In bracket-styled tournaments, why is seeding not randomized?

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Namely in fighting games, I’ve noticed that bracket seeding is often determined prior to the tournament through rankings — but, why not let it be randomized? What difference does a seeded and non seeded tournament make?

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The top-ranked individuals/teams are rewarded for their high ranking by getting an easier path to the championship.

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