United States Jan 10, 2016

StopostovsStex

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Verdict
Winner
90% confidence
Score
21

Based on the overwhelming fan consensus, Stoposto was the clear winner. Viewers almost universally condemned the judges' official decision, citing Stoposto's superior wordplay, creative schemes (like his Pokemon angle), and Stex's choke in the third round. The fan sentiment points to a decisive 'robbery' in favor of Stoposto.

Round-by-Round
Rd 1StopostoFans heavily favored Stoposto in the first round, celebrating his intricate Pokemon scheme and clever wordplay. Stex's approach was seen as more basic in comparison.
Rd 2StopostoStoposto continued to build momentum in the second, with fans again praising his creative angles and delivery. The sentiment was that he clearly out-barred Stex in this round as well.
Rd 3StexThis was the most contentious round. While many fans point out that Stex choked, some felt Stoposto's aggressive approach and repeated angles about teeth fell flat. Stex edged this round for some viewers despite the stumble, though many still gave it to Stoposto.
Analysis

This clash between Stoposto and Stex has gone down in Rap Skillz history not for the bars, but for the verdict. Stoposto entered the ring with a pen full of creative wordplay and elaborate schemes, most notably a crowd-pleasing Pokemon angle that showcased his unique style. Stex countered with a more direct, straightforward approach, but his material was widely seen by the online audience as cliché and simplistic.

The battle reached a fever pitch of controversy following the judges' decision. Despite a clear choke from Stex in the final round and what fans perceived as a dominant 2-1 or even 3-0 performance from Stoposto, the judges awarded the victory to Stex. The online reaction was immediate and unified, with viewers flooding the comments to decry the 'robbery' and question the judges' credibility.

The event became a defining moment in Stoposto's early career, casting him as a fan-favorite underdog repeatedly denied his rightful wins by questionable judging.

01Stoposto unleashes a complex scheme weaving in numerous Pokemon references, which was widely celebrated by fans as a creative high point.
02Stex delivers the line 'Moje linije su skupe, tvoje linije su glupe' (My lines are expensive, your lines are stupid), which was heavily criticized by viewers as being childish and simplistic.
03Stex visibly chokes during his third round, a moment fans felt should have cost him the battle but was seemingly ignored by the judges.
04Stoposto lands a memorable punchline about Stex's teeth: 'na crno-bijelom videu ti se zute zubi' (on a black and white video, your teeth are yellow).
What fans loved
  • Viewers overwhelmingly praised Stoposto's creative writing and intricate wordplay throughout the battle.
  • Stoposto's first-round Pokemon scheme was widely considered the best angle of the night.
  • Fans noted the strong and positive crowd reaction for Stoposto's material.
  • Stex was commended by a minority of fans for his flow and some of his punches, despite the overall criticism.
Criticisms
  • The judges' decision to award the win to Stex was almost universally condemned by the online audience.
  • Fans widely criticized Stex's bars for being simplistic and full of clichés.
  • Viewers were frustrated that Stex's noticeable choke in the third round was seemingly ignored by the judges.
  • Some fans felt that Stoposto overused the angles about his opponent's teeth across his three rounds.

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