an opponent of a similar nature

I got beaten in dead or alive 4 for the 2nd time in a row by the same guy. It is frustrating while at the same time extremely motivating. I haven't had an opponent that I had so much fun fighting against in a very very long time. The major bummer is that I had played the game much more than he does but he catches on really quick. Makes me wonder whether Japanese are good with fighting games by birth or sth. Anyways, I've got a solid reason to pick up the game once again. Competative gaming is fun indeed