Double Down 2022 Winners Semis - Zain (Marth) Vs. aMSa (Yoshi) SSBM Melee Tournament

[@vgbootcamp]

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[@_ben_miller]

The egg swallow to Marth counter is the most party smash interaction in pro smash history

[@rat4992]

LMAO omg

[@trashman1791]

Amsa is so good it's actually unbelievable

[@thebananamelon5065]

He invested in an egg to break him outta grab

[@olmis6289]

INSANE player

[@yanny-kun1020]

Pushed yoshi to the absolute limit

[@guillermoromero8041]

The Red Yoshmen himself

[@ezryder_]

why he never won a major then lulz

[@TheBennyTots]

Amsa has always been super talented but it feels like this year he's really showing some crazy sets. Hope he keeps it up, awesome to watch!

[@0765RaNa]

感動しました！！ aMSaさんあんたカッコ良すぎるよ！！

[@neilharbin0]

At 11:33 aMSa performed a technique that caused him to store 3 automatic powershields. This let him use light shield to powershield and take no shield damage from Zain's bair, dancing blade, and shield breaker. The tech is pretty simple, just cancel shield in the first few frames(which he did with a jump), storing 1-3 powershields depending on how fast you cancel it, reducing to 1 if you do certain actions like walk or turn, but it was used to great effect here.

[@DrZaiusDrZaius-xp5fw]

wtf is this game man lmfao

[@thebananamelon5065]

Holy shit Zain was absolutely shook

[@NesuProps]

When they said that aMSa is using all of Yoshi's options, they were serious

[@christophersonnier2306]

I didn’t think you could cancel shield out of jump as yoshi am I wrong here? I’m pretty sure yoshi can’t jump out of shield can someone explain or am I dumb?

[@neilharbin0]

@@christophersonnier2306 Yoshi can jump out of shield startup. This is what you see aMSa do almost every parry to then punish with a double jump cancel aerial.

[@SSB_Seal]

HUGE win for aMSa, he hasn't beaten Zain since 2016 before his comeup and this is also his first time making winner's finals at a major!!! We are on the precipice of history today.

[@vulblhotdiessfi]

no we are not, CringeBDW fucks over everyone again lmao. Sorry aMSa

[@berryb5476]

20EggsEggs will be a reality soon

[@GhilledM21]

Wow no way i didnt know that. I knew he hasnt won a major but this is crazy. With yoshi and in 2022 where everyone is cracked technically

[@kkmac7247]

@@Brando550 axe is not a top player currently (at least at the level of those others you mentioned). But you are right, this is a less stacked major than some of the other ones.

[@konkey9209]

@@kkmac7247 axe is very much a top player... Consistent high placings st majors and won a smash summit (one of if not the hardest tourney to win)

[@Triforce9426]

Amsa is my favorite Melee player to watch. That Yoshi just completely shatters the typical professional Melee mold and I love it!

[@Masaru_kun]

close second to n0ne for me, bond is pretty fun to watch too

[@Noiz_303]

Proud of our boy Amsa. He had me laughing with how accurate his Eggs are, even using them to save himself.

[@Katalowins]

It’s pretty sad though. He is saying that while descending, he knows he will get shield grabbed. There is nothing he can pressure shield with. So he is better off just throwing out a slow projectile to have a chance of avoiding the consequences.

[@justsomeguy7042]

9:33 I don’t know if this was intentional. But if it was Amsa is the most ingenious player of all time

[@Charmolution]

It was definitely intentional. He tried to do it at 8:13, but messed up the spacing.

[@Psijax]

this is seriously some of the highest level melee ive seen in a long time. this matchup at top level doesnt exist outside of these two and we're watching them write it with every set

[@Deadgye]

Everyone should watch 17:05 through 17:07 frame by frame. (Pause at 17:05 and use period/comma to step forward/back frame by frame.) The positioning by aMSa is insane there. Any more to the right and Yoshi would have bonked or rolled off, which is also why Zain chose to f-smash to the left. Any more to the left and Yoshi would have been clipped by Marth's f-smash.

[@jasmithyantro9680]

Ikr. That egg roll could possibly be the most next level shit I've ever seen in melee.

[@JoeDan54]

@@jasmithyantro9680 Crazy thing is, last time aMSa beat Zain (2016), he did the same thing, only on Yoshi's Story instead of FD.

[@leftieluci2292]

bruh seeing amsa constantly adapt to options zain used throughout the set was insane

[@Andy251153]

I met him and played with him for the first time at this event, genuinely just a kind and knowledgeable person, it was amazing to see this live

[@thegriff8095]

we have been blessed with so many good sets this tourney

[@FrightNFight]

17:10 pause right before the fsmash comes out

[@DonRoss405]

Amsa is such a legend. He embodies Melee

[@NesDaKid]

Amsa is top 5 no questions, nobody is doing this at such a tier disadvantage

[@mystraunt2705]

Not only a tier disadvantage. Look at his matchup spread, its awful. Seriously hes taking this character farther than anyone could dream of its insane

[@Adam_U]

I have a lot of respect for Hbox and Axe carrying their character but they (especially Puff) don't have such a bad tier/matchup like Yoshi does. Amsa is insane

[@HsmAsTa]

11:35 How did he do these 2 powershields while already being in shield ?

[@Kitth3n]

Its called powershield storing. I still don’t understand stand it lol

[@Yoyomo124]

This is such a hype set!

[@BiigFigJ]

holy cow this was so intense! love seeing amsa play

[@sivartnospmis9101]

I love both of the commentators laugh, you can tell they are genuine homies from the laugh alone.

[@spencerying150]

That last game was so intense, it was top melee blow for blow from both Amsa and Zain. Great stuff!

[@heyitsmort7744]

Junebug is such an awesome commentator. Love this duo but he’s my favorite

[@TimmyT1234]

I'm so happy to see what Amsa's been doing this year, it's insane

[@Xoretre]

"Amsa is the best player who hasn't won a major" This video and the comments have very high vibe of big foreshadowing

[@aaronrobertson8334]

6:08 Did he perry the dolphins slash and no one even reacted. That was fucking crazy.

[@djhooker8782]

He power shielded the up b

[@rp627]

that was the most picture perfect sip for a sponsored drink i've ever seeen. gorgeous, in and outta game

[@youtubedad8901]

I’m proud of amsa, well played

[@asdfasdf969]

commentary holds meleee back more than anything else

[@misterkupp]

16:58 God damn what a rollercoaster of emotions...

[@nickh7681]

Eggcelent victory!

[@Bleeper852]

aMSa is just one of the best players to watch. He embodies the spirit of melee and holy shit was this one of the greatest sets ever just unbelievable how much commitment it must take to keep pushing the level of gameplay we just watched.

[@HenryZhaosTextbook]

Incredible set, and don’t think for a second that the Noggin Floggin shout-out on commentary went unappreciated

[@Scooter_des_mers]

This player is the next rank one , ggs to both players ,Amazing set

[@joshuadurham9570]

OH SHIT! That's the mang0. He got 2 wins on FD against Zain.

[@SerenadeURA]

5:10 imagine not calling this shit the grand slam

[@su9cp]

does amsa speak english? ive seen some japanese players that have a translator to help them

[@OneArmedRetroGamer]

Better every year

[@phil_matic]

I'm a big Zain fan, but I love all the support that Amsa gets.

[@AlinBahoWixPartner]

Greatest moment of my life

[@Deadgye]

16:32 Damn that d-tilt hit was tight. If Zain had grabbed a few frames slower or a few frames faster that would have been a grab instead.

[@nol302]

great set, commentary was on point here

[@Kitth3n]

Amsa’s egg-guards on Marth are so good.

[@ClassicBentobox]

With the current era of Melee, you can’t count anyone out. By this point, it’s better to count wins than losses.

[@Mobeku]

Insane play from both players, congrats to aMSa!!!

[@rouge939]

Is there anything more cursed than an egg roll phantom

[@DangOldRegularOld]

aMSa is my favorite player!

[@cross25011990]

Last five years: Didn't see that good melee 😍

[@algar6616]

Egg lay, into egg throw is a sweet set up

[@AmbientShrub]

I love Smash that ignores tier lists. This is TRUE Smash!

[@calebrobinson6406]

Amsa actually making yoshi's command grab look good

[@PK-yg8xn]

I cannot understand what they do. Including incredible playing, smash DX as well

[@TorSmawbs]

This is honestly the best set played in smash period. I'd sincerely be interested if anyone has a comparable contender.

[@aoeu256]

amsa beating all three of mew2king's characters... axe 4 stocking mango?

[@relaxn3918]

Mang0 vs Leffen G4, G5, Smash n Splash 5, or Summit 12 Armada vs Leffen Paragon 2015 Armada vs Mang0 Royal Flush Mew2King vs Armada Smash Con 2018

[@justinlapicola8505]

Holy shit… what a set I’m blown away

[@capitainemmhenri1299]

LET'S FUCKING GO!!!!!!!!

[@Ellienollie]

Damn zain is really experiencing lots of loss lately

[@rat4992]

Amsa is amazing

[@Mote.]

"He used egg to techchase" I love melee vernacular

[@brandonmathis1892]

Best set so far, love aMSa, redemption for summit 11

[@OneArmedRetroGamer]

And pound and genesis

[@lambmaster27]

That was just madness!!!!

[@Shiroyama_]

観客の盛り上がり方がいいよね

[@urallnoobs8943]

Please don't let these two commentate top 8 at any tournament ever again. They're not bad when they talk about the game, in fact they're quite knowledgeable and insightful, but only 20% of what they say is relevant to the game. The rest of the time they're screaming, popping and laughing at stupid in-jokes, and otherwise detracting from the overall watching experience. At least provide an option to watch the game without any commentary, please.

[@Kitth3n]

The only upside to amsa losing is that his win would have been tainted by this horrendous commentary.

[@elshaddollworld3941]

they are top level cringe, also too much inside jokes that the audience does not care for.

[@Jaziel_Berumen]

They're better than toph so they're fine plus making fun of penutphobia was funny cuz im sure they get along with him

[@RTU130]

Ye

[@ryanv5326]

yup, someone should make a "Jorge gasping at regular interactions montage"

[@eddiestilll]

sucha well deserved pop off from amsa at the end of the set :) he played outa his mind this set!!!!!!

[@Evixyn]

Asma is doing very well and I would like for him to win the tournament as his character is non-existent.

[@RR-wi5jm]

Loved the pop off

[@logan_beats]

WOOOOOO AMSA!!!!

[@ImWeirdBoy]

Why is this only in 144p?

[@Yvs8962]

I got given three 2:1 odds and one 4:1 odds bets to take Amsa in this set POG

[@asdfasdf969]

Really? Farm those guys, cuz they don't know the matching lol I even think amsas brother plays marth

[@seanb3226]

I love Zain's style with Marth

[@evank7martinez]

Banger set

[@tropik5724]

I really really really want Amsa to win a big tournment.

[@simrrisalazar9736]

I don’t even play Melee but damn this fight was fuckinfbg hype

[@jamsjars9505]

the popoff was clean too goddamn lol

[@garrettabcdefg4602]

Amsas perseverance is amazing

[@WesleyFiles]

Melee is sick

[@marschapel39]

9:04 anyone else laugh their ass off when they said egg woll

[@jessespence696]

Crazy how Mango thinks Hbox cheering for aMSa to win over Zain is because of competition instead of just trying to break the fundamental character rooster for high level play or even just because he wants someone he is friendly with to win over Zain. Zain is known to be very good aMSa isn't.

[@lexecho8330]

"amsa isnt known to be very good" where have you been for the last like 9 years dude hes been like top 16ing majors for almost a decade and his lowest placement post quarantine is 9th

[@jessespence696]

@@lexecho8330 If you think I've stopped to go to a tournament in person then no I haven't. Sorry to have an opinion that's contradictory, but I only see the smash melee scene based on the videos and I've never seen him play yoshi. Last time I've seen him play it was when you could infinite wobble with ice climbers. You know super interactive game play.

[@jasmithyantro9680]

@@lexecho8330 Jesse is implying that aMSa was the underdog in this set.

[@wesleymcbob]

this is some fucking MELEE

[@unknownceres5714]

losing to yoshi as marth?

[@NastyKugogo]

what a set tbh.

[@analogies]

Love Amsa. Well done mate

[@smokystew8923]

Amsa plays that dinosaur like its the goat! 🦖 = 🐐

[@gollumsk8]

that last stock woa

[@StudioSkiesAndWater]

One of the best players, even when he loses tourniess, he is still the best player. Yoshi is just not privalegdged is all. Lost to imbdw but is still the better player imo.

[@thekingshmealy4459]

20 Eggs Eggs, what a great set!

[@primetimedurkheim2717]

Just great melee

[@JoeDan54]

Twice on FD btw LFG aMSa

[@glazedept4458]

Big win for Yoshi mains

[@ihartcrackers]

Oh my god AMSA such a beast

[@しいたけ占い-p1c]

かっこよすぎる。。

[@jean-lucforsain9785]

Quel match !!! Bravo aMSa !

[@enemyskill4286]

Meruem vs Netero

[@ProfPepper58]

Best amsa match I've seen

[@hanaogra]

めちゃくちゃ良かった

[@fireemblemaddict128]

Amsa is pretty exciting, I now drink Red Bull

[@IcebergSSBU]

I really just hope one day I can have a beard as nice as Junebug's. 🤩

[@jmarvins]

bro why you doxing kendra

[@joshuaherrera358]

What a terrifying player. His techs are so consistent

[@algar6616]

Only scream on mic when it’s genuine

[@ianm2757]

step 1 aMSa Zain win step 2 aMSa major win?