Go-Rilla Warfare Markham, Illinois, United States Apr 17, 2016

Big KannonvsCharlie Clips

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AI Verdict

Verdict
Winner
85% confidence
Score
30

Based on fan reception, Big Kannon secured a clear victory through superior preparation and focus. Charlie Clips was widely criticized for freestyling the entire battle and delivering a low-effort performance, which wasn't enough to overcome Kannon's more structured and direct rounds. While Clips had moments of brilliance, the consensus is that Kannon took the battle more seriously and his material reflected that.

Round-by-Round
Rd 1Big KannonKannon came out of the gate with prepared material that set the tone. Clips appeared to be feeling out the room and relying on freestyles, which didn't land with the quiet crowd.
Rd 2Big KannonMore of the same. Kannon's consistency and writing were the difference-makers. Clips dropped some notable lines, like his 'Saved by the Bell' scheme, but it wasn't enough to win the round against Kannon's steady attack.
Rd 3Big KannonClips' strongest round, where his freestyle ability was on full display and landed some solid haymakers. However, comments suggest Kannon's third round was more impactful, possibly getting personal and throwing Clips off his game to secure the round and the battle.
Analysis

What should have been a marquee matchup on Go-Rilla Warfare turned into a battle that most fans wish would be locked in a vault forever. The bout between the legendary Charlie Clips and the veteran Big Kannon was plagued by an incredibly quiet crowd and a performance from Clips that felt more like a sparring session than a main event clash. Big Kannon came prepared, delivering solid, written rounds that ultimately earned him the victory in the eyes of the public.

Clips, on the other hand, leaned heavily on his elite freestyle ability, which produced a few memorable moments like his 'Saved By The Bell' scheme, but largely came off as uninspired and low-effort. While Kannon got his hand raised, the dead atmosphere and lack of classic moments meant the real loser was the audience. This was a battle with immense potential on paper that unfortunately fell flat in execution, leaving a forgettable stain on both emcees' records.

01Charlie Clips' 'Saved By The Bell' scheme was frequently cited as a highlight of the battle, a moment of clever writing in an otherwise uninspired performance.
02The overwhelmingly quiet and unresponsive crowd heavily impacted the energy of the battle, with many fans blaming the atmosphere for the low-quality affair.
03Big Kannon's 'Which room I'm in' scheme was a standout moment for him, showcasing his writing and performance ability.
04Charlie Clips was perceived to have freestyled the majority, if not all, of his material, leading to a performance that fans felt was lazy and unprepared.
05Clips landed a joke about Big Kannon crying that was noted by fans as being hilarious, showing a flash of his trademark comedic timing.
What fans loved
  • Charlie Clips' elite ability to freestyle entire rounds.
  • Specific schemes like Clips' 'Saved By The Bell' bar and Kannon's 'Which room I'm in' angle.
  • Big Kannon's overall preparation and performance.
Criticisms
  • The battle was overwhelmingly considered boring, trash, and 'vault-worthy'.
  • The crowd was extremely quiet and unresponsive, killing the energy of the event.
  • Charlie Clips was seen as lazy, unprepared, and disrespectful for not writing for the battle.
  • The battle failed to live up to the high expectations for the matchup.
  • The league's long delay in releasing the footage.

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