The Most OVERRATED TOP TIER Character in Fighting Games? - Bait or Parry

[@ShoRyuGuile]

Mike “Leave A Thum Thum…Thum Thum Thumbs Up” Ross

[@burkshomemadememes]

Mike "saying thum 4 times" Ross

[@deadfr0g]

Please, Mike, I’m trying to support the channel but I don’t have that many thumbs!!!

[@superbnns]

Xian and Mike are such a great duo man. This channel is such a gem.

[@burkshomemadememes]

Honestly my fav duo by far. Xian trolling is just perfection. Maybe combofiend is another one but Xian holding it in while mike Ross is like "yo fck this guy, he's trolling again"

[@mastergwaha]

@@burkshomemadememes getting combofiend rosas to do anything with mike is always gold

[@VersusVortex]

Appreciate the words!

[@Pirinto]

We missed you Aquasilk

[@RAWTAGSFXT]

Not Mike choosing violence on that last question! 😂😂😂 bait or parry definitely needs to come back in the future the format is too good!

[@VersusVortex]

HELL YEAH!!! We had so much filming this so we're even happier that you guys all seem to enjoy this episode!!! Run backs are imminent

[@RAWTAGSFXT]

@@VersusVortex I’m glad you guys are enjoying making these videos just as much as we are watching them. You are both a breath of fresh air to the FGC. Keep up the good work! 👍🏾

[@crustpnx]

17:32 TELL'EM

[@rynzero_]

BARS

[@VersusVortex]

They hated him for he spoke the TRUTH

[@Kreozot2D]

Now I just want to see Xian and Ross have a competitive RPS ft20 longset With mind games and verbal mixups Last time I went to the offline local tournament was in 2023, and we still sing the song mentioned on 15:55

[@VersusVortex]

Somebody's getting FUCKKEDD

[@Boyish000]

​@@VersusVortex 🎵🎶

[@kingradinov1965]

I'm dying! It's 2 minutes in and Evil Xian has already appeared.

[@VersusVortex]

The final boss

[@chusanity2045]

The Mic Vultures got me good.

[@catcocaine9698]

I had a nightmare whereby i signed up for therapy, showed up, and it was Mike and Xian. Xian was just trolling me the entire time while all Mike did was laugh. #FML

[@CornBreadtm1]

He's not wrong about the commentary.

[@VersusVortex]

TELL EM

[@HDJammerz]

The Mic Vultures one had me dying 😂😂 Loving the content gents!!

[@VersusVortex]

Big ups to you too Jammerz! Maybe if we have the chance, we could set one up with you too? 👀

[@HDJammerz]

@VersusVortex If the opportunity presents itself, then I would 100% be down for it 👍

[@VersusVortex]

@@HDJammerz YESSIRRR

[@ohanszo]

Mic Vultures...that last minute HAS to be clipped and shipped or something because good lord it's true.

[@VersusVortex]

Legendary

[@misterkeebler]

We cant let Mike leave his FGC desert and dating analogy on the Versus Vortex cutting room floor. Mike, please elaborate for us...lmao.

[@meu02136]

I think he’s saying in the community he refers to, the choices of partners who like fighting games and you would like to date do not overlap much on a venn diagram.

[@mastergwaha]

@@meu02136 nobody nobody 🎶

[@VersusVortex]

[REDACTED]

[@TheTrueAsh]

Love the idea. Looked like a lot of fun filming. A suggestion I would make though is, if someone chooses to parry, that same person HAS to take the next following question. Gives parry a risk/reward for you to consider.

[@VersusVortex]

While it was not explicitly shown, that is a feature of the game as well!

[@ripamoramee14]

15:48 YES!!!! god I still miss Mai Neenja's halls of hype SALT videos with that as the intro song

[@Deribaldo]

This os was super fun. Great video ideas. Props to whoever wrote the questions

[@mastergwaha]

great handa writing too

[@VersusVortex]

We honestly loved this idea and hope to do more!!! Stay tuned yall!

[@KristophGavinSolitaryCell13]

Super fun episode, genuinely love this mix of personal opinion and knowledge of the FGC for so long giving us a lot of interesting thoughts and humor. Hilarious roasts and a mix of genuine feelings on stuff, keep it up!

[@Bandemic.Loot.Toronta]

I'm with Mr. Ross. The whole "uh, uh, uh uh uh" to the combo bit is gettin old. Everybody sound the same in commentary. The drip comes from Smug, that's why I'm glad to hear smug getting in his commentary bag. Shout out Saint cola he got his own style for sure

[@Mezz8582]

Yo, I can not like this video more than once!!!!!! WE NEED MORE OF THIS!!!!

[@zhp3344]

Here's my suggestion for a next question. Modern or Classic: Would you rather have the best reaction in the world but always predict wrongly or would you rather have the best predictions but can never react fast enough?

[@VersusVortex]

DAYUMMMMMMMMM THATS TUFF

[@rippa6114]

That was a pretty intense RPS match at the beginning, and spicy ending! Gotta agree though; the uh uh thing is getting annoying.

[@VersusVortex]

While its cool at the start, the novelty is lost when everyone abuses it because its easy to do.

[@zhp3344]

This is a great concept. I enjoyed the total topic vs actual question bait. Love it if we have more of this, get some guests along too.

[@VersusVortex]

This is definitely an idea we want to expand on!! Thanks for the support!

[@terry-]

Great! you could do interviews too in this format.

[@VersusVortex]

Ohhh boy do we have stuff in store for yall ehhehe

[@Googlrr]

Lmao the last question has me cracking me up. When you read the question I literally thought 'everyone but yipes needs to stop Uh-ing the combos'.

[@slugbones]

FGC providing that lavish Ravioli livestyle for decades now

[@VersusVortex]

Chef Boyardee got our pockets FILLED

[@slugbones]

@@VersusVortex I'm glad someone got this. I feel validated lmao

[@VersusVortex]

@@slugbones vindication

[@fstani]

Btw, lighting is much better in recent episodes, thanks for fixing it

[@VersusVortex]

We take feedback very seriously. Also, thanks for always supporting us by watching!!

[@_Helm_]

also Mike so real about winners and losers. In something cultural like a fighting game, we've all won and lost so much, we intermingle. Much better than fake-ass 'upper / lower'

[@VersusVortex]

Fighting games are too raw to not have it be called winners and losers

[@SimonHenriquez]

this one was great, it's so cool to see you two having so much fun!

[@VersusVortex]

If they have fun, we ALL have fun

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

There's no way Zero in UMVC3 can ever be called "overrated." Busted ass character, even more than Phoenix or Morrigan at times IMO.

[@Belive7heHype]

Ya zero is honesty insane if it was just lighting loops he wouldn't be that good but his mirror image super zoning and his mix ups make him one of if not the best

[@Emperor-Soul]

You can thank all the Jibril dicksuckers for 5 years of Zero downplay. Now almost everyone plays Zero, or has a pocket Zero team.

[@VersusVortex]

@@Belive7heHype If only Mike and Xian played some marvel...

[@CoviYello]

zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop zoop

[@Ravagethem]

LOOL I literally said “You don’t” at the same time as Mike 😭

[@ghiidra__]

same that's funny

[@ghiidra__]

xian's answer to who are you was cold

[@JRMH-X]

I've faced Mike in RPS at CEO 2016 and I can confirm, he doesn't lose. The closest I got was a draw

[@mastergwaha]

he won over kbrad at one of the japan events for sf4 too

[@VersusVortex]

Unlike his Tekken, his credentials were real

[@BasikMMTXC]

I'm glad a top player finally came out and said Elena wasn't as broken as everyone claimed.

[@mastergwaha]

gamerbees stick broke! lol

[@AgentSephiroth]

And he is still wrong lmao

[@jordansloan417]

damn, dropped the mic at the end!!! 🔥🔥

[@Waffles2186]

That commentary answer is spot on only those guys should be commentating like that. Also I’m tired of commentators saying “make some noise” like they’re pan handling. Spare some noise.. can I get some noise? If it’s hype I’ll make noise I don’t need you to tell me to make noise.

[@El-Burrito]

Please sir, may I have some more noise? 🥺

[@VersusVortex]

@@El-Burrito More noise sir? 😅

[@ElvisMaximus1]

only tastysteve is allowed to request noise imo

[@ludoletono]

What are the odds, I was just watching monday mitten masher before watching this.

[@Cptprice95]

This was great, definitely wanna see another episode

[@VersusVortex]

For sure!!!

[@yami-kay9099]

The mind games got so real that even the decision to play required decisions to play.

[@Ughncle]

Mic vultures🤣🤣 thank you Mike

[@Nacogdoches86]

Alright Mike I got you Yes there are camels in the desert. We are the camels it’s our environment You will never see loins tigers or bears in the desert. It’s not their place and they don’t like it.

[@njp4321]

A million percent agreed with Mike on that last one.

[@VersusVortex]

hell yeah

[@thepuppetmaster9284]

Another fun episode and yeah i agreed commentators needs to do less "uh uh uh uh uh" for a combo.

[@sunnymammajamma6455]

Damn!!!! Insert Gif from “Friday”. Hot take from Mike calling out commentators. Also respect to Xian, for self belief. If he’s still competing in top pro circuit he got to be believing he ain’t washed up and still mixing fools up. He was good like in SF4 and showcased the world how to play Fang in SF5 even though the world were shi**ing on the character. And now in SF6 Deejay was on the outside of the top tier list but Xian figured out he was strong and picked him. Never count out an EX EVO champion.

[@porchfan6766]

I never knew you could get time-scammed in rock paper scissors.

[@HiResDez]

Captain Commando, but amazing roasting with the Elena answer

[@numa2k147]

I have one question about the commentary. We all know where it started from, Chinatown Fair. But today the place and a lot of memories from there are gone... Should commentators keep usings those phrases as hommage (cause once again we all know where it comes from), or should it be not used at all ?

[@Boyish000]

in melee we still say losers and winners thats crazy

[@Laudplays]

This looks hella fun. Where can we submit our own evil questions?

[@VersusVortex]

Hey! You can hit up our twitter @VersusVortex We'd love to see what evil plans you have cooked up. And thanks for watching the video!

[@mcwine18]

14:44 yesss, a reference I immediately understood LOL

[@VersusVortex]

Chris Hu, King of NYC, circa 2017

[@LycheeMelona]

I think about CORN a lot. I miss those days. Need more of that old soul and flavor in the current fgc

[@kvk1]

This channel is godlike.

[@VersusVortex]

YOU are GAWDLIKE

[@Jaziel_Berumen]

Mike need to do a quick video with Yipes about euphoria

[@VersusVortex]

Side note: Crazy ass diss LOL

[@karagouki]

This is the funniest video I've watched in so long

[@VersusVortex]

CAN I GET A HELL YEAH

[@pokemondude45]

Seeing Xian in non esports clothes is somewhat refreshing lol

[@VersusVortex]

Dude has drip irl

[@chimpmasterflex]

Idk how I missed this one, but damn, that last minute. Even now, 90% of them do that shit and it is just so played out, that it has kind of dampened my experience with the ones I liked.

[@user-et3xn2jm1u]

I give Justin Wong the "uh uh uh" pass. But only cuz it's Justin.

[@ClarenceSF4]

gotta agree with mike on the last question 🤣

[@VersusVortex]

PREACH

[@hooligante]

with mic vultures, besides yipes, i'm tired of hearing "WHATS FOR BREAKFAST" from other people lmao

[@luis.monteiro]

This channel is amazing! haha

[@SpydrMurphy]

i hate when commentators say "is it gunna kill?"

[@pseugoi]

emptied the clip at the end

[@VersusVortex]

BOW BOW BOW

[@Roge9]

You guys are seriously underrated.

[@rynzero_]

Mike took no prisoners and the end there

[@datboishiz3474]

I still dont know who Jon Nelson is

[@emsax]

How dare Xian say that to the Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- Canada Cup 2019 winner? Put some respect on Waxl's name!

[@VersusVortex]

Would have been a different story if it was Strive

[@kingradinov1965]

Ok so I actually finished the video and I have to say you guys make me legit laugh out loud consistently. Keep up the amazing work.

[@VersusVortex]

Thank you!!! Comments like these mean alot to us. See you in our next video!

[@prof.leomurga]

Mic Vulture: Marine.

[@JVAnimeContent]

These interactions are always elite, great content

[@VersusVortex]

The 2 greatest minds collide

[@bibigreen6533]

These are the best rock paper scissor players I've ever seen. Seriously.

[@RoBoBOBR]

The amount of truth bombs in this video is astounding.

[@GringoGad]

only a madman would throw scissors twice

[@VersusVortex]

Mind games, Smoke and Mirrors, Cloak and Daggers

[@saintcola]

That last one is true as hell lol. Good content as usual brothas!

[@AgentSephiroth]

Elena would have won everything if USF4 lasted another year.

[@Christian-wr4ge]

This is giving my Excellent Adventures vibe! Glad to see Mike Ross back.

[@Nacogdoches86]

lol Mike said fuck em

[@VersusVortex]

no hold backss

[@LordHeishin]

This was an absolute banger of an episode. Keep up the good work guys!

[@VersusVortex]

Thank you! We're keeping them coming

[@SmashBoy1]

Great episode. More like this

[@vsiu]

i agree hole heartedly with the answer to te mic vultures. its fucking annoying when someone trying to talk like yipes and they just some across as an ass version of him

[@hteety]

You can't get better if you dint practice your craft. Yipes wannabes can only become yipe successors if they practice and actively keep trying. The FGC needs more hype commentary, and you can't just wait and hope for commentator talent to fall into your laps. Just like every skill, you get better by doing, amd commentators who want to be more hype will inevitably start off coming off pretty rough.

[@VersusVortex]

@@hteety On a personal note, its definitely good to have a starting point. But finding a starting point can be difficult for some. Even after getting a chance to get on the mic, I feel that it is only natural for people to default to phrases or things that they know. It's fine to do that at the start, but what makes a great commentator truly great is their ability to showcase their OWN PERSONALITY and FLAVOR instead of emulating others.

[@vsiu]

@@hteety the key to success in every thing is be yourself. I rather be myself than an ass version of someone else

[@KenDeepFGC]

I Uh Uh- Uh Uh Uh-Gree with you Mike

[@Nounearthlyglow]

"IT'S a magical place!"

[@VersusVortex]

New York truly is isnt it

[@jaynyc154]

Mike "Rock Paper Scissor Champion" Ross

[@VersusVortex]

About to set up the "VERSUS VORTEX SCISSORS PAPER STONE" Global Tourney on Start.gg right now

[@itloaf]

Here's a potential question that I'm sure y'all can spin: When is a pop-off hype, and when is it too much?

[@VersusVortex]

DAMN! We'll lkeep that one in mind!

[@NimrPanther]

Laughed along the whole way. Great ep

[@VersusVortex]

Thank you!!!

[@AlvinAu148]

Arturo was in it for the money

[@VersusVortex]

Kara kara kara

[@TwooGiz]

Need a question for most overrated popular fighting game. Similar to the OP character question.

[@VersusVortex]

We're on it

[@0oSiLveRo0]

Agreed on the uh uh

[@BkStunna217]

Last question....Mike 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@VersusVortex]

Unc went in HARD

[@Opinionhaver]

Me at 12:03 - "you don't"

[@VersusVortex]

Experienced men like these 2 have seen stuff

[@Opinionhaver]

@@VersusVortex 💯

[@patrickisme1438]

Bait n Parry is a good segment. It's good for once in a while.

[@VersusVortex]

Thanks so much!

[@Stratou21143]

This episode is awesome

[@ripamoramee14]

CAP the worst food in Singapore is those wings y'all had

[@flclbeans]

more of these pls

[@VersusVortex]

More are on the way!

[@Sinishawins]

I don't like the gimmick. They should just both answer the question.

[@TSS_TV]

Commentators need to stop saying "that's death" or "is it gonna kill?"..it's a knockout not a kill..nobody dies.

[@OrtumTV]

ny is a magical place... wp Mike Ross xD

[@Freakattaker]

This is SO much fun to watch wow.

[@VersusVortex]

Thank you!

[@mastergwaha]

uh huh huh huh uh UP hahaha

[@_Helm_]

let's go Xian

[@LOLHICRONO]

aw yea, another podcast VV

[@VersusVortex]

Watch it on the side or over dinner. We got you

[@limear]

uh uh - uh uh UH. MAKE SOME NOISE. Ya hate to see it. Nice throw/counter hit/punish. Is it gonna kill?

[@guilhermefalcotomas209]

Punk def in it just for the money/ego trip