With the new decade now in full effect, I thought it was fitting to put up what is THE match of 2009: Arturo Sanchez beating Daigo in a money match held during Evo weekend, July 19th, 2009.

In this match, Arturo challenges Daigo to a $100 money match, first to five wins. This was the same day as the Evo Street Fighter 4 finals, where Daigo went on to beat Justin Wong in the Grand Finals to win the whole tournament, beating out the 1,000+ other competitors.

What makes this match so special is that it’s not a tournament match so the set is longer, there are no cameras flashing, no stage, no sponsors, no multi-thousand dollar prize pot, no nothing. Just two of the best players in the world playing a set for a hundred bucks. This is what it’s all about.

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For anybody whose aspiring to be the best they can be, think about this match in 2010 when you’re going up against your toughest competitor. It proves that it doesn’t matter who you’re up against, winning is never impossible and always within reach with enough patience, determination and knowledge.

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Credits

Also, for those wondering, the video was shot edited by Ian Cofino, the creator of I Got Next, with the help of Jason Oestreicher from Interactive Distractions.

ALSO INCLUDED! Matchup Analysis by Arturo

Listen to Arturo break down the match and discover how he was able to beat Daigo.  We talk about the following topics:

• the mentality of going up against one of the best in the world
• Proper Ryu vs. Dhalsim spacing
• How to stop Daigo’s Focus Attacks
• Adapting during the match
• Baiting out uppercuts
• Key points in the match that won it for him
• Daigo’s awesome Fireball game
• Daigo’s biggest weakness
• Being down 4-3
• Throwing EX Fireballs
• and more!

Arturo is also on Twitter: @nycfurby

Tagged as: Arturo Sanchez, Daigo Umehara