Smash Summit 12 came to a conclusion earlier today with Cody “iBDW” Schwab finishing in first place after defeating Joseph “Mang0” Marquez in the Grand Finals.The Smash Summit tournament is a series of national-level invitationals that was founded in 2015. Smash Summit 12 had a total of 16 players, including five invited players, five crowdfunded players and the six highest-placed players at the Mainstage 2021: Melee tournament.iBDW directly qualified for the Grand Finals after defeating Zain Naghmi, while Mang0 also defeated Zain in the Losers Finals. iBDW ran out a 3 to 0 winner in the Grand Finals to take home the crown.Panda | iBDW (Cody Schwab)@iBDWSSBMUnbelievably happy to be part of @PandaGlobalIt's been a tough time trying to keep playing Melee this past year, but it all paid off, and I could not be more grateful for the opportunity. Expect really big things from me in the coming months :).#KeepItPG twitter.com/PandaGlobal/st…Panda@PandaGlobalThe Panda fam just got bigger. Please welcome @iBDWSSBM, @Kizzie_Kay310, and welcome back @PunkDaGod!Joining them are some new staff Pandas: @CONEY @JuggleRob @jackie_peanuts @CLASH_Chia @EveryDamnDay__ @mynameisbien @KoiFGC @kongmunism #KeepItPG12:57 PM · May 6, 20203230179The Panda fam just got bigger. Please welcome @iBDWSSBM, @Kizzie_Kay310, and welcome back @PunkDaGod!Joining them are some new staff Pandas: @CONEY @JuggleRob @jackie_peanuts @CLASH_Chia @EveryDamnDay__ @mynameisbien @KoiFGC @kongmunism #KeepItPG https://t.co/DRkmH1TloIUnbelievably happy to be part of @PandaGlobalIt's been a tough time trying to keep playing Melee this past year, but it all paid off, and I could not be more grateful for the opportunity. Expect really big things from me in the coming months :).#KeepItPG twitter.com/PandaGlobal/st…Fans react as iBDW wins Smash Summit 12Previously, iBDW had never defeated Zain during Smash Summit matches. He finished fourth in the 1 vs. 1 Smash Summit 8 tournament, and third in the Smash Summit 10 tournament. iBDW finished fifth in Smash Summit 9 and Smash Summit 11. However, it seems as if the Melee professional has been working hard over the last few years.Beyond the Smash@BTSsmashCongrats again to our #SmashSummit 12 Champion...@iBDWSSBM!!! 👏 🎉🎉🎉📷 Photo by: @TGphoto_11:48 AM · Dec 13, 20211539100Congrats again to our #SmashSummit 12 Champion...@iBDWSSBM!!! 👏 🎉🎉🎉📷 Photo by: @TGphoto_ https://t.co/e1CmYFwDpAiBDW claimed his first major tournament victory at the Riptide Super Smash Bros. Melee single tournament. He did not drop a single set during the event and has now been rewarded with his first ever Smash Summit title.On his way to the crown, iBDW had to defeat multiple elite Smash Bros. players, including Zaine and Mang0. The Panda eSports professional managed to snap a long losing streak in major tournaments against both the players. After losing, Zaine expressed his disappointment on Twitter and promised to return stronger next year.Zain@ZainNaghmiComing back strong for 2022 and gunning for number 1 spot Everyone is very talented at this game and it feels like a golden age of melee See everyone next time11:09 AM · Dec 13, 2021349292Coming back strong for 2022 and gunning for number 1 spot Everyone is very talented at this game and it feels like a golden age of melee See everyone next timeMang0 said that he was happy with the result considering he had only practiced for two weeks. The Cloud9 Smash Bros. professional stated that he didn’t want to retire and will continue competing for the time being. Meanwhile, fans congratulated iBDW on social media.As the comments/tweets suggest, many believe that iBDW deserves the title and recognize that he has worked very hard to win. Most were impressed with the quality of the overall gameplay and say that the Smash Bros. scene is more unpredictable than ever before.【Raynex】@raynexpressrewatching @iBDWSSBM sets and goddam. Dude was playing so hot he almost 4 stocked Zain. Completely picked apart Mango's Falco too. And looked untouchable in the ditto. That's some of the best Fox play i've seen in my entire life. Congrats Cody #SmashSummit12:59 PM · Dec 13, 20213rewatching @iBDWSSBM sets and goddam. Dude was playing so hot he almost 4 stocked Zain. Completely picked apart Mango's Falco too. And looked untouchable in the ditto. That's some of the best Fox play i've seen in my entire life. Congrats Cody #SmashSummitSnap @ Smash Summit 12@ssbmsnapa few things I learned at #SmashSummit12 * if you want something, ask for it. people can't read your mind* don't let anyone guilt you into changing how you play your game. change if you want to, but never for other people* no matter how long it takes, hard work WILL pay off2:40 AM · Dec 13, 20211a few things I learned at #SmashSummit12 * if you want something, ask for it. people can't read your mind* don't let anyone guilt you into changing how you play your game. change if you want to, but never for other people* no matter how long it takes, hard work WILL pay offSekun E.J.R@ArashiMoon118@TSM_Leffen You said you was gonna beat Mang0 this summit. When mang0 his first summit. IMO your smash career is at a.......2:58 AM · Dec 13, 2021@TSM_Leffen You said you was gonna beat Mang0 this summit. When mang0 his first summit. IMO your smash career is at a....... https://t.co/0vow95Ve1uCertified Gamer Boy@WhoIsSparkySo @Cody__Travis won BCX and now @iBDWSSBM (Cody Schwab) won Smash SummitThe Codys are rising up12:13 PM · Dec 13, 202127So @Cody__Travis won BCX and now @iBDWSSBM (Cody Schwab) won Smash SummitThe Codys are rising upSmash Summit 13 is scheduled to take place in the summer of 2022.