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AI Verdict

Verdict
Winner
60% confidence
Score
21

This is a highly debatable classic where the final verdict often boils down to stylistic preference. While Steams began with a flurry of intricate schemes that controlled the room, the consensus among viewers is that Anubiis successfully weathered the early storm and finished much stronger. Anubiis is widely seen as taking the third round in dominant fashion with an all-time classic scheme, which for many was enough to secure the win. The widespread fan perception that Steams was heavily 'gassed' by his entourage also swayed the at-home audience in Anubiis's favor.

Round-by-Round
Rd 1Steams
Steams came out of the gate firing with a complex, rapid-fire delivery. His intricate schemes and wordplay immediately captured the energy in the room, setting a high lyrical bar from the start.
The most contentious round of the battle. Steams continued his scheme-heavy approach, including a controversial 'Kamehameha' line that confused many fans. Anubiis found his rhythm, landing clearer, more direct punches that began to turn the momentum in his favor.
A legendary, battle-defining round from Anubiis. His masterful Dragon Ball Z scheme is hailed by fans as an all-time great and completely took over the battle, sealing the victory in the eyes of many. A clear round for Anubiis that lives on in URL history.
Analysis

In what fans have since cemented as an underrated classic, Brooklyn's Steams and Flint's Anubiis delivered a bar-heavy lyrical war that became a defining battle for the URL PG era. The matchup was a quintessential clash of styles: Steams brought a rapid-fire, ultra-complex scheming approach, backed by a vocal crew that kept the energy high. Anubiis countered with a more direct, hard-hitting punchline style that built momentum as the battle wore on.

The building was rocking for the hometown favorite Steams from the jump, but many viewers argued his performance was artificially propped up by excessive 'gassing' from his corner, a point of contention that still fuels debate. The narrative of the battle saw Steams take an early lead before Anubiis found his footing and began landing cleaner shots. The entire affair culminated in a legendary third round from Anubiis, who dropped a masterful Dragon Ball Z scheme that left the crowd—and Steams himself—visibly stunned.

While the winner is still argued in comment sections years later, the consensus often gives Anubiis the W for his monumental finish, proving that a classic final chapter can redefine the whole story.

01Anubiis delivers his legendary Dragon Ball Z scheme in the third round, which is widely considered the best round of the battle and a classic moment in the PG era.
02Steams' entourage is accused of heavily 'gassing' his bars, creating a live reaction that many viewers felt was overblown. Smack's disapproving facial expression towards a hype man became a talking point.
03The battle becomes a showcase for anime fans, with both battlers dropping numerous references to Dragon Ball Z and Fullmetal Alchemist, which landed well with the crowd.
What fans loved
  • Anubiis's legendary 3rd round Dragon Ball Z scheme.
  • The battle's status as an underrated 'classic' with high replay value.
  • The sheer density of bars and intricate writing from both competitors.
  • The well-received anime references that connected with the audience.
Criticisms
  • Steams' crew was accused of excessive 'gassing', creating a biased live atmosphere.
  • Steams' delivery was often too fast and his complex schemes were considered 'reaches' or difficult to understand.
  • Anubiis was criticized by some for having a style and delivery too similar to battle rapper JC.
  • Steams' material contained geographical errors, dissing Detroit when Anubiis is from Flint.

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