Photographer Edward M. Pio Roda The final day of Street Fighter V kicked off with the final match of the ELEAGUE/Battlefy SFV Open, between Shine and Samurai. While the players fight for the trophy, our desk team is fighting for the Speed Round Prediction Belt. Who will emerge as our champion? Daigo, Punk, and Tokido practice together before matches, representing the old and new legends of the FGC. As champion of the SFV Open, Shine brings his $9,000 prize back to the East Coast! Samurai fought bravely in the Open Final, but Shine emerged as the winner in this Battle of the Coasts Through predictions, X-factors, and Celebrity Showdowns, this Invitational was one to remember for the team. While they are fierce opponents on stage, the best of the best at Street Fighter share respect and friendship while away from the game. Smug talks mayors and matches with Michelle in the Cheez-it Grooves Lounge. Cosplay and the FGC go together like Street Fighter V and ELEAGUE! Every seat in the house is full for the last matches of the ELEAGUE's phenomenal SFV Invitational 2018. Smug soaks up all the glory, having fought his way across the entire lower bracket at the SFV Invitational 2018 Playoffs. Punk lends Rip a hand at the analysts' desk after getting knocked out of the SFV Invitational 2018 by Smug's Balrog. Smug shoots Problem X a competitive glare as their Balrog and Abigail face each other in the ELEAGUE Arena. Still hyped up from the Fan Experience before, everyone cheers wildly in the ELEAGUE Arena. The SFV Invitational 2018 has just about come to a close. The crowd leaps to their feet as Smug beats Daigo, advancing to the finals! And a winner has finally been crowned! Tokido defeats Smug in a Bracket Reset! After an incredible match, nobody can doubt that Smug and Tokido are two of the greatest Street Fighter players of all time. GG. Ladies and Gentlemen, your SFV 2018 Champion....TOKIDO!! Galleries View All Photos Street Fighter V Invitational 2018 Playoffs July 13, 2018 Street Fighter V Invitational 2018 Group A Media Day June 29, 2018 Street Fighter V Invitational 2018 Group D June 22, 2018