The Fight 2016
One of two Ranking Events taking place this weekend (click here for info on Button Mashers 2016), The Fight takes place at Bogota, Colombia on June 5th. There are several international players expected to compete, including China’s PandaTV|Dark Jiewa, USA’s EG|K-Brad and UK’s Melty|Will2Pac. The top local players will defend their turf, however, with Brook|Misterio, who took 1st place at Lima Salty 3, among them! Be sure to watch all of the action on the live stream!
Official Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/560505980797623/596937980487756/
Prominent Players Expected to Attend (In No Particular Order):
- PandaTV|Dark Jiewa (China): Competed at Capcom Cup in 2015 and this season he’s placed twice in top 8 for CPT North America events; at Texas Showdown y Northwest Majors. He’s definitely the strongest contender of the event.
- EG|K-Brad (USA): EG|K-Brad has taken top 16 in four CPT events already this season, including a 2nd place finish at Jam Festival in Brazil. He and his Cammy are hungry for 1st!
- Brook |ANV |ON Misterio (Chile): Two weeks after taking Lima Salty 3 CPT, he’s ready to secure a spot as the highest ranked Latin American player.
- Chancho Kay (Chile): This season he took 2nd place in Lima Salty 3 and, along with Misterio, they represent the Chilean drive to take the top places in the region.
- DT Pikoro (Peru): At the moment he’s got a target on his back for being the strongest Peruvian Street Fighter 5 player. He placed 3rd in Lima Salty 3 and he’s ready for a runback in The Fight.
- Melty|Will2Pac (UK): After taking several top 8s in European events, this Laura player wants to conquer the Latin region.
- ON Px Rocklandkyo: A seasoned King of Fighters player in events such as EVO or Furia Tica, Rocklandkyo is ready to be a top challenger in Street Fighter 5.
- Px Lm3: One of the most renowned players in the Colombian Street Fighter scene since Street Fighter 4. Lm3 has traveled abroad and faced many opponents with his footsie-based style and reactions.
- TSD Gx IoRos: Last year he was one of the few Colombian players to score points in the Capcom Pro Tour. IoRos has experience is tournaments such as EVO and has great reactions.
- Serpentaurus: He was the top Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Colombian player, taking many tournaments in Colombia. Now he’s become a contender and is ready to play his way to secure points.
- TSD Gx Moro: A great Chun-Li player with tournament experience against competitors such as Xian.
Pools and Challonge Live Brackets here.
Live Stream Schedule:
| Pacific | Eastern | Local (Bogota Columbia) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pools | 8AM – 12PM | 11AM – 3PM | 10AM – 2PM |
| Top 16 | 12PM – 1PM | 3PM – 4PM | 2PM – 3PM |
| Top 8 | 1PM – 3PM | 4PM – 6PM | 3PM – 5PM |