Yoshi vs Zangief: who would win in a fist fight?
Pick the winner and how they win (TKO, DQ or decision), then see how everyone else called it.
Yoshi
“T. Yoshisaur Munchakoopas” · Nintendo · 1990 · about 5′3″ (160 cm), about 132 lb (60 kg)
Friendly green dinosaur and Mario’s loyal ride since Super Mario World. Swallows enemies whole with a long tongue and turns them into eggs. Nintendo has never published his measurements.
Zangief
“The Red Cyclone” · Street Fighter · 1991 · 7′0″ (213 cm), 256 lb (116 kg)
Russian pro wrestler who trains by wrestling bears in the Siberian snow. Loves his country, his muscles and the Spinning Piledriver.
The crowd
Nobody has called this one yet.
The AI’s verdict (spoiler)
Zangief by TKO. Yoshi flutter-jumps bravely, legs pedalling, but Zangief is 56 kg heavier and has faced actual bears. In round two a right hand lands, the referee stops it, and Zangief celebrates with a dance while Yoshi's tongue lolls out.
Fair fight? Tie one of Zangief's arms behind his back and make it a points contest, so Yoshi's flutter-jumping and dodging can actually score.
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