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'''Ixis''', also known as '''IxisNaugus''' is a professional [[smasher]] in the United Kingdom, who mains {{SSB4|Sonic}} in ''[[Smash 4]]'', and previously mained {{SSBB|Bowser}} in ''[[Brawl]]''. His success within the United Kingdom has led him to become known as the country's best player as well as the best Sonic player in Europe. He currently sits at the top of the [http://smashboards.com/threads/smash-4-uk-power-rankings-winter-16.429809/ Smash 4 UK Power Rankings], ahead of {{Sm|J.Miller}}. He has two wins over {{Sm|ESAM}}.
'''Ixis''', also known as '''IxisNaugus''' is a professional [[smasher]] in the United Kingdom, who mains {{SSB4|Sonic}} in ''[[Smash 4]]'', and previously mained {{SSBB|Bowser}} in ''[[Brawl]]''. His success within the United Kingdom has led him to become known as the country's best player as well as the best Sonic player in Europe. He currently sits at the top of the [http://smash-bros.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/England-PR-MayDec-17.jpg England Power Ranking], ahead of {{Sm|DKHo}}. He has two wins over {{Sm|ESAM}}.


As the UK's top-ranked player, Ixis has won a large number of tournaments within the country. Despite this, Ixis has yet to make a major impact outside of the UK, despite travelling to both [[Apex 2015]] and [[GENESIS 3]] where he came 65th. Ixis's most recent notable performances on a European scale was 9th place at Swedish tournament [[BEAST 6]], where he was eliminated by {{Sm|Sodrek}}; PPT-S in Germany, where he reached Grand Finals, losing to {{Sm|Abadango}}; and 4th place at Europe's largest tournament to date, [[Syndicate 2016]].
As the UK's top-ranked player, Ixis has won a large number of tournaments within the country. Despite this, Ixis has yet to make a major impact outside of the UK, despite travelling to both [[Apex 2015]] and [[GENESIS 3]] where he came 65th. Ixis's most recent notable performances on a European scale was 9th place at Swedish tournament [[BEAST 6]], where he was eliminated by {{Sm|Sodrek}}; PPT-S in Germany, where he reached Grand Finals, losing to {{Sm|Abadango}}; and 4th place at Europe's largest tournament to date, [[Syndicate 2016]].
However, at [[EVO 2017]], he would finally make an impact outside Europe, double eliminating {{Sm|ESAM}} to make it into top 48.
However, at [[EVO 2017]], he would finally make an impact outside Europe, double eliminating {{Sm|ESAM}} to make it into top 48. After winning qualification by winning a Spanish tournament, Ixis also returned to the USA to compete at Midwest Mayhem 11, finishing in 13th.


==Play style==
==Play style==
As a Sonic main, Ixis relies on fast-paced gameplay, and not giving opponents time to think, although Ixis's Sonic stands out compared to other Sonic professionals due to his high use of [[Spin Dash]] for [[jumping]] and landing purposes, even using it for backward momentum.
As a Sonic main, Ixis relies on fast-paced gameplay, and not giving opponents time to think. Ixis's Sonic stands out compared to other Sonic professionals due to his high use of [[Spin Dash]] for [[jumping]] and landing purposes, even using it for backward momentum.


==Tournament placings==
==Tournament placings==