1 00:00:05,706 --> 00:00:07,608 - If you like edge of your seat excitement, 2 00:00:07,708 --> 00:00:09,443 you've come to the right place. 3 00:00:09,543 --> 00:00:11,612 It's night two of the National Finals 4 00:00:11,712 --> 00:00:13,747 on "American Ninja Warrior." 5 00:00:13,847 --> 00:00:15,082 Hello, everyone, and thanks for joining us. 6 00:00:15,182 --> 00:00:17,417 I'm Matt Iseman. - And I'm Akbar Gbajabiamila. 7 00:00:17,518 --> 00:00:19,720 Matt, we kicked off the finals last week 8 00:00:19,820 --> 00:00:22,556 with photo finishes and shocking falls. 9 00:00:22,656 --> 00:00:25,225 The night was full of come from behind wins... 10 00:00:25,325 --> 00:00:27,160 - Here comes Lebsack. 11 00:00:27,261 --> 00:00:29,997 Oh, my goodness! - What? What? 12 00:00:30,097 --> 00:00:32,900 History-making performances... 13 00:00:33,000 --> 00:00:35,669 - She's undefeated. 14 00:00:35,769 --> 00:00:37,404 - And big emotions. 15 00:00:37,504 --> 00:00:40,274 - He just saved his season. 16 00:00:40,374 --> 00:00:41,808 We expect more of the same tonight 17 00:00:41,909 --> 00:00:44,411 as a new group of ninjas tackle the course. 18 00:00:44,511 --> 00:00:47,080 They've been seeded based on results in the Regional Finals 19 00:00:47,180 --> 00:00:49,316 and placed into groups of four. 20 00:00:49,416 --> 00:00:52,586 Each Ninja will race three times round robin style. 21 00:00:52,686 --> 00:00:55,355 The top two in each group move on to the bracket, 22 00:00:55,455 --> 00:00:58,358 where the final 32 battle in do-or-die races 23 00:00:58,458 --> 00:01:01,194 until we crown a champion. 24 00:01:01,295 --> 00:01:03,330 Our athletes will be competing on two different courses. 25 00:01:03,430 --> 00:01:06,466 For a look at the first one, let's go down to Zuri Hall. 26 00:01:06,566 --> 00:01:08,569 - Yeah, once again, our ninjas 27 00:01:08,669 --> 00:01:13,073 will be running for their lives down our two-lane race course. 28 00:01:13,173 --> 00:01:16,176 The six-obstacle course starts with Slide Surfer, 29 00:01:16,276 --> 00:01:19,046 then it's Catch and Release, followed by 30 00:01:19,146 --> 00:01:21,315 the Swinging Peg Boards. 31 00:01:21,415 --> 00:01:24,751 The iconic Salmon Ladder leads to Cane Lane. 32 00:01:24,851 --> 00:01:26,920 And finally it's Hourglass Drop, 33 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:29,089 which was a difference maker last week. 34 00:01:29,189 --> 00:01:30,157 - Oh. - Oh. 35 00:01:30,257 --> 00:01:32,559 - Ninjas fell here 16 times. 36 00:01:32,659 --> 00:01:34,561 - Oh, my goodness. Oh, my goodness. 37 00:01:34,661 --> 00:01:35,896 Oh, my goodness. 38 00:01:35,996 --> 00:01:37,197 - Those who hit the buzzer first 39 00:01:37,297 --> 00:01:39,466 or go the farthest get the win. 40 00:01:39,566 --> 00:01:40,867 Guys. 41 00:01:40,968 --> 00:01:42,869 - We're going to kick things off with Group 7 42 00:01:42,970 --> 00:01:45,172 and couple of top competitors. 43 00:01:45,272 --> 00:01:47,774 From Massachusetts, it's former Women's Champion 44 00:01:47,874 --> 00:01:49,142 Addy Herman. 45 00:01:49,242 --> 00:01:51,745 She's got a tough first race facing Utah's 46 00:01:51,845 --> 00:01:53,747 Luke Beckstrand, the brother of our 47 00:01:53,847 --> 00:01:56,049 defending champ, Kai Beckstrand. 48 00:01:56,149 --> 00:01:57,951 Luke's a top contender in his own right. 49 00:01:58,051 --> 00:02:00,287 Made it to the final eight last year. 50 00:02:00,387 --> 00:02:02,222 [upbeat music] 51 00:02:02,322 --> 00:02:05,659 - Luke Beckstrand is an absolutely insane Ninja. 52 00:02:05,759 --> 00:02:07,294 He has shown time and time again 53 00:02:07,394 --> 00:02:08,929 that he is one of the top competitors. 54 00:02:09,029 --> 00:02:11,932 ♪ ♪ 55 00:02:12,032 --> 00:02:14,368 - In my qualifying run, I was pushing the pace 56 00:02:14,468 --> 00:02:15,535 a little bit too fast. 57 00:02:15,636 --> 00:02:17,704 ♪ ♪ 58 00:02:17,804 --> 00:02:20,440 - Luke Beckstrand is smashing everything. 59 00:02:20,540 --> 00:02:21,541 - Oh! - Oh, my goodness! 60 00:02:21,642 --> 00:02:23,043 - No! 61 00:02:23,143 --> 00:02:25,912 - But now I just gotta stay locked in for these races, 62 00:02:26,013 --> 00:02:28,715 'cause speed sometimes kills. 63 00:02:28,815 --> 00:02:31,318 - Look at that technique out of Addy Herman. 64 00:02:31,418 --> 00:02:32,619 Wow. 65 00:02:32,719 --> 00:02:35,022 - Addy Herman, she's an incredible athlete. 66 00:02:35,122 --> 00:02:38,358 - Addy Herman does it. 67 00:02:38,458 --> 00:02:40,394 - She's the former Women's Champion. 68 00:02:40,494 --> 00:02:42,729 I got a lot of respect for her and what she's done. 69 00:02:42,829 --> 00:02:45,932 - What a performance by Addy Herman. 70 00:02:47,467 --> 00:02:49,269 - He's the higher seed going into this race, 71 00:02:49,369 --> 00:02:50,937 but I'm going to give it everything I got 72 00:02:51,038 --> 00:02:52,572 and give him a run for his money. 73 00:02:56,710 --> 00:02:59,946 - Luke's the first of three Beckstrands competing tonight. 74 00:03:00,047 --> 00:03:01,782 His sister, Baylee, and brother, Kai, 75 00:03:01,882 --> 00:03:03,750 will race later. 76 00:03:03,850 --> 00:03:06,053 Addy has her mom, Stacy, along with her boyfriend 77 00:03:06,153 --> 00:03:08,188 and fellow ninja, Noah Meunier. 78 00:03:08,288 --> 00:03:10,257 He advanced to the bracket round last week. 79 00:03:10,357 --> 00:03:11,825 - Come on, Addy! Confidence! 80 00:03:11,925 --> 00:03:14,327 - Got her hands full with Luke Beckstrand. 81 00:03:14,428 --> 00:03:15,929 - That's a handful, for sure. 82 00:03:16,029 --> 00:03:17,898 That's a lot of speed, but Addy Herman, 83 00:03:17,998 --> 00:03:19,800 plenty capable of holding her own. 84 00:03:19,900 --> 00:03:21,501 [countdown clock beeping] 85 00:03:21,601 --> 00:03:23,437 - Let's go, Luke! - Here we go. 86 00:03:23,537 --> 00:03:25,205 Look at Luke. He's out there. 87 00:03:25,305 --> 00:03:27,674 - Luke is running like one of the Duke brothers. 88 00:03:27,774 --> 00:03:30,477 He's got some serious speed going. 89 00:03:30,577 --> 00:03:33,447 - Watch out for the hazard part, though. 90 00:03:33,547 --> 00:03:35,148 - Luke jumping out to a slight lead 91 00:03:35,248 --> 00:03:37,517 as he takes on Swinging Peg Boards. 92 00:03:37,617 --> 00:03:39,252 - And this is the obstacle right here 93 00:03:39,352 --> 00:03:40,587 that will slow you down. 94 00:03:40,687 --> 00:03:42,622 You got that first board, 3 feet long. 95 00:03:42,722 --> 00:03:44,357 Then you've got four movable pegs. 96 00:03:44,458 --> 00:03:45,759 Nice and slow. 97 00:03:45,859 --> 00:03:48,495 - Well, you see, he mapped out what pegs he wanted to do. 98 00:03:48,595 --> 00:03:51,598 And he gets through smoothly, but Addy Herman right behind. 99 00:03:51,698 --> 00:03:52,732 - Whoo! 100 00:03:52,833 --> 00:03:54,935 He just took two moves, and that was it. 101 00:03:55,035 --> 00:03:57,637 - But he has to see Andy Herman keeping it close, 102 00:03:57,738 --> 00:04:00,107 keeping the pressure on, Akbar. 103 00:04:00,207 --> 00:04:01,641 - Come on, Addy. 104 00:04:01,742 --> 00:04:03,910 - And sometimes just feeling the ninja behind you-- 105 00:04:04,010 --> 00:04:07,380 - Oh, no! - No! Oh! 106 00:04:07,481 --> 00:04:10,417 - Luke Beckstrand falls on Cane Lane. 107 00:04:10,517 --> 00:04:13,120 Now the door is open for Addy Herman. 108 00:04:13,220 --> 00:04:16,757 Another shocking fall in these finals. 109 00:04:16,857 --> 00:04:18,892 - Well, we got to see what happened on that one. 110 00:04:18,992 --> 00:04:21,895 As Luke went to jump the cane over to the other rail, 111 00:04:21,995 --> 00:04:25,298 it got caught, and he came up short. 112 00:04:25,398 --> 00:04:27,134 - But for Addy to take advantage, 113 00:04:27,234 --> 00:04:29,870 she still needs to complete Cane Lane. 114 00:04:29,970 --> 00:04:32,606 Addy Herman could get a big win here. 115 00:04:32,706 --> 00:04:34,474 But this is where Luke went out, 116 00:04:34,574 --> 00:04:36,977 jumping to the other rail. - All right. 117 00:04:37,077 --> 00:04:39,312 Nice big-- - Got the transfer. 118 00:04:39,412 --> 00:04:41,047 - And this is it. Oh. 119 00:04:41,148 --> 00:04:42,816 - Just needs the dismount. 120 00:04:42,916 --> 00:04:44,718 - Get that landing. Get that landing. 121 00:04:44,818 --> 00:04:46,386 Oh! 122 00:04:46,486 --> 00:04:49,022 - And Addy Herman delivers. 123 00:04:49,122 --> 00:04:50,991 Gets the win. 124 00:04:51,091 --> 00:04:52,692 - We've seen this in the finals. 125 00:04:52,792 --> 00:04:54,895 Just because you're fast, just because 126 00:04:54,995 --> 00:04:57,097 you got experience, doesn't mean that this is 127 00:04:57,197 --> 00:04:59,566 going to be an easy race. - Let's go. 128 00:04:59,666 --> 00:05:01,168 - Come on, Addy. 129 00:05:01,268 --> 00:05:02,402 You got this, Addy. 130 00:05:02,502 --> 00:05:03,904 - Now she can try to finish, 131 00:05:04,004 --> 00:05:05,438 but will have to get past what's been 132 00:05:05,539 --> 00:05:09,676 the toughest obstacle in the finals, Hourglass Drop. 133 00:05:09,776 --> 00:05:11,945 Very good ninjas fell on this one last week. 134 00:05:12,045 --> 00:05:13,480 - All you got to do is hit the trampoline 135 00:05:13,580 --> 00:05:15,415 on the star in the middle, then bounce up 136 00:05:15,515 --> 00:05:17,951 and catch that second board. - Up and engage. 137 00:05:18,051 --> 00:05:20,954 - That's--up! - Oh, a little too far behind. 138 00:05:21,054 --> 00:05:22,722 - Oh! [laughs] 139 00:05:22,822 --> 00:05:24,724 - Can't make the grab, but it's a win 140 00:05:24,824 --> 00:05:27,427 for Addy Herman against one of the favorites 141 00:05:27,527 --> 00:05:29,963 to win it all, Luke Beckstrand. 142 00:05:30,063 --> 00:05:32,098 And this year, the top four ladies, 143 00:05:32,199 --> 00:05:35,135 those who complete the most obstacles during the season, 144 00:05:35,235 --> 00:05:37,838 will race to be our Women's Champion. 145 00:05:37,938 --> 00:05:40,607 Addy added five obstacles to her tally on that run. 146 00:05:40,707 --> 00:05:44,477 She's now up to 18 with two more races to go. 147 00:05:46,513 --> 00:05:47,914 - Addy, great work out here tonight. 148 00:05:48,014 --> 00:05:49,216 - Thank you. Thank you. 149 00:05:49,316 --> 00:05:50,417 It was a good one. 150 00:05:50,517 --> 00:05:52,752 - Once you realized, I won this thing, 151 00:05:52,852 --> 00:05:55,055 was your focus most on the buzzer, 152 00:05:55,155 --> 00:05:56,656 was it on putting yourself in a good position 153 00:05:56,756 --> 00:05:59,192 for the women's crown, all of the above? 154 00:05:59,292 --> 00:06:02,128 - Yeah, I am a little behind on position for the women's crown. 155 00:06:02,229 --> 00:06:04,998 So my goal was the buzzer, get as many clears as I can. 156 00:06:05,098 --> 00:06:06,466 So I'm happy with where I got, but definitely 157 00:06:06,566 --> 00:06:08,101 want to get further next time. - OK. 158 00:06:08,201 --> 00:06:09,502 Well, you got more work to do. 159 00:06:09,603 --> 00:06:11,371 Two more races ahead of you, but great work on this one. 160 00:06:11,471 --> 00:06:13,406 - Thank you. - Guys, back to you. 161 00:06:13,506 --> 00:06:16,009 - And now it's the other two from this group, 162 00:06:16,109 --> 00:06:17,811 two more familiar faces. 163 00:06:17,911 --> 00:06:20,680 It's Massachusetts gym owner Lucas Reale 164 00:06:20,780 --> 00:06:23,350 taking on Alaska's Nick Hanson. 165 00:06:23,450 --> 00:06:25,018 Both been competing for many years, 166 00:06:25,118 --> 00:06:30,056 but what drives them now is their love for coaching others. 167 00:06:30,156 --> 00:06:33,326 - Once you guys get to here, you can either rotate under 168 00:06:33,426 --> 00:06:35,295 or you guys can just reach with the front hand 169 00:06:35,395 --> 00:06:37,130 and spin once you get onto there. 170 00:06:37,230 --> 00:06:39,099 As soon as I got into Ninja Warrior, 171 00:06:39,199 --> 00:06:40,667 I kind of knew that coaching was 172 00:06:40,767 --> 00:06:41,968 something that I'd want to do. 173 00:06:42,068 --> 00:06:43,870 Yeah, out of there. 174 00:06:43,970 --> 00:06:45,205 Let's go. 175 00:06:45,305 --> 00:06:48,108 Mainly so that I could pass on the passion 176 00:06:48,208 --> 00:06:50,977 that I have for Ninja to other people. 177 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:52,746 [all cheering] 178 00:06:52,846 --> 00:06:54,581 [bright pop music] 179 00:06:54,681 --> 00:06:56,049 - You got it! Dude, you got it! 180 00:06:56,149 --> 00:06:57,918 ♪ ♪ 181 00:06:58,018 --> 00:07:00,654 - The pride of Wasilla, Alaska. 182 00:07:00,754 --> 00:07:03,089 - Every time that I walk up to the start line, 183 00:07:03,189 --> 00:07:04,624 I think about those moments. 184 00:07:04,724 --> 00:07:06,426 Here, throw it behind you. Throw it behind you. 185 00:07:06,526 --> 00:07:07,594 Yes, like that. There you go. 186 00:07:07,694 --> 00:07:08,995 I think about every kid that I've had 187 00:07:09,095 --> 00:07:10,497 a chance to make an impact on, 188 00:07:10,597 --> 00:07:12,666 and I take them with me on the course. 189 00:07:12,766 --> 00:07:14,501 I'm just so proud of Talus, man. 190 00:07:15,635 --> 00:07:16,936 But also I didn't want him to beat me. 191 00:07:17,037 --> 00:07:18,505 [laughter] 192 00:07:18,605 --> 00:07:20,140 - There it is! - I knew it! 193 00:07:21,808 --> 00:07:23,910 - Every time that I go out there on the course, 194 00:07:24,010 --> 00:07:26,646 I want to run to inspire the kids that I teach. 195 00:07:26,746 --> 00:07:29,182 Come on, Charlotte, everything you have. 196 00:07:30,483 --> 00:07:33,086 - Come on, Lil! - Come on, Lil! 197 00:07:33,186 --> 00:07:35,522 They can do whatever they set their mind to. 198 00:07:35,622 --> 00:07:39,526 ♪ ♪ 199 00:07:39,626 --> 00:07:41,361 [cheers and applause] 200 00:07:41,461 --> 00:07:44,097 - And you can see the love Lucas has for his students 201 00:07:44,197 --> 00:07:45,966 and that they have for him. 202 00:07:46,066 --> 00:07:48,768 Look at all of them watching back at his gym. 203 00:07:48,868 --> 00:07:50,303 Nick Hanson's got his wife and son 204 00:07:50,403 --> 00:07:53,073 on his sideline and a good friend 205 00:07:53,173 --> 00:07:54,741 watching from 30,000 feet. 206 00:07:54,841 --> 00:07:56,876 That's "Ninja" veteran Grant McCartney. 207 00:07:56,976 --> 00:07:59,679 - Let's go. - From the plane, Akbar. 208 00:07:59,779 --> 00:08:01,314 - And in the bathroom of a plane. 209 00:08:01,414 --> 00:08:02,449 - Let's go. 210 00:08:02,549 --> 00:08:03,883 - Wow, that's a real friendship. 211 00:08:03,984 --> 00:08:05,585 - FN 2187. 212 00:08:05,685 --> 00:08:07,487 - Well, this is an important first race 213 00:08:07,587 --> 00:08:08,988 for two "Ninja" veterans. 214 00:08:09,089 --> 00:08:12,258 [countdown clock beeping] 215 00:08:12,359 --> 00:08:14,060 Sixth time in the finals for Nick Hanson 216 00:08:14,160 --> 00:08:16,229 and the sixth time for Lucas Reale. 217 00:08:16,329 --> 00:08:18,064 - All right. - Good start. 218 00:08:18,164 --> 00:08:19,432 - Nice catch. 219 00:08:19,532 --> 00:08:22,102 - You know, Lucas has been training with Matt D'Amico, 220 00:08:22,202 --> 00:08:24,104 who'll be racing later tonight. 221 00:08:24,204 --> 00:08:26,306 They focus on speed, and a little hung up there 222 00:08:26,406 --> 00:08:27,440 for Nick Hanson. 223 00:08:27,540 --> 00:08:29,509 - Oh, it's all about that efficiency. 224 00:08:29,609 --> 00:08:32,345 - And another swing, Akbar, 225 00:08:32,445 --> 00:08:35,382 just giving Lucas Reale an edge. 226 00:08:35,482 --> 00:08:37,484 Now Nick's going to try to make up some ground 227 00:08:37,584 --> 00:08:39,619 here on Swinging Peg Boards. 228 00:08:43,223 --> 00:08:45,792 And Lucas, first off. 229 00:08:45,892 --> 00:08:47,594 But we see sometimes, when you've got 230 00:08:47,694 --> 00:08:49,696 a half obstacle edge, sometimes your glance 231 00:08:49,796 --> 00:08:51,931 steals back and mistakes happen 232 00:08:52,032 --> 00:08:53,566 right around here, 233 00:08:53,666 --> 00:08:55,335 'cause here comes Nick Hanson, 234 00:08:55,435 --> 00:08:57,103 but another swing. 235 00:08:57,203 --> 00:08:59,539 Now finally gets off the Peg Boards. 236 00:08:59,639 --> 00:09:01,574 Nick Hanson is moving slowly, 237 00:09:01,674 --> 00:09:04,644 and Lucas Reale continuing to progress, 238 00:09:04,744 --> 00:09:08,081 but now he's got the big move on Cane Lane. 239 00:09:08,181 --> 00:09:10,617 - Oh! Ooh. 240 00:09:10,717 --> 00:09:11,918 That almost got him. 241 00:09:12,018 --> 00:09:14,187 And you see Lucas Reale taking a peek back. 242 00:09:14,287 --> 00:09:16,356 - Nick looks like he might be hurt, Akbar. 243 00:09:16,456 --> 00:09:17,924 There's something not right with him. 244 00:09:18,024 --> 00:09:19,159 You can see him grimacing, 245 00:09:19,259 --> 00:09:21,361 but there is no quit in this athlete. 246 00:09:21,461 --> 00:09:25,565 And now Lucas Reale has reached the big grab on Hourglass Drop. 247 00:09:26,366 --> 00:09:27,534 - Nice. - Got it. 248 00:09:27,634 --> 00:09:30,336 Now just needs the dismount, 249 00:09:30,437 --> 00:09:34,207 and Lucas Reale's going to get a buzzer. 250 00:09:34,307 --> 00:09:37,310 [upbeat music] 251 00:09:37,410 --> 00:09:39,012 - You got this, Nick! 252 00:09:39,112 --> 00:09:41,381 - Nick Hanson, something's wrong. 253 00:09:41,481 --> 00:09:42,849 - Yeah, you can see he is grimacing. 254 00:09:42,949 --> 00:09:44,584 He's grimacing badly. 255 00:09:44,684 --> 00:09:46,686 - Daddy! - Go! Fight through it. 256 00:09:46,786 --> 00:09:47,954 - I don't know if he pulled something 257 00:09:48,054 --> 00:09:49,189 or if he's cramping. 258 00:09:49,289 --> 00:09:50,623 He looks like he might be cramping. 259 00:09:50,723 --> 00:09:52,058 - Come on, Nick. Fight. 260 00:09:52,158 --> 00:09:53,393 You got it, man. 261 00:09:53,493 --> 00:09:55,328 - Well, these athletes know their bodies. 262 00:09:55,428 --> 00:09:56,396 If he's going for it, 263 00:09:56,496 --> 00:09:57,597 he feels his body can handle it. 264 00:09:57,697 --> 00:09:59,299 - Come on, Nick. Go get it! 265 00:09:59,399 --> 00:10:00,767 - We'll have our medics standing by 266 00:10:00,867 --> 00:10:02,569 to check him out as soon as he's done. 267 00:10:02,669 --> 00:10:04,838 But you can just see, does not want to quit. 268 00:10:04,938 --> 00:10:06,573 Look at him fight through, Akbar. 269 00:10:06,673 --> 00:10:08,007 - This is the Ninja mentality. 270 00:10:08,108 --> 00:10:09,409 This is the Ninja spirit. 271 00:10:09,509 --> 00:10:11,911 I don't care if he doesn't hit a buzzer. 272 00:10:12,011 --> 00:10:14,848 - I am so impressed by Nick Hanson here. 273 00:10:14,948 --> 00:10:17,484 - And this big transfer is going to put a lot of pain 274 00:10:17,584 --> 00:10:20,019 wherever he's feeling it right now. 275 00:10:20,120 --> 00:10:22,388 - And I got to imagine, if his wife and son 276 00:10:22,489 --> 00:10:25,191 weren't here, he might have let go, Akbar. 277 00:10:25,291 --> 00:10:27,494 - Ooh. Oh. 278 00:10:27,594 --> 00:10:29,128 Just too much. 279 00:10:29,229 --> 00:10:30,363 - Well, we're going to get our medical team 280 00:10:30,463 --> 00:10:32,098 to check him out right away. 281 00:10:32,198 --> 00:10:34,601 So Lucas Reale gets the win, 282 00:10:34,701 --> 00:10:37,237 and he goes to 1 and 0. 283 00:10:37,337 --> 00:10:39,239 - I'm not sure where Nick hurt himself, 284 00:10:39,339 --> 00:10:41,374 but when he came off Swinging Peg Boards, 285 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:43,376 that's when he first started to grimace. 286 00:10:43,476 --> 00:10:47,313 He may have pulled something on that obstacle. 287 00:10:47,413 --> 00:10:49,716 - Our medics are checking him out. 288 00:10:49,816 --> 00:10:51,851 Soon we'll give you an update on his condition 289 00:10:51,951 --> 00:10:53,586 as soon as we have it. 290 00:10:53,686 --> 00:10:56,322 Tonight, it's more nonstop action 291 00:10:56,422 --> 00:10:58,758 in our all-racing National Final. 292 00:10:58,858 --> 00:11:00,493 Oh, no! - What? 293 00:11:00,593 --> 00:11:02,195 - Several of Ninja's biggest names 294 00:11:02,295 --> 00:11:04,998 will be battling to keep their season alive, 295 00:11:05,098 --> 00:11:08,034 including our reigning champion, Kai Beckstrand. 296 00:11:08,134 --> 00:11:09,302 - Yeah, baby. 297 00:11:09,402 --> 00:11:11,170 - He could be joined by two more members 298 00:11:11,271 --> 00:11:13,206 of the Beckstrand family. 299 00:11:13,306 --> 00:11:15,508 - That was some "Cobra Kai" magic! 300 00:11:15,608 --> 00:11:19,646 - It's all coming up on "American Ninja Warrior." 301 00:11:24,851 --> 00:11:25,985 - Welcome back to Vegas 302 00:11:26,085 --> 00:11:28,321 and night two of "Ninja's" National Finals. 303 00:11:28,421 --> 00:11:30,456 While we were away, it was group 8's 304 00:11:30,557 --> 00:11:34,360 first races, with the two men battling the two women. 305 00:11:34,460 --> 00:11:35,862 First, Florida College student 306 00:11:35,962 --> 00:11:37,463 Jay "Lache" Lewis took on 307 00:11:37,564 --> 00:11:40,333 Massachusetts teenager Akshara Pappu. 308 00:11:40,433 --> 00:11:42,735 Jay "Lache" is one of the top contenders, 309 00:11:42,835 --> 00:11:44,237 so he came out fast. 310 00:11:44,337 --> 00:11:46,472 But Pappu, a rookie, surprisingly 311 00:11:46,573 --> 00:11:48,908 kept it close early. - OK, Akshara. 312 00:11:49,008 --> 00:11:51,110 She is on this man's heel. 313 00:11:51,210 --> 00:11:52,645 - By Cane Lane, 314 00:11:52,745 --> 00:11:54,480 Jay "Lache" was able to open up a lead, 315 00:11:54,581 --> 00:11:57,750 but then faced Hourglass Drop for the first time. 316 00:11:57,850 --> 00:12:00,587 - This can be the great game changer. 317 00:12:00,687 --> 00:12:01,854 Whoo! 318 00:12:01,955 --> 00:12:04,257 - He got the win to go 1 and 0. 319 00:12:04,357 --> 00:12:05,725 [buzzer blares] 320 00:12:05,825 --> 00:12:06,859 - Pappu kept fighting, 321 00:12:06,960 --> 00:12:08,528 making it to the final obstacle. 322 00:12:08,628 --> 00:12:11,197 - Nice! Oh. 323 00:12:11,297 --> 00:12:14,601 - A good effort, but she falls to 0 and 1. 324 00:12:14,701 --> 00:12:16,936 Then it was the other battle of the sexes 325 00:12:17,036 --> 00:12:19,105 as the Boss, Elijah Browning, 326 00:12:19,205 --> 00:12:22,809 took on Florida rookie Olivia Lopez. 327 00:12:22,909 --> 00:12:24,811 The Boss, a six-time "Ninja" veteran, 328 00:12:24,911 --> 00:12:28,281 looked confident as he jumped out to an early lead. 329 00:12:28,381 --> 00:12:29,816 - Elijah Browning going fast. 330 00:12:29,916 --> 00:12:32,051 - Lopez took a more cautious approach. 331 00:12:32,151 --> 00:12:35,021 - Olivia Lopez still working. - Let's go! 332 00:12:35,121 --> 00:12:37,857 - Browning just had to survive Hourglass Drop. 333 00:12:37,957 --> 00:12:39,058 - Nice. 334 00:12:39,158 --> 00:12:41,227 - He made the grab, and then tumbled 335 00:12:41,327 --> 00:12:44,030 to the buzzer to get the win. - Whoo! 336 00:12:44,130 --> 00:12:45,832 - Lopez battled to the final obstacle. 337 00:12:45,932 --> 00:12:47,033 - Ah. 338 00:12:47,133 --> 00:12:49,168 - But she falls to 0 and 1. 339 00:12:50,203 --> 00:12:53,006 - Our next two competitors know how to win. 340 00:12:53,106 --> 00:12:55,842 We've got our defending "ANW" champion, 341 00:12:55,942 --> 00:12:58,544 Kai Beckstrand, racing former "Ninja Junior" 342 00:12:58,645 --> 00:13:01,714 champ, teenager Max Salebra. 343 00:13:01,814 --> 00:13:03,549 [rock music] 344 00:13:03,650 --> 00:13:06,452 - Max Salebra is somebody I know very well. 345 00:13:06,552 --> 00:13:08,788 Former "Junior" champion, like myself. 346 00:13:11,324 --> 00:13:15,128 - "American Ninja Warrior Junior" champion! 347 00:13:15,228 --> 00:13:16,663 - He's one of the younger guys, 348 00:13:16,763 --> 00:13:19,098 so we'll see if he can keep it together 349 00:13:19,198 --> 00:13:20,900 or if he might get a little star struck. 350 00:13:21,000 --> 00:13:23,836 ♪ ♪ 351 00:13:23,936 --> 00:13:25,638 - Being on "American Ninja Warrior Junior" 352 00:13:25,738 --> 00:13:27,674 definitely gives me a little bit more experience 353 00:13:27,774 --> 00:13:29,909 going into the racing format. 354 00:13:30,009 --> 00:13:32,845 - There it is. - Riding to success, baby. 355 00:13:32,945 --> 00:13:35,381 Ride to success. 356 00:13:35,481 --> 00:13:39,185 - But racing Kai, there's just no words 357 00:13:39,285 --> 00:13:42,255 that can explain how scared I am. 358 00:13:42,355 --> 00:13:44,057 He's like a big brother, but he's probably not 359 00:13:44,157 --> 00:13:46,526 going to go easy on me this race. 360 00:13:46,626 --> 00:13:47,694 - He's had a good rookie season. 361 00:13:47,794 --> 00:13:50,029 He's absolutely killed it this year. 362 00:13:50,129 --> 00:13:53,066 But the champ is ready to take this win. 363 00:13:53,166 --> 00:13:55,968 - Well, Kai's got reason to smile before this race. 364 00:13:56,069 --> 00:13:57,403 He just got married. 365 00:13:57,503 --> 00:13:59,939 There's his wife, Lexee, on the sideline. 366 00:14:00,039 --> 00:14:02,141 She's with the rest of the Beckstrand family, 367 00:14:02,241 --> 00:14:04,911 including his sister, Baylee, who runs later. 368 00:14:05,011 --> 00:14:08,581 Max Salebra has his family and friends cheering for him. 369 00:14:08,681 --> 00:14:12,251 - Max is only 14 years old, the youngest in the finals. 370 00:14:12,352 --> 00:14:13,953 Can he handle the pressure? 371 00:14:14,053 --> 00:14:16,656 [countdown clock beeping] 372 00:14:16,756 --> 00:14:18,024 - Well, this will be a real test 373 00:14:18,124 --> 00:14:21,294 for the teenager trying to keep up with Kai Beckstrand. 374 00:14:21,394 --> 00:14:22,929 - Kai's not going to take it easy on him. 375 00:14:23,029 --> 00:14:25,732 He knows Salebra can go. 376 00:14:25,832 --> 00:14:29,502 - And look at that, Max Salebra keeping pace. 377 00:14:29,602 --> 00:14:32,271 - They're right there, neck and neck. 378 00:14:32,372 --> 00:14:34,040 - When we talk about his maturity, 379 00:14:34,140 --> 00:14:35,341 look at this. - Whoo! 380 00:14:35,441 --> 00:14:37,310 - Look at his flexibility. - Uh-oh. 381 00:14:37,410 --> 00:14:40,113 Ay yai yai! Ay yai yai! 382 00:14:40,213 --> 00:14:43,082 - Max takes an extra swing, and Kai jumps ahead. 383 00:14:43,182 --> 00:14:45,218 First up on Salmon Ladder. 384 00:14:45,318 --> 00:14:48,588 - And you cannot let Kai Beckstrand get that far ahead. 385 00:14:48,688 --> 00:14:50,790 Max Salebra's got to push it just a little bit, 386 00:14:50,890 --> 00:14:52,625 but not too much to where he makes a mistake. 387 00:14:52,725 --> 00:14:53,860 - Well, look at this. 388 00:14:53,960 --> 00:14:55,695 Now Kai is finding his rhythm, 389 00:14:55,795 --> 00:14:58,498 but Hourglass can trip anyone up. 390 00:14:58,598 --> 00:14:59,966 - We've seen it. - Kai! 391 00:15:00,066 --> 00:15:01,067 Got it! - Nice! 392 00:15:01,167 --> 00:15:02,935 And there's Kai Beckstrand. 393 00:15:03,035 --> 00:15:06,005 - He's going to get the win and with a fast time. 394 00:15:06,105 --> 00:15:07,173 [cheers and applause] 395 00:15:07,273 --> 00:15:09,842 Max Salebra going to try to finish. 396 00:15:09,942 --> 00:15:11,377 Makes the grab. 397 00:15:11,477 --> 00:15:13,713 He can't beat the champ, but what a confidence boost 398 00:15:13,813 --> 00:15:15,414 for this 14-year-old. 399 00:15:15,515 --> 00:15:17,150 [cheers and applause] 400 00:15:17,250 --> 00:15:20,086 Kai Beckstrand is off to a good start in his quest 401 00:15:20,186 --> 00:15:22,021 to be back-to-back champion. 402 00:15:22,121 --> 00:15:23,990 He's going to be tough to beat. 403 00:15:24,090 --> 00:15:26,259 And now it's the other two from group 9. 404 00:15:26,359 --> 00:15:28,327 We've got the long haired rock-and-roll rookie 405 00:15:28,428 --> 00:15:30,363 from Virginia, Daroch Wilmoth, 406 00:15:30,463 --> 00:15:32,398 better known as D-Rex. 407 00:15:32,498 --> 00:15:33,800 He's facing Southern California's 408 00:15:33,900 --> 00:15:36,769 Xzavian Ochoa, who's had a strong season, 409 00:15:36,869 --> 00:15:38,838 which is remarkable considering 410 00:15:38,938 --> 00:15:42,442 the medical issues he's had to face. 411 00:15:42,542 --> 00:15:45,878 - I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2017. 412 00:15:45,978 --> 00:15:49,081 I would have a seizure three or four times an hour. 413 00:15:49,182 --> 00:15:50,716 [somber music] 414 00:15:50,817 --> 00:15:52,485 I couldn't play sports. 415 00:15:52,585 --> 00:15:55,087 I couldn't cross the street by myself. 416 00:15:55,188 --> 00:15:56,556 ♪ ♪ 417 00:15:56,656 --> 00:15:58,391 We immediately got onto medications, 418 00:15:58,491 --> 00:16:03,396 and I started Ninja, just pushing my limits 419 00:16:03,496 --> 00:16:05,798 and facing challenges every day... 420 00:16:05,898 --> 00:16:07,700 [dramatic music] 421 00:16:07,800 --> 00:16:09,368 Lowered my stress levels. 422 00:16:09,468 --> 00:16:12,371 It reduced the amount of seizures I had. 423 00:16:13,439 --> 00:16:17,977 Today, I am a year and a half free of seizures, 424 00:16:18,077 --> 00:16:21,981 and now I'm able to compete on "American Ninja Warrior"... 425 00:16:22,081 --> 00:16:24,283 - Wow. - Good balance. 426 00:16:24,383 --> 00:16:26,152 This kid is legit. 427 00:16:26,252 --> 00:16:29,522 - And show people what's possible. 428 00:16:33,025 --> 00:16:37,129 - Xzavian going to be supported by his mom on the sideline. 429 00:16:37,230 --> 00:16:39,365 And D-Rex has quickly become a fan favorite 430 00:16:39,465 --> 00:16:41,601 with that ponytail haircut. 431 00:16:41,701 --> 00:16:43,502 He's been perfect this season, 432 00:16:43,603 --> 00:16:46,772 his family of musicians cheering him on. 433 00:16:46,873 --> 00:16:49,542 First time racing in the finals for both these guys. 434 00:16:49,642 --> 00:16:50,977 - Come on! 435 00:16:51,077 --> 00:16:52,845 [countdown clock beeping] 436 00:16:52,945 --> 00:16:54,447 - This is an important race. 437 00:16:54,547 --> 00:16:55,781 Kai Beckstrand's a favorite to get 438 00:16:55,882 --> 00:16:57,550 one of the top two spots in this group. 439 00:16:57,650 --> 00:16:59,118 Who's going to get the other? 440 00:16:59,218 --> 00:17:02,121 - What a great start, right next to each other, 441 00:17:02,221 --> 00:17:03,656 and Xzavian pulling slightly ahead. 442 00:17:03,756 --> 00:17:04,991 - Nice. 443 00:17:05,091 --> 00:17:07,193 - And that puts so much pressure on your opponent. 444 00:17:07,293 --> 00:17:09,028 - Xzavian is super efficient. 445 00:17:09,128 --> 00:17:11,631 Swinging Peg Boards, you don't want to go so fast 446 00:17:11,731 --> 00:17:14,600 to where you make a mistake and slip. 447 00:17:14,700 --> 00:17:17,436 - But D-Rex, looks like he's evened it up, 448 00:17:17,536 --> 00:17:19,338 but just can't make the peg placement. 449 00:17:19,438 --> 00:17:21,541 - He's having shoulder mobility issue right now. 450 00:17:21,641 --> 00:17:23,743 - Who's going to dismount? - Get out of there. 451 00:17:23,843 --> 00:17:26,078 - And it looked like Xzavian's feet were slightly 452 00:17:26,178 --> 00:17:27,880 ahead on the Salmon Ladder. 453 00:17:27,980 --> 00:17:31,017 - Xzavian's a little crooked. Nice. 454 00:17:31,117 --> 00:17:33,085 They're both at the top. 455 00:17:33,185 --> 00:17:35,688 - D-Rex first on Cane Lane. 456 00:17:35,788 --> 00:17:37,256 What a back and forth. 457 00:17:37,356 --> 00:17:38,691 - Daroch is not messing around. 458 00:17:38,791 --> 00:17:41,093 Look at how well he's using that cane. 459 00:17:41,193 --> 00:17:43,129 And he's a young man, not an old guy. 460 00:17:43,229 --> 00:17:44,430 Whoo! 461 00:17:44,530 --> 00:17:46,532 - D-Rex has a slight edge heading into 462 00:17:46,632 --> 00:17:48,734 the unpredictable Hourglass Drop. 463 00:17:48,834 --> 00:17:52,171 And here it is, the big moment, the divider. 464 00:17:52,271 --> 00:17:54,073 - First time on this is always tricky. 465 00:17:54,173 --> 00:17:57,176 You want to hit the trampoline right in the middle. 466 00:17:57,276 --> 00:17:59,612 - Ni--oh! - Oh! 467 00:17:59,712 --> 00:18:02,214 And the door is open for Xzavian Ochoa. 468 00:18:02,315 --> 00:18:04,750 But he must make this transfer. 469 00:18:04,850 --> 00:18:06,819 - Matt, he saw what happened to D-Rex. 470 00:18:06,919 --> 00:18:09,121 Hopefully that's not in his head. 471 00:18:09,221 --> 00:18:10,523 No, it's not. 472 00:18:10,623 --> 00:18:12,124 - Makes the grab. 473 00:18:12,224 --> 00:18:15,127 And Xzavian Ochoa's going to do it, 474 00:18:15,227 --> 00:18:19,031 a come from behind win. - Nice. 475 00:18:19,131 --> 00:18:20,633 - Another round where 476 00:18:20,733 --> 00:18:23,469 Hourglass Drop made the difference. 477 00:18:23,569 --> 00:18:26,238 - Putting up the X. X marks the spot, baby. 478 00:18:26,339 --> 00:18:30,009 - So Xzavian goes to 1 and 0, and D-Rex now has work to do. 479 00:18:30,109 --> 00:18:32,144 He's 0 and 1. 480 00:18:33,579 --> 00:18:34,814 Coming up, 481 00:18:34,914 --> 00:18:37,950 she won a Women's Championship two years ago. 482 00:18:38,050 --> 00:18:40,353 - It's a vertical sprint for Addy Herman! 483 00:18:40,453 --> 00:18:42,722 - And Addy Herman's off to a great start 484 00:18:42,822 --> 00:18:44,357 in this year's finals. 485 00:18:44,457 --> 00:18:48,861 Her second race is next on "American Ninja Warrior." 486 00:18:53,399 --> 00:18:56,736 - Welcome back to Vegas and "Ninja's" National Finals. 487 00:18:56,836 --> 00:19:00,172 Moments ago, we started the round 2 races for group 7, 488 00:19:00,272 --> 00:19:02,575 with Utah's Luke Beckstrand facing 489 00:19:02,675 --> 00:19:05,311 Massachusetts' Lucas Reale. 490 00:19:05,411 --> 00:19:06,846 Beckstrand was looking to get back 491 00:19:06,946 --> 00:19:10,182 on track after a shocking loss in his first race. 492 00:19:10,282 --> 00:19:12,818 - He is upset that he started at 0 and 1. 493 00:19:12,918 --> 00:19:14,854 - The high schooler set a blazing pace 494 00:19:14,954 --> 00:19:17,490 and stayed just ahead of the gym owner, Reale, 495 00:19:17,590 --> 00:19:20,526 who won his first match-up. - Here comes Lucas. 496 00:19:20,626 --> 00:19:23,229 - It was close as both reached hourglass Drop. 497 00:19:23,329 --> 00:19:24,330 - Man, look at Luke. 498 00:19:24,430 --> 00:19:26,232 I mean, he is so locked in right now, 499 00:19:26,332 --> 00:19:28,668 but he's got to drop now. - Got it. 500 00:19:28,768 --> 00:19:31,937 Despite hitting his head, Beckstrand made the grab 501 00:19:32,038 --> 00:19:33,973 and held on for the win. 502 00:19:34,073 --> 00:19:36,175 [cheers and applause] 503 00:19:36,275 --> 00:19:39,545 He's now 1 and 1, as is Lucas Reale. 504 00:19:39,645 --> 00:19:40,913 [buzzer blares] 505 00:19:41,013 --> 00:19:43,382 And now the other 2 from group 7 506 00:19:43,482 --> 00:19:45,518 are ready for their second race. 507 00:19:45,618 --> 00:19:48,254 And, yes, that's Nick Hanson back on the course. 508 00:19:48,354 --> 00:19:49,789 Says he pulled an abdominal muscle 509 00:19:49,889 --> 00:19:52,625 in his first race, but he wants to continue. 510 00:19:52,725 --> 00:19:54,794 Going to give it a go against Addy Herman, 511 00:19:54,894 --> 00:19:57,163 the former Women's Champion, coming off 512 00:19:57,263 --> 00:20:00,032 a big win in her first race. 513 00:20:00,132 --> 00:20:02,068 Well, Nick's got a 5-inch height advantage, 514 00:20:02,168 --> 00:20:04,236 and neither comes in as a high seed. 515 00:20:04,336 --> 00:20:06,706 Addy's at 37, and Nick's at 54, 516 00:20:06,806 --> 00:20:09,842 but both have plenty of experience. 517 00:20:09,942 --> 00:20:13,245 Both with their family and friends on the sideline. 518 00:20:13,345 --> 00:20:15,481 - Nick's got to battle through that abdominal injury. 519 00:20:15,581 --> 00:20:17,683 This course is tough even when you're healthy. 520 00:20:17,783 --> 00:20:19,752 It's going to be a real test for him. 521 00:20:19,852 --> 00:20:22,855 [countdown clock beeping] 522 00:20:22,955 --> 00:20:25,257 Nick Hanson playing hurt, and I like it, Matt. 523 00:20:25,357 --> 00:20:26,625 He is a warrior. 524 00:20:26,726 --> 00:20:29,161 - Well, he cannot take it easy with Addy Herman. 525 00:20:29,261 --> 00:20:30,663 Her at 5'5", 130. 526 00:20:30,763 --> 00:20:32,264 She's got so much power. 527 00:20:32,364 --> 00:20:33,399 - Go, Nick, you got this! 528 00:20:33,499 --> 00:20:36,035 - Nick Hanson, Matt, a little timid. 529 00:20:36,135 --> 00:20:38,304 Really a little cautious. 530 00:20:38,404 --> 00:20:40,473 Addy Herman separating. 531 00:20:40,573 --> 00:20:42,608 - And Addy's just looking fluid, Akbar. 532 00:20:42,708 --> 00:20:45,211 Already halfway through Swinging Peg Boards. 533 00:20:45,311 --> 00:20:48,414 And with that injury, Nick Hanson moving slowly. 534 00:20:48,514 --> 00:20:50,616 You can just tell he's not 100%. 535 00:20:50,716 --> 00:20:52,284 Looks tentative out there. 536 00:20:52,384 --> 00:20:53,719 - Getting on Swinging Peg Boards 537 00:20:53,819 --> 00:20:55,187 requires you to stretch out. 538 00:20:55,287 --> 00:20:57,957 So you know he's feeling it in his ab muscle right now. 539 00:20:58,057 --> 00:21:00,726 - But Addy Herman's looking spectacular, Akbar. 540 00:21:00,826 --> 00:21:01,961 - Yes, she is. 541 00:21:02,061 --> 00:21:04,497 Addy Herman showing what she's made of. 542 00:21:04,597 --> 00:21:07,399 - And Addy's adding to her obstacle total this year. 543 00:21:07,500 --> 00:21:10,703 The top four women, those who complete the most obstacles 544 00:21:10,803 --> 00:21:12,872 during the season, they'll race to be our 545 00:21:12,972 --> 00:21:14,974 Women's Champion in the season finale. 546 00:21:15,074 --> 00:21:16,842 Nick Hanson at the bottom of the Salmon Ladder. 547 00:21:16,942 --> 00:21:18,811 She's starting Cane Lane. 548 00:21:18,911 --> 00:21:22,047 - A lot of abs on the Salmon Ladder for Nick Hanson. 549 00:21:22,148 --> 00:21:24,483 You can see he's just going up real slow, 550 00:21:24,583 --> 00:21:27,086 trying not to agitate the strained ab. 551 00:21:27,186 --> 00:21:28,721 Oh, you can see him touching it right there. 552 00:21:28,821 --> 00:21:29,755 He feels it. 553 00:21:29,855 --> 00:21:30,956 But then look at Addy Herman. 554 00:21:31,056 --> 00:21:33,993 She's going. - Watch the transition. 555 00:21:34,093 --> 00:21:35,895 Gets through. 556 00:21:35,995 --> 00:21:39,865 Neither of them got a buzzer on their first run. 557 00:21:39,965 --> 00:21:40,866 We'll see. 558 00:21:40,966 --> 00:21:42,268 Addy may get a chance here. 559 00:21:42,368 --> 00:21:43,536 She's going to do it. 560 00:21:43,636 --> 00:21:46,772 She's going to get to face the Hourglass Drop. 561 00:21:46,872 --> 00:21:50,309 As Nick continues to fight on Cane Lane. 562 00:21:50,409 --> 00:21:53,646 - Both these ninjas are showing a lot of grit. 563 00:21:53,746 --> 00:21:55,514 Addy Herman running her race. 564 00:21:55,614 --> 00:21:57,216 And then you can see Nick Hanson 565 00:21:57,316 --> 00:21:59,318 really fighting through pain. 566 00:22:00,786 --> 00:22:03,956 - It's going to come down to this move right here. 567 00:22:04,056 --> 00:22:06,959 Can she nail it? 568 00:22:07,059 --> 00:22:08,227 - Perfect form. 569 00:22:08,327 --> 00:22:10,329 Engage the abs. Big up. 570 00:22:10,429 --> 00:22:13,032 - Oh, my! - Oh! 571 00:22:13,132 --> 00:22:16,602 - Got it on the back half. 572 00:22:16,702 --> 00:22:19,805 You could see she went straight up and down. 573 00:22:19,905 --> 00:22:21,907 Somehow managed to hang on. 574 00:22:22,007 --> 00:22:25,110 - Now she just got to have a nice, clean dismount. 575 00:22:25,211 --> 00:22:28,147 - And Addy Herman does it. 576 00:22:28,247 --> 00:22:31,650 Gets the win, gets another buzzer, 577 00:22:31,750 --> 00:22:33,686 and six more obstacles. 578 00:22:33,786 --> 00:22:35,821 [cheers and applause] 579 00:22:35,921 --> 00:22:39,258 But what a gutty performance by Nick Hanson 580 00:22:39,358 --> 00:22:43,162 fighting through that abdominal injury. 581 00:22:43,262 --> 00:22:44,363 What grit. 582 00:22:44,463 --> 00:22:46,332 Still reached the final obstacle. 583 00:22:46,432 --> 00:22:48,000 - Addy, get over here. 584 00:22:48,100 --> 00:22:49,301 - 2 and 0. 585 00:22:49,401 --> 00:22:51,537 Nick was pushing you the whole way. 586 00:22:51,637 --> 00:22:53,038 How did it feel out there? 587 00:22:53,138 --> 00:22:55,140 - Man, Nick is actually one of the coolest people 588 00:22:55,241 --> 00:22:56,275 I've ever met. 589 00:22:56,375 --> 00:22:58,043 It was an honor to race him. 590 00:22:58,143 --> 00:23:00,479 That last move had me scared, but got it done. 591 00:23:00,579 --> 00:23:01,947 - Well, congratulations, Addy. 592 00:23:02,047 --> 00:23:03,048 You're 2 and 0. 593 00:23:03,148 --> 00:23:05,484 - Thank you. 594 00:23:05,584 --> 00:23:08,621 - And Addy's climbing up the obstacle leaderboard. 595 00:23:08,721 --> 00:23:12,224 She's now at 24 with another race to go. 596 00:23:12,324 --> 00:23:13,826 If she ends up in the top four, 597 00:23:13,926 --> 00:23:15,961 she'll race to be our Women's Champion 598 00:23:16,061 --> 00:23:17,663 as part of the season finale. 599 00:23:17,763 --> 00:23:19,965 - Now we shift over to group 8 and the match-up 600 00:23:20,065 --> 00:23:21,800 of the top seeds in the foursome. 601 00:23:21,901 --> 00:23:25,237 Here are a couple of ninjas who know how to go fast. 602 00:23:25,337 --> 00:23:27,606 It's Tennessee's Elijah "Boss" Browning 603 00:23:27,706 --> 00:23:29,541 facing Jay "Lache" Lewis. 604 00:23:29,642 --> 00:23:31,310 These two know each other well. 605 00:23:31,410 --> 00:23:33,379 They both started competing on "Ninja Warrior" 606 00:23:33,479 --> 00:23:35,180 back in season 13. 607 00:23:35,281 --> 00:23:37,716 Elijah's mom, Renee, is on the sideline, 608 00:23:37,816 --> 00:23:39,618 along with his girlfriend, Cora. 609 00:23:39,718 --> 00:23:42,121 And Jay's girlfriend, fellow Ninja Maggie Owen, 610 00:23:42,221 --> 00:23:44,123 is watching from back in Illinois. 611 00:23:44,223 --> 00:23:46,525 Maggie was eliminated in Regional Finals, 612 00:23:46,625 --> 00:23:50,562 but we put the two of them together for This or That. 613 00:23:50,663 --> 00:23:53,232 [upbeat music] 614 00:23:53,332 --> 00:23:54,833 - Cake or pie? I'm going cake. 615 00:23:54,934 --> 00:23:55,834 - I'm going cake too. 616 00:23:55,934 --> 00:23:57,036 Especially ice cream cake. 617 00:23:57,136 --> 00:23:58,370 I don't know if that is allowed 618 00:23:58,470 --> 00:24:00,239 - Cookie cake? - Cookie cake. 619 00:24:00,339 --> 00:24:01,640 - All right. - Yeah. 620 00:24:01,740 --> 00:24:03,309 - I'm glad we agree. 621 00:24:03,409 --> 00:24:05,711 ♪ ♪ 622 00:24:05,811 --> 00:24:07,279 Cats or dogs? Cats all the way. 623 00:24:07,379 --> 00:24:08,280 - I'm dogs. 624 00:24:08,380 --> 00:24:09,682 I'm a dog person through and through. 625 00:24:09,782 --> 00:24:11,183 - You've been great with my cats. 626 00:24:11,283 --> 00:24:13,385 I'm allergic to dogs. So, yeah. 627 00:24:13,485 --> 00:24:15,487 - My dogs almost killed her, like, three times, 628 00:24:15,587 --> 00:24:17,890 just from pure allergies. - I now have an inhaler. 629 00:24:17,990 --> 00:24:19,091 [laughter] 630 00:24:19,191 --> 00:24:21,427 ♪ ♪ 631 00:24:21,527 --> 00:24:22,895 Late nights all the way. 632 00:24:22,995 --> 00:24:26,265 You've seen me in the morning. Not, not pretty. 633 00:24:26,365 --> 00:24:28,200 Late nights, I could be up all night. 634 00:24:28,300 --> 00:24:29,635 I thrive in the night time. 635 00:24:29,735 --> 00:24:31,704 - You ever heard of the story of the early bird? 636 00:24:31,804 --> 00:24:32,838 He gets the worm. 637 00:24:32,938 --> 00:24:34,573 - I don't need the worm. 638 00:24:34,673 --> 00:24:36,742 I don't need the worm. 639 00:24:37,543 --> 00:24:39,511 - Well, Jay needs to be a night person 640 00:24:39,611 --> 00:24:42,715 right now because you know he's going to be pushed by the Boss. 641 00:24:42,815 --> 00:24:46,018 [countdown clock beeping] 642 00:24:46,118 --> 00:24:47,386 - Big difference in height. 643 00:24:47,486 --> 00:24:49,888 Elijah's 10 inches taller than Jay Lewis. 644 00:24:49,988 --> 00:24:52,324 - These two are attacking this course. 645 00:24:52,424 --> 00:24:54,626 Good power. - Look at that Lache. 646 00:24:54,727 --> 00:24:58,030 - And Lewis a half move ahead. 647 00:24:58,130 --> 00:24:59,832 Good moves. 648 00:24:59,932 --> 00:25:01,166 - Got to plug it in. 649 00:25:01,266 --> 00:25:03,135 Nice. 650 00:25:03,235 --> 00:25:04,670 - Browning hesitated. 651 00:25:04,770 --> 00:25:06,772 Took a couple extra swings there. 652 00:25:06,872 --> 00:25:08,240 - That 10-inch height advantage, 653 00:25:08,340 --> 00:25:10,275 it's not helping out here. 654 00:25:10,376 --> 00:25:12,711 - Well, you see how the small moves, the extra swings 655 00:25:12,811 --> 00:25:14,046 will add up... - Whew. 656 00:25:14,146 --> 00:25:15,748 - But Boss closes it there. 657 00:25:15,848 --> 00:25:17,416 - Oh, big moves by Lache. 658 00:25:17,516 --> 00:25:19,284 - Watch this transition. 659 00:25:19,385 --> 00:25:20,285 Got it. 660 00:25:20,386 --> 00:25:21,787 - Nice! - To the middle. 661 00:25:21,887 --> 00:25:23,655 - Boy, he is wicked with that cane. 662 00:25:23,756 --> 00:25:24,656 - Well, here it is. 663 00:25:24,757 --> 00:25:25,924 It's the Hourglass Drop. 664 00:25:26,024 --> 00:25:26,925 - But here comes Browning. 665 00:25:27,026 --> 00:25:28,093 - Here comes the Boss. 666 00:25:28,193 --> 00:25:29,595 Can Lache get it? 667 00:25:29,695 --> 00:25:31,630 - [screams] - And Jay misses. 668 00:25:31,730 --> 00:25:32,731 - Oh! 669 00:25:32,831 --> 00:25:34,800 - And Elijah can steal the win. 670 00:25:34,900 --> 00:25:36,668 And he grabs it. 671 00:25:36,769 --> 00:25:37,770 - Wow. 672 00:25:37,870 --> 00:25:40,105 What a turnaround. 673 00:25:40,205 --> 00:25:43,108 - A huge win for Elijah Browning 674 00:25:43,208 --> 00:25:46,211 showing why you can never give up in these races. 675 00:25:46,311 --> 00:25:47,479 - Love you, Jay. 676 00:25:47,579 --> 00:25:49,314 - Love you, brother. 677 00:25:49,415 --> 00:25:51,884 - Both went for a deep grab on the board, 678 00:25:51,984 --> 00:25:53,819 but Jay's only 5'4", 679 00:25:53,919 --> 00:25:56,321 so he came up a few inches short. 680 00:25:56,422 --> 00:25:59,291 Elijah, on the other hand, is 6'2", 681 00:25:59,391 --> 00:26:01,060 so he had plenty of reach. 682 00:26:01,160 --> 00:26:03,762 He made the grab and got that win. 683 00:26:03,862 --> 00:26:06,198 - The Boss is now 2 and 0. 684 00:26:06,298 --> 00:26:11,003 Jay Lewis falls to 1 and 1 with one more race to go. 685 00:26:11,103 --> 00:26:15,107 Coming up, you're invited to another ninja wedding. 686 00:26:15,207 --> 00:26:17,843 - I now pronounce you husband and wife. 687 00:26:17,943 --> 00:26:19,711 - A special look at reigning champ 688 00:26:19,812 --> 00:26:21,847 Kai Beckstrand's big day, 689 00:26:21,947 --> 00:26:24,650 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 690 00:26:27,786 --> 00:26:29,088 - Welcome back. 691 00:26:29,188 --> 00:26:31,824 Minutes ago, group 9 ran their second round of races. 692 00:26:31,924 --> 00:26:34,426 Kai Beckstrand is our reigning champion, 693 00:26:34,526 --> 00:26:37,429 so rookie Daroch Wilmoth fanboyed out at the start. 694 00:26:37,529 --> 00:26:39,398 - Wow. He's asking for his autograph. 695 00:26:39,498 --> 00:26:41,133 Don't get that shirt wet now. 696 00:26:41,233 --> 00:26:43,469 - Once the race began, Beckstrand showed 697 00:26:43,569 --> 00:26:46,705 why he's one of the favorites to win it all again. 698 00:26:46,805 --> 00:26:48,740 He absolutely crushed the course. 699 00:26:48,841 --> 00:26:50,542 - Kai looked like he might beat his time. 700 00:26:50,642 --> 00:26:54,580 - He finished even faster than his first race. 701 00:26:54,680 --> 00:26:56,648 Wilmoth, the long-haired musician from Virginia, 702 00:26:56,748 --> 00:26:58,484 was an obstacle behind. 703 00:26:58,584 --> 00:27:00,085 - Oh. 704 00:27:00,185 --> 00:27:02,721 - He failed on Hourglass Drop for the second straight race, 705 00:27:02,821 --> 00:27:04,857 and he falls to 0 and 2. 706 00:27:06,658 --> 00:27:10,295 Rookie Max Salebra lost his first race to Kai Beckstrand. 707 00:27:10,395 --> 00:27:12,231 So he was looking to get back on track 708 00:27:12,331 --> 00:27:14,633 against California's Xzavian Ochoa. 709 00:27:14,733 --> 00:27:18,337 - Max Salebra, watch him here against Xzavian. 710 00:27:18,437 --> 00:27:20,906 - Ochoa got hung up on Swinging Peg Boards, 711 00:27:21,006 --> 00:27:23,942 and Salebra, a former "Ninja Junior" champion, 712 00:27:24,042 --> 00:27:26,745 took advantage. He ran away with the win. 713 00:27:26,845 --> 00:27:28,180 - Great technique. 714 00:27:28,280 --> 00:27:29,515 - He finished in under a minute 715 00:27:29,615 --> 00:27:31,817 to even his record at 1 and 1. 716 00:27:31,917 --> 00:27:35,787 Ochoa also made it to the end, but not fast enough. 717 00:27:35,888 --> 00:27:38,690 He's also 1 and 1. 718 00:27:38,790 --> 00:27:42,427 And now we move over to group 8 for more round 2 races. 719 00:27:42,528 --> 00:27:45,464 And this is the match-up of the two women in this group, 720 00:27:45,564 --> 00:27:47,132 with Florida's Olivia Lopez 721 00:27:47,232 --> 00:27:49,935 taking on Massachusetts' Akshara Pappu. 722 00:27:50,035 --> 00:27:52,170 These two teenagers have made it to the National Finals 723 00:27:52,271 --> 00:27:54,940 in their rookie seasons, but they have different ways 724 00:27:55,040 --> 00:27:56,775 to train for Ninja. 725 00:27:56,875 --> 00:27:58,810 [upbeat music] 726 00:27:58,911 --> 00:28:01,713 As a flag football QB and varsity weightlifter, 727 00:28:01,813 --> 00:28:04,583 Olivia spends a lot of time pumping iron. 728 00:28:04,683 --> 00:28:08,287 She can bench a whopping 175 pounds, 729 00:28:08,387 --> 00:28:11,190 125% of her body weight. 730 00:28:11,290 --> 00:28:12,724 - In weightlifting, everyone's focused 731 00:28:12,824 --> 00:28:14,760 on you, which I feel like is similar to Ninja 732 00:28:14,860 --> 00:28:16,795 because all eyes are on me on the course 733 00:28:16,895 --> 00:28:19,064 waiting for me to hit the buzzer. 734 00:28:19,164 --> 00:28:21,934 - "Snack-shara," as her coach and teammates call her, 735 00:28:22,034 --> 00:28:24,369 is motivated by the promise of pizza, 736 00:28:24,469 --> 00:28:26,939 ice cream, and peanut butter cups. 737 00:28:27,039 --> 00:28:28,173 - I do love sweets. 738 00:28:28,273 --> 00:28:30,209 I guess it helps me be better at Ninja. 739 00:28:30,309 --> 00:28:32,611 I think in Ninja, there's no race that's a guarantee. 740 00:28:32,711 --> 00:28:34,580 So we have to go out there and do our best 741 00:28:34,680 --> 00:28:36,081 and see who hits the buzzer first. 742 00:28:38,617 --> 00:28:41,687 - Akbar, we should be forthright in saying, 743 00:28:41,787 --> 00:28:44,623 we don't have peanut butter cups up here for "Snack-shara." 744 00:28:44,723 --> 00:28:46,892 - No, none of that. Get that out of here. 745 00:28:46,992 --> 00:28:48,560 That's sugar will slow you down. 746 00:28:48,660 --> 00:28:51,830 [countdown clock beeping] 747 00:28:51,930 --> 00:28:53,232 - Ooh! 748 00:28:53,332 --> 00:28:54,967 - You can see Akshara really bounding out. 749 00:28:55,067 --> 00:28:57,169 - She doesn't need peanut butter cups. 750 00:28:59,238 --> 00:29:00,939 Use that momentum. 751 00:29:01,039 --> 00:29:02,040 Drive it. 752 00:29:02,140 --> 00:29:03,308 There it is. 753 00:29:03,408 --> 00:29:05,677 That's the catch, and here's the release. 754 00:29:05,777 --> 00:29:06,945 Nice. 755 00:29:07,045 --> 00:29:09,047 - We showed you how much Olivia can weightlift. 756 00:29:09,147 --> 00:29:11,350 Also has those football skills. 757 00:29:11,450 --> 00:29:15,721 Let's see her flexibility here on the Swinging Peg Boards. 758 00:29:15,821 --> 00:29:17,556 - Olivia has got 5 inches on Akshara. 759 00:29:17,656 --> 00:29:19,591 So that longer reach should help her here 760 00:29:19,691 --> 00:29:21,727 on the Swinging Peg Boards. 761 00:29:23,895 --> 00:29:26,765 - And Lopez first to make the dismount. 762 00:29:30,502 --> 00:29:31,803 Well, a good even race. 763 00:29:31,903 --> 00:29:35,207 Both these women looking for their first W. 764 00:29:35,307 --> 00:29:37,609 - Get that W. 765 00:29:37,709 --> 00:29:39,711 - Both of them fell on Hourglass Drop. 766 00:29:39,811 --> 00:29:41,513 You know they'd like a rematch. 767 00:29:41,613 --> 00:29:43,215 And look at this, Olivia slowing down. 768 00:29:43,315 --> 00:29:46,618 And here comes Aka, pretty much dead even. 769 00:29:46,718 --> 00:29:47,719 - Both of them can go now. 770 00:29:47,819 --> 00:29:49,421 They've got the upper body strength. 771 00:29:49,521 --> 00:29:52,057 Now, it's just the technique here. 772 00:29:53,625 --> 00:29:55,927 - Both make the move over to the second rail. 773 00:29:56,028 --> 00:29:58,196 Now Olivia's off. 774 00:29:59,531 --> 00:30:01,166 And here comes Akshara. 775 00:30:01,266 --> 00:30:02,434 She makes the dismount. 776 00:30:02,534 --> 00:30:03,702 But this is it. 777 00:30:03,802 --> 00:30:06,171 Hourglass Drop, it's going to be the differentiator. 778 00:30:06,271 --> 00:30:07,172 - Nice. 779 00:30:07,272 --> 00:30:08,473 - And Aka pulling ahead. 780 00:30:08,573 --> 00:30:10,876 - Oh, scoot, scoot, scoot. 781 00:30:10,976 --> 00:30:14,212 Right at the tip of that first board. 782 00:30:14,312 --> 00:30:16,882 - Aka! Oh! - Gah! Wow! 783 00:30:16,982 --> 00:30:19,618 - And Olivia Lopez! - Oh! 784 00:30:19,718 --> 00:30:23,955 - Aka comes from behind and gets the W. 785 00:30:24,056 --> 00:30:26,992 - Yeah! Yes! 786 00:30:27,092 --> 00:30:29,227 - Well, what a moment for this rookie. 787 00:30:29,328 --> 00:30:31,430 Olivia Lopez led most of the way, 788 00:30:31,530 --> 00:30:33,098 but couldn't close it out. 789 00:30:33,198 --> 00:30:36,134 So it's the other rookie, Akshara, who gets the win. 790 00:30:36,234 --> 00:30:37,969 She's now 1 and 1. 791 00:30:38,070 --> 00:30:39,204 - Way to do it. 792 00:30:39,304 --> 00:30:41,406 - Aka learned from her mistake. 793 00:30:41,506 --> 00:30:44,076 In round one, she jumped too far left, 794 00:30:44,176 --> 00:30:46,678 and her right hand couldn't catch the board. 795 00:30:46,778 --> 00:30:49,981 This time, she overcompensated and went to the right, 796 00:30:50,082 --> 00:30:54,453 but she went high enough so she could still make the grab. 797 00:30:54,553 --> 00:30:56,955 - She's having a tremendous rookie season. 798 00:30:57,055 --> 00:30:59,224 Dad's got to be so proud. 799 00:30:59,324 --> 00:31:03,395 Well, now we roll on to start the final races for group 9. 800 00:31:03,495 --> 00:31:04,963 And stepping up for them right now is 801 00:31:05,063 --> 00:31:08,166 California's Xzavian Ochoa who's 1 and 1 802 00:31:08,266 --> 00:31:09,868 and badly needs a win. 803 00:31:09,968 --> 00:31:11,069 Unfortunately for him, 804 00:31:11,169 --> 00:31:13,038 he's facing the reigning champion 805 00:31:13,138 --> 00:31:16,174 of "ANW," Utah's Kai Beckstrand. 806 00:31:16,274 --> 00:31:17,576 Already been a special year for Kai 807 00:31:17,676 --> 00:31:21,513 since the season started. He got married. 808 00:31:22,681 --> 00:31:25,450 - I now pronounce you husband and wife. 809 00:31:25,550 --> 00:31:27,018 Kiss that bride. 810 00:31:27,119 --> 00:31:28,887 [cheers and applause] 811 00:31:28,987 --> 00:31:31,022 - So we got married at a ranch in Santa Clara, 812 00:31:31,123 --> 00:31:32,758 hundreds of people in attendance, 813 00:31:32,858 --> 00:31:34,793 family, friends, even ninjas. 814 00:31:34,893 --> 00:31:37,562 And it was everything I could have ever asked for. 815 00:31:37,662 --> 00:31:39,064 Honeymoon plans? 816 00:31:39,164 --> 00:31:40,298 After competing, 817 00:31:40,398 --> 00:31:41,533 we'll be home for a little bit, 818 00:31:41,633 --> 00:31:44,202 and then we're going to go on a cruise. 819 00:31:44,302 --> 00:31:46,138 Some people might think it's tough on her 820 00:31:46,238 --> 00:31:48,073 not doing Ninja marrying into this 821 00:31:48,173 --> 00:31:49,508 ninja family of Beckstrands. 822 00:31:49,608 --> 00:31:51,676 But at the same time, she brings this good balance 823 00:31:51,777 --> 00:31:54,012 of other hobbies, like pickleball, 824 00:31:54,112 --> 00:31:56,748 going on hikes, and just being outdoors in general. 825 00:31:56,848 --> 00:31:58,016 You know, I couldn't be more happy 826 00:31:58,116 --> 00:32:01,153 to be married to not only an amazing person, 827 00:32:01,253 --> 00:32:02,988 but my best friend as well. 828 00:32:05,590 --> 00:32:08,827 - Lexee's over there with the rest of the Beckstrands. 829 00:32:08,927 --> 00:32:10,662 At this point, Kai's 2 and 0. 830 00:32:10,762 --> 00:32:12,264 He is guaranteed to move on. 831 00:32:12,364 --> 00:32:14,399 So he may go all out trying to get 832 00:32:14,499 --> 00:32:17,169 the fastest time and the top seed in the next round. 833 00:32:17,269 --> 00:32:20,405 For Xzavian Ochoa, he either needs a win against Kai 834 00:32:20,505 --> 00:32:22,174 or finish with a fast time 835 00:32:22,274 --> 00:32:24,109 and get a wild card as the fastest 836 00:32:24,209 --> 00:32:25,577 third place finisher. 837 00:32:25,677 --> 00:32:27,679 Jackson Erdos set the time to beat for that last week 838 00:32:27,779 --> 00:32:29,414 at 49 seconds. 839 00:32:29,514 --> 00:32:31,183 - If I'm Xzavian Ochoa, I'm putting 840 00:32:31,283 --> 00:32:32,984 that X on Kai Beckstrand. 841 00:32:33,084 --> 00:32:34,352 I'm putting it right on his back. 842 00:32:34,452 --> 00:32:35,554 Go for him. 843 00:32:35,654 --> 00:32:37,889 [countdown clock beeping] 844 00:32:37,989 --> 00:32:39,124 Here we go. 845 00:32:39,224 --> 00:32:40,659 - Well, staying ahead of Kai Beckstrand 846 00:32:40,759 --> 00:32:42,460 in a race, no easy task. 847 00:32:42,561 --> 00:32:44,095 - The faster you go on this course, 848 00:32:44,196 --> 00:32:46,765 the riskier it becomes. 849 00:32:46,865 --> 00:32:50,001 - Well, Xzavian, doing a good job keeping pace. 850 00:32:50,101 --> 00:32:51,803 - Come on, Kai. - Whoa! 851 00:32:51,903 --> 00:32:53,872 Look at that big move by Kai. 852 00:32:53,972 --> 00:32:56,141 And that's why he's the reigning champ. 853 00:32:56,241 --> 00:32:57,909 - That is as well as we've seen anyone 854 00:32:58,009 --> 00:33:00,946 do the Swinging Peg Boards. 855 00:33:01,046 --> 00:33:03,348 - I feel at some point, Kai might be able to do 856 00:33:03,448 --> 00:33:04,749 the Salmon Ladder in one move. 857 00:33:04,850 --> 00:33:06,785 - Well, just a dominant performance. 858 00:33:06,885 --> 00:33:09,554 - Ooh, OK, X ain't giving up, though. 859 00:33:09,654 --> 00:33:11,389 - Kai's got a shot at the fastest time 860 00:33:11,490 --> 00:33:14,426 on this course set last week by Isaiah Thomas. 861 00:33:14,526 --> 00:33:15,894 Got to make the grab. 862 00:33:15,994 --> 00:33:18,396 Kai just needs the dismount. 863 00:33:18,496 --> 00:33:19,464 Oh, no! - What? 864 00:33:19,564 --> 00:33:21,900 - How did he save it? - What? 865 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:24,369 What in the "Cobra Kai" was that? 866 00:33:24,469 --> 00:33:26,071 - Oh, my goodness. 867 00:33:26,171 --> 00:33:28,540 - That was some "Cobra Kai" magic. 868 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:31,743 - And despite the stumble, still got the fastest time. 869 00:33:31,843 --> 00:33:34,813 Ochoa just couldn't keep up. 870 00:33:34,913 --> 00:33:36,948 Time won't be fast enough for a wild card, 871 00:33:37,048 --> 00:33:40,418 but after overcoming epilepsy, what a season for him. 872 00:33:40,518 --> 00:33:42,621 - Matt, we gotta rewind that. 873 00:33:42,721 --> 00:33:44,789 Let's see that one again. 874 00:33:44,890 --> 00:33:47,392 Kai was racing to get the fastest time, 875 00:33:47,492 --> 00:33:49,127 so he tried a quick dismount. 876 00:33:49,227 --> 00:33:52,130 His feet landed on the wall and he fell backwards, 877 00:33:52,230 --> 00:33:54,532 barely saving himself with his hands, 878 00:33:54,633 --> 00:33:57,002 and we almost lost it in the booth. 879 00:33:57,102 --> 00:34:01,540 - We're going to check in for radioactive spider DNA. 880 00:34:01,640 --> 00:34:04,042 We got to talk about what just happened there 881 00:34:04,142 --> 00:34:06,811 at the end on Hourglass Drop. Take us through it. 882 00:34:06,912 --> 00:34:09,114 - I just kind of wanted to get a little more practice 883 00:34:09,214 --> 00:34:11,182 on that one pop and go. 884 00:34:11,283 --> 00:34:12,450 So I threw it right here. 885 00:34:12,550 --> 00:34:14,452 Didn't have as much power as I thought. 886 00:34:14,552 --> 00:34:16,054 Got on top of the wall, my feet kind of 887 00:34:16,154 --> 00:34:17,589 slipped out from under me. 888 00:34:17,689 --> 00:34:19,391 Luckily got a hand on the wall to hold on 889 00:34:19,491 --> 00:34:21,293 and came out on top still. 890 00:34:21,393 --> 00:34:24,095 - Despite that, you lowered your time. 891 00:34:24,195 --> 00:34:28,733 You went even faster on that one, 43.32 seconds. 892 00:34:28,833 --> 00:34:30,535 Kai, congratulations again. 893 00:34:30,635 --> 00:34:31,770 - Thank you. 894 00:34:31,870 --> 00:34:33,905 - What a great moment. 895 00:34:34,005 --> 00:34:37,108 - He slipped and still got 43 seconds. 896 00:34:37,208 --> 00:34:38,243 Wow. 897 00:34:39,711 --> 00:34:43,715 - Coming up, Lucas Reale was Addy Herman's first coach. 898 00:34:46,718 --> 00:34:49,421 - Now she might be ending his season. 899 00:34:49,521 --> 00:34:51,423 The good friends go head-to-head 900 00:34:51,523 --> 00:34:54,559 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 901 00:34:58,396 --> 00:35:00,332 - We're burning up the finals course tonight. 902 00:35:00,432 --> 00:35:03,835 Moments ago, it was the final races for group 8. 903 00:35:03,935 --> 00:35:07,038 Jay "Lache" Lewis needed a win to guarantee his spot 904 00:35:07,138 --> 00:35:08,940 in the next round, and he came out strong 905 00:35:09,040 --> 00:35:10,976 against rookie Olivia Lopez. 906 00:35:11,076 --> 00:35:13,278 - Whew, that get-off by Jay Lewis. 907 00:35:13,378 --> 00:35:15,347 - Jay "Lache" fell on Hourglass Drop 908 00:35:15,447 --> 00:35:17,616 in his last race. - He's got to get it here. 909 00:35:17,716 --> 00:35:18,783 Big. 910 00:35:18,883 --> 00:35:20,018 - But not this time. 911 00:35:20,118 --> 00:35:21,753 He finished in a fast time and secured 912 00:35:21,853 --> 00:35:24,155 his spot in the round of 32. 913 00:35:24,255 --> 00:35:25,390 [cheers and applause] 914 00:35:25,490 --> 00:35:27,392 Olivia Lopez reached the final obstacle 915 00:35:27,492 --> 00:35:30,061 in her previous races and couldn't make the grab. 916 00:35:30,161 --> 00:35:31,229 - Yes. 917 00:35:31,329 --> 00:35:33,164 - But on her third try, she did. 918 00:35:33,264 --> 00:35:36,801 Her season is over, but she ended on a high note. 919 00:35:36,901 --> 00:35:39,104 - OK, I see you. 920 00:35:40,538 --> 00:35:42,841 - Elijah "Boss" Browning had yet to lose a race 921 00:35:42,941 --> 00:35:44,476 in the group stage, but he was pushed 922 00:35:44,576 --> 00:35:46,778 by teenager Akshara Pappu, 923 00:35:46,878 --> 00:35:48,913 who stayed on his heels throughout the run. 924 00:35:49,014 --> 00:35:50,248 - She is fearless. 925 00:35:50,348 --> 00:35:52,283 And that's what you want out of a competitor. 926 00:35:52,384 --> 00:35:54,052 - The Boss made the final moves 927 00:35:54,152 --> 00:35:55,620 and secured his third buzzer. 928 00:35:55,720 --> 00:35:58,289 He's moving on to the round of 32. 929 00:35:58,390 --> 00:35:59,891 Pappu didn't get the win... 930 00:35:59,991 --> 00:36:01,059 - Nice. 931 00:36:01,159 --> 00:36:03,528 Oh, she did that with authority. 932 00:36:03,628 --> 00:36:06,798 - But she finished the course for the second straight race. 933 00:36:06,898 --> 00:36:09,501 She ends her season with 30 obstacles completed, 934 00:36:09,601 --> 00:36:11,636 which currently puts her in the top four 935 00:36:11,736 --> 00:36:13,672 of our women's obstacle tally. 936 00:36:13,772 --> 00:36:16,341 So it's Jay Lewis and Elijah Browning 937 00:36:16,441 --> 00:36:20,011 who advance to the final 32 bracket from this group. 938 00:36:20,111 --> 00:36:22,447 Now it's the final race for group 9, 939 00:36:22,547 --> 00:36:24,883 with two rookies facing off. 940 00:36:24,983 --> 00:36:28,019 It's Daroch Wilmoth, better known as D-Rex, 941 00:36:28,119 --> 00:36:30,121 doing his best dinosaur impression, 942 00:36:30,221 --> 00:36:33,525 chasing down Max Salebra, having some fun. 943 00:36:33,625 --> 00:36:35,393 They're still teenagers after all, 944 00:36:35,493 --> 00:36:38,363 but they come from very different backgrounds. 945 00:36:39,464 --> 00:36:43,234 Cadet Ninja, we salute you. 946 00:36:43,334 --> 00:36:45,570 - I went to a naval military academy 947 00:36:45,670 --> 00:36:48,740 when I was in school, and we were called cadets. 948 00:36:48,840 --> 00:36:50,742 And then I did Ninja, so I was the Cadet Ninja. 949 00:36:50,842 --> 00:36:52,677 [martial music] 950 00:36:52,777 --> 00:36:54,312 [rock music] 951 00:36:54,412 --> 00:36:56,648 - I've always been, like, a hard rocker, 952 00:36:56,748 --> 00:36:58,149 getting in the metal and stuff. 953 00:36:58,249 --> 00:37:01,119 So the hair goes along with that quite well. 954 00:37:01,219 --> 00:37:03,221 Let's go! 955 00:37:03,321 --> 00:37:04,956 I'm always, like, flipping the hair 956 00:37:05,056 --> 00:37:06,658 and tossing it around. It's so fun. 957 00:37:06,758 --> 00:37:08,193 And I like to stand out, you know? 958 00:37:08,293 --> 00:37:10,995 - Rock on with your bad self, man. 959 00:37:11,096 --> 00:37:13,031 - That ponytail is definitely really scary. 960 00:37:13,131 --> 00:37:14,432 ♪ ♪ 961 00:37:14,532 --> 00:37:17,202 And I know that I just have to run my best race 962 00:37:17,302 --> 00:37:18,803 if I have to keep up with Daroch. 963 00:37:18,903 --> 00:37:19,804 - There it is. 964 00:37:19,904 --> 00:37:22,173 - Fly to success. 965 00:37:22,273 --> 00:37:24,175 - We're going to rock this course tonight. 966 00:37:27,846 --> 00:37:29,147 - The stakes are simple. 967 00:37:29,247 --> 00:37:31,049 With a win, Max will move on. 968 00:37:31,149 --> 00:37:33,785 Daroch needs to beat Max and finish faster 969 00:37:33,885 --> 00:37:35,920 than one minute to save his season. 970 00:37:36,020 --> 00:37:38,189 [countdown clock beeping] 971 00:37:38,289 --> 00:37:39,657 - It's all or nothing for D-Rex 972 00:37:39,758 --> 00:37:41,392 or he'll be extinct like a T-rex. 973 00:37:41,493 --> 00:37:42,794 - Well, you know these two are going to be pushing it, 974 00:37:42,894 --> 00:37:43,928 big man. 975 00:37:46,264 --> 00:37:47,599 - Uh-oh. 976 00:37:47,699 --> 00:37:49,300 Daroch is a little caught up there. 977 00:37:49,400 --> 00:37:51,236 He's got to catch it and then release. 978 00:37:51,336 --> 00:37:54,572 - Well, Max does not want to let off the accelerator. 979 00:37:54,672 --> 00:37:58,076 Salebra looking real fluid, but here comes D-Rex. 980 00:37:58,176 --> 00:38:01,212 - Yeah, D-Rex is going to have to really make up some time. 981 00:38:03,014 --> 00:38:05,116 - Max Salebra is only 14 years old, 982 00:38:05,216 --> 00:38:08,219 but he's handled the pressure in these races. 983 00:38:10,255 --> 00:38:11,289 - And here comes Daroch. 984 00:38:11,389 --> 00:38:13,892 He's got to start taking some chances. 985 00:38:13,992 --> 00:38:16,895 - And it's closing the gap. 986 00:38:16,995 --> 00:38:21,132 Max makes the transition. - Oh, big, aggressive move. 987 00:38:21,232 --> 00:38:23,902 - And he's up on Hourglass Drop. 988 00:38:24,002 --> 00:38:25,503 - And this is big for Salebra. 989 00:38:25,603 --> 00:38:26,771 - Can he nail the move? 990 00:38:26,871 --> 00:38:28,139 - Daroch has got to go. 991 00:38:28,239 --> 00:38:29,374 Nice, he's got it. - Got it! 992 00:38:29,474 --> 00:38:31,209 - Oh! 993 00:38:31,309 --> 00:38:35,914 - D-Rex splashes down as Max gets another buzzer. 994 00:38:36,014 --> 00:38:39,617 He's going to the bracket at just 14 years old. 995 00:38:39,717 --> 00:38:41,052 - Wow. 996 00:38:41,152 --> 00:38:43,855 - Daroch Wilmoth's memorable rookie season comes to an end. 997 00:38:43,955 --> 00:38:47,992 He's eliminated, but Max Salebra is moving on. 998 00:38:48,092 --> 00:38:49,661 He and Kai Beckstrand are the two ninjas 999 00:38:49,761 --> 00:38:52,330 who advance to the bracket stage from group 9. 1000 00:38:53,498 --> 00:38:57,001 Earlier, group 7 started their final races. 1001 00:38:57,101 --> 00:38:59,137 Luke Beckstrand needed a win to guarantee 1002 00:38:59,237 --> 00:39:00,838 his spot in the next round. 1003 00:39:00,939 --> 00:39:02,674 He was facing Alaska's Nick Hanson, 1004 00:39:02,774 --> 00:39:04,275 who's been battling an injury. 1005 00:39:04,375 --> 00:39:07,245 - He's playing hurt, but he's making no excuses. 1006 00:39:07,345 --> 00:39:10,248 - Luke's known for going fast, and he didn't disappoint, 1007 00:39:10,348 --> 00:39:12,150 sprinting through the course. 1008 00:39:12,250 --> 00:39:14,819 - He's going to go sub-50, keep this pace up. 1009 00:39:14,919 --> 00:39:17,055 - He finished in just over 48 seconds, 1010 00:39:17,155 --> 00:39:19,591 which should give him a high seed in the next round. 1011 00:39:19,691 --> 00:39:20,925 - Let's go! 1012 00:39:21,025 --> 00:39:22,727 - Hanson couldn't match that speed, 1013 00:39:22,827 --> 00:39:25,163 but he kept battling... - Yes! 1014 00:39:25,263 --> 00:39:27,298 - And was able to finish the course. 1015 00:39:27,398 --> 00:39:28,766 - Let's go! 1016 00:39:28,866 --> 00:39:30,768 [cheers and applause] 1017 00:39:30,868 --> 00:39:32,370 Pulled something on my first race, 1018 00:39:32,470 --> 00:39:33,705 and I just had to fight through it. 1019 00:39:33,805 --> 00:39:36,541 And that's what being an Alaskan is all about, dude. 1020 00:39:36,641 --> 00:39:40,078 It's all about grit. - Man, you are a true warrior. 1021 00:39:40,178 --> 00:39:41,479 - Luke's moving on. 1022 00:39:41,579 --> 00:39:43,781 The other ninja to advance will be determined 1023 00:39:43,882 --> 00:39:46,017 by group 7's final race. 1024 00:39:46,117 --> 00:39:47,919 Guys, with a win in this race, 1025 00:39:48,019 --> 00:39:50,822 Addy Herman can punch her ticket to the next round, 1026 00:39:50,922 --> 00:39:53,191 but to do it, she will have to beat 1027 00:39:53,291 --> 00:39:56,995 her very first Ninja coach, Lucas Reale. 1028 00:39:57,095 --> 00:39:58,896 He's even giving her last minute advice 1029 00:39:58,997 --> 00:40:01,933 about one of the obstacles before their race. 1030 00:40:02,033 --> 00:40:04,669 These two go way back. 1031 00:40:04,769 --> 00:40:06,237 [bright orchestral music] 1032 00:40:06,337 --> 00:40:08,239 - I was so excited when I figured out that Addy 1033 00:40:08,339 --> 00:40:09,674 was going to be in my group. 1034 00:40:09,774 --> 00:40:12,677 Addy was one of my first students. 1035 00:40:12,777 --> 00:40:15,046 Grab it, grab it, grab it. 1036 00:40:15,146 --> 00:40:16,381 Nice. 1037 00:40:16,481 --> 00:40:18,650 I talk about her as one of the most talented kids 1038 00:40:18,750 --> 00:40:20,485 that I've ever had walk into my gym. 1039 00:40:20,585 --> 00:40:22,954 ♪ ♪ 1040 00:40:23,054 --> 00:40:26,090 - He got me into Ninja nine years ago. 1041 00:40:26,190 --> 00:40:28,092 And he's been coaching me ever since, 1042 00:40:28,192 --> 00:40:29,794 even still to this day. 1043 00:40:30,928 --> 00:40:32,463 - From the day that she started, 1044 00:40:32,563 --> 00:40:34,432 I knew that this was going to be her future. 1045 00:40:34,532 --> 00:40:36,634 And to see her, like, live out her dreams 1046 00:40:36,734 --> 00:40:39,203 on the show has been such an awesome experience 1047 00:40:39,304 --> 00:40:40,371 for the last few years. 1048 00:40:40,471 --> 00:40:41,839 Nice, Addy. Let's go. 1049 00:40:41,940 --> 00:40:43,408 [applause] 1050 00:40:43,508 --> 00:40:45,843 - We're both going to go out, give it everything we got, 1051 00:40:45,944 --> 00:40:48,313 and we'll see who wins, coach or student. 1052 00:40:54,152 --> 00:40:56,354 - Despite the friendship, or because of it, 1053 00:40:56,454 --> 00:40:58,289 the stakes are high for this race. 1054 00:40:58,389 --> 00:41:01,059 Whoever wins moves on. Whoever loses is out. 1055 00:41:01,159 --> 00:41:02,760 - Confident, Addy! 1056 00:41:02,860 --> 00:41:06,264 [countdown clock beeping] 1057 00:41:06,364 --> 00:41:09,367 - Even though she's 2 and 0, Addy's times have been slower, 1058 00:41:09,467 --> 00:41:11,369 so still needs a win here. 1059 00:41:11,469 --> 00:41:12,904 - Whew, look at this! 1060 00:41:13,004 --> 00:41:14,405 It looks like synchro Ninja. 1061 00:41:14,505 --> 00:41:15,873 - She's a little ahead. 1062 00:41:15,974 --> 00:41:17,942 - Yeah. Oh, yeah. She is ahead. 1063 00:41:18,042 --> 00:41:19,744 - And she was the first to dismount. 1064 00:41:19,844 --> 00:41:21,079 - All right. 1065 00:41:21,179 --> 00:41:24,649 Now, this is a little ballet on Swinging Peg Boards. 1066 00:41:24,749 --> 00:41:25,850 - Oh, my. 1067 00:41:25,950 --> 00:41:27,151 She's looking strong. 1068 00:41:27,251 --> 00:41:29,287 - Nice. - Smooth moves. 1069 00:41:29,387 --> 00:41:31,789 Lucas pulls ahead on the dismount. 1070 00:41:31,889 --> 00:41:33,558 Addy right behind him. 1071 00:41:33,658 --> 00:41:35,259 Akbar, what a race. 1072 00:41:35,360 --> 00:41:37,228 - Well, Lucas Reale knows exactly what 1073 00:41:37,328 --> 00:41:41,132 she's capable of because he taught her. 1074 00:41:41,232 --> 00:41:44,402 - Well, Addy Herman, keeping the pressure on. 1075 00:41:45,636 --> 00:41:47,705 - Oh, no! - Shoot! 1076 00:41:47,805 --> 00:41:49,807 - Lucas is down. 1077 00:41:49,907 --> 00:41:51,342 - Oh, man. 1078 00:41:51,442 --> 00:41:53,978 - But Addy must complete Cane Lane to get the win, 1079 00:41:54,078 --> 00:41:57,014 Akbar. Her season's on the line. 1080 00:41:57,115 --> 00:41:58,850 - Come on. Come on. 1081 00:41:58,950 --> 00:42:00,451 - Great transfer there. 1082 00:42:00,551 --> 00:42:03,087 She can join Isabella Folsom as the second woman 1083 00:42:03,187 --> 00:42:05,323 to go undefeated in the group stage. 1084 00:42:05,423 --> 00:42:06,924 Just needs the dismount. 1085 00:42:07,024 --> 00:42:09,394 Addy Herman does it. 1086 00:42:09,494 --> 00:42:12,563 - [cheering] 1087 00:42:13,331 --> 00:42:17,068 - And she gives a nod to Lucas, who's now eliminated. 1088 00:42:17,168 --> 00:42:18,503 - Right here, Addy. - Come on! 1089 00:42:18,603 --> 00:42:20,471 - Just remarkable what she can do. 1090 00:42:20,571 --> 00:42:21,873 - Man, she is doing it. 1091 00:42:21,973 --> 00:42:23,374 She is doing it big. 1092 00:42:23,474 --> 00:42:26,044 - Well, Isabella Folsom, the first woman ever 1093 00:42:26,144 --> 00:42:27,745 to go 3 and 0. 1094 00:42:27,845 --> 00:42:30,448 She's now joined by Addy Herman. 1095 00:42:30,548 --> 00:42:31,449 - Look at that. 1096 00:42:31,549 --> 00:42:32,450 Here we go. 1097 00:42:32,550 --> 00:42:33,684 The math is adding, Matt. 1098 00:42:33,785 --> 00:42:35,586 - Oh! 1099 00:42:35,686 --> 00:42:37,488 Well, doesn't matter. 1100 00:42:37,588 --> 00:42:40,658 She still gets the win to go 3 and 0. 1101 00:42:40,758 --> 00:42:44,495 She and Luke Beckstrand are the two moving on from group 7. 1102 00:42:44,595 --> 00:42:46,631 Heartbreak for Lucas Reale. 1103 00:42:46,731 --> 00:42:48,933 His season is over. 1104 00:42:49,033 --> 00:42:50,101 - You can see right here, 1105 00:42:50,201 --> 00:42:51,836 Lucas hit the bottom of the cane 1106 00:42:51,936 --> 00:42:54,005 on the second track, and couldn't get the hook 1107 00:42:54,105 --> 00:42:56,274 around in time to catch himself. 1108 00:42:56,374 --> 00:42:58,943 Addy gets the win but didn't get enough bounce 1109 00:42:59,043 --> 00:43:02,980 off the trampoline to make the grab on Hourglass Drop. 1110 00:43:03,080 --> 00:43:05,249 - Addy, first of all, congratulations. 1111 00:43:05,349 --> 00:43:07,318 Normally, when I talk to people and they're wet, 1112 00:43:07,418 --> 00:43:11,022 bad vibes, very sad. This is quite the opposite. 1113 00:43:11,122 --> 00:43:13,391 You are undefeated in the group stage. 1114 00:43:13,491 --> 00:43:14,725 How does it feel? 1115 00:43:14,826 --> 00:43:16,360 - Honestly amazing. 1116 00:43:16,461 --> 00:43:19,163 This is definitely my redemption year from last year. 1117 00:43:19,263 --> 00:43:21,632 I'm here to show people that setbacks don't define you. 1118 00:43:21,732 --> 00:43:23,734 Persistence over perfection always. 1119 00:43:23,835 --> 00:43:25,770 - Congratulations on tonight's performances. 1120 00:43:25,870 --> 00:43:27,405 - Thank you, Zuri. 1121 00:43:28,372 --> 00:43:31,342 - And Addy now has 29 obstacles completed, 1122 00:43:31,442 --> 00:43:33,344 and she'll be able to add more when 1123 00:43:33,444 --> 00:43:35,680 she races in the bracket stage. 1124 00:43:35,780 --> 00:43:37,114 The four ladies with the most obstacles 1125 00:43:37,215 --> 00:43:39,116 at the end of the season will race to be 1126 00:43:39,217 --> 00:43:41,052 this year's Women's Champion. 1127 00:43:41,152 --> 00:43:42,386 Now we're on the move. 1128 00:43:42,487 --> 00:43:44,922 When we come back, we'll be on our other race course. 1129 00:43:45,022 --> 00:43:47,358 - And we'll see the other Beckstrand, 1130 00:43:47,458 --> 00:43:49,193 little sister Baylee. 1131 00:43:49,293 --> 00:43:52,296 Can she make it 3 from her family in the final 32? 1132 00:43:52,396 --> 00:43:55,399 - Plus, can both of the Behrends brothers move on? 1133 00:43:55,500 --> 00:43:59,237 It's all coming up on "American Ninja Warrior." 1134 00:44:03,374 --> 00:44:05,176 - Welcome back to night two of the National Finals. 1135 00:44:05,276 --> 00:44:07,144 We've moved over to our second race course, 1136 00:44:07,245 --> 00:44:09,213 which is slightly different than the first. 1137 00:44:09,313 --> 00:44:11,516 For the details, let's go down to Zuri. 1138 00:44:11,616 --> 00:44:14,619 - Yeah, guys, here's what the ninjas will be up against. 1139 00:44:14,719 --> 00:44:17,588 The second obstacle on this course is Sky Hooks, 1140 00:44:17,688 --> 00:44:20,024 and there are two ways to get through it. 1141 00:44:20,124 --> 00:44:22,293 The longer route requires grabbing 1142 00:44:22,393 --> 00:44:24,095 an extra ring in the middle, 1143 00:44:24,195 --> 00:44:26,664 but the moves are shorter and safer. 1144 00:44:26,764 --> 00:44:28,533 But if ninjas want to go fast, 1145 00:44:28,633 --> 00:44:30,801 they can try the quicker but riskier route. 1146 00:44:30,902 --> 00:44:33,070 But they'll have to pull off a longer leap 1147 00:44:33,170 --> 00:44:34,472 and a reverse hook. 1148 00:44:34,572 --> 00:44:36,507 In the third position on this course 1149 00:44:36,607 --> 00:44:39,143 is Beehive, which requires sideways laches 1150 00:44:39,243 --> 00:44:41,812 and a spin in the middle. 1151 00:44:41,913 --> 00:44:44,649 The other obstacles are the same as the first course. 1152 00:44:44,749 --> 00:44:46,784 The top two in each group will move on. 1153 00:44:46,884 --> 00:44:47,919 Guys. 1154 00:44:50,321 --> 00:44:52,490 - Getting things started on this new course will be 1155 00:44:52,590 --> 00:44:55,159 group 10 with James "The Beast" McGrath 1156 00:44:55,259 --> 00:44:58,162 facing Jason Behrends. 1157 00:44:58,262 --> 00:45:00,498 And the difference in these two is obvious 1158 00:45:00,598 --> 00:45:02,099 as they come to the start line. 1159 00:45:02,200 --> 00:45:05,202 James, the 14-time "Ninja" veteran from Massachusetts, 1160 00:45:05,303 --> 00:45:08,773 is 6'2", and Jason, the Iowa high schooler, 1161 00:45:08,873 --> 00:45:10,975 is only 5'2". 1162 00:45:13,344 --> 00:45:15,680 Oh, he's turned back the clock. 1163 00:45:15,780 --> 00:45:18,282 James "The Beast" McGrath. 1164 00:45:18,382 --> 00:45:21,152 - Jason Behrends, I have the height advantage, 1165 00:45:21,252 --> 00:45:23,254 but that's kind of where it ends. 1166 00:45:23,354 --> 00:45:25,856 - He's got a small stature, but that's not a problem, 1167 00:45:25,957 --> 00:45:27,658 especially here on Ninja. 1168 00:45:27,758 --> 00:45:30,328 - He might be small, but he is fast. 1169 00:45:30,428 --> 00:45:33,497 - He's got the shot to get that first W. 1170 00:45:33,598 --> 00:45:34,932 - Let's go! 1171 00:45:35,032 --> 00:45:37,301 - James McGrath, super confident on the course, 1172 00:45:37,401 --> 00:45:39,070 has been competing for a long time, 1173 00:45:39,170 --> 00:45:41,639 but despite my size, I'm feeling pretty confident. 1174 00:45:41,739 --> 00:45:43,374 - Beating him is going to be a tall order, 1175 00:45:43,474 --> 00:45:45,509 and I don't know if I'm that tall. 1176 00:45:45,610 --> 00:45:48,679 [dramatic music] 1177 00:45:49,280 --> 00:45:51,482 - James will be cheered on by his fiancée, 1178 00:45:51,582 --> 00:45:54,518 Ninja great, Allyssa Beird, who's watching from back home. 1179 00:45:54,619 --> 00:45:55,953 - Let's go, James. 1180 00:45:56,053 --> 00:45:57,622 - Jason has the always loud and proud 1181 00:45:57,722 --> 00:45:59,457 Behrends family on his sideline, 1182 00:45:59,557 --> 00:46:02,159 including his brother, Ben, who runs next. 1183 00:46:02,260 --> 00:46:03,594 - Come on, Jason! 1184 00:46:03,694 --> 00:46:06,063 - I gave Jason Behrends the nickname Biggie Smalls. 1185 00:46:06,163 --> 00:46:07,965 That's because despite his size, 1186 00:46:08,065 --> 00:46:09,567 he comes up big on the course. 1187 00:46:09,667 --> 00:46:11,936 [countdown clock beeping] 1188 00:46:12,036 --> 00:46:14,138 - McGrath, a former track athlete. 1189 00:46:14,238 --> 00:46:15,539 - Wow! 1190 00:46:15,640 --> 00:46:16,707 - Dead even. 1191 00:46:16,807 --> 00:46:18,743 Will anyone sell out with the more dangerous route 1192 00:46:18,843 --> 00:46:20,044 on Skyhooks? 1193 00:46:20,144 --> 00:46:21,779 - The best thing to do here, 1194 00:46:21,879 --> 00:46:24,715 strategically, is keep with the safe route. 1195 00:46:24,815 --> 00:46:25,883 - Both going inside. 1196 00:46:25,983 --> 00:46:27,418 McGrath a couple extra swings. 1197 00:46:27,518 --> 00:46:30,021 - Nice, and he's out in front, using that long body, 1198 00:46:30,121 --> 00:46:31,756 6'2", to reach out. 1199 00:46:31,856 --> 00:46:34,158 - But Biggie Smalls keeping it close. 1200 00:46:34,258 --> 00:46:35,726 - Ooh! - Who can rotate it? 1201 00:46:35,826 --> 00:46:38,129 - Ooh, uh-oh, a little sticky right there, 1202 00:46:38,229 --> 00:46:39,897 but sweet like honey on the Beehive. 1203 00:46:39,997 --> 00:46:42,233 - What a good match-up this is. 1204 00:46:42,333 --> 00:46:44,335 McGrath seeming to slow down. 1205 00:46:44,435 --> 00:46:46,504 And here comes Biggie Smalls. 1206 00:46:47,772 --> 00:46:50,941 Both of them flying up the Salmon Ladder. 1207 00:46:51,042 --> 00:46:53,077 Well, it looked like Biggie Smalls 1208 00:46:53,177 --> 00:46:55,246 was the first on Cane Lane. 1209 00:46:55,346 --> 00:46:57,214 But McGrath pulling ahead. 1210 00:46:57,314 --> 00:46:58,582 And James is hung up. 1211 00:46:58,683 --> 00:47:00,751 I think he's trying to make a big move here, Akbar. 1212 00:47:01,719 --> 00:47:03,254 He's hung up. 1213 00:47:04,522 --> 00:47:07,158 And Behrends is going to go past him. 1214 00:47:07,258 --> 00:47:09,326 He's going to dismount first. 1215 00:47:09,427 --> 00:47:10,995 [cheers and applause] 1216 00:47:11,095 --> 00:47:13,931 Behrends steals a peek back at McGrath. 1217 00:47:14,031 --> 00:47:17,935 - Oh! - McGrath is down. 1218 00:47:18,035 --> 00:47:19,403 - Oh. 1219 00:47:19,503 --> 00:47:21,272 - No. 1220 00:47:21,372 --> 00:47:23,774 - So Jason Behrends gets the win, 1221 00:47:23,874 --> 00:47:25,476 and now he's going to try to finish. 1222 00:47:25,576 --> 00:47:27,044 - He's not that much, 115 pounds. 1223 00:47:27,144 --> 00:47:29,847 Let's see how much energy returns on that one. 1224 00:47:29,947 --> 00:47:31,115 Hey! - Got it! 1225 00:47:31,215 --> 00:47:32,850 - Boy-- - That was perfect. 1226 00:47:32,950 --> 00:47:34,452 You saw the hang time there. 1227 00:47:34,552 --> 00:47:37,154 - He looked like he was having fun at Skyzone. 1228 00:47:37,254 --> 00:47:38,356 - Let's go! 1229 00:47:38,456 --> 00:47:42,493 - A big win for Jason Behrends, all 5'2" of him. 1230 00:47:42,593 --> 00:47:45,329 Gets a buzzer, and he's now 1 and 0. 1231 00:47:45,429 --> 00:47:47,865 - McGrath got hung up on Cane Lane. 1232 00:47:47,965 --> 00:47:50,067 His body was swinging this way, 1233 00:47:50,167 --> 00:47:53,204 and he needed to go that way to the second rail. 1234 00:47:53,304 --> 00:47:55,372 Then he tried to make a big move 1235 00:47:55,473 --> 00:47:57,942 all the way down here on the second track, 1236 00:47:58,042 --> 00:48:01,345 but he came up short. He falls to 0 and 1. 1237 00:48:01,445 --> 00:48:03,280 - Now Jason's brother, Ben, 1238 00:48:03,380 --> 00:48:04,782 is going to head to the start line 1239 00:48:04,882 --> 00:48:06,884 to lead off races for group 11. 1240 00:48:06,984 --> 00:48:09,019 He'll be facing Payton Myler. 1241 00:48:09,120 --> 00:48:11,522 The Utah teenager is part of the Ninja Kids 1242 00:48:11,622 --> 00:48:14,325 and has millions of loyal followers on YouTube. 1243 00:48:14,425 --> 00:48:16,093 And Ben Behrends has a loyal group 1244 00:48:16,193 --> 00:48:18,729 of supporters too. It's his family. 1245 00:48:18,829 --> 00:48:20,564 As we just saw in the last race, 1246 00:48:20,664 --> 00:48:22,833 they are an energetic bunch, 1247 00:48:22,933 --> 00:48:25,002 and the loudest may be little sister Lia. 1248 00:48:25,102 --> 00:48:26,504 - You're good, Ben! come on! 1249 00:48:26,604 --> 00:48:27,638 - Relax! 1250 00:48:28,739 --> 00:48:30,908 - Our family kind of has a sideline legacy. 1251 00:48:31,008 --> 00:48:32,109 My brother has always been 1252 00:48:32,209 --> 00:48:34,178 the Hype Guy, cheering on my dad. 1253 00:48:34,278 --> 00:48:35,980 - Yes, Dad! 1254 00:48:36,080 --> 00:48:37,715 - Then I got to be the sideline 1255 00:48:37,815 --> 00:48:38,949 for my brother and my dad. 1256 00:48:39,049 --> 00:48:42,052 [all cheering] 1257 00:48:42,153 --> 00:48:44,021 - And now Lia gets to cheer on all three of us. 1258 00:48:44,121 --> 00:48:46,056 - Come on, Dad! - And look at his daughter. 1259 00:48:46,157 --> 00:48:48,125 She's pretty hyped up too. 1260 00:48:48,225 --> 00:48:50,094 - [cheering] 1261 00:48:50,194 --> 00:48:52,496 - She's like, the loudest person ever. 1262 00:48:52,596 --> 00:48:55,032 - Come on, Dad! Let's go! 1263 00:48:55,132 --> 00:48:58,135 - I can hear her out of anybody when I'm running that course. 1264 00:48:58,235 --> 00:49:00,104 - Yeah! Let's go! 1265 00:49:00,204 --> 00:49:01,672 Come on, Ben! 1266 00:49:01,772 --> 00:49:03,841 When they get an obstacle, I'm so excited. 1267 00:49:03,941 --> 00:49:05,242 I'm so proud of them. 1268 00:49:05,342 --> 00:49:07,545 And I hope I can be like them when I get older. 1269 00:49:07,645 --> 00:49:09,480 Let's go! 1270 00:49:09,580 --> 00:49:10,981 - Buzzers are cool, but making 1271 00:49:11,081 --> 00:49:12,950 my little sister proud is even better. 1272 00:49:13,050 --> 00:49:16,086 [all cheering] 1273 00:49:18,756 --> 00:49:19,990 - Payton and the Myler family 1274 00:49:20,090 --> 00:49:23,027 are also well represented in the finals. 1275 00:49:23,127 --> 00:49:25,229 Her brother, Ashton, punched his ticket 1276 00:49:25,329 --> 00:49:27,031 to the next round last week. 1277 00:49:27,131 --> 00:49:28,866 She's trying to join him tonight. 1278 00:49:28,966 --> 00:49:32,136 [countdown clock beeping] 1279 00:49:32,236 --> 00:49:34,538 - Here we go. 1280 00:49:34,638 --> 00:49:36,941 - And good pace by Payton. 1281 00:49:37,041 --> 00:49:38,909 Both these athletes, 5'4". 1282 00:49:39,009 --> 00:49:41,278 We'll see if anyone takes the risky route. 1283 00:49:41,378 --> 00:49:42,913 Ben going inside. 1284 00:49:43,013 --> 00:49:44,515 Payton matching him. 1285 00:49:46,784 --> 00:49:47,885 And links it. 1286 00:49:47,985 --> 00:49:50,554 Real smooth by Ben Behrends. - Let's go! 1287 00:49:50,654 --> 00:49:52,490 - He's up on the Beehive. 1288 00:49:52,590 --> 00:49:53,757 Payton is being careful. 1289 00:49:53,858 --> 00:49:55,125 Wants to avoid an early fall. 1290 00:49:55,226 --> 00:49:56,894 - Payton Myler is a performer. 1291 00:49:56,994 --> 00:49:58,796 She's used to performing under pressure 1292 00:49:58,896 --> 00:50:00,231 in front of the big crowd. 1293 00:50:00,331 --> 00:50:03,133 - And Ben got about an obstacle lead. 1294 00:50:03,234 --> 00:50:05,603 But it's never over in "Ninja Warrior." 1295 00:50:05,703 --> 00:50:07,104 - Let's go! 1296 00:50:07,204 --> 00:50:11,075 - The Hype Guy, Ben Behrends, big speed up the Salmon Ladder. 1297 00:50:11,175 --> 00:50:13,878 He's all about that hype, and he ain't all hype. 1298 00:50:13,978 --> 00:50:17,448 - Well, that Hourglass Drop can be a time equalizer. 1299 00:50:17,548 --> 00:50:19,183 Ben Behrends, though, progressing through 1300 00:50:19,283 --> 00:50:20,918 Cane Lane looking strong. 1301 00:50:21,018 --> 00:50:23,187 - Ooh, but Matt, he's towards the bottom of that cane. 1302 00:50:23,287 --> 00:50:24,455 Be careful. 1303 00:50:24,555 --> 00:50:27,591 This track, 10 feet long on that second track. 1304 00:50:27,691 --> 00:50:29,860 - And got the dismount. 1305 00:50:29,960 --> 00:50:33,030 One obstacle remains for Ben. 1306 00:50:33,130 --> 00:50:35,566 Payton Myler still working. - Go! 1307 00:50:35,666 --> 00:50:37,801 - Focus! Focus! 1308 00:50:37,902 --> 00:50:39,336 - Ben's only 5'4". 1309 00:50:39,436 --> 00:50:41,505 He needs a good bounce off the trampoline. 1310 00:50:41,605 --> 00:50:43,207 - Shoulders, Ben. Shoulders. 1311 00:50:43,307 --> 00:50:44,441 - Let's go, Ben. 1312 00:50:44,542 --> 00:50:46,810 - Watch the drop. 1313 00:50:46,911 --> 00:50:49,880 - Whoa! - And there it is. 1314 00:50:49,980 --> 00:50:53,017 The door is open for Payton Myler. 1315 00:50:53,117 --> 00:50:55,452 Ben Behrends, the latest victim 1316 00:50:55,552 --> 00:50:58,255 of the diabolical Hourglass Drop. 1317 00:50:58,355 --> 00:51:01,191 - Look, Ben took his time, and he lined himself up, 1318 00:51:01,292 --> 00:51:03,527 but his momentum shot him forward, 1319 00:51:03,627 --> 00:51:05,162 and he didn't get enough height to make 1320 00:51:05,262 --> 00:51:08,198 the grab on the second board. Oh. 1321 00:51:08,299 --> 00:51:10,200 - Well, Payton Myler, in addition 1322 00:51:10,301 --> 00:51:11,936 to being a second-degree black belt, 1323 00:51:12,036 --> 00:51:13,804 also a high-level gymnast. 1324 00:51:13,904 --> 00:51:16,206 So if she can make it to Hourglass Drop, 1325 00:51:16,307 --> 00:51:19,476 we'll see if that trampoline body training serves her well, 1326 00:51:19,576 --> 00:51:22,346 but has to survive Cane Lane. 1327 00:51:22,446 --> 00:51:23,948 Big transfer here. 1328 00:51:24,048 --> 00:51:25,115 - You got to be a little concerned 1329 00:51:25,215 --> 00:51:27,518 about the grip strength here. Oh! 1330 00:51:27,618 --> 00:51:28,719 - But she got it, Akbar. 1331 00:51:28,819 --> 00:51:30,287 - She's strong, Matt. She's strong. 1332 00:51:30,387 --> 00:51:33,190 - That was real good handwork with the caning. 1333 00:51:33,290 --> 00:51:35,326 Close to the dismount. 1334 00:51:35,426 --> 00:51:37,161 Well, here it is. 1335 00:51:37,261 --> 00:51:40,030 Payton Myler can get the W 1336 00:51:40,130 --> 00:51:42,833 if she completes Hourglass Drop. 1337 00:51:42,933 --> 00:51:44,935 - You got this, Payton! 1338 00:51:45,035 --> 00:51:47,438 - Well, this really is a unique obstacle. 1339 00:51:47,538 --> 00:51:49,974 - This trampoline works a lot different than the ones 1340 00:51:50,074 --> 00:51:51,809 you see at the trampoline park. 1341 00:51:51,909 --> 00:51:54,211 - And it's about how your body is aligned, 1342 00:51:54,311 --> 00:51:55,946 how you hit that trampoline. 1343 00:51:56,046 --> 00:51:58,415 - And you're trying to keep that board balanced 1344 00:51:58,515 --> 00:51:59,984 while keeping your core tight. 1345 00:52:00,084 --> 00:52:01,485 It's a lot to think about. 1346 00:52:01,585 --> 00:52:02,720 It's some muscle confusion. 1347 00:52:02,820 --> 00:52:05,255 - Oh! 1348 00:52:05,356 --> 00:52:07,858 She just can't pull it off. 1349 00:52:07,958 --> 00:52:10,294 So it's Ben Behrends who gets the win. 1350 00:52:10,394 --> 00:52:12,429 He goes to 1 and 0. 1351 00:52:12,529 --> 00:52:14,632 Still to come, we'll see some of 1352 00:52:14,732 --> 00:52:17,534 "Ninja's" best make their debut in the final. 1353 00:52:17,634 --> 00:52:19,236 - Don't take that suit to the dry cleaner. 1354 00:52:19,336 --> 00:52:20,638 - Can they keep their season alive? 1355 00:52:20,738 --> 00:52:22,272 - There you go. Nice. 1356 00:52:22,373 --> 00:52:25,709 - They're just ahead on "American Ninja Warrior." 1357 00:52:29,213 --> 00:52:30,848 - Whoo! Let's get hype. 1358 00:52:30,948 --> 00:52:33,250 - We interview our ninjas throughout the season... 1359 00:52:33,350 --> 00:52:34,485 - I'm coming for you, Joe. 1360 00:52:34,585 --> 00:52:36,620 [chuckles] What am I saying? 1361 00:52:36,720 --> 00:52:38,222 - Whoo! Yes! 1362 00:52:38,322 --> 00:52:40,491 - Sometimes it gets a little wacky. 1363 00:52:40,591 --> 00:52:41,959 - Ah! - Oh, goodness. 1364 00:52:42,059 --> 00:52:44,061 - So yeah. Hitting my 27th brother-- 1365 00:52:44,161 --> 00:52:45,062 brother? 1366 00:52:45,162 --> 00:52:46,597 - These moments are presented 1367 00:52:46,697 --> 00:52:48,098 by the Active Cash Credit Card 1368 00:52:48,198 --> 00:52:51,268 from Wells Fargo, giving you unlimited access 1369 00:52:51,368 --> 00:52:52,569 with this behind the scenes look. 1370 00:52:52,670 --> 00:52:53,637 - You ready to hit some buzzers? 1371 00:52:53,737 --> 00:52:54,905 - All right. 1372 00:52:55,005 --> 00:52:56,140 [laughter] 1373 00:52:56,240 --> 00:52:57,641 - I dive once a week, 1374 00:52:57,741 --> 00:53:00,244 and I forgot the rest of your question. 1375 00:53:00,344 --> 00:53:01,412 - Wait, what was the question? 1376 00:53:01,512 --> 00:53:03,213 - If I win the title, I'll take the shoe-- 1377 00:53:03,313 --> 00:53:04,815 - Hey, R-- hey, RJ Roman. 1378 00:53:04,915 --> 00:53:06,950 OK, yeah. What's up, me? 1379 00:53:07,051 --> 00:53:08,752 - Wait. What? 1380 00:53:08,852 --> 00:53:10,921 - Wow. That's a lot of words. 1381 00:53:11,021 --> 00:53:12,656 [laughs] 1382 00:53:14,391 --> 00:53:17,027 - It's been an exciting night of National Finals action 1383 00:53:17,127 --> 00:53:18,462 here in Vegas. 1384 00:53:18,562 --> 00:53:21,165 Minutes ago, it was the first race for group 10's 1385 00:53:21,265 --> 00:53:23,967 Matt D'Amico and Jaleesa Himka. 1386 00:53:24,068 --> 00:53:25,202 The Colorado high schooler 1387 00:53:25,302 --> 00:53:28,038 faced a tough test against D'Amico, 1388 00:53:28,138 --> 00:53:30,641 the professional dunk team member from Massachusetts. 1389 00:53:30,741 --> 00:53:32,476 D'Amico's known for speed, 1390 00:53:32,576 --> 00:53:35,446 and he jumped out to a quick lead over Himka. 1391 00:53:35,546 --> 00:53:36,814 - Yeah, he fast. 1392 00:53:36,914 --> 00:53:37,981 - The four-time "Ninja" veteran 1393 00:53:38,082 --> 00:53:39,550 cruised through the course. 1394 00:53:39,650 --> 00:53:41,452 - D'Amico works for the Celtics 1395 00:53:41,552 --> 00:53:42,686 on the trampoline team, 1396 00:53:42,786 --> 00:53:45,989 so he knows how to use a trampoline. 1397 00:53:46,090 --> 00:53:47,691 There you go. Nice. 1398 00:53:47,791 --> 00:53:49,960 - He got the win to go 1 and 0. 1399 00:53:50,060 --> 00:53:52,229 - Yeah! 1400 00:53:52,329 --> 00:53:54,331 - Himka couldn't match D'Amico's speed, 1401 00:53:54,431 --> 00:53:57,434 but did make it to Hourglass Drop. 1402 00:53:57,534 --> 00:53:59,002 - Whoa. 1403 00:53:59,103 --> 00:54:01,905 - She's now 0 and 1. 1404 00:54:02,005 --> 00:54:04,675 Then it was the start for group 12. 1405 00:54:04,775 --> 00:54:07,978 Leading it off was New Jersey's Josiah Pippel 1406 00:54:08,078 --> 00:54:10,881 facing Tennessee's Hunter Ogden. 1407 00:54:10,981 --> 00:54:13,417 And this one was over before it started. 1408 00:54:13,517 --> 00:54:14,785 - Oh! 1409 00:54:14,885 --> 00:54:16,887 Oh, no. 1410 00:54:16,987 --> 00:54:18,355 - Ogden lost his balance 1411 00:54:18,455 --> 00:54:20,958 and missed the rope on Slide Surfer, 1412 00:54:21,058 --> 00:54:23,026 a heartbreaking early fall for him. 1413 00:54:23,127 --> 00:54:25,596 So Pippel had the easy win, 1414 00:54:25,696 --> 00:54:27,498 but didn't take his foot off the gas. 1415 00:54:27,598 --> 00:54:28,899 - Nice. 1416 00:54:28,999 --> 00:54:32,669 - He put up a good time as he made it to the buzzer. 1417 00:54:32,770 --> 00:54:34,438 He goes 1 and 0. 1418 00:54:36,440 --> 00:54:38,642 Then it was the other two from group 12, 1419 00:54:38,742 --> 00:54:40,811 as the Classy Ninja, Donovan Metoyer, 1420 00:54:40,911 --> 00:54:42,880 took on Baylee Beckstrand, 1421 00:54:42,980 --> 00:54:45,182 the third finalist from her family. 1422 00:54:45,282 --> 00:54:48,118 - That's a "Ninja" legacy family right there. 1423 00:54:48,218 --> 00:54:50,187 - Baylee is hoping to join brothers Kai and Luke 1424 00:54:50,287 --> 00:54:53,490 in the next round, but she fell behind Metoyer, 1425 00:54:53,590 --> 00:54:55,392 the well-dressed "Ninja" veteran who made 1426 00:54:55,492 --> 00:54:57,494 a steady march through the course. 1427 00:54:57,594 --> 00:54:59,229 - Don't take that suit to the dry cleaner, 1428 00:54:59,329 --> 00:55:01,331 not right now. - He made it to the buzzer... 1429 00:55:01,431 --> 00:55:02,766 [buzzer blares] 1430 00:55:02,866 --> 00:55:05,502 While Baylee was knocked out by the Salmon Ladder. 1431 00:55:05,602 --> 00:55:06,870 - Oh! 1432 00:55:09,239 --> 00:55:10,908 - Now it's the first race for a couple 1433 00:55:11,008 --> 00:55:12,976 of ninjas from group 11. 1434 00:55:13,076 --> 00:55:16,713 This one features the top seed in this group at number 15, 1435 00:55:16,814 --> 00:55:19,550 Sam Folsom, who has a world-class 1436 00:55:19,650 --> 00:55:20,984 training facility in his barn. 1437 00:55:21,084 --> 00:55:24,288 He's facing rookie Rai Flores, who's a 45 seed 1438 00:55:24,388 --> 00:55:27,090 and has trained mainly on his home island of Guam. 1439 00:55:27,191 --> 00:55:30,127 Now he's going to be tested by one of the sport's best. 1440 00:55:31,595 --> 00:55:33,363 - When I heard who I was competing against, 1441 00:55:33,463 --> 00:55:35,365 first thing I do is search them up on Instagram. 1442 00:55:35,465 --> 00:55:37,768 I had to figure out who these people were. 1443 00:55:37,868 --> 00:55:39,836 [upbeat music] 1444 00:55:39,937 --> 00:55:42,873 When I saw the barn. I was impressed. 1445 00:55:42,973 --> 00:55:45,809 I thought to myself, this is another level of skill 1446 00:55:45,909 --> 00:55:47,411 we're dealing with now. 1447 00:55:47,511 --> 00:55:49,880 - In the barn, we have a ton of obstacles, 1448 00:55:49,980 --> 00:55:51,815 more than most gyms in the entire country, 1449 00:55:51,915 --> 00:55:54,284 5,000 square foot. 1450 00:55:54,384 --> 00:55:56,286 And in an average day, we are probably 1451 00:55:56,386 --> 00:55:57,988 spending around eight hours training... 1452 00:55:58,088 --> 00:56:01,325 - Yeah. - Building, getting ready. 1453 00:56:01,425 --> 00:56:03,727 - I feel very prideful representing the island. 1454 00:56:03,827 --> 00:56:05,963 Seeing all these great gyms and all that come 1455 00:56:06,063 --> 00:56:08,632 from a small island, it feels a little overwhelming 1456 00:56:08,732 --> 00:56:10,968 sometimes, but no matter how much pressure, 1457 00:56:11,068 --> 00:56:12,569 no matter how many people are thinking about it... 1458 00:56:12,669 --> 00:56:13,870 - Hey. 1459 00:56:13,971 --> 00:56:15,505 - It's just me and the course. And that doesn't change. 1460 00:56:15,606 --> 00:56:18,108 [energetic music] 1461 00:56:18,208 --> 00:56:19,977 - His name, Rai, means "king," 1462 00:56:20,077 --> 00:56:22,980 and he's made the propeller hat his trademark this season. 1463 00:56:23,080 --> 00:56:24,548 So the king's wearing his crown, 1464 00:56:24,648 --> 00:56:27,551 along with his parents and mentor, Deren Perez, 1465 00:56:27,651 --> 00:56:29,620 the other ninja from Guam, who made it 1466 00:56:29,720 --> 00:56:31,088 to the National Finals. 1467 00:56:31,188 --> 00:56:33,056 Sam's trying to match his wife, Isabella, 1468 00:56:33,156 --> 00:56:36,493 who punched her ticket to the next round last week. 1469 00:56:36,593 --> 00:56:39,730 [countdown clock beeping] 1470 00:56:39,830 --> 00:56:41,732 - Rai Flores has had a great season, 1471 00:56:41,832 --> 00:56:43,200 but this is different. 1472 00:56:43,300 --> 00:56:45,569 There's a lot more pressure running in these races. 1473 00:56:45,669 --> 00:56:48,805 - Let's see if these guys go for the shortcut on Skyhooks. 1474 00:56:48,906 --> 00:56:51,475 Sam does, but he's hung up. 1475 00:56:51,575 --> 00:56:54,077 And Rai pulls it off! - Whoa! OK, king! 1476 00:56:54,177 --> 00:56:57,314 - And Sam's still hung up. 1477 00:56:57,414 --> 00:56:58,448 Now he gets it. 1478 00:56:58,548 --> 00:57:00,150 Finally gets the dismount. 1479 00:57:00,250 --> 00:57:02,252 - Uh-oh, King Rai needed to make that move, 1480 00:57:02,352 --> 00:57:03,854 going up against Sam Folsom. 1481 00:57:03,954 --> 00:57:06,056 Now he's got him a nice, healthy lead. 1482 00:57:06,156 --> 00:57:07,057 But here comes Sam. 1483 00:57:07,157 --> 00:57:08,325 - Akbar, you just see it. 1484 00:57:08,425 --> 00:57:10,227 It's like a rubber band connects these ninjas. 1485 00:57:10,327 --> 00:57:12,663 And now Sam Folsom was the first to dismount. 1486 00:57:12,763 --> 00:57:14,631 - Wow. - Oh, it's back and forth. 1487 00:57:14,731 --> 00:57:15,699 What a race. 1488 00:57:15,799 --> 00:57:19,102 - Oh! - And Flores blinks. 1489 00:57:19,202 --> 00:57:21,104 - Oh, the king is down. 1490 00:57:21,204 --> 00:57:23,240 - Misses on the Salmon Ladder. 1491 00:57:23,340 --> 00:57:26,343 Credit to Folsom for putting the pressure on him. 1492 00:57:26,443 --> 00:57:30,380 - Yeah, Sam Folsom checkmated the king, Rai Flores. 1493 00:57:30,480 --> 00:57:32,082 - Well, Rai Flores is smiling. 1494 00:57:32,182 --> 00:57:34,751 He knows Sam got him this time. 1495 00:57:34,851 --> 00:57:36,186 - Well, Matt, it was the pressure. 1496 00:57:36,286 --> 00:57:38,322 After he got the nice little lead, 1497 00:57:38,422 --> 00:57:40,457 he lost the lead to Sam Folsom. 1498 00:57:40,557 --> 00:57:42,292 And Folsom coming back from behind 1499 00:57:42,392 --> 00:57:43,727 put the pressure on Rai, 1500 00:57:43,827 --> 00:57:45,028 and Rai pushed it 1501 00:57:45,128 --> 00:57:46,630 and lost it on the Salmon Ladder. 1502 00:57:46,730 --> 00:57:47,931 - Well, you give credit. 1503 00:57:48,031 --> 00:57:49,533 That might have been just some experience, 1504 00:57:49,633 --> 00:57:51,268 the veteran calm of Sam Folsom. 1505 00:57:51,368 --> 00:57:54,037 Can he handle the Hourglass Drop? 1506 00:57:54,137 --> 00:57:55,305 - You got to commit. 1507 00:57:55,405 --> 00:57:56,540 Nice. 1508 00:57:56,640 --> 00:57:59,109 - It is such a unique obstacle in the history 1509 00:57:59,209 --> 00:58:01,178 of "Ninja," where it really comes down 1510 00:58:01,278 --> 00:58:03,447 to that trampoline transfer. 1511 00:58:03,547 --> 00:58:06,383 Sam Folsom handles it. He goes to 1 and 0. 1512 00:58:06,483 --> 00:58:09,186 He'll face Ben Behrends in his next race. 1513 00:58:10,887 --> 00:58:12,189 Coming up, Payton Myler 1514 00:58:12,289 --> 00:58:15,025 was already a star on social media. 1515 00:58:15,125 --> 00:58:16,293 - All right, time for a quick change. 1516 00:58:16,393 --> 00:58:17,427 Don't look. All done. 1517 00:58:17,527 --> 00:58:19,162 OK, we're about to go back on stage. 1518 00:58:19,262 --> 00:58:20,464 - Now she's making a name 1519 00:58:20,564 --> 00:58:22,466 for herself on "Ninja Warrior." 1520 00:58:22,566 --> 00:58:23,834 - That's what I'm talking about. 1521 00:58:23,934 --> 00:58:28,071 - Her race is next on "ANW's" National Finals. 1522 00:58:32,209 --> 00:58:33,377 - The action doesn't stop here on "Ninja's" 1523 00:58:33,477 --> 00:58:34,745 National Finals. 1524 00:58:34,845 --> 00:58:37,047 While we were away, we had the round two races 1525 00:58:37,147 --> 00:58:39,182 for group 10 with Matt D'Amico 1526 00:58:39,282 --> 00:58:41,885 taking on Jason Behrends. 1527 00:58:41,985 --> 00:58:43,687 D'Amico's known for speed, 1528 00:58:43,787 --> 00:58:45,622 but Behrends, the 5'2" Iowa high schooler, 1529 00:58:45,722 --> 00:58:47,557 kept it close. 1530 00:58:47,657 --> 00:58:48,925 - They're about tied up now. 1531 00:58:49,026 --> 00:58:51,261 - In the end, D'Amico was able to hold him off. 1532 00:58:51,361 --> 00:58:52,529 - Nice. 1533 00:58:52,629 --> 00:58:55,198 - He reached the buzzer for his second win. 1534 00:58:55,298 --> 00:58:56,466 [buzzer blares] 1535 00:58:56,566 --> 00:58:58,902 Behrends finished a few seconds behind. 1536 00:58:59,002 --> 00:59:01,371 He's now 1 and 1. 1537 00:59:01,471 --> 00:59:03,440 Then it was the other two from this group, 1538 00:59:03,540 --> 00:59:05,409 the 43 seed James McGrath 1539 00:59:05,509 --> 00:59:07,911 took on the 48th Jaleesa Himka. 1540 00:59:08,011 --> 00:59:10,447 This one came down to the Hourglass Drop. 1541 00:59:10,547 --> 00:59:11,882 Himka reached it first, 1542 00:59:11,982 --> 00:59:14,484 but the Colorado high schooler missed the grab. 1543 00:59:14,584 --> 00:59:15,919 - Ooh! 1544 00:59:16,019 --> 00:59:17,220 - Oh. 1545 00:59:17,320 --> 00:59:19,556 - So McGrath, the 14-time "Ninja" veteran, 1546 00:59:19,656 --> 00:59:21,958 had a chance for the win. - Whoa! 1547 00:59:22,058 --> 00:59:24,661 - No. - But he also missed. 1548 00:59:24,761 --> 00:59:28,598 He's now 0 and 2, while Himka goes to 1 and 1. 1549 00:59:28,698 --> 00:59:31,268 Then we started round 2 races for group 12, 1550 00:59:31,368 --> 00:59:34,371 with Hunter Ogden facing Baylee Beckstrand. 1551 00:59:34,471 --> 00:59:36,006 Beckstrand is hoping to be the third member 1552 00:59:36,106 --> 00:59:38,108 of her family in the round of 32, 1553 00:59:38,208 --> 00:59:40,544 along with brothers Luke and Kai. 1554 00:59:40,644 --> 00:59:41,912 - She's got to get out of there. 1555 00:59:42,012 --> 00:59:44,080 - But she fell behind Ogden, the teenager 1556 00:59:44,181 --> 00:59:46,683 from tiny Churchill, Tennessee. 1557 00:59:46,783 --> 00:59:48,151 He made it to Hourglass Drop. 1558 00:59:48,251 --> 00:59:50,287 - Oh! But he's up, yeah. 1559 00:59:50,387 --> 00:59:51,922 - And made the grab. 1560 00:59:52,022 --> 00:59:55,926 He got the win, and goes to 1 and 1. 1561 00:59:56,026 --> 00:59:58,128 [cheers and applause] 1562 00:59:58,228 --> 00:59:59,396 Beckstrand kept battling 1563 00:59:59,496 --> 01:00:01,598 and took her shot at Hourglass Drop. 1564 01:00:01,698 --> 01:00:03,233 - Oh! 1565 01:00:03,333 --> 01:00:06,536 - She came up short and falls to 0 and 2. 1566 01:00:08,104 --> 01:00:10,507 Well, now it's the other two from group 12 1567 01:00:10,607 --> 01:00:13,043 with one of the top contenders to win it all, 1568 01:00:13,143 --> 01:00:15,745 New Jersey's Josiah Pippel. 1569 01:00:15,846 --> 01:00:17,414 He's taking on the Classy Ninja, 1570 01:00:17,514 --> 01:00:19,082 Donovan Metoyer. 1571 01:00:19,182 --> 01:00:21,184 Both these ninjas won their first races, 1572 01:00:21,284 --> 01:00:24,221 but that's about all they have in common. 1573 01:00:24,321 --> 01:00:25,722 [upbeat music] 1574 01:00:25,822 --> 01:00:28,024 - I'm only 5'7", and Josiah is, 1575 01:00:28,124 --> 01:00:29,993 like, 6-something, so he definitely 1576 01:00:30,093 --> 01:00:32,162 has the height advantage, but he's going to need 1577 01:00:32,262 --> 01:00:33,563 more than that to beat me. 1578 01:00:33,663 --> 01:00:35,565 - I'd say the only advantage Donovan has 1579 01:00:35,665 --> 01:00:38,134 over me is that he looks a little classier, 1580 01:00:38,235 --> 01:00:40,170 one might say. 1581 01:00:40,270 --> 01:00:42,639 - Well, it's time to get classy here 1582 01:00:42,739 --> 01:00:45,142 in Vegas with Donovan Metoyer. 1583 01:00:45,242 --> 01:00:46,443 - I'm going to look over and be like, 1584 01:00:46,543 --> 01:00:47,777 I think I'm underdressed for this. 1585 01:00:47,878 --> 01:00:49,379 Like, he's going to look so dapper. 1586 01:00:49,479 --> 01:00:51,047 And I'm just there in my t-shirt, 1587 01:00:51,148 --> 01:00:52,415 like, I'm ready to go. 1588 01:00:55,485 --> 01:00:58,255 - The Classy Ninja always looks good. 1589 01:00:58,355 --> 01:01:00,524 But Josiah Pippel, in his first race, 1590 01:01:00,624 --> 01:01:03,493 went 35 seconds faster than Metoyer. 1591 01:01:03,593 --> 01:01:06,563 So Donovan is going to need to pick up the pace 1592 01:01:06,663 --> 01:01:07,998 or hope for a miracle. 1593 01:01:08,098 --> 01:01:11,067 [countdown clock beeping] 1594 01:01:11,168 --> 01:01:12,369 - All right, ooh! 1595 01:01:12,469 --> 01:01:14,804 - A little start for Josiah. - Josiah, my goodness! 1596 01:01:14,905 --> 01:01:16,473 Sprinting out there like a gazelle. 1597 01:01:16,573 --> 01:01:18,575 - Well, Donovan tried the shortcut 1598 01:01:18,675 --> 01:01:21,077 to get an edge over Josiah, and it looks 1599 01:01:21,178 --> 01:01:22,746 like he's giving it a go. 1600 01:01:22,846 --> 01:01:25,415 - Oh! Metoyer's down! 1601 01:01:25,515 --> 01:01:26,783 Oh. 1602 01:01:26,883 --> 01:01:30,153 - He knew he'd have to sell out to keep pace with Pippel, 1603 01:01:30,253 --> 01:01:34,057 but couldn't land the shortcut on Skyhooks. 1604 01:01:34,157 --> 01:01:35,892 - Oh, man. 1605 01:01:35,992 --> 01:01:39,362 To keep up with Josiah, he went for the fast route. 1606 01:01:39,462 --> 01:01:40,897 He got the ring on the hook, 1607 01:01:40,997 --> 01:01:43,166 but his fingers peeled right off. 1608 01:01:44,401 --> 01:01:46,736 - With Donovan down, Josiah can go all-out 1609 01:01:46,836 --> 01:01:48,505 and go for a fast time. 1610 01:01:48,605 --> 01:01:50,874 And he is absolutely flying. 1611 01:01:50,974 --> 01:01:54,044 Just has to survive Hourglass Drop. 1612 01:01:54,144 --> 01:01:55,445 - Just because you hit it once doesn't mean 1613 01:01:55,545 --> 01:01:57,180 you're going to hit it again. Nice. 1614 01:01:57,280 --> 01:01:58,748 - But he does. 1615 01:02:00,684 --> 01:02:05,155 And Pippel just had the fastest time on this course. 1616 01:02:05,255 --> 01:02:08,224 He beat Kaden Lebsack's time from last week. 1617 01:02:08,325 --> 01:02:09,426 - Wow. 1618 01:02:09,526 --> 01:02:10,594 - Hey, Josiah. 1619 01:02:10,694 --> 01:02:11,995 - Oh, there's that smile. 1620 01:02:12,095 --> 01:02:13,930 - How's it feel being back racing? 1621 01:02:14,030 --> 01:02:15,332 - I felt good. 1622 01:02:15,432 --> 01:02:17,601 It was tough again to see Donovan fall early, 1623 01:02:17,701 --> 01:02:19,636 but I knew I could go, and I think there's still 1624 01:02:19,736 --> 01:02:20,770 more time to be found. 1625 01:02:20,870 --> 01:02:23,006 - Can you go faster? - Yeah. 1626 01:02:23,106 --> 01:02:24,240 There's more time. 1627 01:02:24,341 --> 01:02:25,642 - Well, we can't wait to see it, buddy. 1628 01:02:25,742 --> 01:02:26,643 Go celebrate, Josiah. 1629 01:02:26,743 --> 01:02:27,978 A great race. 1630 01:02:28,078 --> 01:02:29,679 - He didn't even blink, Matt. 1631 01:02:29,779 --> 01:02:32,048 He said, yeah, I can go faster. 1632 01:02:33,383 --> 01:02:37,487 - Well, now we kick off round 2 races for group 11. 1633 01:02:37,587 --> 01:02:39,656 We've got the propeller hat-wearing teenager 1634 01:02:39,756 --> 01:02:41,725 from Guam, Rai Flores. 1635 01:02:41,825 --> 01:02:43,660 He'll be going against social media star 1636 01:02:43,760 --> 01:02:46,830 Payton Myler of Ninja Kids fame. 1637 01:02:46,930 --> 01:02:48,465 She competes alongside her brother, 1638 01:02:48,565 --> 01:02:51,201 so she's not afraid to run with the boys. 1639 01:02:53,103 --> 01:02:55,071 - We do know this about Payton Myler. 1640 01:02:55,171 --> 01:02:57,374 Every single time she stepped on the course, 1641 01:02:57,474 --> 01:02:58,675 she's gotten better. 1642 01:02:58,775 --> 01:03:00,677 - This season has gone better than I could 1643 01:03:00,777 --> 01:03:02,245 have ever expected, honestly. 1644 01:03:02,345 --> 01:03:05,215 I got a buzzer in round one in the Regional Finals. 1645 01:03:05,315 --> 01:03:07,017 - Yes! 1646 01:03:07,117 --> 01:03:08,985 And she's done it. 1647 01:03:09,085 --> 01:03:11,087 - And I got another one in the Tripleheader. 1648 01:03:11,187 --> 01:03:13,790 - And here comes Payton Myler. 1649 01:03:15,258 --> 01:03:18,028 - I am so excited to be in the National Finals, 1650 01:03:18,128 --> 01:03:21,064 but racing a bunch of boys is definitely scary. 1651 01:03:21,164 --> 01:03:24,067 [bright energetic music] 1652 01:03:24,167 --> 01:03:25,835 I've been training with my brothers, 1653 01:03:25,935 --> 01:03:28,371 and I race with them in our Ninja gyms at home. 1654 01:03:28,471 --> 01:03:30,273 So it's kind of prepared me for this. 1655 01:03:30,373 --> 01:03:32,042 - Oh. 1656 01:03:32,142 --> 01:03:33,376 Yeah. 1657 01:03:33,476 --> 01:03:35,211 - I feel like boys, they try to go fast. 1658 01:03:35,312 --> 01:03:36,446 Sometimes they make some mistakes. 1659 01:03:36,546 --> 01:03:37,580 So we'll see. 1660 01:03:42,118 --> 01:03:44,821 - Well, both Payton and Rai lost their first race. 1661 01:03:44,921 --> 01:03:48,425 So whoever loses this one is all but eliminated, 1662 01:03:48,525 --> 01:03:50,193 a lot riding on this race. 1663 01:03:50,293 --> 01:03:52,262 [countdown clock beeping] 1664 01:03:52,362 --> 01:03:55,332 - We've talked a lot about Rai Flores having a great season. 1665 01:03:55,432 --> 01:03:57,367 So far, he's hit two buzzers, but his back 1666 01:03:57,467 --> 01:03:58,802 is against the wall. 1667 01:03:58,902 --> 01:04:00,036 He needs a win here. 1668 01:04:00,136 --> 01:04:01,938 - Payton Myler hoping to join her brother, 1669 01:04:02,038 --> 01:04:03,907 Ashton, in the next round. 1670 01:04:04,774 --> 01:04:08,078 Rai Flores, looks like he's going for the risky move. 1671 01:04:08,178 --> 01:04:09,212 - Oh, that is. 1672 01:04:09,312 --> 01:04:10,346 He's going to try it now. 1673 01:04:10,447 --> 01:04:12,849 Good. - Got it. 1674 01:04:12,949 --> 01:04:16,453 An aggressive start out of Rai Flores. 1675 01:04:16,553 --> 01:04:18,955 He's got a half obstacle lead on Payton Myler, 1676 01:04:19,055 --> 01:04:21,725 but he seems to be hung up on the second honeycomb. 1677 01:04:21,825 --> 01:04:25,128 And Payton Myler keeping it close. 1678 01:04:25,228 --> 01:04:28,598 Rai Flores taking a lot of time on Beehive, 1679 01:04:28,698 --> 01:04:30,266 but no one wants to rush and make a mistake. 1680 01:04:30,366 --> 01:04:32,502 - Let's go! Move it. Move it. Move it. 1681 01:04:32,602 --> 01:04:35,071 - This is where Rai Flores fell on his first run, 1682 01:04:35,171 --> 01:04:36,606 up on the Salmon Ladder. 1683 01:04:36,706 --> 01:04:37,841 - Got to recalibrate. 1684 01:04:37,941 --> 01:04:39,142 Get accustomed to it. 1685 01:04:39,242 --> 01:04:41,077 - Giving himself a little cushion here. 1686 01:04:41,177 --> 01:04:44,247 And you can see him watching that bar placement, checking. 1687 01:04:44,347 --> 01:04:46,816 And he is through. 1688 01:04:46,916 --> 01:04:49,285 Payton Myler trying to keep it close, 1689 01:04:49,386 --> 01:04:52,989 as Rai starts Cane Lane. 1690 01:04:53,089 --> 01:04:55,959 - Oh! - [screams] 1691 01:04:56,059 --> 01:04:58,561 - Rai Flores down on Cane Lane. 1692 01:04:58,661 --> 01:05:03,099 And Payton Myler has a chance to get the win. 1693 01:05:03,199 --> 01:05:06,069 Well, Payton knows what she has to do, 1694 01:05:06,169 --> 01:05:09,606 complete this obstacle, which she did earlier tonight. 1695 01:05:09,706 --> 01:05:12,609 [chanting together] Payton! Payton! Payton! 1696 01:05:12,709 --> 01:05:13,843 - It's a tough position to be in, 1697 01:05:13,943 --> 01:05:17,313 Akbar, sitting, waiting, knowing your fate 1698 01:05:17,414 --> 01:05:19,582 is out of your hands. - Skip over that. 1699 01:05:19,682 --> 01:05:21,651 Skip over that dip. Yeah. 1700 01:05:21,751 --> 01:05:23,086 - Myler progressing. 1701 01:05:23,186 --> 01:05:25,388 Those arms pretty extended though. 1702 01:05:25,488 --> 01:05:28,224 Big transfer. - Come on. 1703 01:05:28,324 --> 01:05:31,561 110 pounds. She can carry her weight now. 1704 01:05:31,661 --> 01:05:32,996 - Come on, Payton. 1705 01:05:33,096 --> 01:05:34,697 - Nice! - Nice! 1706 01:05:34,798 --> 01:05:35,932 Come on. 1707 01:05:36,032 --> 01:05:38,468 - Just needs the dismount. 1708 01:05:40,370 --> 01:05:42,372 An extra swing. 1709 01:05:42,472 --> 01:05:45,175 And Payton Myler has done it. 1710 01:05:45,275 --> 01:05:47,477 She gets her first win. 1711 01:05:47,577 --> 01:05:50,113 - She's not just a social media sensation. 1712 01:05:50,213 --> 01:05:53,349 She is a "Ninja" sensation. 1713 01:05:53,450 --> 01:05:56,986 - Facing Hourglass Drop for the second time tonight. 1714 01:05:57,086 --> 01:05:59,823 Well, Akbar, she couldn't deliver on this before. 1715 01:05:59,923 --> 01:06:01,424 She's already got the win. 1716 01:06:01,524 --> 01:06:05,962 What did she learn from her last attempt on Hourglass Drop? 1717 01:06:06,062 --> 01:06:07,831 - Keep your body straight. Nice. 1718 01:06:07,931 --> 01:06:09,933 Get straight-- oh! 1719 01:06:10,033 --> 01:06:12,235 - Can't close it out on Hourglass Drop, 1720 01:06:12,335 --> 01:06:15,672 but Payton Myler gets her first win. 1721 01:06:15,772 --> 01:06:17,240 - Look at this. 1722 01:06:17,340 --> 01:06:19,876 Rai was trying to get close to the edge of that first rail 1723 01:06:19,976 --> 01:06:22,612 on Cane Lane and just overshot it. 1724 01:06:22,712 --> 01:06:25,348 Payton made it back to Hourglass Drop, 1725 01:06:25,448 --> 01:06:28,585 but she still hasn't quite figured out the trampoline. 1726 01:06:28,685 --> 01:06:30,486 - Payton, getting through Cane Lane, 1727 01:06:30,587 --> 01:06:32,822 walk me through that process mentally where you were. 1728 01:06:32,922 --> 01:06:35,492 And how did it feel when you realized you won this thing? 1729 01:06:35,592 --> 01:06:37,160 - I mean, it was definitely tiring. 1730 01:06:37,260 --> 01:06:39,329 It was definitely hard, but I knew I did it before, 1731 01:06:39,429 --> 01:06:40,496 I knew I could do it again. 1732 01:06:40,597 --> 01:06:42,365 And I was super happy when I won. 1733 01:06:42,465 --> 01:06:44,934 But I knew I had another chance at this obstacle, 1734 01:06:45,034 --> 01:06:48,137 and I didn't make it. But I have one more shot, so... 1735 01:06:48,238 --> 01:06:50,273 - That's exactly it. Well, you go ahead and dry off. 1736 01:06:50,373 --> 01:06:52,642 You've got one more race. Payton, Congratulations. 1737 01:06:52,742 --> 01:06:53,776 - Thank you. - Of course. 1738 01:06:53,877 --> 01:06:55,945 Oh, there you go. Guys, back to you. 1739 01:06:56,045 --> 01:06:57,213 - So good. 1740 01:06:57,313 --> 01:07:01,518 - Coming up, two ninjas battle for one spot. 1741 01:07:01,618 --> 01:07:04,454 Jaleesa Himka and Jason Behrends race 1742 01:07:04,554 --> 01:07:06,155 to keep their season alive, 1743 01:07:06,256 --> 01:07:09,392 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 1744 01:07:13,296 --> 01:07:15,398 - "Ninja" has always been a family affair. 1745 01:07:15,498 --> 01:07:17,300 That's especially true this year. 1746 01:07:17,400 --> 01:07:19,569 Of the 60 who made it to the finals, 1747 01:07:19,669 --> 01:07:21,604 we've got three Beckstrands. 1748 01:07:21,704 --> 01:07:23,673 That's matched by the Folsom family, 1749 01:07:23,773 --> 01:07:25,375 who also have three. 1750 01:07:25,475 --> 01:07:28,344 The Mylers from Utah have two siblings competing, 1751 01:07:28,444 --> 01:07:32,248 and so do the Behrends from Iowa. 1752 01:07:32,348 --> 01:07:34,150 And two members of those families 1753 01:07:34,250 --> 01:07:36,886 are about to face-off for the top two seeds 1754 01:07:36,986 --> 01:07:40,623 in group 11, Ben Behrends and Sam Folsom. 1755 01:07:40,723 --> 01:07:42,759 Sam's wife, Isabella, and brother, Phil, 1756 01:07:42,859 --> 01:07:44,594 have punched their ticket to the next round. 1757 01:07:44,694 --> 01:07:47,964 And Ben's brother, Jason, is hoping to advance. 1758 01:07:48,064 --> 01:07:49,966 He'll be racing again next. 1759 01:07:50,066 --> 01:07:52,602 He's on the sideline with Lia, their lead cheerleader. 1760 01:07:52,702 --> 01:07:54,737 - Let's go, Ben. 1761 01:07:54,837 --> 01:07:57,440 - Both these guys got wins in their first race. 1762 01:07:57,540 --> 01:07:58,541 If they get another here, 1763 01:07:58,641 --> 01:08:01,344 they're almost assured of moving on. 1764 01:08:01,444 --> 01:08:04,147 [countdown clock beeping] 1765 01:08:04,247 --> 01:08:06,616 - Sam's the 15th seed and Ben's at 16. 1766 01:08:06,716 --> 01:08:08,952 So this race is going to be very close. 1767 01:08:09,052 --> 01:08:11,888 - And these two, very even start. 1768 01:08:11,988 --> 01:08:13,323 - I mean, they look like twins. 1769 01:08:13,423 --> 01:08:14,624 - Both go for the high risk. 1770 01:08:14,724 --> 01:08:16,826 - They both went for the high-risk maneuver. 1771 01:08:16,926 --> 01:08:18,962 - But Ben Behrends needs an extra swing, 1772 01:08:19,062 --> 01:08:20,763 and that gives Folsom a half obstacle lead. 1773 01:08:20,863 --> 01:08:22,165 - Oh! All right. 1774 01:08:22,265 --> 01:08:25,401 The second honeycomb right here, does a 270. 1775 01:08:25,501 --> 01:08:26,602 Big lache. 1776 01:08:26,703 --> 01:08:28,404 - Very close race. 1777 01:08:28,504 --> 01:08:30,239 - Whoa. 1778 01:08:30,340 --> 01:08:34,544 - Sam Folsom keeping that half obstacle lead on the Cane Lane. 1779 01:08:34,644 --> 01:08:38,081 - But then Ben Behrends shotguns through Salmon Ladder. 1780 01:08:38,181 --> 01:08:41,351 - Ben did a real good job getting through Cane Lane. 1781 01:08:41,451 --> 01:08:44,287 And it's even. 1782 01:08:44,387 --> 01:08:46,222 Folsom, one move ahead. 1783 01:08:46,322 --> 01:08:48,124 It's coming down to the Hourglass Drop. 1784 01:08:48,224 --> 01:08:49,292 - It's going to come down. 1785 01:08:49,392 --> 01:08:50,893 Now you got to get good body control. 1786 01:08:50,994 --> 01:08:52,829 If Folsom can get his body to stay calm-- 1787 01:08:52,929 --> 01:08:54,063 he gets right up. 1788 01:08:54,163 --> 01:08:56,766 - And Folsom delivers. - Ooh! Oh! 1789 01:08:56,866 --> 01:09:00,336 - Ben Behrends just can't get it. 1790 01:09:00,436 --> 01:09:03,573 Folsom gets the win. 1791 01:09:03,673 --> 01:09:05,608 [cheers and applause] 1792 01:09:05,708 --> 01:09:06,609 - I think that-- 1793 01:09:06,709 --> 01:09:08,611 - Sam Folsom goes to 2 and 0, 1794 01:09:08,711 --> 01:09:10,446 in good position to join his wife, 1795 01:09:10,546 --> 01:09:12,515 Isabella, in the next round. 1796 01:09:12,615 --> 01:09:15,918 Ben Behrends made it close, but couldn't close it out. 1797 01:09:16,019 --> 01:09:18,187 He falls to 1 and 1. 1798 01:09:18,287 --> 01:09:21,190 And now we'll start round 3 races for group 10, 1799 01:09:21,290 --> 01:09:23,593 and Ben's brother, Jason, is going to lead it off, 1800 01:09:23,693 --> 01:09:25,728 taking on Jaleesa Himka. 1801 01:09:25,828 --> 01:09:27,163 Well, big stakes for this one. 1802 01:09:27,263 --> 01:09:28,998 Both these Ninjas are 1 and 1. 1803 01:09:29,098 --> 01:09:31,501 So whoever wins this battle of the teenagers 1804 01:09:31,601 --> 01:09:33,436 will be moving on. 1805 01:09:33,536 --> 01:09:35,038 Jaleesa being cheered on by her mom, 1806 01:09:35,138 --> 01:09:36,105 watching back from Colorado. 1807 01:09:36,205 --> 01:09:38,141 - Yeah. Come on, Jaleesa. 1808 01:09:38,241 --> 01:09:40,276 - Jason's family on the sideline there, 1809 01:09:40,376 --> 01:09:42,412 they're wearing his signature glasses. 1810 01:09:42,512 --> 01:09:44,080 - I call him Biggie Smalls. 1811 01:09:44,180 --> 01:09:45,715 He needs a big run here. 1812 01:09:45,815 --> 01:09:47,150 There's a lot of pressure here, Matt. 1813 01:09:47,250 --> 01:09:48,484 Fighting for that survival. 1814 01:09:48,584 --> 01:09:51,621 [countdown clock beeping] 1815 01:09:53,456 --> 01:09:56,459 - Good quick start by Jason Behrends. 1816 01:09:56,559 --> 01:09:59,228 Well, Jaleesa, three-inch height advantage. 1817 01:09:59,328 --> 01:10:00,496 - Wow. 1818 01:10:00,596 --> 01:10:02,832 Jason almost didn't make that grab. 1819 01:10:02,932 --> 01:10:04,667 - He's only 5'2". 1820 01:10:04,767 --> 01:10:06,869 May have to make a few extra moves here. 1821 01:10:06,969 --> 01:10:09,672 Biggie Smalls, though, figuring it out. 1822 01:10:09,772 --> 01:10:11,808 On to Beehive. 1823 01:10:13,376 --> 01:10:15,344 Both athletes playing it safe so far, 1824 01:10:15,445 --> 01:10:18,448 Himka taking extra swings on Skyhooks. 1825 01:10:18,548 --> 01:10:19,615 And there it is. 1826 01:10:19,716 --> 01:10:21,718 He has a full obstacle lead, does Behrends. 1827 01:10:21,818 --> 01:10:23,586 - And we've seen this from Jaleesa before. 1828 01:10:23,686 --> 01:10:25,521 Just hoping for-- 1829 01:10:25,621 --> 01:10:29,759 - Jason Behrends is down on the Salmon Ladder. 1830 01:10:30,526 --> 01:10:32,562 - I didn't even get to finish my thought 1831 01:10:32,662 --> 01:10:35,031 and exactly what I was about to say just happened. 1832 01:10:35,131 --> 01:10:38,134 - Himka needs to get to the top of the Salmon Ladder 1833 01:10:38,234 --> 01:10:39,969 and she will send him home. 1834 01:10:40,069 --> 01:10:41,471 - Jaleesa, you got this. 1835 01:10:41,571 --> 01:10:43,306 - Oh, what a turn of events. 1836 01:10:43,406 --> 01:10:45,141 - What the what? 1837 01:10:47,143 --> 01:10:50,146 - But there's a reason we run the races, big man. 1838 01:10:50,246 --> 01:10:51,848 - Whoa, this is not clocking for me. 1839 01:10:51,948 --> 01:10:54,250 I'm still having a hard time comprehending 1840 01:10:54,350 --> 01:10:55,518 what just happened. 1841 01:10:55,618 --> 01:11:00,323 - One more rung, and Jaleesa Himka has done it. 1842 01:11:00,423 --> 01:11:02,825 - Yeah. 1843 01:11:05,428 --> 01:11:07,830 - She's now the third woman to advance 1844 01:11:07,930 --> 01:11:10,733 to the final 32 bracket this season, 1845 01:11:10,833 --> 01:11:13,736 joining Isabella Folsom and Addy Herman. 1846 01:11:13,836 --> 01:11:15,638 And this year, the ladies who complete 1847 01:11:15,738 --> 01:11:18,074 the most obstacles throughout the season 1848 01:11:18,174 --> 01:11:21,310 will race for the women's crown. 1849 01:11:21,410 --> 01:11:23,546 By going to the bracket, Jaleesa will compete 1850 01:11:23,646 --> 01:11:25,248 in at least one more race. 1851 01:11:25,348 --> 01:11:28,584 So she can add to her obstacle total. 1852 01:11:29,452 --> 01:11:31,087 If she gets through Cane Lane here, 1853 01:11:31,187 --> 01:11:35,424 she'll be up to 28 obstacles for the season. 1854 01:11:35,525 --> 01:11:36,726 And she does it. 1855 01:11:36,826 --> 01:11:39,162 - Let's go. 1856 01:11:39,262 --> 01:11:41,430 - Well, in her first race, had a chance 1857 01:11:41,531 --> 01:11:45,001 on the Hourglass Drop. Could not complete it. 1858 01:11:45,101 --> 01:11:47,503 Second race, same thing. 1859 01:11:47,603 --> 01:11:49,972 Third race, can she break through? 1860 01:11:50,072 --> 01:11:52,141 - Third race, different story. 1861 01:11:52,241 --> 01:11:54,677 She nails it. 1862 01:11:54,777 --> 01:11:56,812 Ah, sha-nah-nah! I jinxed her! 1863 01:11:56,913 --> 01:11:57,947 - But it doesn't matter. 1864 01:11:58,047 --> 01:12:00,616 Jaleesa Himka is going to the next round. 1865 01:12:00,716 --> 01:12:03,753 She's part of our final 32 ninjas. 1866 01:12:03,853 --> 01:12:05,555 - Let's go. 1867 01:12:05,655 --> 01:12:08,324 I'm coming to Vegas. I'm coming to Vegas. 1868 01:12:08,424 --> 01:12:11,561 - Coming up, his brother, Jason, was just eliminated. 1869 01:12:11,661 --> 01:12:13,129 - Ooh! 1870 01:12:13,229 --> 01:12:15,731 - Now Ben Behrends runs to keep his season alive, 1871 01:12:15,832 --> 01:12:18,568 when "American Ninja Warrior" returns. 1872 01:12:22,371 --> 01:12:23,472 - It's already been an electrifying night 1873 01:12:23,573 --> 01:12:25,007 here at the National Finals. 1874 01:12:25,107 --> 01:12:28,211 And minutes ago, we had the last race from group 10, 1875 01:12:28,311 --> 01:12:32,081 with Matt D'Amico taking on James "The Beast" McGrath. 1876 01:12:32,181 --> 01:12:34,016 D'Amico was 2 and 0 and had secured 1877 01:12:34,116 --> 01:12:35,585 his spot in the next round. 1878 01:12:35,685 --> 01:12:37,553 McGrath's only hope was to get the wildcard 1879 01:12:37,653 --> 01:12:40,056 as the fastest third place finisher. 1880 01:12:40,156 --> 01:12:42,091 So he took the shortcut on Skyhook. 1881 01:12:42,191 --> 01:12:43,359 - He's moving quickly. 1882 01:12:43,459 --> 01:12:45,061 - "The Beast" left it all on the course, 1883 01:12:45,161 --> 01:12:47,430 taking chances... - He's skipping rungs. 1884 01:12:47,530 --> 01:12:50,132 - But he couldn't outrace the speedy D'Amico, 1885 01:12:50,233 --> 01:12:51,767 who grabbed his third win. 1886 01:12:51,868 --> 01:12:53,970 [cheers and applause] 1887 01:12:54,070 --> 01:12:56,973 McGrath still had a shot at the third place wild card. 1888 01:12:57,073 --> 01:12:59,675 - He's got to go. Oh! 1889 01:12:59,775 --> 01:13:01,777 - But his fall ended his season. 1890 01:13:01,878 --> 01:13:03,779 So it's D'Amico and Jaleesa Himka 1891 01:13:03,880 --> 01:13:06,515 who will advance from this group. 1892 01:13:06,616 --> 01:13:09,151 And now we move on to the final round of races 1893 01:13:09,252 --> 01:13:11,654 for group 11, with Sam Folsom, 1894 01:13:11,754 --> 01:13:13,856 who is 2 and 0, taking on Payton Myler, 1895 01:13:13,956 --> 01:13:15,224 who's 1 and 1. 1896 01:13:15,324 --> 01:13:16,425 But beyond the records, 1897 01:13:16,525 --> 01:13:19,161 family pride is also on the line. 1898 01:13:21,364 --> 01:13:23,332 Last week, Sam's wife, Isabella, 1899 01:13:23,432 --> 01:13:26,335 defeated Payton's brother, Ashton. 1900 01:13:26,435 --> 01:13:27,570 [air horn blares] 1901 01:13:27,670 --> 01:13:31,040 Now Payton has a shot at revenge. 1902 01:13:31,140 --> 01:13:33,309 - Ashton raced a Folsom, and he lost. 1903 01:13:33,409 --> 01:13:34,644 So now it's my turn. 1904 01:13:34,744 --> 01:13:36,312 I am going against Sam. 1905 01:13:36,412 --> 01:13:38,214 I'm definitely nervous, but I kind of need 1906 01:13:38,314 --> 01:13:39,815 to get redemption, and for the Mylers, 1907 01:13:39,916 --> 01:13:41,384 I gotta win this one. 1908 01:13:44,387 --> 01:13:47,356 - Both Ashton and Isabella survived the group stage. 1909 01:13:47,456 --> 01:13:49,191 They'll be racing in the bracket. 1910 01:13:49,292 --> 01:13:51,327 For Payton, she must win this race 1911 01:13:51,427 --> 01:13:54,230 to have a chance of moving on, while Sam's 2 and 0, 1912 01:13:54,330 --> 01:13:55,998 and virtually guaranteed to advance. 1913 01:13:56,098 --> 01:13:58,134 So you know he's going to go all out to try 1914 01:13:58,234 --> 01:14:00,369 and improve his seed in the bracket. 1915 01:14:00,469 --> 01:14:03,172 [countdown clock beeping] 1916 01:14:03,272 --> 01:14:04,373 - You know he's got that speed. 1917 01:14:04,473 --> 01:14:06,409 And there it is right there. 1918 01:14:06,509 --> 01:14:09,378 But Payton Myler's not backing down. 1919 01:14:09,478 --> 01:14:11,080 - Sam's taking the shortcut. 1920 01:14:11,180 --> 01:14:12,848 He's not holding back. 1921 01:14:12,948 --> 01:14:15,251 - No! - Oh! 1922 01:14:15,351 --> 01:14:17,553 And Sam Folsom is down. 1923 01:14:17,653 --> 01:14:19,388 - Oh, oh, oh, oh. 1924 01:14:19,488 --> 01:14:20,890 So Payton can get the win, 1925 01:14:20,990 --> 01:14:22,858 but still has to finish this obstacle. 1926 01:14:22,958 --> 01:14:23,993 - Get that W then. 1927 01:14:24,093 --> 01:14:26,295 - But she needs to make this dismount. 1928 01:14:26,395 --> 01:14:28,597 - Get that W, Payton. 1929 01:14:28,698 --> 01:14:31,033 Oh, she's going around in circles. 1930 01:14:31,133 --> 01:14:35,104 - And Payton Myler is 2 and 1. 1931 01:14:35,204 --> 01:14:37,306 Let's see what happened with Sam. 1932 01:14:37,406 --> 01:14:39,275 - Sam was trying to go for a fast time. 1933 01:14:39,375 --> 01:14:41,077 He took the risky route right there, 1934 01:14:41,177 --> 01:14:43,045 but as he went for that reverse hook, 1935 01:14:43,145 --> 01:14:45,147 he just missed. 1936 01:14:45,247 --> 01:14:49,118 - But now it becomes important to hit that buzzer. 1937 01:14:49,218 --> 01:14:50,753 We're going to have more than one ninja 1938 01:14:50,853 --> 01:14:52,254 in this group at 2 and 1. 1939 01:14:52,355 --> 01:14:54,623 So whoever goes the farthest the fastest 1940 01:14:54,724 --> 01:14:57,059 will be the tiebreaker. 1941 01:14:57,159 --> 01:14:58,861 Because Sam had the fastest time 1942 01:14:58,961 --> 01:15:01,030 in an earlier race, he's definitely moving on. 1943 01:15:01,130 --> 01:15:03,799 Battle for the other spot comes down now to Payton 1944 01:15:03,899 --> 01:15:06,268 and Ben Behrends, who races next. 1945 01:15:10,339 --> 01:15:12,641 She's also adding to the obstacle total, 1946 01:15:12,742 --> 01:15:14,143 which keeps her in contention 1947 01:15:14,243 --> 01:15:16,379 to be this year's Women's Champion. 1948 01:15:16,479 --> 01:15:18,214 - Matt, she's got six million subscribers 1949 01:15:18,314 --> 01:15:19,849 on her YouTube channel alone. 1950 01:15:19,949 --> 01:15:21,550 She's probably picking up a few more 1951 01:15:21,650 --> 01:15:23,419 with the season she's having. 1952 01:15:25,921 --> 01:15:27,456 - Watch the transition. 1953 01:15:27,556 --> 01:15:29,625 She got her first buzzer a few weeks ago 1954 01:15:29,725 --> 01:15:31,160 and made it to the National Finals 1955 01:15:31,260 --> 01:15:34,196 in her second year competing 1956 01:15:34,296 --> 01:15:36,766 and conquers Cane Lane once again. 1957 01:15:36,866 --> 01:15:37,933 - One more! 1958 01:15:38,034 --> 01:15:40,469 - Well, Payton Myler is so consistent. 1959 01:15:40,569 --> 01:15:44,407 Her third race, her third time making it to Hourglass Drop. 1960 01:15:44,507 --> 01:15:47,643 But can she get through? - You got it, Payton! 1961 01:15:47,743 --> 01:15:50,413 - It would greatly improve her chances of moving on 1962 01:15:50,513 --> 01:15:53,382 if she can conquer it and get a buzzer. 1963 01:15:53,482 --> 01:15:54,717 - Come on now. 1964 01:15:54,817 --> 01:15:57,119 All you gotta do is hit that red star in the middle. 1965 01:15:58,587 --> 01:16:00,723 Oh! 1966 01:16:00,823 --> 01:16:02,291 - Doesn't get a buzzer, 1967 01:16:02,391 --> 01:16:04,627 but Payton Myler does get a win. 1968 01:16:04,727 --> 01:16:06,395 Now she'll have to wait and see what happens 1969 01:16:06,495 --> 01:16:08,397 in the next race with this group. 1970 01:16:08,497 --> 01:16:10,466 - I don't really know what happened. 1971 01:16:10,566 --> 01:16:11,934 I think I won, though. 1972 01:16:12,034 --> 01:16:14,403 So that's pretty awesome. 1973 01:16:14,503 --> 01:16:15,805 - Well, Payton's going to be cheering 1974 01:16:15,905 --> 01:16:18,507 for Rai Flores in this one. 1975 01:16:18,607 --> 01:16:21,110 If he can beat Ben Behrends, then Payton will advance. 1976 01:16:21,210 --> 01:16:23,679 But if Ben wins, he and Payton would both 1977 01:16:23,779 --> 01:16:25,548 be 2 and 1, so it would come down to 1978 01:16:25,648 --> 01:16:27,783 who went the farthest the fastest. 1979 01:16:27,883 --> 01:16:29,552 - These are going to be some anxious moments 1980 01:16:29,652 --> 01:16:31,587 for Payton Myler. 1981 01:16:31,687 --> 01:16:34,790 King Rai is putting that hat on backwards once again. 1982 01:16:34,890 --> 01:16:36,492 Ooh, and it's spinning. 1983 01:16:36,592 --> 01:16:38,461 It's spinning, Matt. It's spinning. 1984 01:16:38,561 --> 01:16:40,963 [countdown clock beeping] 1985 01:16:41,063 --> 01:16:42,364 All right, your hat's spinning. 1986 01:16:42,465 --> 01:16:43,432 You gotta start spinning. 1987 01:16:43,532 --> 01:16:45,201 - Wow. Good start. 1988 01:16:45,301 --> 01:16:48,237 These two are going to push each other the whole way. 1989 01:16:48,337 --> 01:16:49,405 - See Rai getting out. 1990 01:16:49,505 --> 01:16:51,340 - And Rai, he's going for the shortcut. 1991 01:16:51,440 --> 01:16:53,843 - But then here comes the Hype Guy. 1992 01:16:53,943 --> 01:16:57,947 - And Rai, that shortcut move is taking extra swings. 1993 01:16:58,047 --> 01:16:59,248 - Oh, boy. 1994 01:16:59,348 --> 01:17:01,817 You got to get you out there in front by 2 seconds. 1995 01:17:01,917 --> 01:17:04,787 This time it put him behind a little bit. 1996 01:17:04,887 --> 01:17:05,921 - Well, you see that shortcut. 1997 01:17:06,021 --> 01:17:07,590 It's supposed to shave time off, 1998 01:17:07,690 --> 01:17:09,425 but it backfired on Rai Flores. 1999 01:17:09,525 --> 01:17:10,926 - Yeah, if you're efficient with it. 2000 01:17:11,026 --> 01:17:12,094 You got to be efficient with it. 2001 01:17:12,194 --> 01:17:13,229 - Uh-oh. 2002 01:17:13,329 --> 01:17:15,097 - He's a little crooked on Salmon Ladder. 2003 01:17:16,732 --> 01:17:18,501 And there goes the Hype Guy. 2004 01:17:18,601 --> 01:17:19,735 Hype me up. 2005 01:17:19,835 --> 01:17:21,604 - You got it, Ben. Let's go. Let's go. 2006 01:17:21,704 --> 01:17:25,007 - But Ben has failed on the Hourglass twice. 2007 01:17:25,107 --> 01:17:27,910 And Rai Flores is still alive. 2008 01:17:28,010 --> 01:17:30,579 Well, Ben's fate is in his own hands. 2009 01:17:30,679 --> 01:17:32,481 If he gets through the Hourglass Drop, 2010 01:17:32,581 --> 01:17:33,816 he moves on. 2011 01:17:33,916 --> 01:17:35,818 - I like the way that he kind of walked it through. 2012 01:17:35,918 --> 01:17:39,088 He took mental reps before he got on Hourglass Drop. 2013 01:17:39,188 --> 01:17:41,323 - You got it, Ben! 2014 01:17:41,423 --> 01:17:42,725 - Big-- - Got it! 2015 01:17:42,825 --> 01:17:45,160 - Whoa! - Launched out. 2016 01:17:45,261 --> 01:17:46,428 - Whoa, he had some distance on that one. 2017 01:17:46,529 --> 01:17:48,063 - Oh, that was close. 2018 01:17:48,164 --> 01:17:50,399 He's moving on. 2019 01:17:50,499 --> 01:17:52,701 Payton Myler's going home. 2020 01:17:54,370 --> 01:17:55,304 - Yay! 2021 01:17:55,404 --> 01:17:57,640 - Ben Behrends delivers. 2022 01:17:57,740 --> 01:18:00,242 - Let's go, Rai. 2023 01:18:00,342 --> 01:18:03,312 - Oh, not enough height off the trampoline. 2024 01:18:03,412 --> 01:18:05,981 - Nice try, buddy. - Way to go, Rai! 2025 01:18:06,081 --> 01:18:08,651 - Ben, your fate was in your hands, 2026 01:18:08,751 --> 01:18:10,853 third time on Hourglass Drop. 2027 01:18:10,953 --> 01:18:12,721 Take us through that grab, 2028 01:18:12,821 --> 01:18:14,323 'cause you got launched, brother. 2029 01:18:14,423 --> 01:18:15,791 - Oh, my gosh. 2030 01:18:15,891 --> 01:18:18,294 I mean, I had already lost it twice. 2031 01:18:18,394 --> 01:18:19,995 Oh, I took that time before. 2032 01:18:20,095 --> 01:18:21,463 - And we could see, you were taking 2033 01:18:21,564 --> 01:18:23,265 the mental reps before you got on. 2034 01:18:23,365 --> 01:18:25,401 - I had probably ten minutes of visualizing. 2035 01:18:25,501 --> 01:18:27,770 Chest up, chest up, please. 2036 01:18:27,870 --> 01:18:29,271 And I got it. 2037 01:18:29,371 --> 01:18:31,206 Oh, my gosh, I'm so thankful. 2038 01:18:31,307 --> 01:18:32,908 - Hype Guy, you delivered, brother. 2039 01:18:33,008 --> 01:18:34,243 Go celebrate, man. 2040 01:18:34,343 --> 01:18:35,244 - Let's go, baby. 2041 01:18:35,344 --> 01:18:36,612 - Well, for the Behrends, 2042 01:18:36,712 --> 01:18:39,248 a disappointing night for Jason, 2043 01:18:39,348 --> 01:18:41,383 but Ben salvages it. 2044 01:18:41,483 --> 01:18:44,587 He and Sam Folsom are the two moving on from this group. 2045 01:18:44,687 --> 01:18:46,422 We'll see them competing in the bracket, 2046 01:18:46,522 --> 01:18:48,924 which starts next week. 2047 01:18:49,024 --> 01:18:51,160 Coming up, it's a do-or-die race 2048 01:18:51,260 --> 01:18:53,662 for Hunter Ogden and Donovan Metoyer. 2049 01:18:53,762 --> 01:18:57,333 Whoever wins moves on. The loser goes home. 2050 01:18:57,433 --> 01:19:00,769 And it's next on "American Ninja Warrior." 2051 01:19:12,548 --> 01:19:14,116 - Welcome back to Las Vegas, where we're wrapping up 2052 01:19:14,216 --> 01:19:15,851 night two of our National Finals. 2053 01:19:15,951 --> 01:19:19,154 Minutes ago, it was the third and final races for group 12. 2054 01:19:19,254 --> 01:19:21,957 Up first was New Jersey's Josiah Pippel, 2055 01:19:22,057 --> 01:19:23,425 a top competitor, 2056 01:19:23,525 --> 01:19:25,494 facing Utah's Baylee Beckstrand, 2057 01:19:25,594 --> 01:19:28,097 looking for her first win. 2058 01:19:28,197 --> 01:19:30,699 Pippel had the fastest time of the night on this course, 2059 01:19:30,799 --> 01:19:32,334 and was guaranteed to move on, 2060 01:19:32,434 --> 01:19:33,769 so he could afford to go for broke 2061 01:19:33,869 --> 01:19:37,673 and try to improve his seed in the next round. 2062 01:19:37,773 --> 01:19:40,209 - No! 2063 01:19:40,309 --> 01:19:42,177 - He went for the shortcut on Skyhooks, 2064 01:19:42,278 --> 01:19:44,413 and his hands peeled right off the ring. 2065 01:19:44,513 --> 01:19:46,982 So Baylee just had to finish the obstacle 2066 01:19:47,082 --> 01:19:48,651 to secure the victory. 2067 01:19:48,751 --> 01:19:51,286 - She gets the W. That's a Beckstrand for you. 2068 01:19:51,387 --> 01:19:53,789 - Because she lost her two previous races, 2069 01:19:53,889 --> 01:19:55,891 she had no chance to move on to the next round, 2070 01:19:55,991 --> 01:19:57,993 but she did want to finish strong. 2071 01:19:58,093 --> 01:19:59,695 [audience chanting] Baylee! Baylee! 2072 01:19:59,795 --> 01:20:01,030 - She battled through the course 2073 01:20:01,130 --> 01:20:03,499 to the final obstacle, Hourglass Drop. 2074 01:20:03,599 --> 01:20:05,300 It knocked her out in her last race... 2075 01:20:05,401 --> 01:20:06,302 - Yes. 2076 01:20:06,402 --> 01:20:07,736 - But not this time. 2077 01:20:07,836 --> 01:20:10,739 She ended her season on a high note. 2078 01:20:10,839 --> 01:20:12,107 - And look at that. 2079 01:20:12,207 --> 01:20:13,575 Her family, they're rushing the stage. 2080 01:20:13,676 --> 01:20:14,576 They're rushing it. 2081 01:20:14,677 --> 01:20:17,179 This is a big moment. 2082 01:20:17,279 --> 01:20:19,248 - Even with the buzzer, Baylee couldn't break 2083 01:20:19,348 --> 01:20:22,051 into the top four in the women's obstacle tally. 2084 01:20:22,151 --> 01:20:24,453 She's tied for fifth with 29. 2085 01:20:24,553 --> 01:20:25,988 But both Addy Herman 2086 01:20:26,088 --> 01:20:27,823 and Jaleesa Himka are moving on. 2087 01:20:27,923 --> 01:20:31,727 So they'll have more races to add to their total. 2088 01:20:31,827 --> 01:20:34,963 - And, guys, we've got one final race tonight. 2089 01:20:35,064 --> 01:20:37,900 The stakes are clear in this match-up between 2090 01:20:38,000 --> 01:20:40,135 Donovan Metoyer and Hunter Ogden. 2091 01:20:40,235 --> 01:20:41,804 Whoever wins will move on. 2092 01:20:41,904 --> 01:20:43,772 Whoever loses is going home. 2093 01:20:43,872 --> 01:20:45,374 They're both 1 and 1, 2094 01:20:45,474 --> 01:20:48,444 so this battle is for the second spot from this group. 2095 01:20:48,544 --> 01:20:49,745 - Well, it's simple. 2096 01:20:49,845 --> 01:20:51,580 It ain't about a buzzer or time. 2097 01:20:51,680 --> 01:20:53,749 Just beat the other guy on the course. 2098 01:20:53,849 --> 01:20:55,951 Who will be joining Josiah Pippel 2099 01:20:56,051 --> 01:20:56,952 in the bracket? 2100 01:20:57,052 --> 01:21:00,322 [countdown clock beeping] 2101 01:21:00,422 --> 01:21:02,691 - Donovan Metoyer is an 11-time "Ninja" veteran. 2102 01:21:02,791 --> 01:21:04,126 He can handle the pressure. 2103 01:21:04,226 --> 01:21:05,427 - Quick start for Donovan. 2104 01:21:05,527 --> 01:21:06,995 Hunter matching him, though. 2105 01:21:07,096 --> 01:21:09,264 Will either take the risky outside move? 2106 01:21:09,364 --> 01:21:10,666 No, both going inside. 2107 01:21:10,766 --> 01:21:11,900 - Yeah, the name of the game here 2108 01:21:12,000 --> 01:21:13,302 is to try to make sure you do everything 2109 01:21:13,402 --> 01:21:14,837 you can to get to that buzzer. 2110 01:21:14,937 --> 01:21:16,705 - Metoyer linked that dismount. 2111 01:21:16,805 --> 01:21:17,873 I'm not sure how. 2112 01:21:17,973 --> 01:21:19,408 - But Hunter's pushing it. 2113 01:21:19,508 --> 01:21:21,577 - Hunter keeping it close. 2114 01:21:23,278 --> 01:21:25,481 And he links it on the dismount as well. 2115 01:21:25,581 --> 01:21:26,982 He's going for it. 2116 01:21:27,082 --> 01:21:29,218 Well, the Classy Ninja always looks good, 2117 01:21:29,318 --> 01:21:31,286 but he's really looking smooth. 2118 01:21:31,386 --> 01:21:33,555 But Hunter Ogden keeping pace. 2119 01:21:33,655 --> 01:21:35,591 - Yeah, they're right neck and neck right now. 2120 01:21:35,691 --> 01:21:37,493 - Get it! Get it! 2121 01:21:37,593 --> 01:21:39,595 Let's go. Go, go, go, go. 2122 01:21:39,695 --> 01:21:41,663 - Well, Hunter Ogden 20 years younger, 2123 01:21:41,764 --> 01:21:45,467 and he's down! And Metoyer has the win. 2124 01:21:45,567 --> 01:21:47,336 He was there first. 2125 01:21:47,436 --> 01:21:49,037 - Finish it. - Nice. 2126 01:21:49,138 --> 01:21:51,206 - Donovan delivers. 2127 01:21:51,306 --> 01:21:52,908 - Sometimes you just gotta to dress 2128 01:21:53,008 --> 01:21:55,944 for success on "Ninja Warrior." 2129 01:21:56,044 --> 01:21:58,046 - The 11-time "Ninja" veteran will be 2130 01:21:58,147 --> 01:22:00,716 one of the most experienced athletes in the bracket. 2131 01:22:00,816 --> 01:22:04,019 And at 38, he's currently the oldest to move on. 2132 01:22:04,119 --> 01:22:05,254 - He did this once. 2133 01:22:05,354 --> 01:22:08,190 Let's see if he can do it again. 2134 01:22:08,290 --> 01:22:09,758 - Makes the grab. 2135 01:22:09,858 --> 01:22:12,261 - Ooh, nice explosive jump. 2136 01:22:12,361 --> 01:22:14,329 - Just needs the dismount. 2137 01:22:14,430 --> 01:22:16,832 Oh, and Donovan does it. 2138 01:22:16,932 --> 01:22:19,301 So the Classy Ninja looking good 2139 01:22:19,401 --> 01:22:22,538 as he moves on to the bracket. 2140 01:22:22,638 --> 01:22:25,574 - This was anyone's race midway through Cane Lane. 2141 01:22:25,674 --> 01:22:28,410 Hunter tried to make a big move down the track, 2142 01:22:28,510 --> 01:22:30,746 but didn't throw the cane far enough, 2143 01:22:30,846 --> 01:22:33,749 giving the win to the Classy Ninja. 2144 01:22:33,849 --> 01:22:35,884 - And that fall means Hunter doesn't have 2145 01:22:35,984 --> 01:22:37,452 a shot at our wild card. 2146 01:22:37,553 --> 01:22:40,088 His fastest finish is behind Max Feinberg, 2147 01:22:40,189 --> 01:22:42,991 who still holds the top time on course two 2148 01:22:43,091 --> 01:22:45,394 with three more groups to run next week. 2149 01:22:45,494 --> 01:22:48,163 That's when we kick the competition up a notch. 2150 01:22:48,263 --> 01:22:50,632 - Oh, boy. Oh! 2151 01:22:50,732 --> 01:22:52,601 - Our final 32 will be seeded 2152 01:22:52,701 --> 01:22:54,236 and placed into the bracket, 2153 01:22:54,336 --> 01:22:57,039 and we start nail-biting, sudden death races 2154 01:22:57,139 --> 01:22:59,274 until we crown a champion. 2155 01:22:59,374 --> 01:23:00,676 No! - Oh! 2156 01:23:00,776 --> 01:23:02,744 Next week, it's going down. 2157 01:23:02,845 --> 01:23:05,581 - That wraps up another night at the National Finals. 2158 01:23:05,681 --> 01:23:07,416 For Akbar Gbajabiamila and Zuri Hall, 2159 01:23:07,516 --> 01:23:08,750 I'm Matt Iseman. 2160 01:23:08,851 --> 01:23:13,155 We'll see you next time on "American Ninja Warrior."