Go-Rilla Warfare Markham, Illinois, United States Feb 21, 2016

Young KannonvsJohn John Da Don

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AI Verdict

Verdict
Winner
90% confidence
Score
21

The overwhelming fan consensus points to a clear victory for Young Kannon, with many calling it a 2-1 or a 3-0 'body.' Commenters repeatedly praised Kannon's energy and complex bars, while criticizing John John Da Don for a 'light' performance and multiple allegations of using recycled or 'stolen' bars, which severely undercut his rounds.

Round-by-Round
Rd 1Young KannonFans overwhelmingly gave this round to Kannon, citing that he 'spazzed' right from the start. His intricate schemes and heavy punches, like the 'Cartel/barbell' line, set a dominant tone that John John couldn't match.
Rd 2Young KannonKannon continued his momentum into the second. This round was particularly damaging for JJDD, as fans pointed out multiple instances of what they considered stolen bars from other battlers, derailing any impact his material might have had.
Rd 3John John Da DonEven fans who had Kannon winning clearly noted that JJDD's third round was 'fire.' He showed the consistency he's known for in this round, narrowly avoiding a 3-0 loss by delivering his strongest material of the battle.
Analysis

In a battle that put the whole culture on notice, Chicago's Young Kannon delivered a star-making performance against the veteran John John Da Don. From the opening round, YK was on a different level, coming with an energy and pen game that left JJDD on his heels. Kannon's rounds were packed with haymakers, from his now-classic Jordan 3-peat scheme to his 'Cartel/barbell' punch that had fans running it back.

For his part, John John, a model of top-tier consistency, appeared to have an uncharacteristically 'lite' night. His performance was further marred by widespread fan accusations of using stolen material, a cardinal sin in the battle rap arena. While JJDD managed to rally with a 'fire' third round that showed glimpses of the Bullpen leader fans know, it was too little, too late.

The night belonged to Young Kannon, who cooked from start to finish and walked away with a definitive win that elevated his stock in a major way.

01Young Kannon's '91 Jordan 3-peat scheme: 'I'll lake her (Laker), then blaze her (Blazer), son (Sun), THAT's THE 3 PEAT!' was a heavily quoted moment, praised for its clever wordplay.
02Allegations surfaced in the comments that John John Da Don stole lines in his second round from battlers JC and Conceited, which became a major talking point and soured his performance for many viewers.
03Kannon's 'Chinese checkerboard' line was repeatedly called out as a 'nasty' and standout bar that showcased his creative angling.
04Kannon landed a hard-hitting punch with, '...pull up with the Cartel, get steel rounds on both sides, that's a barbell,' which was celebrated by fans for its grit and imagery.
What fans loved
  • Young Kannon's breakout performance, with many calling him underrated.
  • Kannon's creative and complex bar writing, specifically the Jordan scheme and Papa John line.
  • The high energy of the battle, considered by some to be the best of the event.
Criticisms
  • John John Da Don's performance was widely seen as 'light' and underwhelming.
  • Numerous fans accused John John of stealing bars from other battlers.
  • A general feeling that JJDD did not take his opponent seriously enough.

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