ZOMBA IS THE FUTURE OF SMASH ULTIMATE

[@ryan_raus]

I feel like the only problem with zomba is that he tilts pretty hard. He’s like young Nairo, with time he’s gonna be a legend.

[@tsoprano4891]

He’s super good but his attitude sucks yeah. I’d love him to rep tristate once he gets that attitude adjustment

[@MadMax-ii8gq]

He’s just a teenage boy so that makes sense.

[@tsoprano4891]

@@MadMax-ii8gq yeah. But he’s also older than Spargo and Spargo couldn’t be more humble and gracious.

[@pheonixfire4544]

@@tsoprano4891 well everyone is different, it's hard to have a good attitude like Sparg0

[@Aflay1]

@@tsoprano4891 There are even adults who have shitty attitudes.

[@cameronstrouth7614]

Zomba just needs more time to cook and he'll be solid. Dude looked unstoppable until he'd have one misplay that cost him a stock.

[@inky6448]

That's what I'm saying, I also agree with Hbox saying he could be the best in the U.S. Just give it some time

[@Hawkeyeblock]

This is crazy, only two months later and he's undoubtedly top 10 in the world

[@Bruhtato412]

Before I die, I need to see Zomba vs WaDi in grands doing rob dittos

[@mattsmith457]

You will die before that happens

[@5squirtle]

WaDi is just a name, but he hasn't had good results in forever

[@Townzie]

@@5squirtle a name people clearly still like lmao

[@5squirtle]

@@Townzie he is a good person, no doubt about that, very charismatic. But his R.O.B is nowhere near the top these days.

[@Townzie]

@@5squirtle Who in this thread called him a Top player?

[@jawbreakerx1490]

Played Zomba in bracket at SWT once, folded me but each round I got closer to beating him. I feel like he's really good at setting up an impenetrable neutral shield when he's confident, but he does sometimes crumble under pressure. A little more grinding and this guy's gonna be a threat to the community.

[@theabner880]

I like Zomba, but he has been crumbling to the pressure in grands lately. He needs to get his nerves in check and believe in his play.

[@InkyGhoul]

He’s very, very young, I feel that’s a bit of an unrealistic expectation unless he has some serious coaching. I’m like 19 I think if I was in grands I’d die

[@tsoprano4891]

Absolutely, his mental game is so weak

[@theabner880]

@@tsoprano4891 It's probably his age more than anything. When he is at top performance he is really good. When he hits a bump ot makes a mistake he takes it too hard. I think Sparg0 finally achieved a great mental control which is why he is now winning instead of coming in 2nd.

[@Dang0Fam]

I feel like there's no need to have lesser expectations of him just because he's younger. Regardless of whether he's a teenager or 30 nerves are something that will get in the way of success in a tournament. As a competitor I'm sure he's looking for anything that will give him the edge and learning how to stay calm is huge; He's a skilled player and it's great that he has a lot of time left to improve but no one in a tournament will give him any slack due to his age. I hope for his sake he doesn't brush off valid criticisms using his age as a shield. Teenagers can be more capable than people think so that's why I felt the need to write this reply.

[@tsoprano4891]

@@Dang0Fam PREACH

[@joshuadavis8265]

On a personal level, it bring joy to my heart watch cosmos humble zomba. Zomba is so full of himself. He belittling towards people when he’s winning, but tilts and throws when he’s losing With that said I do hope he grows and matures as a person…cuz holy cow is he talented.

[@4hyrule247]

And reps link bad lol

[@tsoprano4891]

BIG FAX HUGE

[@kiwifluorite]

Japan be changing people

[@anacreon212]

honestly you can tell that the accidental self-destruct got to him. Zomba got sloppier after that. Still he is an amazing kid. All he needs to do is learn to keep calm and keep his nerves and emotions in check. Granted its hard and the pressure can easily get to you.

[@semuta2752]

It would be too sensible for Liquid to sign the Prince of New York. I mean, LiQuidd just fits so well.

[@AxylusMaximus]

Wow, both players were amazing and incredible plays by Zomba! I can't help think about Nairo's streams and how he usually wipes the floor with cosmos and what he could do if he ever returned to tournament. That just speaks even greater volumes to Zomba though, he doesn't practice with any professional or retired smash players I don't think.

[@travisreynolds3920]

I’m glad players like Zomba help me forget Epic Gabriel exists. WaDi would be proud.

[@BeansBroBeans]

What's Epic Gabriel?

[@gsef4157]

@@BeansBroBeans exactly

[@Jackaljkljkl]

@@BeansBroBeans He's a pretty well-known ROB, but is kinda toxic in terms of personality.

[@nickcage6389]

I how many mfrs would dream to be called the future of ultimate

[@stryker9250]

There was nothing to stop him from winning except his own mind. He had that.

[@humanbass]

Rob is top tier indeed. Extremely heavy, small for its weight, amazing aerials, great recovery, good projectiles.

[@fetusgaming814]

wdym small for his weight? same weight as banjo and snake and slightly lighter than p plant, terry, belmonts, wario who are all smaller, when compared to similar weight he is kinda combo food. I agree with the rest tho

[@dylanrutherford4425]

I would argue Sparg0 is the future but zomba makes rob look damn good

[@zacharyalford8185]

Sparg0 is the future, but he's already technically the present, he been on fire these past tournaments

[@davidc.]

Its almost like both are the next generation of smash pros

[@fortnitesavagebros2302]

Hbox got the fortnite Savage bros seal of approval

[@geminimaxxim]

The era of Ultimate we live in right now is absolutely nutty. I feel like pre-pandemic the game was dominated a lot by Smash 4 vets, but now that we're seeing new blood in the game it's actually so hype

[@Tiquono]

I'm 19 and I'm still learning how to deal with tilt. Me at Zomba's age would've crumbled way sooner.

[@lazypaladin]

Cosmos down 0-2: I ain't loosing to no Steve! This was lit! Zomba terrifies me!

[@Raziel_HHL]

6:27 EE CAN SEE THE FUTURE

[@mutt_ssbu]

Zomba vs Wadi Fr

[@manguy01]

That was heartbreaking! Amazing player!

[@QuantAlan]

Summit is more a popularity contest .Many top level players that have potential to get in summit with better results than most the people in summit.

[@ImCookieSparx]

Wadi and 8 bit man would be so proud.

[@bluemagic9417]

Zombie is a beast, cosmos is an amazing player, but I feel as if since he picked up Aegis he’s being carried by her

[@sebastienpautot]

The execution is so on point it feels like a slowmo video of a knife cutting butter

[@enigma8301]

The first intelligent ROB player.

[@deathpie24]

How dare you, Wadi tries his best

[@blasterjretrogameresp8034]

every rob player is intelligent if you mean they know how to use his abilites to be annoying at matchups

[@plabcentral630]

He just needs to stay calm after a loss and boom he’s good.

[@lunarteam9003]

Hbox reaction at 1:39 is why i love this game

[@Pizza_Box]

I'm thinking Rob is a tough match up for Steve. This pleases me

[@raymondfowler6380]

Tbh I think it’s even (Steve main) as long as you’re comfortable with avoiding projectiles. ROB can’t really approach without getting punished severely, however ROB is one of the better characters for ledgetrapping/edgeguarding Steve.

[@infinitoknight6577]

Rob: I’M GONNA ROB YOUR STOCKS FOOL!

[@inky6448]

A bittersweet ending but both players did great!

[@deadpooljr13]

Damn when Zomba switched I was like noooo it’s over when you lost faith in your main.

[@madMILL3R]

Idk about "new" everybodies been crazy about the zombair for at least a year. Dude put robs Bair in the S class move teir.

[@st.ashhole4192]

RoB has always been the best character in the game. been playing him since day 1

[@gregbaraks3183]

I really hope zomba pushes to learn the rob texh too bc i don’t think anyone has pushed rob to his outer limits

[@philmur18]

Super Smash Bros. Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube.

[@sebastiennault8466]

The stress of the finals got to him give him a little experience and he will be solid !!!

[@victorhimanclan5802]

theres an hbox video being performed right now!

[@Vopilu]

This was like watching Dragon Ball Z, with all the power gaps and closing said gaps. 😂

[@antoniolopez9948]

ZOMBA is gonna make a come back watch

[@4xzx4]

Sick R.O.B. The amount of knowledge he has with that character.

[@rodenjaldinhartsough5739]

For the record, R.O.B. isn’t short for Robert. It’s short for Robotic Operating Buddy.

[@GRRAVEEY]

Zombas Rob didn't have enough gas to reach the Cosmos. Cosmos got second in World tour put some respect on my boys name.

[@MonoBagBoy]

Ngl Hbox looks kinda cute in the jigglypuff onsie

[@The_WIll_OF_D99]

He fucking choked hard after the SD

[@calebrobbins6406]

All in all. RESPECT to our boi Zomba.

[@TheSackersLounge]

I am satisfied by the fellow R.O.B main

[@thepikachugamer]

Zomba will still truly be the winner in my head

[@ShadowsWrath4]

R.obotic O.bituary B.estower.

[@SupremeChimp]

The future of smash is rob? Hasn't it been rob since the beginning of ultimate?

[@redvizion]

Zomba is crazy bro, watch out for him 😅😅

[@josetovar266]

You came in clutch with the PJs 😂😂😂

[@NamelessViking01]

Zomba needs to mature A LOT. After every match he rolls his eyes or does something that makes him look salty win or lose.

[@BlobstoF]

What. No

[@AMSantosMusic]

UHM what? He's not rolling his eyes (maybe if it's a loss idk). He's just looking away from this screen relieving eye stress from not blinking while inhaling and exhaling in relief.

[@NamelessViking01]

@@AMSantosMusic this video isn't a good representation since it all his wins. Go look at other matches and he just gives up, pouting, and imature.

[@AMSantosMusic]

@@NamelessViking01 oh gotcha, I only had this as reference and thought you were referring to this

[@tsoprano4891]

Amen!! The kid has no class and really needs to exhibit the humbleness like leo and Spargo

[@Hellopleesh]

4:04, please sign Quidd so his tag can be "Li | Quidd"

[@StarmisYTP]

How is he not in Summit? Please explain why he isn't.

[@Professor_Wisteria_]

Once Zomba learns to keep emotions out of his decisions, he'll be fucking unstoppable dude

[@beansfebreeze]

Very nice. Now let's see Paul Allen's rob.

[@bootleg6595]

THE ZOMBBBBAAAAAIR DEEEESTRUCTION

[@luisandreszaunruiz6569]

well, now that I've watched basically every hbox video, I knew that Zomba wasn't going to win just by the video title lmao (I just watch his videos, I don't watch tournaments, that's why I didn't know who won)

[@ShundaeDreams]

Look at 9:46 when zomba falls he was hit look at his percent

[@Lordlynx88]

New generation is here!!! wow

[@umayle07]

I think it’s safe to say all stars is dead?

[@aJazzcat]

Zomba is one with the Adderall

[@kidkuzo5914]

Am I the only one who thought he was gonna say that move is actually badly programmed?

[@QwertyZz12]

Bro switched tho link BRUH WHY WHY I HAD SO MUCH RESPECT FOR HIM

[@sauce193]

Smash pros when a good smash player isn't 30 years old

[@Jackaljkljkl]

Almost no pros are as old as that. The only one I can think of is Larry Lurr. Brawl vets like ESAM are knocking on the door of 30, but top Ultimate players are early-to-mid twenties.

[@tsoprano4891]

@@Jackaljkljkl mang0? Armada?

[@Jackaljkljkl]

@@tsoprano4891 They areb't Ultimate players. Melee is a whole dfferent scene.

[@theslizzlemeister5862]

I simply can not respect Cosmos because... Pythra.

[@mikael100100]

i don't want the future of ultimate to be ruled by a ROB... it's scary :c

[@kalexs1661]

Pyras carried by their down air

[@Aflay1]

R.O.B's up-air man. Why hasn't Dabuz picked this character up?

[@justinmusicandskateboardin9282]

I have zero respect for anyone who plays top tier characters in ultimate. They are all so stupidly broken and overpowered AF and not fun or fair to play against as the other 95% of the cast

[@nickdevitt6302]

He got in his own head here. Hell of a run tho

[@douk3395]

biggest choke ive ever seen lmao

[@slothful2039]

I would respect Cosmos more if he didn't turn to the dark side and started using Pythra. Bring back inkling 😔.

[@QuickRipzz]

Your screaming dude 🤣🤣🤣

[@joblivion8577]

this the most i seen hbox d riding someone 😭😭

[@tendo-kin5344]

ZOMBAAAA

[@tsoprano4891]

How come we’re not talking about skittles???

[@robertadamsx2]

Finals with cosmos? Oh man. Cosmos already lost. He's not a closer. I can already hear Nairo yelling at cosmos across his screen as he watches. Edit: Huh. Guess I was half right.

[@ulysses-101-]

Wosmos😤💯

[@danmackenzie7410]

We need some link love from zomba

[@Parmhub]

Bruh I heard zomba didn’t even own a switch

[@fortnitesavagebros2302]

We do I promise 😐

[@infinitoknight6577]

Pyra and mythra are so Overpowered lol

[@asuuki2048]

I’ll be honest, I still fail to see how age means anything. Unless of course it’s a joke people use by saying “”prodigy””. If it has to do with the time younger people have on their hands to improve, such as myself, I mean, like……. Many adults have just as much, if not more lol. It depends on how much homework and whatnot they have to do.

[@bogregz]

With age comes experience. That's just a fact. That's how life works. And obviously, practice makes perfect. Because Smash players are usually young, the balance of experience vs sheer reflexes will always tip in the favor of experience a little bit. Am I wrong?

[@asuuki2048]

@@bogregz Yes, yes you are wrong. There is no evidence to suggest that some random guy is going to overthrow anybody older than them simply for being younger lmfao. Also, no, practice doesn’t make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect. There are tons of crazy adult players, and yet nobody mentions anything about them because… they’re… adults…….? Like, why? Somebody being young doesn’t make them anymore credible lmao. Somebody might have a TALENT for any given game, but that’s the extent of it. Their age is meaningless. Also don’t twist it and say I’m implying that a two year old can be a great Smash player. You know exactly what I mean. Some people are just better at games than others. That is just a fact. Starting young would be no different. Why? Because that doesn’t mean you get to time travel to the future and be good in absolutely no time. You grow at the exact same level as everybody else. Starting before somebody else does, and putting in the effort, is OBJECTIVELY the only advantage one can have.

[@bogregz]

@@asuuki2048 Sounds like we're saying the same thing bro but you're interpreting me saying younger people are automatically worse for some reason lol

[@asuuki2048]

@@bogregz Dunno.

[@nadimyazbekrammal9862]

Wait which tournament is this?

[@nadimyazbekrammal9862]

Didn't glitch infinite happen a while ago

[@raymondfowler6380]

@@nadimyazbekrammal9862 yeah but Hbox upload to YT like a month later. Probably cause he streams a lot.

[@sebastiennault8466]

Lool ahaha this jigglypuff suit is so manly ahaha

[@qwerandroxt7477]

Wouldn’t Prodigy be the smash prodigy smh

[@musinglater9598]

reminds me of onin

[@Will-uj7yu]

Cosmos better off without inkling after all

[@HeckYep]

The footstool in winner's finals 🤮

[@onepower1268]

Hbox get him on time liquid

[@Trattt]

No such things as prodigies Just luck with life to be there at the right time and tons of free time. Otherwise we'd be seeing way more "prodigies" if people were actually lucky with life

[@Smenchevieve]

Prodigy: a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities. I feel like finding a skill that you are a prodigy in takes luck but that doesn't mean that they don't exist.

[@MrGameonthis]

Prodigies definitely exist, you see it all time with athletes where they pick up a sport at like 15-16 and go pro. It’s luck that they’re born with the skill sure, but that’s what a prodigy is.

[@dim1798]

I felt bad for him

[@davidward1661]

Zomba hacking theres no way

[@HobJobLinEr]

6:08 why is that person in a fursuit lol

[@Xxblade17]

Nice

[@hellyeahman]

Every person talking trash in the comments would get 3 stocked if they played him

[@fortnitesavagebros2302]

Fax

[@Shmossis]

He aint the future, he's the present

[@fortnitesavagebros2302]

What does that mean?

[@johnmurphey170]

Aegis is so boring. Took a character like that to make Steve and Rob look okay.

[@magvir4641]

gotta not throw in grands first 😉

[@gibraltar4841]

Yo