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{{Infobox Smasher
{{Infobox Smasher
| name          = Samuel Felinton
| name          = Samuel Felinton
| alias        =  
| alias        = TheSamFZ
| image        =  
| image        =  
| mainssbu      = King K. Rool
| mainssbu      = King K. Rool
| 2ndmainssbu  = Min Min
| former sponsors={{Team|Taipan Esports}}
| former sponsors={{Team|Taipan Esports}}
| skillssbu    = Low level
| skillssbu    = Low level
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| country      = USA
| country      = USA
}}
}}
'''Samuel Felinton''' (also known as '''TheSamFZ''') is a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' [[Tournament Organizer]] from West Virginia, who co-mains {{SSBU|King K. Rool}} and {{SSBU|Min Min}}. He is most known for being the co-founder and majority owner of the disbanded esports organization {{Team|Taipan Esports}}.
'''Samuel Felinton''' (also known as '''TheSamFZ''') is a ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' [[Tournament Organizer]] from West Virginia, who mains {{SSBU|King K. Rool}}. He is most known for being the co-founder and majority owner of the disbanded esports organization {{Team|Taipan Esports}}.


On April 3rd, 2021, TheSamFZ held his first tournament<ref>{{cite web|url=https://start.gg/tournament/taipan-ultimate-singles-3/events|title=TheSamFZ's first tournament}}</ref>. As of January 1st, 2022, TheSamFZ has hosted over 100 tournaments and distributed over $5,000 in prize pools. Out of these tournaments, his most popular series is the [[Taipan Smash Singles]], [[Smash After Dark]], and the [[Taipan Holiday Tournaments]]. As of November 17th, 2021, TheSamFZ became an official Trolli League tournament organizer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheSamFZ/status/1461189816897441796|title=TheSamFZ x League Trolli}}</ref>.
On April 3rd, 2021, Samuel Felinton held his first tournament<ref>{{cite web|url=https://start.gg/tournament/taipan-ultimate-singles-3/events|title=TheSamFZ's first tournament}}</ref>. As of January 1st, 2022, TheSamFZ has hosted hundreds and distributed over $10,000 in prize pools. Out of these tournaments, his most popular series are the [[Taipan Smash Singles]], [[Smash After Dark]], and the [[Taipan Holiday Tournaments]]. As of November 17th, 2021, TheSamFZ became an official Trolli League tournament organizer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/TheSamFZ/status/1461189816897441796|title=TheSamFZ x League Trolli}}</ref>. On September 12th, 2022, Samuel Felinton along side [Keeg] closed Taipan Esports' operations until further notice<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SamFelinton/status/1569442301596045312|title=Taipan Esports Closes Operations}}</ref>.


Outside of tournament organizing, TheSamFZ has a small shout and broadcasting career. On June 11th, 2021, TheSamFZ became a streamer for the {{Team|Smash Crew Server}}. Three months later, on September 1st, 2021, he streamed his final crew battle. Within that period, he was able to stream upwards of 100 crew battles, including a [[Smashcords]] Team Hero v.s. Team Shulk crew battle<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G6lY5qSufE&t|title=Team Hero v.s. Team Shulk Smashcords Crewbattle}}</ref>.
Outside of tournament organizing, Samuel Felinton has a minor broadcasting career. On June 11th, 2021, TheSamFZ became a streamer for the {{Team|Smash Crew Server}}. Three months later, on September 1st, 2021, he streamed his final crew battle. Within that period, he could stream upwards of 100 crew battles, including a [[Smashcords]] Team Hero v.s. Team Shulk crew battle<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G6lY5qSufE&t|title=Team Hero v.s. Team Shulk Smashcords Crewbattle}}</ref>.


Besides Taipan Esports, TheSamFZ has also founded many other projects. Some of the more popular ones are the [https://twitter.com/WvEsports_Board WV board of Esports], and the [https://twitter.com/TheTeamFZ Team FZ]. He also has won many awards for his young entrepreneur talent, like the [https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/835136615067942912/903387554672435230/THESAMFZ_ECS_REWARD.png?width=1083&height=609 ECS Young Entrepreneur of the year award].
Besides Taipan Esports, Samuel Felinton has also founded many other projects including [https://twitter.com/WvEsports_Board WV board of Esports], and the [https://twitter.com/TheTeamFZ Team FZ]. He also has won many awards for his young entrepreneurial talent, like the [https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/835136615067942912/903387554672435230/THESAMFZ_ECS_REWARD.png?width=1083&height=609 ECS Young Entrepreneur of the year award].


==Tournaments hosted==
==Tournaments hosted==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*TheSamFZ also hosts Rocket League and Valorant tournaments for [[Taipan Esports]].
*Samuel Felinton is a current contributor to SmashWiki and Liquipedia.
*TheSamFZ is also a current contributor for the SmashWiki and Liquipedia.
*The first two tournaments TheSamFZ ran were private tournaments exclusive to Taipan Esports-sponsored players and crew members.
* The first two tournaments TheSamFZ ran were private tournaments exclusive to Taipan Esports sponsored players and crew members.
* TheSamFZ also has released and published Teenager Business <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3NGJFJH/ref=dbs_a_def_awm_bibl_vppi_i0|title=Teenager Business Book published by Samuel Felinton}}</ref>, a book on basics of entrepreneurship.
* TheSamFZ also has released and published Teenager Business <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B3NGJFJH/ref=dbs_a_def_awm_bibl_vppi_i0|title=Teenager Business Book published by Samuel Felinton}}</ref>, a book on basics of entrepreneurship.


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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://twitter.com/TheSamFZ Twitter account]
*[https://twitter.com/SamFelinton Twitter account]
*[https://www.twitch.tv/thesamfz_off Twitch channel]


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