After multiple reads I've come to the conclusion:
Mr. J's verse is a bit more technically sound than Master Rock's, but Rock told a compelling story that made me keep reading for more, to see what happens.
Rock had some long lines, but the end rhymes were still there.
J's flow was butter, particularly in the beginning and middle section. Trailed off a bit at the end as far as subject and the direction he was going with the pic. It did not resonate with me as much as Rock's narrative.
The better technical verse will not always win if it doesn't engage the reader as much as the opponent's.
V Master Rock
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