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Before I recap Total Slaughter, I'd first like to congratulate Eminem on putting together a first class event. Everything was on point as Sway Calloway hosted, while Royce Da 5'9 and Ebro from Hot 97 provided commentary after each match, before the judges rendered their decisions.
Now let's take a look at the matches.
Hollow Da Don vs Joe Budden (Winner: Hollow)
This match was better than some might have expected. Budden performed very well. His punches and delivery were on point, but Hollow was simply that much better. Both had issues with the mic, but Hollow overcame that, did his thing all three rounds and came away with the victory.
I would like to see Joe back in the ring again. He has a lot of potential.
Murder Mook vs. Loaded Lux (Winner: Mook)
This was by far the best battle of the evening. The two legends picked right up from where their 2007 match left off.
Anybody who thought Mook had seen better days after a couple of recent sub-par performances were dead wrong. While Loaded was sharp as usual, Mook was as focused as I've ever seen him.
The judges didn't reveal the margin by which Mook won, but I would have to say he took this 3-0..When asked if he would battle Loaded again, Rex said he'd consider it for a lot more money than he paid last night.
Daylyt vs. T Rex (Winner T Rex)
This will go down as one of the most bizarre spectacles in the history of battle rap. Daylyt needed to be on his A game to beat T Rex. After watching him perform during "The Road to Total Slaughter" series I expected Day would be up to the task, but he chose theatrics over bars.
The West Coast emcee came out dressed like the character Spawn. The first two rounds belonged to Rex. In the final round Day didn't spit a single bar. Instead he held up an empty prescription bottle he said was for his schizophrenia. He then proceeded to rip off his costume and lay down on the stage.
"My man, get the f*ck up," Ebro told him. "I didn't come out here for this."
Of course T Rex got the victory. As talented as Daylyt is, he has to decide if he wants his legacy to be that of a great rapper or class clown.
Arsonal vs Big T (Winner: Arsonal)
This wasn't a close battle at all. Arsonal was in top form and Big T was not. The decision to award Arsonal the victory wasn't a hard one for the judges.
Overall it was a good show. Fans should be looking forward to the next Total Slaughter event.
Arsonal vs Big T
Hollow Da Don vs. Joe Buddden
T Rex vs. Daylyt
Daylyt implodes
Murder Mook vs. Loaded Lux
Lux Recaps His Rematch With Murda Mook
T Rex, Serius Jones, Murder Mook speak on Total Slaughter
Hollow Recaps His Total Slaughter Battle He Had With Joe Budden.
Arsonal recaps his battle with Big T
Big T recaps his battle with Arsonal
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