Recap: Not a Chilla Jones we’re used to seeing and we’re not just referring to trading in the usual baseball cap with a white towel over the shoulder for an open bald head and a pair of sunglasses. New aesthetics aside, one too many darts surrounding Tay Roc’s Gun Titles partner Tsu Surf, personals that might warrant further inspection and a surprising lack of substantive schemes from Mr. Jones were also befuddling. Yet in this long-awaited N.O.M.E. battle as a testament to his mettle, the 2020 COTY still managed to keep thing close with some steady punching power here and there as well as a gang of fire name flips throughout the bout. That said, outside of 3 prolonged rounds, go figure that Roc would adjust his game plan and still provide enough consistent heat to get the 30. The B-More vet flexing his versatility with a mix of fiery schemes, gritty name flips, stinging gun bars, dope personals, some lyrical showmanship (esp. in round 1) and potent street missives that with concise execution edged him all 3 rounds for the 30.
Verdict: Tay Roc (W) 3-0
Favorite line: Tay Roc – “Somethin’ ’bout me might, pick up a ladder, my main squeeze, fill him with lead, hit Chill’ in the head: brainfreeze!”
