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His second obstacle came in the form of another Fighter Pass 2 character: {{SSBU|Steve}}, a character that many players believed was overpowered. Japan's rising star {{Sm|acola}} had dominated the Japanese ''Smash'' scene since March and defeated several of North America's best players to win {{Trn|The Gimvitational}}, sparking debates on whether it was possible for acola to be the best player in the world instead of MkLeo. The two had avoided each other due to MkLeo's presence in Europe during The Gimvitational and acola dropping out of {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}} due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], and as a result many players began anticipating for a set between the two at {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 5}}. In addition, MkLeo suffered a devastating 3-0 loss to {{Sm|Onin}} at Super Smash Con which ended in a 3 stock from the rising Steve player; MkLeo ultimately placed 5th after losing to Glutonny, the first time he failed to make top 4 at a tournament since {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}} over 3 years prior, while Onin went on to win the tournament through the winner's side. | His second obstacle came in the form of another Fighter Pass 2 character: {{SSBU|Steve}}, a character that many players believed was overpowered. Japan's rising star {{Sm|acola}} had dominated the Japanese ''Smash'' scene since March and defeated several of North America's best players to win {{Trn|The Gimvitational}}, sparking debates on whether it was possible for acola to be the best player in the world instead of MkLeo. The two had avoided each other due to MkLeo's presence in Europe during The Gimvitational and acola dropping out of {{Trn|Super Smash Con 2022}} due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], and as a result many players began anticipating for a set between the two at {{Trn|Smash Ultimate Summit 5}}. In addition, MkLeo suffered a devastating 3-0 loss to {{Sm|Onin}} at Super Smash Con which ended in a 3 stock from the rising Steve player; MkLeo ultimately placed 5th after losing to Glutonny, the first time he failed to make top 4 at a tournament since {{Trn|Umebura Japan Major 2019}} over 3 years prior, while Onin went on to win the tournament through the winner's side. | ||
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