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[TheSpoiler]

One of the things that could let Haitani win is that he's super aggressive, and Punk might not be able to deal with that with his spacing style.

 

[trixx]

When did Punk start playing? Where'd he come from? He wasn't even in Capcom Cup last year.

SF4 mostly online. Came to compete for red bull event at end of the year and came 2nd or 3rd

 

[DKL]

I'm to understand that Punk is also known for trolling online in MVC3 as well.

 

[Shadow_Lord]

Remember, CJ Truth was the only one this tournament who tamed the Alpha.

 

[Zackat]

Punk like Infil at the beginning of last season. Completely dominating

 

[.la1n]

It's amazing I'm watching a SF V grand final at 6:15pm est. I had completely forgotten what that's like.

 

[Kadey]

You have to remember the Japanese unanimously said Punk is the best.

 

[Shadow_Lord]

You have to remember the Japanese unanimously said Punk is the best.

American? Or in general?

 

[Rice-Eater]

I wonder what deal with the devil Punk made to get so good, so fast.

I was trying to discuss this after NCR ended. The dude was basically a typical Platinum player last Summer. Now he's the best player in the world about 10 months later. How can anyone improve that much in such a short time. It almost seems like something not of this Earth was involved lol.

 

[Lulubop]

American? Or in general?

In the world, I mean who hasn't he beaten at this point?

Well actually he hasn't beaten Haitani

 

[TheSpoiler]

Whiffpunishing

In

6.5fs of lag

 

[Syntsui]

Ok, Haitani can actually stop him.

Whiffpunishing

In

6.5fs of lag

This means nothing once you are used to the delay. Also he plays on a PS4 controller, which has the less delay of all devices.

 

[Prism Sentence]

It's the pad.

 

[Ronin Ray]

Let's go punk.

 

[TheSpoiler]

Ok, Haitani can actually stop him.



This means nothing once you are used to the delay. Also he plays on a PS4 controller, which has the less delay of all devices.

I know, I'm joking. That was an excuse by a lot of top players and Punk is doing it reliably.

 

[Dahbomb]

All three among Haitani, Xian and Punk have been whiff punishing all day.

Punk just making everyone here look sigma free.

 

[Shadow_Lord]

One thing that always fucking impresses me with Punk that not a lot of people talk about is his optimization. He always knows the max damage combo from any touch he gets, and I wonder if he memorizes all the combo paths he can take.

 

[Tripon]

I was trying to discuss this after NCR ended. The dude was basically a typical Platinum player last Summer. Now he's the best player in the world about 10 months later. How can anyone improve that much in such a short time. It almost seems like something not of this Earth was involved lol.

Punk didn't get national attention until he finished 2nd at the NA Online Ranking event #2, losing to Fchamp.

That got him a ticket to the CPT NA Regional Finals in Seattle where he finished 3rd.

He didn't get to go to Capcom Cup, but he won NEC several weeks later, and he's just been on a roll since. It's really a remarkable ascendant he's been on.

Panda Global made the right decision to sponsor him right before the season started. With the streak he's currently on, Punk could have picked any team that has room on their roster now.

 

[mbpm1]

When did Punk start playing? Where'd he come from? He wasn't even in Capcom Cup last year.

He's been playing online SFIV for years. Never been this good though

 

[RangerBAD]

This is the most puzzling thing ever...

 

[Zackat]

makin him look free rn

 

[RecRoulette]

Maybe next year Haitani, when they finally add Makoto.

 

[jett]

SF4 mostly online. Came to compete for red bull event at end of the year and came 2nd or 3rd

The path of the online warrior. So this is truly his first season playing competitively. That's amazing.

I know, I'm joking. That was an excuse by a lot of top players and Punk is doing it reliably.

Young man's reactions.

 

[Syntsui]

Motherfucker is playing like he is one of those bots that punishes everything. This is amazing to watch honestly.

 

[Lulubop]

Better train up them Birdies

 

[Gr1mLock]

Punk too stronk

 

[TheSpoiler]

All three among Haitani, Xian and Punk have been whiff punishing all day.

Punk just making everyone here look sigma free.

Punk is doing it WAY more though.

He's insane.

People need to look at what CJ did and study that.

 

[Taikeny]

Haitani has no idea what is happening.

 

[Kashiwaba]

Just watching this match is stressing, i can't imagine what's Heitani going through.

 

[RedEther]

Punk looking unstoppable goddamn

 

[Syntsui]

Punk is too strong when he is not worried about teabags.

 

[Megawarrior]

Japan is SHAKING.

 

[Shadow_Lord]

 

[Karsticles]

Punk feels like the first person to really play this game at a high level.

 

[Rice-Eater]

I just noticed no "USA" chants because everybody just expect Punk to roll over Haitani. Hell they might actually want Haitani to do good because they don't want such a decisive victory.

 

[TheDarkKnight774]

Punk feels like the first person to really play this game at a high level.

Infiltration would have something to say about that during season 1

 

[Kashiwaba]

I just noticed no "USA" chants because everybody just expect Punk to roll over Haitani. Hell they might actually want Haitani to do good because they don't want such a decisive victory.

More like everyone hates Punk lol

 

[Boke1879]

LETS GO!

 

[Chase17]

Oh wow, close

 

[RecRoulette]

YO HAITANI

 

[Lulubop]

godlike

 

[Mokubba]

WOOOOOOOW

 

[Shadow_Lord]

Haitani you motherfucker

https://clips.twitch.tv/CrepuscularMushyClamDoggo

 

[Megawarrior]

Haitani finally wakes up!

 

[MrCarter]

Whoa

 

[Syntsui]

Holy shit at that confirm, Haitani is unreal.

 

[RedEther]

2-2 not over yet

 

[Karsticles]

Infiltration would have something to say about that during season 1

Infiltration's play was so basic in Season 1, and so was everyone else's. Punk is on another level.

 

[Boke1879]

HOLY SHIT

 

[FluxWaveZ]

LMAO