15-Year-Old Prodigy Blaz Shocks the World with $100K Win at Capcom Cup 11!
A new Street Fighter star has emerged at Capcom Cup 11. 15-year-old Blaz shocked the world by defeating some of the best Street Fighter 6 players, many of whom are twice or even three times his age.
Blaz showed incredible skill, defeating EVO champion AngryBird 3-0 in the Losers Semifinals. He did the same to Leshar in the Losers Final, proving he belongs among the best. However, in the Grand Finals, he faced off against Kakeru and came up short.
The Capcom Cup offers the biggest prize pool in fighting games, with $1 million for first place and $100K for second. This meant the final match was worth $900K, making it one of the most intense moments in Street Fighter history.
Although Blaz didn’t take home the grand prize, he has established himself as one of the best young players in esports. His journey is even more special because of the support from his father, who helps him train and review matches.
Meanwhile, Kakeru’s victory makes him the highest-earning fighting game player ever, with total earnings of nearly $1.5 million.
Blaz’s performance proves that the next generation of Street Fighter pros has arrived, and he’s leading the charge.
