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Blink Respawn 2025 proved once again why it’s one of the most exciting tournaments on the Capcom Pro Tour circuit. A big part of that reputation comes from the Dominican Republic’s electric crowd, known for bringing passion and energy that few events can match.
This year’s tournament delivered in full, with Japanese veteran Fuudo emerging victorious after a tense grand final against Momochi. Fuudo’s run was nothing short of legendary; coming from the losers bracket, he took down a string of formidable opponents, including Tachikawa, Kusanagi, Psycho, and Moke, before finally squaring off against Momochi in the grand final.
With the win, Fuudo secured his spot at next year’s Capcom Cup. Meanwhile, Momochi and Kusanagi earned their places at the Esports World Cup.
The Top 8 action kicked off with a match between Moke and Kusanagi. Moke emerged as the winner, advancing to the Winners Final. In the second Top 8 match, two of Japan’s strongest contenders, Gachikun and Momochi, went head-to-head. Despite Gachikun’s strong form as the 2019 Capcom Cup champion, Momochi proved the better player on the day, sending Gachikun to the losers bracket.
From there, the loser’s side delivered some of the most thrilling moments of the tournament. Psycho and Fuudo both recorded impressive wins, with the standout match being Psycho’s incredible upset over Gachikun. Though the underdog, Psycho has shown time and again that he thrives in high-pressure situations. His breakout performance came during the Street Fighter League USA, where he helped Team FlyQuest win the championship. At the subsequent Street Fighter League World Championship, he was pivotal in their resistance against eventual winners, Good 8 Squad.
Against Gachikun at Blink Respawn, Psycho pushed the match to the limit and won 3–2, a career-defining moment against a former Capcom Cup champion.
Fuudo then defeated Kusanagi in dominant fashion, setting up a highly anticipated showdown with Psycho. But for fans expecting a back-and-forth clash, Fuudo had other plans, dispatching Psycho with a clean 3–0 sweep to advance to Losers Final against his fellow countryman, Moke.
One of Fuudo’s key adjustments during the tournament was switching from Ed, his usual pick, to Dee Jay, a move that seemed specifically tailored to counter Psycho’s Kimberly. He stuck with Dee Jay against Moke, though it wasn’t smooth sailing. Moke took the first two games, but Fuudo mounted a dramatic comeback, winning 3–2 to earn his spot in the Grand Final.
There, he once again faced Momochi, and it was an instant classic. Still using Dee Jay, Fuudo had to dig deep to counter everything Momochi threw at him. One particularly memorable moment saw Momochi trap Fuudo in the corner with a Level 2 Super, only for Fuudo to escape and respond with a Level 3 Super of his own to clinch the round.
Fuudo reset the bracket and continued his momentum, eventually defeating Momochi 3–2 in the final set to win the tournament.
This win marks yet another Capcom Cup qualification for Fuudo, an incredible feat for a player who has made the prestigious event almost every year since its inception.
Beyond the individual victory, the Grand Final carried even more significance: Momochi represents ZETA Division, while Fuudo plays for the powerhouse team REJECT. With the Street Fighter League Japan schedule recently released, one of the most anticipated matches will be between ZETA Division and REJECT, making this Grand Final a tantalizing preview of things to come.