Well, I just checked out the brackets, and there's some excellent matches coming up:
On the winners' side:
Rodney Morris vs. Sparky Ferrell [Sparky's been on the road for several months now, playing most every day, but I make Rodney a 2-to-1 favorite from his tournament experience in high-profile events.]
Jose Parica vs. Charlie "Hillbilly" Bryant: [Jose's in top gear after knocking down Archer, and he's tough to beat the closer he gets to the hotseat. Jose's my pick on this match-up.]
On the losers' side:
Thorsten Hohmann vs. Mika Immonen: [His disciplined lifestyle makes him the favorite in any event he enters, though Mika is a warrior. Thorsten all the way to win, place, or show at this UPA tournament.]
Rob Saez vs. Warren Kiamko: [Something about them Filipinos that gives them an edge. Warren's my pick to win this set.]
JMHO, FWIW!
JAM