The latest edition of the Top 25 Up N Comers and the latest edition of the Best Undefeated Fighters in Big Dawg Boxing has been compiled. It follows this list of the 32 invitees to the 2010 CIT (Commissioner's Invitational Tournament). I wanted to post this list to the front page. I'm interested to see how many of the 32 invitees have confirmed their participation. Also, I'm curious as to when the pairings for the tournament will be posted. I'm intrigued as to how ADMIN intends to seed the fighters. I've tinkered a bit with the CHIN element of the game, which will be introduced with the 2010 CIT. There is much to digest here, but I am hoping to post some ODDS TO WIN the 2010 CIT (for Entertainment Purposes Only) once we find out exactly who will be competing!
** - indicates ACTIVE or CONFIRMED in Forums, etc., that they will compete
2010 CIT PARTICIPANTS
Angee Dungelo U.S. West
** Balrog AustralAsia and South America
** Beacon Pointe Boxing U.S. Midwest
** Big Boy Inc. U.S. East
** BuddhistTeach U.S. West
** Demise U.S. West
Drew`s Gym & Beauty Supply U.S. Midwest
** Eddy Crown Europe
** Eldric U.S. South
fidel475 England
** Fists U.S. Midwest
** Gentleman Gym U.S. East
Geoff_S England
** Grubba U.S. South
J.Aaron Hall U.S. Midwest
** Jedi Jays House of Pancakes U.S. South
Kiz-PBF England
** Meadows Inc. 2010 U.S. South
** Mitchell & Co. U.S. South
Nicholas "Knuckles" Marsolo U.S. Midwest
Paz McCay U.S. West
** psmith17 U.S. Midwest
** slambango U.S. East
Sydney Sharks AustralAsia and South America
Tau Kappa Omicron & Co Canada
** Terminator Ty U.S. Midwest
** The Battlin Bectel U.S. Midwest
** The Coroner U.S. West
TheDukester England
Top Rank U.S. West
twl493 U.S. South
** ZWIP U.S. Midwest
#1 - Meadows Return VI managed by Meadows Inc. - Heavyweight
Meadows Return VI has been the single-most dominant fighter in the game in recent days, posting a 13-1-0 (12/0) record. A nasty slugger that shows his intention not just before entering the ring, but before he enters the town that's hosting the fight.
#2 - Jahim Mobissou managed by Suxel - Heavyweight
If Meadows Return VI is the baddest man on the planet, then Mobissou is his kryptonite. Mobissou is 15-3-0 (13/0), but he's taken on just about anybody, and he boasts the only victory over the #1 ranked MR VI. In fact, two of Mobissou's losses are against a currently inactive fighter (and manager).
#3 - Elayne Trakand managed by Balrog - Super-Featherweight
Maybe I'm over-impressed with Trakand due to the fact that she has mowed down two Terminators in back-to-back weeks. However, a fine mark of 7-0-1 (2/0) is indicative of the type of fighter Balrog is once again putting together. You better bring your dancing shoes (or big boy slugger shoes) if you're going to take down Trakand.
#4 - I Googled It managed by Meadows Inc.- Cruiserweight Almost on par with his gym mate who is ranked #1. Google badass, and you'll find this guy at 12-1-0 (11/1). Only psmith17's veteran Steven Lenhart has been able to beat I-G-I.
#5 - Mazrim Taim managed by Balrog - Super Bantamweight
Taim might be worthy of a higher rating, but he does have a few blemishes at 15-2-2 (3/0). The 13-rated World Champion at Super Bantamweight has fought just 4 times since September 1. Seems nobody really wants a piece of him. ZWIP's veteran Mighty Noped fought Taim to a draw last week, but there will be no rematch. Taim is not scheduled this week.
#6 - Ilse de Lange managed by Eddy Crownd - Super Bantamweight de Lange hasn't fought since August 31, but he's been actively holding the European regional belt. He still has a 13-2-1 (4/2) record, including a victory over Taim, the current world champion.
#7 - Aegon managed by Balrog- Welterweight
Aegon has rolled through the competition to the tune of 7-0-0 (3/0). The only question is the level of competition. He's beaten newbie gyms, Masterminds (4 times) and Mitchell & Co. (3 times). Those are two of the better newbies around right now, but Balrog is one of the best in the game .....
#8 - Clown Alley VI managed by Jedi Jay- Heavyweight
Clown Alley VI has a record of 6-0-0 (5/0) that includes 2 wins over Official Bot Gym, 2 wins over Memphis3 managed fighters and 2 wins over Mitchell & Co. (see above). Jedi Jay is good enough to do some real damage with a fighter that may get fat and happy with ability points if he's not stopped fairly soon ....
#9 - Sandor Clegane managed by Balrog - Heavyweight
Clegane is a rare slugger out of Balrog's gym that is pounding the outmatched opposition thus far. His record of 6-0-0 (6/0) includes 5 KOs within a region that Balrog simply dominates. The other KO victory was Clegane's debut fight against a sub-par fighter managed by DoD. DoD? Who is that? Haven't seen him or his Evil Clown counterpart around these parts in quite a bit?
#10 - Tostao managed by Suxel - Heavyweight
Another Suxel slugger cracks the list as Tostao comes in with an impressive mark of 10-1-1 (7/0). His only loss came back on September 4 against a tough Eddy Crown fighter by the name of Austin Millbarge. Tostao has been going strong with a fight nearly every week. It looks like he'll be tough against other sluggers, and may only struggle with the most talented balanced fighter or slapper.
#11 - The Nagging Wife managed by Fists - Super Lightweight
Surely Ty wouldn't consider keeping an old nemesis out of the Top 10 on purpose would he? Well, it looks like Fists has landed at #11 with The Nagging Wife. A nifty and still undefeated slapper with a record of 6-0-1 (2/0). Ty will get his shot at knocking the undefeated part of that slapper this week. Ty's Pablo "The Horse" Davidson is 4-0-1 in his last 5 fights vs. Fists' gym, but this match-up is MUCH tougher.
#12 - Detective Lieutenant William Somerset managed by Fists - Strawweight So Fists lands another fighter at #12. I think I've properly shown respect for him, but I'll still manage to collect the $20 from his wife. She bribed me to keep him out of the Top 10 because she's still ticked off about having a fighter named "The Nagging Wife". Somerset 10-1-2 (2/1) is a tall, quick dose of trouble for opposing strawweights. It seems maybe somebody needs to create a Fists-patented "short person" at the cost of say $5 in gym credits. Otherwise, Somerset could run wild on the division. Well .... he already has.
#13 - Warning managed by ZWIP - Middleweight For some reason, Mr. ZWIP always has a sly smile on his face when mentioned about his standout Middleweight, Warninng 7-1-0 (5/1). Ty can personally attest to just how bad ass Warning is, as 4 of his 7 wins have come via the Terminateds. Ty's Chaz Chameleon also dealt Warning his lone defeat. If it weren't for an untimely cut, Warning would be 8-0-0 (6/0). As it is, Warning is at least human .... Barely.
#14 - Cate Gory managed by Suxel - Heavyweight Despite being knocked out in the 12th round by Fists' Emmanuel Lamur in his last fight, Cate Gory is still 15-3-0 (12/3). Gory had an 11 fight win streak snapped with that loss. Gory's fights have been a bit sporadic, fighting only 6 times since March. Another tough Slugger v. Slugger matchup awaits this week with Eldric's Ornery Spouse set to step in against Gory.
#15 - Caidin managed by Balrog - Cruiserweight Caidin sports an impressive mark of 9-1-0 (1/0) with the only blemish coming against the aforementioned Austin Millbarge (managed by Eddy Crown). Following that loss, Balrog's man quickly bounced back against Whoa Oh Jr. (whom he's victimized 3 times). Caidin currently holds the Australasia Regional title and is not schedul