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| former crews = [[Versus (crew)|Versus]], [[Smash Studios]], AXG, [[Gaming Knights]], [[Melee Hell]], [[Eccentric Emporium]], B&B, U4X eSports | | former crews = [[Versus (crew)|Versus]], [[Smash Studios]], AXG, [[Gaming Knights]], [[Melee Hell]], [[Eccentric Emporium]], B&B, U4X eSports | ||
| skillssbm = Top professional | | skillssbm = Top professional | ||
| rankingssbm = [[ | | rankingssbm = [[2016 SSBMRank]]: 35th | ||
| realname = Jason Diehl | | realname = Jason Diehl | ||
| birthday = 25 | | birthday = 25 | ||
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| country = United States | | country = United States | ||
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'''Gahtzu''' is a smasher originally from Bonn, Germany currently residing in Orlando, Florida, who mains {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}} in ''[[Melee]]''. | '''Gahtzu''' is a smasher originally from Bonn, Germany currently residing in Orlando, Florida, who mains {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}} in ''[[Melee]]''. He is often accredited as being the best in the United States at Falcon dittos, having taken convincing wins over top Falcon mains, such as {{Sm|S2J}}, {{Sm|Wizzrobe}}, {{Sm|Darkrain}}, and {{Sm|Scar}}. He is currently ranked 35th on the [[2016 SSBMRank]] and 5th on the [[Central Florida Melee Power Rankings]]. | ||
He was picked up by U4X eSports on September 19th, 2016<ref>https://twitter.com/U4XeSports/status/777835688523812864</ref>. He left the team on December 9th, 2016<ref>https://twitter.com/Gahtzu/status/807247833120305152</ref>. | He was picked up by U4X eSports on September 19th, 2016<ref>https://twitter.com/U4XeSports/status/777835688523812864</ref>. He left the team on December 9th, 2016<ref>https://twitter.com/Gahtzu/status/807247833120305152</ref>. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*At {{Sm|Hungrybox}}'s [[Don't Take My Stock 3]], | *At [[Smash the Record]], Gahtzu nearly set the Guinness World Record for "Longest Video Games Marathon Playing a Fighting Game" at 72 hours, which would've beaten the former record of 48 hours. Unfortunately, a video error that occurred during his session delegitimized his entire attempt, despite the amount of witnesses that were present. | ||
*Along with {{Sm|Wizzrobe}} and {{Sm|Gravy}}, | *At {{Sm|Hungrybox}}'s [[Don't Take My Stock 3]], Gahtzu beat {{Sm|Darkrain}} 5-0 in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuCoMz0ADdk Captain Falcon ditto money match]. | ||
* | *Along with {{Sm|Wizzrobe}} and {{Sm|Gravy}}, Gahtzu is a member of 20GX, a movement to reinvent and push the limits of {{SSBM|Captain Falcon}} as a character. | ||
* | *Gahtzu won two consecutive $100 money matches against premier Captain Falcon player {{Sm|S2J}} at [[CEO 2015]]. | ||
*Although Gahtzu is proficient in the Falcon ditto, he lost to {{Sm|Lord}} at [[GENESIS 3]] including a four stock in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGxWlS74RIo game one]. | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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[[Category:2014 SSBMRank ranked players]] | [[Category:2014 SSBMRank ranked players]] | ||
[[Category:2015 SSBMRank ranked players]] | [[Category:2015 SSBMRank ranked players]] | ||
[[Category:2016 SSBMRank ranked players]] | |||
Revision as of 14:11, January 3, 2017
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| Character info | |
| Melee main | Captain Falcon |
| Other Melee character | Ganondorf |
| Project M main | Captain Falcon |
| Team info | |
| Crew(s) | 20GX |
| Former crews | Versus, Smash Studios, AXG, Gaming Knights, Melee Hell, Eccentric Emporium, B&B, U4X eSports |
| Rankings and results info | |
| Most recent ranking |  2016 SSBMRank: 35th |
| Personal and other info | |
| Real name | Jason Diehl |
| Birth date | |
| Location | Orlando, Florida 
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| Miscellaneous info | |
| Skill | Top professional |
Gahtzu is a smasher originally from Bonn, Germany currently residing in Orlando, Florida, who mains Captain Falcon in Melee. He is often accredited as being the best in the United States at Falcon dittos, having taken convincing wins over top Falcon mains, such as S2J, Wizzrobe, Darkrain, and Scar. He is currently ranked 35th on the 2016 SSBMRank and 5th on the Central Florida Melee Power Rankings.
He was picked up by U4X eSports on September 19th, 2016[1]. He left the team on December 9th, 2016[2].
Tournament placings
Super Smash Bros. Melee
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 Placement | 2v2 Placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex 2012 | January 6th-8th, 2012 | 65th | — | — |
| Tipped Off 9 | December 13t-14th, 2013 | 13th | 9th | Wizzrobe |
| Apex 2014 | January 17th-19th, 2014 | 49th | 25th | Wizzrobe |
| Revival of Melee 7 | March 8th-9th, 2014 | 33rd | 7th | s0ft |
| MLG Anaheim 2014 | June 20th-22nd, 2014 | 45th | — | — |
| CEO 2014 | June 27th-29th, 2014 | 17th | 9th | Wizzrobe |
| Zenith 2014 | August 2nd-3rd, 2014 | 17th | 9th | Wizzrobe |
| Smash the Record | August 22nd-25th, 2014 | 13th | 4th | Wizzrobe |
| Tipped Off 10 | September 20th-21st, 2014 | 7th | 4th | Wizzrobe |
| The Big House 4 | October 4th-5th, 2014 | 33rd | 7th | Wizzrobe |
| Don't Take My Stock 3 | November 8th, 2014 | 5th | — | — |
| KTAR XI | November 22nd, 2014 | 9th | 4th | Wizzrobe |
| Paragon Orlando 2015 | January 17th-18th, 2015 | 17th | 9th | Wizzrobe |
| Apex 2015 | January 30th-February 1st, 2015 | 65th | 13th | Wizzrobe |
| Bad Moon Rising | March 14th-15th, 2015 | 13th | 7th | Wizzrobe |
| Aftershock | March 28th-29th, 2015 | 5th | 2nd | Westballz |
| MVG Sandstorm | April 18th-19th, 2015 | 9th | 7th | Westballz |
| CEO 2015 | June 26th-28th, 2015 | 17th | — | — |
| EVO 2015 | July 17th-19th, 2015 | 97th | — | — |
| Super Smash Con | August 6th-9th, 2015 | 7th | 4th | Colbol |
| Paragon Los Angeles 2015 | September 5th-6th, 2015 | 33rd | — | — |
| The Big House 5 | October 2nd-4th, 2015 | 65th | 13th | Fearless |
| Smash the Record 2015 | October 23rd-25th, 2015 | 9th | — | — |
| GENESIS 3 | January 15th-17th, 2016 | 33rd | 17th | Westballz |
| PAX Arena | January 29th-31st, 2016 | 17th | 4th | Axe |
| Tampa Never Sleeps 6 | February 27th-28th, 2016 | 4th | — | — |
| Pound 2016 | April 2nd-3rd, 2016 | 17th | 65th (DQ'ed) | Colbol |
| Frame One | April 9th-10th, 2016 | 9th | 3rd | Gravy |
| CEO 2016 | June 24th-26th, 2016 | 13th | — | — |
| Super Smash Con 2016 | August 11th-14th, 2016 | 33rd | 9th | KJH |
| Unrivaled II: Doubles Edition | September 17th, 2016 | 3rd | 1st | Plup |
| The Smash House | September 23rd-25th, 2016 | 5th | 1st | Plup |
| The Big House 6 | October 7th-9th, 2016 | 17th | 33rd | Beerman |
| Come To Papa 2 | October 22nd-23rd, 2016 | 4th | 4th | Fearless |
| Smash the Record 2016 | November 11th-14th, 2016 | 7th | — | — |
| Rewired 2016 | November 19th-21st, 2016 | 4th | 2nd | Westballz |
| CFL Smackdown Weekly 104 | November 28th, 2016 | 4th | 1st | Colbol |
| Don't Park on the Grass | December 17th-18th, 2016 | 25th | 13th | Westballz |
Project M
| Tournament | Date | 1v1 Placement | 2v2 Placement | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Big House 4 | October 4th-5th, 2014 | 65th | — | — |
| KTAR XI | November 22nd, 2014 | 3rd | — | — |
| Paragon Orlando 2015 | January 17th-18th, 2015 | 7th | — | — |
| Paragon Los Angeles 2015 | September 5th-6th, 2015 | 17th | — | — |
Trivia
- At Smash the Record, Gahtzu nearly set the Guinness World Record for "Longest Video Games Marathon Playing a Fighting Game" at 72 hours, which would've beaten the former record of 48 hours. Unfortunately, a video error that occurred during his session delegitimized his entire attempt, despite the amount of witnesses that were present.
- At Hungrybox's Don't Take My Stock 3, Gahtzu beat Darkrain 5-0 in a Captain Falcon ditto money match.
- Along with Wizzrobe and Gravy, Gahtzu is a member of 20GX, a movement to reinvent and push the limits of Captain Falcon as a character.
- Gahtzu won two consecutive $100 money matches against premier Captain Falcon player S2J at CEO 2015.
- Although Gahtzu is proficient in the Falcon ditto, he lost to Lord at GENESIS 3 including a four stock in game one.
