The History of The Four Grand-Masters ! - A Street Fighter Character Documentary (1987 - 2022)

[@crucob81]

Saw my artwork in the thumbnail, had to watch. Thanks for the credit, awesome video.

[@TopHatGamingManChannel]

Beautiful work!

[@crucob81]

Thank you sir, I appreciate that

[@heldlightning7118]

👍

[@kdaristotle9529]

@@Zetho mad or nah🤣

[@smavi4133]

@@Zetho "blatantly ignorant", "aggravating" - chill tf down man.

[@Shinmsl]

Hello! Hey that artwork of M.Bison on 53:30 is my fanart! 😁 I'm glad you liked it, I really like your channel! Cheers

[@silvermasked0]

Yo mate, that artwork was boss man.

[@mchapman2424]

Balrog sitting at the computer typing while wearing his boxing gloves is the best thing ive ever seen

[@DanTheRoadRippersCollector]

Almost as impressive as dudley driving a car and drinking tea while having his boxing gloves on

[@KushInhailer215]

8:17 balrog is an educated scientist who programs all of shadowlou’s computers with boxing gloves on

[@smavi4133]

That's nothing - Dudley drinks his tea with boxing gloves on. And you KNOW that he's sticking his pinky out underneath while doing so.

[@BentoBoxBobbyTV]

Like Strongbad answering e-mails.

[@PixelsNcreatureS]

What's crazy is that Mike Tyson never heard of any of these characters until Street Fighter 5 was out and because somebody told him about this story

[@omegarugal9283]

he didnt even play his own NES game, really what do iron mike do all day??

[@redwolfe7049]

@@omegarugal9283 Boxing

[@normanl.6891]

@@omegarugal9283 drugs

[@joezar33]

I just comment that lol Tyson did said something he felt honored by it

[@KushInhailer215]

@@omegarugal9283 sing to his pigeons

[@Monatio79]

Long live Shadaloo ! The four heavenly kings were always my favorite roster of characters to play as.

[@gentlefistinfinity9780]

As a die hard Street Fighter fan, I thoroughly enjoyed this. Learned quite a bit more about these guys. Very well done bro 👏👏👏

[@marplatense31]

I personally find Vega (Claw) the hardest of the four. God I hate fighting him!

[@brogoram]

Its like fighting a very healthy cockroach 😆

[@RobsonRoverRepair]

When it was sf2 on his cage it was easy to judge, but when he was bouncing off the walls, it seemed far faster.

[@mcbfilms22]

FUN FACT: Wes Studi is only 5’10”😬 It doesn’t matter though because it was perfect casting for Sagat at the time.

[@OfficialTruDru]

Patch on wrong eye though!

[@thecunninlynguist]

@@OfficialTruDru I guess M.Bowser didn't SEE THAT did he? Man...Raul was great as Bison.

[@OfficialTruDru]

@@thecunninlynguist I thought M. Bison was White how they casted him in the cartoon and games.

[@theultimatek.i.m.m1504]

@@OfficialTruDru i think in the original SF2 Bison was Thai. You fought him in Thailand right after Sagat and his caption artworks even looked like a really buff Thai guy. They kinda made it more ambiguous as to what race or nationality Bison might be as iterations of the character cropped up over time.

[@theultimatek.i.m.m1504]

Back in '93 I was wanting to see Hakim Alston (WMAC Masters and Mortal Kombat 1996 movie) cast as Sagat. Back then, bald and with an eye patch, Alston would've been a spot on visual match as SF2 series Sagat!

[@kaox44]

Being hit by Sagat's Tiger uppercut for the first time at the arcade was so demoralizing. The damage was so unfair...and fear.

[@JokersVsZombies]

I always had the hardest time against Vega over the other bosses.

[@tavius88]

That’s bc Vega is the GOAT

[@Monatio79]

That's probably because the boxer was relatively easy in comparison. Ryu, hado ken and sweep the leg. Honda, hundred hand slap. Dhalsim, yoga fire. You get the idea. Then suddenly, you get a guy who's jumping around and attacking you from every angel.

[@alainhernandez8767]

You ain't kidding he always gave me the hardest time. How I miss this Era

[@KenMasters.]

For me, it was Sagat. Because of his reach, range, and anti-aerials.

[@ssjup81]

Early Vega (Balrog) was difficult for me back then, especially when he would climb the fence and then slam you and hit and whatever else pretty fast and swiftly. Seems after that, they toned him down and lowered the difficulty level for him. His not climbing on the fence made it easier.

[@blackenedheart9592]

I give you credit man, you go out of your way to make these videos. I've never my life seen such an in-depth, deep video about fictional arcade video game characters like this before. I'm not saying it's a bad thing, it's actually quite impressive. Im so old I remember seeing the very first Street Fighter arcade game and was blown away when Street Fighter 2 was released, and I've seen the Street fighter 2 animated movie that had Vega fight Chun-Li, and I've seen the god-awful live action one. And I've played the games up until Street fighter EX plus alpha on the PS1. But even after all of that I still didn't know all the details of these characters as your showing here. Nice job my man!

[@Texkimo713]

When i learned balrogs moves i became almost unstoppable with him.underated character

[@Johnnyrose1588]

Alex was Hulk Hogan. That's why if you pair him up against Hugo, they would do the stand off from Wrestlemania. Hugo was Andre the giant

[@IKONIKBeats]

Always dropping great content man, definitely enjoying these Street Fighter history vids bro.

[@hazbaska1]

Seriously - he does it often with his often. Talk about power couple with amazing content >.

[@IKONIKBeats]

@@hazbaska1 Most Definitely bro, definitely agree.

[@CEONYHD]

I respect M.Bison.....diverse work force, he was ahead of his time lol....take notes NFL!

[@pabloXL]

This may actually be the most diverse game series in history

[@obiwanshinobi5098]

@@pabloXL lol. You know the leftist sjws will just say it 'reinforces negative stereotypes about POCs!' Lol.

[@jayday1503]

Comment Is 🔥🔥🔥

[@blaqdiemenz]

Legendary HR status comment 😂...

[@mklightemup3567]

😂😂😂😂 facts

[@nolahahnshouse3389]

I still remember walking into the tilt(name of the arcade back then) back in the early 90's to see this game called mortal kambat that I kept hearing about from my friend's in school but while checking out the mk game I kept hearing from the back of the arcade something that kept yelling out the words that sounded like ha-do-ken!! It was so distracting that I had to go check it out and there it was. Street fighter2.. I was like what is this? I've never even heard of sf1 and after that day my life changed forever.

[@alainhernandez8767]

Lol I have a very similar story 😅 but the day I played it it completely changed my childhood forever

[@similaritiesendhere]

I still have Tilt and Aladdin's Palace tokens.

[@brandonmuse5532]

This was so cool to have multiple bosses and is still a great way to do fighting games and action games.

[@draegur]

Pete Holmes did some fun Street Fighter comedy skits, and one pokes at the often-overlooked angles about Vega being weird is the fact that he's the first one (I know of, at least) allowed to use a weapon in the street fighting tournament.

[@andrew_stamps]

Eagle Sf1

[@HellhammerSS]

There's a reason why Vega and M.Bison's theme songs are PTSD fuel...

[@TheKiman2]

There's no question Balrog, aka M. Bison was based on Mike Tyson. That's not up for speculation. Go look at the World Warriors SFII stage select scene and it's literally Mike Tyson's face with the pointy hairline. Capcom changed his face in Champion Edition tho.

[@konstantinkoverchenko9587]

Balrog doesn’t get enough credit for typing whilst wearing boxing gloves.

[@videosurfah]

He is a just that amazing

[@pantherhd1]

Long alive Top Hat Gaming guy he is history in himself underground legend of gaming

[@KenMasters.]

Playing SFII is like being in Bruce Lee movies. You vs. 8 World Warriors = Enter the Dragon You vs. 3 Grand Masters = Game of Death You vs. M. Bison = The Big Boss

[@NT35000]

Vega/Claw is so misunderstood. You all need to give that man a chance and see his vision.

[@ducklett01god]

He does eugenics but with beauty

[@Hero-For-Hire]

I came for Balrog. He is the first character I ever got really good with. I especially love him on Alpha 3

[@ItsAVolcano]

6:35 I always took his ending as the explanation for *how* he ran Shadoloo into the ground, he just spent all his time in charge living a ludicrously opulent lifestyle.

[@michaelneal7377]

I grew up playing Street Fighter Thanks for uploading this video

[@deucey89]

Awesome stuff, good video for hungover Sunday for me. Thank you!

[@JBHtown1646]

Why didn't you compare the photo of the original street fighter 2 Balrog? The image was spot on.

[@omariwalker1006]

For me, it was Tuesday

[@jhsrt985]

👑👑💪💪

[@jakelam5089]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@Mitjitsu]

30:30 - Sagat is actually a very defensive fighter. He can spam fireballs forcing opponents to close the distance. Where he can then counter with a tiger uppercut or use his insanely long reach.

[@gloverdragon6854]

Says balrog and Tyson have the same hairstyle but then shows a picture where the two have different hairlines and haircuts 😂

[@scarrface28]

Thanks for the amazing content I’ve dreamed of as a youngin

[@hiddenkoncept08]

Going to friends to watch this right now! Are we going to get a complete history of the street fighter story soon?

[@davideselvi3906]

Hopefully

[@Diaz26IV]

Top work mate!

[@Heyoka86]

Damn, this guy really hates Alex. Never misses an opportunity to dunk on him.

[@KenMasters.]

I feel the same towards SFIII's "Frenchman" Remy. Capcom could've just put Guile's teen daughter Chris/Amy on the 3rd Strike roster instead of that KOF '99-ripoff of an emo-weeb edgelord with daddy issues.

[@CuckooGames]

Great vid, I watched half and will watch the rest tomorrow

[@freedom8480]

So, Sagat was the inspiration for Doppo in the Baki series, right? Just opened my eyes😄

[@gameplayer1980]

With respect to SF, first time mind blown: being able to play mirror matches. Second time mind blown: being able to play as these 4.

[@jjjsalang]

Were you playing SF Champion Edition on Sega when your mind blew?

[@VTKC]

Well I never. I always thought it was Dan's father that severely damaged Sagats eye.

[@Csims89]

I remember it being Go Hibiki that did the deed myself, which led to his death

[@Pabloplays98]

It was????

[@MrSeanw263]

I like the content that you & Lady Decade provide.

[@peterfairchild258]

I remember as a kid seeing Sagat for the first time,and telling all my mates in the playground... of course no one believed me🤫😃🤣

[@creatingvideostobreakmyspe6049]

I miss the old days of video game rumors.

[@vaynerebelle84]

I broke controllers trying to beat Sagat. Good times

[@DaiconVGU]

Enjoyed the hell out of this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kangurukaiser9395]

Sagat went from stereotypical 80s villian to Ryu's sparing partner and sometime homie

[@danielgibson971]

The cartoon that make balrog spread fake news online about the heros was really ahead of its time 😂

[@Dampfdidas]

After hearing Rayu and Chan Li instead of Ryu and Chun Li I could not go on...still thumbs up for your work and passion mate.

[@blackboimuzikkingmario9728]

Never heard of the Fire Hydrant handle for Mike Tyson..I heard of Kid Dynamite tho.

[@gentlemanmob]

Lol. Nobody ever knew Tyson as "the fire hydrant" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@syxxwilliams]

can u do a video on gen

[@MK-lk7nc]

8:18 - Yes, that's Balrog operating a computer terminal with boxing gloves on. Science.

[@t.b.g.animation6185]

This Guy is my 90s History teacher...in fighting game

[@nichhodge8503]

I don’t care how strong you are you can’t kill an elephant with one punch especially when you think how thick their skulls are

[@TMBales]

When I was a kid Vega was the hardest to fight against and was my favorite to play as

[@micaiahflores1592]

Sf lore is awesome thanks for this :)

[@GrandMasterBrent]

Respect for pronouncing Ryu and Sagat correctly

[@hazelgoodshepherd9315]

This was the heyday of the truly varied Street Fighter character roster. Nowadays Capcom has kinda taken on this low key fetish for blonde blue-eyed characters. For instance, even characters who were formerly brunette were changed to blonde, such as Cody and even the Asian master of Guy named Zeku. In like manner, only one of the New Challengers from Super Street Fighter II was retained. So Cammy the blonde blue-eyed white girl is in Street Fighter 5 but the Asian, the indigenous American Indian and the black Jamaican were all unceremoniously excluded.

[@bloodblues85]

Great video!!

[@MIghtyEpson]

"A expert who programs all of Shadaloo's computer systems" - while wearing boxing gloves lol

[@AdamTheAd-vanc3d]

Vega/ Claw was a very frustrating character to fight against. Imagine you are both leveled for about 10% energy left. Vega takes to the fence and then goes for the Izuna drop, sometimes the arcade would literally pull you mid-flight out if a dragon punch or flash kick. Now bear in mind you just lost with your last 50p credit 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@lostinseganet]

Wooofff that was a tall order, but I watched it all. Good Stuff.

[@jamesguglielmucci2001]

M.Bison is Lord & Master!!!!! He will always Shine more than any & everybody else!!!!!

[@TrueDarkAce]

okay what is that song at 3:19 I have heard this song years ago, but the video that originally had it was deleted so I couldn't find out what it was called. If anyone can help me that'll be swell.

[@armyofninjas9055]

2:50 - Ali was old (and probably showing some signs of Parkinsons) by the time Spinks fought him. Long-time boxing fan, here.

[@neilwiththedeal]

Was anyone’s favorite character Balrog?

[@timothylewis2527]

I did not know the SF movie was a success!! All this time, I thought it was a Super Mario Bros. level box office bomb!

[@jamesguglielmucci2001]

I Love M.Bison!!!!! He will always Outshine everybody for me!!!!!

[@favelaboy9401]

What’s that balrog theme version I hear in the background sounds amazing

[@xcaluhbration]

8:18 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 HE GOT ON BOXING GLOVES WHILE UPDATING THE NORTON SECURITY SETTINGS OF THE 'EVIL COMPUTER'

[@apoena-allnitemusic7203]

Imagine a retired veteran shaved hair Badr Hari interpretatig Sagat in a movie

[@desfile21]

Blarog was based on mike tyson. In the japanese version, he is actually m bison. They changed it to balrog is the us version to avoid being sued.

[@KasumiKenshirou]

WOW! THANK YOU FOR THIS NEW INFORMATION THAT DEFINITELY WASN'T ALREADY COVERED IN THE VIDEO! SUPER MARIO BROS. 2 WAS ORIGINALLY YUME KOJO DOKI DOKI PANIC!

[@desfile21]

@@KasumiKenshirou Ha! Now you make me wonder if I missed them explaining balrog and bison. And I guess bison was vega. Vega was balrog, and balrog was bison. And Super Mario Lost Levels is Super Mario 2 in japan😁

[@carloscatarino7890]

Back then these 4 grand masters cost me quite a few quarters at the arcade. Those were the times...

[@edaniels240]

When I first saw Sagat, I was thinking of Tong Po from Kickboxer

[@jrc765b]

@6:03 " My fith have your blood of them." 🤣🤣 I know you read it like that, too.

[@randomplushproductions]

28:49, I always thought Sagat was named after Bob Sagat

[@nazishhussain2712]

I find didn’t know Ming na wen was chun li

[@nidhogg6344]

Balrog is mike tyson. He was called M.Bison at the base. Vega was called Balrog and Bison was called Vega. Iirc, tyson wanted to sue capcom for it.

[@TokenDrew]

Great documentary

[@miggypeso909]

I never noticed how much SF V “borrowed” from the Orochi/NEST saga. Bison basically became a SNK boss. He moved like Rugal. Crazy.

[@EdiTheDon]

Isn't Mike from Street fighter the same as Balrog/M.Bison?

[@DolFunDolhpinVtuber]

They are still great to fight against. Let's all forget about the 94 live action movie.

[@AncestralRage]

Why was that man’s eyes like that

[@michelvanderlinden8363]

Vega was known as the Spanish Ninja? Weird, I vaguely remember the game manual of turbo describing him as "the demon of the cage" (which hints at his original name, Balrog).

[@prawnstar502]

2:33 “the fire hydrant” im a tyson fan and ive never heard of him being called that lol

[@jeyrascall2062]

What theme is that at 4:13?

[@wyldshot666]

Sagat connection to DAN made respect Dan a little more.

[@brandonmuse5532]

Charlie is like Kenny from South Park. Lol

[@fostxswire1600]

Sagat was always a mystery to me except as the fight before Bison. What a cool story arc he has.

[@RLomoterenge]

Vega: not for us Clawr: whatever…

[@digitaltooanalog]

What music comes in at 3:10?

[@jasonhull2163]

Street Fighter 2 series and Street Fighter 3 along with the Marvel Vs Capcom releases. The Dreamcast will always have the best Street Fighter 3 and the MVC games. The Saturn Versions of the Marvel Capcom games are also hands down the best. I play Dreamcast with Akura Box and Saturn on my 40 inch CRT TV with SVIDEO.

[@creedencewoodard8571]

Balrog was definitely Iron Mike

[@TheRealBruceWayne01]

I still want to know what happens to sagat in the street fighter 2 anime. Bison tells him to deal with cammy and that is the last you see or hear about him.

[@rebelsoy9795]

R.I.P Raul Julia He played. M,bison In the street fighter movie. That was the last movie he did.he really died at the end of that movie.

[@euphotix]

I loled at your intro

[@LowellLucasJr.]

Always thought they were referred to as 'The Four Heaven Kings' but 👌!

[@spirituallyconscious7774]

The names for these characters in American version is perfect

[@jackrotz2139]

I've always wondered Did Bison (dictator) lose weight from SFA to SF II? cause his design would suggest he did And yes I realize SFA is a prequel I'm wondering if they thought Bison didn't look intimidating enough so they buffed and widened him up for the Alpha series, anyone else ever wonder this? Or just my goofy ass?

[@goldskarr]

That can probably be explained away by the part where the man fuckin' dies. Apparently he had a new body in 2

[@spidey677]

I think by the time alpha came around they wanted to make Bison more of an anime look and closer to the animated movie. I prefer beefy bison over skinny

[@ShockerTopper]

LOL I’ll never forget Sagat in SF2. There was a different name we had for him I remember but it still rhymes 😏. Hint it had to do with him liking it in the back door LOL