How is the battle of Samus and Ridley, which I believe was very awesome in the first Metroid Prime, losing to a couple of kids with monsters that fight until one side "faints"?
How could the battle of Pokemon Trainer Red and Rival Blue, which I believe was very awesome in the first Pokemon Red and Blue, lose to a girl and a dragon that fight until one side "dies?"
You pose an interesting question, Cyclone314. You've been, and will certainly continue to be, given answers which may be correct. Only you can determine what is correct, however. Look into your heart.
(Spoilers: the answer is because Red vs. Blue has more votes)