SFV: Echo Fox Tokido vs PG Punk - EVO 2017 Grand Final - CPT2017 

Taunt -> Reset -> Perfect -> Raging Demon Finish -> 3-0 -> Victory This was the worst beating Punk ever got. Tokido is a monster

Tokido should be an alternate costume for Akuma

4:08 Tokido's taunt combo 10:10 Tokido resets the bracket 12:00 PERFECT 15:15 Raging Demon

Tokido's Japanese message [English] Of course, I appreciate the fans who supports me. More than that, I really appreciate all the players who played against me to defeat each other, to improve skills each other. Thank you very much! [Japanese] 応援してくれたファンの皆さんももちろん、やっぱり、僕と対戦してくれて本当にお互いがお互いを倒すべく、お互いが自分を上達させるべく、対戦してくれた人たちに本当にありがとうと言いたいです。ありがとうございました！

Fighting games are great.

How is this still so hype in 2019? I was there in person and I'll never forget that Raging Demon.

it’s been two years and “fighting game is something so great” still makes me tear up

Punk could not have prepared himself for the force of nature that is Shin Tokido. He will be haunted by recurring nightmares of 15:22 for years to come.

Watching this in Spring 2024 tryna get hyped for Akuma. Fighting games. It's something so great!

This is legendary match, will never get old. The rivalry, the taunt, the raging demon, fantastic crowd! One of the best SF match in history

This was Shin Tokido debut. Watch out everyone.

Punk just fell apart after the reset. The mental strength is not there. Tokido's experience won him this game

A lot of people will say Punk choked, but my God I've never seen Tokido this on point in my life. It was as though Tokido was manipulating Punk's decision making. For example, just look at how Tokido positions himself during the beginning of the set vs. the end. At first, he relies heavily on Punk's mistakes to finds way for offense and takes more of a defensive approach. But it soon evolves to him relentlessly walking forward when he smells blood and Punk crumbled under Tokido's pressure. Also, when Tokido had him cornered and just stood there daring Punk to press a button is just dominant! Congrats to Tokido for such clean play and I really hope that Punk gets a run back soon.

I've been a Tokido fan since I saw those crazy Akuma setups he had back in SFIV. Then I started playing SFV and became more and more involved into the FGC so I found out that he was going to EVO for more than a decade and when e-league happened it was the first time I acknowledge what kind of person Tokido was, is and perhaps, will be thanks to this "introduction videos". First watching him working so hard in season 1 with Ryu just to lost almost everytime against Infiltration (he only defeated him in 2016 CEO). Then, in the begining of season 2 Akuma camed back and he started to improve and understand so good this character but then Nuckledu appeared and he would be that new guy that will stop him from winning just until now. Now I literally couldn't believe what I was witnessing today, this dude defeated both capcom cup champions of 2015 and 2016 and also defeated the current best new player. Watching this event was almost a dream becoming true, the guy that fought and trained like a mad man for more than a decade overcomed his demons and found light at the end tunnel, it was simply amazing and will be for me one of the best matches and why not one of the best days in the history of SFV forever. (Sorry for my bad english I'm still in the shock of the moment)

"Fighting game is something so great" Congratulations Tokido-san!! You deserve it! And James Chen shed the tears once again. All the feeling, unlike nowhere else except EVO.

Tokido is the champion that we needed, hopefully he sets an example for what a true champion looks like, hard work, dedication, respect, and humbleness even in victory. 👏👏👏👍👍

I can't stop watching this. Tokido is my absolute favorite. Sent to losers by Punk. Fights his way through Haitani, Fchamp, Du, Itazan, and Kazunoko, for a run back at grand finals against Punk. Wow. I love this year's Evo. Congratulations to my favorites for all performing so well. Tokido, FChamp, and Chen. No Eita though.

Congrats Tokido. Definitely my favourite street fighter player or any player for fighting games ever. Just such an inspiration guy

4:12 - "The taunt?! He did a taunt on Punk in the grand finals of EVO?!" Lol never gets old.

This is still the greatest evo grand finals I’ve ever witnessed. Fighting games are most assuredly great

Tokido finally breaks his 2nd place curse and as a bonus every American's heart too. Fighting games is something so great. -Tokido

Punk is always so disrespectful to every others fighters, but when you're facing Tokido, you just lay down... Punk is one of the great ones, but Tokido is simply a Genius

This was the most insane Street Fighter 5 match

Chen's tears man, it really moves a man's heart to see another old man cry. What a fcking god tokido is, I was so pumped for him that I felt like I won myself. He deserves it, truly he does.

I Watch this nearly a year later and to this day it still gives me chills as i recognize it as one of the greatest esports moments ever across all platforms. The story of one of the original legends, who was always just "short" of being the best, finally coming to his finals, and claiming it all to engrave his name forever.

I'm so happy. Incredible performance by Tokido, so glad he finally won the Evo Championship. Punk had a tremendous showing as well and is arguably the best player in the US right now. Hopefully he learns a lesson from this L and continues working to improve himself. See you guys at Capcom Cup :)

The two demons of sf: Daigo in SF4 Tokido in SFV

It was not just download complete this time... Tokido even installed Punk playstyle software on his head and ran a battle simulation. I almost feel sorry for Punk, God Damn!

16 years in the making😭😭😭😭

Haven't played a streetfighter game since the Snes but I have been glued to all the matches...pure brilliance.

15:22 4 years after... And that raging demon still gives me the chills! I remember catching this moment live with my brother and we totally lost it from the moment we saw those jabs

I won't lie, these grand finals had me torn. I wanted to root for Punk and see America finally take an evo SF win, but Tokido is also one of my favorite SF players all time. And even though Punk won't ever see this, I just have to say, with such a performance since he has jumped onto the scene and at only 18, if he can keep it up and get the experience that these veterans like Tokido have, he is going to have a really nice career ahead of him. Now onto the runback, EVO Japan!

James and Steve! BEST duo commentator EVER here on sf, killer instinct and EVERYWHERE #Congrats_TokiDo

Tokido: I body him

The taunt win, prefect and demon destroyed Punk mentally. Anyone who received that result would second guess themselves. Can't really blame him. Tokido is so used to the pressure of the big stage too.

I am back here before EVO 2022. This match still gives me goosebumps

'Fightning Games are Great' James Chen make me cry T-T

I'm happy for Tokido. I've watched him place 2nd 3rd and 4th in so many evos over the years. In KOF, SFIV, Guilty Gear. He finally got the big prize. imo the greatest fighting game player ever, nobody has been great in that many games. Finally got his 1st

Damn, watching it for the first time now. Tokido is the one I was mimicing and following before during the glory days of sf4 since I'm an Akuma main. He never became champion before but he was definitely my personal idol. I stopped playing for years and seeing him won makes me emotional. Congrats Tokido, truly a wonderful dedication.

1 year later, Punk is still trying to recover.

This is probably the best modern Evo final ever!!

SFV has so many issues, but sets like this give me hope for it. This was awesome.

This was the best EVO grand finals ever.

3 years later,James Chen’s iconic words, “It’s all slipping away from him!” Truly legendary

tokido and akuma. Hard work really pays off. He deserve to be Evo champ. Punk really crumble after the reset. 1st timer jitters. he still have next year...

I've always been super casual when it cames to SFV (I play Smash) but this match was honestly so incredible. I plan to start learning SFV and hopefully get involved with the community. Congrats to Tokido! His run was so inspiring

Well done tokido. Been watching you for years and so happy you ve made it to the top. I know how hard you ve worked .

The fact that James Chen got so emotional makes FGs and the FGC that much more important to the world. 😋

fighting game, is something, so great

That interview was amazing. Great Top 8!

Where's that love button? Like is not enough.

Another chapter of Evolution has come to a close.

One of the best EVO finals ever! Awesome!

I LOVE IT THAT TOKIDO WON but I must say that the emotions experienced by Punk will only fuel his training and conviction for next year's Evo or other tournaments btw love the booing on some of the NA players that came in Top 8

Months later and I still enjoy watching this set. Well fought Tokido!

It wouldn't be EVO's grand finals without James crying at the end.

Congratulations Tokido! Your work ethic, dedication , and resolve is an inspiration. A true model for all professional gamers to look up to! \m/

so happy to see Tokido take this, his experience and talent gave him the edge here. He had an advantage of being in Punks head especially after he won 10-0 in casuals, that taunt combo was executed perfectly. Punk has no doubt got what it takes, he's young and he can grow from this loss.

Tokido has officially surpassed Daigo as the ambassador of SF....He has matured and changed over the years. His attitude and competitive spirit is what this is all about. Tokido is Akuma and Akuma is Tokido...Together they are a monster and so entertaining. I salute you Tokido !!!!

I only watched the match and not the interview thereafter so I missed the “ I have Mago” statement. Sooo heartwarming.

15:19 awesome jump!!

Still amazing after all these years.

Ive never rewound a RU-vid video so much, a PHENOMENAL match. Tokido deserved that after all he'd given to the game. Daigo might be a god but Tokido is a King, relatable, respectable and goddamed royalty! Love you Tokido, RIP Punk

I watched EVO 2016 top 8 loosely it was so dull. Tokido made 2k17 so hype I was gripped by it. Both of these guys hearts were in it and you felt it. What an amazing top 8 and grand finals

akuma is back

"It's always fun to kill a God." ~ Akuma

Congrats to Tokido and congrats all of the participants, and of course and every year thanks for the commentators, we love you all and we love you JChen! :) EVOL!

11:56 OMG my jaw DROP HOLY SHIT.. man to bad i don't play fighting game but MAN fight like these is the reason why i love watching SF all the comeback. The struggle.

"The Murder Face"

That Raging Demon was beautiful

Looking back at this in 2020... this was the greatest set in SF5 era.

Tokido! My two favorite players in the Grand Finals. Ever since he used Ryu from SFv release, I knew he would be great and win EVO eventually. Punk has many great years left and this is just the beginning.

According to legend the raging demon himself once said: “Fighting game are something so great” May the man infested with the satsui no hado live on forever

Best games ever. So much hype. I was so lucky to be there. An unforgettable experience

Good shiz thanks to all who put on a show for us again this year!cgratz tokido san punk stay gold homie

Can't wait for Akuma in SF6 and know Tokido can't too 😂

punk was so nervous after the reset

Maximillion dood going nuts at 11:41 lol

The craziest part of this grands was how good Punk was doing up until he faced Tokido. He absolutely steamrolled everyone else in winner's bracket, but after Tokido took the first set it was basically already over.

I have never seen someone use that EX DP into v-trigger 50/50 set up so well. Took the round and kept the pressure on Punk. Tokido is the Demon. Congrats Tokido-san, you are a legend!

perfect match... tokido, hell of a player. deserves it so much

I love Tokido, love Akuma, congratulations, man.

thank u guys! thanks a lot Sajam and Chen! Thanks a lot Tokido and Punk! And congrac Tokido!!

If you haven't been to EVO yet I definitely recommend it, watching this live with the hype commentators and the crowd going berserk was so fucking cool and I'm not even big into fighting games

I love when someone crushes Punk's huge ego.

What a fight. I love the raging demon from Tokido in set two. Great job to Punk as well.

man...that was one hell of a finish. I love how he finished all those matches with an elite finish.

The raging demon is why Akuma will forever be my favourite character. Just listen to how hype everyone was for it.

Man I feel bad for Punk. I'd so give him a hug right now. He can't be too hard on himself like that. =/ A guy his age and making it that far in EVO losing only once is an amazing feat in itself.

The taunt 4:11

Bom de mais ver esse monstro jogar, sem dúvida o melhor do mundo no stret figth

I'm so happy for Tokido, you can see his passion for the game.

I watched this all night...it was worth it :)

I cant believe, he beat Punk... damn... maybe he using the satsui no hadou, we can call him, Shin-Tokido.

the FEELS in this single video... I cry evry tiem

still hyped in 2021 this is one of the best moment in FGC

The feels! Congratulations Tokido, well deserved. Next year Punk, next year.

if only tokido did the "demon" pose to the crowd after the gootecks interview, I would've lost it

Great performance through the tournament by Tokido.

I can't say much else about the set (spoilers) but this was an amazing EVO and both players were awesome! I really enjoyed the commentators for this top eight as well! James Chen is the heart of the FGC and Sajam may not have a lot of experience but that's not true for his knowledge, passion or attention to craft. Well done to all! :)