The full text of MenaRD's letter of challenge to Umehara
ウメハラさんへ
こんにちは。お元気ですか?
今日はお伝えしたいことがあります。
ウメハラさんはストリートファイターで長いセットをやらせたら右に出る者はいない、史上最高の選手だと思っています。…— MenaRD🇩🇴 (@_MenaRD__) February 13, 2025
The full text of MenaRD's letter to Umehara is as follows.
Dear Mr. Umehara, Hello. How are you? I have something to tell you today. I believe that Umehara-san is the best Street Fighter player of all time, and that there is no one on the right when it comes to playing long sets in Street Fighter. If you look at his past achievements, you can see how unreasonably strong Umehara-san is when he has player countermeasures in place. I would be honored to play with Umehara-san for the next 10 years, and there is no greater honor in my competitive life. I have always believed in the importance of preparation and have given it my all. I can't help but think about the possibilities of how far we could go after a few months of preparation. It doesn't have to be this year, and it doesn't have to be right away. However, as someone who has been fascinated by Umehara's game and has decided to devote my life to Street Fighter, I would like to have the opportunity to work with him to take this game to the next level. As long as you give me your valuable time, I promise to give it my all and become the greatest opponent I can be. I am always ready. Please let me know when you are ready, Umehara-san. Thank you for reading. From Mena
Who is MenaRD player?

MenaRD is a professional player from the Dominican Republic who plays in the Street Fighter series and is a Red Bull Athlete.
At the Capcom Cup Finals, he defeated Xian, Kazunoko, Umehara, and Tokido to become the first Dominican player to make the Top 8. He then went on to win the " Capcom Cup 2017 " at the age of 18, defeating Itabashi Zangief and Nemo one after the other, with the hopes of becoming a Central American gaming player! He won about 28.4 million yen in prize money.
Last year at EVO Japan 2024, he won the Street Fighter 6 division, defeating the formidable Kakeru!
He is a pad player who uses a genuine PS controller. He is good at playing unique characters such as Birdie and Blanka, and has won the hearts of spectators with his unique style of close combat and pressure-free attacks.
He has shown a mature personality and professionalism as he has achieved brilliant results since his early days on the competitive scene, and has grown to become one of the leading e-sports players in the Dominican Republic.
He has also been recognized for his achievements by the Dominican Republic's presidential office, and his Twitter followers skyrocketed after winning the Capcom Cup 2017. As a promising star in Latin America, he has made a significant presence in the global fighting game scene.
We can't wait to see how the legendary Domehara will respond to MenaRD's letter of fulfillment for winning the world's strongest title...and whether or not a showdown will take place in the next 10 years!