I give Gouken a 5.5 advantage in this match up. Sagat does a good job of controlling the space with his fireballs and is known for his high damage output but Gouken outshines him in both of these categories.
Gouken wins the zoning game as Sagat has gained some recovery on his Tiger Shots making him more susceptible to dash punches and jump ins. Furthermore, Sagat is extremely tall and has a higher hurtbox than most of the cast so Gouken's instant air tatsu can be a major problem for him. This match is mostly about fireballs and special moves for Gouken. Stay away from resorting to normals if possible.
I give Gouken a 5.5 advantage in this match up. Sagat does a good job of controlling the space with his fireballs and is known for his high damage output but Gouken outshines him in both of these categories.
Gouken wins the zoning game as Sagat has gained some recovery on his Tiger Shots making him more susceptible to dash punches and jump ins. Furthermore, Sagat is extremely tall and has a higher hurtbox than most of the cast so Gouken's instant air tatsu can be a major problem for him. This match is mostly about fireballs and special moves for Gouken. Stay away from resorting to normals if possible.