Runnin' Sets Ep. 20: ULTIMATE MvC3! Mike Ross vs. Fanatiq

Mike Ross and Fanatiq settle their rivalry in an early session with Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, fresh from the game's arcade release. Recorded in the Cross Counter lab alongside Combofiend, Marn, and other top players, this set captures the raw energy of players discovering the new iteration's shifts in the meta. The matchups swing dramatically across multiple rounds as both competitors adapt to changed team compositions and character balance shifts. Fanatiq's aggressive pressure clashes against Mike Ross's defensive spacing, with each player hunting for openings to build momentum. The lab environment adds an unfiltered quality—commentary flows naturally between the crew as they react to big comebacks, stunning reversals, and moments where experience from the previous version either carries forward or becomes a liability. By the episode's end, the set showcases why these two remained relevant threats at the highest level, regardless of which version of the game they were playing.