Yeah Dixon, i do see many deleamours that every scenario offers.The main component under the way it is at present lies in the basic princaple that exists.That princaple supposes a favored fighter who is ranked number one,and then rated in order of who is the next best 2 , 3 ,4. So the top four are found, and we call them POOL A... POOL B are ranked, and then assigned to their ranking in pool B. then matchups can be found by order,pool A number 1 v pool B number 1. The idea that the winner on the night is the best fighter, period ,is erronous.The results are subject to so many variables that you could fill a book and still be missing something. I agree in princaple to your supposition that Andrew, Peter, and Steve are the top 3. How do you go about finding the other fighters rankings?.Do you take the same approach as the main sanctioning bodies do, and decide the order that way, or just choose randomly to suit yourself.If you pick the top 4 accurately, isnt it even more crucial to our fighters that the number 1 ranked fighter of the tourament doesnt have an easy journey by fighting the lowest ranked fighter in the squad. Can you share your method,not that you have to, but its helpful to maintain transparency. Gee BOA I got to use that word you taught me!