Hungrybox vs Armada - Melee Singles: Losers' Semifinals - Smash Summit 6

[@n0nefalcondorf]

came here to say that the 10x YESes were scary hearing them IRL at the summit house and i havent been able to sleep since.

[@joshuakahky6891]

Why did this comment not get more attention? This is actually n0ne .... Hi n0ne! Money match my Kirby ',:-)

[@GiftfromGod333]

LMAO

[@exeterd9]

@@joshuakahky6891 fuck israel

[@samuelvibritannia4831]

100% sure Armada wanted to beat Hbox more than he wanted to win the tournament.

[@adamc5478]

he didn't want to beat m2k nearly as bad he wanted to beat hbox

[@scouthatesrainbows]

For him, beating hbox WAS winning the tournament. (Plus, yknow, defeating Thanos and all that)

[@TheCanon66]

I think EVERYBODY wanted him to beat Hbox more than they wanted him to win the tournament. He needed to be taken downnn.

[@TA-ew9bi]

Because everyone hates hbox as a person. You can’t just see the difference in atmosphere when hbox wins vs when another player wins.

[@toyotagaming]

Tony Abbott That's not true. They definitely would rather have someone else win but none of the top players hate Hbox as a person. All of them hate watching him play though.

[@Spoogle48281]

Armada popping off was so enjoyable

[@SSB_Seal]

Legendary popoff. You can really feel the emotion.

[@SeightJam]

SSB_Seal That's literally the exact same type of Popoff HBox does all the time but he gets hate for it. lol

[@Galladefan777]

Bad assessment.

[@kofe87]

Hbox pops off just to pop off.

[@SeightJam]

kofe87 No, HBox pops off because he is overcome with emotion. Just like Armada.

[@PePe-kv2se]

Except he does it every single time and Armada rarely pops off.

[@AlexCrowther23]

best pop off

[@michaelrubino5897]

I think hbox's popoff against zain at summit 7 dethrones this

[@DoinkXTT]

that pop off was the roar of a champion

[@atomiskfawkes]

Axe’s reaction is priceless. Still not sure if it was for the set or the pizza, though.

[@Thecreeperboombox]

Axe poggers

[@Dunkiep8]

Both.

[@EDoyl]

Armada just baited another Super Saiyan edit

[@Bowserslave]

Armada popped off as if that was Grand Finals. This was a crucial set honestly. If Hbox won I think he would've just swept through Zain and M2k would've been debateable since he was training with Mango's puff.

[@CR_Castle]

the actual best pop off of all time

[@rat4992]

C. Castle it’s pretty much uncontested in my mind

[@SnackMuay]

It’s wild bc HBox is known as “the guy” when it comes to pop offs. But I gotta agree with you. The all time greatest popoff came from someone playing **against** h box

[@Pan_Z]

Armada's viking roars are some of the best pop offs.

[@wesley777y]

I did a pop off at the same time that Armada, I was about to cry afterwards. This was one of the most amazing pop off I've seen and I'm really happy he won that set. I feel like he got rid of a lot of frustration he has had after been defeated so many times by HBox. Regardless of how this tournament ended (and it ended very well), I'm just happy that he could win this and Plup's set also.

[@aidanvicu4608]

Wesley777i Nvm just cried

[@jorgediaz2247]

I barely even saw Armada's pop off at first cuz I was too busy popping off.

[@Killerbee_McTitties]

Armada knew that this was his last opportunity to assert himself as the better player over Hbox since he propably made the decision to quit before this tournament. Man, I miss him so much.

[@sethpeters7362]

He wanted to prove to himself, and to the naysayers, that he could still win this matchup. It was personal.

[@germanjimenez1357]

Not even the real Thor could have this pop offs hahahahahaha

[@ABronyNamedBurnie]

Can we talk about the fact that in game 5 every commentator was just arguing about whether or not Armada was ahead, and Scar just occasionally said something about the actual game?

[@RollerDerbyHigh]

Lool yea

[@nerdock4747]

Nothing like commentators all talking at once referencing only inside jokes to reeeeeeeeeeally draw in an audience.

[@hamzasehavdic]

Armada saved melee

[@BuIIetBiII]

I swear to god, will you all just stop spamming these comments

[@iTheBeep]

BuIIetBiII Lol he's right though.

[@PlumpSSB]

BuIIetBiII nah cuz he's right

[@joel6267]

in my opinion he kills it that last game was the most camping i have seen a fox play ever like i wouldn't like for melee to go this path where the one trying to fight is hbox

[@BurritoGalaxy]

joel armada did that to play to fox's strength and puffs weakness. puff sucks on offense, armada wanted to win and played patient in order to save melee

[@lilfoxy16]

5:29 start

[@ericalasagna]

Best pop off this year, no question. Let's see Armada take that #1!

[@gbutters119]

So glad Armada won this for a variety of reasons, but none more important than the fact that I didn't wanna see m2k try to Puff ditto hbox in GFs lol

[@gigadunk4811]

gbutters119 that would have been the darkest of timelines

[@jorgediaz2247]

M2K winning the puff ditto would still be better than hword winning at all.

[@harpot678]

@@jorgediaz2247 M2K winning the puff ditto would be an even darker timeline cuz he's going to pull it out even more in the future once he's proven it could win.

[@rat4992]

Regardless of all the Top 8s I’ve watched live in the last 6 years, missing this Top 8 is a huge regret. Armada’s pop off here has become one of my favorite moments in melee and I’m probably responsible for about 5k of the views.

[@Nikkerman]

These sets while containing some players usually rooted against, are always really entertaining to watch and props to armada, I've never seen armada want to win so badly before it was great to see that popoff

[@poultriarchy]

This is more than just iconic retrospectively. What an incredible gift to the Melee community.

[@joshie6696]

This feels like one of the last big things Armada wanted to accomplish in melee. The GOAT. No one else comes close.

[@zenlavin34]

"I think Armada's up 4 stocks to 2" "You're insane" Meanwhile Armada is up 4 stocks to 2

[@ShadesOfGuitar]

That pop off was amazing, especially considering how stoic Armada usually is.

[@RundasTheGreat]

This is some of my favorite commentary

[@RMahna94]

26:12 when the pregnancy test comes out negative

[@larvitardratini5965]

Armada studied plups fox at Genesis you could tell from watching his gameplay.

[@warp_skip]

He's like 75% Leffen 25% Plup.

[@ChaoticSatire]

"I think armada's up 4 stocks to 2." "You're insane."

[@PickyMcCritical]

27:55 The best thing anyone can say after a loss.

[@xBOBALUx]

Damn I miss the battles these 2 used to have... melee was so exciting everytime they had to play..

[@kil0_gaming870]

when scar said “He was sick of losing.” that really capitalized how emotional this was.

[@lordoshman6258]

When Thor actually aimed for the head.

[@il100374]

27:07 my man crunch got the dirtiest socks in the history of mankind

[@risersin7957]

I checked out Armada's twitter and there was a Ethan Brun who was talking about how much they grinded the match up and that he's just so happy to win after losing so many times in a row. However, this reminds me of the opposite as well. When Hungrybox was getting destroyed consecutively by Armada and when he finally won, he had pretty much the same words. He had to grind the match up and become better. The back and forth from the counter pick wars to how it currently stands between these two is a great part of Melee. To me at least. . .

[@pizzashark7067]

And remember how people responded to Hbox when he became emotional for overcoming his demons? I see many of them here celebrating Armada's display, which has no more a guarantee of genuineness than Hbox's.

[@pizzashark7067]

But that's not an advantage for Hbox, because that leaves him less prepared for Puff's other (less) difficult MUs. Mang0 took advantage of that fact with his Falco, remember? It's not all sunshine and roses for the Box. Furthermore, the reason everyone's going for against Hbox (despite knowing he's prepared in the MU) is because Fox bodies Puff so hard it doesn't even matter. I'd rather play an even matchup I know fairly well than play a 3-7 MU that I know like the back of my hand. I suspect the Box would agree with me. Just keep in mind that the "one MU to prep" is a single upside to a load of implicit downsides.

[@DarkDevastator77]

Pizza Shark what downside aside from the fact that Fox is going to play keep away because trades will never be in his favor due to lack of recovery? Both sides will spam non committal moves against the other but Puff has a OHKO move against Fox and Fox have to respect it. If Puff didnt have rest there is no reason for the current lame style we see since they will gamble for the bad trades cuz of slightly better stage presence. Gone are the days morons say Fox Puff is 70-30 Fox. The matchup is even strictly due to how tournament settings work and how big a wildcard Rest is. Tekken applies this logic as well and for one of the biggest and most successful fighting games to take into account how execution can make or break a MU and just each character accordingly; I refuse to believe the Melee community would have their heads so far up their own ass and not realize the same applies to this game

[@DarkDevastator77]

As for Falco well across all lvls Falco is also played at a higher frequency than Puff is but there's also the sad reality that aside from pillar combos and better laser. If you know Fox Puff you also know Falco Puff

[@pizzashark7067]

I've had this argument countless times before, but this is hardly the appropriate setting. Whether or not 7-3 Fox favor is the accurate description is highly contentious (and I will admit that), but regardless of what the exact numbering is, the MU is clearly well in Fox's favor. This is not a debate, even at the highest level of play. Puff gets bopped. That's the reason Armada, Westballz, Mew2King, etc. all go Fox against Hbox, DESPITE the aforementioned "advantage" of MU preparedness. Surely you must see this.

[@StupidMAN-fh8ch]

Armada is usually so calm and collected but you can tell he wanted this win so bad, never seen him playing so tense. What a match

[@erficusrex170]

I was cheering for hbox but that popoff makes me happy armada won. So much emotion and history between the two.

[@blunttrauma5300]

This video has aged like fine wine

[@CyanPHD]

I miss Armada

[@Waswordon]

Here's the bad and good news Good News: Armada wins and having a satisfied pop off Bad News: Hbox didn't complete the gauntlet and now Hugs is now broke with $20 loss since he lost his bet

[@jrave5353]

Armada’s pop off is much more easily understood when you realize HBox had won their 5 previous sets, *each* of them 3-2.

[@anone1243r]

Axe reaction > Armada reaction

[@Cobblestonebob]

26:12 when she invites you over to smash, but there is no nintendo gamecube and she starts taking her clothes off

[@mazpratim]

I watch this popoff every week

[@OnlyARide]

21:13 hbox did an up air Toph get it TOGETHER

[@roxas9383]

Match starts at 5:28

[@cherryb0ng]

21:42 I had to stop watching one of the sets I had been longing to see for this reference. I thank you Bobby Scar, for comparing this wonderful match to my favourite anime, and Toph for keeping up with throwbacks to the IBN 5100. I wanna watch that whole series again. Props.

[@GilberttheGlobe]

the popoff legit made my heart skip a beat

[@Dynablade7]

Soooooo can we talk about that laser at 22:31 that bounces off HBox' shield even though it's a mile away

[@doomgu544]

Dynablade I know it’s like over a year later but it was probably a project slippi glitch not the game

[@yourboyjacques1542]

26:12 When you been studying for that test for 12 hours and then get an A

[@mach5drms12]

Armada played PERFECT that last game and he knew it too 26:10

[@jmarvins]

Toph after Hbox misses an edgeguard in game 5: "Armada just won the tournament..." lol, discounting the KING like a MERE JESTER IN HIS COURT!

[@il100374]

20:05 MANGO IS THAT YOU??

[@Gr8saiyaman88]

Little did we know this was likely the moment when Armada was ready to call it quits on singles.

[@katiieeardley]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo come back my guy

[@COWthepokemonmaster]

LOL @ 27:06. Chillen's laugh throughout this smash summit has definitely been one of the highlights for me

[@humbletreestump8134]

13:49 for anime Armada talk. Was hilarious.

[@austintacious94]

5:50 These small movements are meant to fake out and disguise the approach. Don't miss the reaction!

[@meap7233]

What happened with that laser at 22:32?

[@abcdefzhij]

It was actually 6 Yeses, HugS.

[@Dylan-kp1cz]

Pop off @26:13

[@zabimaru1000]

I think out of anyone, you don't expect Armada to pop off one of the most legendary pop offs

[@samuelvibritannia4831]

Holy SHIT what a popoff. Shows very definitively that winning is largely about the passion you have to win.

[@GoodDealington]

6:55 Tell them, Hugo.

[@humbletreestump8134]

Armada was popping off every single stock. That man NEEDED this win.

[@Systatik]

you can feel scars blood pressure boiling

[@remileclerc9627]

Hes so annoyed lol and I understand why

[@malcolmpurple3686]

Thank you scar for trying to keep these unprofessional co commentators on topic and not trying to yell over them as they were doing to you and eachother.

[@sakabatou86]

This popoff really makes you FEEL like Armada.

[@Mr.Voyager51]

26:30 Axe... Mother... F*cking... Gold... 🤣

[@Rafikichu]

26:12 Holy shit. I'm sitting here like Axe. That man scared me a little bit. Good for Armada.

[@seanmander]

Completely forgot the true mvp of the last game was toph, denying hbox's commentary curse secret power lol

[@129metal]

most emotional pop off of all time

[@rat4992]

I watch this weekly tbh

[@rat4992]

same

[@rat4992]

Yep

[@rat4992]

This is true

[@rat4992]

I agree

[@jordanscoots]

what the fuck were they talking about @22:15 ish

[@humbletreestump8134]

5:25 game start!

[@nilvalles1]

I watched armada's popoff 5 times and I would keep watching it like forever. So satisfying damnn.

[@five_6_seven_8]

I love the sunglasses from Hbox. Bad ass move. Feels like he’s evolved from how he used to stand up.

[@grandmaskisses4321]

Armada did this almost 5 months ago, and now he quits :,(

[@cameronisenhower7554]

This pop off and the Mang0 Royal Flush Stomp are my favorite pop offs. Leffen has one awesome one at I think CEO 2015. Then Armada has big teams pop off. I think Axe faked his reaction hard or played it up hard after initial shock for camera

[@saf_lea]

lol toph just casually spoiled steins gate for me

[@StigmaLotus]

Adam can’t get the kill, Jason can’t recover, Mango can’t neutral and Leffen is the balance of the 3.

[@wesley777y]

Just wondering tho, if Armada hadn't won this set, wouldn't it mean that there was a high possibility that HBox had won Summit again? I mean, M2K was playing amazing, of course, but I feel like he had a better chance of winning against Armada than against Hungrybox (and don't think Zain can take out HBox yet), not sure if I'm wrong...

[@iTheBeep]

Wesley777i It's almost as if there is a Rock Paper Scissors between M2K, Hbox and Armada.

[@KingKien95]

Well no duh that's how tournaments goes. The only ppl who had a chance of beating him was Mango, Leff or Armada

[@reisjames1]

KingKien1 or Amsa lol

[@waleuska]

you guys do know 2017 m2k beat hbox the most last year.

[@ImpossibleCarl69]

waleuska yes you're right, but as someone once stated, m2k-hbox is the most inconsistent top player MU ever. it's a coin flip, really. sometimes hbox bodies, sometimes he doesn't. I'm pretty sure almost everyone could picture m2k beating armada in grands but not as much if it were hbox instead

[@sharktheprez]

Armada is a fucking MAN look at that god damn popoff. I'm frightened.

[@Gaymu]

man I would love to hear some commentary

[@SixJayy]

Love to see this emotion from armada, what an honest pop off. Respect

[@forgetfulfunctor1]

13:43 top 10 anime glasses adjustments

[@SSilverJJ]

Yeah yeah that popoff was great, but that last match, Armada played PERFECTLY against Hbox, and that deserves a HUGE popoff !

[@daborshy4089]

And then the pizza guy came back and won the tournament

[@fabianjohnson1428]

27:09 DON'T, just DON'T tell me that's Sfat...

[@blunttrauma5300]

I love how Armada pats himself

[@lattenzo4258]

"Do I want more free money?" -Hbox

[@TheNiceguy1156]

hbox lost to amsa, mango, and armada, this was a historic tournament

[@lynbouthillier5819]

THOR KILLED THANOS

[@mokukiridashi]

Lyn with the REEEEAADDD!

[@miguelangellopez1057]

I was waiting this video to see again Axe's reaction

[@kamicloudss]

Why did he pop off so hard?

[@coxoncable]

Because he lost 5 straight sets to him

[@condenabo]

wtf was that laser at 22:31 lol

[@larvitardratini5965]

Look at axe and when Armada pops off lol.

[@quartz8886]

Yes?

[@danieljow3510]

Chillindude's laugh sounds so hilarious

[@cherryb0ng]

just got back from hbox pop off on zain lol.

[@cameronisenhower7554]

Came back after hearing his retirement. I think beating Hbox was the last thing that had him motivated to win. Just he's put so much into his game, and puff used at her peak can just invalidate so much work. So starting here and having a string of wins on Juan finally out his mind at peace (obviously i don't think armada uses spite as motivation) but look at this pop off

[@Airestotle09]

Flashes of old Armada in the last match