Manhattan, New York, United States
Event: Nov 4, 2017Released: Nov 20, 2017

Bigg KvsO-Red

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Winner
58% confidence
Score
21

This was a highly debatable and controversial battle, with strong arguments for both sides. The fan consensus slightly favors O-Red due to him creating the single biggest moment of the night with his 'O-Solo' translation scheme. While Bigg K was consistently sharp with his punches, his lengthy third-round story about O-Red in a bathroom was seen as a critical misstep by many viewers, costing him crucial momentum.

Round-by-Round
Rd 1O-RedA classic round that is still debated. Bigg K was landing his signature punches, but O-Red's creative 'translation' gimmick paid off with the legendary 'O-Solo' bar, which was enough to shake the room and give him the edge.
Rd 2Bigg KBoth battlers had a lighter, shorter second round. K edges it with his comedic angles, particularly the story about O-Red working security and telling skateboarders to 'get back from the steps,' which landed well with the crowd.
Rd 3O-RedBigg K's round was a big gamble that didn't pay off for most fans. His entire round was a long story about O-Red in the bathroom, which many found to be a weak angle. O-Red's material was more direct and landed harder, securing him the round clearly.
Analysis

In a highly anticipated clash of styles, puncher Bigg K and schemer O-Red delivered a contentious classic on the RBE stage that fans still debate years later. The battle was defined by huge moments and polarizing tactics. O-Red's first round set the internet on fire with his now-famous 'translation' gimmick, building up to the legendary 'O-Solo' bar that many called the line of the year.

Bigg K countered with his patented brand of aggressive, in-your-face punchlines and hilarious stories, finding his own pockets of success. However, the battle's trajectory shifted dramatically in the third. K gambled on a long, drawn-out storytelling angle about an embarrassing bathroom incident involving O-Red, a move that many fans felt fell flat and squandered the round.

This strategic misstep, combined with O-Red's more impactful haymakers, ultimately tilted the fan verdict in his favor in one of the most argued-about RBE battles ever.

01O-Red's creative 'translation' scheme in his first round, which culminated in the massive punchline: 'One nigga bring two... nah O solo!'
02Bigg K dedicates his entire third round to a detailed story about O-Red having an emergency in a venue bathroom, an angle that proved highly divisive among fans.
03The constant fan commentary and jokes surrounding O-Red's unique, dress-like outfit, which became a memorable aspect of the battle.
04Bigg K dismissively yells 'THAT SHIT GARBAGE!' during O-Red's translation setup, just moments before O-Red lands the room-shaking payoff.
What fans loved
  • O-Red's 'translation' scheme leading to the 'O-Solo' bar was hailed as a moment of creative genius and the highlight of the battle.
  • Bigg K's comedic angles and storytelling, like the 'get back from the steps' line, were praised for being both funny and effective.
  • The clash was widely considered a classic and high-quality matchup, with significant replay value for fans.
  • Fans appreciated the dynamic of two top-tier battlers with distinct styles going head-to-head on the RBE stage.
Criticisms
  • Bigg K's third-round story about O-Red in the bathroom was widely seen as a weak, ineffective angle that wasted the entire round.
  • O-Red's choice of attire became a major distraction and a running joke throughout the comments.
  • Some viewers felt the battle as a whole did not live up to the massive 'battle of the year' hype that preceded it.
  • Bigg K's animated and sometimes dismissive reactions during his opponent's rounds were criticized by some as poor sportsmanship.

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