Two main Tremendous Smash Bros. tournaments concluded on November ninth: FAST FALL$ for Melee and Port Precedence 9 for Final.
The occasions topped Duncan ‘SDJ’ Meara and Carlos ‘Sonix’ Pérez of Luminosity Gaming as their respective champions, marking one other robust weekend for the North American and worldwide aggressive scenes.
FAST FALL$ Winner
SDJ claimed the Tremendous Smash Bros. Melee singles title at FAST FALL$, defeating Spain’s Álvaro ‘Trif’ García Ethical 3–2 in a Peach vs. Jigglypuff Grand Last. The Houston-based participant additionally took first in doubles alongside Aly ‘MOF’ Oquendo.
Each SDJ and Trif certified for Nounsvitational Tokyo 2025, an invitational occasion set to characteristic Melee’s prime world gamers later this yr.
The victory continues SDJ’s robust 2025 season, which has included top-three finishes at Québecup 2025, Get On My Degree: Perpetually, and Steinway Melee 13.
Port Precedence 9 Winner
Sonix captured the Tremendous Smash Bros. Final championship at Port Precedence 9 in Seattle, Washington, overcoming Salvatore ‘Zomba’ DeSena and his R.O.B. within the Grand Last.
The Dominican Republic participant — extensively considered one of many world’s strongest Sonic mains — earned $2,619.75 (~£2,025) for the victory. Japan’s Carmelo completed third with Steve, adopted by Paris ‘Mild’ Ramirez Garcia of Shopify Riot in fourth utilizing Fox.
Rounding out the highest eight have been Luis ‘Lui$’ Oceguera Ramos (Palutena), Japan’s Toriguri (Banjo & Kazooie), Delicate na H.O (Donkey Kong/Mii Brawler/Bowser), and Alex ‘Lammers44’ Lammers (Mii Gunner).
“I gained Port Precedence 9!!! Phrases can’t describe how content material I’m with my efficiency,” Sonix posted on X. “Thanks all in your help… There’s nonetheless a number of work to be finished so I’ll carry on grinding.”
The win ends a streak of second-place finishes for Pérez in 2025, together with Luminosity Makes Strikes Miami, EugeneBound: Summers and Blink Respawn 2025.
Elsewhere, Leonardo ‘MkLeo’ López Pérez, thought-about one of many best Final gamers of all time, skilled a surprising early exit after losses to Timur ‘Yeast’ Bahadirov and Renton ‘rm8’ McGlashan, ending sixty fifth — his lowest main placement so far.
