The Kid From Nowhere Who Won it All... and Gave the Money Away

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theScore esports

4 жыл бұрын

The Dominican Republic earned their way to the top of the Street Fighter world. They overcame barriers, borders and gods and earned the rest of the world’s respect.
But after their champion won the biggest prize in Street Fighter, he didn’t spend it on himself.
He spent it trying to break every obstacle down for his brothers and sisters back home.
Written and hosted by: Daniel Rosen (@Daniel_Rosen)
Edited by Connor Dunn (@ConnorDunn__)
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@Impactframess
@Impactframess 4 жыл бұрын
I swear fighting game videos just hit different.
@r.i.petika829
@r.i.petika829 4 жыл бұрын
yikes butt I feel like I nearly cry every time. I did for Arslans story and few others. It just hits you *hard* man.
@lifeofapotato4595
@lifeofapotato4595 4 жыл бұрын
because it's more idk..personal maybe? because FGC is all about individual's development or story
@nathanielcarlyon3393
@nathanielcarlyon3393 4 жыл бұрын
Great thing about fgc is that it’s not anyone but you who determines you’re success. The grind is what gets you to the top.
@ForzaOwnz
@ForzaOwnz 4 жыл бұрын
Its something about the 1v1 and the ability to show rounds real quick with quick hype. Players are able to show up in Majors and go on runs which most other 1v1 games can't eg Starcraft.
@homelessperson5455
@homelessperson5455 4 жыл бұрын
"Fighting games...*HIT* different" I see what you did there ;3
@1nterzept661
@1nterzept661 4 жыл бұрын
The fact that he used his price money to upgrade his "Dojo" and started a Dominican Esports team and began making local tournaments in DR. Damn, huge respect to the guy
@fineguy2696
@fineguy2696 4 жыл бұрын
all that with just 250k? how he live?
@kibskibs498
@kibskibs498 4 жыл бұрын
fineguy 250k in here dollars goes way further in the DR
@VinylUnboxings
@VinylUnboxings 4 жыл бұрын
@@fineguy2696 that's like 50 years of the average wage if it's really 400 a month, should be easily doable, as long as he's not planning on never working again. Labor is probably a lot cheaper for renovations, and starting a team and tournaments doesn't exactly require much. Hell, technically I could renovate my crib and start an eSports Team Tournament with way less than that in the USA. Hopefully he put some of the money away, or has a way to profit off the dojo/tournaments
@fineguy2696
@fineguy2696 4 жыл бұрын
@@VinylUnboxings love those usd
@Albertdepena
@Albertdepena 4 жыл бұрын
@@fineguy2696 250k here in DR. are about 13 millions in dominican coin. Reparing the dojo would not be more than 3k us and i am exaggerating. Yes, the minimum wage is near 400 and up, but the dominican economy is about nearly 55% informal cuz you cant even get a decent job. I was very proud of him and truly im still are. Our country is beautiful but the goverment is so corrupt that sometimes we even lost hope. I was very proud of him and truly im still are. Regards
@jeykon
@jeykon 4 жыл бұрын
In the Dominican Republic we don't have how to pay Mena everything he has done for our local FGC. Thanks Saul.
@Thalor
@Thalor 4 жыл бұрын
He is a very kind and talented young man I wish him the best and can only hope it gets better for you all. God bless
@depurasangre86
@depurasangre86 4 жыл бұрын
Brothers give to brothers. Entre los Hermanos El dinero no importa. Enjoy the gift from your brother.
@aaa-bm1fv
@aaa-bm1fv Жыл бұрын
​@@Thalor AND HE DID IT AGAIN!!!!
@damien_rsa24
@damien_rsa24 4 жыл бұрын
"It's not easy, but it's easier" that's the attitude that gets you far in life🙌🔥
@qwertywypi1337
@qwertywypi1337 4 жыл бұрын
i dont understand the quote
@dsan17
@dsan17 4 жыл бұрын
@@qwertywypi1337 The money he won helped a lot but it's still difficult to bring players from his community to the international scene. He went from Ultra hard to hard, "not easy but easier".
@tacothunder2298
@tacothunder2298 4 жыл бұрын
@@qwertywypi1337 it means it's still hard, just a little easier now. Some quotes lose meaning when translated to english word by word.
@chupasaurus
@chupasaurus 4 жыл бұрын
@@qwertywypi1337 What Mena meant is that through his team other DR players have a support to organize the travel and they could mention his achievement at the interview for visas which actually helps (a good example: many Russian players in other esports actually acquired visas to other countries since 2001 because of the dominance at WCG in CS and Quake).
@Polored1066
@Polored1066 4 жыл бұрын
This guy living in hardcore ultranightmare mode and showing everybody how it's done
@chr1s_CS
@chr1s_CS 4 жыл бұрын
Tbh for us in DR it was just normal. Even tho it was random when the light whent out we still knew at around what time it would.
@necromax13
@necromax13 4 жыл бұрын
Living outside of the usa, rich asia, and the EU is nightmare mode. Africa and poor Asia is ultranightmare
@phuuc8075
@phuuc8075 4 жыл бұрын
@@chr1s_CS are you from *the dojo* ?
@chr1s_CS
@chr1s_CS 4 жыл бұрын
@@phuuc8075 no but it was the same for everyone in the country that wasn't rich
@nyagah243
@nyagah243 4 жыл бұрын
@@necromax13 depends on which part of Africa you're in tbh
@ssoboguh
@ssoboguh 4 жыл бұрын
Now thats money well spend. GJ kid, now go on.
@KiraGamer97
@KiraGamer97 4 жыл бұрын
spent*
@Schreibtisch98
@Schreibtisch98 4 жыл бұрын
Brooo
@RLomoterenge
@RLomoterenge 4 жыл бұрын
I’d like your comment but it’s at 666. Nice
@ssoboguh
@ssoboguh 4 жыл бұрын
@@Schreibtisch98 bruuuh
@terminator2348
@terminator2348 4 жыл бұрын
No, it isn't. It was immature and stupid.
@vladventura1928
@vladventura1928 4 жыл бұрын
Oh my god MenaRD in The Score*??? This feels really, really good for me because I'm also from Dominican Republic. Thank you so much!
@necromax13
@necromax13 4 жыл бұрын
No me vuelvo a montar en motoconcho
@vladventura1928
@vladventura1928 4 жыл бұрын
@@necromax13 HAHAHAHAH ya tu sabe!!
@OXIGM
@OXIGM 4 жыл бұрын
Soy de PR y me siento orgulloso como si fuera de RD :3
@vladventura1928
@vladventura1928 4 жыл бұрын
@@OXIGM Te entiendo! Cuando cualquier jugador latinoamericano sale a flote (especialmente de Rep. Dom. y Puerto Rico) me siento súper orgulloso
@AMnotQ
@AMnotQ 4 жыл бұрын
I understand absolutely nothing in this comment thread, but I’m pretty sure it’s extremely positive.
@michael2305
@michael2305 4 жыл бұрын
Happy AF for him. Zero to Hero mode activated.
@THEwed123wet
@THEwed123wet 4 жыл бұрын
I was pretty shocked when I saw it in the DR local news, they like never talk about video games or stuff like that and I was quite happy that my country got some spotlight because of him
@santiagocapellan3245
@santiagocapellan3245 3 жыл бұрын
A very positive one.
@Michael-mm3mg
@Michael-mm3mg 4 жыл бұрын
Who would win? Legendary Japanese fighting game God Or *one thicc boi*
@cluelessgamer4318
@cluelessgamer4318 4 жыл бұрын
Thicc thighs saves lives
@thejetparadox
@thejetparadox 4 жыл бұрын
*one thicc boi* of course
@xenepth
@xenepth 4 жыл бұрын
@@cluelessgamer4318 You sir is a man of culture!
@mookredtv
@mookredtv 4 жыл бұрын
He triangle choked him w the baby’s
@mookredtv
@mookredtv 4 жыл бұрын
What the hell am I talking about 🤦🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️
@Emezie
@Emezie 4 жыл бұрын
Nice feature on a very deserving player. Hope he does well at the LCQ next month!
@WhirlwindHeatAndFlash
@WhirlwindHeatAndFlash Жыл бұрын
This comment aged well.
@filixamparo8418
@filixamparo8418 4 жыл бұрын
Being Dominican, this made me cry. I'm amped up now. Great video.
@manuelsoto7295
@manuelsoto7295 4 жыл бұрын
I never imagined that I would see a player from my country on theScore, thank you theScore for letting people know the struggle we have here in esports... And thanks MenaRD because of his effort and his passion. In fact, we (Dominicans) are so proud when a player or a team is recognized internationally and we tend to be very energetic about it.
@realparisian616
@realparisian616 4 жыл бұрын
Mena has an energy about him. Just seems like an all around champion.
@gameaddictgonewild4391
@gameaddictgonewild4391 4 жыл бұрын
His physique is champions worthy
@Pasicho
@Pasicho 4 жыл бұрын
The story is good but as the video quickly glossed over the times where he and his scene gets obnoxious. (yelling at opponents, tea bagging during matches, refusing to shake hands/while obnoxiously popping off (this happened multiple times during the same event in the past) Also there's the time MenaRD tried to pull the race card and the entire FGC gave him a ??? reaction because it literally came out of nowhere and his reasoning made no sense. Over the years it's been a trip up and down on whether or not his scene has shown class.
@DeeDiazH
@DeeDiazH 4 жыл бұрын
@@Pasicho "refusing to shake hands" This never happens consciously, Dominicans have a lot of respect for their opponents, they are incredibly loud though but that is just a culture difference that some people are not used to, there is no disrespect or malice behind anything of that. Also i didn't know about that racism incident i can't find any info of that.. can you provide a source.
@realparisian616
@realparisian616 4 жыл бұрын
Pasicho Its obvious you are used to the new “pussified” version of fighting game tournaments. The FGC is historically the most ratchet scene in Esports and thats what draws so many people to it. Mena and the whole DR scene is old school, maybe thats what draws me to them. The pride and celebration in winning is what its all about, it’s nothing personal, if your offended its because you choose to be. Its not about showing class, its about putting yourself and your brothers as close to the top as you can, by any means possible.
@liampitout5483
@liampitout5483 4 жыл бұрын
@@realparisian616 ok boomer
@fungus_am0nguz644
@fungus_am0nguz644 4 жыл бұрын
Its great to see Mena RD giving back to the community, you can tell that he loves the scene and his homies. Also fun fact, Tokido actually won that tournament in the DR and he beat Mena (not in the finals) and the whole crowd was cheering for Tokido to win, also it was his birthday and people sang happy bday as well. Dominicans are nuts and fun people. Thanks for everything Saul, de lo mio'
@omymomo
@omymomo 4 жыл бұрын
Why do like 30% of the videos TheScore creates make me cry?
@Saberdud
@Saberdud 4 жыл бұрын
Nvm I cried too
@jairoflores85
@jairoflores85 4 жыл бұрын
john gorman lol i cried too 😂
@PeppercatGG
@PeppercatGG 4 жыл бұрын
Same here
@justcheesepizzaplease
@justcheesepizzaplease 4 жыл бұрын
I'm not crying OK, I got something in my eye damnit.
@ekales_
@ekales_ 4 жыл бұрын
They know how to deliver these stories. 💯
@te3hee3
@te3hee3 4 жыл бұрын
He makes the most genuine face after he wins. He’s so suprised and in disbelief of his achievement. This is why esports will always be entertaining to watch
@jairoflores85
@jairoflores85 4 жыл бұрын
Wow this video made tears come out of my eyes 😭 this is great proud to be dominican 🇩🇴💪🏽
@buzzroyale5346
@buzzroyale5346 4 жыл бұрын
This man is an absolute show of character. Mad respect
@alexpho1528
@alexpho1528 4 жыл бұрын
I am a CS fan but i appreciate how passionate everyone is in the fgc
@LucyTheLamia
@LucyTheLamia Жыл бұрын
Who's here after Mena won Capcom Cup again in 2023?
@castroz1999
@castroz1999 4 жыл бұрын
Proud Dominican right here! What mena says is true, kids in those “dojos” put hours and hours into fighting games and develop amazing skills because of it, but they mostly won’t have the chance to even get out of the city they live in to play in another one, but it’s good to see mena carrying and supporting the scene! Duro Saúl!
@ShadyLizack
@ShadyLizack 4 жыл бұрын
Electricity go out, oh man as a Dominican I can relate to this lol
@atomicjacob6413
@atomicjacob6413 4 жыл бұрын
As a Nigerian I relate to it so much
@coohippo
@coohippo 4 жыл бұрын
Se fue la luz! Se fue la luz! ::Everyone grabs a presidente and goes to chill outside:: lol
@AlleyCatGhost
@AlleyCatGhost 4 жыл бұрын
I kinda hated on Mena RD at first but I respect tf out him for this
@ptahtao1950
@ptahtao1950 4 жыл бұрын
Alot of ppl did cuz he had that toxic bad boi persona (kinda saw a bit of it when he teabagged tf outta diago in that tourney set 🤣🤣) but when u look past that u see that the kid is a fucking legend.
@hido...
@hido... 4 жыл бұрын
Ptah Tao how does tea bagging make someone a toxic bad boy.
@dawdce
@dawdce 4 жыл бұрын
@@hido... it was kind of a toxic move in general, and brought to another level because he's doing it to Daigo
@hido...
@hido... 4 жыл бұрын
Nox and so what? Tea bagging is just whatever. Daigo said he doesn't care about it. I see how it is toxic but I didn't understand how it gives him a bad boy persona.
@dawdce
@dawdce 4 жыл бұрын
@@hido... i dont consider him having a bad boy persona tho, probably the teabag was him feeling himself overcoming daigo, but some people glorify daigo too much and stick that "nickname" to him i guess
@nesfan8
@nesfan8 4 жыл бұрын
Never played the game nor really cared about it, but this still gave me chills. This is what esports is all about !
@Blessedup69
@Blessedup69 4 жыл бұрын
When everyone is telling you will lose. It only makes winning that much greater!!!
@altioramaar3264
@altioramaar3264 4 жыл бұрын
Gonna admit; Had no idea about his prize amount and usage there of. Viewed him and Caba as conceited folks. I'll put more repect on his name. Actions do speak louder, after all.
@xxstrider3188
@xxstrider3188 4 жыл бұрын
That set was phenomenal. Glad i was able to watch it live.
@duchi882
@duchi882 4 жыл бұрын
*That initial **_"The Dojo"_* is more relatable than I expected
@BernStewShow
@BernStewShow 4 жыл бұрын
This kid was playing in surviver mode and he prove everyone how grinding can always best talents. Love your bro #NoHomo
@pllaje
@pllaje 4 жыл бұрын
De los mio personal. Glad to see someone giving back to DR. I remember when I was growing up all me and my friends used to do is play fighting games. Fighting games have been huge in DR since the 90s glad to see us joining the major scene all thanks to one of our very own.
@cvlturestudio3534
@cvlturestudio3534 4 жыл бұрын
So proud there are Dominican players in the esports scene representing our country. I grew up there and know what it is like, a lot of kids don’t even have access to internet or a console to play on, I am sure he has made his community proud and happy by giving back to them with his hard earned money.
@StrongestCreatureOnEarth
@StrongestCreatureOnEarth 4 жыл бұрын
THIS GUY HAS A WINNER MINDSET IN BOTH BUSINESS AND PLAY.
@jamescabrie7952
@jamescabrie7952 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, it's one of the best you have created. Good feelings, good vibes. What a legend.
@stevoman16
@stevoman16 4 жыл бұрын
The perfect story to hear on Thanksgiving.
@luisangeltremolrivas1771
@luisangeltremolrivas1771 2 жыл бұрын
This was moving. Thank you for the video, it touched me as I am Dominican and I know first hand how dficult it is from here to achive anything in life and this just shows that love for what you do and passion is greater than circunstances. Thank you. Love and respect.
@manuelmatos3037
@manuelmatos3037 4 жыл бұрын
DOMINICANS WHERE U AT
@pipoloi1999
@pipoloi1999 4 жыл бұрын
Bro, how did I come into this video knowing what it was about and still after seeing him win, I wanted to tear up
@JKpez23
@JKpez23 4 жыл бұрын
they make these videos way too well, man.
@danugore8493
@danugore8493 4 жыл бұрын
Thats what Im saying. It was too touching
@yasserfx1691
@yasserfx1691 2 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! Amazing story. This video brought me into tears!!!! Well played Mena RD, not only for demonstrating we Dominicans can stand out at any scenario but also for what you did to the community who made you (The boy at the "Dojo"). A self- superation and inspirational story worth to watch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@m_xvi
@m_xvi 4 жыл бұрын
He's putting on heavy for the island and I deadass appreciate it, thank you
@Agustin-OWA
@Agustin-OWA 4 жыл бұрын
Them Latino fans...well let's just say they can be really passionate when they see their boi playing. 😅
@dpedreno
@dpedreno 4 жыл бұрын
Still respectful, doesn't matter how you look at it. I get it, it's videogames and competition and people get hyped and root for their home team. But there has to be a way to do that without disrespecting or handicapping the opponent. Also, being a team now, they should behave professionally. Didn't know about MenaRD 's story. Much respect to him.
@isabelaleroux2307
@isabelaleroux2307 4 жыл бұрын
This makes me so proud of my country
@theleviathan451
@theleviathan451 4 жыл бұрын
Love this story, a true testament to family and loyalty. Selfless act that benefits everyone in his country, true patriot
@guitarwierdo12345
@guitarwierdo12345 4 жыл бұрын
As a Dominican this hit home man
@brunoelbaxter5236
@brunoelbaxter5236 4 жыл бұрын
Like Mena, I am also proud to be Dominican and to be part of the gamer generation of my country, we are all very grateful for Mena rd's glorious triumph and to be able to give us all the possibilities to achieve our dreams by knowing that if He could, we can also do it, I hope that from now on in our country and in all the others that are needed to discover all the other young people who have a great and talented ability, I am from Santiago Dominican Republic, and i had the honor to play against Mena a super Smash bros ultimate tournament in which he won me tree stock both times I will try to follow my dreams and be another of the greats, from Santiago, I thanked you saul
@wesleypatterson2989
@wesleypatterson2989 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, man, this was great to read. Keep it up and you'll find a way. Much love and support from the US, brother.
@brunoelbaxter5236
@brunoelbaxter5236 4 жыл бұрын
@@wesleypatterson2989 ty man
@grindfornrg7408
@grindfornrg7408 4 жыл бұрын
This dude is a god
@nani8308
@nani8308 4 жыл бұрын
No, he just believe in God that is why he is able to go lengths.
@grindfornrg7408
@grindfornrg7408 4 жыл бұрын
Ohhhhhh ok :)
@ryuukichi2531
@ryuukichi2531 4 жыл бұрын
He fought god teabag'ed him and then won against him lmao
@K8LOYT
@K8LOYT 4 жыл бұрын
@@nani8308 triggered lol
@shaunbang
@shaunbang 4 жыл бұрын
Bro what this kid did is truly kind hearted and just a good man. Many say things like they’d do such things for others but when the money is in their hands things change quickly. Things like this should be on the news praising this guy more
@Kusanagikaiser999
@Kusanagikaiser999 4 жыл бұрын
As a Dominican I can say all its super true, Mena have change everything on DR, now we have major events with actual good prizes, 2 teams of Esports and a League, all of that was unheard before, an we all have to thanks Mena for make it, become a Capcom Cup champion, the first in L.A. and the first from Dominican Republic, Mena is a Dominican legend now, happy to see he get the recognition back now, thanks for make this video.
@TheLegendaryPizza
@TheLegendaryPizza 4 жыл бұрын
This story gives me chills. Big man with a big heart for the community. Respect.
@ThePROFESSIONALhooligan
@ThePROFESSIONALhooligan 4 жыл бұрын
Huge facts I had chilled the whole time. Huge respect to him
@necromax13
@necromax13 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the travel visa woes aren't limited to the DR, it's pretty much to all of latin America. Also, there are several hour scheduled power outages per week in the DR, often daily.
@chupasaurus
@chupasaurus 4 жыл бұрын
And just travel visas for competing in tournaments aren't viable in some countries (Japan for an example).
@necromax13
@necromax13 4 жыл бұрын
@@chupasaurus and tourism visas are a fucking pain in the ass to get for a lot of people.
@mreeveoh
@mreeveoh 4 жыл бұрын
live in the cayman islands, their esports scene has been growing with sponsored tourneys. might be a kid from here on this one day.
@spitfyre8688
@spitfyre8688 4 жыл бұрын
Get it man, let's see one of them in the next one of these videos.
@donkeykong4983
@donkeykong4983 4 жыл бұрын
mreeveoh You can do it brooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@mreeveoh
@mreeveoh 4 жыл бұрын
@@donkeykong4983 appreciate the support kong, you were my main in smash 64
@donkeykong4983
@donkeykong4983 4 жыл бұрын
mreeveoh I appreciate da loyalty.
@kyahboii
@kyahboii 4 жыл бұрын
Mena RD now my favorite SFV player. First time hearing about him, really really happy there's someone like him in the FGC. GJ! love from PH!
@vinicinfodexota5083
@vinicinfodexota5083 4 жыл бұрын
THIS IS FGC BABYYYYYYYYY, THE OGsssssss I miss mena. this year he went kinda missing, hope we can see him in the spotlight next year
@princesssleepyhead8043
@princesssleepyhead8043 4 жыл бұрын
Man it was tough this year! He beat Bonchan and Tokido at Combo Breaker and didn't make top 8. These pools are getting really really hard lol
@liampitout5483
@liampitout5483 4 жыл бұрын
He couldn't win anything lol
@stkblack2126
@stkblack2126 4 жыл бұрын
As a gamer from the Dominican Republic I approve everything that was said in this video specially the support part 🤣🤣🤣. Also i didnt even know about this menard😂😂😂
@matthewmspace
@matthewmspace 4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome. Giving back to the community is always great.
@ShookOnesTO
@ShookOnesTO 4 жыл бұрын
He plays with a contoller as well?? Its rare to see a controller at that level. Huge props to mena. Regardless of video games, this guy is going places.
@FWoI37
@FWoI37 4 жыл бұрын
No it ain't lol 💀💀
@3XP3NDABL3
@3XP3NDABL3 4 жыл бұрын
Not for fighting games
@chakchak9510
@chakchak9510 4 жыл бұрын
Punk,Smug, NuckleDu etc. A lot of pros use a controller
@alanr7215
@alanr7215 4 жыл бұрын
this made me tear up, feelsgoodman
@Japzel
@Japzel 4 жыл бұрын
This shit made me cry from being inspired by what MenaRD did to his price and for his country.
@itsit248
@itsit248 4 жыл бұрын
Absolute love. What an amazing video and even more fantastic story. Serious respect.
@Iqballotelli
@Iqballotelli 4 жыл бұрын
I cried when watching live MenaRD won Capcom cup 2 years ago. Now I cried again, harder, literally, when I saw this documentary video. Thank you thescore esport.
@poorslip4754
@poorslip4754 4 жыл бұрын
I teared up when he beat tokido, i love to see stories like this no i dont watch fighter esports
@alexandroutsos5990
@alexandroutsos5990 4 жыл бұрын
The best vid you've done in a while. Ty
@grantm.5975
@grantm.5975 4 жыл бұрын
such an amazing story for such a great guy. For him to pave a road for other players trying to make it is awesome.
@NikolayNikoloff
@NikolayNikoloff Жыл бұрын
A true legend! That's what MenaRD is, a bloody legend!
@peepeepoopoolious7937
@peepeepoopoolious7937 Жыл бұрын
Coming back to say congrats Mena on winning capcom cup 2023 as well! Bro gets bags
@georgealmanz3536
@georgealmanz3536 Жыл бұрын
And now CeO, he is in his way to be the goat
@Fr0gSplashh
@Fr0gSplashh 4 жыл бұрын
Guys do teh Luffy story. It was just as crrazy at the time that a dude from France using a C tier character actually won EVO by beating like 25 japanese gods on the way to the title.
@IvanRevi
@IvanRevi 4 жыл бұрын
they already did
@frankellyveras428
@frankellyveras428 4 жыл бұрын
This is just amazing, I'm from dominican republic , and it's just great to see one of us putting us in the top and showing the world what dominicans are made of
@xPandaaaah
@xPandaaaah 4 жыл бұрын
Amazing video! Not at all a viewer of Street Fighter games but this was an amazing story definitely worth sharing. Menard, you're the man.
@geraldsaved
@geraldsaved 4 жыл бұрын
I’m Dominican and this makes me so happy.
@gamermk2
@gamermk2 4 жыл бұрын
Gerald Castro Dominican power ;)
@vaillant_500
@vaillant_500 4 жыл бұрын
I like it when when every FGC has their own "super underdog came outta nowhere" arc
@deekay1306
@deekay1306 4 жыл бұрын
Tanto Dhaneswara amen
@eonhite
@eonhite 4 жыл бұрын
It's the only merit-based esports.
@AbraxasCombatSquirrel
@AbraxasCombatSquirrel 4 жыл бұрын
TheScore eSport... Just admit it you guys always have special place and storytelling for FGC scene....love it
@gamerx807
@gamerx807 4 жыл бұрын
It’s great to see my people from my country do amazing things
@xbay84262
@xbay84262 4 жыл бұрын
"The opportunities for people living there are limited" You don't know the half of it.
@spacejamgoliath
@spacejamgoliath 4 жыл бұрын
Get good I guess
@smeipalmu5970
@smeipalmu5970 4 жыл бұрын
Breh?
@adhi1150203
@adhi1150203 4 жыл бұрын
Can you please explain it?
@xXedgelord226Xx
@xXedgelord226Xx 4 жыл бұрын
adhi1150203 the DR is just a place where not many opportunities are given to you. You have to work twice as hard as people who were privileged enough to be born in America for example. It’s just not an easy place to live let alone become fgc champ.
@miltonzarzuela5778
@miltonzarzuela5778 4 жыл бұрын
adhi1150203 kids work from the time they turn 10 and education is not prioritized. If you’re not playing baseball, you’re probably working everyday to help provide for the household. Gaming is really a privilege that not many people get to have if their parents don’t approve of it or think it’s a waste of time. But Menard has really made major strides to change the narrative around there.
@Andrew-qq8fb
@Andrew-qq8fb 4 жыл бұрын
This host is the king of the new age combover.
@mestari8502
@mestari8502 4 жыл бұрын
Its so incredible that he recognized where he came from and had the foresight to build that place up. He knew that a future champion like him was there waiting for him to give them the opportunity., and he was selfless enough to do just that. Its truly an uplifting story.
@xXedgelord226Xx
@xXedgelord226Xx 4 жыл бұрын
We Dominicans are so proud of our own. I’m a first generation Dominican-American but having lived and trained playing baseball in the DR I can tell you they work so fucking hard no matter what it is. And have a lot of fun doing it too. If you’re not dominican or from a country similar it’s difficult to understand just how hard it is to make it out of there to do stuff like this. I feel like I just watched a documentary of some close friends of mine wow. I’m more of a super smash bros guy but I’ll definitely be watching out for my fellow Dominicans in upcoming tourneys. 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
@kingezey5891
@kingezey5891 4 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie, the Dominican republic isn't "nowhere" its the most popular vacation destination lol.
@double2254
@double2254 4 жыл бұрын
MenaRD is a true inspiration of what it means to be a good person, he is a saint
@Drkhan345
@Drkhan345 4 жыл бұрын
This guy was raised right, he’s soo humble, a visionary and I wish him more and more success
@sinosleep007
@sinosleep007 4 жыл бұрын
Please keep these kinds of vids coming. All your FGC videos have been absolutely spectacular.
@ReynaldoBencosme
@ReynaldoBencosme 3 ай бұрын
He just won EVO 2024 👍👍👍💯
@r0n_gg942
@r0n_gg942 4 жыл бұрын
when Mena RD is on fire, watching him play Birdie is one of the best things in eSports
@chillbro2275
@chillbro2275 4 жыл бұрын
Wow that's awesome man! Really happy for Mena RD and the DR scene, and for the World FGC community.
@thecaptainplus
@thecaptainplus 4 жыл бұрын
Fighting game esports have the best storylines god damn, good stuff theScore.
@moonu2336
@moonu2336 4 жыл бұрын
Dominicano representando ❣️💯🔥
@Linosek279
@Linosek279 4 жыл бұрын
Did this guy just teabag **DAIGO** ? Edit: ok, this guy’s actually great
@sno_au
@sno_au 4 жыл бұрын
this is the kind of stories we need thescore esports. thanks
@ItsNylrak
@ItsNylrak 3 жыл бұрын
This is the kind of things that makes me proud of being Dominican
@NoelNolNull
@NoelNolNull 4 жыл бұрын
I dont play SF but I saw the thumbnail & saw it was menaRD, so I had to click
@michaelacosta3213
@michaelacosta3213 4 жыл бұрын
7:14 you could tell how nervous Tokido was, doing some random overhead smh lol
@chakchak9510
@chakchak9510 4 жыл бұрын
It would’ve killed and it was just outside the hit box. It was a good move just outsmarted lol
@coomsicle
@coomsicle 4 жыл бұрын
wow this is really cool. i don't play or watch fighting games but this is inspiring, menard seems like a good dude
@maxbuchan5965
@maxbuchan5965 4 жыл бұрын
This is so cool. I don't even play fighting games but I can understand why they're popular and why the esports scene behind them is so hype. Good on Mena for using the money to help others. Seems like a really stand-up guy.
@willn8664
@willn8664 4 жыл бұрын
I actually thought Nemo was going to come back and take the tournament because he came all the way from last chance qualifier.
@theindianneek7225
@theindianneek7225 4 жыл бұрын
First Arsalan From Pakistan Now This Monster. It Feels Like These Monsters Coming From Shadows Gonna Devour Us Petty Creature Who Thought We Are Top Of It All
@dingdong6593
@dingdong6593 4 жыл бұрын
damn, this was so emotional. he wanted to help his fellow man. Fighting game players are some of the best out there
@carlosconcepcion9980
@carlosconcepcion9980 4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah. This moment NEEDED this. One of the hypest tournaments I've watched!
@m0ulayman258
@m0ulayman258 4 жыл бұрын
One day morocco will show their faces to the fgc and then they will see who are the kings
@tbr9990
@tbr9990 4 жыл бұрын
our time is coming we will show them the khabib way !
@quekZo95
@quekZo95 4 жыл бұрын
Nice joke
@case3
@case3 4 жыл бұрын
I think we should give more attention to the Somalian scene. Like if agree
@MarchiTado
@MarchiTado 4 жыл бұрын
I cannot express how much respect I have for this guy, a true gentleman with a big heart.
@duckjab1117
@duckjab1117 2 жыл бұрын
to do that at his age is surprising. no dumb reckless purchases, brought the money back home and put it down in the places and people he loved.
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