NuckleDu
American fighting game player known for charge characters and taunting.
Du Dang (born May 12, 1996), known as NuckleDu, is an American fighting game player recognized for his performances in Ultra Street Fighter IV, Street Fighter X Tekken, and Street Fighter V. He was ranked 13th in Ultra Street Fighter IV by EventHubs and became the most successful player in the latter half of Street Fighter V Season 1.
Quick Facts
- Born
- 12 May 1996
- Birthplace
- Tampa, Florida
- Nationality
- American
- League
- Capcom Pro Tour; Evolution Championship Series
- Games
- Street Fighter series
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Gaming career
NuckleDu qualified for the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Grand Finals in 2012 through the New York City qualifier, placing 13th while sponsored by Empire Arcadia. In 2013 he was invited to Capcom Cup for Street Fighter X Tekken, finishing fifth after losses to Justin Wong and Dexter "Tampa Bison" James. He left Empire Arcadia in August 2014 and later signed with Team Curse. Qualifying for the 2014 Capcom Cup via points leaderboards, he placed ninth and upset Darryl "Snake Eyez" Lewis. He won Apex 2015 and Combo Breaker, defeating Snake Eyez and Ricki Ortiz in grand finals. He won the Ultra Street Fighter IV tournament at EGL Dallas but was not paid the promised $5,000; EGL later declared bankruptcy. NuckleDu was one of 32 players in the 2015 Capcom Cup, placing 13th and being the second highest American. He picked up Street Fighter V and took second at DreamHack Austin over Justin Wong. Alex Valle commented that players like NuckleDu need a superior neutral game to beat Wong. NuckleDu placed first at Capcom Cup 2016, winning US$230,000. He left Team Liquid in December 2017. On July 19, 2018, Ghost Gaming announced they had signed NuckleDu as their debut FGC player, with his first tournament under that sponsorship being Defend the North 2018.
Playstyle
In Ultra Street Fighter IV, NuckleDu is a master of charge characters, using an unorthodox offensive Guile that attracts viewers. He is known for excessive taunting with Guile's shades, which some players find offensive and have labeled him a villain. In Street Fighter V, his Nash is offensive, starting with fast-paced movement and turning into a slugfest.
Personal life
Born May 12, 1996, in Tampa, Florida, NuckleDu is of Vietnamese heritage. His dog Tofu helps him manage depression. A fear of flying keeps him mostly in the United States, but he hopes to see Australia and Vietnam. In 2017, he gave his DreamHack Montreal winnings to Hurricane Irma relief, which struck his home state.
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