Dudley Overview - Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike [4K]

Dudley, the gentleman boxer, is most effective when he's right up in your grill, forcing you into brutal 50/50s. Dart Shot is an unreactable overhead that can be confirmed into supers, and he can also pin you down on wake up with his iconic rose 🌹
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[@rampant1apart]

I did always find it interesting. Before Dudley, a lot of fighting game boxers were rush-in heavy bullies like Balrog, but after Dudley, a lot more articulate ducking and weaving started showing up in fighting games.

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

Dudley, who was possibly based on Chris Eubank, was the original refined British boxer in a fighting game. I think he might've been an inspiration for Steve Fox as well and you can still see his DNA in characters like Akihiko in P4A.

[@HeartbrokenHeartshooter]

@@ThatBlastedSalamistill sad about the last fight.

[@KARS215]

Thank Mike Tyson for that.

[@Countdownsmiles]

I've waited so long for Capcom vs SNK 3 to hopefully see Dudley face off against Vanessa

[@TheFightingGentleman]

This description is still accurate to Dudley...the difference is that it looks different than Balrog while giving a similar result

[@twoshirts1842]

It's funny that Dudley has a taunt for an unblockable setup. And has a move called jet upper.

[@Cezkarma]

Haha not quite unblockable, just a mix up. But yes the parallels with Bryan are quite funny, especially since they're both my mains.

[@user-kw6ww1oy9l]

i believe he also has machine gun blow, which shares the name with bryan's df1 string

[@AtxMerce]

Well done 👍

[@Neogears1312]

@@Cezkarma Dudley does have unblockables from it actually. But you’re more realistically thinking of oro and Urien when it comes to unblockables.

[@mildsome9713]

@@Neogears1312 i've never heard of such a thing, what are dudley's unblockable setups?

[@WNPass]

I want to emphasis just how important jumping is for Dudley. He is a character almost entirely defined by his one weakness. A complete lack of a reliable low poke. He compensates for that with one of the fastest jumps in the game with a really low arc, paired with jumping normals that have high hit stun (j.HK in particular). This forces players to react much faster to his jumps than against basically anyone without a dive kick. Most high level Dudley play involves baiting your opponent into playing a traditional ground game to mask your jump-in attempts. Once that is established, his jump in and of itself becomes a mix-up, much like the conditioning that Makoto players do around her dash. Without that one game plan warping intended weakness, Dudley almost sounds completely busted on paper. Amazing defense with above average health, stun and a suite of reversals. Strong neutral when your opponent is approaching due to strong counter pokes/whiff punishes, and probably the best arsenal of anti-airs in the game. Comically amazing offense with plus frames for days, un-reactable high/low mix-ups, high damage, corner carry and set play with the rose taunt. Easily my favorite character in a fighting game ever.

[@ayers01]

My favorite character in 3rd Strike. He's also one of the main reasons I started to branch from just Ryu and Ken archetypes. Here's to hoping he gets added to SF6 in the future.

[@him0075]

Let’s make a petition right now 😤😂

[@rockdruid637]

What do you think of Ed bro?

[@chrisgateway7846]

​@@rockdruid637 ed is ass, so is aki.

[@MrMisfortune]

The transition from the regular character themes to banger remixes are so fucking cool, big fan of it on every single one of these videos so far.

[@damarziman]

Are these official remixes available to listen to somewhere?

[@Sune]

@@damarziman They're actually the remixes from 3rd Strike Online Edition (for PS3/360). Done by a different musician than the one who worked on the original game, and they're definitely interesting to hear as they give off a totally different vibe from the original tracks!

[@mikeyingstudio]

As a born and bred Tekken player, I don't go anywhere near 2D games but SF3 to me is just the coolest game ever. Everything from the music, art design, characters.. it just oozes cool. One early memory I have is going to the arcade in the SF bay area 20 years ago, and there was an SF3 tournament there, but it was just one guy playing dudely and if you beat him, you would win like 100 dollars or something. He has like a 50 win streak when I saw it. I doubt anyone here remembers that, but it was at Milpitas Golfland (Used to see JimmyJtran around there). Dope series TBS!

[@t1mson1c]

True) SF III strike is the best SF game ever for me) Cool from every aspects

[@tomselleck5560]

What a distinguished gentleman

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

When Tom Selleck recognises someone as a distinguished gentleman, you KNOW it means something.

[@NorieagaHDR]

Dudley's 3rd Strike voiceover is still the best. Wish he had it in USF4.

[@yokiweyy4770]

Agreed. That "you have no dignity" always puts the opponent in his place

[@Sune]

For sure. If he comes back in 6, I need him with that 3rd Strike energy. Refined yet savage. *"Gutter Trash."*

[@carlbloke8797]

No we are not disrespecting Stuart McLean here. He was a good voice for Dudley. Sure his no dignity line isn’t that as impactful but he still perfectly captured Dudley’s character

[@jinpei05]

Let's watch (this video) like gentlemen

[@zachmac3824]

this is my guy now, boutta get into 3s because of this

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

You have picked wisely 🥊

[@vodokex2689]

I'm loving these third strike overviews. Such a classic fg

[@MTR_Nara]

That’s one classy boxer

[@thechosenone8332]

Really hope Dudley comes back for SF6 along with Makoto and Q.

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

Likewise!

[@melvinshine9841]

When you want to put your opponent in a vortex. Like a gentleman. I've always felt that in an actual boxing match between the two, Balrog get absolutely pieced up by Dudley. Balrog strikes me as kind of guy who'd get frustrated and sloppy if he couldn't knock a guy out inside of two rounds.

[@trappestarrgaming3422]

I feel like balrog would win thru cheating.. foot stomp, headbutt sumthin

[@waynelewis9110]

@@trappestarrgaming3422Dudley would see it coming and chef Balrog up.

[@BlackLusterification]

Dudley is my absolute favorite Street Fighter character! Ever since you announced this series I've been waiting for his turn!!

[@JosephSavaiinaea]

Great series! Concise and well edited.

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

Much appreciated!

[@dovs96]

Dudley is my absolute favourite fighting game boxer. Both aesthetically and gameplan-wise.

[@davy3832]

Keep it classy, salami! You're a champion for these videos, Third Strike loves you right back!!

[@marcusgalland9052]

great video! nice to see stuff that isn't from like 10 years ago on youtube

[@jotunr]

This dude seems pretty cool

[@nmcintosh8769]

Dudley has never looked better than in 3rd Strike.

[@Cezkarma]

Yoooo let's go! Dudley is my favourite SF character by a mile. Here's to hoping he makes it back in SF6.

[@joeschmoe4376]

I'm curious to see how they'd balance his command dash with respect to drive rush, since they sort of function in similar ways

[@Cezkarma]

@@joeschmoe4376 they don't overlap that much in terms of function. If Ken still has his run then Dudley can definitely have ducking.

[@HouseMusicNinja]

The house music boxer. Let's groove like gentlemen. 🌹

[@Jackrost01]

Dudley moveset is a whole "Ring ni Kakero" reference. Rolling thunder, Jet upper is the name of power blows from this franchise. His cockscrew blow is similiar to Ryuji "square" attack when his fist is twist. In SF4 he even twist his opponent as Ryuji do. Even Dudley's dive special is similiar to the one of main characters from "Ring ni kakero". Wonder that he don't get Galactica Phantom but Ralf from KOF get it

[@kaio0777]

this was great production value man i love it people funding great thing ah you love to seen it.

[@PabelekPL]

I love the Jet Upper side note 😁

[@CommenjouerFr-gplus]

And thus, the catchphrase "Welcome to Duff City" was born. Also, you never mentionned his Super Arts which only 2 are effective in combat: SA1 (Rocket Uppercut) & SA3 (Corkscrew Blow). One for good juggles & the other for the meter bar.

[@LiteralmenteFadul]

Just my favorite character in the history of fighting games "GUTTER TRASH"

[@viniciusmatias7446]

I'm waiting for the compilation video, i'm sure this series is amazing, every video is in this channel.

[@cssplayer91]

Jesus, this instructional video was pure gold 💛 dudley is so fun to use

[@cashordeals3672]

Let's fight like gentlemen - dudley Man I hope he is dlc later

[@mgc9965]

It feels like the order of characters are going as per a tier list of sorts

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

That's exactly what we're doing :)

[@mgc9965]

@@ThatBlastedSalami Bruh Then 12 should've been the first character

[@mgc9965]

Jk jk Can't wait to see the next videos

[@math001]

Always enjoy watching a good Dudley player. That taunt is one of the most memorable things to me in this game

[@spookyfungus]

as someone who needs videos of people telling me why the character is cool to understand their basic gameplay loop, i’ve been wanting something like this for a while! thanks!

[@KINGPRXJ3CT]

Let's fight like gentleman 🌹

[@twistedgambit9084]

I like that theres three stlyes of a Boxer in a fighting game. Your Dudley and Steve: Floatter style similar to Ali. Your Balrog: Heavy style similar to Mike Tyson or Tyson Fury Your Vanessa: Defensive Style similar to Mayweather or Paccio.

[@DrunkDudley]

Paccio are more offensive tough

[@oolongpantsu3437]

Dudley is my man

[@SkarrGaming]

Dudley > Balrog any day.

[@Lexicon865]

"Jet Upper....no not *that* one" LMAO

[@deadfr0g]

Always remember that Dudley could have been a duke or a knight or a lord, but he chose to be a count. Are you down for the count? 🥊

[@bobbyadamson2333]

Hell yeah I have been playing Third Strike more the last few days because of these videos!! Dudley rules!

[@deadbeatpete3075]

really liked this video, thanks man, absolute thumbs up and sub

[@thepuppetmaster9284]

One of my main. He’s really fun to use :3

[@evilded2]

Minor error but, ducking is half circle forward not quarter.

[@quantumpotato]

best stage track in the game and a unique weave & pressure style, great design

[@HBRO_04]

Let’s fight like gentlemen

[@BabyAdriver2565]

Agree old chap

[@MarkyMatey]

Vanessa, Steve and Dudley easily the best boxers

[@DrunkDudley]

what about Heavy-D from KoF98 and Rick Strowed from Real Bout Fatal Fury 2:the Newcommers?

[@carlbloke8797]

Don’t forget Little Mac

[@DOGGAMMA]

Dudley is awesome 😎 💯

[@konradkubala51]

3rd Strike let's go

[@relaxation_and_tax_evasion]

Y'know this is ridiculously subjective but i think Dudley is one of the best designed characters in a fighting game. It's just so elegant and satisfying to play. Smooth like butter

[@phoenicia1313]

That last combo!

[@wobblewokgaming655]

He seems fun. Hope he gets added to SF6.

[@Iqzzy-KO]

My all time fav fighting game boxer, sorry Steve, you're a close 2nd, anyway I always loved playing matches against Dudley with my Ken online, such a fun matchup! :)

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

This is a super fun match up for both sides!

[@Iqzzy-KO]

@@ThatBlastedSalami Yeah it always goes back & forth down to the wire!

[@SkySovereignn]

That jet upper tho lol Bryan: ??? huh?

[@saadud7851]

"jet upper, no, not that one"🤣

[@maxownzor2thelawnmower776]

2:10 Ducking is half circle forward, not quarter circle forward

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

Cheers, just caught that too. Will fix it up in the compilation!

[@eddiestilll]

we are gentlemen.

[@ZombifiedGuitarist]

God, I'm getting so nervous for your guys' take on Alex.

[@SpectralSound.]

I always taught Dudley is so much cooler than Balrog(his sf 3 story and ending..priceless).maybe we will see him again in sf6....

[@auroranamex5886]

Love that 3rd strike series

[@poncut5074]

Are you going to cover Gill at the end? (know he’s a busted boss character who’s not playable by default n’ all, but the SF series otherwise makes boss characters playable by default in the updates, so I’d say he might as well be covered.)

[@Juanking99]

Long live 3s!

[@frantschou2369]

As a Steve main in Tekken, i hope this guy makes it into SF6

[@LucidFlameX]

A nice video with the greatest of ease.

[@datboishiz3474]

Isnt it weird that this character also makes use of his taunt and has a move called Jet Upper

[@unciervoenciervado]

My guy does the Marduk's VTS d1+2 on neutral. He also has a great theme song so I can't complain.

[@MTdaBlacking]

Those mid-air parries though!

[@The2Eliezer]

I love the Dudley the best figther in my opinion ❤

[@misterjersey5460]

I love Dudley cuz he can do the *DEMPSEY ROLL*

[@ShadowedAgony]

No theme on earth goes as hard as Dudley’s

[@crisfounder1]

Dudley my beloved! please let him be back for SF6 at some point

[@joneyflopay943]

Hope there will be a sick video for, my main/fav character, Ryu!

[@AlterAce]

the absolute goat

[@gustavosanabio473]

Bring him to SF6 capcom! I'd buy that dlc in a heartbeat

[@void.defender]

the one and only 🥊

[@3rdstrikestan930]

Can't wait for my boy Yang

[@Ax20414]

"Jet Upper--no, not that one" HA

[@yamatorisan]

DUDLEY FOR 6 PLEASE

[@conkersuprfan]

Yeeessssss Yang Time

[@FastJohn443]

I don't get the joke about jet upper. Can someone explain please?

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

Bryan Fury also has a move called Jet Upper :)

[@AllFather97]

Im so bad at this game but i only use him because he is charismatic and his style in fighting is charismatic love this guy

[@redvizion]

🤔🤔🤔 definitely going to give this guy a try. I'm super casual on Street Fighter, so I lean towards the Shotos, but he's always had my interest

[@stephenthedude4383]

He's super fun

[@zlindo6319]

the rose just like seans ball isnt unreactable the parry is both down and forward so it gives the illusion of choice.

[@aznbreakerboi51o]

Kokujin

[@justinthis3922]

Dumb question but how is the combo at 1:37 13 hits? I see at most 7. One from rose if that counts, one from f+HK overhead, and at most 5 from corkscrew blow no? Am I missing something? Edit: It would appear I missed a video cut. That 13 hit is for a different combo that isn't shown. Just realized it because of the health bars.

[@blasterasdZ]

what is this dudley theme remix at the outro??

[@oniru12345]

Is this the origin of Dante's rose taunt in devil may cry 5?

[@chidori7234]

_"Nobody fucks with Dudley!"_

[@OnslaughterEx]

Please, a Mr. X Review xD

[@taylorbee4010]

Dudley and ryu for Tekken

[@ignaciojohnjoy]

When I was a kid coming from SF2, I though Dudley was Balrogs brother or something. But If I were to choose who my Fav is, Dudley, he is Dandy Daddy

[@TWO8W]

Absolutely great vid but at 2:12 you actually didn't display the correct input for ducking. It's actually half circle forward not quarter circle forward. Great video nonetheless!

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

I know! We're fixing that up in the compilation video at the end. And thank you!

[@rlyehgameplays]

Twelve Guide when?

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

Towards the end :)

[@gilgameszh]

taunt setup and jet upper? 🤔 🤔

[@davicpetrovski155]

Nice man 😂

[@weilzudope]

thats a cool remix at the end, can we get a source for that?

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

Round 3 of the console remixes!

[@weilzudope]

@@ThatBlastedSalami thanks, you got all those remixes you use at the end from the console version i suppose?

[@ThatBlastedSalami]

@@weilzudope Yeah I did. Though, just realised you might be referring to the Simon Viklund remixes for Online Edition, which are also amazing.

[@59spadesofalife52]

Dudley is one classy mf 😎

[@greatestgamer00]

I want dr steel hammer/arsenalty funny meme guides.

[@jacksuwanpradit6992]

Damn, is Ryu gonna be the last video in this series? Lol

[@cmar601]

"...no not that one." 😅