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Pros Picks for the GSL Season 5 Finals

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Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-18 07:09:06
March 18 2011 03:21 GMT
#1
Hello everyone!

I saw a post earlier about a Pros Pick feature for the upcoming GSL finals. As an MMA fan I read the ones Sherdog does all the time, and when I was running my MMA site did them also for a time.

So since I know most of the pros, I sort of thought it would be cool to collect their opinions!

So I asked "Who do you think will win (July or MC) and why?", and here's what I got (will be updating as I get more replies):

Attero
MC because he never lets his opponent take the advantage


Axslav
MC, good early game micro and july plays aggresive


Bad
MC, Protoss


bLuR
MC! Cause protoss is extremely strong vs Z, and MC is amazing at taking advantage of every mistake his opponent makes.


desRow
It is a very close call. I've been loving how july plays lately and agressive zergs are the most scary one. However, I need to support my protoss brother and I think MC has a great BW background and is very talented at SC2 so I believe he will beat july.
Just like he did in Season 3


djWHEAT
July. Cause he inspires me! July Zerg has a style that makes me excited as a Zerg player... So regardless of the outcome I expect awesome games!


Future
MC, he had been dominating lately and after seeing the last time they clashed it is clear MC is in a different league the July. Maybe in the future July will be ready but MC takes the series this time.


Jinro
MC, its PvZ between best player in the world and a huge underdog. PvZ is hard enough as it is without having to play the far and away best player in sc2


KawaiiRice
MC - he plays Protoss


KiWiKaKi
MC probably, cause he abuse like no one else


IdrA
mc julys bad mcs protoss


iNcontroL
MC cause he is better


iNkA
mc cus he a boss


Machine
MC, because hes Protoss


Masq
MC isn't going to lose to any bust, which seems to be julys strongpoint
If July can catch MC offguard with something sneaky, he can win. But MC is going to expect it and have forcefield ready I think


Ret
MC because he's a boss


Rookie (formerly ReachTheSky)
I think that July will win some unorthodox aggression, MC won't be ready for it


Ryze
I pick MC to win, I think he is going to have a more confident mental state against july going into the match given his previous wins. This will allow him to play more comfortably on stage and I expect to see him play at his potential when they face off, & I dont think july can handle MC playing at his best


Stalife
MC b/c he's perfect, and also protoss is OP atm


Sheth
MC. too good of solid style


SLush
MC. More experience and worst MU for july, and its a bo7 so less luck


ThisIsJimmy
July because hes a golden mouse winner and hes old school , and i want him to win, therefore he will win ! Also, its torches team so you gotta root for him.p.


TT1
MC. Cus hes imba, and july sux and mc is an abuser.


Whiplash
MC,hes 2-0 on julyzerg.and he plays in a style that can handle julyzerg's hyperaggressiveness. I anticipate it will go 3-1 for MC, and 90% that july 6 pools game 1


Zelniq
It will be close, but July's aggressive style will overall hurt him a bit more than it will help. MC will take the series 4-3, but it will be a close final game.


Right now the standings are at:

July - 3
MC - 22
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GoodRamen
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States713 Posts
March 18 2011 03:22 GMT
#2
MC will take the win
#1 Fantasy Fan!!!!
DystopiaX
Profile Joined October 2010
United States16236 Posts
March 18 2011 03:26 GMT
#3
MC, but it would be awesome if July won.
skrzmark
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1528 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-18 03:32:25
March 18 2011 03:27 GMT
#4
4-2 is gonna be the score in MC's favor just like it says in the OP.

MC wins first 2 maps July wins next 2 then MC wins the last 2.
We got them GOM TvT's and them mlGG's
Vansetsu
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States1454 Posts
March 18 2011 03:33 GMT
#5
This GSL's finals is truly a win win situation. We could have our first 2 time GSL champion, or we can have a BW legend take what is currently the most prestigious tournament in SC2.

To be honest, if it were any other protoss then MC I'd give July a small advantage, but MC has such amazing control. If July is going to play his game, he's going to need to make whatever aggression he puts out work. I think if July doesn't make big splashes when he takes any chances, he will auto loose vs the consistency of MC's play.
Only by overcoming many obstacles does a river become - デイヴィ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ド
Shooks
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia256 Posts
March 18 2011 03:43 GMT
#6
July wants to win bad, it's going to be closer then what people think, MC will still take it though.
rebuffering
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada2436 Posts
March 18 2011 03:44 GMT
#7
great post. if this isn't already a monthly thread, it should be. I am also a big mma fan, and hearing it from the pros is always enjoyable. mc ftw.
http://www.twitch.tv/rebufferingg
Jumbled
Profile Joined September 2010
1543 Posts
March 18 2011 03:46 GMT
#8
It'll be close, but MC is too ruthless. He never goes for anything wacky or any longshots, just picks the tactics most likely to outright kill his opponent and executes them perfectly.
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50120 Posts
March 18 2011 03:47 GMT
#9
July 4-1.
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Eeeegor
Profile Joined April 2005
Australia809 Posts
March 18 2011 03:48 GMT
#10
Definitely MC. 4-1 or 4-2
Day9 Made Me Do It
Tabbris
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Bangladesh2839 Posts
March 18 2011 03:53 GMT
#11
Yeah its ganna be MC. I honestly dont get impressed when watching julyzerg play. He doesent have that "air on invisibility" as incontrol would say
L3g3nd_
Profile Joined July 2010
New Zealand10461 Posts
March 18 2011 03:54 GMT
#12
Lol @ zergs complaining about toss.

"MC, Protoss."

MC, Because hes Protoss"
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Torenhire
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States11681 Posts
March 18 2011 03:55 GMT
#13
I'm expecting MC, but if Stork v Fantasy taught me anything, it's that whenever you do a "pro's choice" thing, it always ends up kicking you in the ass later.

SirJolt: Well maybe if you weren't so big and stupid, it wouldn't have hit you.
tw!tch
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States563 Posts
March 18 2011 03:55 GMT
#14
On March 18 2011 12:26 DystopiaX wrote:
MC, but it would be awesome if July won.

exactly what I was thinking
emythrel
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United Kingdom2599 Posts
March 18 2011 03:56 GMT
#15
Wow, thats a pretty one sided poll. Even some of the T's calling it based on the fact he's protoss.

I think its gonna be close, and as much as i'd love to see July take it.... I have to go with MC this season, maybe next season for July.
When there is nothing left to lose but your dignity, it is already gone.
Baltor
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States171 Posts
March 18 2011 03:58 GMT
#16
On March 18 2011 12:55 tw!tch wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 18 2011 12:26 DystopiaX wrote:
MC, but it would be awesome if July won.

exactly what I was thinking


Gotta jump on the bandwagon for this one.

Awesome post, by the way, Diamond. Thanks for making it; it's nice to see the pros' opinions on the finals.
raf3776
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1904 Posts
March 18 2011 03:59 GMT
#17
July!! He wants the win and he knows how to win. Hes gonna suprise everyone and then well have a julyzerg banner next season. The GOD is back
WWJD (What Would Jaedong Do)
kash2k
Profile Joined November 2010
139 Posts
March 18 2011 04:00 GMT
#18
"It's not the first time July is facing a Protoss who seems unbeatable" - OSL Final 2008.

I wish July to win, but ye....MC does looks much stronger atm.
Cheering for Kyrix, Genius, SlayerSBoxer and ret!
blade55555
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States17423 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-18 04:02:14
March 18 2011 04:01 GMT
#19
lolol loved how like quite a few of the comments were "mc because he's protoss".

But I do think MC will win. I don't see July's aggressiveness working as well but we shall see ^_^

Also who's bad? Never heard of him but you said you got from pro's while I don't think some of them are pro's just wondering who bad is never heard of him
When I think of something else, something will go here
darmousseh
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States3437 Posts
March 18 2011 04:04 GMT
#20
Lol, wow the pros really think that mc will win just because he's protoss? hahahaha. Seriously it's ok to admit that mc is good not just because of his race.
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