Olivier Hay

Luffy (Louffy)
Olivier Hay
Status Active
Date of birth (1986-12-12) December 12, 1986
Hometown Vitry-sur-Seine, France
Nationality French
Current team Red Bull
Games Ultra Street Fighter IV, The King of Fighters XIII
Career prize money ~US$ 39,435.38
Championships EVO 2014 (USF4)
Professional career
2014 - 2016 Meltdown
2012 - 2013 WatchDaMatch
2012 - 2013 Mad Catz
2016 - present Redbull

Olivier Hay (born December 12, 1986), also known as Luffy or Louffy, is a French born Teochew[1][2] professional fighting games player who specializes in Street Fighter and King of Fighters.

He is famous for being the first Street Fighter IV player to bring the character Rose to competitive levels, and also for being the first European player to win one of the Evolution Championship Series (EVO) tournaments, being the 2014 champion.[3] Hay's reason for maining Rose is because he thinks that she looks attractive.[4]

While he prefers his nickname to be spelt Luffy, some French Internet medias spell his nickname as Louffy to avoid confusion with the One Piece character, whom he took his nickname from.[5] Hay is well known for using a PS1 controller as his controller of choice.[6] Hay has a pet dog named RADIO in which he will dedicate his tournament victories to.[7]

Hay became so dominant in the European Street Fighter scene to the point that he had a tournament dedicated to him called "The Luffy Beatdown Special" in which Hay placed 7th.[8] He left Team Meltdown on January 2, 2016.[9]

On January 1, 2016, Hay left Meltdown after his strong resume with the team. Hay's reason for this departure is that he was offered sponsorships in advance. Hay has deconfirmed Team YP as his future sponsorship. He is currently sponsored by RedBull. [10][11]

Notable Street Fighter IV tournament results

[12]

2010

Luffy's Rose got noticed for the first time by sending Daigo Umehara in the loser's bracket in the 2010 edition of the World Game Cup tournament series in Cannes.

2013

2014

2015

Notable King of Fighters XIII tournament results

[12]

2013

2014

2015

References

  1. ↑ https://ask.fm/Luffy086/answers/116460148441
  2. ↑ https://ask.fm/Luffy086/answers/117514827481
  3. 1 2 "MD | Louffy Brings Home the First Evolution Trophy in Street Fighter History to France". Capcom Pro Tour. July 18, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  4. ↑ http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/a-conversation-with-evos-sf4-grand-finals-winner-m/1100-4976/
  5. ↑ https://capcomprotour.com/player/?player=6997&lang=
  6. ↑ http://kotaku.com/the-2014-evo-champ-just-won-using-a-ps1-controller-1604535870
  7. ↑ http://madcatz.com/players/olivier-luffy-hay/
  8. ↑ USD. "The Luffy Beatdown Special". shoryuken.com. Shoryuken. Retrieved 2015-12-20.
  9. ↑ Rosen, Daniel (January 2, 2015). "Luffy parts ways with Team Meltdown". TheScore eSports. TheScore Inc.
  10. ↑ Walker, Ian. "Luffy Parts Ways with Meltdown". shoryuken.com. Shoryuken. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  11. ↑ Walker, Ian. "Luffy Left Meltdown to Pursue Other Sponsorships". shoryuken.com. Shoryuken. Retrieved 2016-01-07.
  12. 1 2 http://www.maxoplata.net/player/625
  13. ↑ "Capcom Cup 2014 Results". Shoryuken.com. December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  14. ↑ Taylor, Nicholas (November 28, 2015). "Dreamhack Winter 2015 results". EventHubs. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Kazunoko wins Capcom Cup 2015". Capcom Pro Tour. December 6, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
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