I bought this game a day or two ago and beat it before starting on Wi-Fi. The only mode I can ever seem to find opponents on is the Rank matches, but that's to be expected.

I'm having a bit of trouble increasing my rank, though. I tend to go on a winning streak up to about 300-500 points before being dragged back down to zero by some particularly skilled player or players. The thing is that every one of them sem to be in the habit of launching an upwards combo attack, then keeping a steady barrage in midair where it's impossible to get a guard in. Inavoidable attacks are a basic in most every fighter, but it's a bit over-the-top when it doesn't cost the player anything. (In this case, Spiritual Power/Pressure)

It's been rather obnoxious thus far, but the only conclusion I've come to as to why I keep falling victim to it is that, apparently, I suck too much to pull it off myself. So, I'm wondering if any of you have any tips on how to pull this off or how to better counter it? (I'm guarding as much as possible as is.)

Also... if anyone would be willing to answer this (assuming it's not a problem with my copy of the game), why does Wi-Fi SP score drop back down to 0 every time you play it? Do you have to raise yourself a seat in order to save the results?

There's no such thing as the 'best' in any one game, and I can't stand tiers for that reason. I might actually take this to heart if you'd bothered typing even a fraction of it in proper English. If you can't answer my question with an ounce of dignity, I'd appreciate it if you didn't answer it at all.