Zain vs Axe - Swiss Pools: Round 2 Melee Singles - Smash Summit 9 | Marth vs Pikachu

[@NicholasSunderland]

14:45 trif sounds like Mario getting hit at high percent

[@deadmanwalking7953]

lmfao

[@CR_Castle]

Really good comment

[@KnIfEzZv2]

lmaoooooo

[@varunagajoashan1054]

I LiKe It

[@jacobb6871]

Bro, I snorted so hard. Thank you

[@poleon2003]

Fun Fact: Axe has never lost to a Marth player in a serious Tournament match since PewPewU at NorCal Regionals 2013.

[@TromboneMachine]

@LionHeartTV Películas Movie Film m2k plays sheik vs axe

[@kingj521]

Also a fun fact: when Axe Pikachu throws a PokeBall. Marth is what comes out

[@favourites4]

I think if he plays Zain again this weekend Zain will win

[@mew2kid252]

@@favourites4 possibly, I think he kind of choked a bit after losing game 3. If he can pull it together like at Genesis 7, he has a good chance IMO

[@SquattingxBear]

JFC srs?

[@henryreturns1397]

- Axe got upset in Genesis 7 in pools - Zain became Gensis 7 champion - In summit, Axe reverse 3-0 Zain in a last hit , last stock set. Melee is sick

[@JACOBJMCNAUGHTON]

Yes

[@melikmourali2072]

Who did Axe lose to?

[@brian2189114]

@@melikmourali2072 Panda and Plup

[@whyistheresky]

Melee is fucking sick.

[@TheSpaceOpera]

Jesus Christ i nearly screamed during the end of game 5. Some of the hypest melee I’ve ever seen

[@charlie3253]

Ajay Prabhat i screamed

[@Miitsu222]

I was screaming lmao

[@NeoNoggie]

I was like "OH MY GOD" right as he executed that last up-air up-B to ledge drop-nair, and my wife was like "WHAT HAPPENED" and I was like "AXE IS A BALLER THATS WHAT"

[@zipar3132]

Axe: Somebody call a 3-0. But not for me.

[@jfmedits1577]

fuckin hilarious

[@n4riko]

OHHHHHHHH

[@emiliano6585]

This set was pure fire. My hands were sweating so much and I wasn't even playing. I can only imagine the pressure both players felt in that close game 5.

[@Haywire5714]

Seeing the incredible matchup knowledge zain brought to the table this set, and also seing Axe's adaptation in neutral throughout the last 3 games was extraordinary. At the beginning of this set I wanted Zain to overcome this demon, but by the end I wanted Axe to win and he did in the most clutchgod way possible. One of my favorite sets of all time, and it will be exciting to see when Zain inevitably gets that win over Axe.

[@PKMNTrainerVic]

This set alone definitely solidifies axe as a top 5 player. Holy shit that was amazing.

[@szpsubzero11]

Super hype match!!

[@marlz11]

I felt the same way. I wanted Zain to win initially but Axe's determination in the face of such odds made me root for him in the end. The fact that Axe is able to push such a character to its limits like that is a testament to his insane creativity and skills.

[@Greatermaxim]

Are you one of those outside of the top ten? Are you telling me you've never taken a set off Zain or Axe?

[@jerbearlee1681]

Melee is just a dope anime. Axe executed so many frame perfect moves on that last edge guard. He's sick and Zain played amazing as well. LONG LIVE MELEE

[@AwkwardTurtle311]

Fr a speed run and a fighting game

[@XC11301991]

Holy shit that comeback at the end was so hype, Let's Go Axe! Year of the Rat!

[@solowecr6840]

@Adam C. Madison Why you hating man

[@zipar3132]

Axe: Somebody call a 3-0. But not for me.

[@Dlord1PlayStation]

Zain vs Axe might be my favourite match up now. Every set of theirs is exhilarating!

[@Figgy20000]

Axe is up 8-0 against Zain, starting to get as bad as Zain-Sfat He almost clutched it this time though!!

[@Dlord1PlayStation]

@@Figgy20000 If someone mentioned to Zain that he's Axe's Sfat, I wonder how he'd react. XD at least he keeps them close.

[@Figgy20000]

@@Dlord1PlayStation No one beats Zain 17 times in a row!!!!!!!! *Except Axe

[@guillaumegalienne6351]

Zain globally often has super hype ends, like against Leffen and or Wizzy. There are surely other exemples.

[@AnonymouslyHidden]

if there were a crowd behind that TV, this would've easily been the loudest melee set of all time.

[@ammonstyles5224]

that was the most amazing play I've ever seen from axe. the way that zain played the matchup made it almost IMPOSSIBLE for pikachu. the fact that axe's brilliance in adapting and execution finally earned him the set win is absolutely amazing. you kids should take some time and think about how phenemonal of a player axe is. incredible man. love u jeffrey

[@whyistheresky]

Ammon Styles SO much love for Axe. My personal favorite Melee player. Zain is up there too.

[@choknater]

been playing/watching melee since 2003 and i can just say this is one of the highest level sets of all time

[@gabrielcastejon7914]

Axe has played better and Zain started flubbing at the end. But I don't care, this is one of my favorite sets

[@Flip-a-dip-dip]

I was watching this at work, and I was pretty much screeching at the top of my lungs at the last few seconds

[@CereaLover123]

Anyone else here before Axe and Zain play at Shine 2022?

[@Rom0.5]

This set was out of this world. My god, one of which I end up shouting in relief. Amazing set, great play from both Axe and Zain.

[@Exl6243]

And the undefeated record continues!!!

[@kungfurabbits]

9:55 I HAVE NEVER SEEN THAT BEFORE

[@lankyhanky7251]

Tornado his pop off kinda looked like a little kid temper tantrum hahahahah but it was a manly fucking play 😂

[@gwen6622]

also i like toph commenting about golden guardians at the beginning and then shouting GOLDEN GUARDIANS when zain gets the upsmash in game 5 lol. foreshadowing

[@TheBonnerBros]

This is one of the most exciting, nail biting sets I’ve seen in a long time.

[@Zimx02]

How many of you didn't realize that that "things are heating up" message at the beginning was going to be so ominous? Holy shit.

[@paxtonkocka3803]

This might be my favorite set of all time

[@gabrielcastejon7914]

This isn't grandfinals but this should be on every "top Melee comebacks" video, atleast at #3. What a crazy set

[@chanegun]

I think we can say for certain this is the best Marth-Pikachu set ever played

[@whatwhatwhatwhatwhat]

Don't worry guys, Zain will figure it out next set. *Nobody* beats Zain 9 times in a row..

[@Nobody-uj8oo]

I'm that good?

[@dat_lou5561]

@@Nobody-uj8oo r/usernamechecksout

[@hansfuerst6100]

lol comment aged poorly

[@adamice2526]

gotta edit this to 10 times in a row

[@devildickdeep]

LMAO 💀 9 times in a row ? 😂 goddamn thats too fucken funny Let’s make it 10 with Axe 🤣🤣🤣

[@molemanfan147]

Lets go Axe!

[@TheCalisthenicKing]

Historical comeback

[@allezgamingforever]

Axe's spirit is beyond belief. This set is THE best set of the 2020s. I can't wait for the future.

[@milesd0texe385]

That was an incredible set. What a treat coming home from work

[@RamzaBeoulves]

I'll admit I stopped believing but then Axe just did the thing and wow Both of them could beat me in my own dream

[@baumfrosch3090]

OMG, amazing set

[@theFROZEX]

Best set of Melee I've wirltnessed so far Congratulations to botg players this was next level

[@tunaste]

Zain has been part of some good ones. His set against Mango at Big House was another classic (although he took the L there too lol no shade).

[@whyistheresky]

Zain/Hbox at genesis seven killed me also.

[@OneArmedRetroGamer]

Mango leff gen 4

[@lkhhmk3281]

My hands were literally sweaty and my heart was pounding during game 5 last stock situation.

[@tunaste]

Haha loser I'm always cool under pressure with that attitude I'll 4 stock your ass lets netplay

[@emiliano6585]

Same here

[@CNDvidsCTM]

I was in a library and i popped off silently lmfao

[@JM43438]

i approve of trifs accent when speaking ingles, never loss it ples

[@Prodcig]

Honestly how zain player I think he is gonna be a a new god tbh

[@KyleDanielson42]

One of the greatest sets ive ever seen.

[@riffz6065]

Best set of summit so far. Axe is a beast. Truly the Marth slayer.

[@kchamp1239]

Holy shit. This was absolutely insane.

[@sunnygo8469]

Watched this set 1st thing in the morning and skipped the cup of coffee. Didn't need it.

[@NoteFlakez]

Axe went into the zone the last stock...

[@QuackGaming98]

THIS WAS INSANE TO WATCH LIVE LIKE SERIOUSLY WHAT A FUCKING MATCH

[@jamesflanagan6261]

Axe’s DI is so insane it inspires me to get better. How can you be so good at escaping combos AND living past 150% consistently?!

[@Mr.Monky420]

That was craziness at the end.

[@cross25011990]

Great entertaining melee. Thank you all for helping for this ! :) /ps. Axe didn't showed completly clean movement here.. and there were a lot missed gimp trys, but wtf zain this MU seemed to be 70% / 30 for marth lol

[@five_6_seven_8]

Absolutely sick match

[@Oromia64]

Axe is a fucking legend

[@fmakofmako]

What a fantastic match. I really recommend it for people reading comments before watching.

[@Diispaceyone]

Axe is so dope. I hope he travels more this year.

[@hamiltonnewhart3053]

Zain has gotten so damn good. I have a feeling that Zain will go on a win streak against Axe after this set. I saw so many adaptation and clear labwork from Zain that I think he is so close to solving the matchup

[@Exl6243]

@K D Theoretically, he has. But Axe has not lost to a Marth since 2013. He has been unbeatable so far.

[@negativesplits06]

@@Exl6243 So Axe has never lost to Zain, right?

[@Exl6243]

@@negativesplits06 Offline? Never. Online? I am not sure.

[@babydevil_X]

That last stock last game was probably the hypest thing I’ve ever seen

[@spage0]

God this is why we... God. Just, melee is SO SICK!

[@lambchu6459]

⚡Rewatching to get hyped for offline Axe again. Go Axe Go!~⚡

[@beauhendershot7911]

One of the greatest sets ever, underrated as fuck

[@samuelswinamer4939]

That was an incredible game.

[@Itsssmatt_]

This has to be the most INTENSE game whilst watching live! Incredible clutch by axe!

[@math_u6332]

0:06 epic foreshadowing

[@japanrocksgousa]

Best set of melee I've seen in a long time

[@NightCrafted]

THAT WAS SO CLUTCH

[@ROBGT-kl7lu]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Steph was a zain fan this man I crazy, I can’t wait to see what goes down in genesis good luck y’all

[@videojames]

you know its good when you pop off at home.

[@MATTierial]

The adaptation mid set from AXE is incredible. Zain came prepared, but AXE came focused!

[@emmbeesea]

Most hype set of the tournament thus far. Axe is still a Marth counter.

[@rat4992]

watching this live was probably as stressful as set 1 of royal flush grand finals. I was freaking the fuck out and I can’t believe axe made that comeback.

[@YesAltNo]

Let's go Axe! That last stock was super crazy!

[@ChristianTheChicken]

Insane set. Summit is so hype. Also, Hbox is such an Axe fanboy lol.

[@NotSomeGoy]

Holy moly this set was incredible

[@ThePAPAFletcher]

Hypest set of 2020

[@MATTierial]

Axe had to win three games on FD vs Marth. No platforms, small side blast zones. Pure. Unadulterated. Neutral. Vs a character with a fucking sword. AXE is insane 😵

[@jakfosarn9257]

Set of the year!

[@thecelticmessiah]

HOLYYYYY SHIT. Best set since Hungrybox vs Armada Evo finals.

[@nuruddinpeters9491]

That last match! Oh man!!! Had to clap like i was watching a super-bowl.

[@liveonguitar5625]

Zain deadass turned into the Hungrybox of Marths

[@AbigBlackcat]

Commentator on the far left( not sure his name?) is great. He brings up really good points. Like the pikachu thunder jolt idea. I feel like I haven't heard much of him.

[@Kisarez]

Trifasia

[@discoRyne]

Holy shit that final stock for Axe was NUTS

[@kirjian]

The next one's gonna do it. LET'S GO ZAIN

[@thegamingguy1]

Shout out to Toph for being a godlike commentator this set!

[@jacobtherobertson]

holy shit axe went beast mode right there at the end.

[@ItzTrickshotHD]

Poped off myself for that end at 645 in the morning here omg what a set

[@aoeu256]

Dude Pikachu is top tier... His d-tilt is amazing in terms of how safe it is and its range. His chain throw is instant kill or near instant kill in many instances, his weight class allows him to avoid combos that would get Marth, Falcon, and spacies, his up-air allows him to "Ken" combo, T-jolt is amazing at edge-guarding, helping his recovery, disrupting swordies, T-jolt + quick-attack is the second best recovery after Jigglypuff's recovery (maybe better than Kirby). Jab-lock at the edge is amazing. Well maybe, Pikachu's low dashspeed + low throw range could be bad, but it can be got around. He has decent kill moves in sweetspot usmash, retreating f-smash / fsmash at edge, tail spike, uair -> combo, and that very long acting dsmash.

[@gwen6622]

Trif's commentary is pretty good actually, i like him on the couch lol. like he has a strong accent, but other than that, his english is really good and he seems to understand how to say most of the things he wants to say. like his phrasing and stuff seems fluent. i know this is a weird thing to point out, but im a linguist haha. i think its interesting when someone learns a second language and doesnt master everything about the pronunciation but DOES nail actually speaking the language, because at the end of that, that's way more important than perfect pronunciation

[@BlueRiging]

Melee's sick

[@VolvoCommand]

Absolutely incredible

[@ABort1]

Great set

[@Frank7489]

That was insanely clutch by Axe

[@Miitsu222]

This set was insane!!!

[@enickma910]

holy SHIT that game 5 was fucking CRAZY

[@mehbleh5835]

I thought the thumbnail art for the guy on the left was from that dad dating sim.

[@AwkwardTurtle311]

Set of the year

[@mildmagician2764]

In my top 10 sets fr

[@kingj521]

feels like I just got finished leg day

[@jacobpoe1036]

Marth's arms should be a tether.

[@n0lain]

That game 5 was fucking insane, man

[@TheTarh2o]

Vish's sweater is god-tier

[@Dedadudu09]

OMG when axe was down in the last game I thought there was a 0% chance he would bring it back. AMAZING set

[@MakoTheFrog]

went through all my fingernails watching this, i had to move onto the toenails, more intense than most grand finals!

[@jontwayn507]

Axe and Zain Finals?? Wow this set was insane this was so good.

[@djhooker8782]

This was just second round of pools

[@jontwayn507]

@@djhooker8782 I should have worded that better lol. I was trying to suggest that they would find each other in finals since they both played so solid, but honestly HBox is killing it.

[@djhooker8782]

@@jontwayn507 I see now. These two players are so good, it's just hbox keeps axe from making this a reality

[@NoteFlakez]

That last stock last set was sick!!!!

[@japaroads]

YO THIS SET WAS SO FUCKIN SICK. LET'S GO AXE.

[@MarioVillelli]

Wow great set!

[@firstlast6877]

25:29 top tier commentary