HotDog29 also won the regional "World Warrior" in the same region last season (2024), the "凹比盃 AubyCup - World Warrior 2024 - Asia East Regional Final," and competed in "Capcom Cup 11." This marks his second consecutive regional final victory, and he will challenge the world stage once again.
The Grand Finals featured Oil King (Terry), who advanced through the Winners Side undefeated, and HotDog29 (M. Bison), who climbed back from the Losers Side.
The two had previously met in the Winners Finals, where Oil King secured a dominant 3-0 victory. However, HotDog29 turned the tables in the Grand Finals, first winning 3-0 to reset the bracket.
HotDog29 maintained his momentum in the Final Reset match, winning 3-1. In a dramatic conclusion, HotDog29 finished the final round with an SA3, completing his comeback victory and avenging his earlier loss in the Winners Finals.
