JonBeast Defeats Henry to Win Madden 26 Most Feared Challenge Jonathan “JonBeast” Marquez claims victory over longtime rival Henry Leverette, earning $50,000 and his fourth career Madden belt at the MCS Most Feared Challenge

Jonathan “JonBeast” Marquez has officially struck back against his biggest rival, Henry “Henry” Leverette, capturing the Most Feared Challenge title in the Madden NFL 26 Championship Series (MCS).

The victory came with a 31–24 win in the finals on Wednesday night at the Full Sail University Orlando Health Fortress in Winter Park, Florida. With the win, JonBeast took home $50,000 and added another Madden belt to his growing list of accomplishments.

⚡ A Rivalry Renewed

Just one month earlier, Henry had bested JonBeast at the MCS-opening Kickoff Challenge. But this time, JonBeast flipped the script.

“I feel like it’s a proper rivalry,” JonBeast said after the match. “He beat me in the Kickoff Challenge, and now it’s my turn. From Madden Bowl 23 to this point, it’s all about moving forward to the next tournament.”

The pair have faced each other multiple times across MCS events, forming one of the most competitive storylines in Madden esports. Henry, a three-time Madden Bowl champion from Chicago, couldn’t find an answer this time for JonBeast’s relentless offensive rhythm.

🎮 JonBeast’s Path to Victory

JonBeast’s journey through the Most Feared Challenge bracket wasn’t easy. His path included:

Quarterfinals: Defeated Jarett “SpamminButtons” Dieppa (31–28)
Semifinals: Overcame Matthew “GoatGeezy” Gangl (31–20)
Finals: Triumphed over Henry “Henry” Leverette (31–24)

Henry’s road to the final included dominant wins over:

Quarterfinals: Christian “NoMercyLambo” Webb (27–7)
Semifinals: Jaylen “Astro” Morrow-Reynolds (55–45)

Other top competitors included Astro, GoatGeezy, Abram “Abram” Joseph, and John “Mr Football 88” Britt — each taking home solid performances and prize money.

💰 Most Feared Challenge Prize Breakdown

🥇 1st Place
- Player: Jonathan "JonBeast" Marquez
- Prize: $50,000
🥈 2nd Place
- Player: Henry "Henry" Leverette
- Prize: $20,000
🥉 3–4th Place
- Players:
  - Jaylen "Astro" Morrow-Reynolds
  - Matthew "GoatGeezy" Gangl
- Prize: $10,000 each
🏅 5–8th Place
- Players:
  - Abram "Abram" Joseph
  - Christian "NoMercyLambo" Webb
  - Jarett "SpamminButtons" Dieppa
  - John "Mr Football 88" Britt
- Prize: $5,000 each

🏈 Looking Ahead in the MCS Season

The Madden 26 Championship Series consists of five events with a total $1.5 million prize pool. The first three tournaments — Kickoff Challenge, Most Feared Challenge, and Zero Chill Challenge — make up the EA Majors, where players earn points toward qualifying for the Madden Bowl, scheduled for February.

Following the Most Feared Challenge, the next stop is the Zero Chill Challenge, beginning November 7 and concluding December 10, followed by the Last Chance Qualifier from December 12 to January 21.

🏁 Final Thoughts

With this victory, JonBeast continues to cement his place among Madden’s elite. His rivalry with Henry remains one of the defining narratives in competitive Madden, and fans can expect the tension to only grow as the season heads toward the Madden Bowl.

After falling short in last year’s finale, JonBeast’s Most Feared Challenge win could be the momentum shift that carries him all the way to the championship.