Santo Domingo – The Dominican e-sports prodigy, Saúl Mena, known worldwide as MenaRD, has inscribed his name in golden letters in the history of video games by conquering the undefeated championship of the prestigious EVO Tournament 2025. This event, held in Las Vegas, United States, has consecrated him as the undisputed best player in the world in Street Fighter 6.
Impeccable Domain in the EVO
With a record participation of 4,228 competitors, MenaRD demonstrated his superiority from the start, advancing smoothly through the winners bracket. His performance culminated in a resounding 3-0 victory over the Japanese Kakeru in the grand final, thus securing the coveted title. On his way to glory, MenaRD surpassed renowned figures like JAC, Moke, Kusanagi, Dual Kevin, Phemon, and Torimeshi, solidifying his position at the top of the competitive world of fighting games.A Dreamlike Record
This victory adds to his impressive collection of international titles, which includes two Capcom Cups, two EVO Japan titles, the Red Bull Kumite, and the Street Fighter League with the Bandits team. MenaRD thus becomes the only player in history to win all the world-class Street Fighter 6 events.“But I don’t want people to look at what MenaRD did today. I want people to look at what we all did today. Being part of this show is the greatest privilege of my life, and being able to perform in front of you all only confirms that we are doing something beautiful,” expressed the champion after his victory.
MenaRDWith this feat, MenaRD joins a select group of non-Asian players who have conquered EVO, alongside Frenchman Luffy (Street Fighter IV) and American Punk (EVO 2024), reaffirming the Dominican Republic’s place in the world e-sports elite.