Winter Brawl 7 - Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Top 8

In collaboration with Team Spooky, Hold Back To Block is proud to bring you the UMvC3 Top 8 from Winter Brawl 7!
:26 - Main Menu
1:04 - IGT | Unknown vs GU |GreenACE
10:49 - GU | Marvelo vs AGE | Flash Metroid
19:16 - AGE | NY ChrisG vs EG - PR Balrog
28:02 - EG | Justin Wong vs BT | IFC Yipes
38:35 - BT | IFC Yipes vs IGT | Unknown
49:32 - EG | PR Balrog vs GU | Marvelo
58:09 - EG | PR.Balrog vs BT | IFC Yipes
1:07:11 - WF: AGE | NY ChrisG vs EG | Justin Wong
1:18:28 - LF: EG | PR.Balrog vs EG | Justin Wong
1:25:01 - GF: AGE | NY ChrisG vs EG - PR Balrog
Music: Blank & Kyt - "Come Get Some"
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[@AKTxITACHI]

This is how all tourney final uploads should be, liked, faved, subscribed.

[@Mugen123456789]

Wow this is very well put together. We should really be giving this vid more thumbs up, seriously.

[@MrHuopatossu]

As a zoning player myself, I'm personally really hyped to see a zoning team take down all these rushdown teams. It's different, and I can tell it takes great execution, and also thinking where to fire the soul fists so the enemy can't get past them. Not to mention he doesn't purely zone, he uses those soul fists as a cover to rush the enemy down too, and man can the man hit confirm from ANYTHING. I really like to watch ChrisG play.

[@godfist314]

This video is excellent and professionally done. Keep it up!

[@fullbloodednarutofan]

Dude, you got a like and a sub from me, keep up the great work, I know it's hard so we really appreciate you bring quality material.

[@Zombinos20]

Having a menu is awesome, so much easier and doesn't kill bandwidth all at once. Keep it up guys!

[@QuintBlitz]

I can't relive this.. the pain. We're all behind you Yipes!

[@dustinsheppard3934]

umvc3 jus keeps getting better and better

[@Abrahamhc]

Great upload, i love how you edited, but make sure to keep the good moments between matches.... Thanks a lot for your effort and time.

[@anakinsol]

That Yipes vs. Unknown fight was epic!

[@imESAM]

Damn Yipes got hella greedy, he could've just done a normal combo but instead went with that stupid 6b

[@samgoodchild6622]

esam watching marvel 3 7 years ago? damn i see u

[@TheAuraRealm]

Esam grinding marvel and brawl back then?? incredible

[@TonyNjr]

THANK YOU. I have been saying this for the longest. Everyone wants to bash him for using her. There are SEVERAL other players using her but not doing as well as him. There is a reason for that.

[@akiraique]

Yipes is officially my favorite player to watch, that match against Justin was crazy!

[@STSMazoku]

Yo this was some of the hypest shit I've seen yet Marvel wise. I had a blast watching this.

[@sal-wn3ts]

these events with this game were so sick

[@mrgabest]

When he says that, he's letting the audience know that if the player doesn't drop a combo, the character will be dead. It's the same thing both players will be thinking at that point, so it's highly relevant.

[@Longshot3181]

awwwww yeah, mahvel babay! thanks for the upload!

[@davesefoster]

I agree with you. It'd be one thing if Chris G's bullet hell tech was the only thing he did, but he has an awesome rush down game with Morrigan as well. And there are plenty of strategies that can go through her mirror mode. It's not that the technique is BS (although it is a bit), it's that Chris has also found better ways to maximize it and make it more effective.

[@CarlMakesItEasy]

Good video but a couple things: I like the interactive menu but I wish you'd put it in the very start of the video from now for convenience (not 30 seconds in). Would be nice if the text was bigger and maybe put the teams they use tho that might be a little too much too fit in lol. Also it would be nice if the thumbnails linked to the beginning of the match rather than the character select. Nearly every match video has a top comment where someone links a time that skips that part.

[@hawaiin420]

Thank you for uploading this

[@Stealth995]

i agree. and even the "inferior" characters can be used effectively, although sometimes you have to support them with top tiers :P

[@BryanV4]

Great job, thanks for the good quality video with menuuu. Also Yipes..Man I even felt that let stand him lol. Also ps3 = no Dante.

[@lifebeyondwhat]

Wow Chris G..... Finally Fun to watch! Not just a spammer anymore. Plays like a genius.

[@JBdahIslandman]

Well can't be mad at ChrisG for being the most consistent winner in UMvC3 right now. His Morridoom combo is hard to beat especially that Morrigan. His hit confirms are crazy. Things that you don't think are going to combo he somehow pulls it out and gets a full combo. Smh. I agree that PR is currently the second best player behind ChrisG right now.

[@roboriol2832]

He's beaten Chris' Morrigan twice. At Winter Brawl 6 and at CEO 2012. But since then Chris' game has gone to another level.

[@mmmmmech]

ChrisG is so good... His Morrigan converts every touch into a combo...

[@Revalstarcraft]

I wish there was. Last time I saw one at nextlevel it was so hype

[@Holdbacktoblock]

If you think this is good, I can't wait to show you what I can do next!

[@Yukari_MAiG]

Yeah, I think you're right. I personally think that he could develop his Vergil a little bit. With that, he would be SUPER more solid with this team. (Even cheaper LOL)

[@OMFGZORZ]

How did flash get in to top 8? Who was he up against in the pools.

[@spiderman112004]

Will you be putting the UMV3 teams matches up?

[@LaziestNameEver]

And Wolvie crossing you up with Berderper Charge, Vergil going nuts in DT, and Zero doing LLs and heavy chip blockstrings aren't headaches?

[@LaziestNameEver]

And why do Sougenmu, Berserker Charge, and DT get to persist when the character gets tagged out again?

[@Animusgam]

Is there any way you can get the top 8 for ssf4? Or do you know anyone who has it, would appreciate that.

[@MailJeevus]

Was this the tournament that chrisg got the runback on pr balrog since social regionals?

[@Zecheri]

Because the issue is not just one character. Morrigan is not nearly as difficult to deal with if Doom missiles are not present. You notice a lot of the times that people try to snipe either Doom or Morrigan, because without one, the strategy falls apart. However, Virgil is a fantastic character, but requires skill to play.

[@EricRamosDrums]

Thanks holdbacktoblocktv

[@shapmatvey]

neat upload

[@JustFrame21]

Lastly I was really hoping for Justin Wong to win this tournament, however it seems lately that PR Balrog is his kryptonite, while ChrisG and JWong imo are equal on who'll win on any given day. Here's to seeing More Tournies in the Near Future. Hate, HATE, the way UMvC3 plays (when compared to its superior predecessors) but I can't help but Love the Hype behind this game which is what makes me enjoy UMvC3.

[@xxxglorpxxx]

The matches start approximately 3 minutes after the links in the description.

[@magnomanx]

How about less chip, less durability, and no unfly cancel (she can still fly cancel) on Soul Fist as well?

[@JustFrame21]

UMvC3 won't die. I hate the game from a strategical standpoint, BUT the HYPE for this game is Enormous. It is right now nearly equivalent to what MvC2 in terms of Hype. Their is a lot of bragging rights going about, a lot of money matches, the best players in the USA are mainly focused on playing this game. It won't be dying anytime soon, believe me. Morrigan/Doom is refreshing in a game where nearly 95% of the cast rush down 24/7.

[@JustFrame21]

Yeah, pretty much. If he doesn't miss his relaunch here during the HB, he would've won that entire set. Same thing with Yipes situation against PR Rog as well. The whole tournament would've been different if both players hadn't dropped their combos. Wong is playing incredibly well up against ChrisG and her Morri/Doom but those drops have cost him dearly in both tournaments. However many more tournaments on the road to Evo to come w/ NorCal, UFGT, and CEO still!!!

[@U2befantom]

ChrisG turns UMVC3 into MW3....Run and shoot, run and shoot, run and shoot.

[@mrboss20ten]

Yo that Morrigan is nice!!

[@phillycansing]

Your comment kept me on the edge of my seat dude, panicked whenever he dropped anything :(

[@SAGE4DAWISE]

they all had an equal chance of winning but how many out of "1000" won matches due to morrigan combo non soul fist? 1/5? 5/20? 20/60?

[@LaziestNameEver]

Some takeaways: 1. ChrisG is scary good. 2. It's a shame Yipes had to use his Spencer team because of the PS3s, it's not his best team and that choke was heartbreaking. 3. PR Rog has solidified himself as #2 behind ChrisG in UMvC3.

[@lastcaptain]

any chance of uploading the team tourney?

[@borborygmbobolink]

i love how basic justin wong plays. He doesnt focus on all this random tech he just plays the game and does work

[@xSheathixx]

how come? Maybe i missed it but im curious.

[@likeachink]

I'm sort of new to the UMVC3 scene. Why is it that no one plays Zero in these tournaments? Isn't he the best character?

[@magnomanx]

It would severely limit her ability to perpetuate her bullet hell, obviously. It would reduce headaches for players and spectators alike.

[@Stealth995]

Yeah I've watched those! Pretty entertaining. I wish they had left Phoenix Wright's assist invincible, or made his god-mode last longer.... Oh well!

[@xSoShi]

THANK YOU !!!!

[@BraveHeartedHero1]

Funny you say this because I saw him win a recent tournament without using his morgan team in the top 8. I forgot what the name of it was but it was after evo before fall classic.

[@voodoopriestessXY]

i can agree with the chris g bit, but i think a fair nerf would be taking away meter gain during astral vision.

[@Yukari_MAiG]

I honestly think that Justin is the player who came closest to defeating Chris G's Morrigan. Hope he'd do even better.

[@mymom1234]

Was there a Phoenix Wright in the top 8 or top 16?

[@Datagram]

DJ Huoshen, why do you never put your mic close enough to your mouth? I wanna hear you!

[@LaziestNameEver]

Morrigan doesn't need to be nerfed. She can be dealt with. It's just that ChrisG is that good, and when a really good player uses a top tier duo, you get dominance.

[@xSoShi]

that flash metroid fake S foot dive is godlike .

[@Cerv_]

thank you for this

[@alek98]

Man Matrix was so unhype during most of the finals, even when yipes was playing he didn't even seem excited.

[@ItzClobert]

Yipes - Your favorite player's favorite player.

[@reemshpitzer2367]

best top 8 of the year. Chris G

[@Styxorcist]

Are the KoF finals here?

[@itsBlack]

Chris G's look over at Rog @1:33:47 like "u mad? no? Ok, hold on"

[@AcidGlow]

"Professional Gamers" ladies and gentlemen... even they rage quit.

[@AJDaEnvoy]

why does Yipes have to use his Spencer team on the PS3? Why can't he use his Dante/Vergil/Magneto?

[@brianperez9185]

Yes! Give me more, MORE! I hunger!

[@hammbaby]

didnt yipes mess up by not delaying H after his second launch? I could of sworn that is how u land gimlet in the corner

[@BanditJing412]

tell me who these broken characters are, because to me there are about 20 viable characters in this game, which is a hell of alot more than I can say for other fighters

[@SAGE4DAWISE]

rush down= soul fist combo= soul fist blocking= fly away and soul fist. reaaal pro right there.

[@muertealperreo]

chris G is like that friend that uses cinder in Killer Instinct xD

[@Drilbit]

PR Rog ragequiting was the best part of Top 8.

[@MrMikejeeze]

29:07 "people are talking, mouths are...........talking" made me laugh :3 I'm alone

[@subwayeatpoop]

This makes me want the game now.

[@effinthebum]

Didn't unknown use to rock Nemesis?

[@romann921]

Maybe these guys should be working on an anti-spamming team just for Chris G. Like Dorm, Doom, Dog or something.

[@nintendomaster2024]

If this was so gamebreaking, you'd see more people using Morrigan. Thing is, you rarely see people using Morrigan, let alone see them win anything significant. It takes a lot of skill and practice to do what Chris G does.

[@Pandaman64]

that soul fist stuff involves a lot of flight mode/ flight cancelling. It's not exactly the easiest thing to do execution wise. It's more hype than these long winded TAC infinites.

[@JayRockXXI]

What's the deal with PS3 and no Dante?

[@HypedKyohte]

In all honesty, name me another player that uses Chris Gs team that isn't completely garbage. I do agree that it's not game breaking but it's incredibly easy strategy and a lot of lower skilled players hop on this wagon however a slight nerf to getting rid of meter gain in astral vision would make this strategy somewhat respectable.

[@LaziestNameEver]

Firebrand's Luminous Body lets you build meter. And I see rushdown that's just as overwhelming as AV, but I rarely see anyone ever complain about that, mainly because zoning is "boring." And I don't think taking away AV will hurt Morrigan (I even say it in the previous comment, lol). My whole point is that out of all the possible nerfs people could suggest for Morrigan, they say "don't let AV gain meter" when that would hardly hurt her game.

[@zhongwennihongo]

soul fist links are incredibly difficult to do as well as chris g, who can combo almost 14 soul fists into each other

[@EricRamosDrums]

Thats why i like him so much!

[@Dieyeon]

its not broken i agree, its just the most strategic zoning team that is almost impossible to get past with non nullifying characters (Dante Jam session) it can be classified as querulous to viewers and players

[@Stopaskingwhyandjustreadit]

BibleThump indeed. Damn Yipes. That was devastating...

[@RAEN74]

only problem is....it tells you exactly who beat who essentially. (gives away finals for those who missed it...)

[@Yukari_MAiG]

Agree, but you see guys like Justin who could make comeback with Storm or Akuma numerous times more than Chris G. I mean, no offend, Chris G is probably the strongest among east coast. But he could get better if he spend more time in the lab with other characters (in this case, Doom and Vergil).

[@ThirtyLoveTennis32]

IFC YIPES IN FULL CHOKE YIPES ommgggg my hearts goes out to yipes right there

[@HeartHoodiez]

A lot more entertaining than watching Wolverine TAC into infinites or Spencer "So Long Sucker! This Is It!" 80k 80k 80k 80k 80k 80k 80k DHC Sword Loop

[@KaiserD11]

Nice !

[@GinkgoPete]

If you dislike balancing it isnt.

[@Kukzzzz]

Atleast you got consistency

[@trademark310]

This just confirms my theory: PR Rog is destined for 2nds...

[@OldManNutcakez]

Counterpicks exist in Marvel to a large degree, not just ChrisG's team. The fact is that aside from a solid strategy & great execution, he is a very solid player and often has to come back from losing Morrigan early. That is what sets him apart from your random gimmick riding player. Also, the rest of the top players are adapting fast and thats why you are seeing Chris being much more offensive at times.

[@ThaIrishMafia]

I had to google querulous but yes that is quite an apt description

[@akumous]

Sf4 was supposed to be capcom's finest game for this generation but my friends that game is marvel.