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The American fighting-game pro who has won EVO across more games than almost anyone alive — and reshaped the visibility of LGBT+ players in esports.
Dominique 'SonicFox' McLean is a five-time EVO champion across Mortal Kombat X, Injustice 2, Mortal Kombat 11, Skullgirls, and Dragon Ball FighterZ — winning major titles in five different fighting games is an exceptionally rare feat. SonicFox is openly LGBT+, furry, and one of the most visible advocates for inclusion in the FGC. Currently sponsored by Evil Geniuses and continues to compete and stream prolifically.
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SonicFox's 2018 Game Awards 'Best Esports Player' acceptance speech — 'I'm gay, Black, a furry, pretty much everything a Republican hates' — became one of the most-shared moments of that year's Game Awards and a defining moment for FGC visibility.
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SonicFox is one of the most visible LGBT+ figures in competitive esports and one of the most decorated multi-game fighting champions in history. Their career has reshaped what representation looks like at the top level of competitive gaming.
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