Mew2King vs Hungrybox - Top 64 Winners' Semifinals: Melee Singles - TBH9 | Fox vs Puff

[@smithclaxton3357]

4 stock handwarmer to win the set true combo But seriously hes playing so good its like he never took a break

[@josiahmacfarlane4344]

I think it helped his mindset, even though it didn't help his game, which for him is a super good improvement.

[@DarkThomy]

When was that please?

[@alephbunchofnumbers]

@@DarkThomy a bit late but about 10:57

[@benzed37]

Both players played incredibly sloppy this set, but the fact that M2K was still able to out clutch Hbox, literally AKA clutchbox, is super impressive. His mentality always seems at it's best after he takes a break from the game.

[@adamc5478]

He's obviously rusty in tech but you can see his veteran tournament mentality is still there, and he had a lot of reads on Hbox.

[@yhvhfan]

Lol, I started laughing when M2K started practicing his Fox techskill in the middle of game 2. But to think that actually helped him win the set is crazy.

[@BaneOfXistence4]

That is the most M2K thing to do. But turning a liability into an advantage is smart. It may have added some tilt factor as well.

[@katiieeardley]

@@BaneOfXistence4 It's optimal, even.

[@michaeljs7704]

His caliber of player turns something like that into viability. It's like fuck it, "I will get killed at this rate. Super Saiyan 3"

[@papadelta9485]

helped his mindset. kept him calm instead of being discouraged after a 4 stock

[@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu]

So funny, its such bm. But its m2k so you know it just doing what he thinks is logical. But still its pretty good unintentional mind games.

[@johnnycamine]

the way hbox lifted of m2ks headphone during bans was adorable... hbox just knew how to handle it

[@thatdude3977]

I wanted him to put it back lol

[@CantBeBtanH]

What's the timestamp?

[@chrisnelsonchin]

@@CantBeBtanH @2:39

[@carbon13]

"I'm sorry I can't hear I have noise cancelling headphones" lol m2k

[@rat4992]

gotta love these two

[@ubberJakerz]

M2Ks mentality has changed so much. Doing that mid set handwarmer instead of SDing is so impressive

[@michaeljs7704]

Is that really a thing? Ppl give up the rest of their stock if they aren't feeling the wavedash? 🤣 Always thought it looked weird

[@ubberJakerz]

@@michaeljs7704 It isn't really a thing but M2K did it 😅 what a legend.

[@il100374]

@Adi Kancharla 😂😂😂

[@Boyzby]

Being a Mew2King fan, the lows feel pretty low, but the highs are probably the highest any fan can get from watching their favorite Melee player win. All hail the king!

[@Bubblemation]

Agreed. Although, I think the Mang0 fan lows can hit even harder. These past few years have been a bit hard when you expect such high level play. M2K is in a similar situation but it's been so long since his reign that you just don't expect as much. That does make it even more hype when he does well though

[@katiieeardley]

After a week-long lead up of hearing M2K say stuff like 'I'm going to be rusty, don't expect a lot' and top players being fairly pessimistic about his run due to his hiatus r.e. bracket projection, this is TOP SHIT! I'm not even a die-hard fan though I've always respected him, but he won the hearts of the people w/ this one.

[@sp0tty-v2b]

Respect for that Thousand Arms pfp

[@Bubblemation]

@@katiieeardley This tournament was certainly legendary. I've been following the scene for about 7-8 years, and this is easily in my top 3 tournies of all time. Only thing more hype would have been Mang0 vs M2K in the grand finals. I'm so happy with the results though. Great job by everyone who played.

[@benjaminratthe9904]

@@Bubblemation Dude I literally just thought that. We need Mango vs. M2K Grands for the culture lmao

[@TC-ve9rn]

Hbox got reversed clutched this time

[@eraykaan]

clutch2king

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

m2k "sorry I can't hear you..." 2:42 hbox being hbox pulls the headphones off m2k. Whats funny is during the ibdw match the commentators even addressed m2k yelling because he leaves the headphones on.

[@TDansVids]

lmao and look at IBDW's face as he walks by during that moment

[@river-t4y]

GO! Game 1 - 4:17 Game 2 - 9:31 Game 3 - 11:45 Game 4 - 16:02 Game 5 - 19:13

[@Sgobbotinou74]

River thanks !

[@dang579]

Thank you for this blessing

[@umi5082]

13:14 M2k: “I swear to god if you jump one more time I’m gonna do it”

[@tobyvision]

That was amazing.

[@TheBeggies95]

This man really came back and beat the number 1 player after a 9 months break

[@SaturnSnapple]

THATS MY BOY KING OF THE MEWS

[@BrozdoVSN]

*King Of The Universe

[@nathaniellee5277]

BrozdoVSN God of everything

[@Killerbee_McTitties]

@@BrozdoVSN you mean Rocky

[@pIayingwithmahwii]

@@Killerbee_McTitties i get that reference

[@rjiang15]

Mid-set handwarmer really paid off huh.

[@caden6175]

10:57 watching this live was actually the funniest thing

[@katiieeardley]

ahaha yeah, chat be like 'HE'S BECOMING OPTIMISED' and they were right

[@Corrifa]

Mew2king will always be the Hero we need

[@jayp4772]

Really the first one to bridge the divide between melee, brawl, and so on. Return of the King.

[@emmbeesea]

The craziest set of the tournament. Ho one could've expected this. Looking like The Big House (3)^2. The Return of the King, Part 2.

[@MyAce8]

As a die hard m2k who always was the annoying kid arguing that m2k if he didn't doubt himself would be the best knew this would happened in my heart of hearts

[@riccardoaversa9299]

Just sayin if he beats zain he goes against a spacie next

[@Saskaruto16]

@@MyAce8 Dude even Armada has said that. Armada has said when M2K is playing his best, he is the best player in the world. Better than the other gods even at their best. That's absurd coming from the actual Melee GOAT himself. Depression just sucks man. It's turned so many M2K wins into lesser placings just from losing one set. Any tournaments where he doesn't lose a set, he just steamrolls.

[@Saskaruto16]

@Lmao I Play Kat He's my favorite player too. But from what he has said and described, he has depression. He's even said it himself. It's actually a very common thing for people with high intelligence, and even more common for people with high functioning autism/asperger's. So being a very smart guy with aspergers, it's not suprising. That also explains his feelings of worthlessness and self hatred, which are very likely to happen in high pressure situations like what has happened to M2K in the past. Though he has gotten a lot better at not getting as depressed when he starts losing, hopefully he's had a good mindset adjustment now and worked on that more while he's been retired from Melee.

[@dedmanwalken8565]

I told M2k he killed it after the set and that it reminded me of BH3 and all he said was how bad he is now compared to back then lol

[@SMEARGLEX75]

This does give me hope for M2K winning a Major. I hope he wins, as its been a while.

[@sersmiles1635]

since his past melee summit so last year?

[@Liimbozo]

hes been taking a break most of the time since his last win lol

[@zzzlucid_dreams7560]

CEO 2018, goml 2018, mom con 2018, smash con 2018. All had better placements than this one, this is literally one of the worst tournaments he has had sense summit (his last win, less than a year ago). Which is understandable considering he's been gone for a better part of a year

[@BaconMix42]

@@zzzlucid_dreams7560 summit 6 was more than a year ago. also, his last tourney was at Genesis where he got 33rd. I think this is a pretty spectacular placing

[@zzzlucid_dreams7560]

@@BaconMix42 lol one bad placement and its reasonable to think they will never be a top player again. Your just looking at one tournament out of like 11 sense summit, if you look at all the tournaments sense summit its subpar. Not a bad performance but M2K is M2K. He isn't someone to overlook or underestimate.

[@benji417]

THE RETURN OF 07 YAYSON! I've never felt nothing after a 4 stock before.

[@melvinsheaddacquiri7635]

why does m2k look like he's always just about to say something

[@michaeljs7704]

Because he is. u would be surprised+ he has a mouth on him. But no talking during a match

[@bootoffline6927]

He’s probably thinking and you can recognize he’s talking to himself I do that shit honestly

[@Medallyon]

Looks like a habit or sonething like ocd

[@nathandiehl5187]

15:30 : Vish sees the tournament winner coming from a mile away. The sharp intake of breath. "NO!" Makes me laugh everytime

[@Umbral-Hero]

Dude, M2K's mentality is so obviously better. I'm so happy for him

[@katiieeardley]

1000% justified staying up 'till 4am in Australia

[@Athesies]

Yeah I dont think ive ever been more happy to have a trash sleep schedule until this tournament

[@broshi1752]

This just in: Melee #1 player loses to some ultimate guy Btw Good job M2K

[@bengg503]

RESEARCH

[@Noah-kq3bd]

m2k took a break he doesn’t just play ultimate

[@SpongeKiller42]

@@Noah-kq3bd You missed the joke

[@drowsemary]

That happened back at smash n splash and smashcon, it's old news

[@Wheatsolo]

Not too surprising really. Melee isn't even a smash game. Smash ultimate players have an unfair advantage.

[@dustinseth1]

I get so much joy from all the “the king has returned” talk every time M2K gets a good one.

[@DawnHibiki]

Mew2King hasn't been playing Melee so much this year, yet his Fox just beat HBox. Let's go, Mew2King!

[@namenamename390]

3:10 I'm guessing they're warming up, but I love how concentrated they both look

[@mrm64]

This is CRAZY, great job M2K and good run HBox. This just makes me wanna see PPMD return so bad and have a comeback like this...

[@felixvanderspek1293]

That mid-set handwarmer is hilarious, what a baller

[@BrozdoVSN]

plumbers don't wear ties at 12:54

[@rasterroo]

Mew2king is one of strangest top players in melee. The obsession with grinding tech skill, even during matches, makes me think he just sees the game very differently from the majority. Glad he's still part of the game though. Honestly, his mentality is his biggest strength and weakness at the same time. I hope he comes back to melee and makes a resurgence next year. His style of play is actually pretty amazing to watch when he is feeling his marth and what not.

[@ReiShaoKhan]

I thought the era of the gods was done. Maybe we just need them to awaken again.

[@katiieeardley]

can someone pls convince Armada to awaken

[@haniii3]

@@katiieeardley maybe if mango keeps winning more armada will want to come back, and god i hope pp makes his fabled return next year

[@ReiShaoKhan]

@@haniii3 I have been waiting years for the kreygasm. I can be patient, but I do think if PPMD returned... that might be what reawakens Armada.

[@ReiShaoKhan]

@Adi Kancharla He is already looking a bit better on his channel, but it's hard to say when he will feel ready for the grind again. If he started entering, then it would be great. He adds an element to dynamic among players you don't really see too much right now.

[@katiieeardley]

@@ReiShaoKhan How fucking sick would a summit skit of PPMD and Armada returning from the shadows to save melee be? lmao

[@NotaUnfamiliar]

This makes me unbelievably happy

[@Germexican6f]

Thanks to Hax$ I can now see that at 7:06 Hungrybox ASDIs down to hit the ground and is not CCing since he is still in landing lag when he gets hit. Praise be to the one whose hands died for ours to live on

[@RI-pe3sq]

10:56 training mode

[@IAMTHESLIME_]

LETS GO MEW2KINGGGGGG

[@Boogieboy138]

Honestly after this set, Mew2King is the true winner of this whole tournament.

[@7tales357]

he definitely won in the eyes of many viewers.

[@smackanation]

Mew2King: "I'm sorry I can't hear you that good" HungryBox: *Pulls off part of Mew2King's headphones* 😂😂

[@PokeGar]

WHAT AN AMAZING SET OMG

[@Phazix]

18:59 Ultra Instinct

[@alwaystired4506]

I don’t even play melee and I lose my shit over Mew2King. He’s just that hype

[@facta26]

hbox has always had animated body language, but i have never seen him look so flustered and nervous.. really showed up in his gameplay. lasers were probably the most impactful decision for m2k's victory. fun set to watch.

[@linebeck1381]

I think the tech-skill thing triggered Juan you can see visible frustration when he tries to kill M2K but keeps getting hit

[@Awes0m3n3s5]

Both players look amazing in this set, M2K bringing some new spices and recipes to his style, and Hbox adapting well and being clean himself. The way theyre side stepping each other is some dbz action

[@johnnycamine]

chillin best commentator free. vish is pretty good too

[@Wishkey04]

man, I love the stage ban overlay

[@pastamanhd6251]

The king is back to reclaim his throne

[@sayabraw]

JASON ZIMMERMAN IS MOPPING THE FLOOR

[@SaturnSnapple]

This sets goin down in history

[@PhatPazzo]

Being a fan of both these players, this was an awesome game to watch 😄

[@kingchuckfinley]

M2k is heart and soul of not only the smash community, but the gaming community in general. Protect this man.

[@Redfire8338]

Melee just isn't the same without M2K, Welcome back

[@JonahPlayss]

one of the greatest sets i've ever watched!

[@user-hd4pj8yf9s]

havent seen this much m2k promise since he won summit..

[@n5nr186]

god damnit i love you jason

[@esstea2345]

M2k is actually statistically the best player vs hbox in game 5 situations I believe. M2k almost always wins game5 sets, the sets he loses are always 3-1 or 3-0. He’s heavily favored vs him in game5s and hbox is actually aware of this, he alluded to it at the mlg tourney M2k said puff carries you btw in Twitter. I think he’s lost maybe two game 5 sets since 2015 vs hbox

[@AMPAChannel]

so far my fave tourney of this year. crazy sets after crazy sets.

[@il100374]

Just me or did it feel like the upsmash at 15:33 hit harder than most?? Got damn

[@bootoffline6927]

il100374 it takes heart to hit an up smash like that

[@eduardovillarreal5368]

*Literally walks and upsmash* What a punish!!

[@FBBHRULEZ]

A new Chapter in M2K has started. Thus begins the Age of New2King.

[@lanexyz]

Cody with the post set hug. What a homie

[@lanexyz]

That jersey is fucking sick

[@Keshaire]

18:58 nutbox

[@MagxNolia]

M2K was immaculate in that last stock

[@luckylucas8596]

Hbox’s last two stocks of game five were pure eustress gamer testosterone. These are the moments that make Melee special.

[@chinpokoman007]

Best melee set of the night... Love them both

[@ronnical2489]

This is still the set I rewatch the most. Idk it is just poetic in a beautiful way

[@R33V0]

This was nuts

[@jbb4105]

bruh this has been one of the best melee tournaments ina FAT minute ive never cheered so hard for m2k lmaoo

[@chiefbull1187]

Damn m2k looked calm cool and collected the whole set great work Jason good to have you back

[@ET-oq1vj]

Why does chillindude look like content aware scale chillindude

[@il100374]

Best tournament of the year, easy

[@piepie3295]

Hbox just lost to an unranked player.... washed?!?!

[@piepie3295]

@@namiflowers00 lol it was a joke

[@FoUr-ko1rs]

Damnom Congratulations, you played yourself🤦‍♀️

[@glasshalfemtea]

Damnom thatsthejoke.png

[@magikarpwillsurvive2695]

Midset hand warmer is the new meta

[@akuwi]

Watching m2k vs hbox in 2019 is just awesome

[@thelordoftheweebs9501]

Mew2king been playing ultimate forever and comes to BH9 to beat hbox? What?! What is this? The most hype set I've been able to see in this modern age. Let's go mew2king!

[@Nerex7]

Who needs Christmas when we got M2K bringing the presents early? The best Melee timeline

[@lambchu6459]

M2ks fox is actually the perfect thing to challenge hbox. I sooo suprised m2k was worried about coming back to melee. He hasnt lost ANYTHING in terms of skill. Way to put on a show.

[@dorohime7001]

Vish: Mew2King? More like... NEW2KING. Chillin: Oh nice dude. Vish: Thanks- Chillin: That was really funny. LMAO I LOVE THESE TWO

[@AltrTheEgo]

This tournament has had so many hype sets

[@Thrallking]

YES THAT'S THE SPIRIT HBOX, NEVER SAY DIEEEEEE!

[@supersamc121]

M2K really came out and had 2 of the best sets of the year

[@tichris93]

20:10 might be one of the craziest whiff punishes ive ever seen

[@RapierNeedleCrime]

the king is back!

[@sarveshsrinivasan4298]

No Doubt, one of the Sets of the YEAR!!! Also, im not so happy hbox didnt SDI literally any upairs that set.

[@aristo_thechosen]

Big House 9 was a beautiful tournament

[@JustAaron94]

2:42 iBDW knows

[@sahnhalee4662]

Mew2King's reaction's so cuteee

[@raphaelchantigny7409]

Hbox's face when he dies at 9 from two shines (18:09) is how I feel when I get shine spiked/rested below 30

[@Scrattah]

holy shit, that was so intense, what a champion.

[@comettitun8087]

THIS WAS SO SATISFYING TO WATCH LETS GOOOO M2K

[@lambchu6459]

M2k looking goooood in that jersey. Return of the king baby.

[@vicenteschultzsolano255]

SUPER M2K 2 BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! THE KING IS BACK!

[@ReluctantReader]

m2k practicing tech is actually goat'd idea, like why the fuck not right, its free time focus on the next match.

[@quilesboy]

I love that hbox has to explain how to stage strike

[@Catto077]

my faith in humanity has been restored

[@acxrn]

13:01 a Renaissance painting

[@kandemJV]

Let's go M2K! That was insane!

[@fablez]

that was INSANE!!!! As a TL fan I would have rather had Hbox win it, but much respect to the OG M2K. gg's.

[@mocha7952]

That tournament winner fastfall holy god. I love m2k.

[@rickyspanish2833]

M2k plays this matchup the best hands down

[@ShadowD3mon25]

The King RETURNS