Oscarus

But the prediction was accurate. And... kinda predictable - writers didn't want to create a second Lance vs Leon match. While Diantha's win was upsetting, because Lance is one of the fan-favorites, after all, she deserves a major win... also because of how dirty she was made in the games. 

Speaking of games, you have no idea how much I want those smarks to stop mixing game and anime logic, in the topic of battling. In anime there are no levels, no base stats, natures reflect Pokemon's personality, not number calculations, and Pokemon won't falter to one supereffective move; those what matters are skills, talent, power, bonds, etc. - not some goddamn, stinky numbers, and that comes from an experienced mathematician. 

To paraphrase Flora: "There's a thing called 'shutting' up. You should try it sometimes" - that's what I'd love to say to those pseudo-smart-asses. 

...returning to topic... 

That match was miles better than Leon vs Alain, because it actually was a match, and both have shown fangs. But... It could be better. 

And by that I mean; which goes to the entire tournament; have all matches be Full Battles, and have them last 2 or even 3 full episodes each. 

Still, Lance vs Diantha wasn't a flop, but wasn't a blockbuster either. Still, a major improvement.