The excitement at the Esport World Cup 2025’s Street Fighter 6 event is reaching a fever pitch as players vie for the grand prize of $250,000 and a coveted slot in the Capcom Cup 2025, boasting a staggering $2,000,000 prize pool.

In the intense Group EE bracket, top contender FLY|Punk faced off against KSG|Xiaohai in a nail-biting match that came down to the final game and round. Punk, wielding Cammy, seemed poised for victory after executing a commanding grab that could lead directly to a finishing move. Believing he had secured the win, he prematurely celebrated by standing up.

Yet, Xiaohai, defying the odds with just a sliver of health, managed to stay in the fight, forcing Punk to refocus. This mental shift proved pivotal, as Xiaohai launched a comeback, clinching both the round and the match. Reflecting on the battle, had Punk transitioned immediately into his Critical Art, victory could have been within reach.