Toronto, Ontario, Canada Mar 28, 2016

Bishop BrigantevsPass

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Community Verdict

Verdict
Winner
90% confidence
Score
30

The fan consensus is overwhelmingly in favor of Pass, with most calling it a clear 3-0 victory. Despite some comments suggesting Pass wasn't at his absolute best and had a stumble, his material, haymakers, and overall performance were considered far superior to Bishop Brigante's.

Round-by-Round
Rd 1PassPass established control early with a comfortable performance and sharper punches. Bishop's round was perceived as having less impact and a less engaging delivery.
Rd 2PassWhile a few fans gave Bishop credit for his second round, Pass landed more significant punches, including a memorable 'sacrilegious' bar that generated significant reaction.
Rd 3PassPass had a noticeable stumble in this round, which gave Bishop an opening. However, Pass recovered with what many fans called the line of the battle—a chess scheme about a bishop crossing the king—which effectively sealed the win.
Analysis

In a battle that fans largely viewed as a mismatch, Pass secured a dominant victory over KOTD host Bishop Brigante at Blackout 6ix. The sentiment online was that Pass didn't even need to bring his A-game to comfortably handle his opponent, cruising through rounds with his signature laid-back style punctuated by heavy-hitting bars. Despite a minor stumble in the third, Pass delivered what was universally hailed as the moment of the night: a devastating chess scheme that perfectly flipped Bishop's name and alleged behind-the-scenes moves against him.

For his part, Bishop Brigante faced a tough crowd both in the building and in the comment section. While a small contingent of fans gave him credit for having some decent lines and for stepping in the ring against a top-tier opponent, the overwhelming majority found his performance and delivery to be underwhelming. The battle ultimately reinforced Pass's reputation as one of the most skilled writers in the sport and left many questioning the booking decision, with fans calling for Pass to get a title shot against a more formidable opponent.

01Pass's third-round chess scheme, culminating in the line '...in chess the only way the bishop can move ahead is to cross the king,' was widely cited as the knockout blow of the battle.
02In the second round, Pass got a strong reaction for his 'Your girl worships my balls, she's sacrilegious' line.
03Bishop Brigante mentioned Pass's wife and kids, which visibly angered Pass and led to a more aggressive and personal tone in his subsequent bars.
What fans loved
  • Pass's third-round chess scheme was overwhelmingly praised as a classic, battle-winning moment.
  • Many fans noted that Pass secured a clear victory without appearing to perform at his full potential.
  • A few viewers gave Bishop Brigante credit for having some clever lines, such as his 'my oldest son is you' bar.
  • Pass's 'sacrilegious' bar in the second round was frequently mentioned as a highlight.
  • The use of music from The Jacka for Pass's intro was appreciated by Bay Area hip-hop fans.
Criticisms
  • A significant number of comments were critical of Bishop Brigante's performance, delivery, and overall rapping ability.
  • Many fans questioned the decision to book this matchup, viewing it as a waste of Pass's talent.
  • Several viewers pointed out that Pass seemed to take the battle lightly and was not as prepared as usual.
  • Pass's stumble in the third round was noted, though most felt he recovered exceptionally well.
  • Some comments suggested that Bishop's material and style felt dated.

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