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Selection Sunday (March 16)
Referee-reporters were chosen. These people let us know the outcome of all the matches by deciding who will win and writing a brief synopsis of the match.

Referee-Reporters
Matches will be assigned to each referee-reporter using a random number generator to help keep things balanced.


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Standings/Results
Results will be most accurate at the end of each round.

Teams that won in the first 14 don't get a higher seeding because they have an extra win and teams who lost in the first 14 are automatically tied for last place. Teams that lost in the round of 64 are one place ahead of teams who lost in the first 14 even if they each have 1 loss.

ACCURATE AS OF MARCH 21, 10:37 AM PST

=Matches= Coverage of the matches will be posted below as they are completed. Please do not change the outcomes of any matches below once they are posted.

Waage vs. Eisbiber
"This morning Löwen from all over the nation gathered to witness the first match of the 2014 Löwen Games. In one corner, an Eisbiber bared his teeth. In the other corner, the light reflected off the scales of a Waage.

The First Fourteen matches are designed to weed out the worst of the 78 competing Wesen so the final rounds become progressively more exciting to watch. Of course, it's fun seeing an Eisbiber getting torn apart by a Waage. But admit it, it's more fun to watch the standoff between two champions. That's why the teams are seeded the way they are, so that the champions don't meet up with each other until the end.

The Eisbiber lasted approximately 42 seconds before having his face eaten off by the hungry Waage. On Thursday, the Waage will face the mighty Dämonfeuer. A close cousin, the Dämonfeuer is armed with pyrotechnics that will make for a splendid display of power."

Fuchsbau vs. Wütende Taube
"I do not think that all participants appreciate the seriousness of the event. We have just witnessed a example of such frivolity. The Fuchsbau entered the arena wearing a cloak, from beneath which he produced several sheets of ready-made pastry! While fending off the attacks by the lone Wütende Tuabe with one arm he laid the sheets out, then with one swift bite to the neck the Wütende Taube was on the pastry. The Fuchsbau finished wrapping him, and then asked where the oven was."

Kasipepo vs. Luisant-Pêcheur
"Both contestants are far out of their element in this matchup. On one hand, the Kasipepo: known for its ability to run extremely fast, it will have very little space to sprint. On the other, the Luisant-Pêcheur: there will be no water available in this competition, so place your bets assuming this is a slightly less timid Eisbiber. Begin!

The Kasipepo begins by immediately sprinting directly at the otter Wesen. Ooh, that looked like it hurt! The Luisant-Pecheur is rolling on the ground in pain after knocking his head against the bars. Wait, what's this? The Kasipepo is kicking him while he's down! Such dirty fighting will not be condoned... er, sorry, condemned, in these games. After a final blow to the stomach and a wretched retch from the otter, the Kasipepo wins!"

Malin Fatal vs. Glühenvolk
"At last a proper fight. I think that the Malin Fatal thought that this would be easy. How wrong he was. The Malin Fatal made its traditional head lowered attack towards the opponents chest, when the Glühenvolk dropped to the floor and rolled out of the way, grabbing an arm on the way past. Using a wrestling move the shoulder was dislocated and the Glühenvolk showed its inexperience as the Malin Fatal span round and using its fangs slashed open the Glühenvolk's leg. The Malin Fatal then charged again, the Glühenvolk, hampered by its injured keg, attempted to dodge out of the way but was only partially successful taking a cut across the upper chest, however a forearm across the back of the neck caused the Malin Fatal to strike its head against the cage bars stunning it. The Glühenvolk then threw its arms around the Malin Fatal's neck in a choke hold. This is now a test of strength between the neck of the Malin Fatal and the arms of the Glühenvolk. The Malin Fatal is attempting to strike the injured leg of the Glühenvolk, who is hopping in a circle to shield its leg whilst maintaining the choke hold and simultaneously trying to strike the dislocated arm with its hip. The Malin Fatal stands upright, with the Glühenvolk's arms still around its throat, what a mistake to make, the Glühenvolk pulls its good leg in the middle of the Malin Fatal's back and jerks backwards. The crack of the Malin Fatal's back was audible three rows back. Victory for the Glühenvolk, but with that blood loss I don't think the Koschie will have a problem."

Rotznasig Carcaju vs. Mauzhertz
"This fight looks like it has an obvious outcome. Not only is the wolverine Wesen a ferocious, snot-nosed monster (well, sort of), but this unlucky Mauzhertz owes Sauly multiple debts from their old poker nights. The odds will likely be slightly bent. Begin! The wolverine Wesen immediately woges and bares his claws, snorting and looking fierce. The mouse Wesen cowers and woges in fear, shrinking away into the bars at his back. The Carcaju strides forward, quickly closing the small distance between the two as the Mauzhertz attempts to scurry away. The Rotznasig Carcaju swipes at the Mauzhertz, catching him across the back and sending him sprawling. Standing over the weak mouse, the wolverine looks to the Lowen at his side, for a signal. The Lowen's thumb is already down, his face a mask of impatience. With a quick thrust, the match is finished. Victory for Rotznasig Carcaju, and it's fully physically fit for its next match."

Gefrierengeber vs. Weasel Wesen
"This match was a quick one, with the Gefrierengeber down in 31 seconds. The weasel Wesen had more tricks up his sleeve than the Gefrierengeber was ready for.

"I can't believe they even bothered including the Gefrierengeber in these games. It's not like he stood a chance or anything," said one spectator. "But I guess it was fun to watch him get owned by a weakling."

On Thursday the weasel will face the Jinnamuru Xunte, and will likely finish either dead or blind."

Scharfblicke vs. Seltenvogel
"Well that was a waste of time. The Seltenvogel sat down in the middle of the arena and tapped out while shouting "I surrender". The Scharfblicke pushed the Seltenvogel over and put one foot on its chest and waited for the victory to be acknowledged."

Nilpferd vs. Genio innocuo
"Early this morning, a Nilpferd victory had fans roaring with pleasure. The Genio innocuo matched against it proved no match at all for this heavyweight fighter, and he was smitten with pleasure.

The Nilpferd will advance onto the Round of 64 on Friday to face the Murciélago."

Drang-Zorn vs. Stangebär
"In what could be the first round matchup with the two strongest Wesen, the Drang-Zorn — known for it's long claws, short temper, and powerful bite — faces the Stangebär — a spine-armored porcupine Wesen. Unlike many other first round contestants, these ones look ready to go! Begin! The two contestants woge and spend the first seconds staring coldly at one another. The Stangebär takes the first steps forward, and the Drang-Zorn bares his teeth and begins to circle the Stangebär. Suddenly the Drang-Zorn darts forward, trying to dig his long claws into the chest of the Stangebär, who parries away with his sharp arm. The Drang-Zorn grimaces in pain but does not falter. With his arms crossed, the Stangebär charges towards the badger, who barely scrambles out of the way and falls as he is caught across his legs. It looks over for the fallen badger, as the porcupine Wesen stands over him, preparing for the final blow. But wait! As the Stangebär leans over the Drang-Zorn, the badger Wesen quickly sends his claws into the exposed underside of the porcupine, and proceeds to reach up and bite him in the chest, shaking the dazed Wesen roughly until he woges out of his Wesen form and limply falls to the floor. Match finished!"

Chinese Dragon Wesen vs. Reinigen
"Well well, look what the mouse dragged in. A rat. And... uhh, I'm not sure. A rare Wesen that I've never seen before. Some kinda... I don't know, dragon-lizard-ish thing? It's got a tail and some crazy hair spikes or something. Intimidating? Definitely, at least for our little rat in this corner. Begin! Dayum! This dragon Wesen is giving out a beating! Using her long tail, the Reinigen has no choice but to let his face be repeatedly smacked back and forth. After a small break in the barrage of booty, the Reinigen manages to grab the tail and bite it with all its might. The dragon Wesen lets off a roar of pain, and flings the Reinigen against the steel bars of the cage. Game over."

Skalengeck vs. Musai
"This afternoon the Musai caught several spectators off-guard as she plunged headfirst into the fight. A bite on the Skalengeck's face became a kiss, and suddenly the Skalengeck was overcome with an urge to protect her from the fans. He met certain doom when he back into her sword.

The Musai will advance to the next round on Friday, when she will face the Cracher-Mortel for some serious mouth-to-mouth combat."

Naiad vs. Human
"Unbelievable scenes here at the arena!

In a piece of blatant chicanery a small group of unknown Wesen wrapped the lower part of the fighting rink with a waterproof sheet while a suspiciously burst pipe filled the arena with water. During this time The Naiad combatant, Caspian, kept running away from the human. When the water reached a suitable height he woged and held his opponent underwater until he drowned!

A Stewards inquiry could find nothing in the rules banning such behaviour, although Sauly has not been seen since the end of the fight."

Waschbar vs. Faeteo fatalis
"We apologize for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, live coverage of the match was not possible, so here is a short recap: The match between the Waschbar and the Faeteo fatalis was short. Unfortunately for the skunk Wesen, the Waschbar (along with half of the audience in attendance) was given a pair of nose plugs—eliminating the skunk's only advantage. With that gone, the raccoon had no problem using its ferocity to dispatch of its first enemy. Victory: Waschbar."

Spinnetod vs. Seelengut
"One of the more humorous matches we've seen, the fans were reeling as they watched a Spinnetod pour her digestive juices down the throat of a helpless Seelengut. As an added bonus, fans were allowed to view the Spinnetod feeding on her prey. "That's something you just don't see every day," said one spectator. "It's like...a National Geographic moment...in person. So real!"

The Spinnetod is chalked against a Mauvais Dentes on Friday. Fans are already raving about the possibility of seeing a Mauvais Dentes killed from the inside out."

Round of 64 (March 20-21)
''' Due to an unforeseen accident, several matches scheduled for March 20th have been postponed until a new cage can be erected.

''' Update: The cage has been fixed, and yesterday's missed matches will occur tonight. Though many will not have a resting day, the fights will be as scheduled tomorrow, and any remaining fights from today that were affected will be squeezed in tomorrow or tonight as time allows. '''

Dämonfeuer vs. Waage
"This match looks heavily weighed in favor of the dragon Wesen. With its ability to breath fire, the Waage would seem to be unable to match such a powerful Wesen. The clearly confident Dämonfeuer strides into the circle, spitting a stream of fire up into the air and causing the crowd to roar in applause. This is one of the front-runners to win the tournament! Now the Waage walks in from the other side — carrying a shield and pike! Clearly the Löwen are trying to even up the odds and create a more entertaining match. Begin! As the Waage raises its pike, the Dämonfeuer coughs rapidly and ignites his fire, causing it to combust and forcing the worried Waage backwards. Before it can recover, the Dämonfeuer jumps forward and knocks the Waage's pike away, before being shoved backwards by the Waage's push of her shield. The Dämonfeuer recovers, but before it can attack again it is slammed on the side of the head by the shield. Dazed, he tries to cough up his fire as he grapples with the Waage, and manages to ignite it, badly burning the Waage and propelling him away from the dragon Wesen. The dragon moves to stand over the Waage and looks over to the Löwen, waiting for the thumbs-down. But as he does this, the Waage desperately reaches for the abandoned pike, grabs it, and plunges it deep into the unsuspecting Dämonfeuer's stomach! The Waage wins!"

Balam vs. Klaustreich
"This was one of the best matches of the tournament so far. Both opponents got multiple punches, claws, and bites on the other. After 10 minutes of fighting, the Balam started to gain control of the fight. She got multiple quick punches and claw slashes in a row, knocking the Klaustreich to the ground. But she made a fatal mistake. She tried pumping up the crowd before she finished the hurt Klaustreich off and while she was doing this, the Klaustreich used his legs to trip the Balam and quickly pounced on her and slashed her throat with his claws.

Winner: Klaustreich"

Gelumcaedus vs. Trasque
"Due to an accident yesterday involving an angry Siegbarste, this match had to be postponed until today so a new cage could be erected.

It was a late night fight, but the spectators were just as energized as ever for this match between a dragon and a gator.

The Trasque's venomous barbed tail was no match for the Gelumcaedus's scutes. Before long, the Gelumcaedus had the upper hand-- or jaw, rather, as he crushed the neck of the Trasque and claimed his first victory in the tournament.

The Gelumcaedus will not be allowed a rest day and is expected to fight the Skalenzahne tomorrow in a much-anticipated match."

Skalenzahne vs. Coyotl
R: R27

Manticore vs. Fuchsbau
R: R27

Raub-Kondor vs. Yaguaraté
R: BTW

Hadosheru vs. Kasipepo
"Many thought this could be a good fight with the Kasipepo using speed and the Hadosheru having great protection with its exoskeleton and it having the ability to fly. This was the Hadosheru's first fight of the games and it wasn't entirely sure what to expect. Once the fight began, it immediately sprouted its wings and flew as the Kasipepo tried to use its speed for a quick attack. The Hadosheru flew around the arena as the Kasipepo tried to move around to avoid getting picked up. The Hadosheru managed to snatch up the Kasipepo after it tripped and it planned to fly high in the air and drop it to the hard ground below. Before it was able to get too high, the Kasipepo used its claws and clawed out the Hadosheru's eyes. It dropped the Kasipepo about 15 feet and it also crashed in pain. The Kasipepo hurt its legs and ribs in the fall, but limped over to the Hadosheru stumbling around and blindly swinging its arms. The Kasipepo got behind the Hadosheru, painfully climbed on its back, and pulled the protonotum off from its upper back with the help of a major adrenaline rush, where it used its claws and teeth to tear up the Hadosheru's soft skin. The Hadosheru tried to fight back, but it was no use. The Kasipepo eventually dug too deep into the Hadosheru's body leading to a slow, painful death.

Winner: Kasipepo"

Jägerbar vs. Wildermann
"The crowd aren't very happy about this match, The Wildermann is at least eighteen inches taller than the female Jägerbar. The Wildermann slaps her on the face causing her to stumble and follows up with an ankle kick to drop her to the ground. As he advances she rolls away and she seems to be woging some more. She has just transformed into a Kodiak Bear! The Wildermann looks worried and well he should be, as the bear advances and bats his head with one huge paw, the Wildermann is obviously stunned and she follows up by grasping him appropriately enough in a bear hug and crushes him into unconsciousness or death."

Koschie vs. Glühenvolk
"The Glühenvolk isn’t feeling too well after his first fight. His leg has gotten infected and he is feeling the effects of losing too much blood. The Koschie is starting off the fight by messing with him. Every time the Glühenvolk attacks, the Koschie quickly dodges, often causing the Glühenvolk to fall to the ground dizzily. After 5 minutes of messing around, the Koschie grabs the Glühenvolk’s wrist and starts infecting the Glühenvolk with radiation. The Glühenvolk tries to fight back, but the blood loss has weekend him and mixed with the infection to the leg, he succumbs to the radiation poisoning fairly quickly.

Winner: Koschie"

Höllentier vs. Shnabeltiermörder
R: BTW

Hässlich vs. Rotznasig Carcaju
R: R27

Minotaur vs. Hexenbiest
"Well the Hexenbiest is playing to the crowd. She has not woged and is dancing round the arena using her shirt as a matador would use a cloak in a bullfight (She has T-shirt on for all you Hays Code aficionados). The Minotaur is getting angrier and angrier, especially as he has just butted the arena bars. Success for the Minotaur, he has connected with the Hexenbiest, but she rolls with the blow. She drops her shirt, woges and adopts a crouching stance. The Minotaur charges and she sidesteps and grabs his horns, levering herself onto his back. Anyone who has seen bull riding at the rodeo can imagine what this looks like, every time the Minotaur tries to stand she throws him off balance by twisting his head. She is definitely playing to the crowd here. The Minotaur now lies on the ground attempting to dislodge her, but she keeps hold of his horns and with a sharp twist of her shoulders, breaks his neck."

Jinnamuru Xunte vs. Weasel Wesen
R: BTW

Rißfleisch vs. El Cucuy
R: R27

Mordstier vs. Mellifer
"This was a very quick and uneven match. The Mordstier was unfairly bigger and stronger, and took less than a minute before using his horns to stab the body of the poor Mellifer, killing her almost instantly. Even after he won, the Mordstier continued to use his hooves to stomp the body of the Mellifer.

Winner: Mordstier"

Murciélago vs. Nilpferd
R: PDX

Schakal vs. Geier
R: R27

Königschlange vs. Pflichttreue
R: DF1

Endezeichen Grimm vs. Krampus
R: BTW

Wildesheer vs. Drang-Zorn
R: R27

Steinadler vs. Blutbad
R: BTW

Nuckelavee vs. Chinese Dragon Wesen
R: DF1

Dickfellig vs. Bauerschwein
R: PDX

Cracher-Mortel vs. Musai
R: BTW

Hundjäger vs. Lebensauger
R: R27

Sorglosgör vs. Naiad
R: DF1

Wendigo vs. Ziegevolk
R: PDX

Fuchsteufelwild vs. Waschbar
R: PDX

Aswang vs. Lausenschlange
R: DF1

Mauvais Dentes vs. Spinnetod
R: R27

Taureus-Armenta vs. Frosch Schleimig
R: BTW

Waage vs. Klaustreich
Klaustreich has multiple injuries and open wounds that could affect him in his next fight. Waage has suffered quite severe burns, it is not known if they will hamper her.

R: PDX

? vs. ?
R: BTW

? vs. ?
R: DF1

Kasipepo vs. Jägerbar
Kasipepo will be standing on two very sore (broken?) legs and has very sore ribs. Jägerbar has a bruise on her cheek, and no make-up to hide it.

R: R27

Koschie vs. ?
R: PDX

? vs. Hexenbiest
Hexenbiest has requested that her broken fingernail be recorded as an injury. R: DF1

? vs. ?
R: R27

Siegbarste vs. Mordstier
R: BTW

? vs. ?
R: DF1

? vs. ?
R: R27

? vs. ?
R: PDX

? vs. ?
R: BTW

? vs. ?
R: PDX

? vs. ?
R: DF1

? vs. ?
R: R27

? vs. ?
R: BTW

? vs. ?
R: DF1

? vs. ?
R: PDX

? vs. ?
R: BTW

? vs. ?
R: R27

? vs. ?
R: R27

? vs. ?
R: BTW

? vs. ?
R: PDX

? vs. ?
R: DF1

? vs. ?
R: PDX

? vs. ?
R: BTW

? vs. ?
R: DF1

? vs. ?
R: R27

? vs. ?
R: R27

? vs. ?
R: BTW

? vs. ?
R: DF1