Martinski, 13, takes down pro PINYA on day one of Thaiger Uppercut 2026 - eGamers.io
13-year-old Martinski defeated professional player PINYA on day one of the Tekken 8 tournament at Thaiger Uppercut 2026 in Thailand.
The victory came during the first day of the Thaiger Uppercut 2026 tournament, which attracted 187 players including some of the best-known names in the Tekken scene. Martinski, who plays for Team ELITE, described the win over PINYA as one of the biggest achievements of his young career.
Social Media Sensation
Footage of the match quickly spread across social media, with many comments focusing on Martinski's distinctive haircut, which numerous fans noted resembles the character Kazuya Mishima from the game. One viral post on X highlighted the upset, though incorrectly listed Martinski's age as 12 rather than 13.
Mixed Results
Despite his victory over PINYA, Martinski acknowledged a loss to Lars of LMG MoB in the same post where he celebrated his win. 'I made a few mistakes in my match against LMG MoB's Lars, which gives me something to work on,' he said.
Tournament Continues
Martinski remains in the tournament heading into day two. His performance has drawn attention from experienced players like veteran fighter Kayane, who praised his skills earlier this year. Beyond singles competition, Martinski also placed ninth in the 3v3 team tournament alongside Magicyan and Blacklight.
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