ESAM vs MkLeo - Winners' Semifinals: Ultimate Singles - Shine 2019 | Pikachu vs Joker

PG ESAM (Pikachu) vs FOX MVG MkLeo (Joker) - Ultimate Singles: Winners Semi-Final Pool MN1 - Shine 2019
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[@lucavespa1695]

Esam is the Westballz of Ultimate. Can beat anyone but can also be beaten by anyone.

[@soul7168]

This is actually true

[@chrishansen9852]

The Westballz: Downthrow, shine, downair, uptilt, shine, shine, downair, shine, side b offtstage

[@skylarfox_bmb]

So what is the ESAM?

[@lucavespa1695]

Jcacoob Whittaboy Loops I guess

[@yhvhfan]

esam is in fire

[@AudamGaming]

ESAM loses semis vs MKLeo, proceeds to applaud him and hug him at the end of the match. What a guy.

[@Erox006]

same esam that broke off his chair and continuously hit someone with it as a pop off....

[@Benado]

Erox He did not hit anyone with a chair LMAO

[@ethanv7330]

@@Benado he did xD but not on purpose he was swinging it and grazed someone's leg

[@Benado]

@@ethanv7330 He got close to doing it, but no one was harmed when he did that pop-off

[@TheJeffum]

It takes a certain type of person to use Pikachu. You gotta have "Big Dick Energy" if you understand Pikachu's playstyle. Like playing Orcs in 40k, we just there to WAAAAAAAAAAAAAGHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Smash... pussy...

[@cereusfox]

this match was fun as hell to watch. both of them were just going top speed all over the stage the whole time, no camping coming from these two!

[@Marcusjnmc]

they were both throwing defensive projectiles to slow tempo and control space at points in the match . .

[@alfredogonzalez9420]

@@Marcusjnmc bruh you just played yourself, throwing projectiles for spacing and momentum its not camping or spamming

[@SeriousStriker]

Makes sense. They both play very offensively.

[@MeatYourDEMYRO]

This is One of the BEST MATCH I've Ever seen. Two of these destroyers of smash seeing to see who could take down the throne of smash. This was exciting matches to watch!!!!!!

[@heartofthecards8698]

They both play very very offensively tho

[@kaito9836]

2:59 Pikachu combo sounding like "We Will Rock You" by Queen

[@bladewolfvii6383]

Damn, it's true!

[@laamada1348]

Lmaooooo

[@mparagames]

@@laamada1348 LOL

[@caiobotelho5884]

YO LOL

[@brownie1239]

Omg hahaha

[@kish4ri]

This is the kind competitive smash I love watching. Top level play, no camping or boring strats, mad respect for each other, it’s just awesome

[@LexSchilperoord]

You can't projectile spam against Joker, he'll just get Arsene, which makes it actually an amazing spectator matchup

[@zemaculate]

On top of that, we ain't in no kiddie pools this high up, the games are just gonna look more fun, no stupid people getting by with luck here

[@levoyarelataralgo.9304]

They're professionals. 🕹️🎮

[@froggy9822]

Exactly, I mean at the end of the day it is entertainment

[@PalPlays]

I love how positive Esam is even in the face of the best Ultimate player in the world.

[@lil4skin867]

Until the random outburts lmao

[@rpurser98]

@@lil4skin867 Even those outbursts are in good spirits. He's just a very energetic player. He's not one to get pissed off lol

[@samuelabbottchannel]

Hasn’t MKLeo lost to Mars?

[@nop4670]

@@samuelabbottchannel even the best loses sometimes

[@samuelabbottchannel]

Anthony Gomes but if Mars beat MKLeo and they haven’t had a rematch, technically MKLeo isn’t the best player in the world.

[@frewtlewps1152]

Two most positive dudes in the Smash community

[@crispybakon2756]

Frewt Lewps11 idk about that

[@alvarolopez9410]

Absolutely wrong

[@biffyguybiffy6292]

Bear is definitely more positive than Leo.

[@ThisisCitrus]

Esam nice as can be, Leo seems like he has no personality whatsoever. He was so impersonal, even with ESAM.

[@biffyguybiffy6292]

This_is_Citrus, that’s a dumbass take. Follow him on twitter and watch some mvg vids with him in it. Watch interviews after tournaments, dude is super nice, humble and a little goofy.

[@claymore4852]

This set is exactly why i love ESAM , such an intense set , he really did amazing , he is totally capable of beating Leo with some adjustments

[@mexicanmuslim]

No he isn't. If he is anyone is

[@falconmain252]

@@mexicanmuslim we already saw it , esam can do it. He got mk to a fifth match, its there

[@violethope02]

How To Vegan he’s literally 1-1 with leo after this set lmao

[@pizzashark7067]

@@mexicanmuslim He's beaten Leo before, you know.

[@grantgarbour]

@@mexicanmuslim you're sleeping on esam heavily, not very smart

[@sunandsteel777]

6:10 You know things are serious when esam uses his real eyes

[@atyourdoor5225]

you're amazing

[@vincentscaduto4846]

I had to rewatch this like 3 times. But when I saw it.... oh my god I died

[@EonlDream]

I snorted

[@largenaq2935]

👁 👄 👁

[@bmbproductions2801]

One word: Dead

[@dante19890]

why isnt esam wearing headphones... cuz he wants to hear all the crowd cheering for him to beat mkleoXD

[@sergioguaradorios1543]

I would do the same

[@biffyguybiffy6292]

Obviously a joke but headsets weren’t provided at the stream setups.

[@Vinn0]

he really never wear headphones fore some reason

[@spark131]

i mean no one is really chearing for ESAM so he can put that headset back on

[@Jrasa]

@@spark131 18:32

[@thomasr.6669]

That Dair to Bair instead of Up Smash for the DI mixup was super clean on Leo’s part. 9:57

[@salj.5459]

Wouldn’t you DI them both towards the stage?

[@MeatYourDEMYRO]

That's it! I'm maining JOKER!

[@Sittyboy123]

it was because esam was to high in percents

[@Simon_E32]

@@salj.5459 Up smash sends up and out you would DI that almost directly away from the stage to live

[@salj.5459]

Really? Then you would go upwards instead of diagonally to the corner. I'll have to lab this later

[@GordonLee97]

I love ESAM, what an awesome player with great sportsmanship.

[@dj_senf6741]

I think so too, he's always positive, even when losing

[@etherealvampress]

He's so awesome! I'm a fan as well.

[@elzilcho222]

Did you see when esam pounded his chest and went super saiyan? his hair even turned blonde, crazy!

[@shyarusu7755]

Imagine Esam with a super saiyan beard.

[@everyonesaidmynamewasstupi3713]

yes technically every hair on his head was blonde at that moment

[@chaos_blue1089]

like Nappa

[@d3clan679]

Juna what hair?

[@SebastianTheGreat]

Make it happen Toriyama

[@owen9517]

16:49 looks like I'm maining Pikachu...

[@kretiver1730]

ESAM stuff

[@kirjian]

Haha, if you like custom combos you should check out melee

[@MeatYourDEMYRO]

I'm maining JOKER!

[@kellamyoshikage286]

Didn't look completely true, he was able to start some actions between hits, but damn if it isn't satisfying to watch.

[@fadedsun303]

Can someone explain why this is amazing? New to comp Smash

[@ほんそんみんふぁん]

ESAMもMkLeoもすごく良い人そう 買ってるのにスマブラほとんどやった事なくて動画ばっかり見てるけどそんなやつでも興奮する試合でした nice game!

[@treyschneider6984]

Potential Spoilers! Don't read the comments section if you want to avoid them. MKLeo. Wow. I am looking forward to watching him in Grand Finals. He is the the undisputed best competitive player in Ultimate. Nevertheless, he is also a truly nice and friendly guy. I was able to meet and talk with him earlier this year and I was impressed. I am cheering for you Leo. Even though you may never read this comment, I hope you know how many people genuinely look up to you. Even though you live a busy life with Smash, I will be praying for your personal journey, health, and travels, as well as for your family. Until we meet again, Trey

[@EJGamer100]

Trey Schneider Community needs more positivity like this rn

[@treyschneider6984]

Thank you, Ej Jatto. : )

[@navenzombie9899]

Trey Schneider that was pretty wholesome

[@treyschneider6984]

@@navenzombie9899 Thank you. : )

[@dabluepittoo-aqua4213]

Wow! You really met him?!

[@samus-alita4252]

This be like some type of Goku vs. Frieza type match

[@trime1015]

Sooo, then Esam has to be Frieza..

[@samus-alita4252]

True, since Leo always activates ultra instinct to make a comeback, in this match he activated Super Saiyan Blue against Golden Frieza, cuz they were going back and forth, almost evenly matched

[@trime1015]

​@@samus-alita4252 Esam and Frieza are both bald ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@e-duh3529]

@@trime1015 well he's bald

[@Zoronii]

This was such a good-ass set. Amazing, interactive, rapid-fire play by both players. FANTASTIC commentary. Peak Ultimate.

[@stoicfear_3664]

2:36 i don't know why, but that's probably my favorite fist bump I've seen between two players

[@lilblumf]

you already know twitch chat going crazy throughout the whole set

[@colbyhm3794]

It was chaos in chat

[@charlieluce1338]

Epic Gamer yo I know it was so fun to watch

[@cokeMONSTERps3]

Pogchamp

[@_wardo]

this commentating was top tier

[@pekoms9054]

For once

[@meemoo624]

When ESAM is in his zone, he can beat anyone. If he played like this always, he would def be top 10

[@davidramsey8525]

MeeMoo I’d say he would be top 5 atleast when he’s in his zone.

[@johnnyboi331]

he is the best player in the world when he is in the zone.

[@davidramsey8525]

@@johnnyboi331 for sure. Esam is awesome and is a super good player.

[@unwn7234]

He isn't top 10? Where is he rn?

[@meemoo624]

un wn 16 I believe

[@JB_CY]

Never seen someone this dominant so loved, goes to show how awesome leo is :)

[@SeriousStriker]

ZeRo?

[@sora4440]

Zero had a ton of haters..,

[@nattompkins888]

18:23 “exit stage left” god tier commentary

[@nealio1000]

Oh man! Game 2 I could feel that one ESAM. Of course leo would get that tech tho. ESAM is such a good sport tho. Mad respect for the both of these dudes. Truly having fun doing what they love

[@benk6153]

I feel like Esam might be the only non-top 3 player who can beat Leo. If he got a little more consistent he would be sooooo good.

[@SeriousStriker]

Uh, Zackray? He's not top 3 and got Leo into a Game 5.

[@zoidbergington]

@@SeriousStriker He didn't win though.

[@SeriousStriker]

Neither did ESAM

[@alfonsonuno2275]

@@SeriousStriker GOML 2019, losers semifinals.

[@bradley4612]

kameme

[@dylanr.7760]

Two of the best characters controlled by two of my favorite players. This is sick!

[@briangrosenbach]

Esam is the prime example of how a FGC competitor should be. Works hard, good sportsmanship, and to top it off he makes good content and has a colorful personality

[@MIGU3L2K]

Two of the nicest guys, two of my favorite characters in this game, and one of my favorite characters in general wins! Such a great match!

[@williamw8590]

I can't believe leo even went joker, this matchup is SO bad. He played off his mind to win this set. Esam played great too. This is definitely the best set of the tourney so far

[@zanioxl3663]

It isn't even that bad. It's literally a 45:55 (-0.5) for joker

[@williamw8590]

@@zanioxl3663 completely disagree, I think it's DEFINITELY 40:60, potentially jokers only true -1 matchup. Pika abuses every one of jokers weaknesses and dominates him offstage, and joker really struggles to get projectile chip damage or big conversions off his combo starters with how small pikachus hurtbox is.

[@tasium5296]

“SO bad” is only -1

[@kep2871]

Love how happy ESAM looks giving Leo the handshake. He knows he played great, just not great enough.

[@itsraventm]

ESAM seems like a really friendly player. I don't watch these often so correct me if I am wrong, but to me he looks like a good sport.

[@luckygonzalez9377]

He's my fav player since years and yeah, some people that don't know him sometimes dislikes him for being cocky but he's just joking, he's a really good person in and out of Smash

[@dorf7219]

I met him and smash con and me and my friends took pictures with him, he was super chill with it and even being a little goofy with the photos

[@Mixa_Lv]

yeah kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYWTqnuQo9Jmja8

[@Noxieus]

One of the best showings of pure skill by both players I've ever seen in ultimate.

[@TheHeftiest]

I love these 2 commentators, they make this fun educational and fun to watch.

[@MongoIndyleo]

My favorite ultimate players in this match but I was really rooting for ESAM. He is just awesome.

[@ThePlayingPenguin]

I haven’t watched this vid yet but before I start, Pikachu is probably one of jokers worst matchups so I wanna see how Leo can overcome this

[@williamgrace7676]

Warnaldo Smooch turns out the trick was to just be the best player in the world

[@crispybakon2756]

William Grace seems legit

[@Alibaba-id1cs]

William Grace in short this video proves that Mkleo is carrying Joker not the other way around but they’re always going to be people saying joker is busted.

[@Cekane]

@@Alibaba-id1cs I agree. Joker can be annoying to play against with arsene but Leo just takes this good character and makes him op.

[@ReyaadGafur]

If pika had as much damage output as pichu, this game would have been over. I find that pika is a mid tier solely based on his low damage output.

[@JinisBored]

i was looking forward to this match for so long,ggs to both players they did amazing.

[@JoeliRavioli]

Esam is one of my favorite players. His optimism is so inspiring and fun.

[@gabehasastory4421]

Esam has the best attitude ive ever seen on a human being

[@benk6153]

12:04 That was a clutch up air to clank with Leo’s Eigaon. Really nice from ESAM.

[@alvarolopez9410]

That was an accident im pretty sure and it wasn't clutch

[@revalone3944]

this is late but ppl do this shit all the time vs that move

[@lanehefelfinger3513]

This match was exiting the entire time. Very epic.

[@BrokenG-String]

Joker: Arsen activates* "Now I'm motivated!" Lmaoo

[@deodatlawson8877]

People think Leo is actually good at Joker, think again what makes Leo good is exceptional understanding and predictions of opponents moves. And the best thing about Joker is that it’s an extremely versatile character that can counter everyone

[@mementomori2365]

Not everyone but most of them. Pika is one of the worst mu for joker

[@-jp978]

Esam試合終わった後自分から笑って拍手してハグするってホントにいい人だなw

[@kris0375]

Uh, when I was watching this in the stream, I was so nervous that I didn't even noticed that Leo was winning pretty comfortable at that last stock.

[@jacobonline6994]

nice to know

[@BassBoostingBrony]

Game starts at 2:47

[@jeffsiemens4485]

Wow. Insane top level play. The speed of their moves and execution is extraordinary.

[@thelordoftheweebs9501]

Like i said leo doesn't lose to the same person all the time. I gotta say though ESAM was close. Figures since he's destroyed other joker players. He has secured his spot for 9th, but i wonder if he can keep going. He has to fight tweek next, who he has beaten before at genesis 6. That was long ago so who knows if ESAM can handle tweek now. I'm excited to see. I like how leo stayed with joker. So much for practicing his secondary. Actually, i thought leo was going hero this tourney...

[@zoidbergington]

Leo has said that he doesn't like hero.

[@thelordoftheweebs9501]

@@zoidbergington oh. Last time i read somewhere in his twitter he would bring him out.

[@Higth115]

When its that close, you can't even feel bad, holy shit Esam

[@keithtestaverde3712]

ESAM was definitely impressive. Pikachu is certainly a top tier in this game and ESAM is putting in the work!

[@davidtg803]

Esam is such a homie. He’s so humble.

[@Ozi_i]

Esamって本当に強くてmkleo相手でもここまで戦えるのに、大会で成績あまり残せないなのが残念

[@daryl_Jem]

Win or lose, I can watch Esam's Pikachu play all day. amazing what he's done with this character

[@YoMamasLlama22]

broooo this was the best match ive ever seen. The commentary. The level of play. This was amazing

[@rokiloki1023]

ESAMさん好き

[@jayeatsyams]

mkleo really is my favorite to watch. esam did amazingly as well, its so rare for mkleo to be put in such a tight spot game 4!! great match. i do wonder why the previous pichu mains didnt want to switch over to pikachu though 🤔

[@joshbenz7070]

I did lmao

[@sydneywest1623]

Void will play pikachu sometimes, but the rewards were different, pichu could combo you to 100 and get and ftilt and that was that. Pichu was ss tier in offense, pikachu isn’t quite there.

[@sydneywest1623]

I played pikachu thro that whole thing because I wanted to play pichu but I felt like the big nerf was coming, but pikachu has that range to beat swordies and the main fear was Lucina

[@jayeatsyams]

@@sydneywest1623 ohhh i see. i only played a bit of pichu because well. pichus frankly fucking adorable. so i didnt know what the major differences were. thanks!

[@samuelvibritannia4831]

Rare to be put in a tight spot game 4... *quite the reverse actually*

[@Diembee]

This is the smash bros. dream match. 2 top players, 2 fast technical characters, blinding speed, insane combos, and nothing but respect for the opponent.

[@atzerreo8446]

15:58 incredible how he just avoided the t-jolt...

[@Barix5000]

Npw THIS was a smash match. Watching MK Leo and ESAM go toe to toe is just top level smash. As a pikachu main l love watching ESAM nail the competitive scene and as a smash lover l love to watch Leo collect the check with Joker. l hope l can join them some day

[@PKMN1995]

ESAM was too aggresive. I understand his playstyle and how it allows him to run his pikachu so well by doing things that are unparalleled to other pikachu mains, considering he seems to have the best understanding of pikachu to date. That said, it seems ESAMs style is so much non-stop offense that he doesnt tend to back off when it would benefit him. I play my main very similarly to how ESAM plays pikachu in that regard; ive learned knowing when to dial aggression down a notch or two at the right times yields me far more results than constantly rushing my enemy or constantly attacking. Im not saying play a harder neutral game, just a little less aggression. All of that said, this is probably my favorite match-set for smash ultimate. Beautiful matches.

[@Alibaba-id1cs]

PKMN1995 pikachu imo doesn’t have much of a neutral cuz he relies on killing early to beat his opponents. Since pikachu requires specific percents to kill specific kinds of characters, offensive play is the best option especially against joker. But edgeguarding joker is the best way to win which ESAM didn’t do as such. Yes he should do mix ups but against the best player in the world u gonna approach especially having a better mu than everyone else in top 8

[@MasterMarioMX]

9:35 Mk Leo is filled with DETERMINATION!

[@PHIplaytesting]

This is the match I've been waiting for.

[@Alibaba-id1cs]

Leo is the only joker that can beat a pikachu let alone ESAM in the mu. ESAM probably should’ve edgeguard more often but props to both players

[@Simon_E32]

I feel like if ESAM hadn't been impatient after getting killed by arsene he wouldn't have taken as much unnecessary damage

[@benk6153]

Simon English yeah if he had just waited out arsene and stayed out of his range, maybe baiting out some eigaons and punishing them, he totally could have gotten control of the pace and thus control of the game. “No! I decide when you kill me, not you!”

[@Jeffreypeguero]

4:46 air down smash and up smash RIP pikachu List vict RIP air down smash and up smash in 60% - Zero samus suit (marss) and pikachu (esam) ✌.

[@CaptainFracture]

ESAM makes the scene so much more exciting with his high level pikachu pick. Always a pleasure watching him play.

[@Frilleon]

Good commentating, great set. Leo is on another level

[@SeriousStriker]

Reminds me of SmashCon 2015 where ESAM almost beat ZeRo.

[@judahroberts1203]

Bruh nostalgia tho

[@iansevertson4131]

Leo's Joker just hit different man 😂

[@ryanhostudio]

the way leo recovered after getting triple backaired was crazy

[@Mr.Midnight322]

looking back on all of leos matchups this was definitely the only time he had a good chance of losing

[@t.h.mcelroy6597]

Phenomenal set. I'm really impressed by ESAM's sportsmanship. He took that L with Grace and honor. Same for MKLeo with his W. Congratulations to them both for first and second place!

[@always_serpico]

That last stock was freakishly dominant. Leo unlocked Ultra Instinct and SSB Evolution at the same time.

[@ryanh1013]

Nobody: ESAM: *roll up from ledge*

[@uchihaclan77]

“praying that you don’t nerf this characterL” Nintendo - lets Nerf every character Leo Uses

[@2FadeMusic]

Esams such a cool guy with the respect after the set

[@theshadowenigma4919]

Can't say I'm surprised that Joker beat Shido

[@Nintendo_Wolf]

Omfg when Arsen comes out the win percentage for Leo goes from 50% to 100%

[@Amquacktador]

Nerf Joker :v

[@TheCorBerry]

oh wow gee a new mkleo set, i wonder who'll win this one

[@MachuPichucp11]

Your profile pick suits you

[@Exl6243]

Well, not always. Kameme beat him

[@Marcusjnmc]

@@Exl6243 and shuton, marss

[@TheCorBerry]

@@MachuPichucp11 thanks dude, it's rob scallon, a fantastic guitar player. if you like guitar you should rlly check out his content. if u think I'm being mean and ur trying to be clever just hold it lol. I love leo and I'm just making a funny.

[@TheCorBerry]

@@Exl6243 true true, i was making a funny. i love leo.

[@ReyaadGafur]

We cannot forget ESAM is almost a god slayer for doing so well against Leo. Leo actually had to shift his playstyle to a more aggressive approach, and ESAM was playing really aggressive.

[@trime1015]

7:51 "Oh shit" -asmr in the background.

[@mashmash101]

The sportsmanship on Esam! Always commendable

[@infernoseph6867]

Leo is so fun to watch . he's soo goood

[@deoxyribonucleiccow1044]

I always cheer on MK Leo, but Esam is just so great this matchup is the one exception

[@Nocturnal117]

And then Leo said "Omaewamu no Shindeiru" Probably wrote it wrong but oh well 😅

[@adambarker1626]

ESAM's sunny disposition in defeat only makes this set better. Especially to those of us out there who rage.

[@vereornox1150]

honestly have to respect ESAM as a professional competitor due to his great mentality and sportsmanship

[@andyherrejon558]

UGH ESAM WAS SOOOO CLOSE UGHHHH

[@DatManDooley]

This guy has the best pikachu in the world!

[@willchow159]

Loved the MVC3 references lol

[@Simon_E32]

NOW IM MOTIVATED

[@willchow159]

@@Simon_E32 I NEED MORE POWER

[@barackoredskins]

Those marvel reference were on point: hidden missiles, Virgil with X-factor

[@wubblyjubbly]

This was super entertaining to watch!

[@zhuber]

So fun watching Esam play with confidence!

[@dcdubzgaming3846]

this was the 1st comp match I've ever watched. damn this was intense

[@414heartnet7]

イーサムいい奴すぎるし、解説で何回もこのレオを倒したかめめがすげえって話ししててなんか嬉しい

[@samk2407]

I picked up Pikachu recently and it's funny because esam kept going for that up air, out of the back air chain. I realized Messing around in training mode on my own that back air up air back air is the most optimal combo at zero offstage so I'm watching esam like knowing what hes going for while the commentators are confused.

[@lourdesevangelista7692]

Esam:i have a lead Mkleo:well yes but actually no

[@TheBigSad8247]

Why the fuck can't players lose like ESAM? Always smiling and giving props to the player who beats him. Arguably the least salty player is smash ult. This scene would be a lot more bearable if more people are like him. And this is coming from someone who is a fan of Kira Flex.

[@uomocaparbio1910]

So fuckin close Esam please, be the ultimate God's slayer🔝

[@shadowjeric]

Man this was hype!