I can't stop imagining a world where S2J 3-0'd Armada.

Dude my heart was going fucking mental during this set, how the hell do the players deal with this?

this is a battle between two competitors

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He literally missed that knee that would have 3-0ed Armada by maybe 2 frames.

Crazy that the biggest story of the year so far isn't that armada lost to some one outside the top 5, but that someone even took him to game 5. Just doing that is newsworthy. Johnny is just 1 of 3 non top 5 to take armada to game 5 Honestly scary to think about. But armada is the goat. Johnny played so well, and I root for Johnny. But Dam armada's consistency is beautiful

best set of 2017 thus far

if falcon's recovery was like a tiny, tiny bit better he'd probably be god tier. literally 80% of the damage he took was from him trying to recover

HOLY SHIT THIS FUCKING SET

When S2J takes more games off Armada in 1 set than mango does in 2

the moment s2j remembers there's a script he needs to follow 15:41. sorry guys, gfs at genesis has to be mango armada

The god can bleed

S2J is a legend!!!!!!

Ok, even though it would've been *way* more hype if S2J won, it is still pretty hype that Armada won. This man's *insane* consistency is absolutely ridiculous, and whenever he takes it to game 5 and still manages to win, it just reminds you how good he is and how he refuses to let his record against anyone but the very best be tarnished. What a legend. Also, S2J did fuckin amazing and I truly believe that he is one of the people with the best chances to pull off the upset of the year next time they face off.

S2j making Armada sweat . Not too many people can do that.

God, so close. I feel like a stomp instead of that knee to end game 3 could have clutched it, but hindsight's always 20/20. I hate to say I felt it was over after game 3, but I did. S2J played his absolute heart out, and you really have to, to keep up with Armada like he did. Amazing job Johnny, go far in losers.

15:41 This johnny edge guard hurt. A lot.

I'm glad the crowd still cheered for S2J after he lost. He definitely deserved it.

THE 20GX REVOLUTION IS UPON US...

One of the most heartbreaking sets in melee IMO.

this set is an instant classic. this matchup is fucking timeless

Guys think about it. Genesis 2: Armada 2-0 S2J Genesis 3: Armada 3-1 S2J Genesis 4: Armada 3-2 S2J that means by all the data Genesis 5: S2J 3-2 Armada

3:36 greatest Johnny stock ever

I gotta come back and watch this set like once a year and just imagine what could have been

Yes Armada!!! This man is the greatest of all time

I wish I lived in the universe where S2j landed that knee at 15:41 It certainly wouldn't have KO'd, but all the momentum would have been different :(

this really had me feel as tense as Hbox vs. Armada at Evo. Like Homemade Waffles said in a later set, it really felt like Johnny had to win 3-0 or else Armada would take it. S2J is a legend... his movement is ridiculous

I've been watching for five years now since the day after EVO 2013. Throughout that time, I've been learning more and more about the game. This set has inspired me to finally start learning all of the tech skills and such in order for my Falcon to compete. Thank you Johnny for showing me Falcon can do it.

Thank you so much for the quick uploads GIMR. Seriously appreciate it!

15:41 just a few pixels away from making history :(

Just thinking that S2J could of beaten Amanda :(

There is a disturbance in the force. Someone is close to an awakening, that is not Plup.

Was it really 7 years ago? This set is so legendary, I always keep coming back to it.

I was so excited and then sad and then in awe of how amazing the set was

When this set first started I didn't really care. Armada 3-0 S2j whatever. But as the set progresses, Johnny took game 1, and then game 2. At that point I was shivering. He can't do it can he? Then he bustered out game 3. At that point it was over.

S2J played out of his fucking mind dude. So glad I randomly tuned in to the stream to see this.

My hands were numb and my heart was pounding this entire set. Good job S2J! And props to Armada for being so good and recovering from the initial ball of fire that was Johnny.

Major props to S2J, but to come back from down 0-2 to win 3 in a row is amazing.

I remember coming back to the stream when Armada was down a game, and I thought "Nah, he's good." But when he went down 2-0, my heart sank. Gosh, what an intense set. Mad respect to S2J, but phenomenal work by Armada: staying composed, keeping calm, and bringing it back. Easily one of the highlights of Genesis 4. Then again, we've got Mang0-Armada coming up in just a few hours...

Craziest set ever. I was screaming my lungs out the whole time. They both played so well

That game 3 thoough. He stopped the most legendary set from happening.

Just one missed knee to get a 3-0 Armada. Could you imagine how different this tournament would be?

I was so nervous watching this, and I already knew how it was going to end!

fuck it, I'm mainin falcon

Damn, what a heartbreak for S2J. That victory was within his grasp.

I watched this on my break at work, and I only got through games 1 and 2 and I wish that I had only seen that. Still props to both players, S2J is my favorite player, and I feel that he'll beat a god soon

the hypest set ive ever watched and it was live

A rollercoaster of emotion.

15:40 the moment that broke all of our hearts

This set perhaps more than Grand Finals shows why he is the best to ever touch a controller. The mental fortitude to stay calm and come back when S2J was going nuts is unbelievable.

Scar will always be my favorite announcer because he can even make things like "Powershield! Run away!" sound really exciting

Oh my god, s2j is a legend. Armada should be a little scared, even tho he won. He's not guaranteed a win anymore against anyone not in the top 5.

You'll gonna need more than that in order to beat Armada. The man is a beast.

20GX is almost here!!!

I can't watch this without crying

Johnny was almost a legend.. The last game gave me a heart attack

This set had my heart pumping at all times. Fucking intense

Favorite match of this tourney tbh

That was the first time i've ever seen Armada use the Toad, I love this man

Every time melee's top six turn on god mode it seriously gives me shivers. Truly a great set.

this is the set that got me hooked on melee

What a fucking set! Jesus. Best set of the tournament so far

once someone gets this close to slaying a god, it always means that their time will come soon

One of the most important sets of all time

I watched this set for the first time, I heard it was worth watching. I was convinced this was the grand finals despite everything

This and Mango v Leffen sets = hypest shit of 2017 so far.

Scar with 0 faith, muted the audio to keep my hype up

At right after 16:57 S2J jumps offstage and you hear the WHOLE crowd go "ohh" and literally conveying the disappointment Johnny must have felt in that exact moment. I have never seen a crowd this into it in a while. This match is gonna go down as one of the greatest matches of all time.

DAMNIT WHY DID JOHNNY CHOKEEE he had the 3-0 but he ruined it going for that knee

lmao at the commentary , "I DON'T JUST CARRY 95 DOLLARS!!" Lmao

Best set of the tournament!!

This match was legendary.

most hype set of 2017 so far

It is crazy to see that s2j can play like a beast and almost 3-0 armada but then as soon as the steam wears off armadas adaptation kicks in and it's a wrap

3:11 I love how the in-game Falcon chant started RIGHT when he kneed him

This set made my heart go nuts...

s2j makes me want to main falcon but I've been playing marth for so long so falcon is just my weak secondary

This is such a perfect parallel to Super Bowl LI (2017). Falcon leads first two quarters (2 games to 0; 21-3 at halftime). Then Armada (favored to win) brings it back to tie it up (2 games to 2 games, 28-28 after four quarters) Then overtime (5th quarter), the 5th deciding match. Falcon(s) lose in a heartbreaker. Armada/Pats crowned this year's (Super Bowl/Genesis) champion.

If Scar didn't doubt S2J being able to 3-0 Armada, he would have.

Amazing set

This is why I started watching Melee.

it sucks when you know he's gonna reverse 3-0 him after he wins the first two games since he seems impossible to beat ;-;

The current Video on Demand of Super Smash Brothers Melee for the Nintendo Gamecube played at this KZfaq internet address.

what an incredible set. props to S2J for giving Armada a real run for his money

Armada's mental game is incredible

my heart was literally beating like crazy when I was watching it

This truly was a heartbreaking set 💔

S2J had to 3-0 Armada to win. Once Armada won the third game, I knew S2J wasn't going to make it.

Man scar is like fucking Michael Scott from the office just talking about himself the whole time

Good fight from the boys.

Anyone else noticed that S2J decided to use Up Throw when he went to Battlefield for the last match? I wonder why he started to use that throw there.

I think s2j should have been far more aggressive on game 3 to put on the pressure. his downfall in this set was giving Armada too much room to think

Legendary set

Hype As Fuck, just thinking about armadas first lose at a none top 6 member getting 3-0 was fcking crazy

You were so close S2J!!

If S2J took this 3-0 it probably would have gone down as one of the greatest sets of Melee to ever happen. Armada's plot armor is too strong.

Best set of top 8 qualifiers

It's only a matter of time Johnny!

S2J idk if you read these comments. All i wanna say is this: Till this day you are still my favorite falcon player and you played your Ass off at G4. Dont let anyone tell you otherwise! Keep leveling up man! If love to see you win a major.

15:40 rest in fucking peace