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:''For the Cyprus smasher, see [[Smasher:Afro]].''
{{Infobox Smasher
{{Infobox Smasher
| name        = Afro Smash
| name        = Afro Smash
| mainssb4    = Samus
| mainssb4    = Samus
| mainssbu    = Samus
| mainssbu    = Incineroar
| 2ndmainssbu = Dark Samus
| otherssbu  = Samus
| otherssbu  = Incineroar
| 2ndotherssbu= Dark Samus
| skillssb4  = Top professional
| former sponsors = London Esports
| skillssbu  = Professional
|sponsor = London Esports
| rankingssb4 = [[European Smash 4 Power Rankings]]: 37th
| rankingssb4 = [[European Smash 4 Power Rankings]]: 37th
| rankingssbu = [[England Power Rankings]]: 13th
| rankingssbu = [[England Power Rankings]]: 13th
| realname        = Alan Gardner
| realname        = Alan Gardner
| location    = England
| location    = England
| country    = United Kingdom
| country    = England
}}
}}


'''Afro Smash''' is a British smasher who mains {{SSB4|Samus}} in {{forwiiu}} and a {{SSBU|Samus}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}} in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. In ''Smash 4'', he is ranked 7th on the [[United Kingdom Power Rankings]] and 37th on the [[European Smash 4 Power Rankings]], and has defeated {{Sm|Ixis}}, {{Sm|iStudying}}, {{Sm|aperture}}, {{Sm|J.Miller}}, and {{Sm|NickRiddle}}. In ''Ultimate'', he has defeated {{Sm|Magi|p=UK}}. Afro Smash is currently ranked 1st on the [[South West England Power Rankings]] and 13th on the [[England Power Rankings]].
'''Afro Smash''' is an English ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' {{SSBU|Incineroar}} player who formerly played {{SSBU|Samus}} and {{SSBU|Dark Samus}}. He is currently on a semi-active status since ''Ultimate'' launch due to not liking the game, often citing the riddance of Perfect Pivot and the general movement issues as his main grip with the game. Despite his limited activity, he has defeated {{Sm|Zone}}, {{Sm|RobbieAK47}}, {{Sm|Crispy}}, {{Sm|aperture}}, and {{Sm|Magi|p=UK}} and he is currently ranked 1st on the [[South West England Power Rankings]] and 13th on the [[England Power Rankings]].


He joined London Esports on March 11th, 2019.<ref>https://twitter.com/LDN_Esports/status/1105151612950073346?s=20</ref>
In ''Smash 4'', he mained {{SSB4|Samus}} and is ranked 7th on the [[United Kingdom Power Rankings]] and 37th on the [[European Smash 4 Power Rankings]]. He has defeated {{Sm|Ixis}}, {{Sm|iStudying}}, {{Sm|aperture}}, {{Sm|J.Miller}}, and {{Sm|NickRiddle}}.
 
He joined London Esports on March 11th, 2019.<ref>https://twitter.com/LDN_Esports/status/1105151612950073346?s=20</ref> However he left London Esports on February 6th, 2020.<ref>https://twitter.com/LDN_Esports/status/1225527002532327428</ref>  


==Tournament placings==
==Tournament placings==
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!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 placement!!2v2 placement!!Partner
!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 placement!!2v2 placement!!Partner
|-
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|{{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 6}}||February 19th-21st, 2016||49th||65th||{{Sm|Bulby}}
|{{Trn|DAT BlastZone 7|g=SSB4}}||October 3rd-4th, 2015||9th||7th||{{Sm|Willz}}
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|{{Trn|B.E.A.S.T 6|g=SSB4}}||February 19th-21st, 2016||49th||65th||{{Sm|Bulby}}
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|{{Trn|Albion|g=SSB4}}||May 7th-8th, 2016||7th||9th||Bulby
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|{{Trn|Key to The PG House|g=SSB4}}{{OnlineIcon}}||September 8th-18th, 2016||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|Syndicate 2016|g=SSB4}}||September 10th-11th, 2016||13th||9th||{{Sm|SilentDoom}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Key to The PG House}}||September 8th-18th, 2016||17th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|GENESIS 4|g=SSB4}}||January 20th-22nd, 2017||129th||33rd||SilentDoom
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Syndicate 2016}}||September 10th-11th, 2016||13th||9th||{{sm|SilentDoom}}
|{{Trn|SALT|g=SSB4}}||June 3rd-4th, 2017||25th||33rd||SilentDoom
|-
|-
|{{Trn|GENESIS 4}}||January 20th-22nd, 2017||129th||33rd||SilentDoom
|{{Trn|Albion 2|g=SSB4}}||July 1st-2nd, 2017||9th||5th||{{Sm|J.Miller}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|SALT}}||June 3rd-4th, 2017||25th||33rd||SilentDoom
|{{Trn|Respawn 5|g=SSB4}}||August 7th-13th, 2017||7th||7th||J.Miller
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Albion 2}}||July 1st-2nd, 2017||9th||5th||{{sm|J.Miller}}
|{{Trn|DAT BlastZone 25: The Silver Anniversary|g=SSB4}}||January 27th, 2018||7th||7th||J.Miller
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Respawn 5}}||August 7th-13th, 2017||7th||7th||J.Miller
|[https://www.start.gg/tournament/smashdash-25-1/event/wii-u-singles/overview SmashDash #25]||April 7th, 2018||2nd||5th||{{Sm|FROG}}
|-
|-
|[https://smash.gg/tournament/smashdash-25-1/events/wii-u-singles/overview SmashDash #25]||April 7th, 2018||2nd||5th||{{Sm|FROG}}
|{{Trn|European Smash 4 Pro Circuit Invitational Final Event|g=SSB4}}||July 7th, 2018||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Albion 3}}||July 14th-15th, 2018||33rd||7th||J.Miller
|{{Trn|Albion 3|g=SSB4}}||July 14th-15th, 2018||33rd||7th||J.Miller
|}
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!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 placement!!2v2 placement!!Partner
!Tournament!!Date!!1v1 placement!!2v2 placement!!Partner
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|{{Trn|DAT BlastZone 28}}||December 22nd, 2018||2nd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|DAT BlastZone 28|g=SSBU}}||December 22nd, 2018||3rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|-
|{{Trn|DAT BlastZone 29: The Premiere Premier|g=SSBU}}||January 26th, 2019||9th||1st||{{Sm|S1}}
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|{{Trn|WaveSmash Ultimate: Circuit Edition|g=SSBU}}||March 2nd, 2019||3rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|-
|{{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga Kickoff|g=SSBU}}||April 12th, 2019||97th||&mdash;||&mdash;
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|{{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga|g=SSBU}}||April 13th-14th, 2019||65th||17th||{{sm|YB}}
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|{{Trn|Regen 2019|g=SSBU}}||April 27th-28th, 2019||9th||3rd||{{Sm|Kylethh}}
|-
|-
|[https://smash.gg/tournament/wavesmash-ultimate-circuit-edition/events/singles/overview WaveSmash Ultimate: Circuit Edition]||March 2nd, 2019||3rd||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|Albion 4|g=SSBU}}||July 6th-7th, 2019||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|-
|-
|{{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga Kickoff}}||April 12th, 2019||97th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|South West Annual Takeover|g=SSBU}}||September 14th, 2019||5th||1st||{{Sm|Zone}}
|-
|-
|{{Trn|2GG: Prime Saga}}||April 13th-14th, 2019||65th||17th||{{sm|YB}}
|{{Trn|UKIE Ultimate Circuit Finale|g=SSBU}}||December 7th-8th, 2019||13th||3rd||Zone
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Regen 2019}}||April 27th-28th, 2019||9th||3rd||{{Sm|Kylethh}}
|{{Trn|Red Bull Front Runners Online - Final Championship|g=SSBU}} Last Chance Qualifier{{OnlineIcon}}||September 4th, 2020||9th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|-
|-
|{{Trn|Albion 4}}||July 6th-7th, 2019||49th||&mdash;||&mdash;
|{{Trn|DAT BlastZone 31|g=SSBU}}||October 30th, 2021||13th||4th||Zone
|-
|-
|{{Trn|UKIE Ultimate Circuit Finale}}||December 7th-8th, 2019||13th||3rd||{{Sm|Zone}}
|{{Trn|Den of Dragons: The Beasts Awaken|g=SSBU}}||December 3rd, 2022||7th / 131||2nd / 27||{{Sm|Jaman}}
|}
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*[https://ssbworld.com/players/2205/afro-smash SSBWorld page]
*[https://ssbworld.com/players/2205/afro-smash SSBWorld page]


[[Category:British smashers]]
[[Category:English smashers]]
[[Category:Samus professionals (SSB4)]]
[[Category:Samus players (SSB4)]]
[[Category:Samus professionals (SSBU)]]
[[Category:Incineroar players (SSBU)]]
[[Category:Samus players (SSBU)]]
[[Category:Dark Samus players (SSBU)]]

Revision as of 00:21, November 23, 2024

For the Cyprus smasher, see Smasher:Afro.
Afro Smash
Character info
Smash 4 main Samus
Ultimate main Incineroar
Other Ultimate characters Samus, Dark Samus
Team info
Former sponsor(s) London Esports
Rankings and results info
Most recent ranking Super Smash Bros. 4 European Smash 4 Power Rankings: 37th
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate England Power Rankings: 13th
Personal and other info
Real name Alan Gardner
Location England England

Afro Smash is an English Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Incineroar player who formerly played Samus and Dark Samus. He is currently on a semi-active status since Ultimate launch due to not liking the game, often citing the riddance of Perfect Pivot and the general movement issues as his main grip with the game. Despite his limited activity, he has defeated Zone, RobbieAK47, Crispy, aperture, and Magi and he is currently ranked 1st on the South West England Power Rankings and 13th on the England Power Rankings.

In Smash 4, he mained Samus and is ranked 7th on the United Kingdom Power Rankings and 37th on the European Smash 4 Power Rankings. He has defeated Ixis, iStudying, aperture, J.Miller, and NickRiddle.

He joined London Esports on March 11th, 2019.[1] However he left London Esports on February 6th, 2020.[2]

Tournament placings

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Tournament Date 1v1 placement 2v2 placement Partner
DAT BlastZone 7 October 3rd-4th, 2015 9th 7th Willz
B.E.A.S.T 6 February 19th-21st, 2016 49th 65th Bulby
Albion May 7th-8th, 2016 7th 9th Bulby
Key to The PG HouseOnline September 8th-18th, 2016 17th — —
Syndicate 2016 September 10th-11th, 2016 13th 9th SilentDoom
GENESIS 4 January 20th-22nd, 2017 129th 33rd SilentDoom
SALT June 3rd-4th, 2017 25th 33rd SilentDoom
Albion 2 July 1st-2nd, 2017 9th 5th J.Miller
Respawn 5 August 7th-13th, 2017 7th 7th J.Miller
DAT BlastZone 25: The Silver Anniversary January 27th, 2018 7th 7th J.Miller
SmashDash #25 April 7th, 2018 2nd 5th FROG
European Smash 4 Pro Circuit Invitational Final Event July 7th, 2018 9th — —
Albion 3 July 14th-15th, 2018 33rd 7th J.Miller

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Tournament Date 1v1 placement 2v2 placement Partner
DAT BlastZone 28 December 22nd, 2018 3rd — —
DAT BlastZone 29: The Premiere Premier January 26th, 2019 9th 1st S1
WaveSmash Ultimate: Circuit Edition March 2nd, 2019 3rd — —
2GG: Prime Saga Kickoff April 12th, 2019 97th — —
2GG: Prime Saga April 13th-14th, 2019 65th 17th YB
Regen 2019 April 27th-28th, 2019 9th 3rd Kylethh
Albion 4 July 6th-7th, 2019 49th — —
South West Annual Takeover September 14th, 2019 5th 1st Zone
UKIE Ultimate Circuit Finale December 7th-8th, 2019 13th 3rd Zone
Red Bull Front Runners Online - Final Championship Last Chance QualifierOnline September 4th, 2020 9th — —
DAT BlastZone 31 October 30th, 2021 13th 4th Zone
Den of Dragons: The Beasts Awaken December 3rd, 2022 7th / 131 2nd / 27 Jaman

External links

  1. ^ https://twitter.com/LDN_Esports/status/1105151612950073346?s=20
  2. ^ https://twitter.com/LDN_Esports/status/1225527002532327428
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