The Dominican prodigy Saul Mena (“MenaRD”) was crowned this Sunday as the grand champion of the EVO Japan 2025 , the most important and massive fighting game event ever held. In an unprecedented feat, MenaRD prevailed among 7,195 participants, raising the flag of the Dominican Republic to the top of the world podium.
MenaRD’s victory not only represents a great personal achievement for the gamer, but also a cultural triumph for Latin America and the Caribbean. In a tournament filled with tension, technique, and international talent, it was demonstrated, once again, why he is considered a living legend of Street Fighter.
MenaRD defeated the Japanese «Ryukichi» in four sets (3─1) during Grand Finals after remaining undefeated throughout the tournament, obtaining a prize of ¥1,750,000 (≃ $12,037.63 USD) for first place.
“Something I learned this year is that you can never stop believing in yourself,” MenaRD declared through tears and applause on the main stage of Tokyo Big Sight.
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EVO Japan 2025 broke all records, solidifying itself as the fighting game tournament with the highest participation in history. The presence of Red Bull Gaming athlete MenaRD not only electrified the global audience, but also reinforced the impact of the Latin scene in top-tier eSports.
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The Dominican community, as well as FGC followers from all over the planet, celebrate this historic achievement that confirms MenaRD as one of the most dominant and charismatic competitors of the 21st century.
