In one of the most dramatic grand showdowns in Capcom Pro Tour history, underdog Uma defeated veteran Chris Wong 3-0 to become the first ever Street Fighter 6 Capcom Cup X champion and winner of the $1 million grand prize.
Surviving a Group of Death
Seeded in Group G, Uma was viewed as having an easy path to qualify.
But few predicted him as a real bracket threat.
However, Uma dominated the group and only dropped a single game.
His fluid Juri dismantled opponents, while unorthodox Feng Shui Engine usage kept foes guessing.
Even Group G runner-up Sayff's deep loser's run validated the group's strength.
Winners Side Dominance
Carrying the momentum into the knockout bracket, Uma swept through winner's side with just one close call against Punk.
His oppressive pressure and mixups rendered opponents helpless.
Meanwhile, favorites like Tokido and Infiltration fell, thinning out the bracket.
Uma capitalized on upsets to reach a stunning winners side grand final berth.
Grand Finals Rollercoaster
Awaiting in the grand finals was Hong Kong legend Chris Wong, boasting immaculate defense and fundamentals.
The set opened with a masterclass as Wong reset Uma 0-3 in a quick, methodical fashion.
Down but not out, Uma adapted and finally cracked Wong's defense in the reset.
His flurries of mixups and Feng Shui Engine cycles overwhelmed Wong 3-0 to complete the bracket reset.
Against all odds, Uma reached the mountaintop to earn his $1 million prize and place in FGC lore.
The Road Ahead for Capcom Cup
For 2024's Capcom Cup XI, Capcom president Haruhiro Tsujimoto confirmed another $1 million grand prize awaits (Half of the last year).
But the rest of the payout structure may resemble past years, with smaller amounts for runners-up.
As Street Fighter 6 brings new characters and mechanics, fresh faces could similarly overcome the odds like Uma.
Competitors now know even obscure regional talents can compete against seasoned greats on the Pro Tour.