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G4's "Focus: a Documentary" starring Mike Ross

Posted by Nyoro — July 27, 2011 at 7:04 a.m. PDT

Mike Ross is the main character of this G4 film presentation directed and produced by Steve Hwang. It starts from the beginning of Mike Ross's training for EVO 2010 and covers a lot of his backstory.

Submitted by Sinycal, Jopelius, NMS84, and Mythos.

Comments

ubervillain said on July 27, 2011 at 7:11 a.m.

<3 Mike.

ElectricBlanka said on July 27, 2011 at 7:14 a.m.

Mike(Making it Big) Ross!

SHOGUN said on July 27, 2011 at 7:33 a.m.

I thought this was just a trailer, but its the whole thing. Awesome!

This is a pretty compelling documentary.

Antstarr said on July 27, 2011 at 7:34 a.m.

Very moving....Im not American but I can see why people see him as the all american hero and peoples champ lol

Street_Fighter_OG said on July 27, 2011 at 7:38 a.m.

Mike's cool. Besides being a good player he'll keep you laughing at the sametime.

SHOGUN said on July 27, 2011 at 7:44 a.m.

Oh nice! We've got the same occupation. I work in video too.

Cammystrike said on July 27, 2011 at 7:45 a.m.

Nice, I've been waiting for this to release.

HanSolo said on July 27, 2011 at 7:45 a.m.

"this film created by G4"

What?

Nyoro said on July 27, 2011 at 7:49 a.m.

Hm, I guess "presented by G4" is better.

spotlesseden said on July 27, 2011 at 7:52 a.m.

lol@ that guy is either don't know SSF4 or got paid to say it.

"Mike Ross is a great player, but Honda is consider a bad character?"

#10

Freaknik2128 said on July 27, 2011 at 7:57 a.m.

I am shocked that I heard Mike Ross drop an F-bomb.....

#11

SHOGUN said on July 27, 2011 at 8 a.m.

I remember watching some of these tournament, like Devastation, on stream last year so its pretty cool to see what happened off stream.

#12

bananainsaneface said on July 27, 2011 at 8 a.m.

Anyone know if this will be shown on the G4 channel? If so this will get way more coverage than I Got Next or King of Chinatown the other documentaries about Evo.

#13

SHOGUN said on July 27, 2011 at 8:09 a.m.

I wouldn't be surprised if it aired this weekend during EVO.

#14

DrewGrimey said on July 27, 2011 at 8:26 a.m.

was only gonna watch a few minutes but than I got sucked into watching the whole thing... Really good documentary!

#15

SHOGUN said on July 27, 2011 at 8:33 a.m.

Mike should use that gold TE stick for this years EVO. Was a really good doc indeed! He's had a good year tournament wise, maybe this year he can make at least top 3 like he said.

#16

Yogimanz said on July 27, 2011 at 8:35 a.m.

%15 this :)

#17

ssjkiego said on July 27, 2011 at 8:36 a.m.

Go ahead mike ross! get em!

#18

Ryuto_Asamiya said on July 27, 2011 at 8:38 a.m.

I saw this at the showing. :D

#19

SeQuarnD said on July 27, 2011 at 8:51 a.m.

i wanted to see this for so long. i love it

#20

KiD_LupE said on July 27, 2011 at 8:52 a.m.

That was pretty freakin awesome. Mike Is the man. I really hope he does well at EVO this weekend.

#21

MakotoPixel said on July 27, 2011 at 8:57 a.m.

just finished watching the whole thing and i love it.

#22

Mutlak said on July 27, 2011 at 8:57 a.m.

I didn't think the documentary was all that, especially when you measure it up to something like King of Kong; it was too short to make it anywhere near as awesome. Having said that, this doc confirms everything most of us have known already, Mike IS the people's champ for a reason and a great overall personality. Really enjoyable stuff and even though a lot has changed over this last year, I actually now want Mike to take evo. I believe in Mike Ross!

#23

bananainsaneface said on July 27, 2011 at 9 a.m.

Hold on is Mike dating Sherry?

#24

TheRakeClown said on July 27, 2011 at 9:19 a.m.

I thought this was great.

#25

Vulky said on July 27, 2011 at 9:25 a.m.

Is there a way to download this documentary ?

#26

Ironmonk said on July 27, 2011 at 9:27 a.m.

I actually got a little more respect for Mike Ross even though he's still salty from Running Sets with Combofiend.

#27

J said on July 27, 2011 at 9:38 a.m.

Great watch.

Hope he'll do great at EVO again!

#28

zUkUu said on July 27, 2011 at 9:47 a.m.

he's da man! my favorite american player by far! actually world wide! that charm... unbelievable!

#29

NyuBomber said on July 27, 2011 at 9:51 a.m.

Mike "King of Street Fighter X Tekken" Ross!

#30

Torres said on July 27, 2011 at 10:02 a.m.

I understand that Mike Ross is being sponsored, but does he really have to have that ridiculous coL.cc in front of his name? Is that part of his contract? I understand at tournaments and high level play, but every other time looks extremely goofy.

#31

SHOGUN said on July 27, 2011 at 10:13 a.m.

what does the coL even stand for? Complexity? I'd figure some of the other letters would make more sense to use to abbreviate the word: "complexity."

#32

Dr_Panic_PhD said on July 27, 2011 at 10:24 a.m.

It's amazing what some random yuotube comments inspire me to make.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h...

#33

Ootori_Kyouya said on July 27, 2011 at 10:26 a.m.

Great documentary. I really wanted to watch this documentary since it was announced. What I want to watch next is Ian Cofino's "I Got Next".

@11
Mike Ross is not Bob Saget's character from Full House. He is human. He'll say stuff like that.

#34

bananainsaneface said on July 27, 2011 at 10:45 a.m.

There are 4 documentaries covering last year's evo

#35

zUkUu said on July 27, 2011 at 10:47 a.m.

enjoyed every minute!
hope this will get "stuck" on the top news for at least a day. well done.

#36

CoastalmixX said on July 27, 2011 at 10:50 a.m.

Beautiful, inspiring documentary!

#37

NMS84 said on July 27, 2011 at 11:02 a.m.

@ 34:

Isn't "I Got Next" done and out? I saw it a while ago...at least I think I did...

#38

neoWhite said on July 27, 2011 at 11:10 a.m.

Great watch.

I loved when Gootecks went just as crazy as Mike did during Mike's celebration.

@24
I thought the same thing, but really doesn't matter.

#39

sprflyspdrguy said on July 27, 2011 at 11:17 a.m.

I. Motherflippin. Believe.

#40

mixupsupreme said on July 27, 2011 at 11:52 a.m.

wth happened to the final cut of i got next???

#41

Dumpling said on July 27, 2011 at 11:53 a.m.

I believe in Mike Ross!

#42

MElipsis37 said on July 27, 2011 at 11:54 a.m.

People's champ.

#43

Zang said on July 27, 2011 at 11:55 a.m.

Loved it, also I spotted myself in the backround at 45.55 just after he beat Ricki Oh. Awesome

#44

L45R said on July 27, 2011 at 12:02 p.m.

Mike...I'll be watching your honda this friday....please kick some twin asses this weekend. I believe you making top 8 again this yr.

#45

Tailfly said on July 27, 2011 at 12:04 p.m.

Great Doc

Go get em Mike

#46

eddiehard said on July 27, 2011 at 12:08 p.m.

Best Street Fighter Movie EVER!!!

Hope to see more and hopefully on national TV.

Great job guys.

#47

SHOGUN said on July 27, 2011 at 12:09 p.m.

This year there will be 8 documentaries covering this year's EVO AND the panels at EVO!

#48

triplefierce said on July 27, 2011 at 12:36 p.m.

Grats to Hwang and his crew- great job!

#49

bananainsaneface said on July 27, 2011 at 12:46 p.m.

Seriously though is Mike Ross banging Sherryjenix?

#50

HabinoBR said on July 27, 2011 at 12:55 p.m.

That was mindblowing... GREAT VIDEO!
I BELIEVE

#51

KillerKai said on July 27, 2011 at 1:06 p.m.

@ #10
Yeah, that section was kind of taken out of context when I was speaking on mostly the vanilla days. Honda is clearly not a bad character in Super. Anyway, I'm glad you guys are all enjoying the film! Steve worked really hard on it and I'm glad it's getting so much praise.

#52

balmung55 said on July 27, 2011 at 1:27 p.m.

that was an amazing documentary on a great and nice player. Met the guy once he was really chill. this video gets me hyped for EVO 2011 THIS WEEK

#53

Akro said on July 27, 2011 at 1:27 p.m.

Mike Ross, you're the man.

#54

PhinnyCupcakes said on July 27, 2011 at 1:29 p.m.

that was a good documentary. i learned a lot about mike and the scene.

#55

Gyoza said on July 27, 2011 at 1:43 p.m.

#50 I was wondering that too.

#56

YaK99 said on July 27, 2011 at 1:55 p.m.

truly inspirational hopefully i can make it evo2012 and kick everyone else's ass with my hakan!
P.S i have a ps3 arcade stick do i need to 360 one for evo?

#57

Remster said on July 27, 2011 at 1:57 p.m.

Amazing documentary. There are so many great moments, like when Mike wanted to quit and got inspired again, and devastation portion, and of course plenty of the evo matches. I saw another comment on the G4 site saying that it makes sense Mike Ross doesn't want fans, because from the movie you can tell all the things he goes through and thinks about can be the same for all of us, whether you're a smalltime local player or a pro. If it's at all possible this made me more hype for Evo, now I want to keep a closer eye on Mike now that I know so much more about him.

#58

GomuJonny said on July 27, 2011 at 2:15 p.m.

Only criticism I can give this, is that it completely left out Gamerbee.

Gamerbee was a significant part of EVO last year. An almost unknown player destroying people with a character nobody else was using. Gamerbee eliminates Justin Wong and Mike eliminates Gamerbee. It seems like an important part of the story to me.

#59

Sencho said on July 27, 2011 at 2:17 p.m.

Mike Ross is amazing, his gameplay and personality... its good to know that hes not just and awesome street fighter player, hes an awesome person!

#60

ceejay3232 said on July 27, 2011 at 2:19 p.m.

This was an amazing watch! Inspiring!
I almost teared at the part when hes explaining the story of when he wanted to quit and the cancer patient told mike his story and inspired mike....that was just so touching... I BELIEVE IN MIKE ROSS!!!

#61

gam3fr33k said on July 27, 2011 at 2:56 p.m.

Believe!

#62

CharlieKenSon said on July 27, 2011 at 3:14 p.m.

The only thing that can trump this is Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 24/7 hahaha.

#63

Kuya117 said on July 27, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.

This was actually really inspiring and entertaining. I believe in Mike Ross.

#64

ShadowKnight28 said on July 27, 2011 at 3:39 p.m.

Damn this was great. And just in time for Evo. Believe!

#65

firkraag said on July 27, 2011 at 3:39 p.m.

WOW... where's all the hate at?!
This has gotta be an Internet first.

Great Doc. -> I'll be rooting for him this weekend.

#66

Combo_Knight said on July 27, 2011 at 3:50 p.m.

I have so much respect for mike ross.

I'm gonna support him forever.

#67

ExBlankaBall said on July 27, 2011 at 4:07 p.m.

Easily one of the best documentary i have ever watched and i actually emailed it to my media teacher and he is gonna make the class analyse it :)

And like many other people have said this increased my respect for Mike x10 him and gootecks have allways been my idols and its nice to know a little more about mike :)

#68

Mistermind said on July 27, 2011 at 4:54 p.m.

67:35 babes at EVO
trololololol

#69

JoeyAces said on July 27, 2011 at 5:01 p.m.

I thought it was very well made. Mike Ross and Gootecks are one of the main reasons I started playing SF4 and now I play every fighting game! They are two very geniune, funny, witty people.

#70

kdavis851 said on July 27, 2011 at 5:09 p.m.

@59

I agree. Beating the guy who beat the guy who's been tormenting you in tournaments since '09 was a big deal. Huge moment for Mike Ross, and it definitely should've been explored by the film. Still a great watch regardless.

Mike Ross is just great, and what's more, he's great for the community. Check out all the comments where someone has said Mike Ross is the reason they started playing. It's a great thing for the scene.

I hope Mike does even better this year, and judging by his performances this year, it's entirely possible. Good luck, man.

#71

ceejay3232 said on July 27, 2011 at 5:49 p.m.

"ITS TIME TO GET DOWN AND PARTY!"
Mini Ross<3

#72

Freaknik2128 said on July 27, 2011 at 5:59 p.m.

@34

I know that,but you know as well as I do,when someone like Mike works as hard as he does,and builds that clean,fresh image for himself it has a lot of shock value when you hear it. Think back to the first TMNT movie: Rafael screams "DAAAAAAAMN!!!" and all the parents were shocked. (But the kids lol'd as hard as all get out. XD)

#73

GoldenTrophy said on July 27, 2011 at 6:05 p.m.

Loved this documentary and the highlight for me was Mike's supporting familly and friends in this doumentary. R.I.P to his mother but now she's his guardian angel watching over him and his bro and his pops, kudos to Ross because I'm not as strong as him and I would probably end up on a huge downslide in life if my mother were to pass away before her time.

#74

althair94 said on July 27, 2011 at 6:39 p.m.

I believe.
Go get em champion.

#75

R4HU1 said on July 27, 2011 at 6:42 p.m.

Mike Ross is like The Rock of Street Fighter. I LOVE YOU MAN DON'T EVAR CHANGE.

#76

tony_deception said on July 27, 2011 at 6:55 p.m.

a yo thats mikes girl..... that girl next to him most of the time ...... so when u marry her are ur fans invited lol .....hahahahaha joking man but she's kool to be by ur side every step of the way man that rear ..........

#77

tony_deception said on July 27, 2011 at 6:56 p.m.

or will it come over cross counter wedding edition lol hahaha............ ok pple r going to hate me sorry man....

#78

SteadiestShark said on July 27, 2011 at 7:43 p.m.

Finally got around to watching this, brilliant and moving documentary.

Ridiculously hype for EVO - would only be better if I could go in person.

#79

Th3_JoK3R_J said on July 27, 2011 at 8:59 p.m.

This Documentary was amazing!

#80

tofublues said on July 27, 2011 at 9:04 p.m.

I always wanted to know what Mike Ross did besides gaming. This is an amazing documentary! Keep up those salty runbacks Mike! Keep exposing those frauds

#81

Gameplan said on July 27, 2011 at 9:51 p.m.

Nice! finally got to see this one and it was well worth the wait. It's one of the best documentaries I've ever seen, not just about gaming but about any subject. Mad props to all the people involved and of course to Mike "People's Champ" Ross. I believe! :)

#82

trplem19 said on July 27, 2011 at 9:56 p.m.

i knew mike ross was good but i never knew what drove him to be so talented great story i will watch again

#83

throughsilence said on July 27, 2011 at 10:15 p.m.

I always liked Mike Ross. Dude has a lot of charisma, and is super humble. Rare qualities these days. Rooting for him this years EVO. Going to be fun to watch.

#84

throughsilence said on July 27, 2011 at 10:17 p.m.

Mint documentary. Love this guy, always so charismatic and humble. Rare qualities indeed. Will be rooting for him this years EVO.

#85

ddrt said on July 27, 2011 at 10:22 p.m.

Great video. I got my Mike Ross fix for the evening.

#86

Zombie4u said on July 27, 2011 at 10:50 p.m.

Fantastic! Excellent documentary! Excellent human being! You go Mike Ross!! Good luck at EVO again this year man!

#87

ado said on July 27, 2011 at 11:31 p.m.

I BELIEVE

#88

SrAbuguet said on July 28, 2011 at 12:10 a.m.

I feel great after watching this, there's no doubt Mike is the true "People's champ". It's not a matter if he lose this weekend, hell be the champ forever because he never stops, keeps on fighting. Apart from that this recent year hes been doin a lot for the community.

I have nothing to do with the game anymore, I give all my time to my work, studies and travelling, so I never have the time to train, Im a casual SF player (a good one). But maaan, whatever it happens in the future, Im sure I want to be the "Mike Ross" of my community. Cant wait for this weekend, Ill follow this community till the end, and if someday Im lucky, I think I want to meet this people on EVO 2099 or something.

JC from Mexico

#89

Glenburg said on July 28, 2011 at 12:17 a.m.

@3,
I agree. This was an amazing showing of what it's like to walk in the shoes of Mike Ross. I like that he's a very humble player and sets personal goals for himself. He's an inspiration to up and comers and pro players alike.

#90

Taxattack123 said on July 28, 2011 at 2:48 a.m.

I <3 Mike. That part where the cancer survivor inspiring him to keep going was really touching. Great documentary, really put together well.

#91

keyzerjose said on July 28, 2011 at 8:09 a.m.

Mike Ross is the man

#92

keyzerjose said on July 28, 2011 at 9:20 a.m.

it would of been cool if they added when he beat daigo at seasons beating :)

#93

senpai said on July 28, 2011 at 12:15 p.m.

lol the fact there is so much love for mike is dope. the flick was dope too. good shht.

#94

ManaSamaSRK said on July 28, 2011 at 1:32 p.m.

Gee wiz, this is why I love the community! Mike Ross is such an inspirational man. He even put a friend of mine to tears! She was really emotionally heartfelt by it, but for good reason. Mike, you're the best in the world! I've believed in you since Gamestop nationals and I will continue believing throughout tomorrow >D. TOP 8 2 YEARS IN A ROW. LETS GO!

#95

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