Harare, Zimbabwe — April 20, 2025
The atmosphere was electric, the crowd on edge, and the stakes higher than ever. After an intense two-day tournament filled with grit, combos, and clutch comebacks, Button Bash officially crowned its first-ever Mortal Kombat 1 champion — and it all came down to a legendary clash between Unknown T and Sonic. Both players had shown immense promise over the two days with Sonic a coming in from Winners bracket while Unknown T was coming from the losers bracket. This is despite Unknown T having won the last two local tournaments for Mortal Kombat 1.
The grand finals, held on the second day of Zimbabwe’s largest gaming convention, delivered everything you’d expect from a showdown of this magnitude: calculated spacing, brutal finishers, and jaw-dropping turnarounds. It was a battle not just of skill, but of endurance and mind games.
A New Era for Competitive Gaming in Zimbabwe
Button Bash has made history this year by hosting the largest prize pool per game in Zimbabwean esports — and Mortal Kombat 1 stood out as one of the most fiercely contested brackets. The prizes were a courtesy of a sponsorship from POSB bank, one of Zimbabwe’s oldest banking instititions. Both Unknown T and Sonic emerged from a double elimination bracket that tested the limits of timing, precision, and adaptability.
Unknown T’s composed playstyle and lethal punishes were matched blow-for-blow by Sonic’s aggressive reads and fast reactions. The crowd roared with every round taken, and the final moments had everyone on their feet.
More Than Just a Game
This victory marks a turning point for the Zimbabwean fighting game community. With official tournaments, live spectators, and professional broadcasting, Button Bash is proving that competitive gaming here is no longer underground — it’s becoming a scene of its own.
For players like Unknown T, this win isn’t just a trophy. It’s a symbol of what’s possible when passion, community, and opportunity come together.
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