it becomes available. I am updating the brackets & match listings everyday so that everyone can view the progress of each bracket.
Good luck to everyone in the 4th round.