Sonix wins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Major at GENESIS X3

Carlos ‘Sonix‘ Perez is the GENESIS X3 Tremendous Smash Bros. Final champion after an intense Grand Finals with Salvatore ‘Zomba‘ DeSena.

The Final High 8 simply wrapped up at GENESIS X3, that includes the highest gamers on the planet from North America and Japan. Ultimately, it was a Sonic predominant that’s ranked sixth on the planet who took the Main title.

The 2 favourites to win GENESIS X3 began within the Losers aspect of High 8. Gavin ‘Tweek‘ Dempsey was having a reasonably spectacular comeback since returning to the aggressive scene in October 2025. Nevertheless, he was beginning High 8 dealing with Mashita ‘Acola‘ Hayato, a Steve participant — and Steve was one of many causes that Tweek left the scene the newest time.

In the meantime, Zomba needed to begin off towards ‘Miya,’ the highest Mr. Sport & Watch on the planet. He must struggle among the finest within the scene to remain within the bracket.

Regardless of unbelievable crowd help, Tweek had a tough time towards Acola. There have been a couple of vivid spots within the match that gave the Smash commuity hope, however Tweek wasn’t capable of get rid of Steve from the event and fell 3-1.

Nevertheless, Zomba was having an unbelievable run going into High 8. With hype from followers on his aspect, Zomba fought his method by way of Losers to face ‘Doramigi’ in Losers Finals. The winner would get to face Sonix within the Grand Finals. The match was extremely intense, with loads of insane off-stage antics from each gamers. Ultimately, Zomba received 3-2.

Zomba and Sonix have met within the Grand Finals many instances earlier than, most related being Genesis X in 2024. Zomba had received in that intense match, so it was undoubtedly potential this time regardless of coming from Losers aspect.

Zomba was all warmed up when he confronted Sonix within the Grand Finals. He made fast work of the Sonic participant within the first two matches and it appeared there might be a bracket reset. Throughout an interview earlier within the High 8, Zomba had appeared fairly assured he might win, noting that he had an ideal Valentine’s Day the night time earlier than.

Sadly for the puffed up crowd, Sonix turned every part round within the third spherical. He performed like he was on fireplace, with Zomba struggling to get out of juggles and sustain with Sonic’s velocity and aggression.

Whereas it wasn’t the redemption followers wished for Zomba, it proved Sonix has what it takes to achieve the High 5 within the UltRank subsequent time it’s up to date.