Recap: The irony of Chess still being so young, but having such long-standing employment in the game that he can give up-n-comers a shot isn’t lost here as he faces off with relative newbie Zay Smoove in this 1-rounder from Gates of the Garden. And while going overboard on the mayhem and rapping almost twice as long as his opponent, Smoove makes the most of his shot with a handful of ringing haymakers and hitting personals that will probably get him some views from the higher-ups in battle rap. Still, once again proving that his long battle with choking is complete, during his turn Chess offers up a clean and turn of fiery name flips, stunted wordplay and jaunty punchlines that with more than enough haymakers mixed in, easily beats back Zay Smoove’s aggressive, but oft-porous heat.
Verdict: Chess (W) 1-0
Favorite line: Chess – “I did premeditate stabbing this nigga…let’s just say I STUCK to the plan!”
