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Despite those setbacks, Light would then see a return to form at {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}}. There, he would place 5th, with set wins over {{Sm|Zomba}}, {{Sm|Ned}}, {{Sm|Cosmos}}, with losses in close game 5 sets to {{Sm|ESAM}} and {{Sm|Maister}}, who both play characters considered some of Fox's worst matchups. It was clear that Light still had the skill to reach the peaks he used to, but this was marked by inconsistency in his results. | Despite those setbacks, Light would then see a return to form at {{Trn|Glitch 8.5 - Konami Code}}. There, he would place 5th, with set wins over {{Sm|Zomba}}, {{Sm|Ned}}, {{Sm|Cosmos}}, with losses in close game 5 sets to {{Sm|ESAM}} and {{Sm|Maister}}, who both play characters considered some of Fox's worst matchups. It was clear that Light still had the skill to reach the peaks he used to, but this was marked by inconsistency in his results. | ||
It was after a now infamous [https://twitter.com/AgentSmithhhh/status/1438559487808266240 tweet by smith], however, when Light reached new heights and cemented himself as one of the best players in the world at {{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}}. After losing to Jakal 0-3, Light would first beat {{Sm|Pink Fresh}} 3-1 to qualify for top 8 through loser's. Following this, Light would embark on one of the most grueling top 8 runs in Ultimate history, winning game 5 sets against {{Sm|Marss}}, {{Sm|Kola}}, {{Sm|MVD}}, and {{Sm|Maister}} (who had eliminated him last tournament) to make it to Grand Finals. There, he would beat {{Sm|Sparg0}} 3-0 in | It was after a now infamous [https://twitter.com/AgentSmithhhh/status/1438559487808266240 tweet by smith], however, when Light reached new heights and cemented himself as one of the best players in the world at {{Trn|Super Smash Con: Fall Fest}}. After losing to Jakal 0-3, Light would first beat {{Sm|Pink Fresh}} 3-1 to qualify for top 8 through loser's. Following this, Light would embark on one of the most grueling top 8 runs in Ultimate history, winning game 5 sets against {{Sm|Marss}}, {{Sm|Kola}}, {{Sm|MVD}}, and {{Sm|Maister}} (who had eliminated him last tournament) to make it to Grand Finals. There, he would beat {{Sm|Sparg0}} 3-0 in the first set of Grands and win yet another game 5 set to take his first major. | ||
He would close out his last year's major at {{Trn|Mainstage}}, where he placed 7th losing to {{Sm|Elegant}} and {{Sm|Sparg0}} in their runback. | He would close out his last year's major at {{Trn|Mainstage}}, where he placed 7th losing to {{Sm|Elegant}} and {{Sm|Sparg0}} in their runback. | ||