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 this planet from North America and Japan. Ultimately, it was a Sonic fundamental that’s ranked sixth on this 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 fairly spectacular comeback since returning to the competitive 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 latest time.

In the meantime, Zomba needed to begin off in opposition to ‘Miya,’ the highest Mr. Recreation & Watch on this planet. He must battle a few of the greatest within the scene to remain within the bracket.

Regardless of unbelievable crowd help, Tweek had a troublesome time in opposition to Acola. There have been a couple of vibrant spots within the match that gave the Smash commuity hope, however Tweek wasn’t in a position to remove 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 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 gained 3-2.

Zomba and Sonix have met within the Grand Finals many instances earlier than, most related being Genesis X in 2024. Zomba had gained 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 may very well be a bracket reset. Throughout an interview earlier within the High 8, Zomba had appeared fairly assured he may win, noting that he had an amazing Valentine’s Day the evening earlier than.

Sadly for the overvalued crowd, Sonix turned all the pieces round within the third spherical. He performed like he was on hearth, with Zomba struggling to get out of juggles and sustain with Sonic’s velocity and aggression.

Whereas it wasn’t the redemption followers needed for Zomba, it proved Sonix has what it takes to succeed in the High 5 within the UltRank next time it’s updated.