Itabashi Zangief (Zangief) vs. Daigo (Guile) - Top 8 - Capcom Pro Tour 2021 Japan 1

[@CapcomFighters]

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[@hiphopexorcist]

One of the best matches of all time! Kept me on the edge of my seat! This is what Street Fighter is all about!

[@gravity-zero2917]

Wow, I didn't believe in itabashi after only 1 more round left...shows how rookie I am in SF.

[@katlegomatamela]

One of the best matches this tournament

[@yitoji]

One of the best SFV matches of all time, amazing job by both players. Itabashi is incredible, wow.

[@augustocesar5191]

All top 8 matches where incredible but this one was the best ngl

[@themosthighvaluemaninthega9048]

It's always a joy to watch Itabashi-San

[@LandoDaLover]

Daigo vs Itazan are the most entertaining matches.

[@gpmegaman]

Yeah I love watching daigo spam fire ball and occasionally flash kicking for 5 minutes, fr tho idk how anybody could find his style entertaining

[@augustocesar5191]

@@gpmegaman That's just how Guile works, tf are you expecting?

[@michaelromeo9567]

ITAZAN..! 💖

[@friendofphi]

Itabshi uses 1/3 of a live bar (and a bunch of grey) to walk daigo across the whole screen to land one jab. So much patience 17:30

[@はまー-q3x]

Itazan survived 6 match points against Daigo.. such a clutch player😳

[@speedsterh]

The best match I've seen in a long time. Itazan's spectacular patience gave me goose bumps. Grand final worthy

[@zodiaction8419]

Damn.... If you wanna play with Gief you gotta be patient as hell....wow what a comeback....

[@user-tn4pr4gu3t]

This got be the BEST comeback ever by a long stretch

[@Jaryism]

Daigo started throwing that hard, pretty lucky

[@5dollarshake263]

Easily one of the best matches ever.

[@Jaryism]

not eve close

[@NotTheWheel]

Even Capcom knows this was one of the best sets of SFV

[@N13J]

Itazan eating all the booms and keep walking strike fear even to the beast himself. Amazing match, recommended for anyone who love fgc.

[@elest23]

This man itazan literally walked forward for a mix up and it worked 😭

[@MrStalyn]

This is why I love Street Fighter. What a great match.

[@AsiaDanceScene]

When I first learned SF I hated these types of matches, now that I'm better these kind of super intense matches where they fight for every pixel of screen are my favorites.

[@superpanda7684]

Projectiles spammer is thr worst

[@blackpants7385]

@@superpanda7684 ?

[@user-wy1et9dk9w]

@@superpanda7684 what are you gonna do walk up to gief lol?

[@fujineetomori]

@@superpanda7684 skill issue

[@TheSteinbitt]

@@superpanda7684 noob detected

[@jratma]

Wow this was so hype! Great commentary, too. I feel like I haven't seen this much excitement out of James in a while.

[@southernfadearcade4907]

Man diago was playing on another level too, what a comeback..

[@markc3206]

Bro Daigo plays on the same level everytime. That's why itazan knows him so well.

[@Aranarth78]

@@markc3206 And yet, all other world class players don't seem to know Daigo that well. Go figure! 😉

[@markc3206]

@@Aranarth78 yes they do that’s why Daigo haven’t won capcom in a long time.

[@sheercold26]

@@Aranarth78 ...what are you talking about?

[@Aranarth78]

@@sheercold26 I'm saying that if Daigo was always doing the same thing over and over like Mark C is implying, then he would have not been able to reach top 8 in Japan.

[@Darkhate913]

That was incredible absolute masterpiece of a comeback by Itabashi he had so much he was up against in that match up

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

Zangief is really a beast, all the chip damage and he never stop moving forward like a truck or something. I love the "big" character archetype, they are just too cool, a shame that Zangief supers are not that interesting in this game. The "Intercepted!" air grab in SF4 is one of the best ever, giant monster protecting the Russian skies!

[@Bertoleyus]

Siberian Blizzard is one of the coolest supers in any game. Final atomic buster was better than super suplex in V, too. The super suplex is just a little too simple.

[@RRRRRRRRR33]

@@Bertoleyus Yep, it's just one (long) movement, not really interesting. I am curious to see how flamboyant he will look in SF6, they had to animate Zangief in a really aggressive way, to make us feel the impact and weight

[@ensignd.crexote5350]

I haven’t played a fighting game in a decade. But love to watch the pros.

[@ensignd.crexote5350]

@Adnan Yusuf Thanks? I guess lol

[@drewwilliams8064]

Even though he gave up his 2-0 lead, daigo still played really well. He's one of my favorite streetfighter players ever, but itazan really worked for this one. Holy great match

[@willslouis2137]

OMFG I LOVE ITAZAN , zangief players are a glutton for pain how can you endure these match up and not leave this character bless your heart!!!

[@glauberluis2926]

The 2 players deserves to win. What a match!!! Respect!

[@emdawgz1]

That's the best match I've ever seen! Love Itazan!!!

[@KaijuLover85]

Itabashi with that 0-2 come back. Best zangief in the game!

[@Arches_Games]

Oh my GOD! Now this is the most intense fight between them I've ever seen👊🏻🧔🏻👍🏻 Itabashi or Itazan is the best Zangief in the world so far 💪🏻🧔🏻👍🏻

[@trainwreck9567]

Omg that was intense! Definitely another instant classic! I always enjoy watching these two play at such a high level 🔥🔥🔥

[@BajanCreation]

God Tier level, truly amazing the nerve of itazan.

[@yukowolfang8645]

Goof Street Fighter matches can always hype you up, that was a great game. Love to see a classic matchup too.

[@FlytoZenith]

That set was so good. The classic matchup is so great to watch. Great stuff from itabashi.

[@Pantherocroco]

So sad for Daigo but itabashi best Zangief ever

[@Rock-lp8lw]

Kichipa

[@TheShadowFireYoshi]

@@Rock-lp8lw itazan

[@Kingepticon]

Snake Eyez. When they nerf the character into the ground because you were cooking Japan for years.

[@willeysingleton3057]

Truly amazing

[@justterrell956]

It really looked like Diago had that game. But that come back was so nice, well played by both.

[@Diogo5245]

This was the most incredible match I've seen since daigo's legendary sf3 match!

[@yonslash457]

Have you seen his against Momochi in Stuntfest ?

[@raymondamoroso2049]

The one with chunli?

[@Sebastian-kb1vm]

Now that's what you call a come back

[@joselagos4435]

All right itabashi, you played patiently. And you knew how to read the movements of fleeing from Daigo. My congratulations. You play very well with zangief

[@Outrageon]

I knew this was gonna be a long set. Itabashi's Gief has been getting better vs Daigo's Guile.

[@rmglover3191]

The sheer will it takes to watch your character's health chip away all for a few choice hits. Itabashi drove that damn truck all the way cross country. Love both these players

[@JCintheBCC]

12:00 - "That was exactly what we needed to see from Itabashi. He need to take a little bit more risks." Never before spoken in history.

[@TEKKENFTW]

I see Itazan I click

[@jakesmith5278]

Holy f###!!!! What patience these two players have. What a match!!! One of the greatest fights I've ever seen in SF.

[@Muaito]

One of the best match ever played in this game

[@newatlantisrepublic6844]

James and Vicious almost sound like brothers 😂

[@TheDewaker]

Reverse 3-0 on Daigo's Guile with Zangief is just a sight to be hold ! Fucking Brilliant !

[@thickymcghee7681]

@17:47 I am on the edge of my seat, literally. Now I am wondering it was like for the actual players. Such an intense match.

[@tcr333]

Amazing comeback by itabashi

[@CrystalMang0]

Extremely intense. That zangirf was played so smart

[@AllEndsWellAB]

This is embodies the 'grappler life'!!! Most grappler players really ain't about that life.

[@GS-zb2ml]

match of the year, itabashi is crazy

[@danaltamirano2546]

17:36 Itazan said "No fear"

[@FJaypewpew]

Holy fuck right

[@neyviegas86]

Cara, como o Itabashi e mestre kkkkk

[@angelofechter5666]

omfg the panic at the end was insane what change of pace

[@gamesux420]

Fucking craziest match I've ever seen

[@mizanurrahman7556]

Itabashi... Incredible playing.....

[@superpanda7684]

Super true pro player

[@zerox615]

That second last round gave me a heart attack, lol. When both of their health were literally near zero and one touch from either player takes the win.....

[@Retor04]

17:30/17:50...imagina isso num evento lotado, o ginásio iria a loucura!! Grande Itabashi!! Esse cara é genial!! Não precisa levantar um troféu pra saber que ele é um monstro do street fighter.

[@EKEN55]

I love Itabashi's Zangief 💪. Itabashi's Gief is soo fucking talented it's insane. I refuse to play any one with that many mix-ups 😂

[@markabrams7936]

This was so good to watch. Seriously there should be a rematch, best fight I seen in a while.

[@jayo615]

I have never seen a better match of street fighter between my two favorite characters. Legendary set

[@howihowi]

This is THE BEST match I've EVER seen!!!

[@Go.el_Hadam]

Incredible match

[@danield6740]

*THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!*

[@thekrustaceox5181]

ONE health bar pixel both players both players on match point daamn

[@kelleycondon6504]

that was the sweetest comeback I've ever seen

[@janckerholy]

La bestia Daigo 🤘😎

[@hmrhuang]

MY GOD!!! Great match with awesome game commentary!!

[@tunikern6834]

Great stuff! I was rooting for Itabashi!

[@godfist314]

Daigo staying in spd range "RIGHT INTO THE DANGERZONE!"

[@khalidamajoud4114]

Daigo is a fighting games God. I mean, think about the longevity of his career, and how excellent he's always been.

[@carltonslaine7756]

Fantastic and brilliant Good battle. Very interesting big massive thanks.

[@Kevin-ok3sm]

Gief matches are the best. I love being chased down; always a thrill win or lose. 😂

[@DensilGrant]

I like how the commentators act as if they were top tier athletes now doing commentary.

[@karue7581]

GOAT set

[@jeetkundough6224]

OMg. The come back! Grapplers unite

[@hiroakihanyu]

what a match, nice

[@Spamcloud]

Using a charge character is so ridiculously difficult. Diago deserves credit for even attempting it.

[@dylanh.3793]

Saw the player pics and thought Itabashi was Nephew for a minute

[@SuperGojeto]

Itazan ❤️ Finally I have seen him lose so many times due to bad luck! This was top notch.

[@Rodox1618]

Que batalha incrível.

[@b3rgyp00]

Damn it took itazan 4 years, 2 Abigail nerfs, 4 zangief nerfs, and 2 Guille nerfs for him to finally beat daigo. Good job man long time coming

[@patricksmith6796]

Your Lord Daigo went down in flames great game play by Zangief Itazan.

[@ForteGX]

Crazy set.

[@nalege07]

great to see itabashi playing gief again man.

[@BeauMaa]

17:45 AMAZING！

[@shaideyfresh1]

Damn!!!! Great matches and great commentators!

[@LucianRudeboy]

Rewatching in 2022 just because

[@NBCNothingButCrap]

Itazan... not only his Zangief and Abigail is at INSANE LEVEL.. but Itabashi itself is the best SFV player.. WIN OR LOSE.. HE WILL LAUGH.

[@路人甲-g9s]

itazan! Love the sfv games you played!

[@henryericson7482]

Hype match though the audio was a bit scuffed. That constant screaming and low volume mumbling really needs a better compressor

[@BenaresMusic]

What amazing players

[@sugebeb]

Dont know why....there is some pleasing feeling when grapler player win against zoner 😀

[@AB-ho5rx]

Is always satisfying seeing Itazan win against Daigo's Guille with all the advantage that sonic booms gives him.

[@djgeniuswiz4862]

I need to get into the Tournaments

[@Y20XTongvaLand]

5:00 After that throw break for the rest of the round. Am I mistaken or was that some of best and most focused neutral on this channel. Despite the courage from Daigo, I think it took Itazan a lot to not go for an SPD or take big risks. Not taking a risk was a risk itself, I feel, and it paid off as much as it could before him losing the round. I was laughing in awe of the great play the whole way.

[@Darealpokgai]

does guile VT1 get lot of nerf? coz Daigo usually use VT1

[@gianangelomunizagavazquez8282]

No just the vt2 of guile has good antiair options for a ground game

[@saurabh75prakash]

Itazan, the mad genius!

[@SHAP00PIE]

2:15 man james chen's joke totally flew over vicious' head lol

[@exfuzion]

I want to see who is the best Zangief player in SFVCE , itabashi or hagijen can someone post it or send me the link xD

[@djalil38]

Street fighter match with James chen commentary is the best

[@MrStalyn]

The 2 commentators have similar voices. I can't tell who's talking when they're off camera.

[@kogoromori2494]

Perfekt itabashi

[@djcynk]

The comeback !!! Incredible !!!