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Match Footage NEC in Neutral

Protagonist_1

Protagonist_1

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Suggested by @buyacushun , I decided with NEC still relative in everyone’s minds I would do a thread showcasing different matches of players in neutral. However, considering the tons of footage at NEC, and the fact that some of the matches that are not on youtube (for example, I believe Spooky did not upload top 16 winners which had Reo using Goro), I just decided to show a random collection of gifs from matches that I have watched.

This is the first time I am doing this for a tournament, so the gifs my come off a bit unorganized as far as players are concerned. I feel MKX’s meta has been gradually developing over time, this tournament I felt was no exception. My definite highlight for me was the Slayer vs. Sonicfox set (hence the majority of the footage is from here) but there are other matches in there as well.

Jupiter Footsies 101


Whiff punish by DJT


Zyphox controlling space with Lui Kang


Tom Brady empty jump bait with ice clone


d1 anti-air by Slayer


DJT use of normals/specials to control the space in front of him


Zoning by SonicFox


Unlike the other threads, I will probably continually update this. I’m still watching footage from NEC. If you want to post moments you liked from NEC, feel free to add to this and discuss as well. Also, feel free to correct me if there's any incorrect naming of moves or (???), meaning I'm not exactly sure what the normal is called.

Furthermore, receiving 27.5% of the vote, Reo will be the next player featured in the “Player in Neutral” series. It will primarily feature Jason, but potentially other characters he has used in the past as well. Also, if anyone can find the Jupiter vs. Reo match (top 16 winners) that would be more than helpful.

In addition, I will be heading back to school by next week, so I probably won't have any threads in the near future. School is my top priority, but I really enjoyed making these threads. Looking forward to more awesome matches ahead.

- Protagonist_1

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@shmatka
@buyacushun
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Past Threads:
Foxy Grandpa in Neutral
WoundCowboy in Neutral
Honeybee in Neutral

(Thread is continually being updated)
 
Protagonist_1

Protagonist_1

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Tom Brady baiting DJT to Air Earth Shake (punishes with slide)


DJT using Tremor’s d4 to shatter ice clone


Tom Brady walks forward to bait a poke, then counters with f4, ice clone


Tom Brady punishing Tremor’s d4 in response to ice clone with 1,2


DJT using Air Earth Shake to bait the anti-air attempt


Slayer anti-airing with (?)


Slayer whiff punishing the missed jump in attack


Cheeky neutral setup by Slayer
 
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Protagonist_1

Protagonist_1

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Controlling space with normal/Slayer divekick over fan


Insane anti-air conversion from Slayer


Slayer controlling space with d1


Sonicfox zoning/building meter


Zoning, run up grab by Sonic


Slayer Kung Jin opening with overhead


Slayer with the anti-air


Poke exchange between Slayer and Sonicfox
 
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Protagonist_1

Protagonist_1

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Zoning wars (Sonicfox vs. Slayer)


Interesting exchange here (Slayer comes out on top)


Punish by Sonicfox?


Gunshow using the hitbox of (??) to score a knockdown


Gunshow using (???) to control the air


Divekick over a fireball by Foxy Grandpa


Beautiful hat toss check by Foxy
 
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Protagonist_1

Protagonist_1

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112124 Ex orbiting hat by Foxy, poke out by Gunshow


Preemptive anti-air by Gunshow


Gunshow “Don’t teleport”


D2 anti-air by Gunshow


Whiff punish on the NJP by Foxy


Another Beautiful Divekick by Foxy
 
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Protagonist_1

Protagonist_1

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DJT using cancel to gain corner position with Tremor


Mr. Aquaman whiff punish on Quan Chi’s NJP


DJT punishing a projectile with air shake


DJT punish on superman punch


Jupiter baiting Spin


Jupiter using the hitbox of (???) to counter Kung Lao’s sweep


Jupiter and DJT showing respect of each others neutral in the opening


Jupiter anti-air on crossup jump
 
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Protagonist_1

Protagonist_1

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Sonicfox zoning/building meter



Zoning, run up grab by Sonic


Slayer Kung Jin opening with overhead


Slayer with the anti-air


Poke exchange between Slayer and Sonicfox


Slayer trying to bait a poke by jostling


Sick anti-air by Slayer


Zoning by SonicFox
 
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Protagonist_1

Protagonist_1

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d1 anti-air by Slayer


Slayer with the smart stuff


The popoff by Slayer


Poke exchange between Sonicfox and Slayer


Zoning/Controlling the pace of the match by Sonicfox


Delayed DP by Sonicfox


Good jump by Sonicfox
 
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Protagonist_1

Protagonist_1

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Slayer opening with (???)


Delayed air fan by Sonic fox


Zoning by Sonicfox (IAF)


Poke exchange between Slayer and Sonic fox


Sonicfox jump back fan toss


Conversion by Slayer


Poke exchange between Sonicfox and Slayer


D1 throw by Slayer, teched by Sonic, back to neutral
 
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Protagonist_1

Protagonist_1

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Sonicfox expecting (???), Slayer reads the jump and air-to-airs


Whiff Punish by Sonicfox


Slayer opening with sweep


Slayer blocking in place like a boss


Oki setup by Slayer


Good spacing/neutral by Slayer
 
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Eldriken

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RIP people using their phone's data and have a limited amount per month. :DOGE

As always, good stuff, @Protagonist_1.

I look forward to what we'll get from you after KiT.
 
GQJ

GQJ

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I would like to be tagged in your future posts.

Protagonist_1 said:
DJT use of normals/specials to control the space in front of him
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So is the goal here to condition an opponent for an opening later in the match/set? I understand combos are not as important as spacing, but if this is the case it is a wonderful representation of the longer game at hand.
 
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