Team Madcatz Daigo (Yun) vs DM | Cross Counter Asia Xian (Gen) FT7 - SEA Major Grand Finals pt 1

Team Madcatz Daigo "The Beast" Umehara faces off against Desperation Move's Xian in this First to 7 grand finals set from Road to EVO: Singapore 2012. With 50 EVO seed points on the line, Daigo pilots Yun against Xian's Gen in an intense battle that defined the SEA Major circuit that year. The match captures the competitive fighting game landscape of 2012, when players were still discovering optimal character selections and adaptation tactics under tournament pressure. Cross Counter Asia's coverage brings the intensity of the clash to life, showcasing the footsie exchanges and decision-making that separated top competitors in this era. Daigo's character loyalty and willingness to explore the roster reflected the experimental spirit of early Street Fighter play at the highest level. This set remains a significant reference point for anyone studying how Daigo approached the Gen matchup and evolved his play across multiple rounds. The backing from Madcatz, Razer, and other premier sponsors underscored the global reach fighting games had achieved by this point in the competitive scene.