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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · Jun 1

Today is the final day to pick up CB2025 shirts, hoodies, jackets, cardigans, jerseys, drinkware, hats, joggers, bags, blankets, and more!

Hit up combobreaker.org/shop before 11:59 PM CST tonight to get yours!

COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 31

Tomorrow is the final day for the online #CB2025 store!

Head over before you miss your final chance on any of the COMBO BREAKER 2025 merch: combobreaker.org/shop

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 31

Tomorrow is the final day for the online #CB2025 store!

Head over before you miss your final chance on any of the COMBO BREAKER 2025 merch: combobreaker.org/shop

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 27

Congratulations to Top 8 of THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV at #CB2025.

🏆 TheGio 🇵🇪
🥈 Layec 🇲🇽
🥉 MadKOF 🇰🇷
🏅 mok 🇯🇵
🏅 Tamago 🇲🇽
🏅 Wero Asamiya 🇲🇽
🏅 ET 🇹🇼
🏅 Memo 🇲🇽

📸 Carlton Beener

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

COMBO BREAKER 2025 is over, but it's not too late to grab some commemorative merch from the event! The online #CB2025 store will remain open for one more week.

Shop now: combobreaker.org/shop

📸 Vexanie

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

Hard work pays off. 10 years of passion and community support helped make this year's COMBO BREAKER the largest fighting game event the Midwest has ever seen.

Thank you for celebrating with us. #CB2025

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

Congratulations to Top 8 of Street Fighter 6 at #CB2025.

🏆 Leshar 🇰🇷
🥈 Itabashi Zangief 🇯🇵
🥉 Dual Kevin 🇺🇸
🏅 EndingWalker 🇬🇧
🏅 Blaz 🇨🇱
🏅 Bonchan 🇯🇵
🏅 JAK 🇺🇸
🏅 GO1 🇯🇵

📸 Vexanie

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

After an incredible 9-set Losers run, Leshar brings it all the way back to claim victory and a #CPT2025 spot in Street Fighter 6 at #CB2025!

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

He's doing it for his loyal fans.

Itabashi Zangief moves on to Grand Finals on the Winners side!

twitch.tv/CapcomFighters | #Evo2025

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

Did you get a chance to visit the Voodoo Ranger Arcade Room at #CB2025? What did you think?

Shoutouts to Voodoo Ranger for helping us power up the arcade for COMBO BREAKER's 10th anniversary.

📸 Carlton Beener / @tempusrob.com / @yotobimoto.bsky.social

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

Congratulations to Top 8 of TEKKEN 8 at #CB2025.

🏆 Mulgold 🇰🇷
🥈 ATIF 🇵🇰
🥉 Knee 🇰🇷
🏅 EDGE 🇰🇷
🏅 Arslan Ash 🇵🇰
🏅 PINYA 🇯🇵
🏅 Rangchu 🇰🇷
🏅 LowHigh 🇰🇷

📸 HelloItsLi

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

"He's just too ready!"

Leshar calls out the air fireball and takes down Bonchan in Game 5.

twitch.tv/CapcomFighters | #CB2025

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

Congratulations to Top 8 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate at #CB2025.

🏆 ATATA 🇺🇸
🥈 Ikan 🇺🇸
🥉 Dabuz 🇺🇸
🏅 GuyGuy 🇺🇸
🏅 Skitz 🇺🇸
🏅 Pharaoh 🇺🇸
🏅 Tavares 🇺🇸
🏅 Richer 🇺🇸

📸 @yotobimoto.bsky.social

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

Congratulations to Top 8 of Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising at #CB2025.

🏆 Xerom 🇺🇸
🥈 Zane 🇺🇸
🥉 Monarch 🇺🇸
🏅 Elsa 🇺🇸
🏅 Insurgent 🇺🇸
🏅 Ryazo 🇺🇸
🏅 Kazunkai 🇺🇸
🏅 BlueSkyGuyBSG 🇺🇸

📸 @yotobimoto.bsky.social

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

Congratulations to Top 8 of FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves at #CB2025.

🏆 GO1 🇯🇵
🥈 @Reynald 🇺🇸
🥉 NYChrisG 🇺🇸
🏅 RB 🇹🇼
🏅 ZJZ 🇹🇼
🏅 Fenritti 🇯🇵
🏅 GamerBee 🇹🇼
🏅 poongko 🇰🇷

📸 Li Hoang

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

The 10th COMBO BREAKER is heading towards its conclusion. Top 8 of Street Fighter 6 is live!

Winners
Bonchan vs Itabashi Zangief
Dual Kevin vs Blaz

Losers
EndingWalker vs JAK
Leshar vs GO1

🎙️ @sajamfgc.bsky.social & @tastysteve.com

twitch.tv/CapcomFighters | #CB2025

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

Congratulations to Top 8 of Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 at #CB2025.

🏆 Crocs N' Socks 🇺🇸
🥈 Cade 🇺🇸
🥉 St. Aether 🇺🇸
🏅 daymendou 🇺🇸
🏅 Foo 🇺🇸
🏅 Hotashi 🇺🇸
🏅 Elvenshadow 🇺🇸
🏅 TheArm 🇺🇸

📸 Carlton Beener

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

There were a total of 10 indie devs showing off their games at COMBO BREAKER this year.

Join @jaidlyn.wakeupbuttons.com as she takes a stroll through the #CB2025 venue to check them out.

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

A Decade of Dedication #CB2025

📸 @tempusrob.com

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

That's it folks! Xerom is your COMBO BREAKER 2025 GBVSR Champion and qualifies for the Arc World Tour in South Korea! #AWT2025 #CB2025

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

With that, TheGio is your #CB2025 champion for THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV. We will be seeing him at the #SNKWC!

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

NO FEAR!

Mulgold is your TEKKEN 8 Combo Breaker 2025 Champion! #CB2025 #TWT2025

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

Congratulations to Top 8 of Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike at #CB2025.

🏆 NYChrisG 🇺🇸
🥈 Th3 Sylvester 🇺🇸
🥉 Nipperman 🇺🇸
🏅 Matteo 🇨🇦
🏅 yogurt brain 🇺🇸
🏅 TheNom7 🇺🇸
🏅 Orochi Tom Cruise 🇺🇸
🏅 Rescue_Ryan 🇺🇸

📸 @yotobimoto.bsky.social

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 26

The rage art secures Grand Finals for Atif!

twitch.tv/TEKKEN | #CB2025 #TWT2025

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 25

Congratulations to Top 8 of DRAGON BALL FighterZ at #CB2025.

🏆 INZEM 🇺🇸
🥈 KJpixel 🇺🇸
🥉 Zane 🇺🇸
🏅 ScrubDaddyLee 🇺🇸
🏅 Play_guy 🇺🇸
🏅 LegendaryyMuffin 🇺🇸
🏅 Lucar 🇺🇸
🏅 Ren 🇺🇸

📸 Carlton Beener

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COMBOBREAKER @combobreaker.org · May 25

Congratulations to Top 8 of Skullgirls 2nd Encore at #CB2025.

🏆 dekillsage 🇺🇸
🥈 SonicFox 🇺🇸
🥉 Flankroast 🇺🇸
🏅 iDante_SG 🇺🇸
🏅 Adeveis Wingzero 🇺🇸
🏅 ShakyFingers 🇺🇸
🏅 Fuzzy_Snugs 🇺🇸
🏅 SeaJay 🇦🇺

📸 Vexanie

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