+DrillCraving to each his own bud. I have to agree shox was better in this battle though, the Guile bar was nuts. I just feel a bit bored with Tony's style lately.
theonlyartist1992 I thought his second was better, the .375 dial down bar was next level, so was the straight jack it one. just bars on bars. I still don't know how he lost this. Clear 2-1.
niggas need to relax. this is clearly a debatable classic. it just so happens the 5 that were judging edged tony. shox still went in all could have won with different judges. they were both that good
Callum "... This guy'll flip from the kick with his soldiers in the background..." One of Guile's signature moves is Flash Kick, which is a somersault kick. Guile's stage in SF2 is a runway where his fellow soldiers are cheering in the background.
Best UK v UK battle I've seen in god knows how long? Shox and Tony both on top of their game, landing punch after punch! What a battle! Shox takes the first, Tony takes the third...not comfortable in giving the second to either of them. Very even second rounds! Props to Danny Jaqq for putting that battle together!
people react to tony d's stuff super hard but i dont feel like hes hardly sayin shit.. they loved him saying "im goin off like july the 4th"...thats not even hot lol
ay nae bother mate. if you think Tony D, one of the most respected and top top tier battlers to ever do it is bad then youre not getting what hes saying. he didnt become the best because everybody is a 'dick rider' ffs
Unanimous decision makes it seem like a body but it clearly wasn't and the judges even said that. People need to get out of the habit of thinking the number of judges voting a certain way determines how close it was.
both won in this battle ....even the crowd reaction was amazing ....great job everyone ....really enjoyed this one ........takes ages to watch it tho with all my rewinding hahaha
Unless you follow battle rap you won't understand 50% of the lyrics in any battle, but good penmanship is good penmanship, and this battle is the best example of how clever battle rapers are with bars true poets!!
In my view, Tony is about as close to perfection as you'll find in battle rap. The bloke just has everything: bars, delivery, performance, humour, charisma and intelligence. He has so many strings to his bow that even when somebody matches him for bars and delivery - as Shox did here, to his credit - it's still not enough to beat him. He is a true master of his craft. Experience goes a long way but it's mostly testament to Tony as a writer and a performer. Alright, a 5-0 decision definitely gives off the wrong impression of what went down, but for me, it's hard to fault the actual decision itself. Beyond that, though, it's certainly one of the best and most entertaining battles on the channel; not only because of the bars, but because there was no bullshit or ego involved - just a lot of respect, and it's a breath of fresh air. There was a friendly vibe, and genuine respect makes for a much better watch than forced hostility in a battle.
That was by faaaaaaaaar the best uk battle ive seen in ages, shox jus stepped intomy top 5 uk battlers with that performance hes avenger bars were awesome, tonys cak bars were hilarious, really really good battle ive shared it on fb and twitter great job guys :-)
Great battle. This my first time watching a Shox battle, and to be honest I feel like he took this 2-1. Tony was dope as usual and I actually thought he was going to run through him, but Shox's punches were ridiculous throughout this. Definitely gonna check out more of his battles now though.
this is probably the best dont flop battle this year. shox is getting better, but Tony smashed it. Tony's 2nd round was hilarious. and his 3rd was insane. 2-1 tony d. dope battle.
we need to see tony vs soul! doesn't have to be title shot but it needs to happen for the British rap culture. But yeah I thought shox took that as well. Best don't flop battle in a VERY VERY LONG TIME!
Mad. Farkin classic. I could see anyone who's a fan of pure bars edging it to Shox and I'm "shocked" not one bloody judge did. That bein said, even with his minor stumbles, Tony D is the full package. His rebuttal was better, more diversity in his content, and a true MC working the crowd... not to mention Tone had MAD bars as well innit?! Best Don't Flop battle in a long time.
"it's funny you look like hollow man cos I fucked around in the lab and walked out with a clear body" fire! as I was writing this I caught the last line of the back to the future rebuttal fuck man! dopest battle in time!
Shox 1st round was absolute fire. Tony took the third. Fuck knows who won the 2nd. And shit was annoying when both of them was hyping up each others bars. Happened too much.
I've always been a big Tony D fan, but Shox had him from the first bar. Not only did Shox win, in my opinion, he has raised the bar for UK battle rap. Tony had no momentum coming out of Shox' first and lacked the prowess to even keep up with him throughout the rest of the battle. Shox 3-0
To be honest I'm a fan of both these rappers and their rounds were fire. Gave the first round to shox then the 2nd round a draw and the 3rd to Tony D. I could not decide a winner. Feel bad for shox getting shouted out 5-0, in my opinion 3-2 to either battler would have been the best outcome. Fantastic battle and hope for a rematch soon. #DFAFD
This is the best opinion I've seen on the winner, I couldn't agree more. Shox was bananas, and clearly took the 1st round....the 2nd they both were fire. The 3rd round, Tony d clearly won in my opinion, every bar from him was great material. I think what's tough, is in judges minds the last round really matters most because it's always the last thing you remember, and going last is always an advantage because you have the last say (and it's the last thing that is fresh in judges minds). I couldn't fault anyone for saying 2-1 either battler, with the 2nd round being the debated preference round, however 5-0 from the judges is just terrible.
First of all I have to take my hat off to both of you for being hugely talented and having the balls to do what most can only criticise. Bit upset because this is the sort of battle that should be a title match. Tony clearly lost the first round, started clawing back in the second but redeemed himself in the third. Amazing battle gentlemen. Needs to be a rematch but this time it should be a title match or even a one day knock out round battle with the top 10 best Mc's voted by the people of course with Tony D and Shottie Horror as automatic semi finalist. 💥💣
Eurgh's fashion sense is atrocious...He looks like a punjabi peppermint
Paulie Walnuts 😂😂😂😂😂
Greatest comparison ever!! 😂😂
Laughed out loud for about 30 seconds
One of the best UK vs Uks ever tbh fucking brilliant. Shox took the first, Tony took the 3rd and i have no idea who took the 2nd. absolute classic
Shox vs Templar surfa kid was better to be fair.
truthishere dealwiit
it really wasnt
+DrillCraving to each his own bud. I have to agree shox was better in this battle though, the Guile bar was nuts. I just feel a bit bored with Tony's style lately.
we can't please them all!!
Shox took the win for me, Half of tonys bars weren't even relevant to shox, he could of spat them bars at anyone to make them work.
Shox's first round has got to be one of the best I have ever witnessed.
theonlyartist1992 I thought his second was better, the .375 dial down bar was next level, so was the straight jack it one. just bars on bars. I still don't know how he lost this. Clear 2-1.
Imagine the headline if he beats Arsonal:
Shox The Rebel shocks Da Rebel
Osman Iqbal bars
Osman Iqbal Wouldn't be a shock though. I'd be very surprised if Shox didn't win if they battled
Osman Iqbal lmao i love this comment :)
When* he beats Arsonal
Thomas Doyle lmfao, no chance
Its been 2 and a half years and this is still the biggest robbery I've ever witnessed
Nah, you buggin. Go back to playing Runescape you neek, battle rap ain't for you.
💯
Think shuffle vs shotty overtakes it
But 💯
Someone report Tony D to crimewatch, we've all just witnessed a robbery
This is my RUclips name. Never
bro how does this dude get away with losing so much lol I thought shotty smoked him too back in the day
behave Tony got Shotty 2-1 clearly
niggas need to relax. this is clearly a debatable classic. it just so happens the 5 that were judging edged tony. shox still went in all could have won with different judges. they were both that good
Calvin Williams Of course bro, I understand it come down to personal preference and all that but come on, Shox was another level in this battle.
damn 5 0? i could have sworn that was going to shox.
i totally felt the same way
RedPillsAreGood Like how can a man get a reaction like Shox in his first bar and get 5-0'd. Makes no sense
Eurgh's late reaction to that Guile bar was hilarious.
will you explain it me please? never played street fighter ahah
Daniel 1 i tried to google it already obviously or else i wouldn't be asking, im not lazy i just have better things to do lmao
Callum "... This guy'll flip from the kick with his soldiers in the background..."
One of Guile's signature moves is Flash Kick, which is a somersault kick.
Guile's stage in SF2 is a runway where his fellow soldiers are cheering in the background.
Thats hardd thanks man
Al Joku fuckin sick bar tho
Shox 2-1, Tony was stumbling and some of his bars didn't even land
1 minute in and I already know the crowd is gonna be gassing every bar
Zach Selassie yeah better than what the crowd has been past few months
Zach Selassie it was deserved tho
These Brits are buggin though, Shox won this, his bars were a million times more creative
He was hard but no, Tony's extra
Best UK battle of the year, plain bananas..!!
Weird. I had Shox 2-1.
I thought Shox bagged it
As much as Tony is prestigious, I'm leaning more towards Shox on this one
"Indiana Jones - Break in his temple, and escape with the whip" MUAD!
Nope.
Finally a clash I can get behind. Awesome battle.
one of the best battles I've ever seen bar for bar love it when battlers react to each others shit.... mind you in this battle how could you not?
F Pizzi don't flop finally it delivering some quality
bkneezy let's hope it continues... the birthday should be good, it usually is but after that I hope it ain't the same as the last year or so
Shox you are one of the cleverest battlers man holy fuck I can't wait too see what you have for Math.
Damith Shockrates cleverest?
Tony D: WE GOOD (to the whole venue)
Danny jaq: I'm good still
Best UK v UK battle I've seen in god knows how long? Shox and Tony both on top of their game, landing punch after punch! What a battle! Shox takes the first, Tony takes the third...not comfortable in giving the second to either of them. Very even second rounds!
Props to Danny Jaqq for putting that battle together!
bro the Indiana jones / whip to escape bar was fucking ridiculous
Shox's street fighter bar was slept on to fuckkk
The respect and appreciation between these two really adds to the battle imo. I can't choose a winner. In fact I'm the winner!
Crazy battle. Always good to watch again.
people react to tony d's stuff super hard but i dont feel like hes hardly sayin shit.. they loved him saying "im goin off like july the 4th"...thats not even hot lol
Aaron West i feel the same bro
its good stuff is going over your head
ay nae bother mate. if you think Tony D, one of the most respected and top top tier battlers to ever do it is bad then youre not getting what hes saying. he didnt become the best because everybody is a 'dick rider' ffs
Yeah as a Brit surely it should have been November 5th anyway
Anthony Coulter
lol you are a weirdo mate haha
THIS IS THAT 2013 DONT FLOP FUCKING BAR FOR BAR BATTLES LETS GOOOOO
the crowd is so receptive and pleasant compared to canada and us , Im from canada but this vibe is to me the best
that indiana jones smash the temple bar n escape with the whip. .. woooshhh
didn't think it would be, but one of the best df battles recently.
Unanimous decision makes it seem like a body but it clearly wasn't and the judges even said that.
People need to get out of the habit of thinking the number of judges voting a certain way determines how close it was.
facts
that goes for all yank rappers too. so irrelevant imo
Shox bodied the fuck out of Tony but Tony won. Non biased judges my arse.
Over your head bars
Just because bars go over heads it doesn't make them good bars though.
Shox da Rebel's first two bars are the best opening to a battle I've heard in a long time!
Danny trying to introduce the 2nd round getting cut off by Eurgh lmao
both won in this battle ....even the crowd reaction was amazing ....great job everyone ....really enjoyed this one ........takes ages to watch it tho with all my rewinding hahaha
Bring back the hard battles like this battles that are worth watching
3-0 shox U.K. Is back
i definitely prefer the battles in a smaller room
Shox was incredible in this battle. Should've won this handily.
That battle was something to be proud of. WOW!
2 - 1 shox all day. robbery. tony stumbled through the 2nd, lower punch count, and clearly lost the first.
Hold up, is that comedian Adam Rowe next to Heretic?
Unless you follow battle rap you won't understand 50% of the lyrics in any battle, but good penmanship is good penmanship, and this battle is the best example of how clever battle rapers are with bars true poets!!
It's hard understanding the UK guys for me on the first listen lol a lot of rewinding
In my view, Tony is about as close to perfection as you'll find in battle rap. The bloke just has everything: bars, delivery, performance, humour, charisma and intelligence. He has so many strings to his bow that even when somebody matches him for bars and delivery - as Shox did here, to his credit - it's still not enough to beat him. He is a true master of his craft. Experience goes a long way but it's mostly testament to Tony as a writer and a performer.
Alright, a 5-0 decision definitely gives off the wrong impression of what went down, but for me, it's hard to fault the actual decision itself. Beyond that, though, it's certainly one of the best and most entertaining battles on the channel; not only because of the bars, but because there was no bullshit or ego involved - just a lot of respect, and it's a breath of fresh air.
There was a friendly vibe, and genuine respect makes for a much better watch than forced hostility in a battle.
Shane Callaghan finally a comment I can agree on completely
agreed 💯💯💯! ^^^
shox might he the only UK battler that could actually do well on URL
Been so long since I've kicked back with a spliff and been this gassed off a battle, absolute classic
That was by faaaaaaaaar the best uk battle ive seen in ages, shox jus stepped intomy top 5 uk battlers with that performance hes avenger bars were awesome, tonys cak bars were hilarious, really really good battle ive shared it on fb and twitter great job guys :-)
Cake*
Best battle I've seen all year both on another level
Shox 3-0
Criminally underviewed battle. Such a shame it came out when the views are on the way down in DF
That boy Shox got bars. I wanna see him VS Shuffle T.
Never realised I wanted to see Shox take on GBBO until now...he'd probably be what channel4 needs.
for real, he should do it just for the laugh...or bread 🍞
Dope fuckin battle. This should have way more views!
#LDN
Salute Shox & Uncle Tone
mannn Tony is a vet, but shox took this 100%
Great battle. This my first time watching a Shox battle, and to be honest I feel like he took this 2-1. Tony was dope as usual and I actually thought he was going to run through him, but Shox's punches were ridiculous throughout this. Definitely gonna check out more of his battles now though.
Ton's 3rd round rebuttal was absolutely crazy "you turn your back to the future like michael J"
this is probably the best dont flop battle this year. shox is getting better, but Tony smashed it. Tony's 2nd round was hilarious. and his 3rd was insane. 2-1 tony d. dope battle.
Soo many bars i missed from being licked in the venue. Ive never been disappointed watching either of these 2.
we will have to get the views up ourselves coming back to it
bogus Shox won that easy
shox got me gassed, tone got me with a bagnall style stink face
Nah can't pick a winner but this is up there with the best UK vs UK battle of all time
the more i rewatch this, the more clear it is that Shox won
we need to see tony vs soul! doesn't have to be title shot but it needs to happen for the British rap culture. But yeah I thought shox took that as well. Best don't flop battle in a VERY VERY LONG TIME!
I must of watched a different battle from the judges on this one I think......... shox the rebel ftw 💯
"Either I kill you with prose or it's Indiana Jones: I'll break in your temple and use the whip to escape."
F*cking whaaaaatt!
Shox won!
Mad. Farkin classic. I could see anyone who's a fan of pure bars edging it to Shox and I'm "shocked" not one bloody judge did. That bein said, even with his minor stumbles, Tony D is the full package. His rebuttal was better, more diversity in his content, and a true MC working the crowd... not to mention Tone had MAD bars as well innit?! Best Don't Flop battle in a long time.
I know theres 5 judges but Shox won. I think if the judges were to watch the battle again, they would have different opinions.
It would be the opposite cuz half of Tones bards didn't get picked up while most of the Shox bars did.
shox was direct whereas Tony wasn't
Shox got the first 2!
"it's funny you look like hollow man cos I fucked around in the lab and walked out with a clear body" fire! as I was writing this I caught the last line of the back to the future rebuttal fuck man! dopest battle in time!
Yes been waiting for this!!
That Escobar bar damn
2-1 shox
The fact that tony won this shows how biased uk scene is. This battle wasn't even close 😂
This is an absolute fucking masterclass. Both absolutely smashed it
One of my favourite battles
Shox 1st round was absolute fire. Tony took the third. Fuck knows who won the 2nd. And shit was annoying when both of them was hyping up each others bars. Happened too much.
Shox 2-1
its up to who u got winnin the third, certified classic DFAFD
I had Shox clearly getting RD 1, edging RD 2 & Tony taking RD 3. Very good battle
OK. Don't Flop is back.
2-1 Shox I think but great battle
the fans were clearly feeling shox more than Tony d in this battle, that desicison is so wrong, hats off to both battlers though
Dope lines around the globe like an esco bar.... omg...
Callum for the love of god shave that mustache
Tony's back to the future rebuttal 🔥
microwave line was lame, the setup needs to be nice too
That Back to the Future line was fucking insane.
I've always been a big Tony D fan, but Shox had him from the first bar.
Not only did Shox win, in my opinion, he has raised the bar for UK battle rap. Tony had no momentum coming out of Shox' first and lacked the prowess to even keep up with him throughout the rest of the battle.
Shox 3-0
craig hillam Dude is fire. Check out his other battles. He's criminally under-viewed.
Those Meek mill Beanie seagal line went over everyone's heads
Great battle, mad respect to both battlers
Large up Faceparty! Bring that shit back
To be honest I'm a fan of both these rappers and their rounds were fire. Gave the first round to shox then the 2nd round a draw and the 3rd to Tony D. I could not decide a winner. Feel bad for shox getting shouted out 5-0, in my opinion 3-2 to either battler would have been the best outcome. Fantastic battle and hope for a rematch soon. #DFAFD
This is the best opinion I've seen on the winner, I couldn't agree more. Shox was bananas, and clearly took the 1st round....the 2nd they both were fire. The 3rd round, Tony d clearly won in my opinion, every bar from him was great material. I think what's tough, is in judges minds the last round really matters most because it's always the last thing you remember, and going last is always an advantage because you have the last say (and it's the last thing that is fresh in judges minds). I couldn't fault anyone for saying 2-1 either battler, with the 2nd round being the debated preference round, however 5-0 from the judges is just terrible.
2 - 1 Shox.
Tony's drunken master stumbling persona is cringeworthy.
Props to both!! Amazing battle!
No one in don't flop spits as hard as shox, he's ontop of the league rn
First of all I have to take my hat off to both of you for being hugely talented and having the balls to do what most can only criticise. Bit upset because this is the sort of battle that should be a title match. Tony clearly lost the first round, started clawing back in the second but redeemed himself in the third. Amazing battle gentlemen. Needs to be a rematch but this time it should be a title match or even a one day knock out round battle with the top 10 best Mc's voted by the people of course with Tony D and Shottie Horror as automatic semi finalist. 💥💣
I got shox winning this 2-1 first and second round
shox 2 to 1 I have it,the fix was in.
Cherry Bakewell crowd comment might be my favourite ever
i still can't help but notice shox's embarrassed smile that he tries to hide every time the crowd reacts well to one of his bars hahahaha