1 00:00:03,270 --> 00:00:04,840 [robotic voice] Robots activate! 2 00:00:05,040 --> 00:00:06,960 [intense music playing] 3 00:00:09,130 --> 00:00:11,000 [audience cheering] 4 00:00:14,340 --> 00:00:15,910 [Chris Rose] Oh, yeah! 5 00:00:16,110 --> 00:00:17,580 - Hey! - [cheering intensifies] 6 00:00:19,820 --> 00:00:23,600 [Chris] I love these people! Awesome! 7 00:00:23,800 --> 00:00:27,430 Hey everybody, and welcome to BattleBots World Championship VII! 8 00:00:27,630 --> 00:00:30,120 I am Chris Rose, I'm joined by UFC legend, 9 00:00:30,320 --> 00:00:33,570 and the best robot fighting analyst to ever lace them up, 10 00:00:33,770 --> 00:00:35,480 the one and only Kenny Florian! 11 00:00:36,270 --> 00:00:38,330 [cheering, applause] 12 00:00:38,530 --> 00:00:40,100 [Kenny] Vegas, let's go! 13 00:00:41,960 --> 00:00:43,740 Chris, this has been the most intense, 14 00:00:43,940 --> 00:00:46,290 action-packed regular season we've ever seen, 15 00:00:46,490 --> 00:00:47,640 and on its final night, 16 00:00:47,840 --> 00:00:49,580 you can feel the nerves running high. 17 00:00:50,960 --> 00:00:53,530 [Chris] We started the year with 100 fights 18 00:00:53,730 --> 00:00:55,290 on the qualifying schedule. 19 00:00:55,490 --> 00:00:58,400 And after 14 weeks of high-stakes combat, 20 00:00:58,590 --> 00:01:01,720 we are now down to our final six match-ups! 21 00:01:02,270 --> 00:01:03,430 This is it! 22 00:01:03,630 --> 00:01:04,840 [audience cheering] 23 00:01:05,040 --> 00:01:07,360 [Chris] After the conclusion of tonight's action, 24 00:01:07,560 --> 00:01:10,640 we are gonna be revealing the 32 team field 25 00:01:10,840 --> 00:01:14,220 for theBattleBots World Championship VII tournament! 26 00:01:14,420 --> 00:01:16,080 [audience cheering] 27 00:01:16,280 --> 00:01:18,430 [Kenny] Many teams will be directed home tonight, 28 00:01:18,630 --> 00:01:20,910 while others will set their eyes towards destiny, 29 00:01:21,110 --> 00:01:23,030 and the most coveted trophy in sports, 30 00:01:23,820 --> 00:01:25,150 the Giant Nut! 31 00:01:25,350 --> 00:01:27,000 [cheering, applause] 32 00:01:29,480 --> 00:01:31,150 [Chris] An entire season of knock-down, 33 00:01:31,350 --> 00:01:34,500 drag-out, robot brutality ends this evening. 34 00:01:34,700 --> 00:01:37,190 So who will punch their ticket into the field of 32, 35 00:01:37,390 --> 00:01:39,100 and who will punch their ticket home? 36 00:01:39,750 --> 00:01:41,020 You guys ready to find out? 37 00:01:41,220 --> 00:01:43,670 [audience cheering] 38 00:01:43,870 --> 00:01:46,100 Let's take a look at the fight card! 39 00:01:47,480 --> 00:01:49,080 [Kenny] In a shocking turn of events, 40 00:01:49,280 --> 00:01:50,880 reigning champion Tantrum 41 00:01:51,080 --> 00:01:53,500 and 2020 Runner-Up Whiplash 42 00:01:53,700 --> 00:01:56,220 both sit at 1-2 on the season. 43 00:01:56,420 --> 00:01:58,290 They will go toe-to-toe tonight 44 00:01:58,490 --> 00:02:01,190 in a battle for their very tournament lives. 45 00:02:01,390 --> 00:02:04,770 Blip, Monsoon and HiJinx also find their seasons 46 00:02:04,970 --> 00:02:06,600 teetering on a razor's edge, 47 00:02:06,800 --> 00:02:08,400 with records of 1-2. 48 00:02:08,590 --> 00:02:11,080 Losses for any of them would spell disaster 49 00:02:11,280 --> 00:02:13,020 for their post-season prospects. 50 00:02:13,220 --> 00:02:15,670 [Chris] And to the folks here live in the arena, 51 00:02:15,870 --> 00:02:17,150 congratulations! 52 00:02:17,350 --> 00:02:18,260 You have got a ticket 53 00:02:18,460 --> 00:02:21,330 to one of the most highly-anticipated rematches 54 00:02:21,530 --> 00:02:23,030 inBattleBots history! 55 00:02:24,100 --> 00:02:25,530 [bull bellowing] 56 00:02:25,730 --> 00:02:27,400 [Chris] The pride of Brazil! 57 00:02:27,590 --> 00:02:29,570 - The bloodthirsty bull! - [intense scream of Daniel Freitas] 58 00:02:29,770 --> 00:02:31,120 [Chris] Minotaur! 59 00:02:31,320 --> 00:02:33,360 - [audience cheering] - [Chris] Will finally have its shot at revenge 60 00:02:33,560 --> 00:02:35,260 against the team that knocked it out 61 00:02:35,460 --> 00:02:36,570 of last year's tournament. 62 00:02:36,770 --> 00:02:39,120 - [evil laughter] - [Chris] Masters of the dark arts. 63 00:02:39,320 --> 00:02:42,190 And one of the most beloved squads of all time. 64 00:02:42,390 --> 00:02:44,640 The legend, Witch Doctor! 65 00:02:44,840 --> 00:02:45,880 [audience cheering] 66 00:02:46,080 --> 00:02:48,260 [Chris] Their last fight was so controversial, 67 00:02:48,460 --> 00:02:51,570 it forced the committee to change the rules of engagement. 68 00:02:51,770 --> 00:02:54,220 With both teams undefeated this season, 69 00:02:54,420 --> 00:02:55,330 the rematch will be 70 00:02:55,530 --> 00:02:58,500 for the tournament's top overall seed! 71 00:02:58,700 --> 00:02:59,950 [audience cheering] 72 00:03:00,150 --> 00:03:01,290 [Chris] But up first, 73 00:03:01,490 --> 00:03:03,120 the greatest flipper in the history 74 00:03:03,320 --> 00:03:06,150 of Canadian combat robotics, LUCKY!, 75 00:03:06,350 --> 00:03:11,220 is just one win shy of a perfect 4-0 season! 76 00:03:11,420 --> 00:03:13,980 Standing in their way tonight just happens to be 77 00:03:14,180 --> 00:03:17,620 one of the most violent vertical spinners ever assembled, 78 00:03:18,550 --> 00:03:19,500 Cobalt! 79 00:03:19,700 --> 00:03:21,600 [audience cheering] 80 00:03:21,800 --> 00:03:23,050 You ready to get this thing started? 81 00:03:23,250 --> 00:03:24,790 - Oh, I'm ready, buddy! - You ready? 82 00:03:25,510 --> 00:03:27,890 [cheering intensifies] 83 00:03:29,170 --> 00:03:31,370 Faruq, take it away! 84 00:03:33,550 --> 00:03:36,360 Ladies and gentlemen, 85 00:03:36,560 --> 00:03:38,020 are you ready? 86 00:03:38,220 --> 00:03:39,880 [cheering wildly] 87 00:03:40,080 --> 00:03:43,340 It's robot fighting time! 88 00:03:44,890 --> 00:03:47,860 [intense industrial music] 89 00:03:54,820 --> 00:03:56,880 [Faruq] In the red square, 90 00:03:57,080 --> 00:03:59,400 this Canadian bot is going for the glory, 91 00:03:59,590 --> 00:04:00,740 try to stop him, 92 00:04:00,940 --> 00:04:02,500 [Canadian accent] and you will be sorry! 93 00:04:02,700 --> 00:04:05,190 Time for your funeral, put on a suit! 94 00:04:05,390 --> 00:04:06,640 'Cause he's gonna show you 95 00:04:06,840 --> 00:04:08,120 [in Canadian accent] what he's all aboot! 96 00:04:08,320 --> 00:04:12,530 Bet all your Loonies and Toonies for LUCKY! 97 00:04:12,730 --> 00:04:14,720 [cheering, applause] 98 00:04:18,270 --> 00:04:20,020 [Chris] Team LUCKY!, in the midst of their most 99 00:04:20,220 --> 00:04:22,120 successful campaign ever, 100 00:04:22,320 --> 00:04:24,400 poised to become just the fourth squad 101 00:04:24,590 --> 00:04:27,910 to finish the qualifiers with an undefeated record. 102 00:04:28,110 --> 00:04:29,360 But boy, oh, boy, 103 00:04:29,560 --> 00:04:31,500 tonight is a tough test, Kenny! 104 00:04:31,700 --> 00:04:33,120 [Kenny] Yeah, and LUCKY!'s schedule has been 105 00:04:33,320 --> 00:04:35,020 kind of a cakewalk so far, 106 00:04:35,220 --> 00:04:36,600 so tonight will tell us a lot. 107 00:04:36,800 --> 00:04:38,740 This is their first fight of the season 108 00:04:38,940 --> 00:04:40,770 against not only a world-class team, 109 00:04:40,970 --> 00:04:42,400 but a world-class vert, 110 00:04:42,590 --> 00:04:46,530 a weapon type that LUCKY is just 2-6 against, all-time. 111 00:04:46,730 --> 00:04:48,290 A solid performance here 112 00:04:48,490 --> 00:04:50,530 would help chip away at that narrative, 113 00:04:50,730 --> 00:04:52,890 and secure them a high tournament seed. 114 00:04:58,370 --> 00:05:00,460 [Faruq] In the blue square, 115 00:05:00,660 --> 00:05:02,290 this bot became a legend last season 116 00:05:02,490 --> 00:05:03,740 when in only an instant, 117 00:05:03,940 --> 00:05:05,290 he cut an opponent in half, 118 00:05:05,490 --> 00:05:06,910 like a magician's assistant! 119 00:05:07,110 --> 00:05:08,740 He can't escape a straitjacket, 120 00:05:08,940 --> 00:05:10,220 or pull a rabbit out of his hat, 121 00:05:10,420 --> 00:05:12,400 but his blade can make you disappear, 122 00:05:12,590 --> 00:05:15,020 just like that! 123 00:05:15,220 --> 00:05:17,020 Stab-racadabra! 124 00:05:17,220 --> 00:05:19,600 It's Cobalt! 125 00:05:19,800 --> 00:05:22,650 [cheering, applause] 126 00:05:24,720 --> 00:05:26,530 [Chris] Here comes Cobalt! 127 00:05:26,730 --> 00:05:29,810 Still reppin' that cutout of teammate Brent Rieker there. 128 00:05:30,010 --> 00:05:32,120 Brent's been going through cancer treatment, 129 00:05:32,320 --> 00:05:34,980 but we hear that his recovery is going very well. 130 00:05:35,180 --> 00:05:37,740 The team has rallied around him this season, Kenny, 131 00:05:37,940 --> 00:05:40,460 and they are a real deal contender as well. 132 00:05:40,660 --> 00:05:41,600 [Kenny] Absolutely. 133 00:05:41,800 --> 00:05:43,260 Made it to the round of eight last year, 134 00:05:43,460 --> 00:05:45,710 and looking to go all the way this time around, 135 00:05:45,910 --> 00:05:48,640 That said, they should be aiming for nothing less 136 00:05:48,840 --> 00:05:50,950 than a dominant knockout victory tonight. 137 00:05:51,150 --> 00:05:52,570 But something to keep in mind, 138 00:05:52,770 --> 00:05:54,810 Cobalt's weakness is self-righting, 139 00:05:55,010 --> 00:05:58,360 and LUCKY!'s specialty is putting opponents on their backs. 140 00:05:58,560 --> 00:06:00,530 Driver Dave Moulds would be wise 141 00:06:00,730 --> 00:06:02,060 to try and end this one early. 142 00:06:05,410 --> 00:06:07,530 Cobalt, they hit so hard. 143 00:06:07,730 --> 00:06:10,150 So we're prepared for a battle in there. 144 00:06:10,350 --> 00:06:12,430 We're planning to go in there and at all costs, 145 00:06:12,630 --> 00:06:13,710 avoid getting hit. 146 00:06:13,910 --> 00:06:15,430 And I think if we have the right position 147 00:06:15,630 --> 00:06:16,600 and pick the right spots, 148 00:06:16,800 --> 00:06:17,910 we get under them, 149 00:06:18,110 --> 00:06:20,150 uh, we can use their weapon against themselves, 150 00:06:20,350 --> 00:06:21,400 throw them in the arena, 151 00:06:21,590 --> 00:06:23,500 have the arena take the damage instead of us. 152 00:06:23,700 --> 00:06:26,290 We've never gone 3-0 in BattleBotsbefore. 153 00:06:26,490 --> 00:06:28,840 Uh, the opportunity to potentially go 4-0, 154 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:31,600 it's, uh, it's really a thrill for us. 155 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:33,190 I think the strategy for the next fight 156 00:06:33,390 --> 00:06:34,910 is gonna be just trying to outdrive these guys. 157 00:06:35,110 --> 00:06:36,980 If I can get around the side and get a good hit in, 158 00:06:37,180 --> 00:06:38,290 the chassis' quite soft on that, 159 00:06:38,490 --> 00:06:40,260 it's, like, welded aluminum, I think. 160 00:06:40,460 --> 00:06:41,740 So if we can do some damage to that, 161 00:06:41,940 --> 00:06:43,260 I think we'll come out on top. 162 00:06:43,460 --> 00:06:46,640 If we get under them, it's a bad fight for them. 163 00:06:46,840 --> 00:06:49,120 If they can get getting under us, and flipping us, 164 00:06:49,320 --> 00:06:50,670 you know, they have a chance. 165 00:06:50,870 --> 00:06:52,530 I'm not, like, underestimating him, 166 00:06:52,730 --> 00:06:54,050 but I think we'll come out on top. 167 00:06:54,250 --> 00:06:56,190 So, I feel confident. 168 00:06:56,390 --> 00:06:59,170 Something has to go bad for us to lose that fight. 169 00:07:02,820 --> 00:07:04,360 [robotic voice] Robots activate! 170 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:07,600 [audience cheering] 171 00:07:07,800 --> 00:07:11,020 [Chris] All right, we've talked an awful lot about LUCKY! driver Matt Olsen 172 00:07:11,220 --> 00:07:13,430 since he stormed out of the scene, just last season. 173 00:07:13,630 --> 00:07:15,330 The kid has been sensational, 174 00:07:15,530 --> 00:07:17,640 so where's his head at right now, Kenny? 175 00:07:17,840 --> 00:07:18,880 [Kenny] I mean, listen. 176 00:07:19,080 --> 00:07:21,190 These are the moments you dream of as a competitor, 177 00:07:21,390 --> 00:07:23,670 the opportunity to slay a dragon, 178 00:07:23,870 --> 00:07:25,430 and put yourself on the map. 179 00:07:25,630 --> 00:07:28,400 He's just gotta keep his heart rate in check, and lock in. 180 00:07:28,590 --> 00:07:29,570 But believe it or not, 181 00:07:29,770 --> 00:07:32,330 I think the pressure's actually on Dave Moulds here, 182 00:07:32,530 --> 00:07:34,500 if Cobalt wants a high tournament seed, 183 00:07:34,700 --> 00:07:36,570 they need to do better than just win. 184 00:07:36,770 --> 00:07:39,150 They have to come out and annihilate LUCKY! 185 00:07:39,350 --> 00:07:40,770 Dave needs to unleash the beast, 186 00:07:40,970 --> 00:07:42,960 and send a message to the committee. 187 00:07:47,960 --> 00:07:52,130 - [electronic crescendo] - [cheering intensifies] 188 00:07:56,270 --> 00:07:59,060 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 189 00:08:10,440 --> 00:08:13,640 [buzzers sounding] 190 00:08:13,840 --> 00:08:15,880 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 191 00:08:16,080 --> 00:08:18,400 - [audience] Oh! - [Chris and Kenny] Oh! 192 00:08:18,590 --> 00:08:21,640 [Chris] Wow! What an enormous shot by Cobalt! 193 00:08:21,840 --> 00:08:24,910 [Kenny] Chris, that sounded like a cannon inside the BattleBox! 194 00:08:25,110 --> 00:08:26,710 My goodness! Oh! 195 00:08:26,910 --> 00:08:28,810 [Chris] Kenny, is that a battery that's smoking? 196 00:08:29,010 --> 00:08:32,000 [Kenny] Yes, it is! LUCKY! has been disemboweled, Chris! 197 00:08:33,200 --> 00:08:34,600 [Chris] Man, oh, man! 198 00:08:34,800 --> 00:08:36,460 [Kenny] Cobalt going to work, 199 00:08:36,660 --> 00:08:39,080 trying to destroy LUCKY! right now! 200 00:08:39,280 --> 00:08:41,330 [Chris] Well, LUCKY!, he put him right in the corner, 201 00:08:41,530 --> 00:08:45,360 - I'm not so sure that flipper can flippin' move at all! - [referee] Ten! Nine! Eight! 202 00:08:45,560 --> 00:08:46,950 [Chris] It looks like a couple of shots, 203 00:08:47,150 --> 00:08:48,530 - and this one's gonna be over, Kenny! - [referee] Seven! Six! 204 00:08:48,730 --> 00:08:52,950 [Kenny] Wow! Cobalt let the formerly undefeated LUCKY! know, 205 00:08:53,150 --> 00:08:55,120 - there are levels to this game! - One! Knockout! 206 00:08:55,320 --> 00:08:56,710 - [buzzer sounds] - [audience cheering] 207 00:08:56,910 --> 00:09:00,430 [Chris] Both bots now 3-1, but Cobalt, 208 00:09:00,630 --> 00:09:03,530 no question about it! Uber impressive! 209 00:09:03,730 --> 00:09:04,740 [applause, cheering] 210 00:09:04,940 --> 00:09:06,950 - [Kenny chuckling] - [Dave] Thank you! 211 00:09:07,150 --> 00:09:09,330 [audience chanting] Cobalt! Cobalt! Cobalt! 212 00:09:09,530 --> 00:09:12,200 [team talking excitedly] 213 00:09:14,510 --> 00:09:16,400 [Chris] Well, Kenny, LUCKY! hasn't solved 214 00:09:16,590 --> 00:09:19,020 its vertical spinner problems just yet. 215 00:09:19,220 --> 00:09:22,050 [Kenny] My goodness, this was an absolute massacre. 216 00:09:22,250 --> 00:09:25,150 A little over-steer by Matt Olsen there at the start 217 00:09:25,350 --> 00:09:27,840 left his bot exposed and Cobalt ripped open 218 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:30,750 the pneumatic tank with a devastating shot. 219 00:09:31,750 --> 00:09:33,530 [Chris] Simply unbelievable. 220 00:09:33,730 --> 00:09:36,260 Cobalt slicing open the underbelly, 221 00:09:36,460 --> 00:09:38,330 one of LUCKY!'s batteries popped out, 222 00:09:38,530 --> 00:09:40,950 and was smoking on the BattleBox floor. 223 00:09:41,150 --> 00:09:44,260 [Kenny] Yeah, LUCKY! got itself upright with some desperation flips, 224 00:09:44,460 --> 00:09:46,080 but it was too little, too late, Chris. 225 00:09:46,280 --> 00:09:47,400 The damage was done. 226 00:09:47,590 --> 00:09:49,260 [Chris] Dave Moulds with an extra little, 227 00:09:49,460 --> 00:09:50,770 "how's your mother?" shot! 228 00:09:50,970 --> 00:09:52,330 And LUCKY! was toast. 229 00:09:52,530 --> 00:09:53,980 Cobalt letting everybody know 230 00:09:54,180 --> 00:09:56,600 that not all 3-1 records are alike. 231 00:09:56,800 --> 00:09:59,960 That is one bad, bad, bot. 232 00:10:00,680 --> 00:10:03,600 [cheering, applause] 233 00:10:03,800 --> 00:10:04,950 [team talking excitedly] 234 00:10:05,150 --> 00:10:06,130 [Chris] Hey, Dave! 235 00:10:07,410 --> 00:10:09,570 Dave, you got this thing done in under a minute. 236 00:10:09,770 --> 00:10:10,910 Were you in a rush, bro? 237 00:10:11,110 --> 00:10:13,120 - [both chuckle] - Uh, that was fast, wasn't it? 238 00:10:13,320 --> 00:10:14,840 It was a big ol' pop, that was. 239 00:10:15,040 --> 00:10:17,710 [Kenny] I don't think I've ever heard an explosion quite like that, 240 00:10:17,910 --> 00:10:18,810 that was nuts! 241 00:10:19,010 --> 00:10:20,460 What was your game plan here against LUCKY!? 242 00:10:20,660 --> 00:10:22,740 Uh, we wanted to get that over as fast as possible, really, 243 00:10:22,940 --> 00:10:24,290 to keep the machine in as, in, uh, 244 00:10:24,490 --> 00:10:25,770 best condition as we can going forward. 245 00:10:25,970 --> 00:10:28,550 Hopefully, we get into the 32 now, and it's, um, 246 00:10:29,240 --> 00:10:31,150 in great shape for it. 247 00:10:31,350 --> 00:10:33,050 So, in your opinion, what do you think? 248 00:10:33,250 --> 00:10:35,670 Cobalt, a top 10 robot? Maybe top 5? 249 00:10:35,870 --> 00:10:38,360 Well, you know, three decisive wins, 250 00:10:38,560 --> 00:10:40,330 and the loss was to Minotaur, 251 00:10:40,530 --> 00:10:42,020 and we're winning most of that fight, 252 00:10:42,220 --> 00:10:43,640 so that's like a half a loss. 253 00:10:43,840 --> 00:10:46,570 - [chuckles] - Losing to Minotaur is actually an honor, 254 00:10:46,770 --> 00:10:48,120 if it's that close of a fight. 255 00:10:48,320 --> 00:10:50,670 - I don't think that's really a negative against us. - [audience cheering] 256 00:10:50,870 --> 00:10:54,400 Very nice. Guys, congratulations! Great job. 257 00:10:54,590 --> 00:10:55,640 - Thank you! - Thank you. 258 00:10:55,840 --> 00:10:57,240 [audience cheering] 259 00:10:59,510 --> 00:11:00,910 [Dave] Good job, man. 260 00:11:01,110 --> 00:11:02,930 - [laughing] - [Dave] Great job, guys. 261 00:11:05,200 --> 00:11:07,150 Well, Cobalt, pretty impressive. 262 00:11:07,350 --> 00:11:09,190 A knockout in under 40 seconds 263 00:11:09,390 --> 00:11:11,460 against a previously unbeaten bot? 264 00:11:11,660 --> 00:11:12,570 That's okay! 265 00:11:12,770 --> 00:11:14,570 Yeah, this was a tough match-up for LUCKY! 266 00:11:14,770 --> 00:11:17,950 Cobalt, one of the hardest-hitting robots in the competition. 267 00:11:18,150 --> 00:11:19,810 We'll see where John Mladenik's squad 268 00:11:20,010 --> 00:11:21,190 lands at the end of the night, 269 00:11:21,390 --> 00:11:23,020 but there's no doubt in my mind, 270 00:11:23,220 --> 00:11:24,460 they're a top 8 seed. 271 00:11:24,660 --> 00:11:26,260 That weapon is one of the top three 272 00:11:26,460 --> 00:11:28,460 or four deadliest in the field. 273 00:11:28,660 --> 00:11:30,570 Can't wait to see who they get matched up with. 274 00:11:30,770 --> 00:11:32,950 [Chris] And how will this loss affect LUCKY!? 275 00:11:33,150 --> 00:11:35,120 [Kenny] Well, they're tougher to project, 3-1, 276 00:11:35,320 --> 00:11:36,600 but this was their chance to show 277 00:11:36,800 --> 00:11:39,840 that they can party with the big boys, and they failed. 278 00:11:40,040 --> 00:11:42,670 Goes to show how quickly narratives can change here. 279 00:11:42,870 --> 00:11:45,400 While Cobalt now looks like they could win it all, 280 00:11:45,590 --> 00:11:48,270 LUCKY!'s limping in with their confidence shaken. 281 00:11:49,410 --> 00:11:50,530 [Chris] All right, up next! 282 00:11:50,730 --> 00:11:53,810 The little blue bot with the might flip, Blip, 283 00:11:54,010 --> 00:11:55,910 looks to keep its tournament hopes alive 284 00:11:56,110 --> 00:11:58,680 against fellow flipper, Banshee! 285 00:12:00,100 --> 00:12:02,260 That's coming your way after this. 286 00:12:02,460 --> 00:12:04,750 [cheering, applause] 287 00:12:12,890 --> 00:12:14,270 [cheering, applause] 288 00:12:16,240 --> 00:12:19,770 We are back on BattleBots World Championship VII! 289 00:12:19,970 --> 00:12:23,330 Moments ago, we saw LUCKY! get popped by Cobalt, 290 00:12:23,530 --> 00:12:25,400 not what Mark Demers wanted to see 291 00:12:25,590 --> 00:12:27,550 one week before the tournament starts. 292 00:12:28,750 --> 00:12:31,640 I have never seen anything like this. 293 00:12:31,840 --> 00:12:34,710 We've been running this machine for, you know, years and years, 294 00:12:34,910 --> 00:12:36,570 and we've never had a breach like this. 295 00:12:36,770 --> 00:12:38,600 This is a carbon fiber round tank, 296 00:12:38,800 --> 00:12:41,530 and you can see he went straight through our chassis, 297 00:12:41,730 --> 00:12:44,020 through, uh, about an inch of frame and air, 298 00:12:44,220 --> 00:12:45,340 and got our tank. 299 00:12:45,960 --> 00:12:47,190 Massive explosion. 300 00:12:47,390 --> 00:12:48,910 [Chris] LUCKY! finishes 3-1, 301 00:12:49,110 --> 00:12:51,550 we'll see how that quick loss affects their seeding. 302 00:12:52,240 --> 00:12:53,770 But up next, it's Banshee, 303 00:12:53,970 --> 00:12:55,500 one of the rookie bots out there, 304 00:12:55,700 --> 00:12:56,880 taking on Blip, 305 00:12:57,080 --> 00:12:59,810 of course, engineered by Aren Hill. 306 00:13:00,010 --> 00:13:02,670 And this flipper bot was so impressive as a rookie. 307 00:13:02,870 --> 00:13:05,020 Had that undefeated run all the way 308 00:13:05,220 --> 00:13:07,740 to the quarter finals of World Championship VI, 309 00:13:07,940 --> 00:13:10,330 a completely different story this season, 310 00:13:10,530 --> 00:13:12,050 as the team enters their fourth fight 311 00:13:12,250 --> 00:13:14,050 with a record of 1-2. 312 00:13:14,250 --> 00:13:16,080 [Kenny] Yeah, but hard to call this a sophomore slump 313 00:13:16,280 --> 00:13:17,500 when you look at their schedule. 314 00:13:17,700 --> 00:13:20,600 Fights against two former champs and then HUGE, 315 00:13:20,800 --> 00:13:23,530 who just wrapped up a 4-0 regular season. 316 00:13:23,730 --> 00:13:24,810 Just brutal. 317 00:13:25,010 --> 00:13:26,530 And listen, in all three matches, 318 00:13:26,730 --> 00:13:28,220 Blip's gone the full three minutes, 319 00:13:28,420 --> 00:13:30,260 so you can't question its durability. 320 00:13:30,460 --> 00:13:33,130 The offense just needs to keep up with the defense. 321 00:13:34,340 --> 00:13:36,020 I think a win here still only nets them 322 00:13:36,220 --> 00:13:37,500 a seed in the mid-20s, 323 00:13:37,700 --> 00:13:41,260 which means facing a top 10 robot in the round of 32. 324 00:13:41,460 --> 00:13:43,150 They meet End Game or Quantum, 325 00:13:43,350 --> 00:13:44,880 and Aren can't get ahead of himself. 326 00:13:45,080 --> 00:13:47,550 A loss here could send him home early. 327 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,640 Well, they're gonna be taking on Banshee, 328 00:13:51,840 --> 00:13:53,600 uh, captained by David Small. 329 00:13:53,800 --> 00:13:56,050 The rookie flipper also 1-2, 330 00:13:56,250 --> 00:13:57,570 and I think it's fair to say, 331 00:13:57,770 --> 00:13:59,770 if David doesn't win this flip-off tonight, 332 00:13:59,970 --> 00:14:01,740 he will be headed back to Arizona. 333 00:14:01,940 --> 00:14:02,880 [Kenny] Yeah, 100%. 334 00:14:03,080 --> 00:14:04,600 With two flippers, there's a strong chance 335 00:14:04,800 --> 00:14:08,150 this goes to the judges, because KO shots are so rare. 336 00:14:08,350 --> 00:14:10,400 This will be a battle of driving and control, 337 00:14:10,590 --> 00:14:13,190 with both drivers pushing the pace and maneuvering 338 00:14:13,390 --> 00:14:14,740 to get under their opponent, 339 00:14:14,940 --> 00:14:16,330 and with a win over Blip, 340 00:14:16,530 --> 00:14:19,170 Banshee could hear its name called later tonight. 341 00:14:21,340 --> 00:14:22,980 [Chris] The flipper fest is all set! 342 00:14:23,180 --> 00:14:25,120 Let's go on down to the driver's deck! 343 00:14:25,320 --> 00:14:27,000 [cheering] 344 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,840 [robotic voice] Red team ready? 345 00:14:32,040 --> 00:14:33,600 They are in alignment. 346 00:14:33,800 --> 00:14:35,840 [Chris] Captain Aren Hill there. 347 00:14:36,040 --> 00:14:37,460 Uh, Kenny, there appears to be 348 00:14:37,660 --> 00:14:39,740 a big chunk of metal on Blip's flipper tip? 349 00:14:39,940 --> 00:14:42,640 [chuckles] Geeze, say that five times fast! 350 00:14:42,840 --> 00:14:44,400 [Kenny] Blip's flipper tip! Blip's flipper tip. 351 00:14:44,590 --> 00:14:45,770 Ha! Easy. 352 00:14:45,970 --> 00:14:47,570 So when Blip gets under an opponent, 353 00:14:47,770 --> 00:14:50,640 sometimes there's a gap between the tip of its flipper, 354 00:14:50,840 --> 00:14:51,910 and the opposing robot, 355 00:14:52,110 --> 00:14:54,600 which produces more of a slap than a flip. 356 00:14:54,800 --> 00:14:57,400 That gray metal block is meant to improve contact 357 00:14:57,590 --> 00:15:00,550 and help Blip pull off some highlight reel flips. 358 00:15:01,620 --> 00:15:04,080 [robotic voice] Blue team ready? 359 00:15:04,280 --> 00:15:06,840 [Chris] Captain David Small ready for battle. 360 00:15:07,040 --> 00:15:08,840 His bot Banshee looking a little more 361 00:15:09,040 --> 00:15:10,220 bare tonight, Kenny. 362 00:15:10,420 --> 00:15:12,770 [Kenny] Yeah, David stripped off all the little wedgelets 363 00:15:12,970 --> 00:15:14,980 to give Banshee more maneuverability. 364 00:15:15,180 --> 00:15:17,190 Blip has a big advantage in that department, 365 00:15:17,390 --> 00:15:18,980 with its compact design, 366 00:15:19,180 --> 00:15:22,130 so David's looking for any driving edge he can get. 367 00:15:24,720 --> 00:15:27,860 - [electronic crescendo] - [cheering intensifies] 368 00:15:31,620 --> 00:15:34,790 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 369 00:15:41,960 --> 00:15:45,020 [buzzers sounding] 370 00:15:45,220 --> 00:15:47,100 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 371 00:15:48,310 --> 00:15:49,670 [Chris] Face to face. 372 00:15:49,870 --> 00:15:53,360 Blip's key, Kenny, get under banshee, right? 373 00:15:53,560 --> 00:15:55,080 [Kenny] Absolutely, and there you go, 374 00:15:55,280 --> 00:15:58,150 you see it, Blip is the lower bot here to start. 375 00:15:58,350 --> 00:15:59,570 When it comes to flippers, 376 00:15:59,770 --> 00:16:02,570 winning the ground game is the name of the game. 377 00:16:02,770 --> 00:16:04,640 Blip just not able to get completely 378 00:16:04,840 --> 00:16:06,710 underneath the center of gravity. 379 00:16:06,910 --> 00:16:08,640 [Chris] It's been a frustrating season, 380 00:16:08,840 --> 00:16:10,740 no question, for Aren Hill and Blip, 381 00:16:10,940 --> 00:16:12,910 yes, they are coming off that win 382 00:16:13,110 --> 00:16:15,740 against their sister team in Tantrum to get to 1-2, 383 00:16:15,940 --> 00:16:17,770 but boy, they've gotta win tonight, 384 00:16:17,970 --> 00:16:19,810 work their way into the round of 32, 385 00:16:20,010 --> 00:16:22,050 and work on this robot. 386 00:16:22,250 --> 00:16:24,740 [Kenny] There's Blip, getting underneath Banshee again, 387 00:16:24,940 --> 00:16:27,460 taking it into the rails, this is a good opportunity, 388 00:16:27,660 --> 00:16:30,500 but can't trigger a solid flip, Chris. 389 00:16:30,700 --> 00:16:32,120 [Chris] And that's kinda been the MO 390 00:16:32,320 --> 00:16:34,020 this year for Blip, unfortunately. 391 00:16:34,220 --> 00:16:38,120 Had opportunities, but hasn't been able to complete the equation. 392 00:16:38,320 --> 00:16:39,770 [Kenny] You know, I wonder if that attachment 393 00:16:39,970 --> 00:16:41,840 Aren added there on the front of the flipper 394 00:16:42,040 --> 00:16:43,950 is actually hindering Blip's ability 395 00:16:44,150 --> 00:16:46,050 to get all the way underneath Banshee. 396 00:16:46,250 --> 00:16:49,000 Is this a case of modification backfiring a bit? 397 00:16:49,790 --> 00:16:51,400 [Chris] Well, flipper aside, 398 00:16:51,590 --> 00:16:53,980 Blip clearly the more powerful bot so far, 399 00:16:54,180 --> 00:16:56,640 continuing to push Banshee around the BattleBox. 400 00:16:56,840 --> 00:16:58,330 [Kenny] Oh, there's no doubt, and at this point, 401 00:16:58,530 --> 00:17:01,190 David Small realizes he's lost the ground game, 402 00:17:01,390 --> 00:17:04,120 he's gonna try and turn this into a track meet, 403 00:17:04,320 --> 00:17:06,120 make Aren Hill chase him around, 404 00:17:06,320 --> 00:17:08,360 and see if he can get Blip to make a mistake. 405 00:17:08,560 --> 00:17:10,290 [Chris] About 90 seconds in now, 406 00:17:10,490 --> 00:17:11,950 obviously, a lot on the line 407 00:17:12,150 --> 00:17:14,060 for team Banshee in this fight as well. 408 00:17:15,480 --> 00:17:16,910 They also sit at 1-2, 409 00:17:17,110 --> 00:17:18,530 so if they're able to do something 410 00:17:18,730 --> 00:17:21,290 in the final 90 ticks and pull off the upset, 411 00:17:21,490 --> 00:17:23,190 they'll be sitting at 2-2, 412 00:17:23,390 --> 00:17:26,880 and the selection committee has to give them serious consideration! 413 00:17:27,080 --> 00:17:28,190 [Kenny] Yep, but David Smalls, 414 00:17:28,390 --> 00:17:30,950 gonna have to find a way to get Blip off balance here, 415 00:17:31,150 --> 00:17:34,020 a top task as Blip is just so sturdy, 416 00:17:34,220 --> 00:17:35,980 like its sister, Tantrum. 417 00:17:36,180 --> 00:17:37,770 [Chris] Here's Blip, squaring up! 418 00:17:37,970 --> 00:17:39,020 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] There's Banshee, 419 00:17:39,220 --> 00:17:40,980 getting underneath Blip briefly. 420 00:17:41,180 --> 00:17:42,460 [Chris] Under a minute to go now. 421 00:17:42,660 --> 00:17:44,500 Blip has been the more aggressive robot, 422 00:17:44,700 --> 00:17:46,460 but is giving these fans very little 423 00:17:46,660 --> 00:17:48,120 in the way of flips. 424 00:17:48,320 --> 00:17:50,360 - Nice job there by Blip! - [both] Oh! 425 00:17:50,560 --> 00:17:51,740 [Kenny] There's a nice flip! 426 00:17:51,940 --> 00:17:54,150 [Chris] That's the first one of the match there, Kenny! 427 00:17:54,350 --> 00:17:56,190 And now Banshee's on its head! 428 00:17:56,390 --> 00:17:57,670 [Kenny] Excellent driving, there's the flip! 429 00:17:57,870 --> 00:17:58,840 It looks like they have it going, 430 00:17:59,040 --> 00:18:01,650 or perhaps this was a part of the strategy, 431 00:18:02,480 --> 00:18:03,640 to pour it on late in the fight! 432 00:18:03,840 --> 00:18:05,020 [audience cheering] 433 00:18:05,220 --> 00:18:06,290 - [Chris and Kenny] Oh! - [Kenny] There's a flip there by Blip! 434 00:18:06,490 --> 00:18:08,460 [Chris] And actually helped out Banshee, 435 00:18:08,660 --> 00:18:09,810 flipped it back over! 436 00:18:10,010 --> 00:18:11,190 So let's see if Banshee, 437 00:18:11,390 --> 00:18:13,500 in the final 25 ticks can do anything! 438 00:18:13,700 --> 00:18:16,120 Not sure there's any life left in its flipper! 439 00:18:16,320 --> 00:18:18,020 [Kenny] Well, this is a good sign for team Blip! 440 00:18:18,220 --> 00:18:19,840 Getting these flips going a little bit late, 441 00:18:20,040 --> 00:18:21,050 but getting it done! 442 00:18:21,250 --> 00:18:23,530 - [Chris] Whoa! - [Kenny] Driving, excellent flip, there! 443 00:18:23,730 --> 00:18:25,430 [Chris] So a nice job by Blip 444 00:18:25,630 --> 00:18:28,220 with a handful of flips in the final minute! 445 00:18:28,420 --> 00:18:29,840 [Kenny] Oh, whoa-oh! 446 00:18:30,040 --> 00:18:32,150 [Chris] You can hear the clock ticking away! 447 00:18:32,350 --> 00:18:35,080 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Both these bots at 1-2, 448 00:18:35,280 --> 00:18:37,950 are gonna have their final fight of the regular season 449 00:18:38,150 --> 00:18:41,020 - end up on the judges' scorecard! - [buzzer sounds] 450 00:18:41,220 --> 00:18:42,710 [cheering, applause] 451 00:18:42,910 --> 00:18:44,890 [referee] Over here, and about six feet from the wall... 452 00:18:46,370 --> 00:18:47,980 [Chris] Kenny, Blip took control 453 00:18:48,180 --> 00:18:49,880 of the ground game right from the start, 454 00:18:50,080 --> 00:18:51,640 bullied Banshee around the box 455 00:18:51,840 --> 00:18:53,530 but couldn't get any flips off. 456 00:18:53,730 --> 00:18:56,190 [Kenny] Yeah, I do think that bar attachment on the flipper 457 00:18:56,390 --> 00:18:58,640 actually did Blip a disservice tonight, 458 00:18:58,840 --> 00:19:01,600 either way, Aren Hill still manhandled Banshee 459 00:19:01,800 --> 00:19:03,050 in the driving department. 460 00:19:03,250 --> 00:19:05,220 [Chris] Blip finally able to score a nice flip 461 00:19:05,420 --> 00:19:07,120 and put Banshee on its head, 462 00:19:07,320 --> 00:19:09,600 and it looked like that might be the end 463 00:19:09,800 --> 00:19:11,220 for David Smalls' bot. 464 00:19:11,420 --> 00:19:13,740 [Kenny] You know, I think Aren Hill chose to keep this fight going 465 00:19:13,940 --> 00:19:16,710 because he knew Blip had underperformed to that point, 466 00:19:16,910 --> 00:19:18,890 and, well, that decision paid off. 467 00:19:19,860 --> 00:19:21,190 [Chris] Yes it did. 468 00:19:21,390 --> 00:19:24,430 Blip, with a series of impressive flips down the stretch, 469 00:19:24,630 --> 00:19:26,810 looking an awful lot like a shotput champion there. 470 00:19:27,010 --> 00:19:28,080 Banshee hung in, 471 00:19:28,280 --> 00:19:31,430 but showed no offensive capability in this fight. 472 00:19:31,630 --> 00:19:33,600 Here is Faruq with the decision! 473 00:19:33,800 --> 00:19:36,330 [cheering, applause] 474 00:19:36,530 --> 00:19:38,980 The results from the judges are in. 475 00:19:39,180 --> 00:19:41,260 [cheering] 476 00:19:41,460 --> 00:19:44,530 The winner, by unanimous decision is... 477 00:19:44,730 --> 00:19:47,500 - [scattered cheers] - [audience members] Blip! 478 00:19:47,700 --> 00:19:48,740 Blip! 479 00:19:48,940 --> 00:19:51,060 [audience cheering] 480 00:20:00,550 --> 00:20:04,600 [Chris] Aren Hill, congratulations, 1-2 heading into this fight, 481 00:20:04,800 --> 00:20:06,980 were you feeling the pressure in this one? 482 00:20:07,180 --> 00:20:08,950 Yeah, I know strength of schedule's a thing, 483 00:20:09,150 --> 00:20:11,290 but it's much better to take the questions out of it 484 00:20:11,490 --> 00:20:12,430 and get to 2-2. 485 00:20:12,630 --> 00:20:15,050 Do you feel like Blip was more dialed in 486 00:20:15,250 --> 00:20:16,370 last year around this time? 487 00:20:17,440 --> 00:20:19,050 I would say every single fight's different, 488 00:20:19,250 --> 00:20:20,950 so it's really hard to make that judgement. 489 00:20:21,150 --> 00:20:23,190 Um, we faced a lot of different types of opponents, 490 00:20:23,390 --> 00:20:25,840 I would say this year, our opponents have been significantly harder. 491 00:20:26,040 --> 00:20:28,930 Uh, and as a rock, paper, scissors type match-up for us. 492 00:20:29,930 --> 00:20:31,080 All right, guys! Nice job! 493 00:20:31,280 --> 00:20:32,360 Well done getting to 2-2! 494 00:20:32,560 --> 00:20:33,480 Thank you. 495 00:20:34,930 --> 00:20:36,440 [cheering, applause] 496 00:20:38,410 --> 00:20:41,310 - Good job. Thanks. Oh, no problem at all. - Awesome fight. 497 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:46,500 Aren Hill and Blip, it wasn't ideal, 498 00:20:46,700 --> 00:20:50,120 but they do get their regular season record to 2-2. 499 00:20:50,320 --> 00:20:53,710 [Kenny] Yeah, considering the murderers' row they faced in the qualifiers, 500 00:20:53,910 --> 00:20:55,050 it's a solid result. 501 00:20:55,250 --> 00:20:58,150 I don't think they'll be in the running for a top 16 seed, 502 00:20:58,350 --> 00:21:00,100 but they're safe for the round of 32. 503 00:21:01,340 --> 00:21:03,670 [Chris] Coming up, we've got an international affair 504 00:21:03,870 --> 00:21:06,460 between two massive vertical spinners. 505 00:21:06,660 --> 00:21:08,570 And with only one win this season, 506 00:21:08,770 --> 00:21:12,360 the UK's Monsoon still needs to prove they've got what it takes 507 00:21:12,560 --> 00:21:14,640 to perform in the post-season. 508 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:18,440 Can they do that against thunder from down under, Deathroll? 509 00:21:19,440 --> 00:21:21,020 And remember, at the end of the night, 510 00:21:21,220 --> 00:21:22,980 we've got the bracket reveal, 511 00:21:23,180 --> 00:21:24,770 where we will break down the field 512 00:21:24,970 --> 00:21:28,570 of this year's 32-team World Championship Tournament. 513 00:21:28,770 --> 00:21:30,680 It's all coming up onBattleBots. 514 00:21:34,440 --> 00:21:35,890 [audience cheering] 515 00:21:39,030 --> 00:21:41,360 [Chris] Welcome back to the final night of qualifying 516 00:21:41,560 --> 00:21:44,120 here at World Championship 7. 517 00:21:44,320 --> 00:21:47,600 Remember, we are going to reveal the entire tournament field 518 00:21:47,800 --> 00:21:49,500 at the end of the show. 519 00:21:49,700 --> 00:21:51,910 But right before that, we've got the main event 520 00:21:52,110 --> 00:21:54,440 the fans have been waiting all season for. 521 00:21:55,240 --> 00:21:58,020 It is Minotaur and Witch Doctor 522 00:21:58,220 --> 00:22:03,770 in a rematch of the fight that changed robot combat forever. 523 00:22:03,970 --> 00:22:06,060 Let's take a closer look at tonight's main event. 524 00:22:08,680 --> 00:22:11,080 [Kenny] One-eighty, huge hit! 525 00:22:11,280 --> 00:22:14,220 - [Chris and Kenny] Whoa! - [Chris] And another one! It's right in front! 526 00:22:14,420 --> 00:22:16,860 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Oh! It takes another shot! 527 00:22:18,170 --> 00:22:21,500 Last year, that was a crazy, crazy fight. 528 00:22:21,700 --> 00:22:23,360 [Chris] Another huge shot by Minotaur! 529 00:22:23,560 --> 00:22:25,050 Which now gets caught in the screws! 530 00:22:25,250 --> 00:22:27,480 This is the time for Mike Gellatly to get in there! 531 00:22:28,720 --> 00:22:30,170 [Michael] It had a bit of everything. 532 00:22:31,270 --> 00:22:33,770 [Kenny] Minotaur's missing a tire! 533 00:22:33,970 --> 00:22:36,530 You know, there was a lot of miscommunication between the rest. 534 00:22:36,730 --> 00:22:38,770 [referee] We have to count you out. 535 00:22:38,970 --> 00:22:41,500 [Kenny] Are they going to count him out? 536 00:22:41,700 --> 00:22:43,270 Bit of controversy, unfortunately. 537 00:22:44,310 --> 00:22:46,400 [Chris] And Witch Doctor content to do nothing! 538 00:22:46,590 --> 00:22:48,860 I wonder how that'll play in the eye of the judges. 539 00:22:49,370 --> 00:22:50,370 The hell, man! 540 00:22:52,060 --> 00:22:56,640 [Faruq] The winner by unanimous decision is, 541 00:22:56,840 --> 00:22:59,750 - Witch Doctor! - [Michael laughing] 542 00:23:01,030 --> 00:23:04,530 That feeling in the, in the audience and in the arena, 543 00:23:04,730 --> 00:23:08,030 it was just a lot booing and it was just like a very negative feel. 544 00:23:12,240 --> 00:23:15,620 I'm not beat at all, of course, I'm sad about the decision. 545 00:23:16,750 --> 00:23:17,960 But Daniel. 546 00:23:19,680 --> 00:23:21,820 I think Daniel may be a little more intense 547 00:23:37,480 --> 00:23:40,400 - All right, just relax, guys. Let's rein this in. - [yells] 548 00:23:40,590 --> 00:23:42,680 [yelling in slow motion] 549 00:23:49,620 --> 00:23:51,360 But, you know, you can't change the past, 550 00:23:51,560 --> 00:23:53,200 so let's look into the future. 551 00:23:55,820 --> 00:23:57,740 [Andrea] We have a ton of respect for each other. 552 00:23:57,940 --> 00:24:00,600 If there's any animosity, it's between the fans. 553 00:24:00,800 --> 00:24:03,240 I'm looking forward to another slugfest with Minotaur. 554 00:24:05,200 --> 00:24:06,840 [Michael] Minotaur wants to go weapon to weapon, right. 555 00:24:07,040 --> 00:24:08,950 He's got a super-chunky frame 556 00:24:09,150 --> 00:24:10,460 with a big weapon in the front. 557 00:24:10,660 --> 00:24:12,130 He doesn't wanna get hit anywhere else. 558 00:24:14,930 --> 00:24:18,710 Mike and Daniel, they are both very experienced drivers, 559 00:24:18,910 --> 00:24:19,820 very good drivers. 560 00:24:20,370 --> 00:24:21,370 But... 561 00:24:23,030 --> 00:24:24,680 ...Daniel is very aggressive. 562 00:24:27,650 --> 00:24:29,000 Very destructive. 563 00:24:30,750 --> 00:24:31,750 Very violent. 564 00:24:34,100 --> 00:24:36,360 - [slow motion yelling] - [Andrea] We're at an inherent disadvantage 565 00:24:36,560 --> 00:24:39,120 just because they have a small weapon and we have a big weapon. 566 00:24:39,320 --> 00:24:40,260 So when they hit us, they're under us, 567 00:24:40,460 --> 00:24:41,370 and we pop up. 568 00:24:42,790 --> 00:24:44,980 This whole design, a special configuration just for them 569 00:24:45,180 --> 00:24:46,710 to be able to pop them up higher 570 00:24:46,910 --> 00:24:47,930 and feed them into our weapons. 571 00:24:51,100 --> 00:24:54,710 This might be probably the toughest fight. 572 00:24:54,910 --> 00:24:57,600 Whoever wins this fight will be one of the top seeds. 573 00:24:57,800 --> 00:24:58,720 Maybe the top. 574 00:25:00,100 --> 00:25:01,190 If we can get the number one seed 575 00:25:01,390 --> 00:25:03,270 and hopefully chart a little bit easier path, 576 00:25:04,480 --> 00:25:05,510 that would be amazing. 577 00:25:09,340 --> 00:25:11,980 We are trying to stay focused one match at a time 578 00:25:12,180 --> 00:25:14,500 because you want to hopefully get to the finals 579 00:25:14,700 --> 00:25:16,130 and get the Giant Nut. 580 00:25:17,030 --> 00:25:18,620 But Daniel... 581 00:25:20,340 --> 00:25:21,290 I don't know. 582 00:25:21,490 --> 00:25:22,670 Uh, it's, [chuckles] 583 00:25:22,870 --> 00:25:24,310 it's gonna be a lot of energy there. 584 00:25:30,580 --> 00:25:34,220 - [audience cheering] - [Chris] And there's a look at both teams earlier today, 585 00:25:34,420 --> 00:25:38,640 making sure their robot is ready to rock for this pivotal matchup. 586 00:25:38,840 --> 00:25:40,330 Now, the last fight between these teams 587 00:25:40,530 --> 00:25:41,980 wasn't just controversial. 588 00:25:42,180 --> 00:25:45,120 It literally changed the game, right, Kenny? 589 00:25:45,320 --> 00:25:47,810 [Kenny] Yeah, while Witch Doctor did win fair and square, 590 00:25:48,010 --> 00:25:50,640 several rules were changed in the off-season 591 00:25:50,840 --> 00:25:52,880 to remove some of the ambiguity 592 00:25:53,080 --> 00:25:54,910 that made that fight so controversial. 593 00:25:55,110 --> 00:25:56,710 For example, while Witch Doctor 594 00:25:56,910 --> 00:25:59,740 was dislodged from the upper deck in that match, 595 00:25:59,940 --> 00:26:03,360 if you get stuck on the arena this year, you're outta luck. 596 00:26:03,560 --> 00:26:06,910 Crew bots won't help unless two teams are stuck together. 597 00:26:07,110 --> 00:26:10,020 There's also no more gray area with controlled movement. 598 00:26:10,220 --> 00:26:13,290 Last year, crabwalking could be interpreted multiple ways 599 00:26:13,490 --> 00:26:14,810 as we saw in that fight. 600 00:26:15,010 --> 00:26:18,330 Now, if you can move at all, you won't be counted out. 601 00:26:18,530 --> 00:26:21,220 And if your opponent doesn't attack during that time, 602 00:26:21,420 --> 00:26:23,120 they'll be counted out. 603 00:26:23,320 --> 00:26:24,950 [Chris] Yeah, part of the beauty of this sport 604 00:26:25,150 --> 00:26:27,710 is the ability to adapt year over year. 605 00:26:27,910 --> 00:26:30,220 But again, based on last season's rules, 606 00:26:30,420 --> 00:26:32,860 the judges did award Witch Doctor the win. 607 00:26:34,890 --> 00:26:37,120 All right. Well, now that I'm all amped up, 608 00:26:37,320 --> 00:26:40,060 let's turn our attention to the next monster mashup. 609 00:26:41,000 --> 00:26:43,500 A truly international affair up next, 610 00:26:43,700 --> 00:26:45,570 as it is the Aussie's Deathroll 611 00:26:45,770 --> 00:26:48,220 taking on the Brits and Monsoon. 612 00:26:48,420 --> 00:26:50,190 Let's start with Monsoon. 613 00:26:50,390 --> 00:26:53,640 Plenty of emotional swings for captain Tom Brewster this season. 614 00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:57,460 He got welcomed back to BattleBots with a KO from Black Dragon. 615 00:26:57,660 --> 00:26:59,460 Then he knocked out Horizon. 616 00:26:59,660 --> 00:27:01,570 We saw how much that meant to him. 617 00:27:01,770 --> 00:27:04,460 Finally, the close-decision loss to Whiplash. 618 00:27:04,660 --> 00:27:06,080 So Tom sits at 1-2. 619 00:27:06,280 --> 00:27:09,260 And Monsoon has shown flashes of its old self. 620 00:27:09,460 --> 00:27:13,080 But now he really needs this win if he has any playoff dreams. 621 00:27:13,280 --> 00:27:14,360 Yeah, absolutely, and he's going against 622 00:27:14,560 --> 00:27:16,770 a very dangerous robot in Deathroll. 623 00:27:16,970 --> 00:27:19,880 Two straight knockout wins now for Captain Steven Martin, 624 00:27:20,080 --> 00:27:23,020 who also made his return to BattleBotsthis season. 625 00:27:23,220 --> 00:27:26,670 Did get KO'd by another Brit early on in Cobalt. 626 00:27:26,870 --> 00:27:29,880 No shame there, but maybe some extra motivation for Steven. 627 00:27:30,080 --> 00:27:31,290 I think he's been waiting for this one. 628 00:27:31,490 --> 00:27:33,130 [audience cheering] 629 00:27:35,410 --> 00:27:37,570 [Chris] All right. England versus Australia. 630 00:27:37,770 --> 00:27:40,020 It is the battle for the Commonwealth. 631 00:27:40,220 --> 00:27:41,860 - Let's go! - [audience cheering] 632 00:27:42,620 --> 00:27:44,370 [robotic voice] Robots, ready. 633 00:27:45,240 --> 00:27:46,240 Okay. 634 00:27:48,060 --> 00:27:51,260 [Chris] Captain Tom Brewster there mean-muggin' for the camera. 635 00:27:51,460 --> 00:27:54,290 Ok, Kenny, crucial matchup for Monsoon. 636 00:27:54,490 --> 00:27:57,260 What's the gameplan against a similarly-built opponent? 637 00:27:57,460 --> 00:27:59,330 [Kenny] Yeah, big-time vertical spinner battle here. 638 00:27:59,530 --> 00:28:02,810 Check out that wedge. Tom calls it a snoot wedge. 639 00:28:03,010 --> 00:28:04,360 He wants to get under Deathroll 640 00:28:04,560 --> 00:28:06,740 but also avoid getting caught in the floor. 641 00:28:06,940 --> 00:28:08,000 A really smart design. 642 00:28:10,410 --> 00:28:12,310 [robotic voice] Blue Team, ready. 643 00:28:13,790 --> 00:28:15,080 [audience cheering] 644 00:28:15,280 --> 00:28:17,950 [Chris] You can see Glen Rose, the driver of Deathroll 645 00:28:18,150 --> 00:28:19,640 with the sticks in his hand. 646 00:28:19,840 --> 00:28:23,220 And, Kenny, this bot is a legit knockout artist. 647 00:28:23,420 --> 00:28:25,770 [Kenny] Yeah, eight career wins, seven by KO, 648 00:28:25,970 --> 00:28:28,980 and I think the team's still getting back into the rhythm here. 649 00:28:29,180 --> 00:28:30,770 If they can cap off the qualifiers 650 00:28:30,970 --> 00:28:32,570 with a win over a dangerous opponent 651 00:28:32,770 --> 00:28:33,840 like Monsoon, 652 00:28:34,040 --> 00:28:36,080 Deathroll's gonna rocket into the post-season 653 00:28:36,280 --> 00:28:37,410 with a ton of momentum. 654 00:28:51,310 --> 00:28:53,000 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 655 00:28:56,370 --> 00:28:57,950 All right. 656 00:28:58,150 --> 00:29:00,120 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 657 00:29:00,320 --> 00:29:01,790 [lights buzzing] 658 00:29:03,340 --> 00:29:05,360 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 659 00:29:05,560 --> 00:29:08,360 - A pair of high-energy weapons going face-to-face. - [Kenny] Oh! 660 00:29:08,560 --> 00:29:10,980 [Chris] And Deathroll takes a shot and ends up in the corner. 661 00:29:11,180 --> 00:29:12,290 And here goes Monsoon. 662 00:29:12,490 --> 00:29:14,430 Bouncing like a basketball. 663 00:29:14,630 --> 00:29:16,330 [Kenny] Nice recovery by Monsoon. 664 00:29:16,530 --> 00:29:18,080 Let's see if they can follow up here. 665 00:29:18,280 --> 00:29:21,260 Deathroll in a defensive position there in the corner. 666 00:29:21,460 --> 00:29:22,770 It's weapon is still active. 667 00:29:22,970 --> 00:29:24,640 [Chris and Kenny] Oh! 668 00:29:24,840 --> 00:29:27,640 [Chris] Monsoon delivers a shot that sends sparks flying. 669 00:29:27,840 --> 00:29:29,400 [Kenny] Deathroll is hurt, Chris. 670 00:29:29,590 --> 00:29:30,530 I'm not sure it can move. 671 00:29:30,730 --> 00:29:31,710 Okay, leave him, Tom, leave him. 672 00:29:31,910 --> 00:29:33,400 [Chris] Both weapons still spinning. 673 00:29:33,590 --> 00:29:36,150 Monsoon backing away now. 674 00:29:36,350 --> 00:29:39,910 - [Kenny] Wow. - [Chris] But Deathroll appears to be frozen stiff! 675 00:29:40,110 --> 00:29:41,710 [Kenny] Glen Rose mashing the controls, 676 00:29:41,910 --> 00:29:43,530 but no life from Deathroll! 677 00:29:43,730 --> 00:29:46,980 - [referee] Ten! Nine! Eight! - [Chris] Oh, the countdown, it's started! 678 00:29:47,180 --> 00:29:49,570 - [referee] Seven! Six! Five! - [Chris] Deathroll with a high-powered weapon 679 00:29:49,770 --> 00:29:51,950 - is sitting there weeping... - [referee] Four! Three! 680 00:29:52,150 --> 00:29:55,120 - Two! One! - ...and will watch its record fall to 2-2 681 00:29:55,320 --> 00:29:58,570 - with a disappointing knockout against Monsoon! - [cheering] 682 00:29:58,770 --> 00:30:00,440 [cheering] 683 00:30:02,930 --> 00:30:04,190 Yes! 684 00:30:04,390 --> 00:30:07,480 Yes! Come on! Come on! 685 00:30:09,060 --> 00:30:10,030 Yes! 686 00:30:11,550 --> 00:30:12,820 - Good job. - [Tom] You too. 687 00:30:16,030 --> 00:30:19,430 [Chris] Kenny, when two big vertical spinners collide in the Battle Box. 688 00:30:19,630 --> 00:30:21,290 anything can happen. 689 00:30:21,490 --> 00:30:22,640 [Kenny] Yeah, coming into this fight 690 00:30:22,840 --> 00:30:25,950 the betting money was on Deathroll winning these exchanges, 691 00:30:26,150 --> 00:30:28,220 but it was Monsoon that struck first 692 00:30:28,420 --> 00:30:30,430 with this beautiful combination. 693 00:30:30,630 --> 00:30:32,530 [Chris] Deathroll with a heck of a counter shot 694 00:30:32,730 --> 00:30:34,740 as it was still finding its feet. 695 00:30:34,940 --> 00:30:36,950 Monsoon lost control for a moment there, 696 00:30:37,150 --> 00:30:39,710 but managed to keep its weapon spinning. 697 00:30:39,910 --> 00:30:42,050 [Kenny] It seemed like Deathroll never really recovered 698 00:30:42,250 --> 00:30:43,530 from that first hit, Chris. 699 00:30:43,730 --> 00:30:47,330 Not sure if it was a signal issue or a problem with the drive. 700 00:30:47,530 --> 00:30:50,050 But it lost mobility and that was all she wrote. 701 00:30:50,250 --> 00:30:52,600 [Chris] Monsoon taking the conservative route, 702 00:30:52,800 --> 00:30:54,460 backing off there at the finish, 703 00:30:54,660 --> 00:30:56,820 as the Aussies were dead in the water. 704 00:30:58,480 --> 00:31:00,550 [audience cheering] 705 00:31:01,790 --> 00:31:02,790 [Chris] All right, Tom, 706 00:31:03,370 --> 00:31:05,050 congratulations. 707 00:31:05,250 --> 00:31:06,810 How's that one taste? 708 00:31:07,010 --> 00:31:07,880 Yeah, oh, it's fantastic. 709 00:31:08,080 --> 00:31:09,330 I think that's, uh, just what we needed. 710 00:31:09,530 --> 00:31:12,710 We had, uh, at this point we were 1-2 with two very close losses, 711 00:31:12,910 --> 00:31:14,640 so a big win over a, uh, 712 00:31:14,840 --> 00:31:16,770 um, you know, a top-tier rebel like Deathroll, 713 00:31:16,970 --> 00:31:18,260 I think is just what we needed. 714 00:31:18,460 --> 00:31:19,530 [audience cheering] 715 00:31:19,730 --> 00:31:20,810 [Chris] This was your last chance 716 00:31:21,010 --> 00:31:23,150 to prove something to the selection committee. 717 00:31:23,350 --> 00:31:26,640 Do you feel secure in saying, "We'll see you in the round of 32?" 718 00:31:26,840 --> 00:31:28,290 Yeah, at 2-2 I'm pretty confident 719 00:31:28,490 --> 00:31:30,260 that we'll be somewhere in the middle of the field, 720 00:31:30,460 --> 00:31:31,640 uh, which is really where we wanna be. 721 00:31:31,840 --> 00:31:33,190 If we were, if we were at the end, 722 00:31:33,390 --> 00:31:35,360 we'd be having a much nastier run, I think, 723 00:31:35,560 --> 00:31:38,150 so this is, this is okay for us, I think. 724 00:31:38,350 --> 00:31:40,710 Fair enough. Congratulations to you and your team. 725 00:31:40,910 --> 00:31:42,720 - Thank you. - [audience cheering] 726 00:31:51,100 --> 00:31:54,080 [Chris] Well, Kenny, both these robots are now 2-2. 727 00:31:54,280 --> 00:31:57,740 But that wasn't really the fight we were looking for from either team. 728 00:31:57,940 --> 00:31:59,460 [Kenny] Yeah, not sure what happened to Deathroll. 729 00:31:59,660 --> 00:32:03,190 Mechanical issues this late in the season is not a good sign. 730 00:32:03,390 --> 00:32:05,570 And Monsoon kind of took the easy way out there, 731 00:32:05,770 --> 00:32:07,770 had a chance to keep this fight going, 732 00:32:07,970 --> 00:32:09,810 but just decided to take the win. 733 00:32:10,010 --> 00:32:11,460 Both teams should get in. 734 00:32:11,660 --> 00:32:14,130 I'd expect a a tough first round matchup for each. 735 00:32:15,890 --> 00:32:17,570 [Chris] All right. Well, coming up, 736 00:32:17,770 --> 00:32:20,910 we've got the 2020 runner-up, Whiplash 737 00:32:21,110 --> 00:32:22,880 and the reigning champs, Tantrum, 738 00:32:23,080 --> 00:32:27,430 who are both 1-2 and in need of a big-time performance. 739 00:32:27,630 --> 00:32:30,740 Apparently, Tantrum's been having issues getting the robot ready. 740 00:32:30,940 --> 00:32:33,570 You can see them scrambling a bit earlier. 741 00:32:33,770 --> 00:32:35,950 This, all we need from it is the side. So, you're... 742 00:32:36,150 --> 00:32:37,360 [Chris] We'll see what that means 743 00:32:37,560 --> 00:32:39,120 for their post-season dreams 744 00:32:39,320 --> 00:32:41,790 when we return on BattleBots! 745 00:32:49,890 --> 00:32:51,710 [cheering] 746 00:32:51,910 --> 00:32:54,400 [Chris] Welcome back to the final night of the qualifiers. 747 00:32:54,590 --> 00:32:57,880 Up next, we've got a brawl between the reigning World Champs. 748 00:32:58,080 --> 00:32:59,950 and the 2020 runner-up. 749 00:33:00,150 --> 00:33:03,500 Boy, this is an enormous fight for a pair of 1-2 teams. 750 00:33:03,700 --> 00:33:05,640 And I cannot believe that I am telling you 751 00:33:05,840 --> 00:33:08,330 Tantrum and Whiplash both sit at 1-2. 752 00:33:08,530 --> 00:33:09,710 What the heck has gone on here? 753 00:33:09,910 --> 00:33:11,080 Uh, what, what's going on 754 00:33:11,280 --> 00:33:14,050 is the margin for error is smaller than ever. 755 00:33:14,250 --> 00:33:18,020 The losses for both teams have come down to tiny mistakes in the arena 756 00:33:18,220 --> 00:33:19,400 and in the pits. 757 00:33:19,590 --> 00:33:20,710 Now they've gotta win, 758 00:33:20,910 --> 00:33:23,150 or risk being on the tournament bubble. 759 00:33:23,350 --> 00:33:24,770 [Chris] And hey, don't take it from us. 760 00:33:24,970 --> 00:33:26,530 The captains of these two squads 761 00:33:26,730 --> 00:33:29,150 know exactly what's on the line too. 762 00:33:29,350 --> 00:33:31,980 - [Kenny] Uh-oh. It's going-- - [Chris and Kenny] Oh! 763 00:33:32,180 --> 00:33:33,770 [Matthew] In our first fight against MaDCatTer, 764 00:33:33,970 --> 00:33:34,980 we got annihilated. 765 00:33:35,180 --> 00:33:38,260 HyperShock was a lot better than our first fight, 766 00:33:38,460 --> 00:33:40,080 but they still did excessive damage. 767 00:33:40,280 --> 00:33:42,600 [Kenny] Look up, they're hanging out of Whiplash! 768 00:33:42,800 --> 00:33:45,430 [Matthew] Monsoon, we won in a very, very close decision. 769 00:33:45,630 --> 00:33:48,440 So Tantrum presents an interesting challenge for us. 770 00:33:49,620 --> 00:33:50,810 They are the reigning champion, 771 00:33:51,010 --> 00:33:52,190 but we really, really gotta win. 772 00:33:52,390 --> 00:33:55,190 Anything less than the improvements we are making now 773 00:33:55,390 --> 00:33:56,600 are not gonna be enough. 774 00:33:56,800 --> 00:33:59,400 I mean, we fought our last three fights with no spinner, really. 775 00:33:59,590 --> 00:34:02,020 So if we could add the spinner to that equation, 776 00:34:02,220 --> 00:34:04,600 I think that'll be a huge boost to our, um, 777 00:34:04,800 --> 00:34:06,740 you know, destructive potential. 778 00:34:06,940 --> 00:34:08,260 We have a very similar strategy, 779 00:34:08,460 --> 00:34:09,840 and we are two of the only teams 780 00:34:10,040 --> 00:34:12,120 that have really executed it properly, in my opinion. 781 00:34:12,320 --> 00:34:15,050 [Chris] Tantrum gets underneath and delivers a shot! 782 00:34:15,250 --> 00:34:17,840 [Ginger] We both have weapons that we sort of keep out of the way 783 00:34:18,040 --> 00:34:19,880 until we have our opponents where we want them. 784 00:34:20,080 --> 00:34:21,910 And then, when we're ready, we both deliver hits. 785 00:34:22,110 --> 00:34:23,220 [Chris] Whoa! 786 00:34:23,420 --> 00:34:24,950 [Ginger] And that's what kills people. 787 00:34:25,150 --> 00:34:27,770 [Alex] Whiplash is one of the best robots in the sport. 788 00:34:27,970 --> 00:34:29,530 We'd argue we're a little bit better. 789 00:34:29,730 --> 00:34:31,190 We hit people in weird ways. 790 00:34:31,390 --> 00:34:32,330 We look at the belly pan, 791 00:34:32,530 --> 00:34:33,710 and it is thin enough 792 00:34:33,910 --> 00:34:35,600 to be able to tear through and rip the belly. 793 00:34:35,800 --> 00:34:37,190 So we're really hoping to do that again here. 794 00:34:37,390 --> 00:34:38,530 And they probably know just like we do 795 00:34:38,730 --> 00:34:39,840 that our self-righter has had issues. 796 00:34:40,040 --> 00:34:42,810 [Chris] The champs are down for the count! 797 00:34:43,010 --> 00:34:44,460 [Alex] We've been working through those, 798 00:34:44,660 --> 00:34:47,220 and we're really happy where it's sitting right now. 799 00:34:47,420 --> 00:34:49,910 But who knows what other failure mode could come up. 800 00:34:50,110 --> 00:34:51,460 [Ginger] If we lose to Whiplash, 801 00:34:51,660 --> 00:34:53,290 Tantrum will be 1-3. 802 00:34:53,490 --> 00:34:55,460 We're nervous about what that could mean. 803 00:34:55,660 --> 00:34:56,670 What if we have to go up against 804 00:34:56,870 --> 00:34:58,460 the top-seeded robot in the first round? 805 00:34:58,660 --> 00:35:00,980 That would be pretty unfortunate. 806 00:35:01,180 --> 00:35:02,500 [Matthew] I don't really care what seed we have, 807 00:35:02,700 --> 00:35:04,190 all I care is we make it in the tournament. 808 00:35:04,390 --> 00:35:05,360 We're expecting a brawl. 809 00:35:05,560 --> 00:35:06,740 We're gonna go all out 810 00:35:06,940 --> 00:35:07,860 and we're gonna see what happens. 811 00:35:09,370 --> 00:35:11,340 [audience cheering] 812 00:35:13,960 --> 00:35:17,050 Let's see what happens between two veteran squads. 813 00:35:17,250 --> 00:35:18,120 Faruq. 814 00:35:18,320 --> 00:35:20,200 [cheering] 815 00:35:24,100 --> 00:35:25,770 [Faruq] In the red square, 816 00:35:25,970 --> 00:35:28,720 he'll throw a giant fit like Christian Bale did. 817 00:35:30,200 --> 00:35:31,980 Or when Tyra Banks yelled, 818 00:35:32,180 --> 00:35:35,080 Be quiet, Tiffany! We're all rooting for you." 819 00:35:35,280 --> 00:35:37,640 It's Tantrum. 820 00:35:37,840 --> 00:35:39,240 [audience cheering] 821 00:35:43,030 --> 00:35:44,710 [Chris] Here come the reigning champs. 822 00:35:44,910 --> 00:35:47,670 Alex Grant on the left, Ginger Schmidt on the right. 823 00:35:47,870 --> 00:35:49,500 We saw them having issues earlier. 824 00:35:49,700 --> 00:35:51,020 So what is the word, Kenny? 825 00:35:51,220 --> 00:35:52,360 - Yeah. - [Kenny] Well, remember, 826 00:35:52,560 --> 00:35:54,710 this is a completely redesigned Tantrum, 827 00:35:54,910 --> 00:35:56,740 so they're still dealing with gremlins. 828 00:35:56,940 --> 00:35:59,950 They had to replace their drive and their weapon belt today. 829 00:36:00,150 --> 00:36:01,430 It's been a scramble, 830 00:36:01,630 --> 00:36:04,400 but their pit crew is part of what won them a Nut. 831 00:36:04,590 --> 00:36:06,050 They know how big this fight is 832 00:36:06,250 --> 00:36:07,430 and they're ready to go. 833 00:36:07,630 --> 00:36:09,200 [audience cheering] 834 00:36:10,820 --> 00:36:12,650 Let's go! 835 00:36:13,550 --> 00:36:15,260 [Faruk] In the blue square, 836 00:36:15,460 --> 00:36:16,950 the family that slays together, 837 00:36:17,150 --> 00:36:19,400 stays together no matter the weather. 838 00:36:19,590 --> 00:36:23,150 And building murderous robots is how they spend quality time together. 839 00:36:23,350 --> 00:36:25,530 They have a mom, a dad, a couple of kids, 840 00:36:25,730 --> 00:36:27,220 but don't you dare get cocky, 841 00:36:27,420 --> 00:36:31,080 for they'll have a giant group hug over your dead body. 842 00:36:31,280 --> 00:36:35,670 Please welcome the family robot, Whiplash! 843 00:36:35,870 --> 00:36:37,270 [audience cheering] 844 00:36:38,620 --> 00:36:41,260 [Chris] Whiplash, led by the first family of robotics, 845 00:36:41,460 --> 00:36:42,570 the Vasquezes. 846 00:36:42,770 --> 00:36:44,640 And, Kenny, when we heard from Matthew 847 00:36:44,840 --> 00:36:47,150 he sounded a little more excited for this matchup 848 00:36:47,350 --> 00:36:48,530 than his opponent did. 849 00:36:48,730 --> 00:36:51,150 [Kenny] Yeah, even though he's got more on the line tonight, 850 00:36:51,350 --> 00:36:54,190 not show if he gets in if he doesn't show out. 851 00:36:54,390 --> 00:36:56,980 This is exactly the type of matchup Matty likes. 852 00:36:57,180 --> 00:36:59,600 Two control bots all about driving. 853 00:36:59,800 --> 00:37:03,790 And no one is more confident in their stick skills than Matthew Vasquez. 854 00:37:04,480 --> 00:37:05,960 [audience cheering] 855 00:37:20,550 --> 00:37:21,710 [Chris] Remember, the reigning champs 856 00:37:21,910 --> 00:37:23,840 rattled off seven straight wins 857 00:37:24,040 --> 00:37:25,600 on their run to the Nut last year. 858 00:37:25,800 --> 00:37:29,200 If they're gonna get hot this season, now is the time to do it. 859 00:37:30,200 --> 00:37:32,290 But either way we've got two blue bloods 860 00:37:32,490 --> 00:37:34,150 with their backs against the wall, 861 00:37:34,350 --> 00:37:36,430 looking to improve to 2-2. 862 00:37:36,630 --> 00:37:39,050 It is Tantrum! It is Whiplash! 863 00:37:39,250 --> 00:37:42,000 When we return on BattleBots. 864 00:37:49,750 --> 00:37:51,620 - [audience cheering] - [robotic voice] Robots activate. 865 00:37:53,030 --> 00:37:54,360 [Chris] Welcome back to Battlebots 866 00:37:54,560 --> 00:37:56,770 where we have got a matchup with big names 867 00:37:56,970 --> 00:37:58,530 and even bigger stakes. 868 00:37:58,730 --> 00:38:00,670 The reigning World Champs, Tantrum, 869 00:38:00,870 --> 00:38:03,260 the 2020 runner-up, Whiplash. 870 00:38:03,460 --> 00:38:05,360 They're are both sitting at 1-2. 871 00:38:05,560 --> 00:38:06,670 A win gets you in, 872 00:38:06,870 --> 00:38:09,220 while a loss will make tonight's bracket reveal 873 00:38:09,420 --> 00:38:12,080 pretty interesting. 874 00:38:12,280 --> 00:38:15,000 It's the biggest fight of the qualifiers for these bots. 875 00:38:15,720 --> 00:38:16,820 Let's go! 876 00:38:26,480 --> 00:38:28,440 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 877 00:38:29,820 --> 00:38:31,270 [Chris] Dillon Carey. 878 00:38:32,270 --> 00:38:33,880 Matt Vasquez. 879 00:38:34,080 --> 00:38:36,020 Two of the top drivers of the sport 880 00:38:36,220 --> 00:38:38,260 trying to keep their seasons alive. 881 00:38:38,460 --> 00:38:40,220 [chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 882 00:38:40,420 --> 00:38:42,910 [lights buzzing] 883 00:38:43,110 --> 00:38:44,720 Let the bot battle begin! 884 00:38:45,410 --> 00:38:47,000 Tantrum swings out wide. 885 00:38:47,860 --> 00:38:49,020 Now the bots square up. 886 00:38:49,220 --> 00:38:51,270 The champ looking to get underneath Whiplash. 887 00:38:52,440 --> 00:38:54,530 Tantrum's so stout, so low to the ground. 888 00:38:54,730 --> 00:38:57,740 Winning the ground game here, able to flank Whiplash. 889 00:38:57,940 --> 00:39:00,600 [Chris] Not easy to do against a driver like Matty Vasquez. 890 00:39:00,800 --> 00:39:02,880 [Kenny] Yeah, Matty's so precise. 891 00:39:03,080 --> 00:39:05,150 Looking to back Tantrum down here. 892 00:39:05,350 --> 00:39:06,600 Always has a great strategy. 893 00:39:06,800 --> 00:39:09,260 - Now he's able to get underneath and flip Tantrum! - [Chris] Oh! 894 00:39:09,460 --> 00:39:11,640 Yeah, Tantrum on its head. 895 00:39:11,840 --> 00:39:15,260 And trying to get back over. 896 00:39:15,460 --> 00:39:17,260 [Kenny] This team has been haunted by issues 897 00:39:17,460 --> 00:39:19,530 with its self-righter all season, Chris. 898 00:39:19,730 --> 00:39:22,950 And it looks like the nightmare may just continue. 899 00:39:23,150 --> 00:39:26,910 [Chris] Are you kidding me? There is no life from Tantrum! 900 00:39:27,110 --> 00:39:30,460 - [Kenny] Whiplash teasing a strike here. - Yeah. 901 00:39:30,660 --> 00:39:32,670 - [Chris] And the countdown has started! - [referee] Ten! Nine! 902 00:39:32,870 --> 00:39:34,840 - Eight! Seven! - Dillon Carey, the driver of Tantrum 903 00:39:35,040 --> 00:39:36,950 - trying to resurrect his robot. - [referee] Six! Five! 904 00:39:37,150 --> 00:39:39,260 - Four! Three! - [Chris] Whiplash says, "Go ahead. 905 00:39:39,460 --> 00:39:42,270 - I dare you. Try me, dude!" - [referee] Two! One! Knockout! 906 00:39:43,240 --> 00:39:44,480 [Chris] And it is over. 907 00:39:45,370 --> 00:39:46,460 [Kenny] Oh, boy. 908 00:39:46,660 --> 00:39:49,290 [Chris] As the winner of the Giant Nut a season ago 909 00:39:49,490 --> 00:39:52,150 goes to 1-3. 910 00:39:52,350 --> 00:39:55,370 Will they make it to the round of 32? 911 00:39:56,580 --> 00:39:57,720 [Kenny] My goodness. 912 00:40:02,310 --> 00:40:05,260 [Chris] Kenny, this one was a chess match to start. 913 00:40:05,460 --> 00:40:07,530 [Kenny] Yeah, Dillon Carey choosing to go wide 914 00:40:07,730 --> 00:40:10,080 Matty Vasquez with the more direct approach. 915 00:40:10,280 --> 00:40:11,980 Got hung up on the soft slots gear, 916 00:40:12,180 --> 00:40:14,150 and Tantrum was able to get to to the side 917 00:40:14,350 --> 00:40:16,020 and land a nice opening pop. 918 00:40:16,220 --> 00:40:19,290 [Chris] But Whiplash countered with some impressive horsepower, 919 00:40:19,490 --> 00:40:21,050 pushed Tantrum into the screws, 920 00:40:21,250 --> 00:40:24,430 and delivered a big shot with its vertical disc. 921 00:40:24,630 --> 00:40:26,570 [Kenny] Yeah, that disc on Whiplash is back, 922 00:40:26,770 --> 00:40:28,400 and that's huge for this team. 923 00:40:28,590 --> 00:40:31,910 The self-writer on Tantrum on the other hand, is a big problem. 924 00:40:32,110 --> 00:40:32,980 [Chris] And what a sight. 925 00:40:33,180 --> 00:40:35,570 The reigning champ on its head, 926 00:40:35,770 --> 00:40:39,130 gasping for air in its third loss of the season. 927 00:40:41,580 --> 00:40:43,060 [audience cheering] 928 00:40:45,550 --> 00:40:46,550 [Chris] Hey, Matt. 929 00:40:47,240 --> 00:40:48,290 - Hi. - [chuckles] 930 00:40:48,490 --> 00:40:50,810 You needed that one, as you move to 2-2. 931 00:40:51,010 --> 00:40:53,740 Yeah, we really, really needed this win. [chuckles] 932 00:40:53,940 --> 00:40:55,910 Um, uh, we're a little bit in shock 933 00:40:56,110 --> 00:40:57,530 Didn't think it would go that way at all. 934 00:40:57,730 --> 00:41:00,360 Um, all of our other fights we've been having major spinner issues, 935 00:41:00,560 --> 00:41:01,600 spinner didn't even work. 936 00:41:01,800 --> 00:41:03,530 Thanks to a ton of other people, 937 00:41:03,730 --> 00:41:05,260 even some members of Team Tantrum, really helped us out. 938 00:41:05,460 --> 00:41:08,150 But, uh, that saved us because when I had him pinned in the corner 939 00:41:08,350 --> 00:41:10,570 and tried to lift him, I couldn't lift him for some reason. 940 00:41:10,770 --> 00:41:12,740 So, luckily, the spinner was working. [laughs] 941 00:41:12,940 --> 00:41:14,400 Do you guys feel like you're in? 942 00:41:14,590 --> 00:41:15,980 And if you are in the top 32, 943 00:41:16,180 --> 00:41:18,190 where would you place yourself ranking-wise? 944 00:41:18,390 --> 00:41:19,430 Uh, we are in. 945 00:41:19,630 --> 00:41:21,220 To be honest, I don't really care what we're ranked. 946 00:41:21,420 --> 00:41:22,430 Like, if we're in, we're in. 947 00:41:22,630 --> 00:41:24,290 Uh, you know, the higher we've been ranked, 948 00:41:24,490 --> 00:41:26,050 the worse we have done, which is really weird. 949 00:41:26,250 --> 00:41:28,150 - [Kenny chuckles] - Like, we've been ranked, like, ten, runner-up, 950 00:41:28,350 --> 00:41:29,980 then, ranked three and we lose in Round 16. 951 00:41:30,180 --> 00:41:31,840 So I don't think it really matters a whole lot. 952 00:41:32,040 --> 00:41:33,740 I'm just glad. I think we'll be in there. 953 00:41:33,940 --> 00:41:35,120 Tantrum will be in there. 954 00:41:35,320 --> 00:41:38,150 I couldn't imagine a bracket without you guys in there. 955 00:41:38,350 --> 00:41:39,980 I'm, uh... Yeah, we're excited. 956 00:41:40,180 --> 00:41:42,740 Matt, congratulations to you and your entire family. 957 00:41:42,940 --> 00:41:43,890 - Thank you. - Thank you. 958 00:41:47,440 --> 00:41:50,330 [Matthew] You guys, we did it. We did it. 959 00:41:50,530 --> 00:41:52,290 [Chris] Okay, Alex and Ginger, 960 00:41:52,490 --> 00:41:54,980 heavy are the heads that wear the crown. 961 00:41:55,180 --> 00:41:57,290 Obviously, coming off of a title run, 962 00:41:57,490 --> 00:42:00,130 this is not the way you saw your season unfolding, is it? 963 00:42:01,200 --> 00:42:03,710 Not quite, we knew we came in with a new robot. 964 00:42:03,910 --> 00:42:05,260 We knew we had a lot of work to do, 965 00:42:05,460 --> 00:42:07,150 and we knew we had to sus out the issues. 966 00:42:07,350 --> 00:42:08,980 Whenever you build a whole new chassis, 967 00:42:09,180 --> 00:42:11,330 uh, there's always things that you have to work through. 968 00:42:11,530 --> 00:42:13,810 And we've been working, [chuckles] 969 00:42:14,010 --> 00:42:16,120 but not quite hitting the mark. So... 970 00:42:16,320 --> 00:42:18,430 Do you guys have a better idea after this fight 971 00:42:18,630 --> 00:42:21,530 of what you would do, you know, modification-wise 972 00:42:21,730 --> 00:42:23,260 to your robot for that post-season. 973 00:42:23,460 --> 00:42:25,220 Yeah, absolutely, I think our self-right 974 00:42:25,420 --> 00:42:27,600 has clearly been a massive issue for us. 975 00:42:27,800 --> 00:42:29,530 That's how we lost to Minotaur earlier, 976 00:42:29,730 --> 00:42:31,120 that's how we lost this time. 977 00:42:31,320 --> 00:42:33,810 We feel like, you know, if our self-right had been working, 978 00:42:34,010 --> 00:42:35,570 and we had been able to get back on our feet, 979 00:42:35,770 --> 00:42:37,460 you know, Tantrum was throwing some punches in there. 980 00:42:37,660 --> 00:42:39,050 So maybe it would have gone differently. 981 00:42:39,250 --> 00:42:42,460 [Chris] Okay, we'll see if 1-3 is good enough to get you in. 982 00:42:42,660 --> 00:42:44,030 Ginger and Alex, thanks for the time. 983 00:42:45,130 --> 00:42:46,480 Hey, congratulations. 984 00:42:47,100 --> 00:42:48,170 Yeah. 985 00:42:56,130 --> 00:42:58,460 [Chris] Well, both these robots needed the victory, 986 00:42:58,660 --> 00:43:01,260 and Whiplash got it in under a minute. 987 00:43:01,460 --> 00:43:05,400 Man, getting this done here over Tantrum, very impressive. 988 00:43:05,590 --> 00:43:07,770 Again, champion from last season, 989 00:43:07,970 --> 00:43:09,260 Whiplash needed this one big time. 990 00:43:09,460 --> 00:43:12,600 I think maybe the bigger story is the defending champions 991 00:43:12,800 --> 00:43:15,290 of the Giant Nut, Tantrum, they sit at 1-3. 992 00:43:15,490 --> 00:43:18,080 I get it, it's murderer's row schedule, right? 993 00:43:18,280 --> 00:43:21,910 I mean, Minotaur, Hydra, Blip, Whiplash. 994 00:43:22,110 --> 00:43:24,290 I guess since they're the defending champs, 995 00:43:24,490 --> 00:43:26,770 they're gonna get the benefit of the doubt here. 996 00:43:26,970 --> 00:43:28,640 Yeah, that's right, you know, you have to consider 997 00:43:28,840 --> 00:43:30,880 they had a very ambitious rebuild 998 00:43:31,080 --> 00:43:33,460 for this season, made a lot of changes. 999 00:43:33,660 --> 00:43:35,050 It's true that this quick knockout 1000 00:43:35,250 --> 00:43:38,050 really hurts their resume, but as you alluded to 1001 00:43:38,250 --> 00:43:40,740 there are only four modern-era teams 1002 00:43:40,940 --> 00:43:44,290 with banners in the rafters, and Tantrum's one of them. 1003 00:43:44,490 --> 00:43:46,360 When comparing two bubble teams, 1004 00:43:46,560 --> 00:43:48,050 that is the ultimate tiebreaker, 1005 00:43:48,250 --> 00:43:49,810 but we'll see what happens. 1006 00:43:50,010 --> 00:43:51,150 [Chris] All right, coming up, 1007 00:43:51,350 --> 00:43:53,120 another pair of robots will duel 1008 00:43:53,320 --> 00:43:57,360 for their post-season lives as HiJinx faces Switchback. 1009 00:43:57,560 --> 00:43:59,910 And we are getting closer to revealing this year's 1010 00:44:00,110 --> 00:44:03,480 32-team World Championship tournament field. 1011 00:44:04,240 --> 00:44:06,710 Who is in? Who is out? 1012 00:44:06,910 --> 00:44:08,530 All the answers are coming your way 1013 00:44:08,730 --> 00:44:10,960 as BattleBots continues! 1014 00:44:19,650 --> 00:44:23,080 We are back on BattleBots World Championship VII. 1015 00:44:23,280 --> 00:44:25,810 It is the final night of the qualifying rounds, 1016 00:44:26,010 --> 00:44:27,640 which means the big reveal 1017 00:44:27,840 --> 00:44:30,120 of this year's 32-team tournament bracket 1018 00:44:30,320 --> 00:44:32,600 is just around the corner. 1019 00:44:32,800 --> 00:44:35,050 But up first, a matchup featuring two teams 1020 00:44:35,250 --> 00:44:38,050 still scrapping to secure a spot in the post-season, 1021 00:44:38,250 --> 00:44:40,950 HiJinx versus Switchback. 1022 00:44:41,150 --> 00:44:43,190 Kenny, Switchback's captain, Greg Needel 1023 00:44:43,390 --> 00:44:46,570 is feeling pretty good coming off his win over Ominous, 1024 00:44:46,770 --> 00:44:49,290 took quite a licking and kept on ticking. 1025 00:44:49,490 --> 00:44:51,670 His squad is sitting at 2-1 right now. 1026 00:44:51,870 --> 00:44:53,710 If they take care of business tonight, 1027 00:44:53,910 --> 00:44:56,120 it'll be awfully tough to keep them out of the tournament. 1028 00:44:56,320 --> 00:44:57,980 [Kenny] Yeah, I think the big issue for them 1029 00:44:58,180 --> 00:44:59,980 in their first year here at BattleBots 1030 00:45:00,180 --> 00:45:01,670 was weapon reliability. 1031 00:45:01,870 --> 00:45:03,770 This version of Switchback is hitting hard 1032 00:45:03,970 --> 00:45:06,290 and most importantly, it's a brick. 1033 00:45:06,490 --> 00:45:07,910 The robot is super durable. 1034 00:45:08,110 --> 00:45:10,190 One more big win should land them somewhere 1035 00:45:10,390 --> 00:45:12,330 between the 10 and 20 seed, 1036 00:45:12,530 --> 00:45:14,120 but they can't take their foot of the gas. 1037 00:45:14,320 --> 00:45:17,130 Taking on Jen Herchenroeder's crew at HiJinx, 1038 00:45:17,960 --> 00:45:19,400 I don't want to speak for Jen, 1039 00:45:19,590 --> 00:45:21,840 but I feel like she's really disappointed at this point. 1040 00:45:22,040 --> 00:45:23,670 She didn't expect to be 1-2 1041 00:45:23,870 --> 00:45:25,950 fighting for her post-season life. 1042 00:45:26,150 --> 00:45:27,460 She's gotta get it right tonight. 1043 00:45:27,660 --> 00:45:28,530 [Kenny] Yeah, she does. 1044 00:45:28,730 --> 00:45:30,430 This is HiJinx's third year at BattleBots, 1045 00:45:30,630 --> 00:45:31,980 managed to squeak into the tournament 1046 00:45:32,180 --> 00:45:35,080 as the 29th seed in back-to-back seasons. 1047 00:45:35,280 --> 00:45:38,810 But this year, the weapon just hasn't been reliable or deadly. 1048 00:45:39,010 --> 00:45:41,840 I could still see them getting into the round of 32 1049 00:45:42,040 --> 00:45:43,220 with a big time KO, 1050 00:45:43,420 --> 00:45:45,220 but another poor performance would send Jen 1051 00:45:45,420 --> 00:45:47,580 into the offseason with a whole lot of question marks. 1052 00:45:48,680 --> 00:45:51,150 At least for Jen heading into this fight, 1053 00:45:51,350 --> 00:45:52,640 she has an experience advantage. 1054 00:45:52,840 --> 00:45:54,370 No question about it. Faruq! 1055 00:45:59,310 --> 00:46:02,770 In the red square from Oakland, California, 1056 00:46:02,970 --> 00:46:04,670 the bot that's pink enough for Barbie 1057 00:46:04,870 --> 00:46:07,020 but will stop you flatter than Ken, 1058 00:46:07,220 --> 00:46:09,680 it's HiJinks! 1059 00:46:12,410 --> 00:46:15,190 [Chris] Team HiJinks led by Captain Jen Herchenroeder 1060 00:46:15,390 --> 00:46:18,910 in a hot pink jacket. Endless drip from this crew. 1061 00:46:19,110 --> 00:46:21,050 And looks like they armored up HiJinks 1062 00:46:21,250 --> 00:46:23,020 for this fight, Kenny. 1063 00:46:23,220 --> 00:46:24,430 [Kenny] Yeah, that's right. They're going with 1064 00:46:24,630 --> 00:46:26,880 their brand new top attack armor for this one 1065 00:46:27,080 --> 00:46:29,740 Those ribs you see there are AR500, 1066 00:46:29,940 --> 00:46:32,500 and they are designed to bend and absorb energy 1067 00:46:32,700 --> 00:46:33,980 from massive spinners. 1068 00:46:34,180 --> 00:46:37,240 As always, look for HiJinks to lead with its tail. 1069 00:46:41,930 --> 00:46:44,810 In the blue square, from Dallas, Texas, 1070 00:46:45,010 --> 00:46:46,670 he'll hit you in the head so hard, 1071 00:46:46,870 --> 00:46:48,080 you won't remember the Alamo 1072 00:46:48,280 --> 00:46:49,950 or your Social Security number, 1073 00:46:50,150 --> 00:46:52,240 it's Switchback! 1074 00:46:55,930 --> 00:46:57,710 [chanting] Switchback! Switchback! 1075 00:46:57,910 --> 00:46:59,670 [Chris] Team Switchback 1076 00:46:59,870 --> 00:47:02,640 looking kinda like they might break into a layup line 1077 00:47:02,840 --> 00:47:04,330 with those warm-up jackets. 1078 00:47:04,530 --> 00:47:06,570 Lookin' good, guys! 1079 00:47:06,770 --> 00:47:09,570 Kenny, how does Greg Needel secure the W tonight. 1080 00:47:09,770 --> 00:47:11,770 [Kenny] That plow you see there is gonna be key. 1081 00:47:11,970 --> 00:47:14,500 If he can stay aggressive, use it to deflect blows, 1082 00:47:14,700 --> 00:47:16,640 slow down HiJinx's weapon, 1083 00:47:16,840 --> 00:47:18,810 it'll give them the opportunity he needs 1084 00:47:19,010 --> 00:47:20,120 to rack up damage. 1085 00:47:20,320 --> 00:47:22,290 A good chance he'll have to eat some shots though, 1086 00:47:22,490 --> 00:47:25,240 so that durability will be tested. 1087 00:47:29,720 --> 00:47:31,190 One thing we know about Switchback 1088 00:47:31,390 --> 00:47:33,050 is that they like to run big plows 1089 00:47:33,250 --> 00:47:35,430 Greg Needel, the team captain had the audacity 1090 00:47:35,630 --> 00:47:38,220 to show me a picture of which plow he planned to use against my robot. 1091 00:47:38,420 --> 00:47:40,570 I didn't have the heart to tell him it was the wrong one. 1092 00:47:40,770 --> 00:47:42,360 Switchback's a top attack robot, 1093 00:47:42,560 --> 00:47:44,600 they're main goal is to rip our armor open 1094 00:47:44,800 --> 00:47:46,260 and get to the juicy insides. 1095 00:47:46,460 --> 00:47:47,710 In the off-season, we designed and built 1096 00:47:47,910 --> 00:47:49,810 brand new top attack armor. 1097 00:47:50,010 --> 00:47:52,880 So we've got a brand new fresh set ready for Switchback. 1098 00:47:53,080 --> 00:47:55,360 This fight is gonna be do our die for us. 1099 00:47:55,560 --> 00:47:57,120 If we don't come out with a win, 1100 00:47:57,320 --> 00:47:59,980 we're probably not gonna get placed where we want. 1101 00:48:00,180 --> 00:48:03,770 we've made a really nice front wedge for Switchback. 1102 00:48:03,970 --> 00:48:06,640 It should help absorb some of the damage that they can do 1103 00:48:06,840 --> 00:48:08,290 with their really big horizontal. 1104 00:48:08,490 --> 00:48:10,460 If we can kinda control their weapon spin up 1105 00:48:10,660 --> 00:48:13,220 and stay close to them, uh, we're also a lot faster 1106 00:48:13,420 --> 00:48:14,670 and more maneuverable in the box. 1107 00:48:14,870 --> 00:48:18,400 Going 3-1 puts us solidly in, you know, 1108 00:48:18,590 --> 00:48:21,460 in the round of 32 with probably a pretty good seeding. 1109 00:48:21,660 --> 00:48:23,740 That's what we're here for, we're here to make a dent 1110 00:48:23,940 --> 00:48:24,960 and go deep in the tournament. 1111 00:48:37,650 --> 00:48:41,000 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 1112 00:48:44,480 --> 00:48:46,330 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 1113 00:48:46,530 --> 00:48:49,020 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Switchback's going straight at the weapon 1114 00:48:49,220 --> 00:48:51,020 of HiJinx to start. 1115 00:48:51,220 --> 00:48:52,190 - [Kenny] Uh-oh. - [Chris] And... 1116 00:48:52,390 --> 00:48:54,670 - [Kenny] Whoa! - [Chris] Wow, nice shot there. 1117 00:48:54,870 --> 00:48:57,500 [Kenny] Yeah, HiJinks now inverted and vulnerable. 1118 00:48:57,700 --> 00:48:59,810 Switchback going on the attack. 1119 00:49:00,010 --> 00:49:01,840 [Chris] You can hear that nasty vertical weapon 1120 00:49:02,040 --> 00:49:03,550 on Switchback firing up. 1121 00:49:04,890 --> 00:49:06,880 - [Kenny] Oh. - [crowd exclaiming] 1122 00:49:07,080 --> 00:49:08,150 [Chris] Oh, my goodness! 1123 00:49:08,350 --> 00:49:11,150 Enormous shot and a bad ending, 1124 00:49:11,350 --> 00:49:13,190 HiJinks up on the rails! 1125 00:49:13,390 --> 00:49:15,400 I don't think Orion Beach is gonna be able 1126 00:49:15,590 --> 00:49:17,430 to shake loose from that spot. 1127 00:49:17,630 --> 00:49:18,710 [Kenny] Yeah, he's a good driver, 1128 00:49:18,910 --> 00:49:20,120 but he's not a magician. 1129 00:49:20,320 --> 00:49:22,710 That was a devastating shot. 1130 00:49:22,910 --> 00:49:25,220 - Oh, my gosh! - [referee] 10, 9, 1131 00:49:25,420 --> 00:49:28,150 - eight, seven... - [Chris] Greg Needel and Switchback 1132 00:49:28,350 --> 00:49:30,810 are gonna improve to 3-1! 1133 00:49:31,010 --> 00:49:33,670 - What a fantastic sophomore season... - [referee] ...three, two, one! 1134 00:49:33,870 --> 00:49:35,290 - You're out! - ...[Chris] for the bot from Texas! 1135 00:49:35,490 --> 00:49:36,720 [buzzer sounds] 1136 00:49:38,750 --> 00:49:40,000 [Chris] Wow! 1137 00:49:43,440 --> 00:49:45,190 Kenny, you know, we talk an awful lot about 1138 00:49:45,390 --> 00:49:48,120 performance versus record here at BattleBots. 1139 00:49:48,320 --> 00:49:51,050 That's what an impressive performance looks like. 1140 00:49:51,250 --> 00:49:54,290 Greg Needel did not hesitate for a second. 1141 00:49:54,490 --> 00:49:56,840 [Kenny] No, this was a lesson in aggression. 1142 00:49:57,040 --> 00:50:00,190 Switchback never gave HiJinx the chance to get up to speed, 1143 00:50:00,390 --> 00:50:02,500 went right at them and didn't let up. 1144 00:50:02,700 --> 00:50:04,740 [Chris] Once Switchback had HiJinx inverted, 1145 00:50:04,940 --> 00:50:07,050 you kind of felt the big shot was coming 1146 00:50:07,250 --> 00:50:10,120 and boom! 1147 00:50:10,320 --> 00:50:13,220 Put that in the season highlight package right now. 1148 00:50:13,420 --> 00:50:16,120 [Kenny] Unreal, the horizontal blade goes flying. 1149 00:50:16,320 --> 00:50:18,530 You can see Switchback lining this up, 1150 00:50:18,730 --> 00:50:21,150 and Switchback's weapon was still functional 1151 00:50:21,350 --> 00:50:23,290 after this shot, unbelievable. 1152 00:50:23,490 --> 00:50:25,840 [Chris] Uh, cleanup on aisle five. 1153 00:50:26,040 --> 00:50:28,890 That 67-pound blade is going on clearance. 1154 00:50:34,820 --> 00:50:37,290 Greg Needel, what a KO! 1155 00:50:37,490 --> 00:50:39,770 Yeah, that's what... That's what we're here for. 1156 00:50:39,970 --> 00:50:43,200 Seems like you guys really have Switchback dialed in right now. 1157 00:50:44,480 --> 00:50:46,120 It took a few matches this season, 1158 00:50:46,320 --> 00:50:47,530 but look, in the fourth match, 1159 00:50:47,730 --> 00:50:49,600 it's finally hitting the way that we know it should, 1160 00:50:49,800 --> 00:50:51,620 and we're ready to make a deep run in the tournament. 1161 00:50:52,790 --> 00:50:54,400 It seems like you guys are peaking right now 1162 00:50:54,590 --> 00:50:55,880 as you're getting into the top 32, 1163 00:50:56,080 --> 00:50:57,430 where would you rank your team? 1164 00:50:57,630 --> 00:50:59,020 I think that's a pretty tough one, 1165 00:50:59,220 --> 00:51:01,500 I think that, you know, 3-1, I'd say, 1166 00:51:01,700 --> 00:51:02,810 you know, middle of the pack somewhere. 1167 00:51:03,010 --> 00:51:04,910 There's some great teams on both ends, 1168 00:51:05,110 --> 00:51:07,670 but, you know, we're happy to make the round of 32. 1169 00:51:07,870 --> 00:51:10,050 That was one of the big goals for the season, 1170 00:51:10,250 --> 00:51:11,910 and we're ready to take anyone they throw at us. 1171 00:51:12,110 --> 00:51:13,080 [crowd cheering] 1172 00:51:13,280 --> 00:51:16,120 Greg, congratulations on your 3-1 regular season. 1173 00:51:16,320 --> 00:51:17,200 Thank you. 1174 00:51:26,240 --> 00:51:27,910 [Chris] Kenny, there are certain bots that make 1175 00:51:28,110 --> 00:51:30,980 significant improvements from one season to the next, 1176 00:51:31,180 --> 00:51:33,120 and I think you gotta put Switchback in that category. 1177 00:51:33,320 --> 00:51:34,810 Yeah, absolutely, the improvements 1178 00:51:35,010 --> 00:51:37,220 that they've made in their weapon especially, 1179 00:51:37,420 --> 00:51:39,220 very impressed. 1180 00:51:39,420 --> 00:51:41,080 [Chris] All right, if you're keeping track at home, 1181 00:51:41,280 --> 00:51:43,670 that is 99 qualifying fights down 1182 00:51:43,870 --> 00:51:45,640 and only one to go. 1183 00:51:45,840 --> 00:51:48,050 There's a look at team Minotaur getting weighed in. 1184 00:51:48,250 --> 00:51:50,020 The fans have been waiting a year 1185 00:51:50,220 --> 00:51:51,910 for their rematch with Witch Doctor. 1186 00:51:52,110 --> 00:51:54,330 It is now just moments away. 1187 00:51:54,530 --> 00:51:56,170 We cannot wait. 1188 00:51:58,820 --> 00:52:01,430 But before those two veterans make their way 1189 00:52:01,630 --> 00:52:04,260 into the arena, we are going to round out 1190 00:52:04,460 --> 00:52:06,640 this year's exhibition slate, Kenny. 1191 00:52:06,840 --> 00:52:09,190 [Kenny] That's right, we've got one final matchup 1192 00:52:09,390 --> 00:52:10,980 between Slammo! and Double Tap. 1193 00:52:11,180 --> 00:52:12,670 Let's see if either of these two squads 1194 00:52:12,870 --> 00:52:13,910 have what it takes 1195 00:52:14,110 --> 00:52:16,650 to break into next season's field of 50. 1196 00:52:20,440 --> 00:52:22,910 [Chris] There is Slammo! getting into position, 1197 00:52:23,110 --> 00:52:26,290 led by well-known robot builder, Craig Danby. 1198 00:52:26,490 --> 00:52:29,020 It's a grabber, lifter combo that actually made 1199 00:52:29,220 --> 00:52:31,950 the round of 32 just a few years ago. 1200 00:52:32,150 --> 00:52:34,950 Lost its first exhibition fight to Terrortops. 1201 00:52:35,150 --> 00:52:37,030 Let's see if Craig can turn back the clock here. 1202 00:52:38,000 --> 00:52:39,770 All right. 1203 00:52:39,970 --> 00:52:42,640 [Chris] Team Double Tap, a crew of rookie drone pilots 1204 00:52:42,840 --> 00:52:45,910 led by Jonathan Collazo out of San Jose 1205 00:52:46,110 --> 00:52:47,950 beat Doomba in their first fight, 1206 00:52:48,150 --> 00:52:51,670 and that big old blade out front can do some damage. 1207 00:52:51,870 --> 00:52:54,570 It just needs to find the space to spin up. 1208 00:52:54,770 --> 00:52:55,860 That's been a challenge. 1209 00:53:09,650 --> 00:53:11,620 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 1210 00:53:19,480 --> 00:53:21,530 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 1211 00:53:21,730 --> 00:53:24,260 And here comes Slammo! quick out of the gate. 1212 00:53:24,460 --> 00:53:26,840 Whoa, and taking a tap from Double Tap. 1213 00:53:27,040 --> 00:53:29,570 [Kenny] Double Tap pretty speedy out there on the floor. 1214 00:53:29,770 --> 00:53:31,810 - [Chris] Whoa! - [Kenny] And a little out of control, 1215 00:53:32,010 --> 00:53:34,190 drives itself straight into the wall. 1216 00:53:34,390 --> 00:53:36,750 [Chris] Here's Slammo! with a nice hold on Double Tap. 1217 00:53:37,860 --> 00:53:41,020 And let's see if Craig Danby can do that suplex 1218 00:53:41,220 --> 00:53:43,190 that he always loves to brag about. 1219 00:53:43,390 --> 00:53:44,600 [Kenny] Still underneath Double Tap, 1220 00:53:44,800 --> 00:53:46,080 but doesn't quite have the grip. 1221 00:53:46,280 --> 00:53:50,460 And Double Tap slips free, missed opportunity for Slammo! 1222 00:53:50,660 --> 00:53:52,740 [Chris] I mean, let's give Craig Danby so much credit. 1223 00:53:52,940 --> 00:53:54,260 This is a guy that has battled 1224 00:53:54,460 --> 00:53:57,290 with different versions of robots over the years. 1225 00:53:57,490 --> 00:53:58,950 This man is passionate, 1226 00:53:59,150 --> 00:54:01,770 He just wants to see something at the end game. 1227 00:54:01,970 --> 00:54:03,190 [Kenny] Yeah, no question about it. 1228 00:54:03,390 --> 00:54:04,670 Loves doing this as you mentioned, 1229 00:54:04,870 --> 00:54:06,980 - he's got a nice hold on Double Tap. - 30 seconds on the grapple. 1230 00:54:07,180 --> 00:54:08,810 - I am. - [Kenny] He's gonna have to let go in a little bit though. 1231 00:54:09,010 --> 00:54:11,050 [Chris] Yeah, he's done a nice job at least stopping 1232 00:54:11,250 --> 00:54:14,050 the Double Tap weapon from spinning up to full speed. 1233 00:54:14,250 --> 00:54:15,400 [Kenny] Slammo! releases, 1234 00:54:15,590 --> 00:54:18,670 Double Tap looking for some space to reset. 1235 00:54:18,870 --> 00:54:20,330 [Chris] All right, folks, well, we have word 1236 00:54:20,530 --> 00:54:23,770 that Minotaur and Witch Doctor are now entering the arena. 1237 00:54:23,970 --> 00:54:26,330 That fight is just moments away. 1238 00:54:26,530 --> 00:54:28,980 Also remember, directly following that match 1239 00:54:29,180 --> 00:54:31,570 will be the reveal of this year's 32-team 1240 00:54:31,770 --> 00:54:34,260 World Championship tournament field. 1241 00:54:34,460 --> 00:54:35,710 Once the teams are announced, 1242 00:54:35,910 --> 00:54:37,260 you can go to battlebots.com 1243 00:54:37,460 --> 00:54:39,890 to find printable versions of the bracket. 1244 00:54:41,130 --> 00:54:43,400 And let's take a look at the updated odds 1245 00:54:43,590 --> 00:54:45,840 for Kenny's favorites to win the Giant Nut. 1246 00:54:46,040 --> 00:54:47,740 Again, the smaller the number, 1247 00:54:47,940 --> 00:54:50,460 the more likely the team is to win it all. 1248 00:54:50,660 --> 00:54:52,980 What are we looking at here, casino Kenny? 1249 00:54:53,180 --> 00:54:56,260 [Kenny] Well, I promise this isn't just a promo for our next fight. 1250 00:54:56,460 --> 00:54:57,810 I do think whoever wins 1251 00:54:58,010 --> 00:54:59,840 between Minotaur and Witch Doctor 1252 00:55:00,040 --> 00:55:02,150 should be the favorite to take home the hardware. 1253 00:55:02,350 --> 00:55:04,980 Right on their tails is former champ, End Game, 1254 00:55:05,180 --> 00:55:07,740 and Riptide now in my top five too. 1255 00:55:07,940 --> 00:55:09,400 I'm still waking up in the middle of the night 1256 00:55:09,590 --> 00:55:12,340 thinking about what they did to Captain Shrederator. 1257 00:55:13,750 --> 00:55:17,880 [Chris] So a $100 bet on Riptide pays out $1,000 1258 00:55:18,080 --> 00:55:21,500 at the Florian sportsbook. I would take that. 1259 00:55:21,700 --> 00:55:24,400 Now give me the odds that one of these exhibition teams 1260 00:55:24,590 --> 00:55:26,980 is able to score a knockout here down the stretch. 1261 00:55:27,180 --> 00:55:28,600 [Kenny] Yeah, Chris, I don't think Ceasars 1262 00:55:28,800 --> 00:55:30,270 has enough money to cover that bet. 1263 00:55:31,720 --> 00:55:33,530 [Chris] Well, approaching the 30-second mark 1264 00:55:33,730 --> 00:55:37,050 to do a little bit of damage and impress the judges. 1265 00:55:37,250 --> 00:55:40,290 Let's see if Double Tap can get that weapon spinning, 1266 00:55:40,490 --> 00:55:43,530 we'll see if Slammo! can get pointed in the right direction. 1267 00:55:43,730 --> 00:55:46,290 [Kenny] You can see Slammo!'s lost the inside of its drive, 1268 00:55:46,490 --> 00:55:48,710 able to get underneath Double Tap in this fight. 1269 00:55:48,910 --> 00:55:50,720 It just doesn't have the control. 1270 00:55:51,860 --> 00:55:53,330 Come on, come on, come on. 1271 00:55:53,530 --> 00:55:56,960 [Chris] Under 15 seconds to go in this exhibition match. 1272 00:55:58,100 --> 00:56:01,120 A pair of bots trying to work their way into 1273 00:56:01,320 --> 00:56:03,640 season eight here at BattleBots. 1274 00:56:03,840 --> 00:56:06,980 Will either of them work their way into the win column? 1275 00:56:07,180 --> 00:56:09,240 - [buzzer sounds] - [referee] We're done, we're done. 1276 00:56:10,860 --> 00:56:12,580 [Chris] This one goes to the judges. 1277 00:56:15,790 --> 00:56:17,840 All right, we're gonna let you know the results 1278 00:56:18,040 --> 00:56:20,960 of the judges' decision when we return from break. 1279 00:56:23,620 --> 00:56:27,530 And that means the most anticipated rematch since Ali-Frazier 1280 00:56:27,730 --> 00:56:30,060 is right around the corner. 1281 00:56:31,860 --> 00:56:35,260 Unbeaten Minotaur, unbeaten Witch Doctor, 1282 00:56:35,460 --> 00:56:38,640 an unbeaten regular season and perhaps the number one 1283 00:56:38,840 --> 00:56:41,430 overall seed in the round of 32 on the line. 1284 00:56:41,630 --> 00:56:44,410 It's next here on BattleBots. Hurry back! 1285 00:56:58,580 --> 00:57:00,260 [Chris] We are back on BattleBots. 1286 00:57:00,460 --> 00:57:02,810 Now just some quick housekeeping. 1287 00:57:03,010 --> 00:57:05,290 Double Tap won that last exhibition fight 1288 00:57:05,490 --> 00:57:09,020 in a unanimous decision, so congrats to them. 1289 00:57:09,220 --> 00:57:12,460 But right now it is time for our main event. 1290 00:57:12,660 --> 00:57:14,980 It is the final fight of the regular season. 1291 00:57:15,180 --> 00:57:16,150 It is juicy. 1292 00:57:16,350 --> 00:57:17,670 Well done, schedule makers 1293 00:57:17,870 --> 00:57:20,460 as you gave us Minotaur and Witch Doctor, 1294 00:57:20,660 --> 00:57:22,430 3-0 versus 3-0, 1295 00:57:22,630 --> 00:57:24,910 to battle it out for perhaps the top seed 1296 00:57:25,110 --> 00:57:27,880 in the round of 32, and oh, by the way, 1297 00:57:28,080 --> 00:57:30,770 a rematch from last season's post-season 1298 00:57:30,970 --> 00:57:33,430 in which Witch Doctor eliminated Minotaur. 1299 00:57:33,630 --> 00:57:35,580 Witch Doctor! 1300 00:57:39,310 --> 00:57:40,740 [Chris] And saying it was controversial 1301 00:57:40,940 --> 00:57:43,770 is an understatement, we talked about it all night. 1302 00:57:43,970 --> 00:57:46,330 That fight changed the sport forever. 1303 00:57:46,530 --> 00:57:49,080 Rules changed, fans went crazy, 1304 00:57:49,280 --> 00:57:51,400 Reddit threads had to be shut down, 1305 00:57:51,590 --> 00:57:54,670 and maybe that motivated these teams in the offseason. 1306 00:57:54,870 --> 00:57:57,980 'Cause here they are, looking stronger than ever before, 1307 00:57:58,180 --> 00:58:00,670 ready to throw down for the top seed in the tournament. 1308 00:58:00,870 --> 00:58:01,810 [exclaiming] 1309 00:58:02,010 --> 00:58:03,360 [Kenny] Absolutely, we know how badly 1310 00:58:03,560 --> 00:58:04,840 these two squads want this, 1311 00:58:05,040 --> 00:58:07,600 and I think this fight is less about last year's controversy 1312 00:58:07,800 --> 00:58:09,980 and more about showing definitively 1313 00:58:10,180 --> 00:58:11,840 who's got the best bot this season. 1314 00:58:12,040 --> 00:58:14,050 They've had big KOs, three-minute brawls, 1315 00:58:14,250 --> 00:58:16,640 and both have had fight of the year candidates. 1316 00:58:16,840 --> 00:58:19,810 When we talk about what it means to be a tournament team, 1317 00:58:20,010 --> 00:58:21,670 these two are the gold standard. 1318 00:58:21,870 --> 00:58:24,190 No one's going to complain when one of these teams 1319 00:58:24,390 --> 00:58:25,600 takes that top seed. 1320 00:58:25,800 --> 00:58:27,290 And I don't think anybody will be surprised 1321 00:58:27,490 --> 00:58:30,000 to see one or both of them in the finals. 1322 00:58:33,170 --> 00:58:34,910 [Chris] So here's how these two match up, 1323 00:58:35,110 --> 00:58:37,460 both weapons have improved since last season. 1324 00:58:37,660 --> 00:58:39,400 Minotaur's drum spins up quicker 1325 00:58:39,590 --> 00:58:43,150 while Witch Doctor's disk is now about 50% more powerful. 1326 00:58:43,350 --> 00:58:45,460 A drive train advantage for Witch Doctor, 1327 00:58:45,660 --> 00:58:48,400 but Minotaur has still got Daniel Freitas. 1328 00:58:48,590 --> 00:58:49,880 So what do you think will be the difference 1329 00:58:50,080 --> 00:58:51,360 in this, Kenny Florian? 1330 00:58:51,560 --> 00:58:53,600 [Kenny] Well, I went back to the tape in that last flight, 1331 00:58:53,800 --> 00:58:56,050 and I noticed that at least before the fight was stopped, 1332 00:58:56,250 --> 00:58:59,190 Witch Doctor lost every weapon to weapon engagement. 1333 00:58:59,390 --> 00:59:02,150 Look at how Minotaur's center of mass is just so low, 1334 00:59:02,350 --> 00:59:04,120 it almost uppercuts Witch Doctor 1335 00:59:04,320 --> 00:59:06,360 when they went head-to-head. 1336 00:59:06,560 --> 00:59:08,430 Where Witch Doctor was successful though 1337 00:59:08,630 --> 00:59:12,640 was when Daniel Freitas did his signature one-wheel move. 1338 00:59:12,840 --> 00:59:15,020 While it allows Minotaur to quickly reposition 1339 00:59:15,220 --> 00:59:16,950 and usually helps them win fights, 1340 00:59:17,150 --> 00:59:19,430 tipping it up raises its center of mass 1341 00:59:19,630 --> 00:59:21,290 and makes the weapon less effective. 1342 00:59:21,490 --> 00:59:23,290 And major credit to Mike Gellatly 1343 00:59:23,490 --> 00:59:26,020 because while most drivers steer clear during this move, 1344 00:59:26,220 --> 00:59:28,220 he attacked with surgical precision 1345 00:59:28,420 --> 00:59:29,840 every time he saw it. 1346 00:59:30,040 --> 00:59:33,400 That excellent driving scored them the damage points they needed to win. 1347 00:59:33,590 --> 00:59:35,050 We'll see if Daniel adjusts, 1348 00:59:35,250 --> 00:59:37,790 but keep an eye on things when he uses this move tonight. 1349 00:59:39,480 --> 00:59:41,840 - This is gonna be a great one, this is an all-time classic. - [whistles] 1350 00:59:42,040 --> 00:59:43,710 I can't wait to watch it again, 1351 00:59:43,910 --> 00:59:45,020 even though it hasn't happened. 1352 00:59:45,220 --> 00:59:46,750 So let's get to it. Faruq! 1353 00:59:53,240 --> 00:59:56,860 [Faruq] Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready? 1354 01:00:01,200 --> 01:00:04,650 It's time for the main event! 1355 01:00:17,170 --> 01:00:21,050 In the red square, like the Chicago Bulls of the '90s, 1356 01:00:21,250 --> 01:00:22,910 this bot dominates its sport, 1357 01:00:23,110 --> 01:00:24,880 and would have ruled that sport too, 1358 01:00:25,080 --> 01:00:26,980 it just doesn't look good in shorts. 1359 01:00:27,180 --> 01:00:28,740 Dennis Rodman couldn't rebound, 1360 01:00:28,940 --> 01:00:30,640 Scottie Pippen would be defenseless, 1361 01:00:30,840 --> 01:00:32,600 and Michael Jordan would never be the GOAT 1362 01:00:32,800 --> 01:00:34,570 had this bull knocked him senseless. 1363 01:00:34,770 --> 01:00:37,550 It's Minotaur! 1364 01:00:40,480 --> 01:00:43,360 [Chris] Here comes the Brazilian bull, Minotaur! 1365 01:00:43,560 --> 01:00:46,120 Daredevil driver, Daniel Freitas, on the left, 1366 01:00:46,320 --> 01:00:49,330 long time captain, Marco Meggiolaro, on the right. 1367 01:00:49,530 --> 01:00:52,260 Remember, Marco wasn't able to be with the team last season. 1368 01:00:52,460 --> 01:00:55,950 So what kind of difference will that make here tonight, Kenny? 1369 01:00:56,150 --> 01:00:58,360 [Kenny] Well, Marco was the calming force for these guys, 1370 01:00:58,560 --> 01:01:01,260 and like an offensive coordinator to a QB, 1371 01:01:01,460 --> 01:01:04,460 he's in Daniel's ear every second of every match. 1372 01:01:04,660 --> 01:01:07,120 He's kept their focus razor sharp this season, 1373 01:01:07,320 --> 01:01:10,330 and it's helped them execute gameplans to perfection. 1374 01:01:10,530 --> 01:01:12,930 I think he'll have a big impact on this match. 1375 01:01:16,340 --> 01:01:18,150 [Faruq] In the blue square, 1376 01:01:18,350 --> 01:01:20,530 captained by one of TV's greatest couples, 1377 01:01:20,730 --> 01:01:22,020 who designed a killer bot 1378 01:01:22,220 --> 01:01:24,600 that would show no love to Lucy or Ricky, 1379 01:01:24,800 --> 01:01:26,670 put them in a different kind of plot. 1380 01:01:26,870 --> 01:01:28,460 Zack and Kelly from Bayside, 1381 01:01:28,660 --> 01:01:30,980 they died thanks to the beating that it gives. 1382 01:01:31,180 --> 01:01:33,150 It rode all the way to Bel-Air 1383 01:01:33,350 --> 01:01:36,880 to take out Uncle Phil and both Aunt Vivs. 1384 01:01:37,080 --> 01:01:40,550 Give it up for Witch Doctor! 1385 01:01:44,130 --> 01:01:45,080 [Chris] Witch Doctor, 1386 01:01:45,280 --> 01:01:46,670 led by the husband and wife duo, 1387 01:01:46,870 --> 01:01:48,600 Mike and Andrea Gellatly. 1388 01:01:48,800 --> 01:01:50,330 And that young man in the middle 1389 01:01:50,530 --> 01:01:53,120 is 13-year-old, Will, pushing out the robot. 1390 01:01:53,320 --> 01:01:55,360 Will is battling a rare genetic disease 1391 01:01:55,560 --> 01:01:56,840 known as ALD. 1392 01:01:57,040 --> 01:01:58,570 His dream was to come to BattleBots 1393 01:01:58,770 --> 01:02:00,020 and meet his favorite team. 1394 01:02:00,220 --> 01:02:02,120 Now thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1395 01:02:02,320 --> 01:02:05,910 he has got a front row seat to the fight of the season. 1396 01:02:06,110 --> 01:02:08,400 [Kenny] Yeah, what a night for the young fan to be here. 1397 01:02:08,590 --> 01:02:10,840 He's about to witness some history. 1398 01:02:11,040 --> 01:02:13,020 Now, Witch Doctor is gonna try to take away 1399 01:02:13,220 --> 01:02:15,400 Minotaur's center of mass advantage tonight. 1400 01:02:15,590 --> 01:02:18,840 With these new forks, they're designed to get under their drop, 1401 01:02:19,040 --> 01:02:21,000 and should help when they go weapon-to-weapon. 1402 01:02:23,130 --> 01:02:24,360 [official] Good job, Will. That was awesome. 1403 01:02:24,560 --> 01:02:26,500 [audience cheering] 1404 01:02:26,700 --> 01:02:28,950 [Chris] And while we've talked an awful lot about their last fight, 1405 01:02:29,150 --> 01:02:30,570 this will actually be the third time 1406 01:02:30,770 --> 01:02:32,530 Minotaur and Witch Doctor have fought. 1407 01:02:32,730 --> 01:02:35,080 Minotaur won back in World Championship III, 1408 01:02:35,280 --> 01:02:37,500 so the series is tied 1-1. 1409 01:02:37,700 --> 01:02:40,670 [Kenny] That was the year Minotaur lost to Bite Force in the finals. 1410 01:02:40,870 --> 01:02:41,950 These two teams, 1411 01:02:42,150 --> 01:02:44,290 two of the best that this sport has ever seen. 1412 01:02:44,490 --> 01:02:47,000 [Chris] And let's see who the other builders are taking in the rubber match. 1413 01:02:48,100 --> 01:02:50,740 - They like Minotaur. - [Kenny] And that makes sense. 1414 01:02:50,940 --> 01:02:53,840 I think Minotaur is the overall favorite to win the Nut right now. 1415 01:02:54,040 --> 01:02:58,290 But I'll be honest, I've never seen Witch Doctor look this destructive. 1416 01:02:58,490 --> 01:03:02,910 Mike and Andrea said they've only cranked the weapon up to 50% power so far. 1417 01:03:03,110 --> 01:03:05,880 But tonight, they're taking it to 75. 1418 01:03:06,080 --> 01:03:08,220 Between the history and what's on the line, 1419 01:03:08,420 --> 01:03:10,790 this should feel like a championship-level fight. 1420 01:03:17,100 --> 01:03:18,600 [robotic voice] Robots activate. 1421 01:03:18,800 --> 01:03:20,200 [audience cheering] 1422 01:03:21,370 --> 01:03:22,670 [Chris] So this is it. 1423 01:03:22,870 --> 01:03:26,880 Two 3-0 robots who had the fiercest fight from last season. 1424 01:03:27,080 --> 01:03:31,680 And now the rematch will decide the number 1 overall seed. 1425 01:03:32,820 --> 01:03:34,980 Will Minotaur get redemption? 1426 01:03:35,180 --> 01:03:38,670 Or will Witch Doctor prove they're still the better bot? 1427 01:03:38,870 --> 01:03:43,460 It is the finale of the World Championship VII qualifying round, 1428 01:03:43,660 --> 01:03:47,680 - when we return on BattleBots. - [cheering] 1429 01:03:52,650 --> 01:03:54,130 [audience cheering] 1430 01:03:56,680 --> 01:03:58,980 [Chris] Welcome back to the final night of qualifying 1431 01:03:59,180 --> 01:04:02,570 here on BattleBots World Championship VII. 1432 01:04:02,770 --> 01:04:05,330 We are minutes away from revealing who's in 1433 01:04:05,530 --> 01:04:07,360 and who's out of the tournament. 1434 01:04:07,560 --> 01:04:10,770 But right now, we are locked and loaded on a matchup 1435 01:04:10,970 --> 01:04:13,750 that should decide the number 1 overall seed. 1436 01:04:14,480 --> 01:04:15,510 It's Minotaur 1437 01:04:16,480 --> 01:04:18,330 and Witch Doctor 1438 01:04:18,530 --> 01:04:22,340 in a rematch of last year's most controversial fight. 1439 01:04:23,440 --> 01:04:26,330 Two undefeated teams whose entire seasons 1440 01:04:26,530 --> 01:04:27,960 have led up to this. 1441 01:04:29,100 --> 01:04:31,060 [audience cheering] 1442 01:04:39,680 --> 01:04:41,650 [chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 1443 01:04:53,480 --> 01:04:56,640 [lights buzzing] 1444 01:04:56,840 --> 01:04:58,650 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 1445 01:04:59,440 --> 01:05:02,020 3-0. 3-0. 1446 01:05:02,220 --> 01:05:05,050 - Two teams that have gone after it in recent years. - [Kenny] Whoa! 1447 01:05:05,250 --> 01:05:07,910 [Chris] Nice start by Daniel Freitas and Minotaur, Kenny. 1448 01:05:08,110 --> 01:05:11,740 [Kenny] Yeah, absolutely. Every time that weapon fires up, I get the chills. 1449 01:05:11,940 --> 01:05:15,120 Minotaur getting all the way under Witch Doctor there, 1450 01:05:15,320 --> 01:05:16,880 chipping away at the belly pan. 1451 01:05:17,080 --> 01:05:20,600 This is exactly how they won to Tantrum in the finals last year, Chris. 1452 01:05:20,800 --> 01:05:23,770 [Chris] Yeah, Daniel Freitas dishing out some punishment here to start. 1453 01:05:23,970 --> 01:05:25,910 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Tearing up the front end of Witch Doctor. 1454 01:05:26,110 --> 01:05:28,980 [Kenny] Those forks on Witch Doctor are gone! 1455 01:05:29,180 --> 01:05:30,720 [Chris] Mike Gellatly looking to reset. 1456 01:05:32,130 --> 01:05:33,260 - [Kenny] Oh! [chuckles] - [Chris] Oh! 1457 01:05:33,460 --> 01:05:36,120 Great shot there to the corner of Minotaur! 1458 01:05:36,320 --> 01:05:38,150 [Kenny] What a counter strike by Witch Doctor! 1459 01:05:38,350 --> 01:05:40,530 Brilliant stuff there from Mike Gellatly. 1460 01:05:40,730 --> 01:05:42,480 Minotaur's reeling from that shot. 1461 01:05:43,960 --> 01:05:45,220 [Chris] And inverted as well. 1462 01:05:45,420 --> 01:05:48,710 - But look at the gyroscopic boom to right itself. - [Kenny] Oh. 1463 01:05:48,910 --> 01:05:52,910 Whoa! Another shot, and ends up on its head does Minotaur, yet again. 1464 01:05:53,110 --> 01:05:53,980 [Kenny] Yeah, I think Witch Doctor 1465 01:05:54,180 --> 01:05:55,220 took the worst of that shot there. 1466 01:05:55,420 --> 01:05:58,050 [indistinct chatter] Come on. Come on. 1467 01:05:58,250 --> 01:06:00,770 - [Kenny] Uh-oh. - [Chris] Oh, another incredible self-right 1468 01:06:00,970 --> 01:06:02,260 by Daniel Freitas. 1469 01:06:02,460 --> 01:06:05,740 And it looks like Witch Doctor may have some mobility issues now. 1470 01:06:05,940 --> 01:06:06,810 [Kenny] Yeah, something's going on 1471 01:06:07,010 --> 01:06:08,980 with that right front tire on Witch Doctor. 1472 01:06:09,180 --> 01:06:11,430 It's having trouble getting traction. 1473 01:06:11,630 --> 01:06:13,330 [Chris] And here's Minotaur taking advantage, 1474 01:06:13,530 --> 01:06:15,600 pushing Witch Doctor across the Battle Box, 1475 01:06:15,800 --> 01:06:17,460 pinning him to the rail. 1476 01:06:17,660 --> 01:06:20,150 [Kenny] What a display of control by Minotaur 1477 01:06:20,350 --> 01:06:22,120 in what has been a very close fight. 1478 01:06:22,320 --> 01:06:26,050 Daniel Freitas, leaning on Witch Doctor like a boxer now. 1479 01:06:26,250 --> 01:06:28,680 [Chris] And there's the release as we cross the halfway mark. 1480 01:06:29,440 --> 01:06:30,430 [Kenny] Uh-oh. 1481 01:06:30,630 --> 01:06:31,460 [Chris] You see a puff of smoke 1482 01:06:31,660 --> 01:06:32,670 out of Witch Doctor. 1483 01:06:32,870 --> 01:06:36,020 These two robots must be exhausted, Kenny. 1484 01:06:36,220 --> 01:06:38,570 [Kenny] Yeah, here's Minotaur pinning Witch Doctor again. 1485 01:06:38,770 --> 01:06:40,840 This is straight out of the fighters' playbook. 1486 01:06:41,040 --> 01:06:42,770 Daniel looking to catch his breath 1487 01:06:42,970 --> 01:06:44,910 and try and change up the pace of this match. 1488 01:06:45,110 --> 01:06:48,740 I'm not sure either team has much fight left in its weapon, Chris. 1489 01:06:48,940 --> 01:06:52,190 [Chris] And there's a little bit of movement from Minotaur's drum spinner. 1490 01:06:52,390 --> 01:06:55,640 But now it seems to be dealing with an issue on its left side. 1491 01:06:55,840 --> 01:06:57,460 He's crabwalking. He's crabwalking. 1492 01:06:57,660 --> 01:06:59,740 [Kenny] Yeah, Minotaur's lost half of its drive. 1493 01:06:59,940 --> 01:07:02,840 Witch Doctor's weapon is completely non-functional. 1494 01:07:03,040 --> 01:07:04,570 Now it's a matter of who can score points 1495 01:07:04,770 --> 01:07:07,980 in the aggression and control categories down the stretch. 1496 01:07:08,180 --> 01:07:09,810 This is gonna be a pushing match. 1497 01:07:10,010 --> 01:07:11,740 [Chris] Two of the best drivers in the world, 1498 01:07:11,940 --> 01:07:13,600 two of the best teams in the world. 1499 01:07:13,800 --> 01:07:17,290 They are laying it on the line here in this high-stakes rematch. 1500 01:07:17,490 --> 01:07:19,530 So much energy expended. 1501 01:07:19,730 --> 01:07:22,570 - Now willing themselves to the finish line. - [audience chanting] 1502 01:07:22,770 --> 01:07:25,500 What is gonna happen in the final 30 ticks? 1503 01:07:25,700 --> 01:07:29,710 [Kenny] Well, here, Daniel Freitas trying to bully Witch Doctor around, 1504 01:07:29,910 --> 01:07:33,190 trying to show superior control and aggression. 1505 01:07:33,390 --> 01:07:34,950 Witch Doctor trying to push back, 1506 01:07:35,150 --> 01:07:37,260 still dealing with that traction issue. 1507 01:07:37,460 --> 01:07:38,910 That opening flurry from Minotaur 1508 01:07:39,110 --> 01:07:41,980 really put Witch Doctor on the back foot in this fight, 1509 01:07:42,180 --> 01:07:43,220 tore up the truck wedge, 1510 01:07:43,420 --> 01:07:45,600 and compromised Mike Gellatly's ability 1511 01:07:45,800 --> 01:07:47,910 to drive the robot the way he wanted to. 1512 01:07:48,110 --> 01:07:49,750 [Chris] Under 10 seconds to go! 1513 01:07:50,410 --> 01:07:52,740 The battle of 3-0 teams. 1514 01:07:52,940 --> 01:07:54,950 Both dreaming of a 1 seed. 1515 01:07:55,150 --> 01:07:57,740 - But only one can remain perfect! - [buzzer] 1516 01:07:57,940 --> 01:07:59,370 [indistinct chatter] 1517 01:08:00,340 --> 01:08:02,790 [Chris] We will head to the judges scorecard. 1518 01:08:03,550 --> 01:08:05,370 [indistinct chatter] 1519 01:08:07,200 --> 01:08:09,050 [Kenny] All teams moving back to their squares 1520 01:08:09,250 --> 01:08:11,000 to show they are still functional. 1521 01:08:11,890 --> 01:08:13,370 [audience cheering] 1522 01:08:15,650 --> 01:08:18,640 [Chris] Kenny, fans across the globe had this match circled 1523 01:08:18,840 --> 01:08:20,500 the moment the schedule was released, 1524 01:08:20,700 --> 01:08:22,720 and it did not disappoint. 1525 01:08:24,060 --> 01:08:27,530 [Kenny] My goodness. Daniel Freitas unloaded on Witch Doctor 1526 01:08:27,730 --> 01:08:28,600 to start this fight, 1527 01:08:28,800 --> 01:08:30,150 tearing up its front wedge 1528 01:08:30,350 --> 01:08:32,400 and ripping off those new forks. 1529 01:08:32,590 --> 01:08:35,150 [Chris] But how about Mike Gellatly with a counter shot 1530 01:08:35,350 --> 01:08:36,840 that shook the arena, 1531 01:08:37,040 --> 01:08:39,740 sent Minotaur flying into the short corner. 1532 01:08:39,940 --> 01:08:42,120 [Kenny] I felt that one in my chest, Chris. 1533 01:08:42,320 --> 01:08:44,670 What a move by Daniel Freitas 1534 01:08:44,870 --> 01:08:47,980 to narrowly avoid the follow up from Witch Doctor. 1535 01:08:48,180 --> 01:08:51,670 [Chris] After another huge collision, Minotaur turned it on. 1536 01:08:51,870 --> 01:08:54,840 I thought it really showed some incredible control. 1537 01:08:55,040 --> 01:08:56,670 [Kenny] This was unreal, Chris. 1538 01:08:56,870 --> 01:08:58,640 Minotaur with the bull charge, 1539 01:08:58,840 --> 01:09:02,840 steamrolling Witch Doctor across the Box on that compromised tire. 1540 01:09:03,040 --> 01:09:05,330 And I thought it was genius of Daniel Freitas 1541 01:09:05,530 --> 01:09:07,600 to pin Witch Doctor against the rail, 1542 01:09:07,800 --> 01:09:10,360 catch a breath, and show control in the process. 1543 01:09:10,560 --> 01:09:12,840 [Chris] Big-time pressure on the judges here. 1544 01:09:13,040 --> 01:09:14,260 So who comes out on top? 1545 01:09:14,460 --> 01:09:16,400 [Kenny] Listen, aggression should be a split. 1546 01:09:16,590 --> 01:09:18,080 I have Minotaur winning control. 1547 01:09:18,280 --> 01:09:20,980 But as always, damage will tell the story. 1548 01:09:21,180 --> 01:09:22,360 Both weapons went down, 1549 01:09:22,560 --> 01:09:25,220 both robots were limping at the closing bell. 1550 01:09:25,420 --> 01:09:27,600 But Minotaur did get to those front forks 1551 01:09:27,800 --> 01:09:29,910 and chew off Witch Doctor's front end. 1552 01:09:30,110 --> 01:09:31,880 This is going to be very close! 1553 01:09:32,080 --> 01:09:33,480 [audience cheering] 1554 01:09:34,820 --> 01:09:36,950 The results from the judges are in. 1555 01:09:37,150 --> 01:09:38,550 [audience cheering] 1556 01:09:40,680 --> 01:09:44,310 The winner by unanimous decision is... 1557 01:09:46,440 --> 01:09:48,930 - [audience member 1] Minotaur! - [audience member 2] Witch Doctor! 1558 01:09:49,650 --> 01:09:51,340 - ...Minotaur! - [cheering] 1559 01:10:01,680 --> 01:10:03,170 [audience cheering] 1560 01:10:07,930 --> 01:10:09,710 Marco, congratulations. 1561 01:10:09,910 --> 01:10:12,460 You guys are 4-0. How does that feel? 1562 01:10:12,660 --> 01:10:14,570 Oh, that's the best thing. 1563 01:10:14,770 --> 01:10:16,020 Uh, I have to say something. 1564 01:10:16,220 --> 01:10:17,640 The best thing about this match, 1565 01:10:17,840 --> 01:10:19,640 about winning against Witch Doctor, 1566 01:10:19,840 --> 01:10:22,710 uh, is because, uh, they're a very good robot. 1567 01:10:22,910 --> 01:10:24,710 They're a very well ranked robot. 1568 01:10:24,910 --> 01:10:28,020 Uh, it has nothing to do with any personal grudge. 1569 01:10:28,220 --> 01:10:30,120 - We love them. Uh, - [audience cheering] 1570 01:10:30,320 --> 01:10:34,120 last year they did all they had to do with the rules to win. 1571 01:10:34,320 --> 01:10:35,260 They were trying to win, 1572 01:10:35,460 --> 01:10:37,190 and we think the rules they had... 1573 01:10:37,390 --> 01:10:38,840 The rules this year are better. 1574 01:10:39,040 --> 01:10:42,260 You get some more closure with the fights. I love that. 1575 01:10:42,460 --> 01:10:44,910 You... You have to... not to confuse people, 1576 01:10:45,110 --> 01:10:47,190 the bots from their builders. 1577 01:10:47,390 --> 01:10:49,530 We want to kill Witch Doctor, 1578 01:10:49,730 --> 01:10:54,840 - but we love and we respect a lot Andrea and Mike. - [all laughing] 1579 01:10:55,040 --> 01:10:57,190 - [audience cheering] - [Marco] You know? 1580 01:10:57,390 --> 01:10:59,150 We'll never get personal to them 1581 01:10:59,350 --> 01:11:02,050 about something that happened inside that Box, you know? 1582 01:11:02,250 --> 01:11:05,080 What happens inside the Battle Box stays in the Battle Box. 1583 01:11:05,280 --> 01:11:07,000 - Thank you. - [audience cheering] 1584 01:11:07,620 --> 01:11:08,620 [Kenny] Marco, well said. 1585 01:11:11,270 --> 01:11:13,980 Guys, you're still looking for your first Giant Nut ever. 1586 01:11:14,180 --> 01:11:16,330 How far do you think you can go in the tournament? 1587 01:11:16,530 --> 01:11:17,840 We have to go all the way. 1588 01:11:18,040 --> 01:11:19,330 We are ready for that. 1589 01:11:19,530 --> 01:11:22,020 We are best shape yet, spare parts. 1590 01:11:22,220 --> 01:11:24,260 With dream team here, 1591 01:11:24,460 --> 01:11:26,770 the most experienced veterans I've ever had. 1592 01:11:26,970 --> 01:11:29,460 Uh, [stutters] we have to this time. 1593 01:11:29,660 --> 01:11:31,050 [Chris] Amazing regular season. 1594 01:11:31,250 --> 01:11:33,150 You guys are looking extremely powerful. 1595 01:11:33,350 --> 01:11:34,270 Congratulations. 1596 01:11:35,100 --> 01:11:36,050 - Thank you. - Thank you. 1597 01:11:36,250 --> 01:11:37,650 [audience cheering] 1598 01:11:40,130 --> 01:11:42,770 [Chris] Mike and Andrea, not the result you were looking for. 1599 01:11:42,970 --> 01:11:44,910 But it was a great fight. 1600 01:11:45,110 --> 01:11:47,600 Does this help you kinda turn the page now 1601 01:11:47,800 --> 01:11:49,790 and, and focus on your ultimate goals? 1602 01:11:50,820 --> 01:11:52,190 Yeah, I mean, just like Marco said, 1603 01:11:52,390 --> 01:11:54,710 uh, our teams go back over a decade, 1604 01:11:54,910 --> 01:11:57,190 and we're really good friends, we have a lot of respect for each other. 1605 01:11:57,390 --> 01:11:58,840 And I heard a lot of cheering on both sides. 1606 01:11:59,040 --> 01:12:00,810 I love to see that from the audience as well. 1607 01:12:01,010 --> 01:12:03,810 We love this sport. We want it to be welcoming to new builders. 1608 01:12:04,010 --> 01:12:05,150 We're here with our new friend Will now, 1609 01:12:05,350 --> 01:12:06,670 and I think he's just had the match of his life 1610 01:12:06,870 --> 01:12:08,810 from, from those seats. 1611 01:12:09,010 --> 01:12:11,880 [Chris] Well, it's been a heck of a season for Witch Doctor. 1612 01:12:12,080 --> 01:12:15,080 - Congratulations to you and your entire squad. - [Andrea] Thanks. 1613 01:12:15,280 --> 01:12:16,680 [audience cheering] 1614 01:12:22,100 --> 01:12:23,740 [Mike] Good job, dude. Awesome. 1615 01:12:23,940 --> 01:12:24,980 [indistinct chatter] 1616 01:12:25,180 --> 01:12:27,600 [Chris] Of course these two were gonna go the distance. 1617 01:12:27,800 --> 01:12:30,500 Yes, Minotaur looked a bit better than Witch Doctor. 1618 01:12:30,700 --> 01:12:32,430 That's why they got the judge's decision. 1619 01:12:32,630 --> 01:12:35,120 But overall, what a fantastic season 1620 01:12:35,320 --> 01:12:37,190 - for both of these squads, right? - Absolutely. 1621 01:12:37,390 --> 01:12:41,020 And a juicy fight as well between two of the best in the world. 1622 01:12:41,220 --> 01:12:44,260 Uh, and again, I love to see them wrap things up like that. 1623 01:12:44,460 --> 01:12:45,840 Two classy teams right there. 1624 01:12:46,040 --> 01:12:48,600 Is there, uh, any question Minotaur's gonna be the 1 seed 1625 01:12:48,800 --> 01:12:49,810 when we get to the post-season? 1626 01:12:50,010 --> 01:12:51,600 I mean, after that, you beat Witch Doctor, 1627 01:12:51,800 --> 01:12:53,670 uh, I have them as the 1 seed, yeah. 1628 01:12:53,870 --> 01:12:56,360 [Chris] All right. Well, the wait is almost over. 1629 01:12:56,560 --> 01:13:00,370 When we return, we're gonna break down the 32-team tournament field. 1630 01:13:01,580 --> 01:13:03,500 Who are the other top four seeds? 1631 01:13:03,700 --> 01:13:06,570 Who will RIPperoni face in the first round? 1632 01:13:06,770 --> 01:13:09,260 Will last year's champ, Tantrum, even get in? 1633 01:13:09,460 --> 01:13:10,770 We'll find out 1634 01:13:10,970 --> 01:13:14,260 when we reveal the World Championship VII bracket 1635 01:13:14,460 --> 01:13:16,030 next onBattleBots. 1636 01:13:20,480 --> 01:13:22,430 - [Chris] Tantrum trying to get back over. - [referee] Five! Four! 1637 01:13:22,630 --> 01:13:23,670 - [Kenny] Oh, boy. - [referee] Three! 1638 01:13:23,870 --> 01:13:25,260 - Two! - [Kenny] Unbelievable! 1639 01:13:25,460 --> 01:13:26,430 One! Knockout! 1640 01:13:26,630 --> 01:13:27,500 [buzzer] 1641 01:13:27,700 --> 01:13:28,720 [Chris] And it is over! 1642 01:13:30,650 --> 01:13:31,650 There goes the chain. 1643 01:13:33,310 --> 01:13:34,840 Yeah, but you can see what it is. 1644 01:13:35,040 --> 01:13:37,190 It's, like, we, we got smashed into the wall. 1645 01:13:37,390 --> 01:13:39,220 [Ginger] Looks like our self-righter chain broke. 1646 01:13:39,420 --> 01:13:40,430 Just snapped. 1647 01:13:40,630 --> 01:13:41,500 - Yeah. - And that sucks 1648 01:13:41,700 --> 01:13:42,530 'cause it means we lost to ourselves. 1649 01:13:42,730 --> 01:13:44,810 So, it's disappointing. 1650 01:13:45,010 --> 01:13:48,770 There's corners on those walls, right? The walls aren't flat. 1651 01:13:48,970 --> 01:13:50,190 And it just sneaks right in. 1652 01:13:50,390 --> 01:13:51,770 It would have flexed back though. 1653 01:13:51,970 --> 01:13:53,290 We'll have to watch the footage. 1654 01:13:53,490 --> 01:13:55,770 [Ginger] And if you mess up really badly, 1655 01:13:55,970 --> 01:13:57,910 that's pretty much it, and then our season is over. 1656 01:13:58,110 --> 01:14:00,360 So, I'm personally feeling pretty nervous. 1657 01:14:00,560 --> 01:14:01,640 [Alex] We haven't hit the mark yet. 1658 01:14:01,840 --> 01:14:02,710 And now we're at the point 1659 01:14:02,910 --> 01:14:03,980 where if you don't, you're out. 1660 01:14:04,180 --> 01:14:05,220 - Yeah. - So the pressure's on. 1661 01:14:05,420 --> 01:14:07,910 - It hit the sprocket, for sure. - Yeah. 1662 01:14:08,110 --> 01:14:09,460 [Ginger] As we wait for the bracket to come out, 1663 01:14:09,660 --> 01:14:10,640 there's no time to rest. 1664 01:14:10,840 --> 01:14:12,050 We're gonna design a completely new guard 1665 01:14:12,250 --> 01:14:13,150 for our chain. 1666 01:14:13,350 --> 01:14:14,790 And that chain is never gonna break ever again. 1667 01:14:16,720 --> 01:14:18,310 - You got that. - [chuckles] Jinx. 1668 01:14:21,480 --> 01:14:23,810 [audience cheering] 1669 01:14:24,010 --> 01:14:25,880 [Chris] Welcome back to the final night of qualifying 1670 01:14:26,080 --> 01:14:27,740 here at BattleBots. 1671 01:14:27,940 --> 01:14:30,220 There are the two teams we just saw duke it out 1672 01:14:30,420 --> 01:14:32,150 for the number 1 overall seed. 1673 01:14:32,350 --> 01:14:34,430 Minotaur and Witch Doctor. 1674 01:14:34,630 --> 01:14:36,910 The Brazilians are one of four teams 1675 01:14:37,110 --> 01:14:39,670 that finished the qualifiers undefeated. 1676 01:14:39,870 --> 01:14:41,980 But with the post-season starting next week, 1677 01:14:42,180 --> 01:14:44,130 both squads are already hard at work. 1678 01:14:45,100 --> 01:14:47,330 And, okay, no more time to waste 1679 01:14:47,530 --> 01:14:50,530 because our World Championship VII tournament field 1680 01:14:50,730 --> 01:14:52,670 is all set. 1681 01:14:52,870 --> 01:14:54,810 - I am so... You ready to check this out? - Let's check it out. 1682 01:14:55,010 --> 01:14:56,530 Let's get to it. 1683 01:14:56,730 --> 01:14:59,330 Again, the top 32 teams have been seeded 1684 01:14:59,530 --> 01:15:02,050 based on their performance in the qualifying rounds, 1685 01:15:02,250 --> 01:15:04,150 as well as their overall pedigree, 1686 01:15:04,350 --> 01:15:06,860 and then placed into one of four quadrants. 1687 01:15:07,820 --> 01:15:09,980 On paper, the higher your seed, 1688 01:15:10,180 --> 01:15:12,530 the easier your path to the Giant Nut. 1689 01:15:12,730 --> 01:15:14,500 The top 16 seeds, for example, 1690 01:15:14,700 --> 01:15:17,500 should all be favorite in their first round matchups. 1691 01:15:17,700 --> 01:15:20,500 So, let's kick things off with quadrant 1. 1692 01:15:20,700 --> 01:15:23,000 The number 1 overall seed... 1693 01:15:24,960 --> 01:15:27,500 - ...Minotaur. - [audience cheering] 1694 01:15:27,700 --> 01:15:29,020 [Chris] This'll be the third season 1695 01:15:29,220 --> 01:15:31,910 in which the Brazilians received a top 10 seed. 1696 01:15:32,110 --> 01:15:35,950 But first time entering the tournament as the number one overall. 1697 01:15:36,150 --> 01:15:38,430 [Kenny] Yeah, no surprise after that win over Witch Doctor. 1698 01:15:38,630 --> 01:15:41,500 These guys have made it to the round of eight or further 1699 01:15:41,700 --> 01:15:43,430 every season they've competed. 1700 01:15:43,630 --> 01:15:45,710 And I do think having Marco here in person 1701 01:15:45,910 --> 01:15:48,640 has made and will continue to make a difference. 1702 01:15:48,840 --> 01:15:52,430 [Chris] Okay, let's see who was the last team to get in. 1703 01:15:52,630 --> 01:15:56,400 All right. The season isn't over yet for Reese Ewert and Fusion. 1704 01:15:56,590 --> 01:15:58,980 Now, let's check out the rest of the region. 1705 01:15:59,180 --> 01:16:03,530 A good 16th-17th matchup between Switchback and Malice. 1706 01:16:03,730 --> 01:16:06,950 Sawblaze, a little lower than I expected as the 8th seed. 1707 01:16:07,150 --> 01:16:10,050 Jamo will have a tough first round matchup with Blip. 1708 01:16:10,250 --> 01:16:12,400 And then we'll see who's the more violent vertical, 1709 01:16:12,590 --> 01:16:15,120 Cobalt or Monsoon. 1710 01:16:15,320 --> 01:16:17,500 [Kenny] Well, with Daniel Freitas, Jamison Go, 1711 01:16:17,700 --> 01:16:19,600 Aren Hill, and Dave Moulds, 1712 01:16:19,800 --> 01:16:23,220 this group has some of the most tactical drivers in the sport. 1713 01:16:23,420 --> 01:16:25,050 Cobalt looked incredible tonight. 1714 01:16:25,250 --> 01:16:29,600 We could get a rematch of that epic main event with Minotaur in the quarters. 1715 01:16:29,800 --> 01:16:31,600 Also, keep an eye on Sawblaze. 1716 01:16:31,800 --> 01:16:36,290 They've improved from top 16 to top 8, to top 4 last year. 1717 01:16:36,490 --> 01:16:38,570 Is this Jamo's year? 1718 01:16:38,770 --> 01:16:41,570 You keep saying like, "This is their year. This is their year." 1719 01:16:41,770 --> 01:16:44,950 I know there's a lot of luck involved in BattleBots. I get it. 1720 01:16:45,150 --> 01:16:47,600 - This might be their year. - Yeah, I'm telling you, they always get better. 1721 01:16:47,800 --> 01:16:50,460 Jamison has been one of the best drivers for a long time now. 1722 01:16:50,660 --> 01:16:53,670 But now he has a bot that really is something to deal with. 1723 01:16:53,870 --> 01:16:56,260 [Chris] Okay, let's check out quadrant two. 1724 01:16:56,460 --> 01:16:57,910 Starting with 1725 01:16:58,110 --> 01:17:00,950 the number two overall seed, 1726 01:17:01,150 --> 01:17:03,530 - Riptide. - [audience cheering] 1727 01:17:03,730 --> 01:17:06,360 - [Chris and Kenny] Oh! - [Kenny] Unbelievable. 1728 01:17:06,560 --> 01:17:09,880 [Chris] The sophomore squad let by Ethan Kurtz went 4-0 1729 01:17:10,080 --> 01:17:13,500 with four of the most brutal knockouts we've seen this season, Kenny. 1730 01:17:13,700 --> 01:17:17,290 [Kenny] Yeah, I think this is the deadliest robot we've seen since Tombstone. 1731 01:17:17,490 --> 01:17:20,400 They handed Black Dragon their first ever KO this year, 1732 01:17:20,590 --> 01:17:22,400 and knocked out all their opponents 1733 01:17:22,590 --> 01:17:26,150 with an average of just 59.5 seconds per fight. 1734 01:17:26,350 --> 01:17:28,190 Absolutely deserving of this seed. 1735 01:17:28,390 --> 01:17:31,260 [Chris] Riptide made it all the way to the round of 8 as rookies. 1736 01:17:31,460 --> 01:17:32,950 It's not exactly apples to apples, 1737 01:17:33,150 --> 01:17:34,950 but there's only been one team to win it all 1738 01:17:35,150 --> 01:17:38,810 in its second season at BattleBots,Tombstone. 1739 01:17:39,010 --> 01:17:41,840 All right, let's see who else is in this region. 1740 01:17:42,040 --> 01:17:44,290 Wow! Shatter! gets in after a rough season. 1741 01:17:44,490 --> 01:17:47,460 That's a rematch from last year's round of 32. 1742 01:17:47,660 --> 01:17:49,400 Lucky's slipped to the 15th seed 1743 01:17:49,590 --> 01:17:51,260 after that loss earlier tonight. 1744 01:17:51,460 --> 01:17:54,260 A tough matchup with last year's most destructive award winner, 1745 01:17:54,460 --> 01:17:56,290 HyperShock awaits. 1746 01:17:56,490 --> 01:17:57,530 And how about this, 1747 01:17:57,730 --> 01:18:00,360 the reigning champs sneak in as the 26th seed, 1748 01:18:00,560 --> 01:18:02,880 but uh-oh, they are gonna face End Game 1749 01:18:03,080 --> 01:18:06,270 in a matchup of our last two Giant Nut winners. 1750 01:18:07,340 --> 01:18:10,080 And, wow, Copperhead, Rotator, 1751 01:18:10,280 --> 01:18:12,120 that could get explosive. 1752 01:18:12,320 --> 01:18:14,600 An awful lot to unpack in this group, Kenny. 1753 01:18:14,800 --> 01:18:16,770 [Kenny] Yeah, we've still got two quadrants left, 1754 01:18:16,970 --> 01:18:18,950 but I think this has to be the group of death. 1755 01:18:19,150 --> 01:18:21,050 No offence to Shatter! and Lucky, 1756 01:18:21,250 --> 01:18:24,020 but I can see literally every other team here win it all, 1757 01:18:24,220 --> 01:18:25,740 and honestly, I'd take End Game 1758 01:18:25,940 --> 01:18:28,330 to come out of this slaughterhouse alive. 1759 01:18:28,530 --> 01:18:31,050 I mean, you just don't see them make mistakes 1760 01:18:31,250 --> 01:18:32,740 like they did against RIPperoni. 1761 01:18:32,940 --> 01:18:34,530 Uh, they're angrier, 1762 01:18:34,730 --> 01:18:37,530 uh, they wanna destroy more stuff because of that. 1763 01:18:37,730 --> 01:18:40,640 If there's one team that can match the confidence of Riptide, 1764 01:18:40,840 --> 01:18:43,240 it's the one led by Jack Barker and Nick Mabey. 1765 01:18:44,270 --> 01:18:45,880 That's why we understand when Nick Mabey, 1766 01:18:46,080 --> 01:18:47,530 even after the loss to RIPperoni, 1767 01:18:47,730 --> 01:18:49,190 said, "We're still the team to beat," 1768 01:18:49,390 --> 01:18:51,840 - why he said, "We are the team to beat." - Unphased. 1769 01:18:52,040 --> 01:18:54,710 All right, let's move south to quadrant 3. 1770 01:18:54,910 --> 01:18:56,810 Still two undefeated teams left, 1771 01:18:57,010 --> 01:19:01,240 but after that legendary fight, the number 3 seed is... 1772 01:19:03,130 --> 01:19:05,370 - ...Witch Doctor. - [audience cheering] 1773 01:19:06,130 --> 01:19:07,080 [Kenny] Oh! 1774 01:19:07,280 --> 01:19:09,080 [Chris] Again, last year's runners-up 1775 01:19:09,280 --> 01:19:10,150 finished 3-1 1776 01:19:10,350 --> 01:19:13,460 with wins over Ribbot, Gruff, and Fusion, 1777 01:19:13,660 --> 01:19:15,360 which is a fight of the year candidate, Kenny. 1778 01:19:15,560 --> 01:19:16,460 [Kenny] Absolutely. 1779 01:19:16,660 --> 01:19:18,670 All their matches this year have been dramatic 1780 01:19:18,870 --> 01:19:20,220 in one way [chuckles] or another. 1781 01:19:20,420 --> 01:19:23,500 And I think that blockbuster-fight factor Witch Doctor brings 1782 01:19:23,700 --> 01:19:26,740 plus their pedigree, did earn them this spot 1783 01:19:26,940 --> 01:19:29,260 over an undefeated team like Quantum. 1784 01:19:29,460 --> 01:19:31,640 [Chris] Witch Doctor and Minotaur are actually both third 1785 01:19:31,840 --> 01:19:33,910 on the all-time tournament wins list. 1786 01:19:34,110 --> 01:19:37,360 Either could move into first if they win the Giant Nut. 1787 01:19:37,560 --> 01:19:40,670 Now let's check out the rest of the region. 1788 01:19:40,870 --> 01:19:44,120 They'll be taking on Jackpot who had an up-and-down season, 1789 01:19:44,320 --> 01:19:47,330 but could be dangerous as a 30th seed. 1790 01:19:47,530 --> 01:19:51,220 Lock-Jaw, Bloodsport, is a rematch of a bounty fight from a few years ago, 1791 01:19:51,420 --> 01:19:54,080 where Donald Hudson won a judges' decision. 1792 01:19:54,280 --> 01:19:57,330 The undefeated Huge gets the 6th seed. 1793 01:19:57,530 --> 01:20:00,600 And Claw Viper, maybe this year's most improved bot, 1794 01:20:00,800 --> 01:20:02,500 gets the 11th seed. 1795 01:20:02,700 --> 01:20:03,570 [Kenny] I'm sure a little lower 1796 01:20:03,770 --> 01:20:05,530 than Kevin Milczewski was hoping for, 1797 01:20:05,730 --> 01:20:08,980 but they did get dominated by HyperShock in their final fight, 1798 01:20:09,180 --> 01:20:10,710 which probably hurt them. 1799 01:20:10,910 --> 01:20:14,400 Should be an absolutely electric fight with MaDCatTer though. 1800 01:20:14,590 --> 01:20:18,460 And while Jonathan Schultz probably thought he earned a top 4 seed too, 1801 01:20:18,660 --> 01:20:19,600 you know what I see, 1802 01:20:19,800 --> 01:20:22,220 there's only one horizontal spinner in this group. 1803 01:20:22,420 --> 01:20:23,880 If they can avoid Bloodsport, 1804 01:20:24,080 --> 01:20:27,000 the stage is set for a run to the semi-finals. 1805 01:20:27,960 --> 01:20:29,600 Undefeated heading into this, 1806 01:20:29,800 --> 01:20:33,740 looking very strong, looking very confident right now. 1807 01:20:33,940 --> 01:20:37,980 Uh, this is the Huge we all expected. So it's great to see. 1808 01:20:38,180 --> 01:20:40,020 [Chris] Okay, and then there was one. 1809 01:20:40,220 --> 01:20:44,130 Let's head to quadrant 4 to find out who got the final top four seed. 1810 01:20:45,240 --> 01:20:46,360 Buckle up for safety, 1811 01:20:46,560 --> 01:20:47,960 it's the fantastic flipper... 1812 01:20:49,580 --> 01:20:51,440 - ...Hydra. - [audience cheering] 1813 01:20:53,680 --> 01:20:55,550 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Oh! Hydra answers back. 1814 01:20:56,240 --> 01:20:57,190 Unreal. 1815 01:20:57,390 --> 01:20:59,190 Jake, you have finished 3-1, 1816 01:20:59,390 --> 01:21:04,050 which means two of the four undefeated teams did not get a top four seed. 1817 01:21:04,250 --> 01:21:06,400 [Kenny] Yeah, remember, seeding isn't just about record, 1818 01:21:06,590 --> 01:21:09,290 but also a team's pedigree, strict of schedule, 1819 01:21:09,490 --> 01:21:11,670 And it's chances of winning the Giant Nut, 1820 01:21:11,870 --> 01:21:13,770 Hydra absolutely can win it all. 1821 01:21:13,970 --> 01:21:15,400 Take a look at Jake's resume. 1822 01:21:15,590 --> 01:21:17,880 We saw him set his personal flip record 1823 01:21:18,080 --> 01:21:19,770 against Free Shipping a few weeks ago. 1824 01:21:19,970 --> 01:21:23,330 Every season, he goes a little bit further in the tournament. 1825 01:21:23,530 --> 01:21:25,190 Last year, he was top four. 1826 01:21:25,390 --> 01:21:29,050 Can he get to the title fight this time? We'll see. 1827 01:21:29,250 --> 01:21:32,530 [Chris] Remember, last year Jake snuck in as the 31st seed. 1828 01:21:32,730 --> 01:21:35,060 No bracket-busting needed this time around. 1829 01:21:36,310 --> 01:21:38,060 Let's see who else is in this region. 1830 01:21:39,130 --> 01:21:41,500 Okay, Hydra draws DeathRoll. 1831 01:21:41,700 --> 01:21:43,570 - The Aussies were a final-4 team... - [audience cheering] 1832 01:21:43,770 --> 01:21:45,710 ...the last time they were in the tournament. 1833 01:21:45,910 --> 01:21:49,340 But that's a matchup of maximum ground game versus none. 1834 01:21:50,550 --> 01:21:52,290 Beta gets the 13th seed, 1835 01:21:52,490 --> 01:21:54,530 the same as World Championship V 1836 01:21:54,730 --> 01:21:57,020 And two really fun matchups round it out. 1837 01:21:57,220 --> 01:22:00,360 Quantum, Ribbot, and RIPperoni, Black Dragon. 1838 01:22:00,560 --> 01:22:04,220 David Jin's frogbot sneaks in at 1-3, Kenny. 1839 01:22:04,420 --> 01:22:06,290 [Kenny] Yeah, and this'll be a fight to keep an eye on. 1840 01:22:06,490 --> 01:22:07,950 Quantum's looked unstoppable, 1841 01:22:08,150 --> 01:22:10,290 but they've only faced one horizontal weapon, 1842 01:22:10,490 --> 01:22:12,840 which is what I assume Ribbot will go with. 1843 01:22:13,040 --> 01:22:15,150 Ribbot has tough fights against Witch Doctor 1844 01:22:15,350 --> 01:22:17,050 and qualified for this year, though. 1845 01:22:17,250 --> 01:22:18,650 I think they deserve to get in. 1846 01:22:20,790 --> 01:22:22,430 These are tremendous teams that they lost to. 1847 01:22:22,630 --> 01:22:24,050 It was a very tough schedule. 1848 01:22:24,250 --> 01:22:26,050 And... And also, you gotta consider Ribbot, 1849 01:22:26,250 --> 01:22:28,190 what they've done here at BattleBots,you know. 1850 01:22:28,390 --> 01:22:30,810 They... They definitely have a lot of success, 1851 01:22:31,010 --> 01:22:32,670 and, uh, they're a great team. 1852 01:22:32,870 --> 01:22:34,500 Yeah, you remember last season, 1853 01:22:34,700 --> 01:22:38,620 they were the number 2 overall seed going into the round of 32. 1854 01:22:39,200 --> 01:22:40,220 So, a big picture. 1855 01:22:40,420 --> 01:22:43,260 Minotaur, Riptide, Witch Doctor, and Hydra 1856 01:22:43,460 --> 01:22:45,020 are your top 4 seeds. 1857 01:22:45,220 --> 01:22:48,980 Four 1-3 teams made it including the reigning champs, Tantrum. 1858 01:22:49,180 --> 01:22:53,150 Which means four 2-2 teams actually got left out! 1859 01:22:53,350 --> 01:22:54,600 [Kenny] Yeah, and do any of those teams 1860 01:22:54,800 --> 01:22:56,400 have a better chance at winning a fight 1861 01:22:56,590 --> 01:22:58,260 than the 32 seed Fusion, 1862 01:22:58,460 --> 01:23:00,430 or the 31st seed Shatter!? 1863 01:23:00,630 --> 01:23:01,600 Maybe Mammoth? 1864 01:23:01,800 --> 01:23:03,460 No real complaints from me. 1865 01:23:03,660 --> 01:23:05,290 [Chris] Any other final thoughts here, Kenny? 1866 01:23:05,490 --> 01:23:07,600 [Kenny] Just wanna point out the overall performance 1867 01:23:07,800 --> 01:23:09,980 of the non-four-wheeled vert robots. 1868 01:23:10,180 --> 01:23:12,430 Teams like Huge, Quantum, and Claw Viper 1869 01:23:12,630 --> 01:23:14,740 have shaken things up this year. 1870 01:23:14,940 --> 01:23:17,290 Let's see if that continues into the tournament. 1871 01:23:17,490 --> 01:23:19,190 [Chris] Well, we'll start to find out next week 1872 01:23:19,390 --> 01:23:21,360 as we begin with Kenny's group of death 1873 01:23:21,560 --> 01:23:23,190 and the right side of the bracket. 1874 01:23:23,390 --> 01:23:27,460 Reminder, you can find printable brackets on battlebots.com/bracket, 1875 01:23:27,660 --> 01:23:29,460 or scan the QR code here. 1876 01:23:29,660 --> 01:23:32,060 I promise, it doesn't go to Kenny's only bots account. 1877 01:23:33,060 --> 01:23:35,260 So, from Faruq, my man Kenny Florian, 1878 01:23:35,460 --> 01:23:36,710 I am Chris Rose. 1879 01:23:36,910 --> 01:23:38,670 We will see you next time 1880 01:23:38,870 --> 01:23:42,430 when we jumpstart the round of 32 here on BattleBots. 1881 01:23:42,630 --> 01:23:43,840 We'll see you then, everybody. 1882 01:23:44,040 --> 01:23:45,440 [audience cheering]