As the world found out, it was hardly out of reach as NuckleDu made it through the winners bracket into top eight. He’s widely considered one of the top American players in Ultra Street Fighter IV. Highly respected Street Fighter commentator David “Ultradavid” Graham even said on

he felt NuckleDu was the best in the U.S. Some argued his road to the top sixteen, but NuckleDu can’t be faulted for winning and staying out of the shark tank.