Geechi GottivsA.Ward

In a highly anticipated rematch on home turf, Geechi Gotti's The Riot league played host to a lyrical war against the Christian sharpshooter, A. Ward. What unfolded was a certified classic and a strong Battle of the Year contender defined by a clash of styles and a test of wills against a partisan crowd.

A. Ward came out of the gates firing, delivering a masterful first round that immediately put the Crip icon on his heels. While Geechi, ever the professional, tapped into the electric home crowd to punch back and arguably claim the second with his patented authentic delivery, the night belonged to Ward's pen.

The final round saw Ward elevate his game with a dizzying display of complex schemes, from Roman history to boxing, that proved too much to overcome. Despite the crowd roaring for their hometown hero, the material spoke for itself. A.

Ward proved he could not only stand with battle rap's elite but out-write them in their own backyard, securing a decisive 2-1 victory in a battle that showcased lyricism, performance, and mutual respect at the highest level.