SFV: DNG | Itabashi Zangief vs AW | Nemo- Capcom Cup 2017 Top 8 - CPT2017

Itabashi Zangief's grappler pressure meets its match against Nemo's zoning game in this Capcom Cup 2017 Top 8 clash. The DNG player demonstrates why the Red Cyclone remains a threat in Street Fighter V's neutral, closing distance through a combination of forward momentum and well-timed command grabs. Nemo counters with spacing control and projectile management, forcing Zangief into defensive situations where a single mistake creates openings for punishing combos. The match showcases how matchup knowledge determines the pace—Zangief's toolkit demands aggression, while Nemo's character rewards patience. Both players navigate the tension between committing to block strings and maintaining threat range, with the stock management adding urgency to every exchange. This is competitive Street Fighter V at the CPT's highest level, where character archetypes clash and reading your opponent's next move becomes the deciding factor.