EVO 2012 - KOF XIII Grand Final - MadKOF vs. Bala

[@vvm583]

This was Evo. I've never played a KOF game. I was honestly waiting for Mahvel while this was happening, but this display of skill was so good. 19:30 did it for me. - Crowd chants for Clark - Bala picks Clark - Dude in the white shirt stands up and gets Hype - MadKoF cracks his neck - Commentator gets hype and starts doing the Arnold Accent - Match starts and Clark gets 3 straight grabs on Duo Lon, crowd goes nuts! - Duo Lon comes back and bodies Clark This match just sold 1000 copies of KOF

[@DarkFrostX]

same experience here, was waiting for Marvel to start and got a hell of a show before it

[@henriquetomio]

Don't forget Bala with his last character on the verge of losing the tournament bodying all three from MadKoF, that was epic. I bought KOF XIII after seeing this

[@lordtikidecancer]

y la pelea completa vendió 10000

[@mizzdizz4419]

this is still one of the best KOF matches ever. I kinda feel sad for MadKOF even though he won. he's so underrated and underappreciated.

[@unathimagela7704]

It's the best one ever. ET vs Xiaohai was great, but it was not as consistently hype as this one.

[@mizzdizz4419]

@@unathimagela7704 that was also broke expectations. everyone had their money on xiaohai

[@vgamer27]

I watched this with my brother, who doesn't even play fighting games since Street Fighter 2 on snes. He sat down and sat through almost the entire match. That's how big the finals for KoF was. Well deserved hype.

[@BstandardDan]

most hype match ive ever seen, and i dont play kof. I wanted bala to win so bad, but it was a good match none the less

[@Jrmy_IMF.20]

No matter the fighting game you love, this was the most hyped match i've ever seen in my opinion 🔝🔝

[@jhon3953]

Han pasado más de 9 años de este hermoso evento y cada vez que veo el min 20 me late corazón de emoción Y nostalgia al ver cómo este hombre pudo aver quedado como un héroe nacional Por vencer a semejantes moustros del kof, fue un evento que dudo olvidaré y respetos para este gran hombre.

[@joep779]

Respeto para el coreano :U

[@ignacioleivagonzalez5871]

Igual fue el dueño del show, siempre recuerdo este torneo por los combos tan geniales de bala con takuma y por jugar Clark, un crack

[@sultanalabdali5247]

2015 and still the best video to watch of all EVO

[@elpendejodelaapuestaecdqem6640]

I want to start to play kof, so if you know how is the name to buy these controls is going to be a big help. Thank you .

[@ericjuarez5757]

+El pendejo De la apuesta EQDQEMSD Se llaman arcade sticks o controles de maquinita xD

[@michaeltariga5285]

Very competent players + large rowdy crowd +very very good commentators = One of the hypest fight ever.

[@sarokdois3862]

Best match in all entire evo's of kof

[@fadedsun303]

2024 and it’s still true.

[@Tony000888]

One of the best finals, extremely entertaining and high quality play, also great scene at the end with the team celebrating together. Definitely did the fighting game community proud!

[@BobbaLuuu]

I come back to this video every few years and it’s still so hype. The commentary and the crowd take it to another level!

[@jayweast1306]

This was sick. I'm not even into KoF and this was the most intense match I've seen since PR Balrog vs Viscant in the MVC3 grand finals at evo 2011.

[@erikmontoya7079]

Man everything about this match was epic the chanting, close calls, and combos. Both sides gave a show to keep the crowd entertained.

[@Gamma0_0]

38:30 Whenever I watch this, I always come back later. Why? Because he told me to. And because this was a fantastic match with incredibly energetic commentary. Just awesome. I wish the grand finals for KOF XIII at EVO 2014 were this good.

[@krizalid836]

These sportmanship nearly made me shed a manly tears, proud to be KOF community, and imagine how proud SNK and ATLUS would be to produce these game to these kind of hype...this type of quality would ensure KOF longevity in the fighting game genre. long live KOF

[@Koganai96]

19:33 "CLARK! CLARK! CLARK! CLARK! CLARK!" 19:38 Crowd cheered "YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@samuraispiritsx]

The crowd gives me goosebumps man, this thing was breathtaking.

[@Sammojammo13]

I remember watching a clip of Bala’s comeback on Xplay when I was a kid. Had the casters’ recation stuck in the back of my head since. Can’t believe I’ve finally found it!

[@Lahadima1]

Clearly, and by far, the most amazing and intense match of the whole tournament. Most incredible matchl I´ve ever seen

[@guymanjoni]

This was two years ago but I still can't stop watching it!

[@Craigaleg]

I tuned in expecting to only watch the UMvC3 finals and AE2012, but this match had me captivated more than any other. Continuous back and forth, outstanding play on both sides, and one of the most insane comebacks of the night at 36:15 ! This MADE EVO for me this year.

[@lolcorey]

Amazing set! I just started watching some KoF XIII streams last week. I've been absolutely ADDICTED since. This looks like an incredible game with a lot of depth and great balance. Ordering my copy for Black Friday :)

[@ourinquisidor]

No hay necesidad de insultar a el koreano, el hecho que un mexicano haya llegado hasta ahí ya es un gran logro

[@reprobado09]

Estoy deacuerdo con lo de no insultar pero, "Que haya llegado hasta ahí ya es un gran logro" no, eso es ser conformista.

[@TheFeF97]

Posta chabon casi lloro u eao question soy we Argentina, que bien jugo!! Aguante bala

[@adrianibarra8371]

TheFeF97 capo yo también me emosione un montón, que forma de seguir peleando, no entrego ni un pixel de vida sin pelear

[@dorkasaurus_rex]

Absolutely legendary match for the best KOF game ever made. Iconic.

[@slashemolol]

This was amazing play by both Bala and MadKOF. Both deserve massive props for providing us with this blast of a final. Also, the commentators were badass.

[@NESfighter]

This is why I love fighting games because they are just so intense and take real skill. Damn I was glued watching this. EPIC! WOW!

[@janana207]

thats intense? go play dota2 ..you'll see how intense that is

[@NESfighter]

***** its a button masher. but still a good game.

[@dejeies6719]

***** what? KOF, a button masher? I don't think so.

[@NESfighter]

DJ S I thought he was talking about dead or alive 2 my mistake I misread the acronym

[@lifeisgood1224LESGO]

***** dota 2? NO play league of legends its more intense

[@ZombifiedGuitarist]

OMG, I'M IN KBRAD'S CHANNEL TALKING ABOUT THIS MATCH, AND HERE I AM, WATCHING THIS AGAIN. HAPPY 2021!

[@alanarias5167]

have you the link of kbrads video?

[@ZombifiedGuitarist]

@@alanarias5167 nah, it was Twitch

[@k-ondoomer]

The most hype match ive ever seen. Both players at their best with great commentary

[@tontonjagolino3952]

its 2016 and still, the best grand finals for kof

[@AngelusDlion]

I have never played any KOF.. but my jaw is still dropping at the skill on display here.

[@KarlitoNOLA]

This was the best match I've seen in a WHILE. Definitely a Top 10 favorite match.

[@panelan]

I read several comments that Bala took every different characters and MadKOF used same characters during whole final. If you look Bala's table from winner's final seriously, you people notice that Bala tried to keep Billi, Takuma and Xhen. However, Billi got beaten by MadKOF's DuoLon so Bala just tried to find Billi's substitute. Bala did need to find out the way to kick out MadKOF's DuoLon and Chin. MadKOF didn't need to change because his DuoLon and Chin fought well with the Bala's masterpiece. You people don't have to give any big meaning on changing character. Also nobody thought Chin is great character before this final. After EVO 12, gamers notice potential of Chin. So Reynald used Chin on EVO13. MadKOF is the guy who use rare character. He used King on EVO 13.

[@DudleyDawg]

Bala almost pulling off the most amazing comeback ever.

[@unathimagela7704]

Still the greatest match at Evo. Who is watching this in 2020?

[@fadedsun303]

2024! The best EVO final ever IMO.

[@AdamSmith-pp1cd]

I've never watched this game before, but wow.. that was intense.

[@BLACKDISC]

3:01 the way the audio just dimensional voids out got me crying

[@goat2560]

They all died

[@blaznpookie]

Such a great grand final. I was really looking forward to the runback at Season's Beatings this year, but since that didn't happen I'm hoping it'll happen during next Evo's grand finals.

[@cesarst3720]

Respetos y honores para Bala y Romance quienes antes de todos nosotros llegaron así de lejos.

[@GinkgoPete]

Easily one of the most exciting games to watch ever

[@olekscap4620]

Смотрю это ночью из сибири и как же это круто до сих пор!!

[@jottacastro4273]

Melhor momento do campeonato 10:07melhor narração tambem '''Bala perdeu mais foi como se tivesse ganhado ''

[@raulerminojr.657]

i am an asian .. but that mexican is one hell of a player... viva bala!! :P

[@raulerminojr.657]

same to you :)

[@raulerminojr.657]

i do :) im just messing you up ... you dont have to say that ... im just returning the favor ... i met a lot of racist guys like you so its fine :)

[@raulerminojr.657]

whatever , ive read some of your posts and comments , and thats not cool ...

[@raulerminojr.657]

lets not fight over something thats not worth our time please ... and whats wrong with my name ?

[@raulerminojr.657]

yeah whatever ...

[@alexisdelangel13]

Literally what solidified my following of fighting games

[@Zanarkdi]

Achievement Unlocked during tournament = EPIC

[@Makedounia1]

Come back later!!

[@fadedsun303]

Makedounia1 Most hype moment of the tournament when he yells that.

[@Jrmy_IMF.20]

36:14 Come-back Later 👋🏿 🥋🏆

[@minsookimster]

Dang, I just finished watching the first match and it's already mad hype. I've never played KOF but this might just convert me.

[@SaigaTenshi]

the main part there is they both played well... thank you both, this proves that KOF is the best also, thank you Atlus~

[@VianMalk]

Tive a felicidade de assistir essa partida na final, nunca mais esquecerei

[@henriquetomio]

eu tb vi isso ao vivo mano, incrivel

[@Setita1985]

Bala tus primeros 15 segundos con Clarck ( el ciego) fueron gloriosos se te quiere joven maestro.

[@SuperKhan1990]

Best KOF and best EVO for KOF.

[@blahblahgdp]

god bless kof13 and the hype it brought

[@darknight068]

Damn, I left the tournament scene long time ago but these were some of the best matches I've seen in a long time. KOF still got it.

[@saltyluigi4011]

man watching this in 2021 cause of the kof13 trials hype

[@Mugen123456789]

38:15 "AH HE DIDNT CANCEL IT HE GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!" This is why Hell Pockets is my favorite KOF commentator lol

[@fadedsun303]

The close up onto Bala's face after that while the crowd goes wild behind him is so great. Bala is just so in his own head at that point - MadKoF had been mentally beating him into the ground up until then. Bala looking totally emotionless - the juxtaposition of the wild crowd behind him gets me every time.

[@videofudge]

@@fadedsun303 one of my favourite moments in eSports

[@jesusdamian1874]

Even after re-watching this final so many times I get so hype watching this

[@GigadeathPressure]

19:48 R.I.P. South Town Arcade and the Clarkinator ( ' n ' )

[@icekiller1594]

I'm STILL coming back to this set after 12 years man, it's so fucking good

[@Magemaster91]

I remember watching this live in 2012. Bala's Takuma comeback match was maximum hype. Nothing surpassed it

[@videofudge]

One of my fave tournament moments for sure

[@isaakiloureiro]

Most of the hype of this match was because of Bala's skills. MAD Kof is really good, but really... that Clark was in for the kill! I hope Bala gets the time and sponsors to bring more epic battles to EVO.

[@XChaconVelez]

No me canso de ver esta final, simplemente epica

[@grod6998]

I always comeback to this match year after year to remind myself that even in the hardest of moments nothing is ever impossible. What a match

[@MrAlious]

one of the greatest finals i have seen, too bad KOF kinda died after this. thats why we need super KOF or something

[@fyro_j8961]

Nah we just need to US government to not be so hard on immigration laws and more mexicans will show up bringing hype to kof 2012 was full of mexican hype

[@SycFuk2000]

Every Latin American that played on the arcades knows about KOF

[@TopClass0]

I've heard about this game before but I've never paid much attention to it. But here I am, watching KOF gameplay for the first time and this game looks absolutely amazing.

[@SkeletonAthena]

Shout-out for Hellpockets--- this tournament wouldn't be as exciting without his badass commentary :)

[@SubliminaIMessages]

My favorite EVO match to this day. I was so freaking hyped when I saw this live

[@exiaR2x78]

Fuck this is awesome the skill on display here is amazing! Some much time and effort would have went into these guys being this good at this game, aswell as being exciting to watch hope they have KOF 13 at evo next year!

[@Overdoseplus]

man its been almost 1 month and I'm still getting the hype from this match

[@Jeneral_Jenkins]

It's been 9 years and I STILL get hype!!

[@AlKenlly]

Siempre serás una leyenda BALA porque pudiste ser el primer latinoamericano en ganar la EVO... y aunque perdiste, el respeto que se te tiene es real y nunca se te olvidará. Espero que algún día ganes, ya sea jugando KoF XV o bien, cualquier otro videojuego del género. PD: Nada es mejor que la EVO, simplemente es el mejor evento que existe de los videojuegos en general y, los momentos que dió y seguirá dando son totalmente históricos e inigualables.

[@LANmineTFC]

I don't even play this and this is probably the best finals I've ever seen

[@UsmanArshad87]

wow great game, MadKOF played so fast with dun lou +1

[@MrMinionman]

And this is why we play fighting games. That match was simply amazing.

[@NavidKhan84]

i have never seen anyone play with duo lon like that..n the fakes with chin totally threw bala off his game..amazing amazing skillz!!

[@XeroDgX]

adding to your response that KOF XIII has right now the best animation for a fighting game.

[@fadedsun303]

"HE DIDNT CANCEL IT!"

[@KaysAnimus]

I was expecting the game to be dying by now, been out for almost a year. I'm east coast, massachusetts. this amazing fight is part of the reason why 5 of our OGs picked this game up outta nowhere and they're coming up very quickly. I love this game with everything I've got and I'm so fucking hype that not only are people still playing it, but more people are picking it up.

[@olmoslara]

ese bala es una bestia pero le falta defensa aun asi mis respetos caon

[@davidloya4691]

9 years later i keep coming back.

[@Premierwmv]

No era penal!!

[@edgartejedamartinez8747]

jajajajajaja XD

[@111300angus]

4:45 it’s like audiences are yelling “Doreya!!!”with Shen

[@ourinquisidor]

4:32 Mexicans shout: culero (culero means coward or someone who does not have empathy, this depends on the context) 10:30 Mexicans : si se puede (yes you can!) 14:10 Mexicans: Uno mas! (one more) 15:26 Mexicans: Olé Olé Olé (Group of supporters who loudly support their own at public events)

[@ThexBestestxCowboy]

glad people are finally getting hype for KOF!

[@mamisho]

Si bala hubiese sabido usarle a Yuri y a K' como lo hace hoy, tal vez hubiese ganado con el team que tenía y poniendo primero a uno de los dos que he dicho.

[@grayfox1939]

¿Que a sido de bala? ¿regresara al evo? ¿lo veremos campeón en este año?

[@TheShadowFireYoshi]

Yo conozco bala, lo tengo en Facebook dijo que no iba a ir por problemas con la visa y ahora ya no habrá kof xiii

[@mamisho]

¿Por qué no habrá KOF XIII?

[@TheShadowFireYoshi]

Dijieron que lo quitaran del Evo porque ya vez que ya nadie lo juega, incluso reynald y bala no fueron el año pasado :p igual busca en Google

[@mamisho]

Pero si suelen ir muchos concursantes, ojalá no lo quieten, es muy entretenido, y me gustaría ir este año, aunque me den una paliza XD

[@SabretoothG]

Epic!!! Cleary the 2nd best match in Evo history

[@goldeneagle.9098]

ain't a problem on picking the same characters. Bala goes on picking different ones and gets beaten in the ass.

[@michaeltariga5285]

+nelio nascimento I see that too, Bala is great at all characters but not the best. In random pick surely he can beat everyone but in games where you pick the character where you are best at then yeah he will have a bit of a problem like how we are watching it now. Still he is a very good player and yeah I do like to master Ralf the way Bala does.

[@goldeneagle.9098]

yeah you're right

[@mizzdizz4419]

he's a Takuma beast though.

[@mizzdizz4419]

but you're right, he's a great player, but he really has no "dream team".

[@crybirb]

This still the best moment in EVO for me. Of course Daigo parry on moment 34 are great, but goddamn this match with the infinite bracket loop was insane.

[@carlosdrenk]

el coreano no cambio de personajes porque fue fiel a su estrategia por eso gano

[@yeison05]

Pfff que tristeza de comentario, ese man solo sabia jugar con esos 3 y no más -.-. estrategia? no sabia hacer mas combos...es más este tipo de torneos deberian ser solo random, con eso se demuestra que el que sabe jugar, juega con todos los personajes...

[@shrekcore582]

Yeison Yagami Jugar con todos los personajes? Es una broma? Los personajes de madkof son top tier igual que los de bala solo que bala no sabía el matchup Btw eso se llama jugar safe no sé arriesgara a uno de esos combos de bala

[@ninhosensei]

Uma honra rever hj em dia. Vi ao vivo, luta época!

[@MuJoNeSs]

Será que é fã?? 😆 Que nem eu!

[@JOSECASTELANPHOTOGRAPHY]

pinche bala es la riata su estilo callejero es muy bueno y cabe destacar q le dio la vuelta varias veces al koreano ya estando perdido

[@kenjoslice7gaming]

this vid was so hype kof been on my radar since

[@fyro_j8961]

Damn i see alot of hateful comments about both especially on Bala but heres this Bala mastered every character now he can pick anyone and stull kick anyones ass madkof has stuck with the same characters even til now he only plays with about 6 characters out of like 30 thats why madkof couldnt even win evo 2013 or 2014 cuz his style of play is always the same and before someone tells me oh bala didnt even go to evo 2013 or 2014 well because its fuckin hard for a mexican to get a visa because immigration laws and shit are way more tougher on mexicans than any other race thats why dont get me wrong they are both great players im a fan of madkofs Goro but dont hate on bala for being a god of a kof player

[@cartoonjerk]

Jose Villa Nah, you obviously weren't watching the latest MadKof matches, he can play Diamon, Vice, Raiden and other less common characters. Besides it doesn't matter how many characters you can play if you can't win the match. Not to discredit Bala, he did dominate for quite a while back in 2011 and 2012 but calling him god is overestimating him.

[@fyro_j8961]

Yea i know i even said madkof knows about 6 characters and i said i was a fan of his goro but if you havent seen Bala play in todays time then you dont know his skill he improved so damn much its not even human he plays every character at tournament lvl and i say hes a kof god because hes good at not just kof 13 but older ones too especially 2002 ive seen madkof play kof 98 but he lost all 8 but one metch he had Bala loses but not as much as how madkof has

[@cartoonjerk]

Jose Villa Got your point, but let me add something here. Most pro players only play roughly 6 characters or even less in tournaments, even the top 8 of Evo 2013 and 2014 so there's nothing wrong with only knowing 6 characters as obviously you don't need to be able to play every character. The fact Mad Kof is constantly switching his team and let's not forget made top 4 in all 3 Evos prove he knows his stuff and is not as linear as you think. I'm okay with you liking Bala and I too give him applause for his skill but discrediting someone (MadKof) cause he's not multi Evo champ is just bleh. Secondly there are other players like Xiao Hai and ET who can play not only kof XIII but also other Kofs, so again calling Bala god cause he can play more than one game is still overestimating due to the fact there are other players who can play more than one KOF.

[@fyro_j8961]

I understand but i dont count xiao hai or tokido as im only talkin about bala and madkof and also they are just top teir whores they always need ex iori kim and mr karate to win thats noob status which is y i find madkof to be better then them and it makes bala a more better tournament player since he uses pretty much everyone in tournaments and wins pretty much all of them yes madkof entered in evo and placed top 4 bala couldve done the same but since the US government is always more picky to mexicans its harder to get visas and since you are mentioning other asian players let me name some hispanics theres Kanibalito, Kula, Romance, etc

[@cartoonjerk]

Jose Villa Nah you are not only talking about Bala and MadKof, when you call someone a god you are comparing him to everybody else and I'm saying Bala's no god cause other people can also play multi Kof titles and be very dominating too. Yeah Xiao Hai and Tokido are top tier whores but they are still placed top 1 and 2 in Evo 2014 and as cheap those characters are you have to respect them for "refining" those characters to the level they are. Everyone has the option to play those cheap characters and they chose to not play them at their own expense. Also from what I understand Kanibalito is also a top tier whore, he did beat Reynald in NCR 2014 but he used the Ex Iori, Kim, and Karate combo. Romance did do very well in the earlier stages of Kof but as of 2014 and 2015 he's not as dominating as he used to be.

[@Orden666_Tate]

10:15 joya de momento y narraciones 💎👍🏻🙌🏻

[@xSam016x]

19:30

[@SaiKisaragi]

Lol the announcer "Hulking-up" xDD

[@Lahadima1]

I think your comment follows a similar line to that of many people saying that, basically, KOF XIII is just a display of overpowered, 100% HP combos, when you have full meter. But, putting aside the consideration of the skill and training that you need to execute those combos, this match is undeniable proof. precisely, of the contrary. MadKOF and Bala have totally different metagames. MadKOF play-style focuses on trapping the adversary in his rythm. Bala was about the chance for big combos.

[@ZarathustraEX]

10:14 BURN YOUR FACE IN THE SKY!!

[@ROckaBok]

i seen reynald use the eightarc fusion saphire in one of these videos. i seem to not have saved the video but i always wondered which arcade stick he was using. i liked the design and color of it. i hope i find the video again cause i want to see it again.

[@bequiet97]

Respect for bala. Hate watching kim, duo lon, mr karate, chin, and iori every match lol At least bala bringing something new to the table

[@rielax04]

true that

[@AMVGFan]

This match was the reason why there's more Duo Lons and Chin in the first place they were rare in both tournament and casual level Bala used other characters in hopes that he can use their kit to handle Duo Lon and Chin. If you want to watch games with more diversity in characters though watch international tournaments sad to say this but tournament wise in the USA they are more concerned in winning so they use these characters just because they are easy to use and have more options with their move sets.

[@honor01]

fantastic match... Bala has nothing to be ashamed about... he played an amazing match, but it was KOF's night. Looking forward to next year!

[@ikkilopez5521]

Siendo honestos bala mil veces mejor que kula en todos los aspectos

[@SkeletonAthena]

I know man, and the man made it that much more so. Love the games, but also love the commentary.

[@gemma04]

que chafa... el Coreano jamas cambio de personajes.. eso demuestra que no sabe jugar XD...

[@Minecrafter879]

un megikano lloron :c

[@gemma04]

oh querido Juanma... se escribe mexciano :3 .... y soy llorona y mexicana... :p

[@Minecrafter879]

megikana*.

[@gemma04]

soy mexicana, no megikana... .. :3 ....

[@gemma04]

mmmmm... no entiendo que me quieres decir... no comprendo si es una ofensa o un alago :)

[@Luxifer83]

Great match, doesn't matter who uses who, or madkof using the same old team. Use your best and play your best.

[@musicat4am]

I've never played KOF XIII but man this was awewsome to watch

[@shaydesofblue2281]

not into kof at all, but this is the best I've ever seen