Grand Championship Round Three Review! - Lets Beef

**RULE** · #1 03-15-2014, 04:51 AM

The third round was an absolute banger. We had closely contested battles, landslide victories and the Grand championship picture is starting to come into focus.

So lets now lets get into the best (and worst) of the Grand Championship round three!

Dissizit Vs Obey

Both battlers brought some bangers in this one, but the real story was the coming-of-age of Dissizit's tournament run. This championship called upon the new era to stand up and be counted, and Dissizit's massacre of Obey was a strong statement of intention.

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ILLoKWENT Vs MAN DOWN

This battle was a fantastic display from both Grand Championship hopefuls. The unstoppable Illo came up against the on-form MAN DOWN, in arguably the best battle of the tournament so far. In the end, MAN DOWN managed to toppled the LBT Champion, leaving the tournament without its favourite for the next stage.

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LOCKHART Vs Wonderbred

The closest end result in the whole tournament, saw Wonderbred bring out perhaps his finest verse to date, and used it against last years runner-up who also came with a signature drop. The battle was decided by a mere two percent, and although LOCKHART goes through to the quarter final, Wonderbred is the one who walks away with a significantly raised profile.

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Manhattan Vs WarSand

Another close battle, both up-and-comers did themselves proud in an impressive spar, in which Manhattan was able to overpower his opponent. With both showing such good form, it is a great shame to lose one of them at this stage.

Dissizit Vs Obey

Now while this is not an upset in the usual sense, as the victor Dissizit was the favourite prior to the battle opening, the manner of the victory was certainly a surprise. Dissizit was in lethal form, and walked away with a landslide win over the skilled Obey.

AfterThought's no show cast a slight shadow over an otherwise hot tournament round. All the battles delivered as expected, so perhaps the true biggest disappointment is having to say goodbye to ILLoKWENT and Wonderbred, who both have done exceptionally in this tourney.

**RULE** · 03-15-2014, 04:51 AM

The third round was an absolute banger. We had closely contested battles, landslide victories and the Grand championship picture is starting to come into focus.

So lets now lets get into the best (and worst) of the Grand Championship round three!

Dissizit Vs Obey

Both battlers brought some bangers in this one, but the real story was the coming-of-age of Dissizit's tournament run. This championship called upon the new era to stand up and be counted, and Dissizit's massacre of Obey was a strong statement of intention.

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ILLoKWENT Vs MAN DOWN

This battle was a fantastic display from both Grand Championship hopefuls. The unstoppable Illo came up against the on-form MAN DOWN, in arguably the best battle of the tournament so far. In the end, MAN DOWN managed to toppled the LBT Champion, leaving the tournament without its favourite for the next stage.

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LOCKHART Vs Wonderbred

The closest end result in the whole tournament, saw Wonderbred bring out perhaps his finest verse to date, and used it against last years runner-up who also came with a signature drop. The battle was decided by a mere two percent, and although LOCKHART goes through to the quarter final, Wonderbred is the one who walks away with a significantly raised profile.

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Manhattan Vs WarSand

Another close battle, both up-and-comers did themselves proud in an impressive spar, in which Manhattan was able to overpower his opponent. With both showing such good form, it is a great shame to lose one of them at this stage.

Dissizit Vs Obey

Now while this is not an upset in the usual sense, as the victor Dissizit was the favourite prior to the battle opening, the manner of the victory was certainly a surprise. Dissizit was in lethal form, and walked away with a landslide win over the skilled Obey.

AfterThought's no show cast a slight shadow over an otherwise hot tournament round. All the battles delivered as expected, so perhaps the true biggest disappointment is having to say goodbye to ILLoKWENT and Wonderbred, who both have done exceptionally in this tourney.

**RULE** · #2 03-15-2014, 05:27 AM

MD, you just defeated the GC's favourite. How do you feel the battle went?

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I feel it went as I expected. Odds were against me so I put some effort into it. I knew it would be a good match tho. S/O to IlloKWENT

Great battle. In the next round you meet last years GC runner up. Do you see him as a bigger challenge than Illo?

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Lockhart "Has to win this" so I'm sure his drive is up there. Imo Ill is tougher than Lock, and Lock cut it real close against Wonderbred. I won't go easy on him tho.

Besides your own battles, have any other stood out as particularly great reads this tourney?

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Dissizit had some dope shit, black book has been on point. I feel like every match in this round is heat.

Finally MD, if you were to be knocked out this round, who would you predict as the GC winner?

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That's tough to say, Askari may be rusty, I know Punk got a surprise for ya'll. Manhattan's been performing. Black Book and Dissizit, its a throw up. I'll just try to win it lol

MAN DOWN just defeated perhaps the best active battler on the site. I doubt he'll ever have a better shot at the title, than he does now. Time to make that next step.

Punk, you recently left The Originals. Are you sick? Hospitalised? We you be able to post in this next round?

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Lol but nah I just felt like my guys over here were missing a leading figure. They support me more than any other crew on this site & stayed loyal after i wandered off to not only 1 but 2 other crews. So to pay them back, i returned home & hoping to bring the GC's with me

I can dig that, how do you feel your last battle went? The percentages was pretty decisive.

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eh. It was a good battle. Ag and I just chatted about different shit while people voted lol. Could've used some more votes which i think the percentage would've been a bit different. Probably closer. But that's what i get for posting late so i posted extra early this round

Speaking of this round, Manhattan is probably considered a bigger challenge than Ago given his form of late. Do you feel confident?

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Hattan is Dead... He been talking a lot of shit cause i posted early but even that won't save him from Punk kicking his ass. So yes.. I'm confident

You've positioned yourself at the forefront of the FTOH movement. Does that bring an added pressure to you?

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No.. lol Fidel and I both are at the forefront for those who keep using that weak ass "your a follower" comeback. We came up with it together during a IM chat. There's been a few dudes who folded because of the pressure i guess but everyone's looking at FTOH the wrong way. I'm not gonna break down & explain it but it was mainly for the fun of The New Heads vs The Old Heads.. We offended a lot of people but we still don't give a fuck.

Finally, if not yourself, who would you like to see win the title?

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My brothers Splatty or Hattan. Well that's IF Hattan can even get pass the 100-0 i might give'em. But one of them.

The champion of the FTOH cause continues to be confident. With the pressure of a movement & new crew to lead, can Punk handle it all to find him self handling the GC title?Some old heads might say no, but we all know Punk's response. Fuck em!

Lock, in the quarter final you face perhaps the most in-form textcee of the moment. How do you feel ahead of the clash?

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I wasn't informed that he was in form! Nah I'm kidding. I know I've probably got to bring my best bars to date so I can at least make it to the semis, but that's a good sign of how competitive this GC has been so far. Good luck to MD, though. I'm going to bring fire!

You yourself were involved in a fantastic battle in the last round, how do you feel you performed?

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The Wonder battle was something else. I knew that he was going to be really dope and a good challenge regardless of what everyone was saying about him. I was going in to that bout with a bit of Writer's Block and I felt it showed in some of my concepts that I felt were a bit lackluster. He's going to be a beast in the near future, so NO ONE should be sleeping on this dude.

Which battle besides your own did you enjoy reading the most in this round?

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LOL I didn't enjoy mine because of how nervous I was, but I did like the WarSand and Manhattan battle a lot. Manny used a bunch of dope personals and I'm really a big fan of Sand's style. ILLo vs MD was pretty good as well, but my personal favorite was WS and Manny. RULE vs Askari was popping though

Dont worry me and Ask got something brewing for y'all. Finally, if you were to go out at this stage, who would you consider the favourite to win the whole tourney?

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The guy who beat me of course! I've got to think Askari is a contender as well along with Dissizit. Don't sleep on Manny though.

Lock is still as hungry as they come, and with MAN DOWN to go through we know he'll be bringing his A-Game. This tournament is wide open, lets see if Lock can shut some doors..

**RULE** · 03-15-2014, 05:27 AM

MD, you just defeated the GC's favourite. How do you feel the battle went?

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I feel it went as I expected. Odds were against me so I put some effort into it. I knew it would be a good match tho. S/O to IlloKWENT

Great battle. In the next round you meet last years GC runner up. Do you see him as a bigger challenge than Illo?

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Lockhart "Has to win this" so I'm sure his drive is up there. Imo Ill is tougher than Lock, and Lock cut it real close against Wonderbred. I won't go easy on him tho.

Besides your own battles, have any other stood out as particularly great reads this tourney?

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Dissizit had some dope shit, black book has been on point. I feel like every match in this round is heat.

Finally MD, if you were to be knocked out this round, who would you predict as the GC winner?

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That's tough to say, Askari may be rusty, I know Punk got a surprise for ya'll. Manhattan's been performing. Black Book and Dissizit, its a throw up. I'll just try to win it lol

MAN DOWN just defeated perhaps the best active battler on the site. I doubt he'll ever have a better shot at the title, than he does now. Time to make that next step.

Punk, you recently left The Originals. Are you sick? Hospitalised? We you be able to post in this next round?

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Lol but nah I just felt like my guys over here were missing a leading figure. They support me more than any other crew on this site & stayed loyal after i wandered off to not only 1 but 2 other crews. So to pay them back, i returned home & hoping to bring the GC's with me

I can dig that, how do you feel your last battle went? The percentages was pretty decisive.

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eh. It was a good battle. Ag and I just chatted about different shit while people voted lol. Could've used some more votes which i think the percentage would've been a bit different. Probably closer. But that's what i get for posting late so i posted extra early this round

Speaking of this round, Manhattan is probably considered a bigger challenge than Ago given his form of late. Do you feel confident?

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Hattan is Dead... He been talking a lot of shit cause i posted early but even that won't save him from Punk kicking his ass. So yes.. I'm confident

You've positioned yourself at the forefront of the FTOH movement. Does that bring an added pressure to you?

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No.. lol Fidel and I both are at the forefront for those who keep using that weak ass "your a follower" comeback. We came up with it together during a IM chat. There's been a few dudes who folded because of the pressure i guess but everyone's looking at FTOH the wrong way. I'm not gonna break down & explain it but it was mainly for the fun of The New Heads vs The Old Heads.. We offended a lot of people but we still don't give a fuck.

Finally, if not yourself, who would you like to see win the title?

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My brothers Splatty or Hattan. Well that's IF Hattan can even get pass the 100-0 i might give'em. But one of them.

The champion of the FTOH cause continues to be confident. With the pressure of a movement & new crew to lead, can Punk handle it all to find him self handling the GC title?Some old heads might say no, but we all know Punk's response. Fuck em!

Lock, in the quarter final you face perhaps the most in-form textcee of the moment. How do you feel ahead of the clash?

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I wasn't informed that he was in form! Nah I'm kidding. I know I've probably got to bring my best bars to date so I can at least make it to the semis, but that's a good sign of how competitive this GC has been so far. Good luck to MD, though. I'm going to bring fire!

You yourself were involved in a fantastic battle in the last round, how do you feel you performed?

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The Wonder battle was something else. I knew that he was going to be really dope and a good challenge regardless of what everyone was saying about him. I was going in to that bout with a bit of Writer's Block and I felt it showed in some of my concepts that I felt were a bit lackluster. He's going to be a beast in the near future, so NO ONE should be sleeping on this dude.

Which battle besides your own did you enjoy reading the most in this round?

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LOL I didn't enjoy mine because of how nervous I was, but I did like the WarSand and Manhattan battle a lot. Manny used a bunch of dope personals and I'm really a big fan of Sand's style. ILLo vs MD was pretty good as well, but my personal favorite was WS and Manny. RULE vs Askari was popping though

Dont worry me and Ask got something brewing for y'all. Finally, if you were to go out at this stage, who would you consider the favourite to win the whole tourney?

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The guy who beat me of course! I've got to think Askari is a contender as well along with Dissizit. Don't sleep on Manny though.

Lock is still as hungry as they come, and with MAN DOWN to go through we know he'll be bringing his A-Game. This tournament is wide open, lets see if Lock can shut some doors..

**RULE** · #3 03-15-2014, 05:27 AM

Osk, you had a real close battle in this round. How do you feel Black Book will do in the remainder of the tourney based upon your battle with him?

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If he can bring his A game he can pull the upset...Askari is one of the favourites to win so even if Book brings his A game it'll be a close battle

At this point in the tourney, does anyone stand out as a clear favourite to you?

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naah...The favourites are Man Down, Dissizit and Askari but they all have a tough road ahead of them

Which battle this round appeals the most to you as a reader?

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All of them are close ones apart from The Nomad vs Dissizit imo. No disrespect to him I haven't really seen what he has to offer vs big names...but if i were to pick one i'd go with Askari Vs Black Book

This tourney was operated under a random draw, rather than a seeded set-up. Do you think this has aided or harmed the tourney?

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This was a fresh idea and I think it made all participants feel more involved. I prefer it this way cause anyone is given a chance to go far and prove what they got...We've seen some nice battles to so i can't complain

Finally, putting you on the spot: Name the champ.

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aight well... MAN DOWN FTOH

Another solid tourney run under the belt for OSKAR. MAN DOWN stands out as the favourite to him, although ILLoKWENT was the favourite last round so lets see if this tournament can keep bring up the surprises.

Diss, in a tourney momentum can be a big factor, and you just white-washed the reigning rookie of the year. Whats your views on that battle?

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It was good bout I think Obey had some nice material but ain't put his clever'ness to the max. S/O to Bey tho.

In: The Nomad, you battle a guy who is probably perceived as the tourneys weakest remaining battler. Does this add pressure to you to succeed?

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Nah not close to alil pressure, im just tryna do better than my last drop.. thats my formula each round, hope he brings his A+ game But I stopped sleeping on dudes along while ago.

Regardless of who wins from this point on, your path to the title will be a difficult one. Do you feel like this tourney has been a coming of age for the new era battlers?

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Yea for sure, I feel like this is def a GC for the NewEra and throwing some old heads in it made it better to prove ourselves even tho some no shows took place.

Finally, has anyone who you didnt consider a heavyweight before this tourney, been able to change your mind?

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I mean everyone stepping up but two names that stuck out to me was Wonderbred & Bleu .. I seen drops from them that exceeded their usual but I still see dudes climbing I got 2 other names they're well on they way I'll just keep them anonymous cos they already know what they need to do.

You get the feeling that Dissizit is silently positioning himself to take this over-due title. While the spotlight has shined elsewhere, Diss has been able to solidly progress through the tournament. So while GRizzEAT, Rican, ILLoKWENT & MAN DOWN might be the names on peoples mouths during the first half of the tournament, Diss might well be the last.

**RULE** · 03-15-2014, 05:27 AM

Osk, you had a real close battle in this round. How do you feel Black Book will do in the remainder of the tourney based upon your battle with him?

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If he can bring his A game he can pull the upset...Askari is one of the favourites to win so even if Book brings his A game it'll be a close battle

At this point in the tourney, does anyone stand out as a clear favourite to you?

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naah...The favourites are Man Down, Dissizit and Askari but they all have a tough road ahead of them

Which battle this round appeals the most to you as a reader?

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All of them are close ones apart from The Nomad vs Dissizit imo. No disrespect to him I haven't really seen what he has to offer vs big names...but if i were to pick one i'd go with Askari Vs Black Book

This tourney was operated under a random draw, rather than a seeded set-up. Do you think this has aided or harmed the tourney?

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This was a fresh idea and I think it made all participants feel more involved. I prefer it this way cause anyone is given a chance to go far and prove what they got...We've seen some nice battles to so i can't complain

Finally, putting you on the spot: Name the champ.

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aight well... MAN DOWN FTOH

Another solid tourney run under the belt for OSKAR. MAN DOWN stands out as the favourite to him, although ILLoKWENT was the favourite last round so lets see if this tournament can keep bring up the surprises.

Diss, in a tourney momentum can be a big factor, and you just white-washed the reigning rookie of the year. Whats your views on that battle?

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It was good bout I think Obey had some nice material but ain't put his clever'ness to the max. S/O to Bey tho.

In: The Nomad, you battle a guy who is probably perceived as the tourneys weakest remaining battler. Does this add pressure to you to succeed?

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Nah not close to alil pressure, im just tryna do better than my last drop.. thats my formula each round, hope he brings his A+ game But I stopped sleeping on dudes along while ago.

Regardless of who wins from this point on, your path to the title will be a difficult one. Do you feel like this tourney has been a coming of age for the new era battlers?

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Yea for sure, I feel like this is def a GC for the NewEra and throwing some old heads in it made it better to prove ourselves even tho some no shows took place.

Finally, has anyone who you didnt consider a heavyweight before this tourney, been able to change your mind?

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I mean everyone stepping up but two names that stuck out to me was Wonderbred & Bleu .. I seen drops from them that exceeded their usual but I still see dudes climbing I got 2 other names they're well on they way I'll just keep them anonymous cos they already know what they need to do.

You get the feeling that Dissizit is silently positioning himself to take this over-due title. While the spotlight has shined elsewhere, Diss has been able to solidly progress through the tournament. So while GRizzEAT, Rican, ILLoKWENT & MAN DOWN might be the names on peoples mouths during the first half of the tournament, Diss might well be the last.

**RULE** · #4 03-15-2014, 12:48 PM

10. Says his experience that backs him up is PAST DISPUTING 4/32's in 5 months now he thinks he's ready to get thru the BRACKETS SMOOTHLY Dumb ass forgot the GC is 6/17's in 1 month, so FRACTIONS TRULY STATE HE'S NOT he was more 'miss-leading during that back-up' than LADY COPS on TRAFFIC DUTY!
- MAN DOWN (Vs ILLoKWENT)

9. Before the battle, i had to VISIT THE GUY'S TURF, where he LIVES OR RESIDES FIRST.. Busted the Door, one shot "left his Stuff on the Floor" like how IGNORANT WIVES WORK!
- WarSand (Vs Manhattan)

8. You think this dude'll make the finals like you WRITTEN ME OFF? GIVIN HIM PROPS? I'll leave his dead body LITTERED WITH CHALK, so here’s a HINT FOR YOU ASSHOLES, if you ‘wonder’ who’s WINNIN THIS BATTLE then it “ISN’T A LOCK!”
- Wonderbred (Vs LOCKHART)

7. and 'dirt u dig on me falls apart', so halt ya MAKESHIFT TUNNELS,cause when FACING SCUFFLES,you turn 'more white behind ya fans',than GEISHA HUDDLES!/
- ILLoKWENT (Vs MAN DOWN)

6. Who the fuck brung LASSE TO DOG FIGHT? He couldn't keep “grounded” wearing sneakers with the SHABBY LACROSSE SPIKES I'm Psycho!, the HAPPY FOR WAR TYPE But thinkin you're “Nuts, Get a grip” you'd rather ASK ME TO COUGH TWICE!
- Dissizit (Vs Obey)

5. ‘Don't fight it'.. ACs vs you will prove WHICH CAMP’S ‘SUNKEN’..it's 'pulling u down slowly' so you KICK AND PUNCH THAN realize ‘you're in over your head’ & I’m ‘QUICK SAND’S SUCTION!’
- Obey (Vs Dissizit)

4. You BAILED ON THE MATCH, KID After telling stricc "Im Malaysia Down? Than Disappeared Quicker" than the PLANE THAT HAD VANISHED & There's no EXPLANATION FOR THAT SHIT!!.(Imma Lays Ya Down)
- Manhattan (Vs WarSand)

3. This FAG IS AHEAD OF ME? I'll slice his "Mug", "Dent in" his face, start CRAFTING HIS EFFIGY. Him spit "Venom"? Know I'm known to RAP WITH A BETTER "SPEECH" while he gets "STACKz" and "Rows" of L's cause he's LACKING IN ENERGY, him win an "OSKAR"? I'm catching "Z's", him BLASTING A METAL PIECE? You'll see me give Wonder a "Cap" without the "STATUS" HE'LL NEVER REACH!
- LOCKHART (Vs Wonderbred)

2. I'll go & grab a blade! I'm takin ur insides ONCE YOU GET SLASHED THEN SPLIT go head.. take ur last breath be4 THE GRUESOME ACT IS DID I'm 'Clearing the Body out, after the Gasp Ill..' w/o THE USE OF LAXATIVES or lake POLLUTION ACCIDENTS!!
- MAN DOWN (Vs ILLoKWENT)

1. He's on letsbeef all day!, Eyes red, dry mouth, Parched in a bliss. Tryna give out “rap advice” but ain't Harsh with the spits, *funny how “Bey a net buffer” But'll never be Sharp with the Tips! (bayonet)*<-- while Punches i THROW ERASE TEAMS, & I figured since O's “thinking, Caps Off” I'd kill him with a*LOWER CASE SCHEME!.
- Dissizit (Vs Obey)

**RULE** · 03-15-2014, 12:48 PM

10. Says his experience that backs him up is PAST DISPUTING 4/32's in 5 months now he thinks he's ready to get thru the BRACKETS SMOOTHLY Dumb ass forgot the GC is 6/17's in 1 month, so FRACTIONS TRULY STATE HE'S NOT he was more 'miss-leading during that back-up' than LADY COPS on TRAFFIC DUTY!
- MAN DOWN (Vs ILLoKWENT)

9. Before the battle, i had to VISIT THE GUY'S TURF, where he LIVES OR RESIDES FIRST.. Busted the Door, one shot "left his Stuff on the Floor" like how IGNORANT WIVES WORK!
- WarSand (Vs Manhattan)

8. You think this dude'll make the finals like you WRITTEN ME OFF? GIVIN HIM PROPS? I'll leave his dead body LITTERED WITH CHALK, so here’s a HINT FOR YOU ASSHOLES, if you ‘wonder’ who’s WINNIN THIS BATTLE then it “ISN’T A LOCK!”
- Wonderbred (Vs LOCKHART)

7. and 'dirt u dig on me falls apart', so halt ya MAKESHIFT TUNNELS,cause when FACING SCUFFLES,you turn 'more white behind ya fans',than GEISHA HUDDLES!/
- ILLoKWENT (Vs MAN DOWN)

6. Who the fuck brung LASSE TO DOG FIGHT? He couldn't keep “grounded” wearing sneakers with the SHABBY LACROSSE SPIKES I'm Psycho!, the HAPPY FOR WAR TYPE But thinkin you're “Nuts, Get a grip” you'd rather ASK ME TO COUGH TWICE!
- Dissizit (Vs Obey)

5. ‘Don't fight it'.. ACs vs you will prove WHICH CAMP’S ‘SUNKEN’..it's 'pulling u down slowly' so you KICK AND PUNCH THAN realize ‘you're in over your head’ & I’m ‘QUICK SAND’S SUCTION!’
- Obey (Vs Dissizit)

4. You BAILED ON THE MATCH, KID After telling stricc "Im Malaysia Down? Than Disappeared Quicker" than the PLANE THAT HAD VANISHED & There's no EXPLANATION FOR THAT SHIT!!.(Imma Lays Ya Down)
- Manhattan (Vs WarSand)

3. This FAG IS AHEAD OF ME? I'll slice his "Mug", "Dent in" his face, start CRAFTING HIS EFFIGY. Him spit "Venom"? Know I'm known to RAP WITH A BETTER "SPEECH" while he gets "STACKz" and "Rows" of L's cause he's LACKING IN ENERGY, him win an "OSKAR"? I'm catching "Z's", him BLASTING A METAL PIECE? You'll see me give Wonder a "Cap" without the "STATUS" HE'LL NEVER REACH!
- LOCKHART (Vs Wonderbred)

2. I'll go & grab a blade! I'm takin ur insides ONCE YOU GET SLASHED THEN SPLIT go head.. take ur last breath be4 THE GRUESOME ACT IS DID I'm 'Clearing the Body out, after the Gasp Ill..' w/o THE USE OF LAXATIVES or lake POLLUTION ACCIDENTS!!
- MAN DOWN (Vs ILLoKWENT)

1. He's on letsbeef all day!, Eyes red, dry mouth, Parched in a bliss. Tryna give out “rap advice” but ain't Harsh with the spits, *funny how “Bey a net buffer” But'll never be Sharp with the Tips! (bayonet)*<-- while Punches i THROW ERASE TEAMS, & I figured since O's “thinking, Caps Off” I'd kill him with a*LOWER CASE SCHEME!.
- Dissizit (Vs Obey)