Raptor WarhurstvsBig Kannon
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This was a highly debatable classic with strong fan support for both sides. Raptor Warhurst gets the narrow decision due to a slight majority of fan scorecards favoring his dense, aggressive bar-work, particularly in the first two rounds. However, Big Kannon's performance, humor, and standout moments made a compelling case, with many awarding him the battle 2-1 as well.
In what many fans consider an underrated classic from the Don't Flop archives, Manchester's Raptor Warhurst and Chicago's Big Kannon delivered a highly debatable and entertaining clash. The battle was a quintessential style matchup, pitting Raptor's dense, multi-syllabic, bar-heavy aggression against Kannon's charismatic performance, humor, and well-rounded delivery. Raptor came out firing, impressing the crowd with relentless schemes, while Kannon countered with expert showmanship and haymakers that landed hard, like his famed 'Vince Carter' line.
The fan verdict remains split down the middle to this day, with many calling it 2-1 either way. The most persistent discussion point, however, was the constant comparison of Raptor's style, flow, and look to fellow Manchester MC Shotty Horroh, a comparison that divided fans on whether it was a regional similarity or stylistic imitation.
- Fans overwhelmingly praised the battle as a classic and one of Don't Flop's most underrated gems.
- Big Kannon's performance, humor, and respect for the UK scene were widely commended by viewers.
- Raptor's dense lyricism and intricate schemes, especially in his first two rounds, were seen as top-tier.
- Kannon's 'Vince Carter' bar was frequently cited as the best line of the battle.
- The most common point of contention was Raptor's strong resemblance in style, sound, and appearance to Shotty Horroh.
- Several viewers pointed out that some of Raptor's schemes were very similar to bars used previously by other battlers.
- Some fans felt the UK crowd didn't react appropriately to some of Big Kannon's more American-centric references.
- A few comments noted that Raptor's fast-paced delivery sometimes made it difficult to catch all his punches on first viewing.
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