The Man Who Destroyed the Gods of Street Fighter

Going into Evo 2022, Idom was North America’s greatest hope. The player with the best chance of breaking his region’s fourteen year curse.

But disaster struck almost immediately.

Facing down the most difficult bracket in Street Fighter history, Idom only had one chance left. One path to prove to the world what he was capable of.

Beating everyone.

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[Brian_F]

iDom was so close to the greatest SFV run of all time... the Capcom Cup run is going to be incredible

[Onewolf]

If he won evo man it would've been crazy. Heartbreak indeed but he still the best

[dorkasaurus_rex]

The crazy thing is that Idom had never beaten Daigo before Evo. That's always one of the most amazing things in fighting games for me--a player finally overcoming someone who they have ALWAYS lost to in the past.

[soulp]

Nuckledu, Punk and iDom really breathed some hope for NA street fighter scene.

[floppinglife]

Idom is probably the most impressive US SF player in years, that gauntlet losers boss run in 2022 he had to go through was no joke. Most players wouldn't have beaten all of them like that, playing there absolute hardest in losers! Kawano or Idom could have won EVO, Kawano just won the round that mattered unfortunately. Both amazing players none the less! 🙌

[CapitalP]

This run was beautiful. I was engaged to the tournament like none I've ever witnessed. Magical. If IDom would have won, that would have easily been top 3 Evo moments of all time. Tears came from my eyes when he came up short.

[SHMN_YT]

I don't play fighting games, but I was glued to my screen throughout this. WOW, how friggin amazing are these stories of pro players going up against seemingly insurmountable odds and showing out.

[intertwinedfate]

This man the epitome of humility. He was so down to earth while being asked to describe his thoughts during his run at this years EVO yet still came out on top. What a geekga chad.

[KJMProductions]

Idom's Evo run was one of the most exciting competitive events I've witnessed period. Inarguably one of the best to ever do it in SFV and mad excited to watch him in Capcom Cup for SFV's send-off

[SPACECOWBOY]

This guys super power is how calm he is under severe pressure

[eternally]

I'm glad to see even through the NA rivalries and trashtalk they had over the years, Its great to see punk and idom are friends behind the scenes and willing to give advices to one another to not only help them with their matches but also increasing NA chances as a whole.

[AnimeMemesz]

Didn't realize how much I missed evo events after watching this year. Almost everygame was really entertaining and brought the magic of EVO back.

[cyberathlete]

I remember watching this SF EVO 2022 tournament and Idom's run produced some of the most hype and best sets ever to be seen in a top 8. Every match was a boss battle where Idom would come out victorious. And the final in itself was the battle of the two God slayers.

[jfncho]

his run in the EVO finals was so exciting.

[garlicjr]

Great video. Appreciate going back to this run and tournament season. IDOM really is a one of a kind talent. He is playing a lower tier character and absolutely unstoppable. Really something to behold .

[NJ]

iDom’s Laura will always be impressive to watch. I love how aggressive he plays her.

[mattwalewangko]

I waited a day to watch this so I could settle in with good food, a good seat, and get ready to cry my eyes out at another awesome FGC story. Thank you so much theScore!

[ArJayDM]

10:14 I don't even watch street fighter or play it and I still said out loud "he goes for that?!"

[NikolayNikoloff]

I have so much respect for this guy! iDom will go in history among the greatest of them all right at the very top! Super hype video, EVO 2022 was amazing!

[JWolfiez]

His run was MAGICAL. I could feel the energy every time he won a series.