SonicFox wins Mortal Kombat 1 at Evo Las Vegas 2024: “I do this for the queers. I do this for the furries. I do this for the minorities. I’m telling them that this could be you.”

At Evo Las Vegas 2024, Dominique “SonicFox” McLean emerged as the Mortal Kombat 1 champion! This impressive feat earned them a substantial prize of $30,000 USD. In an interview with esports.gg, SonicFox shared their thoughts on this triumph and other related topics.

SonicFox wins Mortal Kombat 1 at Evo Las Vegas 2024

Following his triumph, SonicFox has made it a customary practice to announce his identity as gay and boast about being the top Mortal Kombat 1 player worldwide. This was first done at Final Kombat earlier in the year, and more recently at Evo Las Vegas 2024. At the Las Vegas event, SonicFox also paid tribute to the furry community during his interview after the match, sharing the significance of this victory for himself and his devoted fans.

“This means a great deal to me. I dedicate my efforts to the LGBTQ+ community, the furries, and other marginalized groups. I want to show them that they too can succeed. Keep pushing forward, stay true to who you are, and we’ll face challenges together.”

SonicFox on his path to victory and more

After the game ended, SonicFox shared in the post-match interview how they achieved victory. According to SonicFox, the secret to winning lies in staying motivated, being flexible, and continuously learning and enhancing skills despite encountering difficulties. SonicFox also expressed gratitude towards their friends, acknowledging that their collective dedication and love for Mortal Kombat 1 have contributed significantly to their enduring presence within the community.

For SonicFox, this victory holds significance because it allows them to establish an enduring legacy in Mortal Kombat’s contemporary era. Moreover, what sets the fighting game community apart is the camaraderie and admiration among its members. In SonicFox’s perspective, the contrast between the present and a decade ago is stark.

Before leaving to compete in TEKKEN 8 and 2XKO, SonicFox shared insights from his past experiences at Evo tournaments.

“The difference is staggering; there are more than 20,000 people here, an number I find hard to grasp. It’s truly mind-blowing, something I’ve never experienced before. In 2014, I was just starting out in esports and won my first Evo at fifteen. I find it hard to believe that this phenomenon could grow to such an extent, and it’s only continuing to expand. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”