1 00:00:03,270 --> 00:00:04,930 [robotic voice] Robots activate. 2 00:00:19,930 --> 00:00:22,080 Welcome to BattleBots, I am Chris Rose 3 00:00:22,280 --> 00:00:27,030 and I'm joined by the man, the myth, the beard, Kenny Florian. 4 00:00:30,890 --> 00:00:33,360 Man, Chris, we've had some incredible crowds this year, 5 00:00:33,560 --> 00:00:36,190 but this one might be the loudest yet. 6 00:00:36,390 --> 00:00:38,670 And they have a lot to cheer for tonight. 7 00:00:38,870 --> 00:00:41,950 Something tells me there'll be a lot of fans losing their voices. 8 00:00:42,150 --> 00:00:45,840 And a lot of bots losing ground in their race to join the field of 32. 9 00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:46,980 [Kenny] That's right, Chris. 10 00:00:47,180 --> 00:00:48,600 Tonight's lineup features teams 11 00:00:48,800 --> 00:00:50,570 entering their fourth and final fights 12 00:00:50,770 --> 00:00:52,260 of the qualifying rounds. 13 00:00:52,460 --> 00:00:53,740 This is it. 14 00:00:53,940 --> 00:00:56,640 Their last chance to show the world what their robots can do 15 00:00:56,840 --> 00:00:59,120 and prove they belong in the postseason. 16 00:00:59,320 --> 00:01:00,710 And check out these matchups. 17 00:01:00,910 --> 00:01:03,600 We've got the former world champs, End Game 18 00:01:03,800 --> 00:01:06,220 taking on the heavy hitter, Gigabyte. 19 00:01:06,420 --> 00:01:09,360 Rotator and Fusion, Skorpios and Ribbot, 20 00:01:09,560 --> 00:01:10,880 these are teams that are fighting 21 00:01:11,080 --> 00:01:12,600 for their tournament lives tonight. 22 00:01:12,800 --> 00:01:14,220 Things are gonna get tense. 23 00:01:14,420 --> 00:01:17,640 [Chris] And our main event is a real sloberknocker. 24 00:01:17,840 --> 00:01:20,330 Copperhead, a perennial contender. 25 00:01:20,530 --> 00:01:24,220 Perhaps once limited by a revolving door of captains, 26 00:01:24,420 --> 00:01:27,840 is now thriving under the leadership of Luke Quintal. 27 00:01:28,040 --> 00:01:30,330 He's got the team sitting at 3-0 28 00:01:30,530 --> 00:01:34,240 and has us wondering if this is finally the year of the snake. 29 00:01:35,440 --> 00:01:37,770 But blocking the path to perfection 30 00:01:37,970 --> 00:01:41,170 is one of the most talked about rookies inBattleBots history. 31 00:01:41,750 --> 00:01:44,260 Rising star, RIPperoni 32 00:01:44,460 --> 00:01:47,980 has the world whispering that the giant killer pizza 33 00:01:48,180 --> 00:01:52,290 might have what it takes to grab the Giant Nut in year number one. 34 00:01:52,490 --> 00:01:56,570 Captain Anna Zolnikov can put the finishing touches on her rookie champaign 35 00:01:56,770 --> 00:01:59,880 in spectacular fashion with a win tonight. 36 00:02:00,080 --> 00:02:04,460 But up first, it's the king's men, James and Grant Cooper 37 00:02:04,660 --> 00:02:06,740 and the British bot Quantum. 38 00:02:06,940 --> 00:02:10,810 They're looking to finish their qualifiers with a perfect 4-0 record. 39 00:02:11,010 --> 00:02:13,670 But a dangerous rookie has other plans. 40 00:02:13,870 --> 00:02:18,750 Emulsifier wants to slay the unbeaten beast and land a spot in the tournament. 41 00:02:19,170 --> 00:02:21,620 Faruq, let's go! 42 00:02:25,410 --> 00:02:28,790 Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready? 43 00:02:31,060 --> 00:02:34,820 - It's robot fighting time. - [audience cheering] 44 00:02:45,620 --> 00:02:49,330 In the red square, from Columbus, Ohio, 45 00:02:49,530 --> 00:02:51,120 trained at the Cordon Bleu, 46 00:02:51,320 --> 00:02:57,820 and here to julienne the vegetables and you, it's Emulsifier. 47 00:03:00,510 --> 00:03:04,360 [Chris] Emulsifier, one half of the Bots FC organization. 48 00:03:04,560 --> 00:03:08,120 Captain Matt Bores has Adam Wrigley wheeling out the bot. 49 00:03:08,320 --> 00:03:11,330 Loses to Fusion and Malice this season. 50 00:03:11,530 --> 00:03:14,400 Big-time opportunity for the rookie here Kenny. 51 00:03:14,590 --> 00:03:16,530 [Kenny] Yeah, has a real chance at an upset as well. 52 00:03:16,730 --> 00:03:20,290 Quantum's been incredible, but it isn't designed to take massive shots 53 00:03:20,490 --> 00:03:22,430 from the weapon, like Emulsifier's. 54 00:03:22,630 --> 00:03:26,330 They've also added those vertical hard steel plates on both sides, 55 00:03:26,530 --> 00:03:28,440 that's to protect against Quantum's bite. 56 00:03:33,960 --> 00:03:37,500 In the blue square, Birmingham, United Kingdom, 57 00:03:37,700 --> 00:03:41,290 serving blowfish and chips, it's Quantum. 58 00:03:41,490 --> 00:03:42,340 [audience cheering] 59 00:03:48,650 --> 00:03:50,120 [Chris] James and Grant Cooper, 60 00:03:50,320 --> 00:03:53,640 what a return toBattleBots it's been for team Quantum. 61 00:03:53,840 --> 00:03:57,150 Remember, they got that first win they said, "Hey, we can go home now"? 62 00:03:57,350 --> 00:03:59,640 And we said, "Ha-ha, no, you don't." 63 00:03:59,840 --> 00:04:02,600 This bot can do a lot of damage in the postseason Kenny. 64 00:04:02,800 --> 00:04:03,910 [Kenny] Yeah, there's not a single team 65 00:04:04,110 --> 00:04:07,260 here that wants to face Quantum in an elimination fight, 66 00:04:07,460 --> 00:04:10,640 the jaw is just too powerful, the teeth are crippling. 67 00:04:10,840 --> 00:04:13,950 If they can take out a big vertical spinner like Emulsifier 68 00:04:14,150 --> 00:04:18,650 that'll be the cherry on top of a masterful run in the qualifiers. 69 00:04:25,340 --> 00:04:28,400 Quantum is a terrifying hydraulic crusher. 70 00:04:28,590 --> 00:04:31,530 They're, honestly, one of the robots I did not want to fight going into this. 71 00:04:31,730 --> 00:04:32,950 Wherever they sink that tooth, 72 00:04:33,150 --> 00:04:34,740 it's gonna hit something important. 73 00:04:34,940 --> 00:04:39,150 Really, I think we only need one clean shot on his arm to disable him, 74 00:04:39,350 --> 00:04:42,290 so we're gonna try to keep the front facing him and hope, 75 00:04:42,490 --> 00:04:45,020 in case that fails, our thick top armor plate 76 00:04:45,220 --> 00:04:46,620 keeps him out of our electronics. 77 00:04:47,170 --> 00:04:48,500 This match is huge. 78 00:04:48,700 --> 00:04:49,840 You know, as a rookie, 79 00:04:50,040 --> 00:04:52,880 I wanna make it in to the top 32 and make a statement, 80 00:04:53,080 --> 00:04:55,220 and we have to win this match to do that. 81 00:04:55,420 --> 00:04:59,290 See, in the back of our mind, it's always how far can we go? Can we get that Giant Nut? 82 00:04:59,490 --> 00:05:01,330 we are on the back foot being a first year, 83 00:05:01,530 --> 00:05:04,220 but the opportunity's there and we're going to take it. 84 00:05:04,420 --> 00:05:06,640 This next fight is critical for us really, 85 00:05:06,840 --> 00:05:08,600 to make sure we come out of it in one piece, 86 00:05:08,800 --> 00:05:11,460 Emulsifier's weapon is really savage. 87 00:05:11,660 --> 00:05:13,120 The key for us is just to get ahold of it, 88 00:05:13,320 --> 00:05:15,430 and once we can get ahold of it we can relax for a few seconds 89 00:05:15,630 --> 00:05:17,080 and think about what we do then. 90 00:05:17,280 --> 00:05:21,120 There's something quite, um, grotesque about the brute force nature 91 00:05:21,320 --> 00:05:23,050 of sinking your teeth into another robot. 92 00:05:23,250 --> 00:05:24,460 But, you know what? 93 00:05:24,660 --> 00:05:27,270 Those spinners dish out a enough damage it's time for a crusher to. 94 00:05:28,860 --> 00:05:29,820 [audience cheering] 95 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,440 [robotic voice] Robots activate. 96 00:05:34,890 --> 00:05:37,190 [Chris] Kenny, if Quantum does end up perfect, 97 00:05:37,390 --> 00:05:41,640 are they a contender for the number one overall seed in your opinion? 98 00:05:41,840 --> 00:05:46,150 [Kenny] I don't think their easier schedule is gonna give them that opportunity. 99 00:05:46,350 --> 00:05:47,670 They also don't have the pedigree 100 00:05:47,870 --> 00:05:50,080 of bots like Minotaur, Witch Doctor, 101 00:05:50,280 --> 00:05:52,500 who have shown they're consistent winners. 102 00:05:52,700 --> 00:05:55,740 But if Quantum can pull off another one of these dominate wins, 103 00:05:55,940 --> 00:06:00,650 they have at least got a shot a controlling a tournament quadrant with a top four seed. 104 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:08,680 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 105 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:17,020 [Chris] Quantum trying to put the finishing touches on a perfect season. 106 00:06:17,220 --> 00:06:23,170 Emulsifier gunning for a major upset and a chance to crack the round of 32. 107 00:06:27,000 --> 00:06:28,810 Let the BotBattle begin! 108 00:06:29,010 --> 00:06:31,260 And here comes Quantum straight at the weapon 109 00:06:31,460 --> 00:06:34,570 and loses a tooth in the process, wow. 110 00:06:34,770 --> 00:06:38,290 But manages to sink the other one straight into the treads of Emulsifier. 111 00:06:38,490 --> 00:06:39,950 What a start! 112 00:06:40,150 --> 00:06:41,810 [Kenny] Yeah, big shot right outta the gate. 113 00:06:42,010 --> 00:06:46,570 A lot of people wanted to see what would happen if Quantum took on a powerful weapon, 114 00:06:46,770 --> 00:06:48,330 like a vertical spinner. 115 00:06:48,530 --> 00:06:50,290 Clearly, their strategy is the same, 116 00:06:50,490 --> 00:06:52,740 they are being aggressive looking for a bite. 117 00:06:52,940 --> 00:06:54,290 Up, up, up, up, up! 118 00:06:54,490 --> 00:06:55,950 [Chris] Well, we'll see how effective Quantum is moving forward 119 00:06:56,150 --> 00:06:58,150 after sheading one of those K9s. 120 00:06:58,350 --> 00:07:02,020 Emulsifier looking for space to spin that disk back up. 121 00:07:02,220 --> 00:07:04,710 Quantum all over him though. 122 00:07:04,910 --> 00:07:07,190 [Kenny] Oh, and there goes the other tooth, Chris. 123 00:07:07,390 --> 00:07:10,740 [Chris] Man, oh, man. I have a reoccurring dream that's just like this. 124 00:07:10,940 --> 00:07:12,640 It's more of a nightmare. 125 00:07:12,840 --> 00:07:14,740 [Kenny] Quantum getting in close like a grappler, 126 00:07:14,940 --> 00:07:17,330 trying to stop that weapon on Emulsifier. 127 00:07:17,530 --> 00:07:18,980 Took off one of those armor bars 128 00:07:19,180 --> 00:07:20,770 and it looks like they have a bite. 129 00:07:20,970 --> 00:07:24,020 [Chris] Yeah, they are locked on. Like, who needs teeth? 130 00:07:24,220 --> 00:07:26,980 Bottom's gonna try and gum Emulsifier to death. 131 00:07:27,180 --> 00:07:31,290 Absolutely incredible what this robot can do in the box, Kenny. 132 00:07:31,490 --> 00:07:34,050 - [Kenny] It is so impressive... - [Chris] Ahh. 133 00:07:34,250 --> 00:07:35,910 ...what they can do out there. 134 00:07:36,110 --> 00:07:37,910 You see him grab ahold of Emulsifier, 135 00:07:38,110 --> 00:07:42,500 drag him around the BattleBox showing control, showing aggression. 136 00:07:42,700 --> 00:07:45,810 I mean, look how close they are to that weapon on Emulsifier. 137 00:07:46,010 --> 00:07:47,460 Yeah, they've lost those teeth, 138 00:07:47,660 --> 00:07:51,290 but they're still willing to get in there and bite down with precision, 139 00:07:51,490 --> 00:07:54,810 avoid taking more damage, and just exert their will. 140 00:07:55,010 --> 00:07:56,290 Quantum is no joke. 141 00:07:56,490 --> 00:07:58,710 [Chris] We are 90 seconds into tonight's opener 142 00:07:58,910 --> 00:08:01,840 and Quantum's squarely dictating the pace of this match. 143 00:08:02,040 --> 00:08:07,190 Took that huge shot early on, but has dominated ever since that. 144 00:08:07,390 --> 00:08:12,400 And now Emulsifier's weapon trying to do a little, uh, cosmetic surgery on Quantum. 145 00:08:12,590 --> 00:08:13,770 Feather it. 146 00:08:13,970 --> 00:08:15,880 [Kenny] Quantum has another nice clamp here. 147 00:08:16,080 --> 00:08:17,740 Little smoke outta those tires. 148 00:08:17,940 --> 00:08:19,570 Pushing Emulsifier around. 149 00:08:19,770 --> 00:08:21,980 - Right, leave him there. Leave him there. - [man] Yeah! 150 00:08:22,180 --> 00:08:25,120 - [Chris] Emulsifier not moving right now, Kenny. - Uh-oh. 151 00:08:25,320 --> 00:08:27,810 [Kenny] Quantum may have gotten himself a knockout. 152 00:08:28,010 --> 00:08:31,360 [Chris] You can see Matt Bores running around to the side of the box. 153 00:08:31,560 --> 00:08:34,150 [Kenny] Yeah, he's looking for a better radio signal. 154 00:08:34,350 --> 00:08:35,770 [Chris] Emulsifier being warned, 155 00:08:35,970 --> 00:08:39,570 they have to show us some sort of movement or the countdown's coming. 156 00:08:39,770 --> 00:08:42,640 They are on their way to being counted out. 157 00:08:42,840 --> 00:08:48,290 Quantum now just seconds away from improving to 4-0 this season. 158 00:08:48,490 --> 00:08:51,710 Matt Bores desperate to get his bot to go. And he does! 159 00:08:51,910 --> 00:08:53,840 Emulsifier is back, Kenny! 160 00:08:54,040 --> 00:08:54,670 [man] Heck yeah, baby! 161 00:08:54,870 --> 00:08:56,190 [Kenny] He sure is. 162 00:08:56,390 --> 00:08:59,430 Right back in, it's got that primary weapon working as well. 163 00:08:59,630 --> 00:09:01,880 Quantum staying on Emulsifier though. 164 00:09:02,080 --> 00:09:04,150 [Chris] The ol' okie doke by Matt Bores. 165 00:09:04,350 --> 00:09:08,020 But, oh, no! Emulsifier looks to be hung up on the floor now. 166 00:09:08,220 --> 00:09:11,710 The treads are spinning but the bot cannot move. 167 00:09:11,910 --> 00:09:13,290 [Kenny] Trying to come back to life again, 168 00:09:13,490 --> 00:09:15,330 I don't think he's gonna be able to pull it off here. 169 00:09:15,530 --> 00:09:17,220 Matt Bores refusing to give up, 170 00:09:17,420 --> 00:09:19,430 running back to the Driver's Deck 171 00:09:19,630 --> 00:09:21,670 to see if he can get his robot to respond. 172 00:09:21,870 --> 00:09:24,840 [Chris] Well, Emulsifier's gonna make it the full three minutes here, 173 00:09:25,040 --> 00:09:26,740 that is simply remarkable. 174 00:09:26,940 --> 00:09:28,710 - [referee] ...two, one! - [audience cheering] 175 00:09:28,910 --> 00:09:33,440 [Chris] You have to imagine that Quantum will remain unbeaten. 176 00:09:35,650 --> 00:09:39,840 Still, nothing is of course official until our panel of judges weighs in. 177 00:09:40,040 --> 00:09:45,410 They'll be scoring this match in the categories of damage, aggression, and control. 178 00:09:46,100 --> 00:09:47,130 What a fight. 179 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,330 [Chris] Well, Kenny, 180 00:09:51,530 --> 00:09:54,360 Quantum with another excellent display of control in this match. 181 00:09:54,560 --> 00:09:56,840 Especially because Emulsifier's weapon looked like 182 00:09:57,040 --> 00:10:00,290 it could end this fight at any moment. 183 00:10:00,490 --> 00:10:02,530 [Kenny] Yeah, nice work early on by Quantum, 184 00:10:02,730 --> 00:10:05,570 avoiding the disk and going after the treads. 185 00:10:05,770 --> 00:10:09,220 Ended up losing both teeth, but completely smothered the rookie. 186 00:10:09,420 --> 00:10:12,810 [Chris] Hey, credit to Emulsifier for achievements in dentistry. 187 00:10:13,010 --> 00:10:15,430 Made this a much tougher fight on Quantum. 188 00:10:15,630 --> 00:10:18,640 That giant disk was active all fight long. 189 00:10:18,840 --> 00:10:21,880 Later on, played a little possum and landed a niffy shot. 190 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:24,150 [Kenny] Matt Bores definitely got his steps in, 191 00:10:24,350 --> 00:10:27,260 going anywhere he could for a signal to his robot. 192 00:10:27,460 --> 00:10:30,220 Emulsifier is gonna earn some damage points, 193 00:10:30,420 --> 00:10:32,360 but I gotta think this is Quantum's fight. 194 00:10:32,560 --> 00:10:36,530 [Chris] One more look at Matt Bores, never say die. 195 00:10:36,730 --> 00:10:38,550 Here's Faruq with the decision. 196 00:10:41,650 --> 00:10:43,810 The results from the judges are in. 197 00:10:44,010 --> 00:10:44,930 [audience cheering] 198 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:50,310 The winner, by unanimous decision is... 199 00:10:54,620 --> 00:10:57,200 - Quantum! - [audience cheering] 200 00:11:07,790 --> 00:11:11,710 [Chris] The brothers Cooper, congratulations, 4-0. 201 00:11:11,910 --> 00:11:13,330 Thank you, thank you. 202 00:11:13,530 --> 00:11:16,500 It's, uh, a fight we really didn't want to go in on that one. 203 00:11:16,700 --> 00:11:18,880 We knew we performed well up until this point 204 00:11:19,080 --> 00:11:21,220 and we wanted our machine ready, 205 00:11:21,420 --> 00:11:23,570 in its A-game, for the round of 32. 206 00:11:23,770 --> 00:11:27,080 And, yeah, this was a machine we really didn't want to see in the arena. 207 00:11:27,280 --> 00:11:30,530 And, yeah, we're just thankful it's come out in one piece. 208 00:11:30,730 --> 00:11:33,000 Do us a favor and talk us through the fight. 209 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:35,950 Well, it started off quite quickly. 210 00:11:36,150 --> 00:11:37,880 They, uh, didn't have any forks on, 211 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:40,400 so we went with our horizontal spinner setup which... 212 00:11:40,590 --> 00:11:42,980 So we can both drive around, exactly how we want to, 213 00:11:43,180 --> 00:11:44,430 instead of worrying about the floor. 214 00:11:44,630 --> 00:11:48,260 So it was really nip and tuck, they put some really big impacts into us. 215 00:11:48,460 --> 00:11:50,770 But you get to the point with Quantum where you're just like, 216 00:11:50,970 --> 00:11:52,190 "Just shove the head into the disk." 217 00:11:52,390 --> 00:11:55,820 [chuckles] Just, whatever it takes, just stop that disk. 218 00:11:56,790 --> 00:11:58,120 But, uh, it's a relief. 219 00:11:58,320 --> 00:11:59,530 Um, I'm glad we've, uh, 220 00:11:59,730 --> 00:12:02,500 we've still got a machine to carry on in the competition. 221 00:12:02,700 --> 00:12:05,570 [Chris] 4-0, a magical season for Quantum. 222 00:12:05,770 --> 00:12:06,890 We'll see you in the tournament, guys. 223 00:12:08,270 --> 00:12:09,340 Thank you very much. 224 00:12:15,340 --> 00:12:16,400 - [Matt] Well done. - [Grant] Thank you. 225 00:12:16,590 --> 00:12:18,220 [Matt] You guys deserve it, that was awesome. 226 00:12:18,420 --> 00:12:21,020 All right, so Quantum's certainly good enough here. 227 00:12:21,220 --> 00:12:23,910 And this is really a remarkable moment, Kenny. 228 00:12:24,110 --> 00:12:28,430 A crusher bot just finished the qualifiers with a perfect record. 229 00:12:28,630 --> 00:12:31,080 Absolutely nobody saw this one coming. 230 00:12:31,280 --> 00:12:34,640 [Kenny] Yeah, teeth or no teeth, Quantum is the real deal. 231 00:12:34,840 --> 00:12:38,500 And, listen, Emulsifier did a great job in this one, hanging around. 232 00:12:38,700 --> 00:12:40,910 Didn't get the W of course, but I think it's a win in that, 233 00:12:41,110 --> 00:12:44,360 they went three minutes against one of the best crushing bots in the world. 234 00:12:44,560 --> 00:12:46,950 [Chris] Yeah, they end up in 1-3 in the regular season. 235 00:12:47,150 --> 00:12:48,880 Won't be the only team in that position, 236 00:12:49,080 --> 00:12:52,290 praying for one of the last spots in the tournament. 237 00:12:52,490 --> 00:12:54,290 And so, obviously, the Selection Committee 238 00:12:54,490 --> 00:12:55,840 is gonna have a lot of work to do. 239 00:12:56,040 --> 00:13:01,400 But we know Quantum's gonna be in the field of 32 'cause they went 4-0. 240 00:13:01,590 --> 00:13:04,430 All right, coming up, End Game ain't happy. 241 00:13:04,630 --> 00:13:06,640 They're saying, "Hey, you're putting the rookie 242 00:13:06,840 --> 00:13:08,360 that beat us in the main event? 243 00:13:08,560 --> 00:13:09,670 Well, what gives?" 244 00:13:09,870 --> 00:13:11,360 Well, they can address their grievances 245 00:13:11,560 --> 00:13:15,080 to the nasty, full-body spinner standing in their path. 246 00:13:15,280 --> 00:13:20,060 It is Gigabyte versus End Game coming your way next onBattleBots. 247 00:13:28,410 --> 00:13:29,840 [Chris] Welcome back toBattleBots, 248 00:13:30,040 --> 00:13:33,770 and I certainly hope you're ready for more top-shelf robot carnage. 249 00:13:33,970 --> 00:13:36,880 Because up next we've got the former Giant Nut winner 250 00:13:37,080 --> 00:13:39,840 and reigning Golden Bolt champion, End Game 251 00:13:40,040 --> 00:13:43,710 looking to tame the chaotic full-body spinner, Gigabyte. 252 00:13:43,910 --> 00:13:46,810 Bots are ready to make their way into the arena. 253 00:13:47,010 --> 00:13:48,600 - You ready to check it out? - Let's do it. 254 00:13:48,800 --> 00:13:50,370 Faruq, do your thing. 255 00:13:56,820 --> 00:13:58,710 [Faruq] In the red square. 256 00:13:58,910 --> 00:14:02,740 I don't know much about wine but I am a bot sommelier. 257 00:14:02,940 --> 00:14:06,120 Might I recommend a rich, full-body spinner today. 258 00:14:06,320 --> 00:14:10,430 There's a robust flavor of doom with hints of[sniffs] broken bones. 259 00:14:10,630 --> 00:14:14,400 And when he leaves you in the dirt you'll get those earthy undertones. 260 00:14:14,590 --> 00:14:17,770 Pairs well with fish, pasta, or a trip to the emergency room. 261 00:14:17,970 --> 00:14:21,370 Raise your glasses for Gigabyte. 262 00:14:25,890 --> 00:14:27,710 [Chris] Gigabyte broke into the win column 263 00:14:27,910 --> 00:14:30,260 in its last outing against Starchild. 264 00:14:30,460 --> 00:14:33,330 Rookie captains Camden Wallraff and Derek Tran 265 00:14:33,530 --> 00:14:36,950 finally looked comfortable and reined the full-body spinner in. 266 00:14:37,150 --> 00:14:40,360 Now they have a chance to launch themselves into the postseason. 267 00:14:40,560 --> 00:14:42,400 [Kenny] That's right, you gotta think beating End Game 268 00:14:42,590 --> 00:14:44,500 is like a fast past to the tournament, 269 00:14:44,700 --> 00:14:49,400 but realistically this fight is more about Gigabyte looking competitive 270 00:14:49,590 --> 00:14:52,860 and proving it can hang in there with one of the best in the sport. 271 00:14:58,510 --> 00:15:00,430 In the blue square. 272 00:15:00,630 --> 00:15:02,220 Put the controller down, son. 273 00:15:02,420 --> 00:15:06,080 This game's too violent for beginners, it's rated M for murderous. 274 00:15:06,280 --> 00:15:08,360 These winners eat noobs for dinner. 275 00:15:08,560 --> 00:15:11,500 A perfect tool of modern warfare with sonic speed, 276 00:15:11,700 --> 00:15:13,020 that's the scenario. 277 00:15:13,220 --> 00:15:16,950 It's game over when he pops you like, "Its-a me, a Mario." 278 00:15:17,150 --> 00:15:21,890 Here to put you in a pine Xbox, it's End Game. 279 00:15:27,200 --> 00:15:29,980 [Chris] They got a Giant Nut, they got a Golden Bolt, 280 00:15:30,180 --> 00:15:33,400 they are Jack Barker and Nick Mabey, of team End Game. 281 00:15:33,590 --> 00:15:39,220 Kenny, ever since that loss to RIPperoni the Kiwis have been out for blood. 282 00:15:39,420 --> 00:15:40,810 [Kenny] Yeah, you can see it on their faces, 283 00:15:41,010 --> 00:15:44,050 they wanna close out their qualifiers with another KO 284 00:15:44,250 --> 00:15:46,950 and start prepping for a deep tournament run. 285 00:15:47,150 --> 00:15:48,910 Can't overlook Gigabyte though, 286 00:15:49,110 --> 00:15:51,130 when it spins up anything can happen. 287 00:16:01,930 --> 00:16:06,330 We are twice as fast as we were last year, so we have a lot more control 288 00:16:06,530 --> 00:16:11,150 as to dodging, and getting around and positioning ourselves 289 00:16:11,350 --> 00:16:12,460 around our opponents. 290 00:16:12,660 --> 00:16:15,740 I am not worried about not doing damage to them, 291 00:16:15,940 --> 00:16:17,530 so long as we can get up to speed. 292 00:16:17,730 --> 00:16:19,260 End Game is going to box rush us. 293 00:16:19,460 --> 00:16:22,400 They are going to push us into the wall as often as possible. 294 00:16:22,590 --> 00:16:26,120 And our goal will be to avoid that, stay in the middle, 295 00:16:26,320 --> 00:16:30,020 get up to speed, and hit them really hard so that they break. 296 00:16:30,220 --> 00:16:31,570 Gigabyte can take a while to spin up. 297 00:16:31,770 --> 00:16:34,020 But once they are up to speed it's a big amount of weapon 298 00:16:34,220 --> 00:16:34,980 that can come around and hit us. 299 00:16:35,180 --> 00:16:36,530 So we wanna take control early 300 00:16:36,730 --> 00:16:39,330 and make sure that we're just battering them the whole fight. 301 00:16:39,530 --> 00:16:42,710 Yeah, if we can stop Gigabyte getting up to full speed they won't be able to hurt us. 302 00:16:42,910 --> 00:16:45,260 And then we'll just be able to bully them around the BattleBox. 303 00:16:45,460 --> 00:16:46,820 I don't think this fight is going to the judges. 304 00:16:49,100 --> 00:16:50,030 [referee] Good to go. 305 00:16:52,790 --> 00:16:54,240 [robotic voice] Robots activate. 306 00:16:56,580 --> 00:17:00,120 [Chris] Kenny, I love hearing Camden from Gigabyte talk a big game, 307 00:17:00,320 --> 00:17:03,220 but he and Derek are up against it here. 308 00:17:03,420 --> 00:17:06,080 [Kenny] Yeah, and this is a fight where they need to be in total sync. 309 00:17:06,280 --> 00:17:08,330 You can see the cord connecting the two. 310 00:17:08,530 --> 00:17:12,080 Camden's there on the right with the weapon, Derek is on the driving. 311 00:17:12,280 --> 00:17:14,120 I think the real pressure's on Derek here. 312 00:17:14,320 --> 00:17:18,020 He needs to buy Gigabyte spin-up time and stay elusive out there. 313 00:17:18,220 --> 00:17:20,860 [audience chanting] Gigabyte! Gigabyte! 314 00:17:31,270 --> 00:17:33,030 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 315 00:17:34,720 --> 00:17:37,500 [Chris] The former bounty winner, Gigabyte. 316 00:17:37,700 --> 00:17:40,400 The former world champ, End Game. 317 00:17:40,590 --> 00:17:43,310 Are we in for another big-time upset here? 318 00:17:47,060 --> 00:17:50,710 Let the BotBattle begin. End Game quick across the box. 319 00:17:50,910 --> 00:17:52,740 - Look out. - [Kenny] Uh-oh. Uh-oh. 320 00:17:52,940 --> 00:17:55,120 - [Chris chuckling] Oh! - [audience exclaiming] 321 00:17:55,320 --> 00:17:57,290 - [Chris] Oh, no! - [Kenny] Oh-ho-ho! 322 00:17:57,490 --> 00:17:59,290 [Chris] Oh, my gosh! What a shot. 323 00:17:59,490 --> 00:18:00,220 [man] Get up. 324 00:18:00,420 --> 00:18:02,260 [Kenny] End Game sends Gigabyte flying. 325 00:18:02,460 --> 00:18:03,670 Oh, again. 326 00:18:03,870 --> 00:18:06,500 - [Chris] Oh! - [Kenny] This is brutal. 327 00:18:06,700 --> 00:18:10,710 [Chris] They must have been studying the old HyperShock team build against Gigabyte 328 00:18:10,910 --> 00:18:12,530 'cause that's gonna be it. 329 00:18:12,730 --> 00:18:16,050 Wow! The directional indicator is done. 330 00:18:16,250 --> 00:18:18,080 The spinning is done. 331 00:18:18,280 --> 00:18:20,050 The match is done, Kenny. 332 00:18:20,250 --> 00:18:22,400 - [referee] ...nine... - [Kenny] End Game not playing around. 333 00:18:22,590 --> 00:18:26,220 Taking it out on Gigabyte here, what a performance. 334 00:18:26,420 --> 00:18:27,740 [referee] ...four, three... 335 00:18:27,940 --> 00:18:29,810 [Chris] I think End Game's still ticked off 336 00:18:30,010 --> 00:18:32,770 about that controversial loss against RIPperoni. 337 00:18:32,970 --> 00:18:36,060 As the former champs improve to 3-1. 338 00:18:42,340 --> 00:18:45,740 Kenny, hey, you said End Game was gonna press the issue. 339 00:18:45,940 --> 00:18:48,740 How about a 43 second KO. 340 00:18:48,940 --> 00:18:51,260 [Kenny] Yeah, this was peak End Game right here. 341 00:18:51,460 --> 00:18:54,840 Jack Barker did give Gigabyte an extra second to spin-up. 342 00:18:55,040 --> 00:18:56,500 I thought maybe something could happen 343 00:18:56,700 --> 00:18:59,500 and then[chuckles] oh, man what a combination. 344 00:18:59,700 --> 00:19:01,530 [Chris] Unbelievable shot. 345 00:19:01,730 --> 00:19:05,120 Gigabyte like a UFO flying back to the mother ship. 346 00:19:05,320 --> 00:19:07,120 Their self-righter gone in a flash. 347 00:19:07,320 --> 00:19:12,360 And End Game in total command, booting them all over the BattleBox. 348 00:19:12,560 --> 00:19:13,710 That was awesome. 349 00:19:13,910 --> 00:19:16,150 [Kenny] Yeah, Will Bales is mugging for a camera somewhere, 350 00:19:16,350 --> 00:19:19,360 he knows exactly how End Game is feeling. 351 00:19:19,560 --> 00:19:22,120 [Chris] One last look at the final punt into the corner 352 00:19:22,320 --> 00:19:26,440 and the pulverizer says, "Stay down, buddy, it's over." 353 00:19:29,930 --> 00:19:31,810 - Glasses on. Back on top. - Yeah. 354 00:19:32,010 --> 00:19:34,770 [Chris] Jack and Nick congratulations. 355 00:19:34,970 --> 00:19:37,740 Is that a huge sigh of relief for you? 356 00:19:37,940 --> 00:19:39,500 - I mean-- - I-- 357 00:19:39,700 --> 00:19:42,150 I've been pretty tired all day, I'd really like to go get some sleep. 358 00:19:42,350 --> 00:19:46,400 - The quicker we knock them out the less damage we take, so. - Yeah, for sure. 359 00:19:46,590 --> 00:19:48,600 [Kenny] Yeah, I guess it's a quick way to get to the playoffs. 360 00:19:48,800 --> 00:19:51,360 Uh, what was the strategy against those guys? 361 00:19:51,560 --> 00:19:54,910 So, basically, the strategy was to take 'em on a specific side of the wedge. 362 00:19:55,110 --> 00:19:56,400 Uh, we know which way it spins, 363 00:19:56,590 --> 00:19:59,710 so, uh, it's better to hit 'em on the right side. 364 00:19:59,910 --> 00:20:03,460 And then once we destabilize 'em just never let 'em go. 365 00:20:03,660 --> 00:20:07,290 All right, so you sit at 3-1 after four regular season fights. 366 00:20:07,490 --> 00:20:09,820 Where would you rank yourself in the top 32? 367 00:20:10,680 --> 00:20:11,670 It doesn't really matter to us. 368 00:20:11,870 --> 00:20:13,530 You know, we're here for that final fight. 369 00:20:13,730 --> 00:20:15,150 Doesn't matter where they put us in the bracket, 370 00:20:15,350 --> 00:20:17,740 you gotta beat some good robots to get through it, so. 371 00:20:17,940 --> 00:20:19,430 Yeah, anyone in the tournament can win it. 372 00:20:19,630 --> 00:20:22,080 You can come in from the 32nd seed and go straight all the way through. 373 00:20:22,280 --> 00:20:25,260 Like, it doesn't matter where you place. You gotta fight everyone anyway. 374 00:20:25,460 --> 00:20:26,880 [Chris] All right, guys, nice job. 375 00:20:27,080 --> 00:20:29,500 Congratulations on 3-1 regular season. 376 00:20:29,700 --> 00:20:31,650 - Thank you, cheers. - Thanks. 377 00:20:41,130 --> 00:20:42,500 [Chris] All right, so, earlier this season, 378 00:20:42,700 --> 00:20:43,670 End Game got knocked out 379 00:20:43,870 --> 00:20:45,530 by a rookie bot in RIPperoni. 380 00:20:45,730 --> 00:20:47,400 They weren't gonna let some rookie captain's lead 381 00:20:47,590 --> 00:20:49,020 in Gigabyte do the same. 382 00:20:49,220 --> 00:20:50,330 No, they were taking out 383 00:20:50,530 --> 00:20:51,910 all of their frustrations on Gigabyte. 384 00:20:52,110 --> 00:20:53,120 I mean, End Game, again, 385 00:20:53,320 --> 00:20:54,530 showing why they're one of 386 00:20:54,730 --> 00:20:56,220 the favorites here for a reason. 387 00:20:56,420 --> 00:20:58,260 I know they said they don't care about seeding, 388 00:20:58,460 --> 00:21:01,840 but trust me, they want the easiest path possible. 389 00:21:02,040 --> 00:21:04,260 They know how cruel the bracket can be. 390 00:21:04,460 --> 00:21:06,500 I'm sure they're hoping for a top 10 seed. 391 00:21:06,700 --> 00:21:09,640 And this punishing K.O. will help them get there. 392 00:21:09,840 --> 00:21:12,020 [Chris] And this loss likely brings an end 393 00:21:12,220 --> 00:21:14,050 to Camden and Derek's first season 394 00:21:14,250 --> 00:21:16,400 at the helm of the iconic Gigabyte. 395 00:21:16,590 --> 00:21:19,530 They finish at one in three. 396 00:21:19,730 --> 00:21:21,150 [Kenny] Yeah, we were all hoping to see 397 00:21:21,350 --> 00:21:22,980 a quality fight here from Gigabyte. 398 00:21:23,180 --> 00:21:26,530 Instead, they got wiped out in dominant fashion. 399 00:21:26,730 --> 00:21:29,150 It just goes to show that no matter how seasoned, 400 00:21:29,350 --> 00:21:30,950 how dangerous a robot is, 401 00:21:31,150 --> 00:21:34,810 the team behind it has to be just as dialed in. 402 00:21:35,010 --> 00:21:36,710 [Chris] All right, coming up next, 403 00:21:36,910 --> 00:21:38,400 a pair of one-in-two teams 404 00:21:38,590 --> 00:21:40,120 in desperation mode. 405 00:21:40,320 --> 00:21:43,570 It's Shreddit Bro versus Overhaul - 406 00:21:43,770 --> 00:21:45,460 and they're already getting loaded in - 407 00:21:45,660 --> 00:21:46,770 who will have to fight next 408 00:21:46,970 --> 00:21:48,790 right here onBattleBots. 409 00:21:54,480 --> 00:21:55,650 [audience cheering] 410 00:21:57,130 --> 00:21:58,710 We continue on here on BattleBots 411 00:21:58,910 --> 00:22:02,080 with a pair of very interesting personalities. 412 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:06,530 Evan Arias and Shreddit Bro. Charles Guan and Overhaul. 413 00:22:06,730 --> 00:22:09,400 They've got their bots inside the box, and, Kenny, 414 00:22:09,590 --> 00:22:12,330 both squads sit at one in two. 415 00:22:12,530 --> 00:22:14,360 [Kenny] Yeah, this is desperation time. 416 00:22:14,560 --> 00:22:17,080 Neither team has made the most of softer schedules. 417 00:22:17,280 --> 00:22:18,910 The performances have been underwhelming. 418 00:22:19,110 --> 00:22:21,120 Whoever ends up at two in two 419 00:22:21,320 --> 00:22:23,120 has to compare their resume against 420 00:22:23,320 --> 00:22:24,840 a very talented field. 421 00:22:25,040 --> 00:22:27,500 Right now, the post-season prospects are slim. 422 00:22:27,700 --> 00:22:29,930 So no choice but to go all-out here. 423 00:22:32,240 --> 00:22:33,460 [Chris] The teams are in position 424 00:22:33,660 --> 00:22:36,740 and ready to throw down. Let's get it on! 425 00:22:36,940 --> 00:22:38,130 [cheering] 426 00:22:47,820 --> 00:22:49,650 [robotic voice] Red team, ready. 427 00:22:54,340 --> 00:22:56,770 [Chris] Captain Evan Arias short on wins, 428 00:22:56,970 --> 00:22:58,770 but never short on confidence. 429 00:22:58,970 --> 00:23:01,770 Left his old bot Pain Train behind this season 430 00:23:01,970 --> 00:23:03,530 and brought the Bro. 431 00:23:03,730 --> 00:23:05,260 Awfully similar-looking robot, 432 00:23:05,460 --> 00:23:08,530 and having awfully similar results there, Kenny. 433 00:23:08,730 --> 00:23:10,840 [Kenny] Yeah, but remember, Shreddit Bro is 434 00:23:11,040 --> 00:23:13,840 scaled up from a championship beetleweight bot. 435 00:23:14,040 --> 00:23:16,640 There's potential here, but you're all out of runway 436 00:23:16,840 --> 00:23:18,790 at this point. It's time to take off. 437 00:23:19,860 --> 00:23:21,150 [robotic voice] Blue team, ready. 438 00:23:21,350 --> 00:23:22,400 [man laughing] 439 00:23:22,590 --> 00:23:23,710 [Chris] One of our favorites, 440 00:23:23,910 --> 00:23:25,880 the man with the spinner grudge, 441 00:23:26,080 --> 00:23:28,600 Charles Guan, captain of Overhaul. 442 00:23:28,800 --> 00:23:31,910 What's he gotta do to land a spot in the round of 32? 443 00:23:32,110 --> 00:23:33,740 [Kenny] I think it'll take a knockout, 444 00:23:33,940 --> 00:23:36,220 which obviously isn't Overhaul's strong suit. 445 00:23:36,420 --> 00:23:39,710 We know it can grapple as well as any bot out there, 446 00:23:39,910 --> 00:23:41,770 but can it prove it can finish fights? 447 00:23:41,970 --> 00:23:44,530 This is the kind of soft match-up Charles needs 448 00:23:44,730 --> 00:23:46,220 to take advantage of, 449 00:23:46,420 --> 00:23:49,240 and he needs to do it in spectacular fashion. 450 00:24:02,410 --> 00:24:05,220 [Chris] Overhaul and Shreddit Bro. 451 00:24:05,420 --> 00:24:07,880 Not just fighting for their post-season lives. 452 00:24:08,080 --> 00:24:11,050 Their futures in the sport may very well be on the line. 453 00:24:11,250 --> 00:24:13,360 Time to show us something special, boys. 454 00:24:13,560 --> 00:24:15,410 [audience chanting] Fight, fight, fight! 455 00:24:17,550 --> 00:24:20,150 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 456 00:24:20,350 --> 00:24:21,650 The teams are gonna meet in the middle. 457 00:24:23,270 --> 00:24:25,430 [Kenny] Overhaul with a nice lift here. 458 00:24:25,630 --> 00:24:29,710 Oh! Overhaul slamming Shreddit Bro 459 00:24:29,910 --> 00:24:31,980 against the Battlebox. Oh, that's gonna hurt. 460 00:24:32,180 --> 00:24:33,950 [Chris] So he first grabbed him by the wheel, 461 00:24:34,150 --> 00:24:34,910 then he said, "Screw that, 462 00:24:35,110 --> 00:24:36,770 I'm gonna take him by the weapon." 463 00:24:36,970 --> 00:24:39,290 That is one strong beak, Kenny Florian. 464 00:24:39,490 --> 00:24:40,810 Oh! 465 00:24:41,010 --> 00:24:42,740 [Kenny] What a start by Charles Guan. 466 00:24:42,940 --> 00:24:44,820 Looks like a puppy with a new toy. 467 00:24:45,860 --> 00:24:47,080 [Chris] Oh. 468 00:24:47,280 --> 00:24:49,880 [Kenny] Overhaul just taking over here. 469 00:24:50,080 --> 00:24:52,570 Very dominant early on against Shreddit Bro. 470 00:24:52,770 --> 00:24:53,710 [Chris] You hear that drum spinner 471 00:24:53,910 --> 00:24:55,430 coming to life now, though. 472 00:24:55,630 --> 00:24:58,080 But Overhaul says, "Not so fast, little Bro." 473 00:24:58,280 --> 00:25:01,190 Slams him face first into the Battlebox floor. 474 00:25:01,390 --> 00:25:04,290 Overhaul, out the gate, huge early lead, 475 00:25:04,490 --> 00:25:06,570 continuing to flex its muscles. 476 00:25:06,770 --> 00:25:07,840 [Kenny] No question about it, 477 00:25:08,040 --> 00:25:09,980 Overhaul is sneaky powerful. 478 00:25:10,180 --> 00:25:13,080 Literally grabs Shreddit Bro by the weapon 479 00:25:13,280 --> 00:25:14,330 and lifts it up in the air. 480 00:25:14,530 --> 00:25:16,640 [Chris] Can Overhaul find a way to finish the job 481 00:25:16,840 --> 00:25:18,770 and grasp for a K.O.? 482 00:25:18,970 --> 00:25:21,430 Shreddit Bro feeling the effects of the punishment, 483 00:25:21,630 --> 00:25:23,530 but Overhaul backs away, Kenny. 484 00:25:23,730 --> 00:25:25,190 [Kenny] Yeah, can't be tentative 485 00:25:25,390 --> 00:25:26,670 in a fight of this magnitude. 486 00:25:26,870 --> 00:25:29,360 - [loud bang] - [Chris] Whoa! Hey now. 487 00:25:29,560 --> 00:25:30,910 [Kenny] Nice shot by Shreddit Bro. 488 00:25:31,110 --> 00:25:32,150 Lost a belt there. 489 00:25:32,350 --> 00:25:34,120 As long as that drum keeps spinning, 490 00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:35,220 this fight isn't over. 491 00:25:35,420 --> 00:25:36,670 [Chris] Whoa! 492 00:25:36,870 --> 00:25:38,810 Yeah, for years, Evan Arias has said, 493 00:25:39,010 --> 00:25:40,260 "You gotta believe me when I tell you 494 00:25:40,460 --> 00:25:41,440 that weapon can do some damage." 495 00:25:42,130 --> 00:25:43,190 [Kenny] Oh! 496 00:25:43,390 --> 00:25:46,330 [Chris] Well, there's no time like the present, Bro. 497 00:25:46,530 --> 00:25:47,910 [Kenny] Yeah, that's right. Shreddit Bro, 498 00:25:48,110 --> 00:25:51,770 this is the best we've seen this weapon work all season. 499 00:25:51,970 --> 00:25:54,260 [Chris] More than halfway through this, 500 00:25:54,460 --> 00:25:57,400 so less than 90 seconds to impress 501 00:25:57,590 --> 00:25:58,880 not only the judges, perhaps, 502 00:25:59,080 --> 00:26:01,120 but the selection committee as well. 503 00:26:01,320 --> 00:26:03,530 Shreddit Bro, one in two on the season, 504 00:26:03,730 --> 00:26:06,530 and perhaps behind on the score cards in this one. 505 00:26:06,730 --> 00:26:09,600 Plenty bursts of momentum here in the fourth and final fight. 506 00:26:09,800 --> 00:26:12,050 [Kenny] And Overhaul looking to go right back to work. 507 00:26:12,250 --> 00:26:13,910 Trying to get its lifter going. 508 00:26:14,110 --> 00:26:15,600 Don't hammer me. 509 00:26:15,800 --> 00:26:17,240 [Chris] Just missed the pulverizer shot. 510 00:26:18,130 --> 00:26:20,080 Under a minute to go. 511 00:26:20,280 --> 00:26:21,670 [Kenny] Nice driving there by Evan Arias. 512 00:26:21,870 --> 00:26:24,840 [Chris] Overhaul just doing a nice job staying in control. 513 00:26:25,040 --> 00:26:26,640 Although it did take a shot to its underbelly 514 00:26:26,840 --> 00:26:28,050 from the kill saws. 515 00:26:28,250 --> 00:26:30,020 That's it, Shreddit Bro. The time to spin up. 516 00:26:30,220 --> 00:26:31,190 Deliver a shot! 517 00:26:31,390 --> 00:26:32,740 [cheering] 518 00:26:32,940 --> 00:26:35,260 [Kenny] Nice shot there by Shreddit Bro. 519 00:26:35,460 --> 00:26:37,810 Made Overhaul do a little flip there, Chris. 520 00:26:38,010 --> 00:26:39,360 [Chris] Yeah, that's what Evan Arias 521 00:26:39,560 --> 00:26:41,670 has been talking about with Shreddit Bro. 522 00:26:41,870 --> 00:26:43,500 Got his weapon up to full speed, 523 00:26:43,700 --> 00:26:45,430 saying, "I'm bringing the pain! 524 00:26:45,630 --> 00:26:47,400 I'm bringing the damage!" 525 00:26:47,590 --> 00:26:49,430 [Kenny] Shreddit Bro might be mounting a comeback here 526 00:26:49,630 --> 00:26:50,530 against Overhaul. 527 00:26:50,730 --> 00:26:51,640 - Yes! - [Chris] Oh! 528 00:26:51,840 --> 00:26:53,770 [Chris] Nice little flip there. 529 00:26:53,970 --> 00:26:55,710 Final 30 ticks left. 530 00:26:55,910 --> 00:26:58,330 Shreddit Bro fighting from behind, 531 00:26:58,530 --> 00:26:59,770 and starting to rack up some points 532 00:26:59,970 --> 00:27:02,150 in the heavily weighted damage category. 533 00:27:02,350 --> 00:27:03,640 [Kenny] Yeah, no question about it. 534 00:27:03,840 --> 00:27:04,810 [Chris] Whoa! 535 00:27:05,010 --> 00:27:06,910 [Kenny] Now really putting the hurt on Overhaul, 536 00:27:07,110 --> 00:27:09,050 taking advantage at the end of this fight. 537 00:27:09,250 --> 00:27:10,530 This is exactly what they needed. 538 00:27:10,730 --> 00:27:13,050 - Back up, back up. - I'm trying, I'm trying. 539 00:27:13,250 --> 00:27:14,840 [Chris] This is gonna go the full three minutes. 540 00:27:15,040 --> 00:27:16,840 Just keep in mind that Shreddit Bro 541 00:27:17,040 --> 00:27:18,840 will not have its appeal 542 00:27:19,040 --> 00:27:20,840 if it is indeed that close, 543 00:27:21,040 --> 00:27:24,120 and the decision goes to Overhaul. 544 00:27:24,320 --> 00:27:26,190 [Kenny] Chris, Overhaul lost its drive 545 00:27:26,390 --> 00:27:28,080 at the very end of that fight. 546 00:27:28,280 --> 00:27:29,620 See if that factors in. 547 00:27:31,860 --> 00:27:33,190 [Chris] Listen, it doesn't matter 548 00:27:33,390 --> 00:27:35,190 how badly you're getting beat up, 549 00:27:35,390 --> 00:27:37,020 tossed around, whatever. 550 00:27:37,220 --> 00:27:39,190 Anything can happen in three minutes, Kenny. 551 00:27:39,390 --> 00:27:40,640 [Kenny] Absolutely. 552 00:27:40,840 --> 00:27:43,120 Shreddit Bro was getting abused early on. 553 00:27:43,320 --> 00:27:45,500 Overhaul doing whatever it wanted. 554 00:27:45,700 --> 00:27:47,260 Picking it up, slamming it down, 555 00:27:47,460 --> 00:27:48,950 picking it up again. 556 00:27:49,150 --> 00:27:51,080 [Chris] Yeah, Shreddit Bro must have felt helpless. 557 00:27:51,280 --> 00:27:53,740 Like, "I guess this is my life now." 558 00:27:53,940 --> 00:27:56,080 But once the rookie could drive around a little, 559 00:27:56,280 --> 00:27:58,600 it started chipping away bit by bit. 560 00:27:58,800 --> 00:28:00,190 [Kenny] Great work by Evan Arias, 561 00:28:00,390 --> 00:28:03,050 staying active, landing some nice shots 562 00:28:03,250 --> 00:28:04,120 with the egg-beater. 563 00:28:04,320 --> 00:28:06,400 Definitely outworked and out-damaged Overhaul 564 00:28:06,590 --> 00:28:07,880 down the stretch. 565 00:28:08,080 --> 00:28:09,840 And to do that after losing a belt, 566 00:28:10,040 --> 00:28:12,740 that shows incredible progress for Shreddit Bro. 567 00:28:12,940 --> 00:28:14,570 [Chris] Sort of a tale of two halves here 568 00:28:14,770 --> 00:28:16,290 for the judges to figure out. 569 00:28:16,490 --> 00:28:18,240 Let's turn it on over to Faruq. 570 00:28:21,580 --> 00:28:24,130 The results from the judges are in. 571 00:28:24,790 --> 00:28:26,240 [audience cheering] 572 00:28:28,200 --> 00:28:30,500 We have a split decision. 573 00:28:30,700 --> 00:28:32,290 - Whoo! - Oh... 574 00:28:32,490 --> 00:28:33,980 Oh, man. Oh, man. 575 00:28:34,180 --> 00:28:38,050 Judge Fon scored the battle for Overhaul. 576 00:28:38,250 --> 00:28:40,500 - Yeah! - [audience cheering] 577 00:28:40,700 --> 00:28:45,290 Judge Lisa scored the battle for Shreddit Bro. 578 00:28:45,490 --> 00:28:47,770 Whoo-hoo! 579 00:28:47,970 --> 00:28:53,100 Judge Derek scored the battle for the winner... 580 00:29:00,580 --> 00:29:01,880 Shreddit Bro! 581 00:29:02,080 --> 00:29:03,200 [cheering] 582 00:29:03,930 --> 00:29:05,020 [bleep] 583 00:29:05,220 --> 00:29:05,810 [laughing] 584 00:29:06,010 --> 00:29:07,750 We're through! We're through! 585 00:29:15,000 --> 00:29:16,370 Am I allowed to hug y'all now? 586 00:29:18,410 --> 00:29:19,770 [Chris] Evan Arias. 587 00:29:19,970 --> 00:29:21,570 - I wanna hug y'all. - [Chris] Congratulations. 588 00:29:21,770 --> 00:29:23,770 So, how you guys feeling? 589 00:29:23,970 --> 00:29:25,050 I feel great! We feel great. 590 00:29:25,250 --> 00:29:26,260 - [laughing] - Yeah! 591 00:29:26,460 --> 00:29:27,430 It takes teamwork to make the dream work, 592 00:29:27,630 --> 00:29:28,810 and, honestly, if, uh... 593 00:29:29,010 --> 00:29:30,260 I'm never worried about the things in front of me 594 00:29:30,460 --> 00:29:31,500 because of the people behind me. 595 00:29:31,700 --> 00:29:33,020 So please, everyone give a round of applause to my team. 596 00:29:33,220 --> 00:29:34,480 [cheering and applause] 597 00:29:38,410 --> 00:29:39,880 [Kenny] You guys were driving great. 598 00:29:40,080 --> 00:29:41,840 The weapon was hitting extremely hard. 599 00:29:42,040 --> 00:29:43,840 You guys were reliable, durable. 600 00:29:44,040 --> 00:29:45,150 What has been the key 601 00:29:45,350 --> 00:29:47,910 to you guys making this huge change? 602 00:29:48,110 --> 00:29:49,570 Yeah, so we had to go back and hit it. 603 00:29:49,770 --> 00:29:51,080 Uh, in the beginning, the first two fights, 604 00:29:51,280 --> 00:29:52,190 our drive was horrendous. 605 00:29:52,390 --> 00:29:53,570 Never wanna see that again. 606 00:29:53,770 --> 00:29:54,980 I'll skip the season. 607 00:29:55,180 --> 00:29:56,260 And then, last fight, 608 00:29:56,460 --> 00:29:57,740 one of our speed controls burnt out immediately, 609 00:29:57,940 --> 00:29:59,120 so this time, we really wanted 610 00:29:59,320 --> 00:30:00,330 to make sure we were dialed in. 611 00:30:00,530 --> 00:30:02,020 And especially such a great robot like that, 612 00:30:02,220 --> 00:30:03,360 we had to make sure we were on point, 613 00:30:03,560 --> 00:30:05,260 'cause Charles is... he's great. 614 00:30:05,460 --> 00:30:07,220 All right, so you sit at two in two. 615 00:30:07,420 --> 00:30:08,430 What do you think, Evan? 616 00:30:08,630 --> 00:30:10,710 Do you deserve to sneak into the tournament? 617 00:30:10,910 --> 00:30:12,770 Well, I'm handsome, 618 00:30:12,970 --> 00:30:15,150 I'm the most aggressive driver to ever come out of robotics, 619 00:30:15,350 --> 00:30:17,810 and, uh, my team is the best. That's my family. 620 00:30:18,010 --> 00:30:18,980 So I think we have a fair shot 621 00:30:19,180 --> 00:30:20,430 to get the Giant Nut this season. 622 00:30:20,630 --> 00:30:22,190 - [team members] Yeah! - Whoo! 623 00:30:22,390 --> 00:30:24,670 Evan, congratulations on the W. 624 00:30:24,870 --> 00:30:25,930 Thank you, brother. 625 00:30:29,960 --> 00:30:31,650 - [Charles grunts] - [Evan chuckles] 626 00:30:35,960 --> 00:30:37,810 All right, Kenny, somebody was gonna end up 627 00:30:38,010 --> 00:30:39,220 two in two tonight, 628 00:30:39,420 --> 00:30:41,480 and that is Evan Arias and Shreddit Bro. 629 00:30:42,580 --> 00:30:43,980 You know, personally, I don't foresee 630 00:30:44,180 --> 00:30:45,810 a Giant Nut in his near future. 631 00:30:46,010 --> 00:30:47,950 But you gotta love the attitude. 632 00:30:48,150 --> 00:30:49,500 He should enjoy this win. 633 00:30:49,700 --> 00:30:51,260 Definitely. And I thought it was a tough match 634 00:30:51,460 --> 00:30:52,330 up against Overhaul, 635 00:30:52,530 --> 00:30:54,460 and the fact that they looked that good, 636 00:30:54,660 --> 00:30:55,770 the weapon was spinning the whole time? 637 00:30:55,970 --> 00:30:56,880 This was big for them. 638 00:30:57,080 --> 00:30:58,880 [Chris] The big question of course, 639 00:30:59,080 --> 00:31:00,910 will it be enough to get Shreddit Bro 640 00:31:01,110 --> 00:31:02,810 into the post-season now? 641 00:31:03,010 --> 00:31:03,880 [Kenny] Oh, man. 642 00:31:04,080 --> 00:31:05,120 Listen, I think they're gonna be 643 00:31:05,320 --> 00:31:06,670 one of those two-in-two teams 644 00:31:06,870 --> 00:31:09,360 fighting for the last few spots in the tournament. 645 00:31:09,560 --> 00:31:11,640 But huge credit to Evan Arias. 646 00:31:11,840 --> 00:31:14,740 Picked a great time to have the best fight of his career. 647 00:31:14,940 --> 00:31:16,170 The dude never quits. 648 00:31:17,130 --> 00:31:18,460 [Chris] All right, coming up, 649 00:31:18,660 --> 00:31:20,500 Victor Soto and Rotator. 650 00:31:20,700 --> 00:31:22,460 Reese Ewert and Fusion. 651 00:31:22,660 --> 00:31:25,980 A pair of heavy-duty hitters sitting at one in two. 652 00:31:26,180 --> 00:31:27,500 And both are looking to pull 653 00:31:27,700 --> 00:31:29,640 the play-off ladder up behind them. 654 00:31:29,840 --> 00:31:33,790 We'll have that fight next onBattleBots. 655 00:31:42,100 --> 00:31:43,340 [audience cheering] 656 00:31:46,930 --> 00:31:48,880 You have returned for more of BattleBots 657 00:31:49,080 --> 00:31:50,430 World Championship Seven. 658 00:31:50,630 --> 00:31:52,360 That is Kenny Florian, I am Chris Rose. 659 00:31:52,560 --> 00:31:54,670 Okay, Kenny, it's a pair of veteran bot builders. 660 00:31:54,870 --> 00:31:56,810 Victor Soto of Rotator, 661 00:31:57,010 --> 00:31:58,430 Reese Ewert of Fusion. 662 00:31:58,630 --> 00:32:00,290 They both sit at one in two. 663 00:32:00,490 --> 00:32:02,080 This is really a must-win, 664 00:32:02,280 --> 00:32:04,120 'cause you don't wanna be at one in three 665 00:32:04,320 --> 00:32:06,190 and begging the selection committee to say, 666 00:32:06,390 --> 00:32:09,290 "Please, let us in! Let us in to the round of 32." 667 00:32:09,490 --> 00:32:10,570 [Kenny laughs] Yeah, no, definitely. 668 00:32:10,770 --> 00:32:12,530 Very important fight for both of these bots. 669 00:32:12,730 --> 00:32:14,810 These are two big names in the sport. 670 00:32:15,010 --> 00:32:16,910 Two dangerous, destructive robots. 671 00:32:17,110 --> 00:32:18,880 Both have been through wars this season 672 00:32:19,080 --> 00:32:20,670 with really tough schedules. 673 00:32:20,870 --> 00:32:24,810 And they're in simultaneously great and horrible positions. 674 00:32:25,010 --> 00:32:26,050 If you win here, 675 00:32:26,250 --> 00:32:27,840 you're almost on lock for the post-season. 676 00:32:28,040 --> 00:32:31,290 If you lose, as you said, you're going begging. 677 00:32:31,490 --> 00:32:33,640 It's a position that certainly has them wondering, 678 00:32:33,840 --> 00:32:37,000 "How did I end up here?" Well, let's see for ourselves. 679 00:32:38,510 --> 00:32:39,710 [Faruq] Rotator! 680 00:32:39,910 --> 00:32:42,190 [Chris] All right, Rotator kicking off its season 681 00:32:42,390 --> 00:32:43,550 here against HYDRA. 682 00:32:44,550 --> 00:32:46,980 Let the bot battle begin! 683 00:32:47,180 --> 00:32:48,100 Oh... 684 00:32:49,340 --> 00:32:51,400 [Kenny and Chris] No! 685 00:32:51,590 --> 00:32:53,400 - [Kenny] No! - [Chris] Oh, my God! 686 00:32:53,590 --> 00:32:55,360 - [Chris] Wow! - Almost hit the lights there. 687 00:32:55,560 --> 00:32:58,050 That's how high Rotator went up in the air. 688 00:32:58,250 --> 00:33:00,310 [Chris] Not the debut Rotator was looking for. 689 00:33:02,960 --> 00:33:05,400 [Kenny] Rotator, he's taking it to Jackpot right now. 690 00:33:05,590 --> 00:33:07,290 Oh! 691 00:33:07,490 --> 00:33:10,820 [Chris] Jeez! Okay, we got bot parts flying everywhere. 692 00:33:12,620 --> 00:33:13,600 Knockout! 693 00:33:13,800 --> 00:33:15,930 [Kenny] Rotator was on point tonight. 694 00:33:19,130 --> 00:33:21,810 [Chris] Once more, right from the get-go. 695 00:33:22,010 --> 00:33:24,290 [Kenny] Looks like Rotator might be having some serious damage. 696 00:33:24,490 --> 00:33:25,880 [Chris] Oh, man. 697 00:33:26,080 --> 00:33:27,050 [both] Oh! 698 00:33:27,250 --> 00:33:29,600 [Chris] This was a critical loss for Victor Soto. 699 00:33:29,800 --> 00:33:32,410 His tournament hopes are on life support. 700 00:33:34,930 --> 00:33:36,570 [Faruq] Fusion! 701 00:33:36,770 --> 00:33:38,710 [Chris] So, Fusion gets the rookie Emulsifier 702 00:33:38,910 --> 00:33:40,500 to kick off its World Championship 703 00:33:40,700 --> 00:33:42,370 Season Seven campaign. 704 00:33:43,310 --> 00:33:44,290 [Kenny] Whoa! 705 00:33:44,490 --> 00:33:45,950 [Chris] All the way to the upper deck. 706 00:33:46,150 --> 00:33:47,310 [Kenny] My goodness! 707 00:33:48,550 --> 00:33:50,580 [Chris] Is this the new and improved Fusion? 708 00:33:52,580 --> 00:33:55,530 The prolific Witch Doctor ready to rumble. 709 00:33:55,730 --> 00:33:57,580 - And... wow! - [Kenny] Whoa! 710 00:33:58,340 --> 00:34:00,020 - Oh! - Huge shot. 711 00:34:00,220 --> 00:34:01,530 [Chris] Huge, and hanging tough 712 00:34:01,730 --> 00:34:03,460 with one of the best bots in the field. 713 00:34:03,660 --> 00:34:04,890 Wow! 714 00:34:05,720 --> 00:34:07,020 [Faruq] Witch Doctor! 715 00:34:07,220 --> 00:34:09,860 [Chris] Fusion falls to one in one. 716 00:34:13,440 --> 00:34:15,020 - [Kenny] Whoa! - [Chris] Oh, no. 717 00:34:15,220 --> 00:34:17,740 [Kenny] Reese Ewert in huge trouble here, Chris. Huge. 718 00:34:17,940 --> 00:34:19,060 Going in for more. 719 00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:20,980 Oh... 720 00:34:21,180 --> 00:34:23,340 That one ripped Fusion's head off. 721 00:34:24,550 --> 00:34:26,530 [Chris] Fusion in a hole now, 722 00:34:26,730 --> 00:34:29,770 and a pivotal final clash against Rotator coming up. 723 00:34:29,970 --> 00:34:32,410 Reese's season hangs on a knife's edge. 724 00:34:35,130 --> 00:34:40,290 Might be the last chance for one of these popular squads. 725 00:34:40,490 --> 00:34:41,600 - Yeah. - Let's see which bot builder 726 00:34:41,800 --> 00:34:44,510 can best dial it in tonight. Faruq. 727 00:34:48,200 --> 00:34:51,770 In the red square, from Miami, Florida, 728 00:34:51,970 --> 00:34:54,740 eureka? No, you'll shriek-ah, 729 00:34:54,940 --> 00:34:56,980 because there's gold in them dark hills. 730 00:34:57,180 --> 00:34:59,360 It's Rotator! 731 00:34:59,560 --> 00:35:01,680 [cheering] 732 00:35:06,270 --> 00:35:09,050 [Chris] The golden boy, Victor Soto, 733 00:35:09,250 --> 00:35:10,880 brining out Rotator for what he hopes 734 00:35:11,080 --> 00:35:13,150 isn't the last time this season. 735 00:35:13,350 --> 00:35:16,770 How's he gonna deal with Fusion tonight, Kenny Florian? 736 00:35:16,970 --> 00:35:19,500 [Kenny] Well, he loves to back teams down with his plow, 737 00:35:19,700 --> 00:35:22,050 and he's added some forks to jam up the weapons. 738 00:35:22,250 --> 00:35:23,980 Rotator is very durable, 739 00:35:24,180 --> 00:35:26,770 so Victor might be looking to stay conservative 740 00:35:26,970 --> 00:35:29,790 and wait for Fusion's self-immolation ritual. 741 00:35:36,890 --> 00:35:41,360 In the blue square, from Dorchester, Wisconsin, 742 00:35:41,560 --> 00:35:43,430 the Ewerts are the most murderous herd 743 00:35:43,630 --> 00:35:45,120 in all the dairy state, 744 00:35:45,320 --> 00:35:47,190 and this calf's no exception. 745 00:35:47,390 --> 00:35:49,770 It's Fusion! 746 00:35:49,970 --> 00:35:52,340 [cheering] 747 00:35:55,000 --> 00:35:57,810 [Chris] Representing the famed Whyachi clan, 748 00:35:58,010 --> 00:35:59,670 there is Reese Ewert. 749 00:35:59,870 --> 00:36:01,910 Is he nervous? Is he excited? 750 00:36:02,110 --> 00:36:04,810 Is he angry? Yeah, we can't tell either. 751 00:36:05,010 --> 00:36:06,600 But we do know his bot 752 00:36:06,800 --> 00:36:08,460 has been a wrecking ball this season. 753 00:36:08,660 --> 00:36:10,710 [Kenny] Yeah, Fusion's been hitting with 754 00:36:10,910 --> 00:36:13,020 so much power from every angle. 755 00:36:13,220 --> 00:36:14,400 The vertical is deadly. 756 00:36:14,590 --> 00:36:17,050 The horizontal whips with so much energy. 757 00:36:17,250 --> 00:36:19,050 Reese might be hard to read, 758 00:36:19,250 --> 00:36:21,820 but I know he's thinking about delivering a knockout. 759 00:36:29,860 --> 00:36:31,740 You know he tends to lead with the drum, 760 00:36:31,940 --> 00:36:33,400 'cause it spins up faster. 761 00:36:33,590 --> 00:36:35,880 We're gonna fight him as if he were a vertical spinner, 762 00:36:36,080 --> 00:36:38,670 and hopefully we can somehow 763 00:36:38,870 --> 00:36:41,740 stop his horizontal by just pushing him against the wall. 764 00:36:41,940 --> 00:36:43,710 Basically send him up in smoke again. 765 00:36:43,910 --> 00:36:45,460 This is a very critical match for us, 766 00:36:45,660 --> 00:36:47,360 because we're not guaranteed anything in this competition. 767 00:36:47,560 --> 00:36:49,190 We have had very tough match-ups, 768 00:36:49,390 --> 00:36:51,220 but we do need to win this, go two-in-two, 769 00:36:51,420 --> 00:36:53,290 and show that, yeah, we can hang with the tough bots 770 00:36:53,490 --> 00:36:55,430 and make our way to the Championship tournament. 771 00:36:55,630 --> 00:36:58,810 Well, basically, I'm gonna go at him with a vert, 772 00:36:59,010 --> 00:37:01,290 into his plow a couple times. 773 00:37:01,490 --> 00:37:04,710 Then maybe once he's upside down 774 00:37:04,910 --> 00:37:07,460 or tumbling, you know, try to take out one of his highers. 775 00:37:07,660 --> 00:37:10,130 He's got a powerful horizontal too, so... 776 00:37:11,620 --> 00:37:13,170 try not to take too much damage. 777 00:37:14,130 --> 00:37:16,100 Hopefully that's it. Quick match. 778 00:37:17,000 --> 00:37:18,810 [cheering] 779 00:37:19,010 --> 00:37:21,130 [robotic voice] Robots, activate. 780 00:37:24,310 --> 00:37:26,360 [Chris] Victor Soto and Rotator. 781 00:37:26,560 --> 00:37:28,430 Reese Ewert and Fusion. 782 00:37:28,630 --> 00:37:31,770 A pair of teams with destructive power, 783 00:37:31,970 --> 00:37:34,190 elite versatility, and a real chance 784 00:37:34,390 --> 00:37:35,980 of missing out on the post-season. 785 00:37:36,180 --> 00:37:39,120 It's time to prove they belong with the best of the best. 786 00:37:39,320 --> 00:37:42,150 We'll find out which bot can launch itself 787 00:37:42,350 --> 00:37:45,530 headfirst into the World Championship Tournament 788 00:37:45,730 --> 00:37:48,270 whenBattleBots continues. 789 00:37:53,510 --> 00:37:55,240 [audience cheering] 790 00:37:59,790 --> 00:38:01,880 [Chris] We are back onBattleBots, 791 00:38:02,080 --> 00:38:04,020 where we've got Rotator 792 00:38:04,220 --> 00:38:05,360 and Fusion inside the box 793 00:38:05,560 --> 00:38:07,150 for the last fight on their schedules. 794 00:38:07,350 --> 00:38:09,840 Both squads sit at one in two. 795 00:38:10,040 --> 00:38:12,910 A win all but guarantees a trip to the post-season, 796 00:38:13,110 --> 00:38:16,710 while the loser will face an uncertain future. 797 00:38:16,910 --> 00:38:20,790 Time to lay it all on the line and punch that playoff ticket. 798 00:38:28,100 --> 00:38:30,030 [audience chanting] Fight! fight! fight! 799 00:38:36,930 --> 00:38:39,980 [Chris] Victor Soto, Reese Ewert, 800 00:38:40,180 --> 00:38:43,050 they've been through some wars this season. 801 00:38:43,250 --> 00:38:45,120 Who's got the juice to win one more? 802 00:38:45,320 --> 00:38:47,200 [beeping] 803 00:38:48,750 --> 00:38:51,060 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 804 00:38:52,550 --> 00:38:54,710 [Kenny and Chris] Oh! 805 00:38:54,910 --> 00:38:57,290 [Kenny] What a shot there by Rotator. 806 00:38:57,490 --> 00:38:59,120 Sends Fusion across the BattleBox. 807 00:38:59,320 --> 00:39:01,080 [Chris] And Fusion's now inverted. 808 00:39:01,280 --> 00:39:03,290 Rotator started the match this way, but now, 809 00:39:03,490 --> 00:39:07,190 both bots have those forks raised above the floor, Kenny. 810 00:39:07,390 --> 00:39:10,770 [Kenny] Yeah, look out. Oh! 811 00:39:10,970 --> 00:39:13,710 [Chris] And another big shot. 812 00:39:13,910 --> 00:39:16,150 Kenny, who has the advantage in this inverted position? 813 00:39:16,350 --> 00:39:18,220 [Kenny] Well, it has to be Rotator. 814 00:39:18,420 --> 00:39:21,290 Victor's forks are designed to work in either position. 815 00:39:21,490 --> 00:39:23,150 And being upside down like this 816 00:39:23,350 --> 00:39:25,770 means Fusion's vertical is spinning downward. 817 00:39:25,970 --> 00:39:27,530 Not ideal for Reese. 818 00:39:27,730 --> 00:39:29,980 [Chris] Here's Rotator looking to engage. 819 00:39:30,180 --> 00:39:32,530 The horizontal plate of Fusion, by the way, 820 00:39:32,730 --> 00:39:33,950 has gone quiet for the moment. 821 00:39:34,150 --> 00:39:36,400 [Kenny] Rotator doing some serious damage on Fusion. 822 00:39:36,590 --> 00:39:38,980 Both these teams need a win here. 823 00:39:39,180 --> 00:39:41,150 [Chris] You saw a small puff of smoke released 824 00:39:41,350 --> 00:39:43,150 from the vertical weapon of Fusion there. 825 00:39:43,350 --> 00:39:45,570 Reese Ewert's trouble with overheating 826 00:39:45,770 --> 00:39:48,330 and this robot catching fire, they are well-documented. 827 00:39:48,530 --> 00:39:51,910 Come on, Victor. Come on. 828 00:39:52,110 --> 00:39:54,430 [Chris] Fusion's horizontal blade back up to full speed. 829 00:39:54,630 --> 00:39:56,080 Rotator hanging back. 830 00:39:56,280 --> 00:39:58,430 No life from the vertical weapon of Fusion. 831 00:39:58,630 --> 00:40:00,640 [Kenny] Yeah, and this has been an issue for him. 832 00:40:00,840 --> 00:40:02,880 Running both of those weapons 833 00:40:03,080 --> 00:40:03,950 causes an insane amount of heat 834 00:40:04,150 --> 00:40:05,600 inside of Fusion. 835 00:40:05,800 --> 00:40:07,290 And oh, my God. No! Oh! 836 00:40:07,490 --> 00:40:09,910 There's a fire. Here we go again. 837 00:40:10,110 --> 00:40:12,430 [Chris] No, no, no, no. Oh! 838 00:40:12,630 --> 00:40:13,950 We've got major sparks. 839 00:40:14,150 --> 00:40:16,570 A little bit of a fire under Fusion. 840 00:40:16,770 --> 00:40:18,640 Rotator trying to go in for the kill. 841 00:40:18,840 --> 00:40:21,400 [Kenny] Uh-oh. And Fusion is not moving, Chris. 842 00:40:21,590 --> 00:40:23,050 The weapon is spinning 843 00:40:23,250 --> 00:40:25,500 but the bot is broken. 844 00:40:25,700 --> 00:40:27,670 [Chris] And they'll be counted out. 845 00:40:27,870 --> 00:40:31,950 Reese Ewert's Fusion will fall to one in three. 846 00:40:32,150 --> 00:40:36,050 Will it fall out of play-off contention? 847 00:40:36,250 --> 00:40:38,880 That is the question moving forward. 848 00:40:39,080 --> 00:40:40,890 Whoo! 849 00:40:42,720 --> 00:40:44,170 Whoo! 850 00:40:49,100 --> 00:40:52,080 [Chris] Kenny, so much riding on this fight, 851 00:40:52,280 --> 00:40:54,950 and I have to imagine Victor and Reese 852 00:40:55,150 --> 00:40:56,670 collectively held their breath 853 00:40:56,870 --> 00:40:58,120 on that incredible opening shot. 854 00:40:58,320 --> 00:41:00,020 [Kenny] Yeah, Fusion with the tail whip, 855 00:41:00,220 --> 00:41:03,260 into the plow, goes flying across the box. 856 00:41:03,460 --> 00:41:06,360 Rotator also looked a little stunned after that hit. 857 00:41:06,560 --> 00:41:08,910 But Victor did a great job re-engaging. 858 00:41:09,110 --> 00:41:11,980 [Chris] Rotator landing some additional shots. 859 00:41:12,180 --> 00:41:13,500 Started pushing Fusion around. 860 00:41:13,700 --> 00:41:17,080 And then Reese's arch rival made an appearance, Kenny. 861 00:41:17,280 --> 00:41:19,290 [Kenny] The Fusion inferno is back. 862 00:41:19,490 --> 00:41:20,740 Just a small one here. 863 00:41:20,940 --> 00:41:22,260 Because the bot was inverted, 864 00:41:22,460 --> 00:41:24,400 those motors were working overtime, 865 00:41:24,590 --> 00:41:25,980 grinding away on the floor. 866 00:41:26,180 --> 00:41:27,740 Took the worst of those 867 00:41:27,940 --> 00:41:31,080 big exchanges, and Fusion couldn't fight through. 868 00:41:31,280 --> 00:41:34,120 [Chris] ROTATOR with the horizontal kiss off, 869 00:41:34,320 --> 00:41:37,620 and the golden bolt goes two and two. 870 00:41:39,240 --> 00:41:43,500 Victor Soto, that is a big-time victory. You needed that. 871 00:41:43,700 --> 00:41:45,510 I needed it. Yes, absolutely. 872 00:41:48,510 --> 00:41:49,950 All right. Break down the strategy for us. 873 00:41:50,150 --> 00:41:53,530 Okay, yeah. So tried to go plough first, or fingers first, 874 00:41:53,730 --> 00:41:55,460 and buy some time for our weapon to spin up. 875 00:41:55,660 --> 00:41:58,150 We were having some issues getting it spun up to speed before the match. 876 00:41:58,350 --> 00:42:03,020 And it just seems like just those impacts, for some reason, went our way, 877 00:42:03,220 --> 00:42:05,460 even though he hit us with its horizontal on the forks, 878 00:42:05,660 --> 00:42:07,910 which are not designed to take sideways hits. 879 00:42:08,110 --> 00:42:10,150 So I think we got some lucky contacts there. 880 00:42:10,350 --> 00:42:12,770 Got us some time so spin up and then start attacking. 881 00:42:12,970 --> 00:42:16,840 Victor, you're two and two. You just beat a very dangerous robot in Fusion. 882 00:42:17,040 --> 00:42:19,360 Is this enough to get it to the top 32 in your opinion? 883 00:42:19,560 --> 00:42:21,080 I think so. I think we can get in, 884 00:42:21,280 --> 00:42:22,500 and I think we can go to the end. 885 00:42:22,700 --> 00:42:24,120 We just need to get in. 886 00:42:24,320 --> 00:42:27,050 [audience cheer] 887 00:42:27,250 --> 00:42:29,840 [Chris] Well, that was a great turnaround. Congratulations on the win. 888 00:42:30,040 --> 00:42:31,620 Thank you. 889 00:42:35,130 --> 00:42:38,220 [Chris] Reese, another tough loss. How you doing, bud? 890 00:42:38,420 --> 00:42:40,340 Oh, it's been a rough day. 891 00:42:42,410 --> 00:42:44,640 On the walk over here, there was a homeless guy, 892 00:42:44,840 --> 00:42:48,430 and, well, he tried giving me money. 893 00:42:48,630 --> 00:42:50,570 [laughter] 894 00:42:50,770 --> 00:42:54,260 Oh, man. So what went wrong out there? 895 00:42:54,460 --> 00:42:58,330 Well, I kind of got inverted, Top-Gun-style, 896 00:42:58,530 --> 00:43:01,530 and I don't work so well upside down. 897 00:43:01,730 --> 00:43:05,460 Do you feel like you've made a big imprint on the selection committee 898 00:43:05,660 --> 00:43:07,050 to crack the round of 32? 899 00:43:07,250 --> 00:43:09,810 I think so. I mean, ROTATOR's a good bot. 900 00:43:10,010 --> 00:43:13,770 It's not a big loss. I mean, they're a good bot. 901 00:43:13,970 --> 00:43:16,120 They had a tough season. They've been having problems, 902 00:43:16,320 --> 00:43:20,430 and, well, they messed me up pretty good. 903 00:43:20,630 --> 00:43:22,050 [Chris] Well, Reese, you always bring it. 904 00:43:22,250 --> 00:43:25,190 We'll see if you can sneak in to the round of 32. Good luck. 905 00:43:25,390 --> 00:43:26,890 Thank you. 906 00:43:35,310 --> 00:43:38,330 [Chris] All right, Kenny. Both these robots were one and two coming in. 907 00:43:38,530 --> 00:43:41,500 Obviously, you get to two and two, you feel so much better. 908 00:43:41,700 --> 00:43:44,430 So Victor Soto, I don't know if he can breathe a sigh of relief, 909 00:43:44,630 --> 00:43:45,910 but at least he's feeling better. 910 00:43:46,110 --> 00:43:50,360 He needed this. He defeated a very dangerous robot in Fusion. 911 00:43:50,560 --> 00:43:51,530 He did it by knockout. 912 00:43:51,730 --> 00:43:53,500 That's gonna impress the selection committee, for sure. 913 00:43:53,700 --> 00:43:55,460 [Chris] In the meantime, Reese Ewert and Fusion- 914 00:43:55,660 --> 00:43:56,600 they sit in here at one and three. 915 00:43:56,800 --> 00:43:58,570 Very difficult strength to schedule. 916 00:43:58,770 --> 00:44:01,050 It's weird to say, but I think far and away, 917 00:44:01,250 --> 00:44:03,430 this is the best version of Fusion we've ever seen. 918 00:44:03,630 --> 00:44:06,710 [Kenny] When they are running well, they are very dangerous. 919 00:44:06,910 --> 00:44:09,710 They can defeat a lot of teams by knockout. 920 00:44:09,910 --> 00:44:13,600 Reese is gonna be watching these fights closely over the next few weeks 921 00:44:13,800 --> 00:44:15,500 leading up to the bracket reveal. 922 00:44:15,700 --> 00:44:18,220 He wants a lot of other good teams to fall to one and three 923 00:44:18,420 --> 00:44:22,220 so he could point to his own tough schedule and his highlights and say, 924 00:44:22,420 --> 00:44:24,910 "See? You want me in the play-offs." 925 00:44:25,110 --> 00:44:26,570 [Chris] All right. Coming up next. 926 00:44:26,770 --> 00:44:29,430 Skorpios taking on Ribbot. 927 00:44:29,630 --> 00:44:33,120 The pair of veteran bot-builders going at it with something to prove. 928 00:44:33,320 --> 00:44:35,360 If Ribbot can win number one. 929 00:44:35,560 --> 00:44:38,270 That's coming your way next here on BattleBots. 930 00:44:48,720 --> 00:44:50,120 [Chris] Welcome back toBattleBots. 931 00:44:50,320 --> 00:44:54,020 Up next, we've got a match-up between Skorpios and Ribbot. 932 00:44:54,220 --> 00:44:58,910 Skorpios sits at two and one, coming off a tough loss to SawBlaze. 933 00:44:59,110 --> 00:45:03,050 Zach Lytle and Diana Tarlson's play-off hopes still very much alive. 934 00:45:03,250 --> 00:45:07,980 But it is team Ribbot that has its back against the wall. 935 00:45:08,180 --> 00:45:10,290 No idea what's happened to Ribbot. None. 936 00:45:10,490 --> 00:45:11,810 A season ago, 937 00:45:12,010 --> 00:45:14,020 they went into the tournament as the number two overall seed. 938 00:45:14,220 --> 00:45:17,770 Right now, their records sits at 0 and three. 939 00:45:17,970 --> 00:45:19,600 The play-offs start today. 940 00:45:19,800 --> 00:45:23,260 [Kenny] Yeah, and if it weren't for their pedigree and grueling schedule, 941 00:45:23,460 --> 00:45:24,950 I'd already say that they're out. 942 00:45:25,150 --> 00:45:27,840 They need a big win, probably a KO, 943 00:45:28,040 --> 00:45:30,400 but can't close the book on them just yet. 944 00:45:30,590 --> 00:45:33,710 [Chris] And it sounds like David Jin's team is using everything in the playbook, 945 00:45:33,910 --> 00:45:36,220 including a little gamesmanship 946 00:45:36,420 --> 00:45:38,430 to give them the edge in this fight. 947 00:45:38,630 --> 00:45:43,510 The winner by unanimous decision is... 948 00:45:45,370 --> 00:45:47,950 - ...Jackpot! - [cheering] 949 00:45:48,150 --> 00:45:51,080 [David] Obviously, this season isn't going exactly how we want it to go. 950 00:45:51,280 --> 00:45:52,980 This is our final chance, right. 951 00:45:53,180 --> 00:45:55,430 This is code red. This is every alarm is going off. 952 00:45:55,630 --> 00:45:57,150 If we don't win this match-up, 953 00:45:57,350 --> 00:46:00,620 we are finishing our qualifiers zero and four. 954 00:46:02,340 --> 00:46:04,600 We're not the best undercutter out there. 955 00:46:04,800 --> 00:46:06,290 We're not the best vertical spinner out there. 956 00:46:06,490 --> 00:46:08,120 But we are both, and that's what makes us unique. 957 00:46:08,320 --> 00:46:10,080 We're probably gonna need to clamp this. 958 00:46:10,280 --> 00:46:11,400 When opponents have to prepare for us, 959 00:46:11,590 --> 00:46:13,430 they don't really know what they should configure for. 960 00:46:13,630 --> 00:46:15,500 They don't know if they should configure for a vertical spinner 961 00:46:15,700 --> 00:46:17,740 or a horizontal spinner. 962 00:46:17,940 --> 00:46:20,810 However, with Skorpios, that team is so prepared and has so much experience. 963 00:46:21,010 --> 00:46:24,710 They actually have multiple robots ready to go. 964 00:46:24,910 --> 00:46:27,150 We're confident that we prepared what we could for the match-up. 965 00:46:27,350 --> 00:46:30,950 It is do or die now. This is our last shot. 966 00:46:31,150 --> 00:46:35,290 Don't lose. Don't lose. That's it. At this point, don't lose. 967 00:46:35,490 --> 00:46:36,740 [croaks] 968 00:46:36,940 --> 00:46:39,120 [Kenny] I love Ribbot's unpredictability, 969 00:46:39,320 --> 00:46:42,500 knowing they can swap weapons with only four bolts on the bot. 970 00:46:42,700 --> 00:46:47,050 It's so effective throwing other teams off, but I will say this, Chris. 971 00:46:47,250 --> 00:46:51,400 Zach and Diana may not know if Ribbot's going horizontal or vertical, 972 00:46:51,590 --> 00:46:53,460 but they are some clever veterans, 973 00:46:53,660 --> 00:46:55,460 and they're gonna be prepared for anything. 974 00:46:55,660 --> 00:46:59,880 [Chris] Well, we have a real chess match brewing here in a high-stakes fight. 975 00:47:00,080 --> 00:47:01,500 It's gonna be fun to see how this plays out. 976 00:47:01,700 --> 00:47:05,190 Everything's on the line for team Ribbot tonight. 977 00:47:05,390 --> 00:47:08,060 Let's check it out. Faruq. 978 00:47:11,440 --> 00:47:12,980 [Faruq raps] In the red square, 979 00:47:13,180 --> 00:47:17,190 this team came to World Championships VII looking for a win. 980 00:47:17,390 --> 00:47:21,950 When I look at them, I think of Se7en,that movie about the seven deadly sins. 981 00:47:22,150 --> 00:47:25,500 They're a glutton for punishment and have no shortage of pride. 982 00:47:25,700 --> 00:47:26,770 When they unleash their wrath, 983 00:47:26,970 --> 00:47:28,980 everyone in the pits runs and hides. 984 00:47:29,180 --> 00:47:33,050 I don't envy their opponents because if they slob, they're taking an L. 985 00:47:33,250 --> 00:47:34,980 This team lusts after destruction, 986 00:47:35,180 --> 00:47:37,710 and that way, they're greedy as hell. 987 00:47:37,910 --> 00:47:41,670 What's in the box? What's in the box? 988 00:47:41,870 --> 00:47:46,930 It's your dead robot, courtesy of Skorpios. 989 00:47:49,510 --> 00:47:52,290 [chanting] Skorpios! Skorpios! Skorpios! 990 00:47:52,490 --> 00:47:54,950 [Chris] Okay. Here's Zach and Diana walking their bot out, 991 00:47:55,150 --> 00:47:58,840 and it looks like they've gone with their anti-vertical configuration. 992 00:47:59,040 --> 00:48:00,190 Is that right, Kenny? 993 00:48:00,390 --> 00:48:03,080 [Kenny] Yeah, with the long forks and smaller front wedge. 994 00:48:03,280 --> 00:48:06,430 It's meant to get under and deflect a vertical. 995 00:48:06,630 --> 00:48:11,080 It's new for this season and did help them beat Jackpot a few weeks ago, 996 00:48:11,280 --> 00:48:13,360 but if they did guess wrong, and Ribbot goes horizontal, 997 00:48:13,560 --> 00:48:17,880 those forks could get ripped up real quick. 998 00:48:18,080 --> 00:48:21,480 [chanting] Skorpios! Skorpios! Skorpios! 999 00:48:27,410 --> 00:48:28,670 [Faruq raps] In the blue square, 1000 00:48:28,870 --> 00:48:32,430 this next bot will jump around till you're in a house of pain, 1001 00:48:32,630 --> 00:48:35,840 so pack it up, pack it in, and run if you're sane. 1002 00:48:36,040 --> 00:48:38,770 Word to your mom. This bot, it embalms 1003 00:48:38,970 --> 00:48:41,670 your body for free after it kills without qualms. 1004 00:48:41,870 --> 00:48:44,600 It came to get down, it came to get down, 1005 00:48:44,800 --> 00:48:49,680 so get out your seat and run! It's Ribbot! 1006 00:48:54,370 --> 00:48:57,500 [Chris] David Jin, captain of Ribbot there on the right, 1007 00:48:57,700 --> 00:49:00,330 leading out his crew from WPI. 1008 00:49:00,530 --> 00:49:03,530 And look at this! They did go vertical, Kenny. 1009 00:49:03,730 --> 00:49:06,810 [Kenny] Yeah, looks like Zach and Diana guessed correctly, 1010 00:49:07,010 --> 00:49:11,020 which means David will need to rely on Ribbot's speed to get around to the sides 1011 00:49:11,220 --> 00:49:12,050 of Skorpios. 1012 00:49:12,250 --> 00:49:14,050 If he tries to go head-to-head, 1013 00:49:14,250 --> 00:49:17,120 Skorpios is set up to control and push them around. 1014 00:49:17,320 --> 00:49:19,860 If that happens, the season's over. 1015 00:49:26,720 --> 00:49:28,080 [Chris] Let's take a quick look 1016 00:49:28,280 --> 00:49:30,120 at who the builders like in this one. 1017 00:49:30,320 --> 00:49:35,880 Okay. Last year's number two overall seed still getting some love back in the pits. 1018 00:49:36,080 --> 00:49:37,980 [Kenny] Well, Chris, here's a little insight 1019 00:49:38,180 --> 00:49:41,290 into why Ribbot probably went with their vertical weapon. 1020 00:49:41,490 --> 00:49:47,430 In 28 career matches, Skorpios has a 73% win rate against horizontal spinners. 1021 00:49:47,630 --> 00:49:51,400 - Against verticals, just 47%. - [Chris] Ah, makes sense, then. 1022 00:49:51,590 --> 00:49:55,410 It's a team full of engineers. Of course they're playing the odds. 1023 00:50:00,410 --> 00:50:02,770 [robotic voice] Robots activate. 1024 00:50:02,970 --> 00:50:04,860 [audience cheer] 1025 00:50:09,200 --> 00:50:13,000 [audience chant] Ribbot! Ribbot! Ribbot! Ribbot! 1026 00:50:14,750 --> 00:50:17,220 [robotic voice] Red team, ready? 1027 00:50:17,420 --> 00:50:21,150 [audience cheer] 1028 00:50:21,350 --> 00:50:25,530 [robotic voice] Blue team, ready? 1029 00:50:25,730 --> 00:50:27,960 [audience cheer] 1030 00:50:34,720 --> 00:50:37,890 [audience chant] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 1031 00:50:55,860 --> 00:50:59,020 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 1032 00:50:59,220 --> 00:51:03,810 The two bots connect, and Skorpios just overpowers Ribbot. 1033 00:51:04,010 --> 00:51:05,430 Zach Lytle pins him against the wall. 1034 00:51:05,630 --> 00:51:07,050 Might be lining up a shot. 1035 00:51:07,250 --> 00:51:08,840 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] And Skorpios draws first blood, 1036 00:51:09,040 --> 00:51:11,670 Not how David Jin wanted to start this one. 1037 00:51:11,870 --> 00:51:16,050 [Kenny] Yeah, Ribbot's back literally against the wall here 1038 00:51:16,250 --> 00:51:18,190 and facing a legendary team in Skorpios. 1039 00:51:18,390 --> 00:51:20,740 They need this one. There's a good shot by Ribbot. 1040 00:51:20,940 --> 00:51:23,400 [Chris] Yeah, nice reversal there by David Jin. 1041 00:51:23,590 --> 00:51:25,840 [Kenny] Oh, Chris, did you see the chain fall off 1042 00:51:26,040 --> 00:51:29,640 of the weapon on Skorpios? That is not good. 1043 00:51:29,840 --> 00:51:30,740 [Chris] Looks like the chain hit the hammer saw, 1044 00:51:30,940 --> 00:51:32,430 but Zach Lytle's not backing down. 1045 00:51:32,630 --> 00:51:35,020 Good job pushing Ribbot into a short corner. 1046 00:51:35,220 --> 00:51:37,120 [Kenny] Yeah. Skorpios has to shift their gameplan 1047 00:51:37,320 --> 00:51:38,810 to be all about control now. 1048 00:51:39,010 --> 00:51:42,950 [Chris] Nice job by Ribbot, getting a few shots into Skorpios' forks. 1049 00:51:43,150 --> 00:51:46,190 - Oh! - [Kenny] This is a huge opportunity for team Ribbot 1050 00:51:46,390 --> 00:51:48,600 to take advantage, and, boy, are they right now! 1051 00:51:48,800 --> 00:51:51,710 Just cutting up the underbelly of Skorpios. 1052 00:51:51,910 --> 00:51:53,360 Whoa! 1053 00:51:53,560 --> 00:51:57,810 [Chris] And that weapon on Ribbot! It is fierce. It is fully-functional. 1054 00:51:58,010 --> 00:52:00,980 And it is doing some damage to Skorpios in the corner. 1055 00:52:01,180 --> 00:52:03,640 [Kenny] Yeah, David Jin's really taking control here. 1056 00:52:03,840 --> 00:52:05,460 Zach Lytle needs to turn things around 1057 00:52:05,660 --> 00:52:07,570 and get Ribbot's back against the wall. 1058 00:52:07,770 --> 00:52:09,290 [Chris] Well, both bots are staying aggressive. 1059 00:52:09,490 --> 00:52:11,530 Skorpios hasn't given up just yet. 1060 00:52:11,730 --> 00:52:15,150 An excellent move, putting Ribbot right under the pulverizer. 1061 00:52:15,350 --> 00:52:18,600 [Kenny] Yeah, but Skorpios might be the one in trouble now, Chris. 1062 00:52:18,800 --> 00:52:21,080 [Chris] Ribbot trying to chew on those tires. 1063 00:52:21,280 --> 00:52:23,050 And it looks like he got the back left one, Kenny. 1064 00:52:23,250 --> 00:52:25,260 [Kenny] And I'll tell you what. 1065 00:52:25,460 --> 00:52:28,020 They're gonna need a knockout to impress the selection committee, 1066 00:52:28,220 --> 00:52:31,640 and they are definitely trying to go for a knockout here. 1067 00:52:31,840 --> 00:52:36,220 [Chris] I'm curious whether or not Zach Lytle can make it another minute. 1068 00:52:36,420 --> 00:52:38,770 I mean, look at that left tire. 1069 00:52:38,970 --> 00:52:40,740 That thing is just shredded. 1070 00:52:40,940 --> 00:52:43,080 [Kenny] Yeah, and Zach Lytle's doing everything he can 1071 00:52:43,280 --> 00:52:45,080 to try and keep that plough pointed forward, 1072 00:52:45,280 --> 00:52:47,220 but Ribbot's just not letting up. 1073 00:52:47,420 --> 00:52:50,950 [Chris] Just a dominant performance so far by David Jin's squad. 1074 00:52:51,150 --> 00:52:54,570 [Kenny] Chris, if they hang on and end up making the round of 32, 1075 00:52:54,770 --> 00:52:58,530 this is a team that could be a major bracket buster come tournament time. 1076 00:52:58,730 --> 00:53:02,290 [Chris] Zach Lytle's bot in Skorpios is not functional at this point. 1077 00:53:02,490 --> 00:53:05,330 - Let's go! - [Chris] Ribbot doing an amazing job 1078 00:53:05,530 --> 00:53:06,740 - staring him down. - Four... 1079 00:53:06,940 --> 00:53:08,430 - ...three, two, one. - [Chris] They're for the win by knockout. 1080 00:53:08,630 --> 00:53:12,670 The question is: at one and three, have they done enough 1081 00:53:12,870 --> 00:53:15,530 to advance to the round of 32? 1082 00:53:15,730 --> 00:53:17,680 [cheering] 1083 00:53:22,550 --> 00:53:26,190 [David] Yeah! Knockout! Let's go! 1084 00:53:26,390 --> 00:53:27,960 Thanks. 1085 00:53:31,440 --> 00:53:34,600 [Chris] Both these veteran squads in must-win mode 1086 00:53:34,800 --> 00:53:39,190 came out locking horns like a couple of grizzled old bucks, Kenny. 1087 00:53:39,390 --> 00:53:42,570 [Kenny] Yeah. Sort of playing 'Who is gonna flinch first?' early on. 1088 00:53:42,770 --> 00:53:44,740 Skorpios eventually provided an opening, 1089 00:53:44,940 --> 00:53:47,600 and Ribbot landed this nasty combo. 1090 00:53:47,800 --> 00:53:52,080 [Chris] Skorpios losing a chain in the exchange, and the hammer saw was kaput. 1091 00:53:52,280 --> 00:53:55,810 A rare and critical driving error from Zach Lytle. 1092 00:53:56,010 --> 00:53:59,330 [Kenny] This was another really disappointing outing from Skorpios, 1093 00:53:59,530 --> 00:54:01,530 but I don't wanna take anything away from Ribbot. 1094 00:54:01,730 --> 00:54:06,500 Their vertical disk was active all fight and tore Skorpios to shreds. 1095 00:54:06,700 --> 00:54:08,950 [Chris] David Jin and team Ribbot, 1096 00:54:09,150 --> 00:54:10,740 they have suffered all season long 1097 00:54:10,940 --> 00:54:13,820 wanting to put on a show, and, boy, did they deliver. 1098 00:54:15,340 --> 00:54:17,460 [audience cheer] 1099 00:54:17,660 --> 00:54:20,220 [Chris] David Jin, congratulations. 1100 00:54:20,420 --> 00:54:23,220 David, you knew you needed a win. 1101 00:54:23,420 --> 00:54:25,080 What were you thinking coming into this fight? 1102 00:54:25,280 --> 00:54:27,080 Oh, we were really, really nervous. 1103 00:54:27,280 --> 00:54:28,880 Skorpios was doing so well this year. 1104 00:54:29,080 --> 00:54:32,600 We knew that there's such a huge risk of them sniping our chains, 1105 00:54:32,800 --> 00:54:33,950 sniping our drive chains. Oh, sorry. 1106 00:54:34,150 --> 00:54:35,600 Sniping our drive chains, sniping our weapon belts. 1107 00:54:35,800 --> 00:54:37,020 Anything could go wrong. 1108 00:54:37,220 --> 00:54:39,670 Everything seems to have been going wrong for us this season. 1109 00:54:39,870 --> 00:54:42,740 It feels really nice. I hope you can see it in the whole team. 1110 00:54:42,940 --> 00:54:44,430 We were really waiting for this one. 1111 00:54:44,630 --> 00:54:46,400 [Kenny] Yeah. Huge difference in your robot, man. 1112 00:54:46,590 --> 00:54:49,360 What was the gameplan here for Skorpios? 1113 00:54:49,560 --> 00:54:51,330 We took a look at all the other teams at what they're doing, 1114 00:54:51,530 --> 00:54:53,640 and we decided if you have a lot of force, 1115 00:54:53,840 --> 00:54:54,980 you probably can pull off a win, 1116 00:54:55,180 --> 00:54:56,740 so we just added as many as we could fit. 1117 00:54:56,940 --> 00:55:01,500 That was the whole strategy. We could barely drive, and we just went with that. 1118 00:55:01,700 --> 00:55:02,950 So, you look at your strength of schedule, 1119 00:55:03,150 --> 00:55:05,330 even though you sit at one and three. 1120 00:55:05,530 --> 00:55:07,120 Do you think that you've done enough 1121 00:55:07,320 --> 00:55:09,430 to earn a spot in the round of 32? 1122 00:55:09,630 --> 00:55:12,740 I think our schedule had some surprise contenders in there. 1123 00:55:12,940 --> 00:55:14,260 I think Claw Viper surprised everyone with their performance. 1124 00:55:14,460 --> 00:55:16,670 Witch Doctor's Witch Doctor. Everybody knows them. 1125 00:55:16,870 --> 00:55:19,500 I hope that they don't take those losses too harshly, 1126 00:55:19,700 --> 00:55:22,220 and I hope they give us some weight for a knockout on Skorpios. 1127 00:55:22,420 --> 00:55:24,430 Man, amazing performance there. Way to come back 1128 00:55:24,630 --> 00:55:26,460 - Congratulations. - Thank you so much. Thank you. 1129 00:55:26,660 --> 00:55:28,370 [audience cheer] 1130 00:55:29,310 --> 00:55:31,890 Good fight. 1131 00:55:36,410 --> 00:55:39,460 Well, Kenny, Ribbot had to make a stand tonight, 1132 00:55:39,660 --> 00:55:40,840 and that's exactly what happened. 1133 00:55:41,040 --> 00:55:42,530 That's how you come back in the season, 1134 00:55:42,730 --> 00:55:46,770 and that's how you prove to the selection committee that you deserve a spot. 1135 00:55:46,970 --> 00:55:51,050 [Chris] And for Skorpios, not a great ending to the qualifiers. 1136 00:55:51,250 --> 00:55:53,600 They limp in at two and two. 1137 00:55:53,800 --> 00:55:56,120 [Kenny] Yeah. We'll see how these final fights shake out, 1138 00:55:56,320 --> 00:55:58,400 but that's a second straight ugly loss, 1139 00:55:58,590 --> 00:56:01,500 and it could put their post-season chances in jeopardy. 1140 00:56:01,700 --> 00:56:03,330 Remember, this team started two and 0. 1141 00:56:03,530 --> 00:56:07,020 This had been a long, hard fall for Skorpios. 1142 00:56:07,220 --> 00:56:08,360 [Chris] All right. When we come back, 1143 00:56:08,560 --> 00:56:11,430 it is a pair of rookie robots going at it 1144 00:56:11,630 --> 00:56:13,670 from the exhibition field, if you will. 1145 00:56:13,870 --> 00:56:17,270 Terrortops, Dragon King coming your way next. 1146 00:56:29,310 --> 00:56:31,120 All right. We continue on here on BattleBots. 1147 00:56:31,320 --> 00:56:33,460 And we are now just one fight away 1148 00:56:33,660 --> 00:56:35,050 from tonight's marquee match-up 1149 00:56:35,250 --> 00:56:37,460 between the compact killer, Copperhead 1150 00:56:37,660 --> 00:56:40,500 and the spectacular rookie, RIPperoni. 1151 00:56:40,700 --> 00:56:43,740 Not a lot of us would have believed the pizza bot 1152 00:56:43,940 --> 00:56:45,980 would be headlining a fight card this late in the season. 1153 00:56:46,180 --> 00:56:48,020 It's a well-deserved honor. 1154 00:56:48,220 --> 00:56:51,050 There's a real glow around team RIPperoni, but tonight, 1155 00:56:51,250 --> 00:56:54,170 they are walking into the snake pit. 1156 00:56:57,410 --> 00:56:59,720 [Faruq] It's Copperhead! 1157 00:57:01,790 --> 00:57:03,950 Copperhead is a perfect specimen. 1158 00:57:04,150 --> 00:57:06,880 It's just a tank. It's a little brick of a robot. 1159 00:57:07,080 --> 00:57:08,820 It's just really well balanced. 1160 00:57:09,820 --> 00:57:11,640 We have a lot higher durability 1161 00:57:11,840 --> 00:57:13,080 than a lot of the other robots, 1162 00:57:13,280 --> 00:57:16,060 but at the same time, our weapon does massive amounts of damage. 1163 00:57:18,510 --> 00:57:20,080 [commentators exclaim] 1164 00:57:20,280 --> 00:57:23,360 [Chris] Copperhead can destroy it with one shot. 1165 00:57:23,560 --> 00:57:25,050 The other robots go out in a body bag, 1166 00:57:25,250 --> 00:57:28,080 and we just wheel the car back to the pits and charge the batteries. 1167 00:57:28,280 --> 00:57:30,050 [commentators exclaim] 1168 00:57:30,250 --> 00:57:32,000 [Luke] There's no other robot I'd wanna drive. 1169 00:57:34,270 --> 00:57:38,290 Now that we're three and 0, we're gonna make it to the round at 32. 1170 00:57:38,490 --> 00:57:42,240 Now it's just the question: how high are we gonna get ranked? 1171 00:57:44,130 --> 00:57:46,510 [Faruq] RIPperoni! 1172 00:57:47,480 --> 00:57:49,840 The fight with HiJinx was fantastic. 1173 00:57:50,040 --> 00:57:52,530 RIPperoni actually threw HiJinx at me 1174 00:57:52,730 --> 00:57:54,150 in the first five seconds of the fight. 1175 00:57:54,350 --> 00:57:56,060 [all exclaim] 1176 00:57:58,480 --> 00:58:01,600 That freaked me out a little, but we were able to get it back together 1177 00:58:01,800 --> 00:58:03,620 and deliver a good match. 1178 00:58:04,960 --> 00:58:08,600 - Let's go! Whoo! - [cheering] 1179 00:58:08,800 --> 00:58:11,400 [Anna] Winning two fights in a row really solidifies us 1180 00:58:11,590 --> 00:58:14,120 as a team that's here for a reason. 1181 00:58:14,320 --> 00:58:17,330 We're definitely looking ahead to the tournament. 1182 00:58:17,530 --> 00:58:21,240 We're starting to plan out what parts to save and what parts we can use. 1183 00:58:22,930 --> 00:58:25,260 Just starting to strategize a little bit, which is new for us. 1184 00:58:25,460 --> 00:58:27,980 We're very into, like, just throwing stuff at the wall 1185 00:58:28,180 --> 00:58:31,200 and seeing what sticks, but time to start thinking a little more. 1186 00:58:32,130 --> 00:58:34,950 Copperhead is an absolute brick. 1187 00:58:35,150 --> 00:58:37,750 So there's nothing for RIPperoni to tear off. 1188 00:58:39,100 --> 00:58:40,770 We are gonna be avoiding the weapon. 1189 00:58:40,970 --> 00:58:42,770 The weapon stores as much energy as ours. 1190 00:58:42,970 --> 00:58:45,460 So going weapon to weapon would be, 1191 00:58:45,660 --> 00:58:49,400 while epic, a little dangerous for RIPperoni. 1192 00:58:49,590 --> 00:58:53,050 RIPperoni is an amazing robot. 1193 00:58:53,250 --> 00:58:55,080 I think there's gonna be a lot of chaos, 1194 00:58:55,280 --> 00:58:57,200 and we've seen what they did to End Game. 1195 00:58:59,480 --> 00:59:01,050 Their weapon does massive damage, 1196 00:59:01,250 --> 00:59:04,050 and if we give them the wrong opportunity to hit us, 1197 00:59:04,250 --> 00:59:06,000 it could be devastating for Copperhead. 1198 00:59:08,000 --> 00:59:11,500 To beat them, we're gonna have to wait for Luke to make a mistake, 1199 00:59:11,700 --> 00:59:13,500 and we would charge the wheel and rip it off. 1200 00:59:13,700 --> 00:59:16,360 But Luke is a fantastic driver. 1201 00:59:16,560 --> 00:59:20,330 So I think we're gonna end up weapon on weapon, 1202 00:59:20,530 --> 00:59:22,270 and one of us is going into the ceiling. 1203 00:59:24,370 --> 00:59:27,240 I know a lot of teams have infinite configurations. 1204 00:59:29,310 --> 00:59:31,130 That's not how Copperhead does it. 1205 00:59:33,240 --> 00:59:34,860 We just go in there, and we smash. 1206 00:59:37,130 --> 00:59:39,310 [Anna] This is two very destructive robots, 1207 00:59:40,720 --> 00:59:44,100 and I think the fight is gonna end in carnage. 1208 00:59:52,860 --> 00:59:55,120 [Chris] Copperhead with a chance of perfection, 1209 00:59:55,320 --> 01:00:00,260 and we'll find out if the pizza bot is ready for prime time. 1210 01:00:00,460 --> 01:00:04,530 All right. Shifting gears. We've had a lot of fun this season, 1211 01:00:04,730 --> 01:00:07,640 watching a collection of bot prospects audition their designs 1212 01:00:07,840 --> 01:00:10,770 in the one and only BattleBox in the world. 1213 01:00:10,970 --> 01:00:13,080 Remember, these are up-and-coming teams 1214 01:00:13,280 --> 01:00:16,500 with dreams of one day joining the big leagues here at BattleBots. 1215 01:00:16,700 --> 01:00:20,600 That continues right now with Dragon King and Terrortops, 1216 01:00:20,800 --> 01:00:22,770 two very cool-looking machines. 1217 01:00:22,970 --> 01:00:24,220 Let's dive right in to the action 1218 01:00:24,420 --> 01:00:27,370 and see if these two can leave a lasting impression. 1219 01:00:35,060 --> 01:00:37,710 [robotic voice] Red team, ready? 1220 01:00:37,910 --> 01:00:40,400 - [roars] - [Chris laughs] 1221 01:00:40,590 --> 01:00:43,050 Captain Will Prater of Dragon King. 1222 01:00:43,250 --> 01:00:46,670 Got those duel saws and coming off a win over Doomba, Kenny. 1223 01:00:46,870 --> 01:00:48,500 [Kenny] Yeah, the team loves this bot. 1224 01:00:48,700 --> 01:00:51,910 Look at Zach and Diana shaking off their loss and getting into it. 1225 01:00:52,110 --> 01:00:55,310 Forget Ribbot. It's all about taking on Terrortops. 1226 01:00:56,510 --> 01:00:58,060 [robotic voice] Blue team, ready? 1227 01:01:02,130 --> 01:01:04,150 [Chris] That's 19-year-old Ben Burton. 1228 01:01:04,350 --> 01:01:07,740 Looks like he just came from his other job hatching raptor eggs. 1229 01:01:07,940 --> 01:01:12,530 Terrortops also got a win in its first exhibition match. 1230 01:01:12,730 --> 01:01:14,840 [Kenny] Yeah, the bot has some nice versatility 1231 01:01:15,040 --> 01:01:17,080 with the lifter and vertical disk. 1232 01:01:17,280 --> 01:01:19,330 Showed that off against Slammo!. 1233 01:01:19,530 --> 01:01:23,710 I'm gonna be focusing more on his lasting power and durability in this one. 1234 01:01:23,910 --> 01:01:27,510 To me, that's the ticket to earning a World Championship invite. 1235 01:01:39,790 --> 01:01:42,060 [chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 1236 01:01:44,030 --> 01:01:46,910 [Chris] All right. Dragon King and Terrortops. 1237 01:01:47,110 --> 01:01:48,930 Show us what you got. 1238 01:01:51,930 --> 01:01:54,220 Let the bot battle begin! 1239 01:01:54,420 --> 01:01:55,430 Both bots taking a right turn. 1240 01:01:55,630 --> 01:01:57,740 And we got some sparks! 1241 01:01:57,940 --> 01:02:00,460 [Kenny] Terrortops just missed with that lift again. 1242 01:02:00,660 --> 01:02:02,740 [Chris] Dragon King looking to capitalize, 1243 01:02:02,940 --> 01:02:04,710 moving Terrortops towards the screws. 1244 01:02:04,910 --> 01:02:07,400 Remember, this is a pair of newbie bots 1245 01:02:07,590 --> 01:02:09,360 still getting the feel for the BattleBox, 1246 01:02:09,560 --> 01:02:13,530 with dreams of maybe one day joining our field of 50. 1247 01:02:13,730 --> 01:02:16,050 [Kenny] Dragon King trying to get behind Terrortops 1248 01:02:16,250 --> 01:02:19,430 and saw off those ribs and dino bust. Nice work. 1249 01:02:19,630 --> 01:02:21,710 [Chris] Yeah. 1250 01:02:21,910 --> 01:02:24,260 Using the tread on those wheels, too. 1251 01:02:24,460 --> 01:02:26,500 I like that design. 1252 01:02:26,700 --> 01:02:27,880 - Oh! - [Kenny] Speaking of tread, 1253 01:02:28,080 --> 01:02:30,290 there goes the tread Terrortops, in one shot. 1254 01:02:30,490 --> 01:02:31,290 [Chris chuckles] Okay. 1255 01:02:31,490 --> 01:02:33,080 Strike that from the record, Your Honor. 1256 01:02:33,280 --> 01:02:34,740 [Kenny laughs] 1257 01:02:34,940 --> 01:02:36,290 [Chris] That is a terrible idea. 1258 01:02:36,490 --> 01:02:37,640 I don't know what I was thinking. 1259 01:02:37,840 --> 01:02:39,190 [Kenny chuckles] Oh, no. 1260 01:02:39,390 --> 01:02:42,740 Oh, Dragon King's left side drive is totally shot. 1261 01:02:42,940 --> 01:02:46,640 The vertical disk on Terrortops isn't spinning now, Chris. 1262 01:02:46,840 --> 01:02:49,910 [Chris] Both bots a little punch-drunk after that shot. 1263 01:02:50,110 --> 01:02:51,570 [Kenny] Yeah, Dragon King still able to move, 1264 01:02:51,770 --> 01:02:53,190 but they're kinda circling here 1265 01:02:53,390 --> 01:02:54,840 - and kinda ripe for the taking. - [Chris groans] 1266 01:02:55,040 --> 01:02:57,050 Terrortops, nice lift. 1267 01:02:57,250 --> 01:03:00,330 [Chris] You know, both of these teams won in theirBattleBots debut, 1268 01:03:00,530 --> 01:03:02,640 but, boy, it is something of a new experience 1269 01:03:02,840 --> 01:03:04,360 when you get inside of that Box. 1270 01:03:04,560 --> 01:03:06,430 So you've really got to try and figure out 1271 01:03:06,630 --> 01:03:09,740 exactly how to move your robot the right direction. 1272 01:03:09,940 --> 01:03:10,740 It ain't easy. 1273 01:03:10,940 --> 01:03:12,020 [Kenny] No, and Dragon King... 1274 01:03:12,220 --> 01:03:13,290 Yo, look at that flip. 1275 01:03:13,490 --> 01:03:15,400 Nice little suplex there by Terrortops. 1276 01:03:15,590 --> 01:03:16,530 Beautiful stuff. 1277 01:03:16,730 --> 01:03:17,980 [Chris] Love that! 1278 01:03:18,180 --> 01:03:20,400 Excellent move by Terrortops. 1279 01:03:20,590 --> 01:03:22,400 [Kenny] Great job getting the lifter involved 1280 01:03:22,590 --> 01:03:24,220 with their primary weapon down. 1281 01:03:24,420 --> 01:03:27,190 Dragon King really struggling without that tread. 1282 01:03:27,390 --> 01:03:31,670 Terrortops with a big opportunity to separate itself on the scorecards here. 1283 01:03:31,870 --> 01:03:35,120 [Chris] Dragon King on the merry-go-round just kinda spinning, 1284 01:03:35,320 --> 01:03:37,330 trying to get its bearings. 1285 01:03:37,530 --> 01:03:40,980 [Kenny] Terrortops doing a nice job staying aggressive. 1286 01:03:41,180 --> 01:03:44,050 - That's gonna play well with the judges. - [Chris groans] 1287 01:03:44,250 --> 01:03:46,220 - Trying to control the fight which was-- - [Chris] There we go. 1288 01:03:46,420 --> 01:03:48,080 - [Kenny] Oh, how about that one? - [audience exclaims] 1289 01:03:48,280 --> 01:03:49,770 [Chris] Nice work by Terrortops. 1290 01:03:49,970 --> 01:03:52,020 Another little mini suplex, if you will. 1291 01:03:52,220 --> 01:03:53,910 Under a minute to go in this clash 1292 01:03:54,110 --> 01:03:56,770 between a mechanical dragon and a dinosaur. 1293 01:03:56,970 --> 01:03:59,360 - Hey, how can you not loveBattleBots? - [audience exclaims] 1294 01:03:59,560 --> 01:04:00,980 [Kenny] A nice flip by Terrortops. 1295 01:04:01,180 --> 01:04:02,810 Ben Burton is locked in. 1296 01:04:03,010 --> 01:04:05,960 You'd think he was resequencing some dino DNA. 1297 01:04:07,130 --> 01:04:08,530 [Chris laughs] 1298 01:04:08,730 --> 01:04:11,220 [Chris] Dragon King really struggling, 1299 01:04:11,420 --> 01:04:13,740 dragging his weapon on the floor, Kenny, 1300 01:04:13,940 --> 01:04:15,640 without one of his treads. 1301 01:04:15,840 --> 01:04:16,950 They're a mess. 1302 01:04:17,150 --> 01:04:19,330 [Kenny] Yeah, not a good sign that it only took one shot 1303 01:04:19,530 --> 01:04:21,270 to pretty much dismantle that tread. 1304 01:04:22,550 --> 01:04:24,710 Terrortops getting some great lifts, 1305 01:04:24,910 --> 01:04:26,570 and it's a good thing for Dragon King 1306 01:04:26,770 --> 01:04:29,360 that that vertical disk spinner isn't activated, 1307 01:04:29,560 --> 01:04:31,290 because this fight would've been over. 1308 01:04:31,490 --> 01:04:32,740 [Chris] Well, this one's starting to look like 1309 01:04:32,940 --> 01:04:35,980 a couple of toddlers punching each other in their sleep. 1310 01:04:36,180 --> 01:04:39,150 Ben Burton and Terrortops still hunting for flips, 1311 01:04:39,350 --> 01:04:41,020 trying to put the finishing touches 1312 01:04:41,220 --> 01:04:42,950 - on a solid performance... - [audience] Five, four, three, 1313 01:04:43,150 --> 01:04:46,430 - two, one! - ...as this one goes to the judges. 1314 01:04:46,630 --> 01:04:48,000 [audience cheering] 1315 01:04:52,240 --> 01:04:55,130 [roaring] 1316 01:04:58,720 --> 01:05:02,290 [Chris] Kenny, Dragon King came out aggressive with those dual saws. 1317 01:05:02,490 --> 01:05:05,770 It's an intimidating look and a pretty cool concept. 1318 01:05:05,970 --> 01:05:08,020 [Kenny] Yeah, both bots with really unique designs. 1319 01:05:08,220 --> 01:05:10,290 Terrortops landed this shot on the treads 1320 01:05:10,490 --> 01:05:13,400 and took out Dragon King's left side drive. 1321 01:05:13,590 --> 01:05:16,020 Also shut down their own disk with that hit. 1322 01:05:16,220 --> 01:05:20,360 [Chris] Terrortops' versatility with that lifter paid off big time. 1323 01:05:20,560 --> 01:05:23,500 Gotta sort of toy around with Dragon King most of the match. 1324 01:05:23,700 --> 01:05:26,400 [Kenny] Terrortops definitely controlled a majority of this fight, 1325 01:05:26,590 --> 01:05:28,360 and doing it for the full three minutes 1326 01:05:28,560 --> 01:05:30,600 is very impressive for a prospect. 1327 01:05:30,800 --> 01:05:34,000 [Chris] If you ask me, Terrortops was dino-mite! 1328 01:05:34,680 --> 01:05:36,260 We'll see if the judges agree. 1329 01:05:36,460 --> 01:05:37,860 [audience cheering] 1330 01:05:39,750 --> 01:05:42,410 The results from the judges are in. 1331 01:05:45,650 --> 01:05:48,790 The winner by unanimous decision is... 1332 01:05:53,720 --> 01:05:55,460 ...Terrortops! 1333 01:05:55,660 --> 01:05:57,170 [all cheering] 1334 01:06:07,820 --> 01:06:10,360 - Congrats. Congrats. - [woman growling] 1335 01:06:10,560 --> 01:06:12,220 [Chris] Hey, good for Terrortops. 1336 01:06:12,420 --> 01:06:13,950 2-0. That's a big deal. 1337 01:06:14,150 --> 01:06:15,020 Absolutely. 1338 01:06:15,220 --> 01:06:18,020 If you're a rookie team coming in here going 2-0, 1339 01:06:18,220 --> 01:06:20,340 trying to prove yourself to get into season eight, 1340 01:06:21,130 --> 01:06:21,790 massive. 1341 01:06:23,130 --> 01:06:24,260 [Chris] All right, still ahead, 1342 01:06:24,460 --> 01:06:25,500 earlier this season, 1343 01:06:25,700 --> 01:06:28,640 RIPperoni pulled off the upset of all upsets 1344 01:06:28,840 --> 01:06:30,360 knocking out End Game. 1345 01:06:30,560 --> 01:06:35,080 Can they end Copperhead's dream of a perfect regular season? 1346 01:06:35,280 --> 01:06:37,650 We'll find out next, here onBattleBots. 1347 01:06:48,750 --> 01:06:51,640 All right, this is a big-time matchup we've got coming your way 1348 01:06:51,840 --> 01:06:53,840 as we return here on BattleBots. 1349 01:06:54,040 --> 01:06:58,290 It is our main event between Copperhead and RIPperoni. 1350 01:06:58,490 --> 01:07:01,080 Copperhead, captained by Luke Quintal, 1351 01:07:01,280 --> 01:07:02,530 3-0 this season, 1352 01:07:02,730 --> 01:07:06,880 looking for the perfect 4-0 regular season record. 1353 01:07:07,080 --> 01:07:08,640 Copperhead is just rolling along. 1354 01:07:08,840 --> 01:07:11,120 They are supremely confident. 1355 01:07:11,320 --> 01:07:13,020 Yeah, absolutely. I mean, they have everything. 1356 01:07:13,220 --> 01:07:15,150 Defensively, they're very sound. 1357 01:07:15,350 --> 01:07:17,530 Offensively, that thing hits extremely hard. 1358 01:07:17,730 --> 01:07:20,150 Luke is driving the heck out of that robot. 1359 01:07:20,350 --> 01:07:21,960 So, yeah, they're firing on all cylinders. 1360 01:07:23,100 --> 01:07:26,020 But beware. The giant killer has arrived. 1361 01:07:26,220 --> 01:07:29,670 RIPperoni, captained by Anna Zolnikov, 1362 01:07:29,870 --> 01:07:31,050 a rookie robot. 1363 01:07:31,250 --> 01:07:33,290 Sure, it lost its first fight of the season. 1364 01:07:33,490 --> 01:07:35,530 But since then, it's ripped off consecutive wins, 1365 01:07:35,730 --> 01:07:38,530 including one against End Game. 1366 01:07:38,730 --> 01:07:41,220 Took out HiJinx in its last match. 1367 01:07:41,420 --> 01:07:45,570 Kenny, a lot of folks think RIPperoni has locked up the Rookie of the Year award. 1368 01:07:45,770 --> 01:07:47,500 But are we getting ahead of ourselves 1369 01:07:47,700 --> 01:07:50,190 declaring this team a Giant Nut contender? 1370 01:07:50,390 --> 01:07:52,840 [Kenny] Well, Copperhead is about 10 steps up from HiJinx, 1371 01:07:53,040 --> 01:07:55,080 so this is going to be a challenge for them. 1372 01:07:55,280 --> 01:07:57,120 You go back to the End Game fight. 1373 01:07:57,320 --> 01:07:59,260 If Jack Barker doesn't get stuck, 1374 01:07:59,460 --> 01:08:02,220 we could be having a completely different conversation. 1375 01:08:02,420 --> 01:08:04,880 [Chris] I'll tell you this, even if they lose tonight, 1376 01:08:05,080 --> 01:08:06,460 they'd finish in 2-2. 1377 01:08:06,660 --> 01:08:09,050 They've had a spectacular debut season, 1378 01:08:09,250 --> 01:08:11,740 and there's no question RIPperoni is gonna be 1379 01:08:11,940 --> 01:08:13,680 a dangerous fixture in this sport. 1380 01:08:14,440 --> 01:08:15,290 [Kenny] Absolutely. 1381 01:08:15,490 --> 01:08:16,980 Everything Anna predicted would happen 1382 01:08:17,180 --> 01:08:19,400 if that flywheel design worked as intended 1383 01:08:19,590 --> 01:08:21,120 has come to fruition. 1384 01:08:21,320 --> 01:08:22,980 The weapon hits with so much power, 1385 01:08:23,180 --> 01:08:25,400 and Fred Moore is not just driving great. 1386 01:08:25,590 --> 01:08:29,500 He's also putting on a show every time he's out there on the driver's deck. 1387 01:08:29,700 --> 01:08:32,290 Can't wait to see what happens in this one. 1388 01:08:32,490 --> 01:08:34,550 All right, this is gonna be a whole lot of fun. Faruq? 1389 01:08:41,410 --> 01:08:44,550 Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready? 1390 01:08:49,170 --> 01:08:52,680 It's time for the main event! 1391 01:09:04,930 --> 01:09:06,710 In the red square... 1392 01:09:06,910 --> 01:09:08,640 There's no better sound in Vegas 1393 01:09:08,840 --> 01:09:10,330 than the clack of rolling dice. 1394 01:09:10,530 --> 01:09:12,880 But you'll be screaming, "Oh, craps!" 1395 01:09:13,080 --> 01:09:14,810 when you see this snake's eyes. 1396 01:09:15,010 --> 01:09:16,880 He'll rattle from the Strat to Caesars. 1397 01:09:17,080 --> 01:09:19,640 His fangs give seizures that make you die. 1398 01:09:19,840 --> 01:09:21,430 Don't worry. He'll make it quick. 1399 01:09:21,630 --> 01:09:23,980 He's got tickets for Magic Mike Live. 1400 01:09:24,180 --> 01:09:26,580 It's Copperhead! 1401 01:09:31,060 --> 01:09:34,810 [Chris] Wins over Bloodsport, Triton, Kraken. 1402 01:09:35,010 --> 01:09:37,910 Team Copperhead, captained by Luke Quintal. 1403 01:09:38,110 --> 01:09:40,050 I have a feeling I know where he is. 1404 01:09:40,250 --> 01:09:42,290 - [Kenny] Luke? - [Chris] Yeah, there we go! 1405 01:09:42,490 --> 01:09:43,910 Out of the box. 1406 01:09:44,110 --> 01:09:47,120 [Kenny] His driving skills will be put to the test here. 1407 01:09:47,320 --> 01:09:51,020 He needs to stay elusive and twist RIPperoni in the knots, 1408 01:09:51,220 --> 01:09:53,410 cannot get lured into a weapon-on-weapon hit. 1409 01:09:59,170 --> 01:10:00,980 [Faruq] In the blue square... 1410 01:10:01,180 --> 01:10:04,740 Remember the BOOK IT! Program where you got free pizza for reading books? 1411 01:10:04,940 --> 01:10:07,500 Well, this bot is committing R. L. Crimes, 1412 01:10:07,700 --> 01:10:09,400 givingGoosebumps as it cooks. 1413 01:10:09,590 --> 01:10:12,080 The Botcar Children are all in hiding 1414 01:10:12,280 --> 01:10:13,950 somewhere in A Wrinkle in Time. 1415 01:10:14,150 --> 01:10:16,190 It burned down theBridge to Terabithia, 1416 01:10:16,390 --> 01:10:19,220 then picked up theHatchet and cut out its spine. 1417 01:10:19,420 --> 01:10:22,960 It's RIPperoni! 1418 01:10:26,170 --> 01:10:28,640 [chanting] Pizza, pizza, pizza! 1419 01:10:28,840 --> 01:10:30,080 [Chris] RIPperoni! 1420 01:10:30,280 --> 01:10:32,840 They're actually one half of a larger collective 1421 01:10:33,040 --> 01:10:34,360 known as Team Omega, 1422 01:10:34,560 --> 01:10:38,570 sharing that banner with Starchild, led by Brandon Zalinsky. 1423 01:10:38,770 --> 01:10:42,220 Kenny, this bot continues to surprise us. 1424 01:10:42,420 --> 01:10:44,500 [Kenny] Yeah, major credit to Anna Zolnikov, 1425 01:10:44,700 --> 01:10:47,770 didn't let that opening loss to Gruff discourage the team. 1426 01:10:47,970 --> 01:10:50,640 They got right back to work, kept having fun. 1427 01:10:50,840 --> 01:10:53,260 [Chris] Yeah, I'll say. They're slicing up meat out here. 1428 01:10:53,460 --> 01:10:55,980 I mean, come on, guys! At least put on some gloves. 1429 01:10:56,180 --> 01:10:58,340 - That's not sanitary. - [Kenny chuckles] 1430 01:11:08,860 --> 01:11:13,080 All right, so we got a fascinating battle of designs brewing. 1431 01:11:13,280 --> 01:11:16,570 Copperhead with the compact, economical build. 1432 01:11:16,770 --> 01:11:20,020 RIPperoni is, well, it's a giant killer pizza. 1433 01:11:20,220 --> 01:11:22,290 So how do they stack up here, Kenny? 1434 01:11:22,490 --> 01:11:24,910 [Kenny] Easy to get caught up in the size of RIPperoni's disk. 1435 01:11:25,110 --> 01:11:28,080 But that drum on Copperhead is massive at 55 pounds. 1436 01:11:28,280 --> 01:11:30,460 When you look at these weapons next to each other, 1437 01:11:30,660 --> 01:11:31,950 that's kind of hard to fathom. 1438 01:11:32,150 --> 01:11:34,050 But it's that density that allows Copperhead 1439 01:11:34,250 --> 01:11:36,910 to deliver those colossal shots it's known for. 1440 01:11:37,110 --> 01:11:39,220 To me, this fight comes down to mobility, 1441 01:11:39,420 --> 01:11:41,640 and I have to give the advantage to Copperhead. 1442 01:11:41,840 --> 01:11:43,290 It has the more powerful drive, 1443 01:11:43,490 --> 01:11:47,150 and its compact size should give it superior maneuverability. 1444 01:11:47,350 --> 01:11:50,980 Fred Moore will need to lean on RIPperoni's reach advantage with the disk, 1445 01:11:51,180 --> 01:11:53,790 because I don't see him outdriving Luke and Copperhead. 1446 01:11:55,270 --> 01:11:57,770 For the record, I like pizza and snakes the same, okay? 1447 01:11:57,970 --> 01:11:59,060 - [laughs] - All right, all right. 1448 01:12:08,620 --> 01:12:10,720 [in Italian accent] It's gonna be a spicy fight! 1449 01:12:12,340 --> 01:12:14,000 [robotic voice] Robots, activate. 1450 01:12:17,890 --> 01:12:21,050 [Chris] The sensational, the flavorful RIPperoni, 1451 01:12:21,250 --> 01:12:24,600 with a chance to finish its qualifiers at 3-1. 1452 01:12:24,800 --> 01:12:27,020 Copperhead not looking to do it any favors 1453 01:12:27,220 --> 01:12:30,020 and cruise into the post-season with a perfect record. 1454 01:12:30,220 --> 01:12:32,080 Will it be another pizza party, 1455 01:12:32,280 --> 01:12:35,460 or will the rookie bot be snake-bit? 1456 01:12:35,660 --> 01:12:38,980 Buckle up for tonight's prime time main event, 1457 01:12:39,180 --> 01:12:41,130 coming your way next! 1458 01:12:46,860 --> 01:12:49,550 [Chris] From the depths, a monster has risen... 1459 01:12:52,270 --> 01:12:54,290 ...riding a wave of disruption. 1460 01:12:54,490 --> 01:12:55,260 [man] Let's go! 1461 01:12:55,460 --> 01:12:57,430 [cackles] 1462 01:12:57,630 --> 01:12:59,820 [Chris] Riptide is coming. 1463 01:13:04,410 --> 01:13:08,100 Let's go! 1464 01:13:09,650 --> 01:13:11,890 [Chris] Black Dragon has no fear... 1465 01:13:14,440 --> 01:13:16,310 ...because the Brazilians know... 1466 01:13:17,410 --> 01:13:20,860 - Oh! - ...dragon fire cannot be extinguished. 1467 01:13:21,410 --> 01:13:23,710 Yeah! 1468 01:13:23,910 --> 01:13:26,200 [Chris] In next week's incredible main event... 1469 01:13:28,000 --> 01:13:30,200 ...the unbreakable Black Dragon. 1470 01:13:31,000 --> 01:13:32,220 Oh, nice shot! 1471 01:13:32,420 --> 01:13:34,600 The unstoppable Riptide. 1472 01:13:34,800 --> 01:13:36,360 [Kenny] Oh, my goodness! 1473 01:13:36,560 --> 01:13:39,130 [Chris] Only one coming out alive. 1474 01:13:54,510 --> 01:13:56,050 [Chris] All right, BattleBots fans, 1475 01:13:56,250 --> 01:13:58,910 we are back for this phenomenal main event. 1476 01:13:59,110 --> 01:14:02,840 Can Copperhead seal the deal on a perfect regular season, 1477 01:14:03,040 --> 01:14:05,430 or will RIPperoni continue its rise 1478 01:14:05,630 --> 01:14:08,950 from funky rookie to legit title contender? 1479 01:14:09,150 --> 01:14:11,150 Kenny, what do the builders think? 1480 01:14:11,350 --> 01:14:13,530 [Kenny] Copperhead's getting the most votes on this one, 1481 01:14:13,730 --> 01:14:14,710 and for good reason. 1482 01:14:14,910 --> 01:14:17,150 We hear it from everyone, "This bot is a tank." 1483 01:14:17,350 --> 01:14:19,430 Luke Quintal is kind of a mellow guy, 1484 01:14:19,630 --> 01:14:21,080 but he's a beast on the sticks. 1485 01:14:21,280 --> 01:14:24,080 RIPperoni's gonna have its hands full in this one. 1486 01:14:24,280 --> 01:14:25,710 Okay, wait for the green light. 1487 01:14:25,910 --> 01:14:27,310 Good luck, good fight. 1488 01:14:33,000 --> 01:14:34,960 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 1489 01:14:40,550 --> 01:14:42,550 [chanting continues] 1490 01:14:52,240 --> 01:14:55,290 [beeping] 1491 01:14:55,490 --> 01:14:57,150 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 1492 01:14:57,350 --> 01:15:00,770 The prized rookie, RIPperoni, the undefeated Copperhead. 1493 01:15:00,970 --> 01:15:02,120 - [audience exclaiming] - [Kenny] Oh, oh, no! 1494 01:15:02,320 --> 01:15:04,950 [Chris] Now RIPperoni's sends Copperhead into the rails. 1495 01:15:05,150 --> 01:15:06,670 Are you kidding me? 1496 01:15:06,870 --> 01:15:09,400 [Kenny] Copperhead's inverted and it's hurt, Chris. 1497 01:15:09,590 --> 01:15:11,190 - [Chris] Oh... - [Kenny] Oh! 1498 01:15:11,390 --> 01:15:14,360 - What a shot by RIPperoni! - [Chris] That was enormous. 1499 01:15:14,560 --> 01:15:16,500 Frederick Moore, the driver of Ripperoni, 1500 01:15:16,700 --> 01:15:18,740 has he knocked out Copperhead? 1501 01:15:18,940 --> 01:15:21,080 [Kenny] Uh-oh, Copperhead not moving here, Chris. 1502 01:15:21,280 --> 01:15:22,710 Gotta show me something. 1503 01:15:22,910 --> 01:15:25,950 [Chris] What a performance by the rookie bot. 1504 01:15:26,150 --> 01:15:29,400 - [Kenny] Yeah, that's a knockout. Oh, ho, ho... - 10, 9, 8... 1505 01:15:29,590 --> 01:15:31,500 [Chris] They're going after the little snake, too! 1506 01:15:31,700 --> 01:15:32,950 - [Kenny chuckles] - [Chris] Get going, buddy! 1507 01:15:33,150 --> 01:15:34,770 [Kenny] No mercy from RIPperoni! 1508 01:15:34,970 --> 01:15:37,840 - [Chris groans] Oh, nasty. - [referee] Three, two, one! 1509 01:15:38,040 --> 01:15:40,880 - Knockout! - [Chris] You're a killer, RIPperoni, 1510 01:15:41,080 --> 01:15:43,510 and did improve to 3-1. 1511 01:15:45,030 --> 01:15:47,000 - [cheering] - [Kenny] Wow. 1512 01:15:52,960 --> 01:15:58,530 [audience chanting] RIPperoni! RIPperoni! 1513 01:15:58,730 --> 01:16:01,640 [Chris] Well, Kenny, we heard it from the captains before the fight. 1514 01:16:01,840 --> 01:16:03,770 They were scared to go weapon-to-weapon. 1515 01:16:03,970 --> 01:16:06,710 They were looking for a way to get around the back side. 1516 01:16:06,910 --> 01:16:08,710 RIPperoni got there first. 1517 01:16:08,910 --> 01:16:11,950 [Kenny] Fred Moore with some fundamental phenomenal driving 1518 01:16:12,150 --> 01:16:14,120 in a high-pressure situation. 1519 01:16:14,320 --> 01:16:15,810 Look at this sharp first cut. 1520 01:16:16,010 --> 01:16:19,050 He forces Copperhead to try and get around him. 1521 01:16:19,250 --> 01:16:23,570 pushes it towards the wall and lands an absolutely devastating shot. 1522 01:16:23,770 --> 01:16:25,530 [Chris] I mean, that is just remarkable 1523 01:16:25,730 --> 01:16:28,430 for RIPperoni to outdrive Copperhead in that spot, 1524 01:16:28,630 --> 01:16:29,840 given its size. 1525 01:16:30,040 --> 01:16:32,360 [Kenny] It really is, and with that huge reach advantage, 1526 01:16:32,560 --> 01:16:34,810 RIPperoni closed the gap so fast. 1527 01:16:35,010 --> 01:16:37,740 That's a world-class moment for the rookie. 1528 01:16:37,940 --> 01:16:40,500 [Chris] Copperhead with this beautiful counter-shot. 1529 01:16:40,700 --> 01:16:42,910 I mean, that is a ridiculous angle, 1530 01:16:43,110 --> 01:16:45,150 nearly turned this fight around. 1531 01:16:45,350 --> 01:16:46,980 [Kenny] Yeah, but RIPperoni shook it off, 1532 01:16:47,180 --> 01:16:49,190 went back on the attack, and look at that. 1533 01:16:49,390 --> 01:16:51,910 That weapon is so powerful. 1534 01:16:52,110 --> 01:16:54,120 [Chris] That was the knockout shot. 1535 01:16:54,320 --> 01:16:56,710 RIPperoni with another stunning victory, 1536 01:16:56,910 --> 01:17:01,310 and we all wanna know just how high this pie can fly. 1537 01:17:03,510 --> 01:17:04,820 [audience chanting] RIPperoni! 1538 01:17:05,960 --> 01:17:07,910 RIPperoni! 1539 01:17:08,110 --> 01:17:10,260 [Chris] Anna, can you hear me? 1540 01:17:10,460 --> 01:17:14,080 RIPperoni, congratulations, a knockout in under a minute. 1541 01:17:14,280 --> 01:17:15,950 How does it feel to be 3-1? 1542 01:17:16,150 --> 01:17:18,030 It feels amazing! 1543 01:17:19,240 --> 01:17:21,750 Do you guys have the hardest-hitting robot right now? 1544 01:17:22,310 --> 01:17:23,600 I think we do. 1545 01:17:23,800 --> 01:17:26,980 I thought it was them based off of the last three fights, but... 1546 01:17:27,180 --> 01:17:29,530 - Well, now I'm not so sure. - [Kenny chuckles] 1547 01:17:29,730 --> 01:17:31,640 What was the strategy against Copperhead? 1548 01:17:31,840 --> 01:17:34,360 3-0, you know, very defensively sound. 1549 01:17:34,560 --> 01:17:36,220 They hit very hard. 1550 01:17:36,420 --> 01:17:38,430 Oh, yeah, well, the strategy was to get a wheel, 1551 01:17:38,630 --> 01:17:40,500 and if he exposed to back, to get the back. 1552 01:17:40,700 --> 01:17:41,770 That's exactly what we did. 1553 01:17:41,970 --> 01:17:43,290 Do you think it was that first shot 1554 01:17:43,490 --> 01:17:45,790 that you landed against Copperhead that did it in? 1555 01:17:46,340 --> 01:17:47,670 Yeah, I think so. 1556 01:17:47,870 --> 01:17:50,740 Yeah, like, we were really leveraging our flywheel technology there, 1557 01:17:50,940 --> 01:17:51,840 our anti-gyroscope. 1558 01:17:52,040 --> 01:17:54,770 We had everything up to full power, going great. 1559 01:17:54,970 --> 01:17:59,670 We were able to really drive very well for a weapon that size, and just... 1560 01:17:59,870 --> 01:18:02,710 Luke may have made a mistake, over-corrected a little bit, 1561 01:18:02,910 --> 01:18:04,950 and I'm sorry, buddy, but I had to do it to you. 1562 01:18:05,150 --> 01:18:06,440 - [chuckles] - It's all right. 1563 01:18:07,240 --> 01:18:08,740 All right, so you sit at 3-1 1564 01:18:08,940 --> 01:18:10,880 after four regular season fights. 1565 01:18:11,080 --> 01:18:13,500 Where would you rank yourself in the top 32? 1566 01:18:13,700 --> 01:18:15,640 We're in a pizza tier, all to itself. 1567 01:18:15,840 --> 01:18:17,260 [Chris laughs] 1568 01:18:17,460 --> 01:18:19,200 Whoo! 1569 01:18:20,820 --> 01:18:23,190 Three Michelin stars, baby! 1570 01:18:23,390 --> 01:18:24,710 - [laughs] - [cheering] 1571 01:18:24,910 --> 01:18:28,050 [Chris] End Game, Copperhead, these aren't upsets anymore. 1572 01:18:28,250 --> 01:18:29,480 Congratulations. 1573 01:18:30,060 --> 01:18:30,910 Thank you so much. 1574 01:18:31,110 --> 01:18:33,130 [Chris] We'll see you in the top 32. 1575 01:18:35,510 --> 01:18:38,500 [chanting] Pizza, pizza, pizza, pizza, pizza! 1576 01:18:38,700 --> 01:18:40,880 [Kenny] You guys are also in the top 32. 1577 01:18:41,080 --> 01:18:43,430 Still 3-1, it seems, you know. 1578 01:18:43,630 --> 01:18:44,750 Uh, what happened out there? 1579 01:18:45,510 --> 01:18:46,810 Yeah, I mean, on the first hit, 1580 01:18:47,010 --> 01:18:48,080 uh, they obviously, 1581 01:18:48,280 --> 01:18:49,950 they got one of our chains, so we lost drive. 1582 01:18:50,150 --> 01:18:53,220 As soon as that happened, we lost a lot of mobility. 1583 01:18:53,420 --> 01:18:55,360 Um, we couldn't get around them at that point. 1584 01:18:55,560 --> 01:18:57,740 When we have one drive side down, we're really low on power. 1585 01:18:57,940 --> 01:18:58,880 It's hard to maneuver. 1586 01:18:59,080 --> 01:19:01,020 And then they got around, hit us on the back side. 1587 01:19:01,220 --> 01:19:03,120 It's really the, the weakest side of Copperhead. 1588 01:19:03,320 --> 01:19:04,950 Uh, that's right where our power switches are, 1589 01:19:05,150 --> 01:19:07,910 so I think they deactivated us from that back end. 1590 01:19:08,110 --> 01:19:12,120 You guys have still had a very impressive, uh, season so far, um... 1591 01:19:12,320 --> 01:19:15,150 You know, how would you assess your regular season right now? 1592 01:19:15,350 --> 01:19:16,640 I mean, 3-1's not bad. 1593 01:19:16,840 --> 01:19:18,710 I mean, we're doing really well, um... 1594 01:19:18,910 --> 01:19:20,980 You know, we really wanted to go 4-0. 1595 01:19:21,180 --> 01:19:23,530 But, uh, you know, we're very pleased with the results. 1596 01:19:23,730 --> 01:19:25,880 You know, we wanted to get the highest ranking possible 1597 01:19:26,080 --> 01:19:27,600 to, you know, make the round of 32 1598 01:19:27,800 --> 01:19:28,980 as smoothly as it could be. 1599 01:19:29,180 --> 01:19:31,460 But, you know, 3-1's not bad, and we're happy with that. 1600 01:19:31,660 --> 01:19:34,080 Congratulations and good luck in your next fight. 1601 01:19:34,280 --> 01:19:35,240 All right, thank you. 1602 01:19:36,650 --> 01:19:38,430 - Great job, Luke. - Oh, guys. 1603 01:19:38,630 --> 01:19:40,410 - No, I'm good, I'm good. - Good job. 1604 01:19:42,510 --> 01:19:44,000 You guys were terrifying. 1605 01:19:47,130 --> 01:19:50,360 All right, folks, I am on the train of RIPperoni. 1606 01:19:50,560 --> 01:19:51,600 I am on board. 1607 01:19:51,800 --> 01:19:54,220 They just knocked out Copperhead in under a minute 1608 01:19:54,420 --> 01:19:56,080 after disposing of End Game earlier this year. 1609 01:19:56,280 --> 01:19:57,570 I'm on board. 1610 01:19:57,770 --> 01:20:00,600 RIPperoni is building one hell of a resume, Kenny. 1611 01:20:00,800 --> 01:20:02,400 [Kenny] I don't think there's a whole lot of robots 1612 01:20:02,590 --> 01:20:03,910 that could do that to Copperhead. 1613 01:20:04,110 --> 01:20:07,570 I mean, to knock out Copperhead in that short of a time, 1614 01:20:07,770 --> 01:20:09,980 I mean, RIPperoni's got a nasty weapon. 1615 01:20:10,180 --> 01:20:13,150 They're gonna be rolling into the post-season with a lot of confidence. 1616 01:20:13,350 --> 01:20:15,880 They know they can take down any bot in the world. 1617 01:20:16,080 --> 01:20:18,670 Listen, uh, this was a really fun evening. 1618 01:20:18,870 --> 01:20:20,400 And now we've got 12 more teams 1619 01:20:20,590 --> 01:20:22,460 in the clubhouse, so to speak, 1620 01:20:22,660 --> 01:20:25,330 with their qualifying rounds in the books. 1621 01:20:25,530 --> 01:20:28,190 [Kenny] A lot of clutch performances out there, absolutely. 1622 01:20:28,390 --> 01:20:30,430 So this is kind of my favorite time of the season. 1623 01:20:30,630 --> 01:20:33,360 - Yep. - Because this is when teams are so close to the edge 1624 01:20:33,560 --> 01:20:35,600 - of either making it or not. - Mmm-hmm. 1625 01:20:35,800 --> 01:20:37,330 Yeah, with that in mind, 1626 01:20:37,530 --> 01:20:40,880 let's take a look at the post-season prospects for some of tonight's teams 1627 01:20:41,080 --> 01:20:42,670 and play a little pick 'em. 1628 01:20:42,870 --> 01:20:47,500 How about Ribbot at 1-3 versus Shreddit Bro at 2-2? 1629 01:20:47,700 --> 01:20:49,150 [Kenny] Yeah, both had solid wins. 1630 01:20:49,350 --> 01:20:52,600 Evan Arias might have delivered the fight of the night against Overhaul. 1631 01:20:52,800 --> 01:20:54,910 He saved his best performance for last, 1632 01:20:55,110 --> 01:20:57,290 but after a very lackluster season, 1633 01:20:57,490 --> 01:20:59,430 it might be too little, too late. 1634 01:20:59,630 --> 01:21:02,080 I'm giving edge to Ribbot here. 1635 01:21:02,280 --> 01:21:04,980 Not only did they come through with a clutch KO, 1636 01:21:05,180 --> 01:21:07,460 they battled through a really tough schedule 1637 01:21:07,660 --> 01:21:09,460 and had so many exciting fights. 1638 01:21:09,660 --> 01:21:12,770 Major credit to David Jin for keeping the team focused 1639 01:21:12,970 --> 01:21:14,570 and fighting till the bitter end. 1640 01:21:14,770 --> 01:21:16,080 It might just pay off. 1641 01:21:16,280 --> 01:21:18,050 [Chris] All right, talk to me about some other teams 1642 01:21:18,250 --> 01:21:19,770 that fell to 1-3 tonight. 1643 01:21:19,970 --> 01:21:22,770 Emulsifier, Fusion, Overhaul. 1644 01:21:22,970 --> 01:21:24,910 Any of them still alive in your book? 1645 01:21:25,110 --> 01:21:28,080 [Kenny] Well, man, I think we can safely say our goodbyes to Overhaul. 1646 01:21:28,280 --> 01:21:29,880 Charles Guan is always entertaining, 1647 01:21:30,080 --> 01:21:32,400 but the loss tonight likely sealed his fate. 1648 01:21:32,590 --> 01:21:34,570 Emulsifier is going to be a long shot, 1649 01:21:34,770 --> 01:21:35,980 but I won't count them out. 1650 01:21:36,180 --> 01:21:37,770 The rookie has a powerful weapon 1651 01:21:37,970 --> 01:21:40,640 and looks like it will have a solid future in this sport. 1652 01:21:40,840 --> 01:21:42,290 If I have to pick one, 1653 01:21:42,490 --> 01:21:44,530 I'm going with Reese Ewert and Fusion. 1654 01:21:44,730 --> 01:21:47,120 Had a really tough strength of schedule this season, 1655 01:21:47,320 --> 01:21:48,600 had some memorable fights, 1656 01:21:48,800 --> 01:21:52,120 and at times, has looked like it could beat anyone in the world. 1657 01:21:52,320 --> 01:21:54,980 Sounds kinda funny, but Fusion's loss to Witch Doctor 1658 01:21:55,180 --> 01:21:57,500 might be its ticket into the post-season. 1659 01:21:57,700 --> 01:21:59,880 That was one of the best fights of the year. 1660 01:22:00,080 --> 01:22:02,020 Reese is gonna have to sweat it out, though. 1661 01:22:02,220 --> 01:22:03,950 We've still got plenty of great teams 1662 01:22:04,150 --> 01:22:06,930 wrapping up their qualifying rounds in the coming weeks. 1663 01:22:09,170 --> 01:22:10,910 [Chris] Well, back to those on tonight's fight card 1664 01:22:11,110 --> 01:22:13,220 that have wrapped up their regular seasons. 1665 01:22:13,420 --> 01:22:16,260 You tell me where you think they'll land in the bracket. 1666 01:22:16,460 --> 01:22:19,200 How about the former champs, End Game? 1667 01:22:20,370 --> 01:22:21,810 [Kenny] Yeah, they finished at 3-1, 1668 01:22:22,010 --> 01:22:23,570 the one loss to RIPperoni. 1669 01:22:23,770 --> 01:22:27,290 Started out as the number one ranked robot in the preseason. 1670 01:22:27,490 --> 01:22:29,020 I still see them as the favorite 1671 01:22:29,220 --> 01:22:30,120 going into the tournament, 1672 01:22:30,320 --> 01:22:33,570 but let's call them a top 10 seed, for sure. 1673 01:22:33,770 --> 01:22:35,190 [Chris] Okay, here's a hard one. 1674 01:22:35,390 --> 01:22:38,260 Got the big win over Fusion to finish at 2-2. 1675 01:22:38,460 --> 01:22:40,950 I'm talking Victor Soto and Rotator. 1676 01:22:41,150 --> 01:22:42,880 [Kenny] Yeah, I just gave a lot of love to Fusion. 1677 01:22:43,080 --> 01:22:45,120 And guess what? Rotator handled them. 1678 01:22:45,320 --> 01:22:48,050 And getting the KO looked so good to the committee. 1679 01:22:48,250 --> 01:22:51,640 The bot hasn't been at 100% for most of this season, 1680 01:22:51,840 --> 01:22:54,840 and it's still managed two wins on a stacked schedule 1681 01:22:55,040 --> 01:22:58,190 that included Hydra, Jackpot, Bloodsport. 1682 01:22:58,390 --> 01:22:59,770 That's some real competition. 1683 01:22:59,970 --> 01:23:02,020 Victor's shrugged off the struggles, 1684 01:23:02,220 --> 01:23:05,150 and now I think Rotator has a shot at cracking the top 20. 1685 01:23:05,350 --> 01:23:06,740 Pretty amazing turnaround, 1686 01:23:06,940 --> 01:23:10,260 considering he was possibly fighting for his life earlier. 1687 01:23:10,460 --> 01:23:11,360 [Chris] Well, we talked earlier 1688 01:23:11,560 --> 01:23:14,190 about Quantum likely ending up with a top four seed 1689 01:23:14,390 --> 01:23:15,980 after their 4-0 finish. 1690 01:23:16,180 --> 01:23:20,260 How about Copperhead and RIPperoni, both at 3-1? 1691 01:23:20,460 --> 01:23:22,880 [Kenny] Yeah, both teams with some dominant wins this season. 1692 01:23:23,080 --> 01:23:27,150 I think they'll be part of a very scary group battling for a top 10 seed. 1693 01:23:27,350 --> 01:23:30,530 There's some insane talent everywhere you look in this field. 1694 01:23:30,730 --> 01:23:34,550 These last couple weeks heading into the post-season are gonna be crazy. 1695 01:23:35,890 --> 01:23:39,050 We are getting closer to the round of 32. 1696 01:23:39,250 --> 01:23:41,050 More Faruq, my man Kenny Florian. 1697 01:23:41,250 --> 01:23:42,050 I am Chris Rose. 1698 01:23:42,250 --> 01:23:44,360 We'll see you next time, here on BattleBots. 1699 01:23:44,560 --> 01:23:47,170 [audience cheering]