Santo Domingo.- Dominicans continue to gain ground in all areas, and set important records. Such has been the case of Saúl Leonardo, better known as MenaRD, The 24-year-old Dominican has established himself as a Street Fighter legend thanks to his incredible talent for the iconic game. This career has led him to obtain his most recent achievement, signing as an official player or athlete for the brand. Red Bull Gaming.
“The embodiment of the perfect player,” is how Red Bull Kumite commentator Michael ‘Yipes’ Mendoza described Saul Leonardo Mena Segundo. “Perfect is a word that is rarely used in competitive games, due to the volatility that naturally follows Street Fighter. However, no other player apart from ‘The Strongest Bull’ himself can be considered a two-time Capcom Cup champion.” He added.
Possessing a natural talent for the game, MenaRD sets himself apart from his fellow competitors with his unwavering loyalty and commitment to his Dominican roots. As the first Latin player to lift the Capcom Cup, MenaRD used his $250,000 winnings to fund further support for the Dominican fighting game scene and esports communities, before going on to win another Capcom Cup, Red Bull Kumite, and Evo Japan in 2024.
“What I love about Mena is that he never changes as a person,” Yipes said of him. “Everyone who supports him sees a part of themselves in Mena.”
As one of Street Fighter’s brightest talents, MenaRD has already etched himself into the Street Fighter history books as a generational talent. The only question that remains is what’s next in his ongoing quest to keep pushing himself and the Dominican Republic forward. Check out MenaRD’s most recent accomplishments.
