EVO MOMENT #38 is born! | Best HUGO 2024 Hayao Literally Flexing/clutching EVO 2024

[@ItsStaabs]

I was the dude swinging his hat when Hayao did the splits, and I cant believe I get to be part of this mans history. GOD I LOVE HAYAO!

[@SaltyRamen.]

Brooo, subbed

[@SaltyRamen.]

Pinned

[@Mjollnir1983]

Hi Hammer bro

[@QSZ-o7o]

No. It was me. Stop lying

[@terraneaux]

I seen you make that move at the strip club when a gal is doing the splits too.

[@DmoneyTwenty]

To have Justin on the comms for this moment is crazy

[@woof9408]

Justin having flashbacks lol

[@PayneWewton]

When your vocabulary is limited so crazy is the easy choice.

[@ΚρανίΩ]

Bro's presence is required for every evo moment

[@superbadisfunny]

​@@PayneWewton i wanna be hall monitor so bad energy 😂 l comment

[@SaltyRamen.]

Justin is GoAT🎉🎉🎉

[@thegodofpez]

I NEVER thought I’d see a more hype “physical” EVO moment than Poongko taking his shirt off. This guy is the new official sponsor of EVO hype.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Yo Poongko came out of nowhere and doubled perfect Diago that was nuts too

[@thegodofpez]

@@SaltyRamen. Nice memory, cousin!

[@SaltyRamen.]

@@thegodofpez whatever happened to him?

[@irvinmorales1409]

​@@SaltyRamen. He still plays but not as often

[@larrydupp3988]

Okay, something I find fascinating is that the footage I find of him, he isn't just styling for the sake of styling but DANCING specifically. Psychologically, dancing is something we do as a stress reliever and a confirmation of our safety. Bro is keeping his cool throughout all of this, not just breathing deeply but by going the next level

[@SaltyRamen.]

Woah that’s deep. Hayao is playing 4d chess with stress management

[@audiosmurf]

For real I kept thinking that keeping that sort of infectiously cheerful attitude must be doing wonders for any nervousness he might have otherwise had. Probably did a number on his opponents too :p.

[@SaltyRamen.]

@@audiosmurf Good manner still but yeah it's a mind fuck to his opponent

[@whatsgood123]

My man is feeling himself

[@SuperSayinSolidSnek]

For sure, I don't think the pacing chess master trope is an accident.

[@spiralflame88]

Hayao was the best thing at EVO this year!

[@SaltyRamen.]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 right?

[@RAEN74]

Easily!! Holy captured the magic! What a comeback!! Can't script that holy even the finish ahhh

[@SaltyRamen.]

@@RAEN74finish with a “useless button”

[@oEXTRA]

Him and Punk finally winning. Fantastic Evo this year.

[@SaltyRamen.]

@@oEXTRA Punk is a bit toxic, no? just my impression

[@gigalodon14]

This is what EVO is for! Hayao may not have won his tournament but he definitely won EVO this year

[@SaltyRamen.]

I wish he did

[@TheGreatLuigi592]

@@SaltyRamen. I mean same thing happened to Daigo back in 2004 after the iconic moment, he also lost the match afterwards.

[@Thotologist333]

You mean he will the people, definitely didn't win EVO, but the people's champion is more honorable

[@SaltyRamen.]

@@TheGreatLuigi592I understand. I wish the hype guys win too

[@Bakedea87]

Here we go again lol

[@mechajintsu]

Shout out to both Hayao and Frankie. Frankie was such a sport, injury and all. He played really really well and took on all the challenges 👏 Hayao, for bringing the hype, personality, attitude and showcasing heaven-tier Hugo 🙌

[@SaltyRamen.]

I agree!!! Huge respect and what a game. This was so hyped!!! 3rd strike really is GOAT

[@PayneWewton]

Injured FG player? 💀 Get real son.

[@Weregoatee]

​@@PayneWewton concentrating while injured is hard. Duh.

[@timmoh]

You need two people to make moments like this happen. Respect to Frankie!

[@DPL58]

Injury? Mad respect

[@rawcco7]

Hayao what an absolute legend, and he's 41 ?? my goodness

[@SaltyRamen.]

He def stretches

[@josepartida1711]

41 going on 20

[@NinthSettler]

japanese people stop aging at 20 and then they rapidly start aging at retirement age

[@wasabi-in-my-eye3134]

Damn. He's looking young.

[@tomgomes2180]

look closely at the exact moment he wins the match, 41 in time. hahaha

[@Trollioli]

2:02 "What is he doing?" HE'S BEGINNING TO BELIEVE.

[@SaltyRamen.]

His pants are starting to get real nervous

[@DannoHung]

The fuckin death drop.

[@drenkrod9811]

The losers bracket is where peak lives, I have learned.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Really? You a pro? Respect man!

[@muppetry1]

The place where everyone play like their life is at stake

[@bluesrike]

Daigo: Performs "The Parry". Loses the tournament, wins the hearts of minds of players. Hayao: Performs a mid-air parry. Loses the tournament, wins the hearts and minds of players.

[@SaltyRamen.]

I think the drop kick was more of a read and a call out and the fact he did that after 4 air parries is what makes this fuckksokdkn amazing

[@DontKnowDontCare6.9]

Its a perfect read. He knew Frankie's best bet was a Super. Second choices were either EX Dragon Punch or EX Hurricane Kick for chip damage. It takes a lot of experience to get that read perfectly and to do that in a tournament level. Wow.

[@bluesrike]

@@SaltyRamen. Now that I read further into it: You're right, the dropkick was more important because Hayao found a use for a move that JWong himself said was useless move.

[@z1u512]

I would be shitting myself if this is the opponent I am facing off against in any competition

[@SaltyRamen.]

Nerves of steel

[@MysteryMedia2001]

This match is going down in 3rd strike history

[@SaltyRamen.]

Ohhh for sure one of the most iconic moments. Honestly I think 37 can not be topped. This was not close but second

[@DD01880]

The air "DAIGO PARRY" from Hugo down to both player's life at a pixel left, not only that but he manage to dodged Ken SA to conceal the winning game. Definitely another defining EVO MOMENT.

[@SaltyRamen.]

@@DD01880no doubt

[@TeamGhostRyderINC]

I found out about this from a friend saying that a new moment in Evo history was made this year and went to watch it for myself and Hayao is the best Hugo in the business.

[@SaltyRamen.]

The sequence of event was just so crazy and the moment was truly unique because it was a god damn drop kick over a super. Even if you full party the super this was the hypest

[@TextToSpeechYoda]

Hayao was the gem of this whole event. This really was moment 38 in that sense. What a guy. Great play from Frankie too, such a sick set

[@SaltyRamen.]

The set had everything in it. The whiplash of the final moment was too much. You know it’s good when commentators lose it

[@engerlandt]

20 years after the original Evo Moment 37, with one of the players in said Moment commentating. Just insane

[@SaltyRamen.]

This was pretty insane no?

[@JodaroKujo]

Justin definitely got flashbacks to that moment again For like the 100th time

[@SaltyRamen.]

@@JodaroKujo PTSD from Diago

[@JodaroKujo]

@@SaltyRamen. he never will escape it

[@SaltyRamen.]

@@JodaroKujolol the victims of evo moment

[@C3lticlord]

I love how this overshadowed the rest of the 3rd strike tourney

[@SaltyRamen.]

haha unfortunately as it should

[@SaltyRamen.]

You know it’s real when commentators lose it! Do you have a moment more hype than this?! let me know, I have only seen two games :)

[@Kara-de5cz]

Tier lists now will be like "IS HUGO ACTUALLY HIGH TIER ???"

[@SaltyRamen.]

Well I mean Hugo is definitely bad because the tool kit requires parry

[@cheeseistaken]

he didn't even win this year legendary run, unforgettable for sure, but no one really think hugo is good

[@zombieeightpack1381]

@@cheeseistaken --------> The Joke You

[@Kara-de5cz]

@@cheeseistaken I'm referring to the Melee community that says "DK is high tier"

[@Kara-de5cz]

@@SaltyRamen. sure is

[@-castradomis-1773]

Insane!!! I remember watching Hayao kick ass with Hugo in the early 2000’s. So glad to see he’s still going strong 💪

[@SaltyRamen.]

… and flexible

[@satsuinohamon4777]

@@SaltyRamen.even more😂

[@LingyunPan]

Justin Wong was so happy to find him not the only victim in EVO Moments videos starting from that moment.

[@SaltyRamen.]

lol this was just as devastating

[@BobbyBoushaay]

Dude is 41!? No shot lol I love this dudes energy 🤣

[@SaltyRamen.]

Gotta keep flexing

[@DannoHung]

I bet he probably stretches a lot too.

[@tokis1181]

Dude look like in his 20's

[@barbs8851]

Asian genes at work

[@Jaromir-qn4fp]

HUGO HYPE

[@SaltyRamen.]

Seriously!!! Way to hype up the whole tournament

[@sawayaka_sawaday]

ハヤオがまた不幸なヒューゴ使いを増やしてしまう

[@SaltyRamen.]

@@sawayaka_sawaday😢😢😢😂😂

[@Ox9707]

Im so glad i saw this moment unspoiled during the tournament. It is still magical to revisit. Hayao is officially one of the Legends

[@SaltyRamen.]

Bro that’s amazing !

[@philosopherkingzant2037]

He literally physically flexed on him? God damn!

[@SaltyRamen.]

I have never seen such a polite and dominant flex

[@darkdawn7656]

when Justin said: OMG no no no !!!! (he got his flashback coming back again LMAOOO)，bruh what a honor to be able to saw that moment in live, just awesome!!! let's goooo FGs!!!! PogU

[@SaltyRamen.]

you were there? respect

[@AlwaysFeelingSleepy]

The fact that he used the double flying kick to dodge Ken's super at last frame possible is just mad. That man earned his splits.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Yep retro credit

[@DevilPurpleLightning]

For me, the best set of all EVO 2024. Man, Hayao is truly a showman but also a great Hugo player. This will be the most memorable moment of this year tournament.

[@SaltyRamen.]

I heard I literally watched 2 matches and I am lucky to see this

[@SuperSky9]

02:15 Yuujirou Hanma right there! He showing Demon Back!

[@SaltyRamen.]

Baki ref

[@Maya_Ruinz]

The buildup to this losers final was nuts, so many good players and he managed to break through with such an elite character.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Elite as in you must be elite because Hugo is bottom tier

[@Maya_Ruinz]

@@SaltyRamen. exactly 👍

[@ashundorh]

🎼🎶Wherever Hugo, whatever you do, he's gonna break through you with one hit🎶

[@SaltyRamen.]

720 720 720

[@never_around0010]

1:36 got me real good 😂😂

[@SaltyRamen.]

Bro!!! So true

[@Jagurda1]

This is why old fighting games are cooler than modern E-sports. Peak execution, a free mind and an endless desire to create hype.

[@SaltyRamen.]

3rd strike is too perfect that respect

[@sepg5084]

That's what older people always say tho, that theirs are better than the younger generation's And the younger generation don't care about old haters

[@thesilentsociety3252]

Hitting a split on the EVO grand stage is crazy work 😂

[@Harvey_Mod]

3:07 everyone 😂😂

[@SaltyRamen.]

Worthless button to win the crowd

[@PeptoAbismol]

this is my first time seeing footage of Hayao and i gotta say im already a big fan of him. the fact he hopped over ken's SA3 (super good) with hugo's st hk (useless) and then punished the whiffed the super to win the match with practically 0 HP is mind boggling! props to both players for bringing such a hype match to the tourney.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Hard read into evo moment

[@Ankhaunt]

Bro didn't have to flex that hard 😂

[@SaltyRamen.]

He’s been practicing

[@liraco_mx]

Literally 😂

[@CubeSalmon]

With his magic pants-the pants that don't rip.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Is that his sponsor?

[@CubeSalmon]

@@SaltyRamen. yep

[@SaltyRamen.]

@@CubeSalmonlol

[@CubeSalmon]

@@SaltyRamen. XD

[@lenardregencia]

Let’s go Frankie!!

[@SaltyRamen.]

😂

[@kabirdas2786]

3:17 was insane

[@Macaulyn_97]

Hayao pulling the fighter moves in-game and drag queen moves on stage.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Woah unexpected take

[@alejandrorivas4585]

Yeah the drag queen kick was baller, ally king shit

[@seymourglass26]

Hard to call it losers bracket when that man just won all of our hearts.

[@SaltyRamen.]

well said.

[@ああ-x2b6b]

プレイヤーも観客も一つになった試合だなぁ。

[@SaltyRamen.]

And makes a split!

[@Jesus-hu4lq]

LETS GO FRANKIE!!! That moment was insane hayao was showing so much energy the third strike community show so much energy that most top 8s didn't have

[@SaltyRamen.]

I feel the same way. I don’t think 5 or 6 carry this level of hype

[@jorgepineda2937]

Science still cannot define what the freak Hayao is Wherever he goes, there is a trace of "HOW DO HE DO THAT?"

[@SaltyRamen.]

Legendary

[@odenkaz]

this is what EVO is about! pure HYPE and Hayao showed hyped AND Showmanship!

[@SaltyRamen.]

Yes!!!!

[@Silks]

Unforgettable moments for some: but just another day for Hayao

[@SaltyRamen.]

He is just happy it seems

[@ramaluminus]

2:15 Dang, look at those dumptruck!

[@Sylviemiran]

Dang

[@SaltyRamen.]

Only fans know

[@jojomations2596]

Welcome back. This wont be your last time watching this

[@SaltyRamen.]

Hahah nice one!

[@cosmicsage911]

Dude playing Ken was a good sport respect

[@SaltyRamen.]

I agree!!!

[@ryanvacation7319]

Loved his old Hugo videos back in the day🙃. Never I would have expected Hayao to pop off in the flesh on Evo 2024. The man is a third strike legend.

[@SaltyRamen.]

This is my first time seeing it

[@ryanvacation7319]

@@SaltyRamen. he has a bunch of old videos floating around that are around a decade old of him playing Hugo against some really good Japanese players. If your a new Third Strike fan In suggest you check them out.

[@DarukaEon]

He may not have won the tournament, but he won the crowd's hearts. Ha ha ha!

[@SaltyRamen.]

So true also organizers must realize that he draws a crowd

[@gsnjpn]

3:42 SF NERD STRIKE LETS GOO

[@SaltyRamen.]

lol good catch

[@retrodoodmanx7161]

THAT is one example of someone having fun

[@SaltyRamen.]

Yes! Not bm but he is enjoying himself

[@HN-fb6md]

The parry into the dropkick over the special is nuts!

[@SaltyRamen.]

My mind was melting

[@gamgen53]

Hayao is here to have fun and win this was the one tournament set I could watch without getting bored because of how entertaining hayao is

[@SaltyRamen.]

I love his energy!

[@nabieladrian]

I can't fucking believe another Evo moment has been born!

[@SaltyRamen.]

3rd strike delivers

[@alternateA]

Was that Enya playing when he did the splits?? 😂 truly a fitting song for a majestic moment !

[@SaltyRamen.]

Hahah it’s from the Volvo truck commercial. Van dem did the split with this ridiculous arrangement

[@yiccccccc2]

He truly is one of a kind

[@SaltyRamen.]

A gem!

[@kleberson777]

the fact that he can reach top 6 with Hugo is awesome

[@SaltyRamen.]

I wish he’d win it

[@abelsanchez4696]

Broo I just watched the Hayao full run and after idolizing him to the point of making a song about it performing a Daigo level parry at Evo is like closing a full circle, truly the best thing at Evo this year

[@SaltyRamen.]

Where is your song. I’d listen

[@theaterthug7]

That's what confidence looks like folks

[@SaltyRamen.]

And flexibility

[@Bluechief6]

It's saying a lot when someone can amaze JWong like that.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Good point

[@UpcycleShoesKai]

Peak Foreshadowing. Justin saying "Hugo if he parryied the air tatsu wouldn't result in a whiff punish"

[@SaltyRamen.]

lol glad you caught that

[@ano77890]

Definetly evo moment 38

[@SaltyRamen.]

What a meme!!! He deserves this legacy

[@cheng210]

The air parries are amazing. Literally 1HP.

[@SaltyRamen.]

The stars aligned for this

[@peterchang2310]

The MECHANICAL skill HAYAO displayed was just insane. Landing multiple 720s in a tournament setting? Chain parry into a guaranteed reversal? It's something you don't find often in modern fighting games.

[@SaltyRamen.]

3rd strike is the platform for the greatest performance

[@yanpaq6405]

hayao at EVO is amazing. I've always wanted to see him played at EVO. His Hugo has always been crazy.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Yeah should be buffed

[@KaDis14]

Evo Moment 2024.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Definitely came out of nowhere

[@ipfrly89]

dont watch EVO but could watch this guy a lot

[@SaltyRamen.]

same same fr fr

[@zonadogt]

i was cheering for that guy. a true showman

[@SaltyRamen.]

Honestly really impressive showing

[@randallgoeswhere]

Hayao was the real champion this year. ❤😂

[@SaltyRamen.]

I wanted him to win.

[@ericalfon1620]

This is why 3rd strike is the GOAT of Fighting game. truly a masterpiece.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Yeah I don’t think it can be topped

[@mangkokwangkok1840]

He's very athletic to be able to do that during a tournament.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Guy must do ballet or something

[@RexRecon]

3:08 "Oh, oh my God! No! NO!"Justin is reliving Evo moment #37 😣

[@SaltyRamen.]

Forever rent free

[@gameprojay]

hayao was real life Norimaro in this tournament🤣🤣🤣

[@SaltyRamen.]

lol I had to look it up. No idea

[@Archedgar]

Hayaonderstandable. Also note that Hayao is 41 years old at the time of recording. Damn.

[@Shurmash]

I think this is actually more incredible than Daigo/Justin. He had to parry several times mid-air, with 1 HP, and then pulled off a useless move off a read that allowed him to counter. The Daigo Justin fight was amazing but this was off the charts brilliant.

[@SaltyRamen.]

I tend to agree. The mental 4d chess to make this is off the chart

[@aleblasco39]

I watched this the next day as I went to sleep since SF3rd Strike top 6 was at like 3AM for me, after seeing this, I wish I stood up just for this, I'd be screaming even if it was 5AM

[@SaltyRamen.]

Bro your body is ready

[@YellowFellow86]

I do not play Hugo but this puts a smile on my face 😊

[@SaltyRamen.]

Yes! What 3rd strike can be

[@the_hiroman]

He is now my role model.

[@SaltyRamen.]

work on that flex! :)

[@rtql8d]

To this day, high-level 3rd Strike is my favorite fighting game to watch…especially players who use lower tier characters like Kuroda, RX, KSK, and obviously Hayao.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Can’t be topped

[@DontKnowDontCare6.9]

I cant imagine Hayao and Smug sitting next to each other. Must be fun to see.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Would be sick

[@YuriMaddison]

The peoples champion 💪💪💪

[@SaltyRamen.]

Peoples elbow

[@ikee1596]

Ken with a white gi is now a curse/blessing

[@SaltyRamen.]

It’s burned into JWongs eyes

[@Capt.Burakuman]

Hayao won Evo 3s, He might not have got a trophy, but he won History

[@SaltyRamen.]

I believe so

[@Konami2k]

HOLY SHIT. Even after so many years, this game always have so unexpected moments!

[@SaltyRamen.]

I never knew you can do that

[@ultimaq8730]

Hayao is PEAK FGC bruh

[@SaltyRamen.]

I wish all FGC is this fun

[@underlicounorthstar732]

Having a grappler in top 6 is hype. Having a jolly happy funny guy who plays grapplers is even better

[@SaltyRamen.]

I love the energy. I feel like if they buff his dmg he can be viable

[@hobomcgavs3710]

Amazing he made Frankie look like a c rank on fightcade!!! This man is a legend!!!

[@SaltyRamen.]

Boy I feel called out lol

[@S3ndMast3r]

evo moment #38 🔥

[@SaltyRamen.]

Hype is real

[@BlueLightningSky]

This dude is animated like a cartoon character

[@SaltyRamen.]

lol I wish I am too

[@grrttshw]

Third strike still proving it's PEAK street fighter when played at the top level.

[@SaltyRamen.]

3rd strike is just more fun. To me combos that are too long in the new ones are like playing piano. 3rd strike has the omph

[@grrttshw]

@@SaltyRamen. always has... great variety in play styles, the corner traps, footsies, okie dokes, and incredible parry system etc etc. most complete SF ever

[@akuma788]

shees hayao make everyone excited 😂

[@SaltyRamen.]

lol those Volvo trucks would be honored

[@bayouboigaming]

What a showman

[@SaltyRamen.]

very unusual for a jpnese

[@Samaelx.]

Somewhere , someplace.. Daigo is laughing and being proud

[@SaltyRamen.]

Nice image

[@VanHaiNguyen]

He didn't think about the future, he fight for the future.

[@SaltyRamen.]

Nicely done

[@StunnafulPhotography]

As always SF3 Third Strike never disappoints. 😎

[@SaltyRamen.]

You know it. 3rd strike needs some balance but goat

[@KishorTwist]

Ayo Hayao is a trip! 🤣

[@SaltyRamen.]

He is so hype! I never watched his match with camera on him! What a showman

[@oldirtysean00]

Love the crowd giving him love. I did the same thing with BAS in like 2008 or something. I don’t remember I was drunk.

[@SaltyRamen.]

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