MenaRD (Luke) vs. Punk (Ken) - FT3 - Street Fighter League Pro-US 2022 Week 1

[@krisgarcia1414]

Absolutely love watching Punk play. That's the best, "Fine... you wanna play a broke ass character? I'll play him too!" comeback I've ever seen.

[@jorgejorge8878]

Uhmmm.... Update from Dominican Republic: MenaRD, only two-times Capcom Cup Pro Tour champion. Poor Mena, right? 😂

[@sej2972]

Best insane comeback in years! What a lesson.

[@Demigod_3scrub]

Facts

[@luismaxPR]

LUKE GOT EM NERVOUS 😂

[@blokin5039]

We soon married buddy, take the trash out

[@RFG17]

I’ll hate to not be punk in that situation 😅

[@deltapromasterlauj4848]

thats wat happens when french fry menaRD tryin to pick top tier to win…..taste of his own blood with mirror match counterpick😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Demigod_3scrub]

🤣

[@rune9055]

The statement was loud and clear... "Luke IS the best character in the game."

[@Asterra2]

You just know Punk agonized over having to go cheap and use a top tier. Man doesn't have a choice though, after Capcom triple-nerfed his main. I bet he feels like he has to shower after this set.

[@mikec7812]

@@Asterra2 lol just the facial expression on Punk after he selected Luke says it all

[@tacmus]

@@Asterra2 Just like Mena's character.

[@Asterra2]

@@tacmus Laura, too; V-Shift was specifically bad for grapplers and it makes all the difference against Laura. See a pattern? Don't overperform if you aren't a Japanese player.

[@fatcatpeople]

@@Asterra2 damn, I heard that loud and clear.

[@themaskedassailant619]

Poor Mena. He thought he was doing work with Luke. Luke’s just broken, nothing special. Punk lectured him on a character

[@imdaman1868]

Salty

[@SmokeyVoyage86]

It was more a troll than a lecture tho. Punk tried to beat luke with ken but couldn't do it so he mirror matched him. Fuck ass move, but a classic Mk2 trick that must be respected. But it's the match after that has me calling troll. Angry bird literally washed punk with Ken and he had luke. Karma is a bitch and angry bird made a definite statement with that win. It was so quite you could hear a pen drop in the new crib!!! That was classic fgc move!! Good shit all round!! I can't wait for week two!!

[@AntLeonardi01]

You obviously haven’t ever seen an actual broken character. Luke is just strong.

[@johnnybravox909]

FACTS

[@duxnihilo]

@@AntLeonardi01 No, he's too good. Longer range normals than Sagat, faster fireballs than anyone, huge damage...

[@mikeestrada2986]

Punk once again showin why he's one of the best to ever do it. When he was amped up, poppin off on that last set you knew it was a wrap. He was Menas head.

[@Demigod_3scrub]

Facts

[@That_one_guy27]

"Been doing that for years" LMAO 😂

[@scarekrooo2489]

that's the type of trash talk that started many fights back in the arcades 😂

[@wandersonalan214]

Esse puke jogo de mais

[@Demigod_3scrub]

🤣🤣🤣💯

[@AIFRANCHISE1]

Classic SF. Reverse sweep, character swaps, ELITE trash talking backed up by facts. One of the best matches ive ever seen.

[@Go.el_Hadam]

It's a damn shame that Luke will remain this broken b/c there will never be another balance patch.

[@skyuru]

Agree, i find that Luke is not so special but people choosing him because its buffed, there need more confidence and people learn how to defeat him without a mirror Luke...

[@XtraCrispy]

I bet SF6 he will get more buff ^^

[@5econd777]

@@XtraCrispy he will he was one of the worst characters in the beta

[@Demigod_3scrub]

Facts

[@The_Humble_Hurricane]

No it's not, because we can counter pick him with Luke👌🏿

[@mrnozchalazt7199]

Punk: “Ah my god dude. Everyone is just the best player in the world these days” Pink: “Pass the sticks bro, I got this” But seriously though, him saying that then choosing Luke for the reverse comeback, character swap, mirror match; is the equivalent of choosing THE best character, build, loadout, gun, etc in a match even though you don’t want to… but what you don’t want to do even more, is lose. He made an executive decision, and I’m not mad at it 😂

[@pink7930]

Bro. Punk letting it all hang out. This aggression isn't even passive anymore. GG

[@popcet224]

"Nope. I've been doing that for years" lovedd it through and through

[@mikec7812]

8:06 - that one cross-up changed the momentum entirely

[@Demigod_3scrub]

Facts fam

[@nolies8312]

Im a DOMINICAN guy and i can see how menard got that salty ass attitude a big bunch of us dominicana have when we lose. We start making excuses like “the move didn’t come out”, my guy you got nervous thats all. Punk got that chilled back mentality and doesn’t play like his life depends on it and enjoys the moment even when he’s losing because he still fights with the confidence he’ll win. Thats what you need mena, as a fan of you STOP LOOKING AT THE SCOREBOARD SO MUCH

[@JayceCH.]

Being salty after your opponent got a huge comeback is normal.

[@scarekrooo2489]

i would give him the benefit of the doubt on that one cuz when i saw it, that is exactly what i thought, that the wrong move came out. on replaying it, it's kinda hard to tell because the move comes out just after punk jumps, so you can't tell if it's reactionary or if he had already committed. punk should have definitely lost that one.

[@TyReSeDuJuaN]

“Luke got em nervous”

[@wes114ww]

lol punk complains a lot when he is loosing or lost

[@isbactoxic340]

I'm glad everyone is enjoying luke simulator 5

[@bksfinest9582]

This is the fine definition of “it ain’t no fun when the rabbit has the gun” 😅

[@fatcatpeople]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@bksfinest9582]

@@fatcatpeople he was salty ah when he started beating him wit his own character 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fatcatpeople]

@@bksfinest9582 facts 👍🏿✌🏾

[@SkilledNature]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Demigod_3scrub]

👍🤣🤣🤣

[@JustAnotherScratcher]

"THROW THE DAMN TOWEL!!!!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@divyne121]

Just goes to show how OP Luke is. Mena wouldn't have had a chance otherwise.

[@fatcatpeople]

A chance yes, winning well no. 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@onelove5525]

Naw tokido would’ve washed punk 😂

[@chucklestorm]

Luke straight killing people in two touches. Wild.

[@Demigod_3scrub]

OP

[@Dennis-55]

That normal dp on the end 😂

[@zakman6471]

Great commentary once again boys. Love the throw backs to old skool cool stuff. Dp always wipes smiles off people's faces lol

[@Demigod_3scrub]

Always fam

[@luna_kits2345]

Match of the two most humble players.

[@Demigod_3scrub]

Facts

[@Trueghostdante]

Props to punk he knew he was gonna win without the luke pick. Way to set your pride to the side and get the dub

[@ikeeey4016]

nah gotta love punk

[@assinante50]

Que virada do Punk! OMG!

[@Demigod_3scrub]

👍

[@d-hunter9801]

I'm a Dominican and I wanted Mena to win but I won't take away anything from Punk, he's amazing too, and worked hard for that win so good for him. And seeing him yelling was hilarious, that mental game really got to Mena. Anyway, this tournament has way too many Lukes and this isn't good, I want to see more flexibility here. I hope the next week we have other characters, I'm already sick and tired of these Luke mirror matches, they are kind of boring.

[@NumeroGaijin]

Which is the point. Both are skilled but when I see these matches......I immediately smh.

[@pjbpiano]

Congrats on Mena taking the Capcom title.

[@TrueUnderDawgGaming]

Luke be like "Welcome to Street Fighter 6"

[@roshunperrino5300]

punk tried to play honest with vanilla character,but luke is something else ,can't beat em join them and show how a broken character works 😂😂😂

[@paddyoleary7695]

Punk you legend 😂✌️

[@noelrobles960]

That was definitely a mind battle,..... way to turn the battle around

[@gokuinstintosp]

nossa que virada foi essa,Punk entrou na mente do Menard

[@Jxnn77]

The best fight in SfV history, showman punk destroyed Menard's MIND

[@GattoriSancho]

How does one get into these tournaments?

[@CANWEGETMUCHHIGHERRRR]

Being good

[@GattoriSancho]

@@CANWEGETMUCHHIGHERRRR im great i mean where do they hold them

[@thxyoutoo]

One of the greatest matches of all time.

[@Tletna]

It is sad how Luke can both make Mena look like a god and then look like a bot when Punk gives into the dark side and plays Luke as well. It's like Mena is A or S tier and Punk is SS+ tier, and Luke is SSS+++ tier. Sad times for SFV. Happily, we should have SF6 soon. Unhappily, I didn't see any link or code in my email for beta and so I'm sad over that. While there do seem to be some kinks they need to work out, SF6 looks fun from what I've seen so far.

[@connieworroll368]

‘everyone is just.. the best player in the world these days’ 🤣💀

[@fernandoantoniomusic8712]

Broken Luke is just bad for SFV in general; he makes players like Mena think they’re better than they actually are. Boy really thought he stood even half a chance against Punkdagod.

[@ss-broly8120]

This set was extremely hype and punk yet again showing someone a lesson on how to be the best Street fighter player in the galaxy especially knowing so many characters…. I tip my hat to Punk he’s a true SF5 champion 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@CautionFGC]

PS4 evo kinda killed his run tbh

[@TeeRells711]

Okay calm down stop sniffing his chair .. we get it

[@timetheattack_]

He’s the best in the USA no doubt but the “galaxy”? He’s never won EVO or Capcom Cup and that’s no hate I like Punk. Can’t be the best if you’ve never won a championship, no matter how many regular season games you’ve won 🤷‍♂️ He’s the James Harden of SFV. He’s going to the playoffs but everyone knows he going to choke

[@lord461]

Tokido will smoke him. An actual Evo champ. Best in the galaxy my ass.

[@ss-broly8120]

I guess I just like the fact that he knows how to play with most characters…. but for sure Tokido would beat him

[@makeoutbars2202]

Punk is THEE GOAT. He broke Mena s spirit. Great game.🫣🫣🫣🫣❤️❤️❤️❤️🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@jefersonneto1010]

Tá bem claro nessa luta que o Luke carrega os caras nas costas,punk mesmo sabendo disso só pegou o boneco pq foi obrigado.

[@darkseid9391]

This is punks first win in a long time he’s solid tho

[@tavinwallack24]

He's solid lol just a average guy huh

[@darkseid9391]

@@tavinwallack24 nah he’s above average I wanna see how he transfers over to sf6

[@CVE]

Punks power is linked to his confidence. Once he makes his opponent nervous and smells fear it can be almost impossible to stop him from winning. When Punk is nervous he is veeery quiet and humble, with not a pop off in sight, if anything he smiles and laughs to himself at points during the game. I can't recall who he was playing but he lost... Punk was quiet and focusing hard on the match the whole time. When he lost he simply got up and went back to his seat peacefully like he was Daigo, it was mad to observe... It was very unPunklike.

[@nukeboy4939]

Capcom is trying to stop people from banning Luke, that shit is so lame. 😒

[@ripper021_py]

Capcom did that? Where?

[@nukeboy4939]

You can't ban characters this season in SFL US.

[@ripper021_py]

@@nukeboy4939 You are right, forgot about that

[@petersonfreitas8005]

K k k Punk e Menard dois monstro saudades daquele BIRD em menard... Enfim não achei Punk tóxico ele vibra nas suas partidas e isso é empolgante jogos são assim e fazem isso com a gente. O personagem Luke no entanto acho muito hard e punk devolveu essa moeda para Menard.

[@user-gi6hd5ol6f]

damn Mena was smashing at the start but Punk got that mental... nice game

[@Psn.HerCake_MyFace]

Pretty easy when you use a broken ass Character. He got embarrassed in the end

[@be643]

Good lawd Punk. That was epic.

[@jpt00711]

Punk my man. Came in clutch

[@tedjomuljono3052]

title: Luke vs Ken reality: Ken only appeared in the first 3 minutes reminds me of Punk's "i win a tournament using Necalli" video

[@marianomercado9054]

This set was so hype

[@jaywalker3553]

You know when the game is bad when you have to counter pick this happens in SF5 and Mk11 that's what makes tekken the goat of fighting games 🙌🏾

[@MizTheDonGargon]

tekken sucks....juggling is so stupid to watch

[@CANWEGETMUCHHIGHERRRR]

Lmao, leroy didnt exist?

[@TheWoudjezo]

10 years since i played SF for the last time.... 1,5min here and i already that this Luke us overpowered!

[@alexnurse3498]

They really listed Punk's main as "Eleven"...

[@tedjomuljono3052]

the disrespect starts before even the match begins

[@blaire9524]

@@tedjomuljono3052 its not disrespect, its the fact that he can play any character at a really good level.

[@DaLastYoshi]

@@blaire9524 but the truth is karin is his main

[@blaire9524]

@@DaLastYoshi its his best character that fits his footsie playstyle. He counter picks and plays other characters.

[@asadhus]

Haven’t watched competitive street fighter in about a year. Can say I miss Caba screaming all the time😂

[@daevonbyrdie5088]

Respect the Punk character changes Mena DP is a great player too. He took punk to 5 games ✊🏾👑✊🏾

[@skyuru]

Its very shame that now everyone are using Luke because he is more "easy to win" I prefer that they using their mains for win against Luke.

[@chucklestorm]

Another case of Luke doing too much damage? I'm here for it XD

[@tavinwallack24]

Wasn't this game if he did DP for stun? 12:15

[@guacamoledae]

yea it probably would’ve

[@genjient3865]

Feel like punk was toying with him a little Momentum change was instant 8:05

[@MoyosoreOgunbiyi]

Punk is such a hilarious xter when he goes all heel in. 😂🤣🤣 Fantastic set, epic comeback. MenaRD almost had it though..😅

[@Demigod_3scrub]

Facts

[@Ultra_Ken]

i like that both this players use normal pads

[@ThePhillipsFamily7]

Geez, how many brackets does that guy have on???

[@hashiramahachimonbara9566]

LET'S GO LUUUUKE

[@SkilledNature]

“Don’t worry about it” Uhhhh NO ….WORRY ABOUT IT😂😂😂😂

[@mrnozchalazt7199]

😂💯

[@matthew-epurnell1610]

"Your whole team should say I'm the best!" -- PUNK

[@sebastienmbot8648]

This guy is a cold blood competitor !

[@durrelllee8608]

Luke is broken. Great games

[@XDTERROOO]

Punk n tem limites

[@hitachiuchihamagicwand2776]

Watch at the end there was something wrong with Menard’s controller thats the only reason he lost. Pink is not better!

[@gts013]

Luke is lame but i love watching Punk make these come backs.

[@servHis221]

You know how Stephen A. always says "Kyrie is Box Office!" That's Punk. Win or lose, you'll be entertained!

[@gegabw]

Damn, Punk is a God at SF5

[@Demigod_3scrub]

Facts

[@nathanieljimenez1642]

That was incredible!

[@feversgv]

Luke mirrors will be the equivalent of Fox dittos in melee since there will not be another balance patch

[@Matt-qs5rx]

12:38

[@arieljd1]

I knew it... the nerves... the problem of MenaRD is just his few experience front to somebody like Punk. No problem with that will has more opportunities 🇩🇴👍👍

[@nishblaze]

I have to put a like on this!

[@Zachary_Sweis]

We gotta use the Dante cosplay skin to see Ken with normal looking hair.

[@Chrismario880]

Maybe Punk has a big mouth but he also has big SF skills, damnnnn coming back from 2-0 to 2-3 was awesome! 🤗

[@aznpanda510x]

“ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAIN!?!?!?”

[@MrMonsterKen]

I like how Punk's main is Eleven, shows hes damn versatile.

[@elzaki6664]

My man's got the whole roster as main

[@MrMonsterKen]

@@elzaki6664 Well, what can I say? if he's eleven, he will use anyone coming his way!

[@Luchiio86]

6:09 GENIUS

[@tr3thaiii]

I've never seen punk stressed like this lol

[@lucasmangia7770]

MenaRD - ''any less sandwich more exercises''!

[@Melbester9]

Mena came back on sets against Punk at EVO 2023 lol.

[@isaiahhenderson550]

"Throw the damn towel!"

[@tomuchteez3347]

😂😂😂let’s go punk💪🏾

[@victornoagbodji]

Is iDom a Panda too? 🤔

[@mapede1]

The Only Player who can defeat Punk is Idom

[@pang_xiong_mao]

Well, him and angry bird who beat him fairly comfortably in the tiebreaker after this set.

[@invisiblebully171]

Everybody is using Luke. GEEZ

[@Psn.HerCake_MyFace]

Well to compete against a op character you pick the op character maybe people shouldn’t have used him to began with yo force other players to use him

[@invisiblebully171]

@@Psn.HerCake_MyFace he seems a bit overpowered

[@luciendevolontat2488]

Go Punk !!!

[@alexanderallmotor4979]

Jajaja Punk!!! You got a nerves!

[@marstudios7879]

Very difficult to win against Luke, I’m still struggling.

[@koreyg8552]

True showing of getting carried by a character. Menas new main is like and he gets bodied by punks like which he barely plays lol

[@Demigod_3scrub]

LET'S GO BOYS !

[@Kingqubaent]

My man menard is very soar about that one! Lmao

[@cesarperalta4740]

Menard is insane

[@dyslexicbien]

Y is that OP character legal on any tournament?

[@CANWEGETMUCHHIGHERRRR]

? Its legal in all tournaments

[@igorrodrigo3736]

Punk is a legend!

[@TheSwordfish009]

0:36 whiff on follow-up kick. THIS is why Ken ALWAYS sucked in this game. Garbage incomplete character ON PURPOSE to "Force" people to buy better DLC characters especially since they know Ken is a fan favorite.

[@araginglion]

There’s only One God Jesus Christ

[@ImSoDope94]

Punk ain't have to do him like that

[@SodaPopinksi]

Yes he did.