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Punk (pro gamer)

Punk (pro gamer)

Victor Woodley (born July 29, 1998), known professionally as Punk is a competitive gamer specializes in Fighting game, Street Fighter V and currently signed with team Panda Global. [4]

He is considered as one of the best Street Fighter V player in the world, and widely regarded as the best Karin player in said game.

He mains Karin and plays secondary characters like Nash, Ken, Ibuki, Guile, and more.

Career

2016

Punk made his breakout appearance on the Capcom Pro Tour at Red Bull Battle Grounds in 2016 where he took 3rd place in that tournament [6].

2017

In 2017 Punk has finished top 16 at 5 Premier Events.

Three of those finishes were first place at NorCal Regionals 2017 and DreamHack Austin in back to back wins and at the very last event of the year at Red Bull Battle Grounds, getting the win in 2017 he so longed for the previous year. [2] [1] [3]

In March he signed up with Panda Global ahead of E-League Street Fighter V Invitational and proceeds to take the 1st place in the tournament. [4]

He also finished 2nd to ECHO FOX|Tokido in EVO 2017.

2018

He is currently reigning the 1st place on the Global Leaderboard in Capcom Pro Tour having a lead of over 950 points over ECHO FOX|Tokido in 2nd place.

Notable Tournament Placements

Controversy

He has the nickname “The Alpha” among fans for his playful assertiveness toward his opponents before and between matches [7].

His antics are not just amusing to spectators, but they serve a strategic purpose of trying to disrupt the opponent’s mindset.

References

[1]
Citation Linktwitter.comPunk's Twitter account
Feb 19, 2018, 1:14 AM
[2]
Citation Linkcapcomprotour.comCapcom Pro Tour: Punk wins Dreamhack Austin 2017
Feb 20, 2018, 11:03 PM
[3]
Citation Linkespn.comESPN: "Punk takes NorCal Regional 2017 over NuckleDu with mindgames and solid play"
Feb 20, 2018, 11:09 PM
[4]
Citation Linkdailymail.co.ukPunk wins Red Bull Battlegrounds 2017
Feb 20, 2018, 11:13 PM
[5]
Citation Linkespn.comPanda Global signs Punk
Feb 18, 2018, 3:34 AM
[6]
Citation Linkesportsearnings.comESport earning info for Punk
Feb 18, 2018, 3:40 AM
[7]
Citation Linkcapcomprotour.comCapcom Pro Tour player profile: PG| Punk
Feb 18, 2018, 12:28 PM
[8]
Citation Linkwww.kotaku.com.auKotaku Australia: "Street Fighter Pro calls himself the alpha of teabagging"
Feb 18, 2018, 12:51 PM