March Madness Löwen Games

The March Madness Löwen Games are the Wiki's version of combined with the Löwen Games from. Starting in 2014, a bracket of Wesen was made on challonge.com, and members and guests of the wiki could fill out a bracket on Challonge to predict the results of the tournament. A few Wiki members, known as Reporters, were assigned matches for the tournament and they would write out how the the match went down. In 2015, to try to make sure things were fair by avoiding the possibility of the reporters influencing the results based on their brackets, the polls on Challonge were used to help determine the outcome of the matches. Everyone who filled out a bracket could vote in the polls for each match up and the more votes one species got in a match, the better their chance was to win. For example, if one species received 85% of the votes, then they had an 85% chance of winning the fight when a reporter wrote the match. In 2014, all known Wesen at the time the tournament began, including those who appeared/were mentioned on the show, appeared in the comics, etc., were included in the bracket. However, starting in 2015 only Wesen who appeared on the show were eligible to be included.

The tournaments coincide with the real March Madness so that the rounds of each tournament occur on the same day.

Final 4 History
=Results=

Skalenzähne vs. Mordstier
"Two very durable Wesen faced off in this Final Four match, both pulling off large upsets in order to reach this stage. I'm sure very few expected these Wesen to advance over the ones they defeated. However, one Wesen will not be making it out of this cage alive. Begin!

The Mordstier charges straight at the Skalenzähne, using his immense mass and long horns to try and gore the scaled Wesen. But the Skalenzähne is a veteran in the cage, and easily tumbles out of the way, tripping the bull Wesen into the bars and getting his horns lodged between them. Taking advantage of the temporarily incapacitated Wesen, the Skalenzähne beats the bull over the shoulder and back repeatedly until it is kicked hard in the chest. By quickly woging in and out of his Wesen form, the Mordstier is able to dislodge himself and turn to face the scaled Wesen. They both charge, the Mordstier running horns lowered while the Skalenzähne keeps his stance low, avoiding the horns by inches and grabbing the Mordstier form the side. They grapple with each other, trying to find a hold or any form of leverage to turn the tables in their favor. In the end, the Mordstier's superior strength allows him to shrug off the Skalenzähne and then grab and throw him against the bars. A loud breaking noise is heard, and the Skalenzähne groans weakly. The crocodile holds his ribs in pain, and his eyes flash in fear before they go blank when the Mordstier kicks his head into the bars. That's the final—and possibly fatal—blow."

Pflichttreue vs. Cracher-Mortel
"A speedy match, the Pflichttreue wasn't able to dodge the first blow. A likely defeat of an unlikely opponent made the fans laugh, though the other match is more highly anticipated."

Skalenzähne vs. Pflichttreue
"Despite the fact that the Skalenzähne and the Pflichttreue both lost in the Final 4, it was determined by the fans and the judges that a 3rd place winner needed to be determined. Because replacements could not be found in time, there was no fight so a voting system was used. With a result of 57% to 43% the Skalenzähne was determined as the 3rd place fighter and the Pflichttreue was 4th."

Mordstier vs. Cracher-Mortel
"Welcome fight fans to the Championship Bout. As you all know this match will be between the Cracher-Mortel and the Mordstier. The Löwen have announced that because the tickets for this match were being sold for several hundred dollars a pair, that the Mordstier will be equipped with a face shield, which will fall off if he woges his head, (or if Cracher-Mortel pulls it hard) due to the construction of the head strap. The announcer explains that this should ensure an lengthy fight as neither Mordstier's butt or Cracher-Mortel's spit will end the fight in a few seconds. Both combatants warily circle each other before Cracher-Mortel suddenly reverses direction and spits towards the eyes of Mordstier. The green goo, lands on the face shield and Cracher-Mortel rushes towards his temporarily blinded opponent, by jerking his head backwards Mordstier is able to see the onrushing Cracher-Mortel and is able to dodge the charge, and grab Cracher-Mortel's arm. Mordstier then helped him into the bars with a kidney punch. While Cracher-Mortel was catching his breath and turning round, Mordstier wiped the goo off his visor using his jacket sleeve. The antagonists then circled each other again and this time Mordstier advanced towards Cracher-Mortel and once in kicking range launched a standing kick, which was easily dodged by Cracher Mortel who took advantage of his adversary's ungainly stance to try and snatch the face shield from his head. Mordstier had recovered from the kick much quicker than expected and was able to prevent the attempt while landing a punch on Cracher-Mortel's head. This sparked the trading of body punches with neither combatant able to land a decisive blow. The Löwen then called a time out (enforced by electric cattle prod and taser) and declared that they did not want a boxing match.

Round 2 follows after the sale of souvenirs."

"And now for Round 2.

In order to make for some actual gladiatorial combat, both fighters have been allowed their own choice of weapon (within limits, I hear that a sub-machine gun and a an automatic rifle were originally requested), Cracher-Mortel has selected his cane, and Mordstier has selected a large two-headed axe.

The combatants enter the ring and once again circle the arena, both swinging their weapons. After several feints from each participant in which Mordstier is struck several times by the cane, and Cracher-Mortel narrowly avoids the ponderous axe. Mordstier suddenly leaps forwards swinging his axe like scythe before him, as he approaches Cracher-Mortel nimbly skips out of the way and as the axe is at the extreme end of its left arc strikes the back of Mordstier's right knee causing him to stumble and his axe strikes the ground. Rapidly Cracher-Mortel reveals that his cane is a sword-stick and stabs at Mordstier with a fencing lunge. Mordstier realizing his peril has woged and so the light blade bends against his armored skin. This causes his face shield to fall to the ground as the headstrap breaks. Mordstier has recovered control of his axe and throws it at Cracher-Mortel, who seeing the uncovered face of Mordstier woges and spits green goo towards Mordstier's unprotected face. Mordstier's axe strikes Cracher-Mortel under the chin decapitating him, while the goo strikes Mordstier full in the face causing him to collapse. After the ministrations of a Fuchsbau armed with a Piqure-Gigantesque, Mordstier is declared the winner.

The organizers would like it noted that since the Cracher-Mortel had no head, that this was the only way to have a winner."

Gelumcaedus vs. Excandesco
"Welcome to the Final Four dear audience.

This is the first semifinal presenting the Gelumcaedus vs. the Excandesco. Both contestants proved to be very clever fighters. The Gelumcaedus is raising his arms as if to say "I'm gonna be the Winner, Babe!" He clearly doesn't take the female as a threat, despite the fact that she made it this far. Granted, her big scar above her chest shows she might not be much of a hand-to-hand-combatant, but never underestimate an Excandesco. Especially, if you're coldblooded like the Gelumcaedus. And now, the ring is open! Of course the reptilian fighter tries to catch the woman by surprise with his enormous leap but she had enough time to prepare herself during his showing-off. She's already ignited the moment the Gelumcaedus touches her. He roars in pain but quickly these sounds fade away, like his crumpling skin. Our first finalist has been decided and now the Excandesco raises her arms in triumph."

Manticore vs. Murciélago
"This was a very interesting and painful match for both fighters. Everyone figured this would be a quick match and it would come down to whoever could strike first with their signature attack. The Murciélago had a bit of an advantage when the match began because he was far enough away that the Manticore couldn't use his tail instantly to attack. The Murciélago opened his mouth as the Manticore charged. The Manticore seemed faster than normal; maybe from his adrenaline at an all time high. However, by the time he got close enough to attack the Murciélago, he had blood coming out of his eyes and ears from the screeching Murciélago. He was able to fight through it the best he could and land a deadly stinger attack through the mouth and out the back of the Murciélago's head."

Gelumcaedus vs. Murciélago
"Replacements for each species were quickly found after the previous Gelumcaedus and Murciélago both suffered brutal deaths in the final 4. Whoever chose the replacements did a terrible job as the Gelumcaedus was very overweight and slow. He may not have had much of a chance to begin with, but the Murciélago ended this match fast by opening her mouth to emit her signature sonic shriek, killing the Gelumcaedus as well as some unprepared fans in the stands."

Excandesco vs. Manticore
"The Löwen Games proudly presents the big finale of the 2015 tournament!

Both of our contestants have come a long way to be here with us for this glorious day. Or at least it would have been glorious, if the Manticore hadn't had a little encounter with the Murciélago in the final 4. That fight left him with a lot of wounds, deaf, and almost blind. However, a real Manticore is set on kill, no matter how badly he's hurt, right? Well, at least let's hope so. His opponent, a rare female Excandesco, had her share of almost deadly encounters too. The big scar across her chest tells us so. Although she's in better condition, never underestimate a Manticore which has absolutely nothing to lose. The organizer thought about giving the Excandesco some restraints, or so I've heard, to make the fight more even (and longer), but the Manticore proudly declined. Well, it's his neck on the line...

Last year's winner, the Mordstier, is watching the fight from a VIP box, and he's gonna give the signal for the fight to start. And there it is, the Mordstier drops the flag, and the fight is under way!

The Manticore lifts his tail and starts sniffing the air. Since he's almost blind, he seems to hope he'll find his way via his nose to his opponent, but didn't his sense of smell suffer as well? Maybe he's just putting up a show.

The woman, on the other hand, moves gracefully around the Manticore, keeping a fair distance between them. She seems to test the shortened abilities of the latter. He might be deaf, but he's not totally blind. His head follows her movements, slowly but steadily. She's faking an attack only to have her opponent turn to one side while trying an ambush his back, jumping and rolling in the sand. And since the Manticore used his tail, she has pretty much accomplished what she came for. The Excandesco grabs for his tail with flaming hands and burns the poisonous stinger to a crisp. But what's that? Instead of continuing and taking the win, she retreats for several meters and follows his agony with gleaming eyes. My, has she become a nasty one during this tournament, but from the looks the organizers are giving her, maybe she was encouraged to keep the fight going as long as possible?

The wounded Manticore roars in frustration and starts to swing the stump of his tail violently around him, hoping to get a piece of the Excandesco, but she's again moving carefully around him, teasing her opponent. He must have noticed a movement though, as he turns to her, and without a second thought, jumps in that direction. Uh, that must've hurt the woman. One of the Manticore claws hit her across the shoulder. Now she's mad. She sets her hands and arms on fire and launches for him, screeching out loud. Her whole body is radiating enormous heat, and the Manticore tries to move back to avoid getting burned. Now he doesn't need his eyes anymore, as he can literally feel her rage crawling over his skin. He tries to fend her off, but it's no use. Finally she grabs for his throat, and with a gargling sound, the Manticore falls down on his knees and keeps on burning.

The Excandesco is proclaimed the winner, and the audience pays their respect with a standing ovation. The organizer sends the Mordstier into the arena to crown his successor with a laurel wreath, and she raises her arms in triumph.

This concludes the 2015 Löwen Games, dear Ladies and Gentlemen. We hope you have enjoyed the fights and that you'll come again next year.

Until then, take care, bye-bye and Auf Wiedersehen, Everyone!"