United States Jun 22, 2014

SteamsvsAve

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Community Verdict

Verdict
Winner
85% confidence
Score
2–1

Ave secured a decisive victory according to the fan consensus, capitalizing on Steams' frequent stumbles and pacing issues. Ave's consistency and hard-hitting delivery won over the crowd despite a few memory slips of his own.

Round-by-Round
Rd 1AveFans generally gave the first round to Ave, citing his strong opening and Steams' early pacing issues.
Rd 2AveBoth rappers struggled with their material in this round, but viewers felt Ave hit harder and had a more recoverable stumble compared to Steams' heavy chokes.
Rd 3SteamsSteams found his footing and delivered his best material of the battle here, earning him the third round on many scorecards, though Ave remained highly competitive.
Analysis

In a highly anticipated Coloradorap matchup, Ave and Steams squared off in a battle that showcased both elite penmanship and the harsh realities of memory slips. Ave came into the matchup with a chip on his shoulder, delivering aggressive, direct material that fans compared to a prime T-Rex. His consistency and commanding presence dictated the pace of the battle from the jump, earning him heavy praise from the audience.

Steams, known for his complex writing and intricate setups, struggled to find his rhythm early on. Fans noted that his tendency to rush his delivery led to unfortunate stumbles, severely undercutting the impact of his dense lyricism. Despite these pacing issues, Steams managed to fight back in the third round, reminding the audience of his undeniable talent when he finally settled into his pocket.

Ultimately, the consensus pointed to a clear victory for Ave. While the battle was occasionally bogged down by memory issues on both sides, Ave's ability to recover and land heavy punches earned him the nod. The matchup remains a notable entry in both rappers' catalogs, highlighting Ave's steady rise and Steams' need for cleaner execution.

01Ave makes a notable comment about his future league aspirations, stating he would not sign with Smack/URL.
02Both rappers suffer from memory issues in the second round, disrupting the momentum of the battle.
03Ave delivers a sequence with aggressive, talk-heavy delivery that fans heavily praised and compared to prime T-Rex.
What fans loved
  • Fans praised Ave for his aggressive, direct delivery, with several comparing his style to a prime T-Rex.
  • Steams received credit for his complex pen game and intricate writing, particularly when he found his rhythm in the third round.
  • Many viewers noted Ave's rapid progression and consistency, calling for him to get bigger opportunities on major platforms.
Criticisms
  • Several comments pointed out severe issues with memory and pacing, noting that both rappers suffered from momentum-killing stumbles.
  • Steams was frequently critiqued for rushing his delivery, which fans felt made his complex bars difficult to digest and led to his mistakes.
  • A notable portion of the audience expressed disappointment with the event's production quality, specifically criticizing the editing and the presence of the ring card girl.

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