For the former EVO champion, Olivier "Luffy" Hay, the transition to Street Fighter V hasn't necessarily been a smooth one. Famed for his Rose and defensive, controlled style in Street Fighter IV, Luffy has struggled to adjust to SFV's more offensive, aggressive pacing.

Despite all this, the Frenchman is still considered one of the best players in Europe, and his R. Mika is not to be underestimated heading into EVO 2016. Sitting down with theScore esports' Daniel Rosen on Thursday before the event's start, Luffy explained why he dislikes SFV, how the eight frames of lag changes the game and the difficulties of preparing to face R. Mikas without a practice partner.

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