The Middle Earth Popularity Cup

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The second round offered plenty of good and even matches but few surprises. The biggest upset was without a doubt the demise of Frodo Baggins himself, at the hands of the relatively obscure Beleg Strongbow.

A few statistics so far:

Gandalf has received 24 votes so far in total which is 5 more than Galadriel who comes second.

In matches between a character born in the first age and a character born in the third age, the first age player has come out on top 75 % of the times.

Three of the nine members of the fellowship is still in the running. Five character are representing the Silmarillion while four are representing The Lord Of The Rings.

Odds from Betberry:
17/6 Gandalf; 5/1 Sam; 7/1 Boromir; 12/1 Túrin; 15/1 Maedhros, Galadriel; 50/1 Sauron; 100/1 Beleg

The quarter finals:

Beleg Strongbow (8) - Sauron (6)
Maedhros (6) - Boromir (8)

Gandalf (7) - Galadriel (6)
Samwise (6) - Túrin (10)