1 00:00:03,315 --> 00:00:04,825 [robot voice] Robots activate. 2 00:00:24,005 --> 00:00:25,065 [Chris Rose] Yeah! 3 00:00:29,275 --> 00:00:30,715 Love it. 4 00:00:30,915 --> 00:00:32,435 Hey, everybody, and welcome to BattleBots. 5 00:00:32,635 --> 00:00:34,715 It is tournament time and last week we kicked off 6 00:00:34,915 --> 00:00:36,575 the round of 32 with a bang. 7 00:00:36,775 --> 00:00:38,675 And tonight we're gonna dive into the other side 8 00:00:38,875 --> 00:00:42,675 of this loaded bracket full of absolute, stone cold killers. 9 00:00:42,875 --> 00:00:44,295 I am Chris Rose, 10 00:00:44,495 --> 00:00:47,265 joined as always by my main man, Kenny Florian. 11 00:00:47,465 --> 00:00:49,155 [crowd cheering] 12 00:00:49,355 --> 00:00:51,025 Aw, Chris, this is insane, 13 00:00:51,225 --> 00:00:53,465 these fans have come from all over the globe 14 00:00:53,665 --> 00:00:56,505 to watch some of the most vicious robots in the game 15 00:00:56,705 --> 00:01:00,025 tear each other apart here at World Championship VII. 16 00:01:00,225 --> 00:01:02,715 [Chris] There is nothing quite like the tournament. 17 00:01:02,915 --> 00:01:04,365 The right side of the bracket's 18 00:01:04,565 --> 00:01:06,775 been whittled down to just eight teams. 19 00:01:06,975 --> 00:01:09,535 And Kenny, some big names have already fallen. 20 00:01:09,735 --> 00:01:14,155 ROTATOR, Bloodsport, and the 11th seed, Claw Viper, 21 00:01:14,355 --> 00:01:16,775 which is our biggest upset so far. 22 00:01:16,975 --> 00:01:20,025 And we said goodbye to our reigning champion, Tantrum, 23 00:01:20,225 --> 00:01:22,645 taken out by former champ, End Game. 24 00:01:22,845 --> 00:01:25,465 Ginger Schmidt and Alex Grant won't be taking home 25 00:01:25,665 --> 00:01:27,205 the trophy again this year. 26 00:01:29,585 --> 00:01:32,055 You know, every team on Earth dreams of winning it all, 27 00:01:32,255 --> 00:01:33,575 and for eight of our teams tonight, 28 00:01:33,775 --> 00:01:35,815 the dream will come to a sudden end. 29 00:01:36,015 --> 00:01:38,025 And for the other eight, they'll cheat robot death 30 00:01:38,225 --> 00:01:40,885 for one more day and move one step closer 31 00:01:41,085 --> 00:01:43,085 to winning the Giant Nut! 32 00:01:43,285 --> 00:01:46,175 [crowd cheering] 33 00:01:49,105 --> 00:01:50,225 [Chris] Kenny, let's take a look 34 00:01:50,425 --> 00:01:51,865 at our tournament matchups. 35 00:01:53,725 --> 00:01:54,845 [Kenny Florian] Tonight we're focused in 36 00:01:55,045 --> 00:01:56,775 on quadrants one and four, 37 00:01:56,975 --> 00:01:58,745 and they are overflowing with talent. 38 00:01:58,945 --> 00:02:01,405 We've got Monsoon and Cobalt, 39 00:02:01,595 --> 00:02:03,885 a couple of violent verticals going at it. 40 00:02:04,085 --> 00:02:06,575 Then it'll be Reese Ewert and Fusion, 41 00:02:06,775 --> 00:02:09,505 who squeaked into the tournament as the last seed 42 00:02:09,705 --> 00:02:12,345 duking it out with number one ranked Minotaur. 43 00:02:14,205 --> 00:02:16,465 [Chris] The Aussie squad, DeathRoll 44 00:02:16,665 --> 00:02:19,335 features the other Ewert, Jake, and HYDRA. 45 00:02:19,535 --> 00:02:23,335 And how about 1-3 Ribbot getting the invite? 46 00:02:23,535 --> 00:02:25,535 They've got an awfully tough matchup 47 00:02:25,735 --> 00:02:28,555 with the undefeated British bot, Quantum. 48 00:02:29,935 --> 00:02:31,745 [Kenny] We'll also see a couple of tanks 49 00:02:31,945 --> 00:02:34,885 in Switchback and Malice, that's sure to be a brawl. 50 00:02:35,085 --> 00:02:39,505 Matty Vasquez and Whiplash taking on John Reid and Beta. 51 00:02:39,705 --> 00:02:42,365 And at the end of the evening, Aren Hill and Blip 52 00:02:42,565 --> 00:02:44,815 have the chance to eliminate a title favorite, 53 00:02:45,015 --> 00:02:47,685 Jamison Go and SawBlaze. 54 00:02:49,685 --> 00:02:53,335 [Chris] But up first, we head to the bottom of quadrant four 55 00:02:53,535 --> 00:02:56,775 for a matchup between the 21st seed, Black Dragon, 56 00:02:56,975 --> 00:03:00,825 and the presumed Rookie of the Year, RIPperoni! 57 00:03:02,105 --> 00:03:04,335 Black Dragon might be a little rattled 58 00:03:04,535 --> 00:03:06,845 coming off its first ever knockout loss 59 00:03:07,045 --> 00:03:09,125 in 25 career fights. 60 00:03:09,325 --> 00:03:13,375 We'll see if the Brazilian bot can hold up against the punishing pizza. 61 00:03:14,585 --> 00:03:16,775 And remember to join us after the fight 62 00:03:16,975 --> 00:03:19,885 for our post-game show, the Road to the Giant Nut, 63 00:03:20,085 --> 00:03:22,225 where we will preview the round of 16 64 00:03:22,425 --> 00:03:24,935 with some of the premier builders in the sport. 65 00:03:26,485 --> 00:03:30,655 All right, Faruq, the world is yours. Let's go! 66 00:03:32,825 --> 00:03:36,575 Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready? 67 00:03:36,775 --> 00:03:38,155 [crowd cheering] 68 00:03:38,355 --> 00:03:41,725 It's robot fighting time! 69 00:03:53,515 --> 00:03:57,435 In the red square, from Itajuba, Brazil, 70 00:03:57,635 --> 00:03:59,605 their flamethrower reminds me of Nelly 71 00:03:59,805 --> 00:04:01,775 'cause it's about to get hot in here. 72 00:04:01,975 --> 00:04:04,505 You're gonna need a Band-Aid for your face 73 00:04:04,705 --> 00:04:08,315 thanks to Black Dragon! 74 00:04:12,725 --> 00:04:14,955 [Chris] Here we go, Black Dragon 75 00:04:15,155 --> 00:04:17,815 coming off that beat down courtesy of Riptide. 76 00:04:18,015 --> 00:04:20,505 You know what, they look just fine. 77 00:04:20,705 --> 00:04:23,845 Get these kids the duck, and they'll take on the world. 78 00:04:24,045 --> 00:04:27,265 So how do they advance to the round of 16, Kenny? 79 00:04:27,465 --> 00:04:30,505 [Kenny] Well, RIPperoni's armor is a mix of steel and plastic, 80 00:04:30,705 --> 00:04:32,675 so they're gonna hunt for the vulnerable spot 81 00:04:32,875 --> 00:04:34,985 with that cutting tooth egg beater drum. 82 00:04:35,185 --> 00:04:38,435 Can't take too many shots from the 70-pound pizza blade though, 83 00:04:38,635 --> 00:04:42,725 or the Brazilians could go down for the count a second time. 84 00:04:46,245 --> 00:04:49,845 In the blue square, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, 85 00:04:50,045 --> 00:04:52,845 uh, yeah, hi, can I get a large pizza, 86 00:04:53,045 --> 00:04:55,505 half pepperoni, half 70-pound vertical spinner 87 00:04:55,705 --> 00:04:57,815 with 250-mile-per-hour tip speed? 88 00:04:58,015 --> 00:05:01,585 Yeah, thanks. It's RIPperoni! 89 00:05:06,515 --> 00:05:08,715 [Chris] It's RIPperoni! 90 00:05:08,915 --> 00:05:12,265 Tossing dough, taking names all season long. 91 00:05:12,465 --> 00:05:14,155 They certainly got that swag, 92 00:05:14,355 --> 00:05:16,365 they got that killer robot, and it looks like 93 00:05:16,565 --> 00:05:18,675 they're delivering a flywheel, Kenny, 94 00:05:18,875 --> 00:05:21,155 [Kenny] Fresh out of the oven, that flywheel tech 95 00:05:21,355 --> 00:05:23,195 has been a revelation, Chris. 96 00:05:23,395 --> 00:05:26,125 The ability to counteract the gyroscopic force 97 00:05:26,325 --> 00:05:28,915 of that 70-pound weapon and stay balanced 98 00:05:29,115 --> 00:05:31,575 has been the secret sauce to their success. 99 00:05:31,775 --> 00:05:33,915 Driver Fred Moore's been on fire 100 00:05:34,115 --> 00:05:35,575 and they love their reach advantage 101 00:05:35,775 --> 00:05:37,065 in just about any fight. 102 00:06:08,245 --> 00:06:10,195 Black Dragon does not die easily, 103 00:06:10,395 --> 00:06:13,125 they're a really durable bot, and they're also really low. 104 00:06:13,325 --> 00:06:14,575 Because we used all of our weight 105 00:06:14,775 --> 00:06:15,985 for the weapon and the flywheel, 106 00:06:16,185 --> 00:06:18,155 we had very limited armor configurations 107 00:06:18,355 --> 00:06:20,505 and as we found out in our match against Gruff, 108 00:06:20,705 --> 00:06:23,435 our lightest wedges are just, they don't work, they're bad. 109 00:06:23,635 --> 00:06:25,915 So we had to go with our medium and our heavy wedges 110 00:06:26,115 --> 00:06:27,745 to be able to drive and compete. 111 00:06:27,945 --> 00:06:29,675 We want to feed them into our right side 112 00:06:29,875 --> 00:06:31,605 where the weapon is totally exposed. 113 00:06:31,805 --> 00:06:33,605 We armored the front left side, 114 00:06:33,805 --> 00:06:35,535 but we're gonna try to keep that away from them 115 00:06:35,735 --> 00:06:37,405 and just keep the weapon pointed towards them 116 00:06:37,595 --> 00:06:38,795 and maybe get a top attack. 117 00:06:53,895 --> 00:06:56,815 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 118 00:06:57,015 --> 00:06:57,965 [Chris] Black Dragon... 119 00:06:59,005 --> 00:07:00,745 ...RIPperoni, 120 00:07:00,945 --> 00:07:04,335 the chase for the Giant Nut continues. 121 00:07:04,535 --> 00:07:06,645 Game on! 122 00:07:06,845 --> 00:07:09,345 - Game day! - Let's go! 123 00:07:13,205 --> 00:07:15,055 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 124 00:07:15,255 --> 00:07:17,055 Black Dragon with a box run, 125 00:07:17,255 --> 00:07:19,335 - nice driving by Fred Moore, early hit. - [Kenny] Oh. 126 00:07:19,535 --> 00:07:20,775 Nasty shot there. 127 00:07:20,975 --> 00:07:22,575 [Chris] And we have an inverted Black Dragon, 128 00:07:22,775 --> 00:07:24,295 but now we have a flying Black Dragon 129 00:07:24,495 --> 00:07:27,225 or duck, or whatever the hell that thing is today. 130 00:07:27,425 --> 00:07:30,155 [Kenny] Oh, boy, RIPperoni just taking over here, Chris. 131 00:07:30,355 --> 00:07:32,125 [Chris] I mean, just lining it up in the middle, 132 00:07:32,325 --> 00:07:34,575 - and going weapon-to-weapon with that egg beater. - [Kenny] Oh! 133 00:07:34,775 --> 00:07:37,225 Look at the size difference between these weapons. 134 00:07:37,425 --> 00:07:41,675 Who needs forks when you have that type of reach advantage RIPperoni does? 135 00:07:41,875 --> 00:07:44,365 - [Chris] Oh! - [Kenny] Oh! Black Dragon continues to attack. 136 00:07:44,565 --> 00:07:46,265 [Chris] Black Dragon again inverted. 137 00:07:46,465 --> 00:07:47,505 - Oh! - [Kenny] Oh! 138 00:07:47,705 --> 00:07:49,335 Head towards the center, get into the center of the box. 139 00:07:49,535 --> 00:07:50,645 [Chris] Black Dragon starting to come back, 140 00:07:50,845 --> 00:07:51,915 - but they are inverted... - [Kenny] Oh! 141 00:07:52,115 --> 00:07:53,225 [Chris] ...they are not where they want to be. 142 00:07:53,425 --> 00:07:56,335 Oh! The 100-pound pulverizer 143 00:07:56,535 --> 00:07:58,435 dishing out some pain to Black Dragon. 144 00:07:58,635 --> 00:08:01,125 - [Kenny] RIPperoni, so stable to the ground, Chris. - [Chris exclaims] 145 00:08:01,325 --> 00:08:02,335 - [Kenny] It's amazing. - [Chris] It really... 146 00:08:02,535 --> 00:08:03,885 Whoa! Whoa! 147 00:08:04,085 --> 00:08:05,335 [both exclaiming] 148 00:08:05,535 --> 00:08:08,265 [Chris] Huge shot that sends Black Dragon flying across the box. 149 00:08:08,465 --> 00:08:11,195 But the Brazilian's right back in there for more. 150 00:08:11,395 --> 00:08:13,535 [Kenny] And they are right side up now, Chris. 151 00:08:13,735 --> 00:08:15,675 Black Dragon is as tough as they come. 152 00:08:15,875 --> 00:08:17,025 - RIPperoni's gonna have to... - [Chris exclaims] 153 00:08:17,225 --> 00:08:18,605 [Kenny] ...rip this bot's heart out 154 00:08:18,805 --> 00:08:20,225 if they want to stop him. 155 00:08:20,425 --> 00:08:22,295 [Chris] Black Dragon in pursuit. 156 00:08:22,495 --> 00:08:24,155 [Kenny] Whoa! 157 00:08:24,355 --> 00:08:27,505 - Hey now. - [Chris] That little gyroscopic dance by RIPperoni. 158 00:08:27,705 --> 00:08:29,405 Black Dragon has the pin. 159 00:08:29,595 --> 00:08:31,405 - [Kenny exclaims] - [Chris] Oh, man! Nice shot! 160 00:08:31,595 --> 00:08:32,985 [Kenny] Black Dragon's playing the aggressor, 161 00:08:33,185 --> 00:08:35,845 but Chris, their weapon is toast. 162 00:08:36,045 --> 00:08:38,465 - Oh! - [Chris] Yeah, that's massive trouble. 163 00:08:38,665 --> 00:08:40,845 The Brazilians are gonna have to break RIPperoni's weapon 164 00:08:41,045 --> 00:08:42,125 if they want to even things up 165 00:08:42,325 --> 00:08:43,535 in the damage category now. 166 00:08:43,735 --> 00:08:44,745 [crowd chanting] Pizza! Pizza! 167 00:08:44,945 --> 00:08:47,555 [Chris] You can hear the crowd chanting pizza, pizza! 168 00:08:48,755 --> 00:08:50,985 Oh! Nice shot by Black Dragon! 169 00:08:51,185 --> 00:08:52,715 [speaking Portuguese] 170 00:08:52,915 --> 00:08:54,845 [Chris] RIPperoni just has to hang on here. 171 00:08:55,045 --> 00:08:56,575 Black Dragon's all over him. 172 00:08:56,775 --> 00:08:59,195 Big counter-shot from RIPperoni! 173 00:08:59,395 --> 00:09:00,675 [Kenny] RIPperoni still has the lead. 174 00:09:00,875 --> 00:09:02,335 - [Chris exclaims] - [Kenny] They may want to think about playing 175 00:09:02,535 --> 00:09:03,465 a little keep away. 176 00:09:03,665 --> 00:09:04,775 [Chris] Whoa. 177 00:09:04,975 --> 00:09:06,885 - [both exclaiming] - [Chris] Oh! Black Dragon's on fire! 178 00:09:07,085 --> 00:09:08,535 And that came out of nowhere! 179 00:09:08,735 --> 00:09:10,365 But we have seen this robot last 180 00:09:10,565 --> 00:09:12,195 for several minutes on fire. 181 00:09:12,395 --> 00:09:13,985 [Kenny] And that is correct, Black Dragon... 182 00:09:14,185 --> 00:09:16,375 [Chris laughing] 183 00:09:17,935 --> 00:09:19,335 [Kenny] They've been on fire before, 184 00:09:19,535 --> 00:09:21,035 they continue to attack! 185 00:09:23,555 --> 00:09:25,105 [Chris] Under a minute remaining. 186 00:09:27,065 --> 00:09:29,885 It is RIPperoni now having mobility issues. 187 00:09:30,085 --> 00:09:32,035 Can they make it to the closing bell? 188 00:09:33,485 --> 00:09:35,225 Oh! Big impact! 189 00:09:35,425 --> 00:09:37,605 This is gonna be a race to the finish! 190 00:09:37,805 --> 00:09:40,465 - [exclaims] - [Kenny] RIPperoni starting to slow down here, Chris. 191 00:09:40,665 --> 00:09:42,155 [Chris] There's no question about it. 192 00:09:42,355 --> 00:09:43,745 - Stuck on the upper deck. - [Kenny] Oh, my goodness! 193 00:09:43,945 --> 00:09:46,055 [Chris] They might not be able to move. 194 00:09:46,255 --> 00:09:48,985 All they have to do is make it to the 10 second mark, 195 00:09:49,185 --> 00:09:52,265 but they've got to do some sort of movement. 196 00:09:52,465 --> 00:09:54,335 [Kenny] What an upset this would be! 197 00:09:54,535 --> 00:09:56,605 The durability of Black Dragon. 198 00:09:56,805 --> 00:09:59,365 - [referee] 10, 9... - [Chris] The countdown has started! 199 00:09:59,565 --> 00:10:00,505 - ...eight, seven... - [Kenny exclaims] 200 00:10:00,705 --> 00:10:02,645 [Chris] They can't move! 201 00:10:02,845 --> 00:10:04,505 Fred Moore doing everything he can 202 00:10:04,705 --> 00:10:06,125 to resurrect their robot! 203 00:10:06,325 --> 00:10:08,605 - Can he make it to the closing bell? - [referee] ...two, one! 204 00:10:08,805 --> 00:10:09,775 - Knockout! - [all exclaiming] 205 00:10:09,975 --> 00:10:12,885 [Chris] They cannot! Black Dragon has done it! 206 00:10:13,085 --> 00:10:14,405 [all exclaiming] 207 00:10:14,595 --> 00:10:17,335 [Chris] With just three seconds to go, 208 00:10:17,535 --> 00:10:19,375 RIPperoni is counted out! 209 00:10:21,065 --> 00:10:22,915 An all-time classic! 210 00:10:23,115 --> 00:10:25,345 [Kenny laughing] Oh, my goodness. 211 00:10:25,935 --> 00:10:27,415 Let's go! 212 00:10:28,135 --> 00:10:29,415 Let's go! 213 00:10:33,275 --> 00:10:35,125 - Congratulations, guys. - Thanks. 214 00:10:35,325 --> 00:10:36,375 Congratulations. 215 00:10:38,275 --> 00:10:40,055 [Chris] Well, Kenny, there's no question 216 00:10:40,255 --> 00:10:42,845 that this rookie packs a punch. 217 00:10:43,045 --> 00:10:44,225 [Kenny] This fight was crazy. 218 00:10:44,425 --> 00:10:46,885 RIPperoni got off to an amazing start, 219 00:10:47,085 --> 00:10:49,295 used its reach to land some huge shots, 220 00:10:49,495 --> 00:10:53,405 invert Black Dragon and eventually disable its weapon. 221 00:10:53,595 --> 00:10:56,055 [Chris] You know, Black Dragon isn't the biggest or the fastest, 222 00:10:56,255 --> 00:10:58,125 or the most deadly bot in the field, 223 00:10:58,325 --> 00:11:02,295 but it may just be the toughest one we've ever seen. 224 00:11:02,495 --> 00:11:04,845 [Kenny] Durability is this team's super power. 225 00:11:05,045 --> 00:11:07,225 Black Dragon is never out of the fight, 226 00:11:07,425 --> 00:11:10,085 they knew they could outlast RIPperoni. 227 00:11:10,285 --> 00:11:12,195 - And they just kept going right at them... - [Chris] Wow. 228 00:11:12,395 --> 00:11:14,815 [Kenny] ...even as they were on fire. 229 00:11:15,015 --> 00:11:16,605 [Chris] The Brazilian spent the last minute 230 00:11:16,805 --> 00:11:18,465 engulfed in flames, 231 00:11:18,665 --> 00:11:20,675 but it was RIPperoni that was feeling the heat 232 00:11:20,875 --> 00:11:21,885 down the stretch. 233 00:11:22,085 --> 00:11:24,155 They lost the motor to their flywheel, 234 00:11:24,355 --> 00:11:25,885 they lost control of the bot, 235 00:11:26,085 --> 00:11:28,505 and in the end, Black Dragon left them disabled 236 00:11:28,705 --> 00:11:29,845 on the upper deck, 237 00:11:30,045 --> 00:11:33,935 scoring a knockout with just three seconds remaining. 238 00:11:34,625 --> 00:11:35,725 What a moment! 239 00:11:38,135 --> 00:11:39,845 [indistinct conversation] 240 00:11:40,045 --> 00:11:42,205 - [Kenny] Julio. - [Julio Cortez] Oh, sorry. Sorry. 241 00:11:43,245 --> 00:11:44,365 Sorry, sorry. 242 00:11:44,565 --> 00:11:48,465 Obviously a ton of excitement there on the driver's deck. 243 00:11:48,665 --> 00:11:50,775 Julio, congratulations! 244 00:11:50,975 --> 00:11:52,055 - Oh, my God! - [crowd cheering] 245 00:11:52,255 --> 00:11:54,245 - [laughs] - Congratulations, everyone! 246 00:11:55,105 --> 00:11:56,335 Let's go! 247 00:11:56,535 --> 00:11:57,435 Oh, my God. 248 00:11:57,635 --> 00:11:59,535 My hands are shaking more than the last fight. 249 00:11:59,735 --> 00:12:02,365 Julio, how the heck did you guys survive? 250 00:12:02,565 --> 00:12:04,055 You turned into a fireball, 251 00:12:04,255 --> 00:12:06,335 - you were getting thrown all around the BattleBox. - Yeah. 252 00:12:06,535 --> 00:12:07,505 How did you win? 253 00:12:07,705 --> 00:12:09,435 Oh, my God. I don't know. 254 00:12:09,635 --> 00:12:11,365 - [all laughing] - It's Black Dragon. 255 00:12:11,565 --> 00:12:12,955 - So... - This is luck. 256 00:12:13,155 --> 00:12:14,915 We gotta get on fire every year. 257 00:12:15,115 --> 00:12:17,775 So even though we were on fire, it was... 258 00:12:17,975 --> 00:12:19,885 This man! Lucky Ducky! 259 00:12:20,085 --> 00:12:22,205 [crowd cheering] 260 00:12:23,135 --> 00:12:24,885 Luck is always on our side. 261 00:12:25,085 --> 00:12:25,955 Yeah. 262 00:12:26,155 --> 00:12:28,125 How does it feel for you guys to come back? 263 00:12:28,325 --> 00:12:29,505 You know, you guys got knocked out 264 00:12:29,705 --> 00:12:32,365 in your last fight for the first time ever here at BattleBots, 265 00:12:32,565 --> 00:12:33,745 and now you've come back. 266 00:12:33,945 --> 00:12:36,505 It looked like you guys, you know, your weapon was down, 267 00:12:36,705 --> 00:12:38,745 you guys were on fire, and you come back 268 00:12:38,945 --> 00:12:41,415 to win this fight with three seconds left. 269 00:12:42,135 --> 00:12:43,715 - [laughing] - Yeah. 270 00:12:43,915 --> 00:12:47,365 So I believe I have an amazing team, 271 00:12:47,565 --> 00:12:48,985 these guys 272 00:12:49,185 --> 00:12:51,295 and Amanda, our girl, 273 00:12:51,495 --> 00:12:56,125 is the much amazing team that I have... 274 00:12:56,325 --> 00:12:58,085 That I could have! 275 00:12:58,285 --> 00:13:01,125 So I'm sorry for my bad English now 276 00:13:01,325 --> 00:13:03,155 - because I can't thinking. - [laughing] 277 00:13:03,355 --> 00:13:06,575 But thank you, everyone. Congratulations, RIPperoni. 278 00:13:06,775 --> 00:13:08,365 And that's it! 279 00:13:08,565 --> 00:13:09,515 Just... 280 00:13:10,275 --> 00:13:11,555 Just one more thing. 281 00:13:12,725 --> 00:13:16,085 Weapons can stop Black Dragon, but fire, never. 282 00:13:16,285 --> 00:13:18,575 - So... - [all laughing] 283 00:13:18,775 --> 00:13:20,645 Congratulations, Julio. 284 00:13:20,845 --> 00:13:23,195 You and your team are onto the round of 16. 285 00:13:23,395 --> 00:13:25,725 - [exclaiming] - Let's go! Let's go! 286 00:13:33,315 --> 00:13:37,055 You know, Black Dragon epitomizes survival mode. 287 00:13:37,255 --> 00:13:40,025 Yeah, I mean, they just never say die attitude. 288 00:13:40,225 --> 00:13:43,005 You know, RIPperoni, they're a pizza history now. 289 00:13:43,865 --> 00:13:45,265 They pasta way. 290 00:13:45,465 --> 00:13:46,405 [crowd exclaims] 291 00:13:46,595 --> 00:13:47,985 - Cannoli do so much, guys, - [crowd booing] 292 00:13:48,185 --> 00:13:50,225 - Come on. - More boos, more boos. 293 00:13:50,425 --> 00:13:52,025 - [Kenny] Oh, really? - [Chris] More. 294 00:13:52,225 --> 00:13:55,055 Uh, let's bid adieu though to the unquestionable 295 00:13:55,255 --> 00:13:59,125 Rookie of the Year, the only rookie that made the top 32, 296 00:13:59,325 --> 00:14:02,605 a remarkable job by Anna and her entire squad. 297 00:14:02,805 --> 00:14:04,955 But the moment is Black Dragon's 298 00:14:05,155 --> 00:14:07,505 as they move on to the round of 16 299 00:14:07,705 --> 00:14:10,605 and will face the winner of Quantum versus Ribbot, 300 00:14:10,805 --> 00:14:13,435 who we will see a little bit later. 301 00:14:13,635 --> 00:14:16,955 All right, coming up, it's kinetic warfare at its finest, 302 00:14:17,155 --> 00:14:19,055 two of the nastiest vertical spinners 303 00:14:19,255 --> 00:14:20,885 in the business will clash. 304 00:14:21,085 --> 00:14:24,985 The 24 seed, Monsoon, the 9 seed, Cobalt. 305 00:14:25,185 --> 00:14:26,645 Man, this is fun! 306 00:14:26,845 --> 00:14:30,685 The tournament continues next onBattleBots. 307 00:14:42,375 --> 00:14:46,815 This is for the round of 32 on BattleBots World Championship VII, 308 00:14:47,015 --> 00:14:50,505 the action continues right now in quadrant number one, 309 00:14:50,705 --> 00:14:52,885 where we've got the nine seed, Cobalt, 310 00:14:53,085 --> 00:14:56,265 taking on the 24 seed, Monsoon, 311 00:14:56,465 --> 00:14:59,265 and this one could get nasty, Kenny. 312 00:14:59,465 --> 00:15:02,885 [Kenny] Yeah, two incredibly violent vertical spinners here. 313 00:15:03,085 --> 00:15:06,125 Cobalt's one of the most feared robots in the field. 314 00:15:06,325 --> 00:15:10,155 Its only loss was a Fight of the Year candidate against Minotaur. 315 00:15:10,355 --> 00:15:12,085 And taking a look at this quadrant, 316 00:15:12,285 --> 00:15:14,195 we could see a rematch of that fight 317 00:15:14,395 --> 00:15:17,405 in the quarter finals if Cobalt can make a run. 318 00:15:17,595 --> 00:15:19,515 Up first though, it's Monsoon. 319 00:15:21,105 --> 00:15:23,605 [Chris] The popular vertical spinner from the UK 320 00:15:23,805 --> 00:15:26,055 has been on its comeback tour this season. 321 00:15:26,255 --> 00:15:28,265 Went 2-2 in the qualifying rounds 322 00:15:28,465 --> 00:15:32,365 and is coming off a convincing knockout victory over death roll. 323 00:15:32,565 --> 00:15:35,625 So the squad is certainly not shying away from this challenge. 324 00:15:37,685 --> 00:15:39,645 The teams are prepped and ready, 325 00:15:39,845 --> 00:15:43,085 let's hear from the captains as the bots get all set. 326 00:15:43,285 --> 00:15:45,245 It's gonna be a messy one. [laughs] 327 00:15:46,655 --> 00:15:49,955 So the good news is we're in the top 32, ranked at 24. 328 00:15:50,155 --> 00:15:51,815 Bad news is we're fighting Cobalt. 329 00:15:52,015 --> 00:15:54,335 Um, they're a historically very nasty robot. 330 00:15:54,535 --> 00:15:57,125 Their weapon is definitely not something to be taken lightly. 331 00:15:57,325 --> 00:15:59,295 The trick with Cobalt though is that they only win 332 00:15:59,495 --> 00:16:01,335 because they've got that ground game at the front. 333 00:16:01,535 --> 00:16:02,955 If we can knock off those front forks 334 00:16:03,155 --> 00:16:05,265 and those wedglets, we should have the advantage. 335 00:16:05,465 --> 00:16:07,405 We're also going to be using our new longer forks. 336 00:16:07,595 --> 00:16:08,775 So if we can out-reach them 337 00:16:08,975 --> 00:16:10,605 and get under them before they get under us, 338 00:16:10,805 --> 00:16:12,435 I think we've got a fair chance. 339 00:16:12,635 --> 00:16:15,125 If we can beat Cobalt then I think that proves once and for all 340 00:16:15,325 --> 00:16:17,275 that Monsoon is one of the big dogs. 341 00:16:21,445 --> 00:16:23,405 For me personally, 342 00:16:23,595 --> 00:16:25,195 that being the other big English spinner, 343 00:16:25,395 --> 00:16:26,295 I'd really like to take it out. 344 00:16:26,495 --> 00:16:29,225 I feel the same. I mean, it'll really show 345 00:16:29,425 --> 00:16:31,845 which is the top UK spinner. 346 00:16:32,045 --> 00:16:34,025 Yeah, I think we probably spin up a bit faster, 347 00:16:34,225 --> 00:16:35,125 we probably got a bigger punch, 348 00:16:35,325 --> 00:16:36,715 but none of that really matters. 349 00:16:36,915 --> 00:16:38,575 What matters is how it's delivered. 350 00:16:38,775 --> 00:16:42,155 I think we should be able to out-drive Monsoon pretty easily. 351 00:16:42,355 --> 00:16:44,605 I don't think their chassis is particularly well-designed 352 00:16:44,805 --> 00:16:45,915 for taking impact. 353 00:16:46,115 --> 00:16:47,885 If we can get a couple of big hits on them guys, 354 00:16:48,085 --> 00:16:49,005 they'll be out pretty quick. 355 00:16:51,895 --> 00:16:53,985 [Tim Rackley] Monsoon! 356 00:16:54,185 --> 00:16:55,605 [crowd exclaiming] 357 00:16:55,805 --> 00:16:57,065 Yeah! 358 00:16:58,375 --> 00:16:59,865 [robot voice] Robots activate. 359 00:17:03,245 --> 00:17:04,775 [Chris] Kenny, an awful lot of forks 360 00:17:04,975 --> 00:17:06,055 in the mix for this one. 361 00:17:06,255 --> 00:17:07,195 [Kenny] Yeah, one clean shot 362 00:17:07,395 --> 00:17:09,195 could be disastrous for either team. 363 00:17:09,395 --> 00:17:11,815 So the battle for low ground is going to be 364 00:17:12,015 --> 00:17:13,465 absolutely critical. 365 00:17:13,665 --> 00:17:15,025 Cobalt has the longer forks, 366 00:17:15,225 --> 00:17:17,435 but Monsoon has that dual set. 367 00:17:17,635 --> 00:17:19,675 Whoever gets underneath their opponent first 368 00:17:19,875 --> 00:17:21,195 will have the upper hand here. 369 00:17:21,395 --> 00:17:23,405 And Chris, Tim Rackley of team Monsoon 370 00:17:23,595 --> 00:17:24,715 told us flat out 371 00:17:24,915 --> 00:17:28,295 Tom Brewster can out-drive Dave Moulds. 372 00:17:28,495 --> 00:17:30,295 [Chris] Yeah, I think these Brits take their tea 373 00:17:30,495 --> 00:17:33,205 with a lump of wraith and a spoonful of fury. 374 00:17:44,275 --> 00:17:46,715 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 375 00:17:46,915 --> 00:17:51,195 [Kenny] Cobalt going with their larger disk they call the skull, 376 00:17:51,395 --> 00:17:53,895 designed to withstand weapon-on-weapon hits. 377 00:18:00,415 --> 00:18:02,845 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 378 00:18:03,045 --> 00:18:05,365 The teams meet in the center of the box. 379 00:18:05,565 --> 00:18:08,025 - [Kenny exclaims] - [Chris] Cobalt trying to get underneath Monsoon and does. 380 00:18:08,225 --> 00:18:10,845 They're both dictating the action here early. 381 00:18:11,045 --> 00:18:14,435 [Kenny] This fight's gonna come down to who wins the battle for low ground. 382 00:18:14,635 --> 00:18:15,915 [Chris exclaims] 383 00:18:16,115 --> 00:18:18,985 [Kenny] So far, advantage Cobalt. 384 00:18:19,185 --> 00:18:21,535 [Chris] Nice move by monsoon to square back up there. 385 00:18:21,735 --> 00:18:23,915 Both weapons still humming. 386 00:18:24,115 --> 00:18:27,225 - [exclaims] - [Kenny] Oh, now Monsoon getting under Cobalt. 387 00:18:27,425 --> 00:18:29,465 [Chris] Monsoon with a big reach advantage here. 388 00:18:29,665 --> 00:18:31,085 Remember we saw that come into play 389 00:18:31,285 --> 00:18:32,315 with RIPperoni earlier. 390 00:18:33,725 --> 00:18:35,365 [both exclaiming] 391 00:18:35,565 --> 00:18:37,885 [Chris] Oh, Monsoon took a double hit! 392 00:18:38,085 --> 00:18:40,335 Nice follow-up on Cobalt. 393 00:18:40,535 --> 00:18:43,775 [Kenny] Tom Brewster starting to take over here, Chris. 394 00:18:43,975 --> 00:18:45,885 [Chris] Oh, and Cobalt takes another shot 395 00:18:46,085 --> 00:18:47,405 - right to the face! - Ah. 396 00:18:47,595 --> 00:18:49,605 Right in our face, come on, Tom! 397 00:18:49,805 --> 00:18:52,435 [Chris] Uh-oh, look at the stalemate, the pushing. 398 00:18:52,635 --> 00:18:55,195 Both teams searching for an angle to deliver their weapons. 399 00:18:55,395 --> 00:18:57,155 And here's Monsoon chipping away, 400 00:18:57,355 --> 00:19:00,885 targeting those long front forks on Cobalt, Kenny. 401 00:19:01,085 --> 00:19:03,645 [Kenny] Yeah, it seems like that's what it's coming down to here. 402 00:19:03,845 --> 00:19:05,265 Cobalt's forks are the only thing 403 00:19:05,465 --> 00:19:07,605 keeping Monsoon's weapon at bay. 404 00:19:07,805 --> 00:19:08,675 [Chris] Here's Tom Brewster 405 00:19:08,875 --> 00:19:10,575 backing Cobalt into the corner. 406 00:19:10,775 --> 00:19:12,025 Oh, but a nifty piece of driving 407 00:19:12,225 --> 00:19:14,155 by Dave Moulds to escape. 408 00:19:14,355 --> 00:19:16,195 - [Kenny exclaims] - [Chris] Good shot by Cobalt 409 00:19:16,395 --> 00:19:18,575 but can't connect on the follow-up. 410 00:19:18,775 --> 00:19:20,055 - Whoa! - [Kenny] And there it is! 411 00:19:20,255 --> 00:19:22,575 Monsoon takes one of Cobalt's forks off. 412 00:19:22,775 --> 00:19:25,585 [Chris] Uh-oh, Cobalt's exposed on that left side now. 413 00:19:26,345 --> 00:19:28,125 [all exclaiming] 414 00:19:28,325 --> 00:19:29,915 [Chris] And now it's having trouble with its machine 415 00:19:30,115 --> 00:19:32,335 after Monsoon sends it skyward. 416 00:19:32,535 --> 00:19:35,055 Wow! Cobalt's in trouble, Kenny! 417 00:19:35,255 --> 00:19:36,915 [Kenny] I don't think they're gonna be able to self-right. 418 00:19:37,115 --> 00:19:38,435 This could be over! 419 00:19:38,635 --> 00:19:39,745 Come on! Come on! 420 00:19:39,945 --> 00:19:42,265 [Chris] A monumental upset! 421 00:19:42,465 --> 00:19:43,605 [referee] 10, 9... 422 00:19:43,805 --> 00:19:45,465 [Chris] The countdown has started! 423 00:19:45,665 --> 00:19:46,955 [referee] ...seven, six... 424 00:19:47,155 --> 00:19:50,265 [Chris] A top 10 seed is down for the count 425 00:19:50,465 --> 00:19:52,575 as Monsoon is moving on! 426 00:19:52,775 --> 00:19:53,885 [referee] Knockout! 427 00:19:54,085 --> 00:19:56,055 - [all exclaiming] - [buzzer sounds] 428 00:19:56,255 --> 00:19:58,825 [Kenny] What a performance by Tom Brewster! 429 00:20:00,485 --> 00:20:02,205 [exclaiming] 430 00:20:05,275 --> 00:20:09,655 Yes! We did it! Yes! Yes! 431 00:20:10,825 --> 00:20:12,035 [exclaiming] 432 00:20:14,585 --> 00:20:18,645 [Chris] Boy, this was a tense, tactical back and forth match, Kenny. 433 00:20:18,845 --> 00:20:20,195 [Kenny] What a fight. 434 00:20:20,395 --> 00:20:23,085 Incredible driving by both captains. 435 00:20:23,285 --> 00:20:25,465 Cobalt used those long front forks 436 00:20:25,665 --> 00:20:28,745 to land some early shots, but my goodness, 437 00:20:28,945 --> 00:20:30,985 look at this move by Tom Brewster, 438 00:20:31,185 --> 00:20:33,645 squaring up Monsoon in open space, 439 00:20:33,845 --> 00:20:36,535 using that unique pivoting design. 440 00:20:36,735 --> 00:20:38,845 What an advantage to be able to keep your weapon 441 00:20:39,045 --> 00:20:40,775 pointed at your opponent at all times, 442 00:20:40,975 --> 00:20:44,295 especially against a bot as dangerous as Cobalt. 443 00:20:44,495 --> 00:20:48,025 [Chris] The 24 seed able to get underneath Cobalt, 444 00:20:48,225 --> 00:20:51,845 chip away, eventually removing one of its front forks. 445 00:20:52,045 --> 00:20:54,085 [Kenny] And that was the turning point, Chris. 446 00:20:54,285 --> 00:20:56,405 Monsoon had the reach advantage here, 447 00:20:56,595 --> 00:20:58,225 and after losing that fork, 448 00:20:58,425 --> 00:21:01,605 Cobalt couldn't keep them at bay. 449 00:21:01,805 --> 00:21:04,295 And there it is, the knockout shot. 450 00:21:04,495 --> 00:21:06,885 [Chris] The nine seed, no self-righter, 451 00:21:07,085 --> 00:21:08,005 no movement, 452 00:21:08,685 --> 00:21:09,675 and no Giant Nut 453 00:21:09,875 --> 00:21:11,585 in its trophy case this season. 454 00:21:13,755 --> 00:21:15,035 [laughing] 455 00:21:15,895 --> 00:21:17,465 - [sighs] - Congratulations, brother. 456 00:21:17,665 --> 00:21:19,815 - Fantastic driving. - We made it, we made it. 457 00:21:20,015 --> 00:21:21,225 - [Chris] Tom Brewster... - Yep. 458 00:21:21,425 --> 00:21:23,775 ...congratulations on the upset! 459 00:21:23,975 --> 00:21:25,225 Yeah, what upset? 460 00:21:25,425 --> 00:21:26,935 - No. - [laughing] 461 00:21:27,685 --> 00:21:29,985 Thank you, um, incredible. 462 00:21:30,185 --> 00:21:32,885 Cobalt is probably the most terrifying machine here. 463 00:21:33,085 --> 00:21:35,295 So, uh, just getting into the arena with Dave 464 00:21:35,495 --> 00:21:36,885 and that robot is an absolute honor. 465 00:21:37,085 --> 00:21:39,375 Um, fantastic driver, fantastic robot of course. 466 00:21:40,105 --> 00:21:41,915 Um, so cracking fight. 467 00:21:42,115 --> 00:21:43,775 - I'm just ecstatic to have... - We are. 468 00:21:43,975 --> 00:21:46,055 To have gotten the win at this point. So... 469 00:21:46,255 --> 00:21:47,645 [Kenny] When we were in the pits, Tom, 470 00:21:47,845 --> 00:21:50,085 that big guy back there, Tim, we asked him, 471 00:21:50,285 --> 00:21:51,435 "What was gonna be the difference?" 472 00:21:51,635 --> 00:21:53,365 And he said he was super calm, 473 00:21:53,565 --> 00:21:55,465 and he said it with a lot of confidence, he said, 474 00:21:55,665 --> 00:21:56,845 "The driving." 475 00:21:57,045 --> 00:21:59,365 - He said, "I have the utmost confidence... - Every time, every time. 476 00:21:59,565 --> 00:22:00,775 ...and that's gonna be the difference." 477 00:22:00,975 --> 00:22:02,465 And that may have been the difference, man. 478 00:22:02,665 --> 00:22:03,775 Amazing job there. 479 00:22:03,975 --> 00:22:05,775 The biggest difference for me just having Tim here, 480 00:22:05,975 --> 00:22:07,405 he gets me so amped up for every fight. 481 00:22:07,595 --> 00:22:10,335 - I am... I'm so calm. - But it's the audience that get us going. 482 00:22:10,535 --> 00:22:11,825 - It's these guys. - And it's the audience, it's... 483 00:22:13,035 --> 00:22:14,775 You know, I think half the battle is won in there, 484 00:22:14,975 --> 00:22:16,365 but half of it is won, you know, in the mind... 485 00:22:16,565 --> 00:22:17,575 - You know what? - ...before you get here. So... 486 00:22:17,775 --> 00:22:19,225 The best bit for me 487 00:22:19,425 --> 00:22:21,225 is that I keep telling Tom he's a great driver. 488 00:22:21,425 --> 00:22:22,575 And that guy there, Dave Moulds, 489 00:22:22,775 --> 00:22:24,645 is one of the best drivers the UK's ever seen. 490 00:22:24,845 --> 00:22:26,585 - Thanks, man. - [Tim] And for this young man to do that, 491 00:22:27,315 --> 00:22:28,415 it's really big. 492 00:22:30,105 --> 00:22:31,155 [Chris] Tom. 493 00:22:31,355 --> 00:22:32,345 Yeah? [laughs] 494 00:22:32,935 --> 00:22:33,885 Keeping it together. 495 00:22:34,085 --> 00:22:35,535 No, you know what? Man, we get it. 496 00:22:35,735 --> 00:22:37,435 It was emotional when you got your first win... 497 00:22:37,635 --> 00:22:38,815 - Yeah. - ...since 2019. 498 00:22:39,015 --> 00:22:41,265 - Yeah. - What's in your heart right now? 499 00:22:41,465 --> 00:22:42,985 I think this is probably our biggest win yet. 500 00:22:43,185 --> 00:22:44,815 I think it proves that we've been away for three years, 501 00:22:45,015 --> 00:22:47,435 and we've come back with a fierce machine, and, uh, 502 00:22:47,635 --> 00:22:48,775 I think Monsoon is back with a vengeance. 503 00:22:48,975 --> 00:22:50,335 [laughing] 504 00:22:50,535 --> 00:22:51,985 Yeah! 505 00:22:52,185 --> 00:22:54,535 Tom, congratulations to you and your entire team. 506 00:22:54,735 --> 00:22:55,885 - Thank you so much. - You're gonna take on the winner 507 00:22:56,085 --> 00:22:57,225 of SawBlaze and Blip. 508 00:22:57,425 --> 00:22:58,815 - Job well done. - Bring it on. Thank you. 509 00:22:59,015 --> 00:23:00,345 Bring it on. 510 00:23:07,935 --> 00:23:08,815 [indistinct conversation] 511 00:23:09,015 --> 00:23:11,295 [Chris] I think that Cobalt is stunned. 512 00:23:11,495 --> 00:23:12,955 - I really... You can see it in their eyes... - Yeah 513 00:23:13,155 --> 00:23:14,845 [Chris] ...of both Dave and John. 514 00:23:15,045 --> 00:23:17,465 I think they felt like they had a real shot to win this thing. 515 00:23:17,665 --> 00:23:20,745 You know, we don't often throw up pit polls after a fight, 516 00:23:20,945 --> 00:23:22,405 but I want you to take a look at this. 517 00:23:22,595 --> 00:23:26,435 95% of the builders had Cobalt winning this one, Kenny. 518 00:23:26,635 --> 00:23:28,715 [Kenny] Yeah, huge credit to team Monsoon, 519 00:23:28,915 --> 00:23:31,845 what a way to kickstart their run for the Nut. 520 00:23:32,045 --> 00:23:33,505 But it's only gonna get tougher. 521 00:23:33,705 --> 00:23:35,025 They'll be waiting on the winner 522 00:23:35,225 --> 00:23:37,005 of Blip and SawBlaze. 523 00:23:39,205 --> 00:23:40,225 [Chris] All right, coming up, 524 00:23:40,425 --> 00:23:43,055 it is the top overall seed, Minotaur. 525 00:23:43,255 --> 00:23:46,085 The Brazilians capped off a perfect qualifying round 526 00:23:46,285 --> 00:23:48,535 with a very narrow victory over Witch Doctor. 527 00:23:48,735 --> 00:23:51,605 - [exclaiming] - [Chris] But they have drawn a dangerous 32 seed 528 00:23:51,805 --> 00:23:53,795 in Reese Ewert and Fusion. 529 00:23:55,245 --> 00:23:59,005 The tournament action continues after the break. 530 00:24:09,725 --> 00:24:13,085 We got more BattleBots World Championship VII coming your way. 531 00:24:13,285 --> 00:24:17,605 In round of 32, we had two monster upsets to start the night. 532 00:24:17,805 --> 00:24:19,295 And if you're hungry for another one, 533 00:24:19,495 --> 00:24:21,845 this would be the biggest of all. 534 00:24:22,045 --> 00:24:25,055 It is the 32 seed, Fusion, taking on 535 00:24:25,255 --> 00:24:27,535 the number one seed, Minotaur. 536 00:24:27,735 --> 00:24:30,935 And the Brazilian bull is on a rampage this season. 537 00:24:32,105 --> 00:24:33,885 You talk to that entire crew, 538 00:24:34,085 --> 00:24:37,365 you could see it in their eyes, they are focused. 539 00:24:37,565 --> 00:24:39,775 [Kenny] Well, after that narrow victory over Witch Doctor 540 00:24:39,975 --> 00:24:42,885 they can check redemption off their to-do list. 541 00:24:43,085 --> 00:24:46,505 Now their attention is squarely on winning the Giant Nut. 542 00:24:46,705 --> 00:24:50,575 And this robot is the number one seed for a reason, Chris. 543 00:24:50,775 --> 00:24:53,435 Minotaur is balanced personified, 544 00:24:53,635 --> 00:24:56,435 offensively, defensively, it's a juggernaut. 545 00:24:56,635 --> 00:24:59,605 It attacks with the power and precision of the bull, 546 00:24:59,805 --> 00:25:03,405 then dodges and dances with the grace of the bull fighter. 547 00:25:03,595 --> 00:25:06,985 The team has a 10-4 career post-season record, 548 00:25:07,185 --> 00:25:12,505 truly one of the greatest to ever put it on the line inside the BattleBox. 549 00:25:12,705 --> 00:25:17,745 So now, they have to deal with the 32nd seed, Fusion, engineered by Reese Ewert. 550 00:25:17,945 --> 00:25:19,775 It weird 'cause they only have one win this year, 551 00:25:19,975 --> 00:25:22,405 but I feel like they've actually been pretty good. 552 00:25:22,595 --> 00:25:24,675 They have so much potential, 553 00:25:24,875 --> 00:25:26,405 it is such an interesting robot. 554 00:25:26,595 --> 00:25:29,195 Both weapons hit so hard. 555 00:25:29,395 --> 00:25:33,365 The problem is it tends to catch fire and destroy itself. 556 00:25:33,565 --> 00:25:35,645 But do not underestimate that weapon. 557 00:25:35,845 --> 00:25:37,535 The other thing that Reese has going for him 558 00:25:37,735 --> 00:25:40,055 is that he's got nothing to lose. 559 00:25:40,255 --> 00:25:41,715 You know, he says, "It's kill or be killed. 560 00:25:41,915 --> 00:25:43,105 Let's do this, come and get me." 561 00:25:48,515 --> 00:25:51,605 [Chris] All right, these two power punchers are all set. 562 00:25:51,805 --> 00:25:53,105 Let's hear from the captains. 563 00:25:55,445 --> 00:25:59,815 I'm very happy for getting number one, we worked very hard for that. 564 00:26:00,015 --> 00:26:01,375 Uh, we've faced very tough bots. 565 00:26:02,135 --> 00:26:04,535 But now we have to look ahead. 566 00:26:04,735 --> 00:26:07,675 Fusion is a very good robot and got 32, 567 00:26:07,875 --> 00:26:10,915 uh, so we're never gonna underestimate it. 568 00:26:11,115 --> 00:26:13,745 I think Fusion needs to be very aggressive, 569 00:26:13,945 --> 00:26:18,225 needs to try to outdrive Daniel, uh, try to hit our sides. 570 00:26:18,425 --> 00:26:22,645 If it goes weapon-to-weapon, survive it and keep hitting 571 00:26:22,845 --> 00:26:24,845 to see which weapon breaks first. 572 00:26:25,045 --> 00:26:26,775 This might be a very explosive matchup 573 00:26:26,975 --> 00:26:31,205 because we have three weapons [chuckling] fighting at the same time. 574 00:26:33,825 --> 00:26:36,465 Well, I have two nicknames in my family. 575 00:26:36,665 --> 00:26:39,985 One of them's Weasel, I've got that since I was a kid. 576 00:26:40,185 --> 00:26:44,335 And the other one's The Bull, we're gonna see what happens when two bulls lock horns. 577 00:26:44,535 --> 00:26:46,085 We're gonna meet in the middle, 578 00:26:46,285 --> 00:26:48,845 it's gonna be one hit, they're gonna go flying into the corner, 579 00:26:49,045 --> 00:26:51,295 and then they're just gonna start driving differently. 580 00:26:51,495 --> 00:26:54,955 'Cause that first hit, that sets the tone of the whole fight. 581 00:26:55,155 --> 00:26:58,865 I love being the 32 seed, underdog stories are the greatest. 582 00:27:04,175 --> 00:27:05,685 [robot voice] Robots activate. 583 00:27:08,825 --> 00:27:11,195 [Chris] The second post-season appearance for Fusion, 584 00:27:11,395 --> 00:27:14,645 but Reese Ewert is up against it in this one. 585 00:27:14,845 --> 00:27:17,775 [Kenny] No doubt. Still, he has Team Minotaur's full attention. 586 00:27:17,975 --> 00:27:21,605 They watched him take Witch Doctor the distance earlier this season. 587 00:27:21,805 --> 00:27:24,005 They know Fusion can rain on their parade. 588 00:27:25,315 --> 00:27:27,085 [Chris] So, what are you watching here for, Kenny? 589 00:27:27,285 --> 00:27:28,505 [Kenny] Well, Minotaur is debuting 590 00:27:28,705 --> 00:27:31,675 that two tooth drum that can cut right into Fusion. 591 00:27:31,875 --> 00:27:35,915 From what I hear, they're going to challenge Reese's weapons early. 592 00:27:36,115 --> 00:27:37,485 This is gonna be a brawl, Chris. 593 00:27:48,655 --> 00:27:50,275 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 594 00:27:57,655 --> 00:28:00,195 [Chris] It's been a night of upsets so far, 595 00:28:00,395 --> 00:28:03,895 can the number one seed, Minotaur, finally buck the trend? 596 00:28:07,685 --> 00:28:10,025 Let the BotBattle begin! 597 00:28:10,225 --> 00:28:11,715 Fusion leading with the bird. 598 00:28:11,915 --> 00:28:13,645 You can hear the sounds of those weapons-- 599 00:28:13,845 --> 00:28:17,505 Oh! Fusion draws first blood. Huge shot at Minotaur. 600 00:28:17,705 --> 00:28:19,125 [Kenny] Minotaur's inverted. 601 00:28:19,325 --> 00:28:21,985 [Chris] Oh, another nice jab from Fusion. 602 00:28:22,185 --> 00:28:24,155 Wow! And a belt goes flying. 603 00:28:24,355 --> 00:28:27,155 - Is the number one seed in trouble? - [Kenny] Oh, no! 604 00:28:27,355 --> 00:28:28,885 - [Chris] Oh! - [Kenny] It is on fire! 605 00:28:29,085 --> 00:28:31,645 [Chris] Oh, no, of course it is. 606 00:28:31,845 --> 00:28:34,485 [Kenny] The Fusion inferno has returned. 607 00:28:35,135 --> 00:28:37,575 Not like this, Chris! 608 00:28:37,775 --> 00:28:40,085 Not like this! 609 00:28:40,285 --> 00:28:42,535 [Chris] Reese Ewert is getting counted out. 610 00:28:42,735 --> 00:28:45,815 - Six, five, four... - [Chris] The number one seed is moving on. 611 00:28:46,015 --> 00:28:48,435 - ...three, two, one. - [Chris] Wow. 612 00:28:48,635 --> 00:28:49,625 Knock out! 613 00:28:52,445 --> 00:28:54,315 Whoo! 614 00:28:56,445 --> 00:28:59,175 [audience chanting] Minotaur! Minotaur! Minotaur! 615 00:29:00,485 --> 00:29:02,865 - Good job, bro. - You're awesome, man. 616 00:29:08,205 --> 00:29:10,815 [Chris] Hey, Kenny, Reese called his shot. 617 00:29:11,015 --> 00:29:15,295 He won the first two exchanges and had Minotaur definitely on the ropes. 618 00:29:15,495 --> 00:29:17,745 [Kenny] There's nothing quite like a Fusion fight, Chris, 619 00:29:17,945 --> 00:29:19,715 you never know what's gonna happen. 620 00:29:19,915 --> 00:29:21,745 Except, of course, you kinda do. 621 00:29:21,945 --> 00:29:23,745 Check out this second collision, 622 00:29:23,945 --> 00:29:26,055 that belt goes flying out of Minotaur. 623 00:29:26,255 --> 00:29:29,955 But Fusion's part also jams from the shock of that impact. 624 00:29:30,155 --> 00:29:35,435 Minotaur able to follow it up, but I think Fusion was already on fire at that point. 625 00:29:35,635 --> 00:29:39,605 [Chris] Here's the start of the Fusion inferno on our thermal camera. 626 00:29:39,805 --> 00:29:43,535 Reese Ewert gives the number one seed a huge scare 627 00:29:43,735 --> 00:29:45,105 for, like, 10 seconds or so. 628 00:29:45,655 --> 00:29:47,895 Minotaur is moving on. 629 00:29:51,375 --> 00:29:53,985 [audience chanting] Minotaur! Minotaur! Minotaur! 630 00:29:54,185 --> 00:29:56,265 - [Chris] Marco. - Polo. 631 00:29:56,465 --> 00:29:57,515 [both laughing] 632 00:29:58,795 --> 00:30:00,465 [Chris] Marco, hey, it seemed like Fusion 633 00:30:00,665 --> 00:30:02,675 had you against the ropes there at the start. 634 00:30:02,875 --> 00:30:06,225 Yeah, that's right, yeah. They have a very high top speed. 635 00:30:06,425 --> 00:30:10,125 So the high skip speeds usually win, they have a good bite there. 636 00:30:10,325 --> 00:30:11,745 So we knew it had to go head-to-head, 637 00:30:11,945 --> 00:30:14,645 we're always afraid of the horizontal bar. 638 00:30:14,845 --> 00:30:17,645 We knew they would try to get to our side, to the wheels. 639 00:30:17,845 --> 00:30:20,715 So it's tough to manage when they have two weapons. 640 00:30:20,915 --> 00:30:24,435 Marco, it seems like you and your team have built a robot that is unkillable, 641 00:30:24,635 --> 00:30:26,845 what makes it so strong? 642 00:30:27,045 --> 00:30:31,225 Uh, we try to balance defense and offense, very thick chassis. 643 00:30:31,425 --> 00:30:34,605 Aluminum, so we can be a blade if we lose, 644 00:30:34,805 --> 00:30:36,405 uh, instead of bending it. 645 00:30:36,595 --> 00:30:39,265 Uh, and we have a very powerful weapon that, 646 00:30:39,465 --> 00:30:41,985 hopefully, is gonna [chuckles] stay spinning. 647 00:30:42,185 --> 00:30:43,985 Uh, it's working fine this year. 648 00:30:44,185 --> 00:30:48,005 Uh, we hope that if it can continue spinning, we can win. 649 00:30:52,445 --> 00:30:55,955 - Soak it in, listen to this crowd. - Thank you. 650 00:30:56,155 --> 00:30:57,195 Thank you. 651 00:30:57,395 --> 00:30:59,245 [audience chanting] Minotaur! Minotaur! Minotaur! 652 00:31:06,795 --> 00:31:07,895 - [Chris] Hi, Reese. - Howdy. 653 00:31:09,105 --> 00:31:10,645 Reese, you caught on fire again. 654 00:31:10,845 --> 00:31:12,065 - [audience laughing] - Yeah, uh... 655 00:31:13,135 --> 00:31:14,825 I'm starting to see a trend. 656 00:31:17,005 --> 00:31:20,225 But if you look overall at this season, 657 00:31:20,425 --> 00:31:22,225 can't you call it a success? 658 00:31:22,425 --> 00:31:23,815 It was a pretty good season. 659 00:31:24,015 --> 00:31:27,265 Uh, I would've liked to go longer than 10 seconds. 660 00:31:27,465 --> 00:31:29,845 - I don't know what happened there. - [all laughing] 661 00:31:30,045 --> 00:31:32,655 - Wait a minute, where have I heard that before? - [all laughing] 662 00:31:36,245 --> 00:31:37,585 [Kenny] Oh, man. 663 00:31:39,035 --> 00:31:42,845 Hey, Reese, you at least got a nice shot there on the bolt. 664 00:31:43,045 --> 00:31:44,365 Yeah, I winning the first 5 seconds. 665 00:31:44,565 --> 00:31:46,335 First 5 seconds you were winning! 666 00:31:46,535 --> 00:31:49,535 - I'll take that home. - [Kenny] Yeah. 667 00:31:49,735 --> 00:31:52,605 What'd you think your pops, Terry's gonna say when you get back to the pits? 668 00:31:52,805 --> 00:31:54,515 - "What the hell was that?" - [all laughing] 669 00:31:58,685 --> 00:32:00,125 Reese, you're one of a kind, man. 670 00:32:00,325 --> 00:32:02,065 - Thanks for providing some entertainment this year. - [Reese] Thank you. 671 00:32:11,515 --> 00:32:14,155 [Chris] So it's back to the lab for Fusion. 672 00:32:14,355 --> 00:32:18,195 And the Brazilian bazooka, Minotaur, advances to the round of 16 673 00:32:18,395 --> 00:32:21,685 to face the winner of Switchback versus Malice. 674 00:32:22,895 --> 00:32:25,605 Coming up, Reese Ewert's brother, Jake, 675 00:32:25,805 --> 00:32:28,845 marching the fourth seeded, Hydra, into the box. 676 00:32:29,045 --> 00:32:34,675 The former semifinalist has a date from down under, the 29th seed, DeathRoll. 677 00:32:34,875 --> 00:32:38,105 TheBattleBots World Championship Tournament continues... 678 00:32:39,135 --> 00:32:40,005 next. 679 00:32:50,205 --> 00:32:54,195 More BattleBots coming your way as we roll on with the round of 32. 680 00:32:54,395 --> 00:32:58,435 Three teams have already punched their tickets to the round of 16. 681 00:32:58,635 --> 00:33:03,655 Next up, in quadrant number four, is it Hydra versus DeathRoll. 682 00:33:05,655 --> 00:33:08,915 The number four seed, bot engineered by Jake Ewert, 683 00:33:09,115 --> 00:33:13,125 of course, is the number one flipper in the entire business, Hydra. 684 00:33:13,325 --> 00:33:15,125 Solid regular season, 3-1. 685 00:33:15,325 --> 00:33:20,055 The only loss was to last season's Giant Nut winner in Tantrum. 686 00:33:20,255 --> 00:33:21,915 I can never get a straight answer out of Jake. 687 00:33:22,115 --> 00:33:24,265 I feel like he's uberconfident, 688 00:33:24,465 --> 00:33:27,125 but he's never willing to tell us that he's the best bot here. 689 00:33:27,325 --> 00:33:29,125 I'm seeing a more mature Jake Ewert. 690 00:33:29,325 --> 00:33:31,605 - What even... I don't like that. - I'm telling you! 691 00:33:31,805 --> 00:33:36,025 - I think that he is taking DeathRoll very seriously. - [Chris] Mmm-hmm. 692 00:33:36,225 --> 00:33:37,575 [Kenny] He doesn't wanna get ahead of himself. 693 00:33:37,775 --> 00:33:39,575 Sometimes he has gone, "Oh, I'm taking this whole thing, 694 00:33:39,775 --> 00:33:41,505 it's gonna be easy, there is no challenge." 695 00:33:41,705 --> 00:33:47,035 I think he understands that he has to be on his game for every single fight. 696 00:33:49,865 --> 00:33:51,815 [Chris] DeathRoll checks in as the 29th seed. 697 00:33:52,015 --> 00:33:53,605 An up and down season for the Aussies 698 00:33:53,805 --> 00:33:56,535 who are back here for the first time since 2019. 699 00:33:56,735 --> 00:34:01,505 Captain Steven Martin lead this former semifinalist to a 2-2 record. 700 00:34:01,705 --> 00:34:05,125 They're KO of Switchback definitely the highlight of their season. 701 00:34:05,325 --> 00:34:08,715 They're coming off a thorough beatdown curiosity of Monsoon. 702 00:34:08,915 --> 00:34:12,745 And, hey, didn't we just see Monsoon get that upset over Cobalt earlier? 703 00:34:12,945 --> 00:34:16,985 So maybe, just maybe, that takes more of the sting away for team DeathRoll. 704 00:34:17,185 --> 00:34:19,055 - This is an excellent robot. - 100%. 705 00:34:19,255 --> 00:34:20,845 And they are so nice, you know. 706 00:34:21,045 --> 00:34:22,435 - They're so easy to talk to. - Yep. 707 00:34:22,635 --> 00:34:27,195 [Kenny] But, man, that robot is mean. It hits extremely hard. 708 00:34:27,395 --> 00:34:29,745 DeathRoll's reach causes a lot of problems. 709 00:34:29,945 --> 00:34:32,195 The weapon is almost unavoidable. 710 00:34:32,395 --> 00:34:37,715 One mistake from Jake, one misflip, DeathRoll can put Hydra to sleep. 711 00:34:37,915 --> 00:34:40,715 [Chris] Is Jake Ewert taking that first step to the elusive Giant Nut? 712 00:34:40,915 --> 00:34:42,445 Or will we have an upset? 713 00:34:43,105 --> 00:34:45,005 Let's find out, Faruq. 714 00:34:52,135 --> 00:34:54,025 [Faruq] In the red square, 715 00:34:54,225 --> 00:34:57,365 it's a true crime scene when his spinner makes you history. 716 00:34:57,565 --> 00:35:00,745 How could you possibly beat him? That's an unsolved mystery. 717 00:35:00,945 --> 00:35:04,605 Eats other bots like cereal, you'll be gone with no recovery. 718 00:35:04,805 --> 00:35:08,745 Such a killer, they're air this fight on Investigation Discovery. 719 00:35:08,945 --> 00:35:13,315 Prepare to be his favorite murder, it's DeathRoll! 720 00:35:19,895 --> 00:35:20,915 [Steven] Whoo! 721 00:35:21,115 --> 00:35:23,775 [Chris] Representing Australia, Team DeathRoll. 722 00:35:23,975 --> 00:35:27,155 Steven Martin pushing out his mean, green machine. 723 00:35:27,355 --> 00:35:30,985 What's he gotta do to croco-dialup a win here, Kenny? 724 00:35:31,185 --> 00:35:32,675 [Kenny] Well, throw the seed out the window 725 00:35:32,875 --> 00:35:37,155 because DeathRoll has power to spare with that 50 pound vertical spinner. 726 00:35:37,355 --> 00:35:39,575 It's also faster than you'd expect. 727 00:35:39,775 --> 00:35:43,315 Steven needs to use that speed to attack the sides of Hydra. 728 00:35:49,375 --> 00:35:51,505 [Faruq] In the blue square, 729 00:35:51,705 --> 00:35:54,955 if you or a loved one have been diagnosed with ego inflation 730 00:35:55,155 --> 00:35:58,365 you may be entitled to a broken spine and full decapitation. 731 00:35:58,565 --> 00:36:01,985 If you think exposure to competition puts you at risk for talking smack 732 00:36:02,185 --> 00:36:06,225 call 555-Demolition and he'll put you on your flippin' back. 733 00:36:06,425 --> 00:36:08,245 It's Hydra! 734 00:36:13,485 --> 00:36:16,085 [Chris] Enter Jake Ewert and Hydra. 735 00:36:16,285 --> 00:36:18,005 Some boos from the crowd. 736 00:36:19,035 --> 00:36:20,055 [Jake] Mmm. 737 00:36:20,255 --> 00:36:22,125 [Chris] He's pumped up, like, "Yeah, whatever." 738 00:36:22,325 --> 00:36:25,745 Hydra's statically one of the best bots in the sports history, 739 00:36:25,945 --> 00:36:28,295 but it is missing the coveted Giant Nut. 740 00:36:28,495 --> 00:36:31,435 [Kenny] Well, Jake isn't having issue with the bot like last season. 741 00:36:31,635 --> 00:36:34,365 Gonna have plenty of opportunities for flips in this one. 742 00:36:34,565 --> 00:36:36,775 He wants to act as a ramp for DeathRoll, 743 00:36:36,975 --> 00:36:39,375 get it to land on its weapon and destroy itself. 744 00:36:47,585 --> 00:36:50,265 We have a blade that hangs well out the front. 745 00:36:50,465 --> 00:36:54,505 And potentially going into the front of Hydra, we might be able to hit him. 746 00:36:54,705 --> 00:36:57,535 He's really low on the front so we're never gonna win the wedge game. 747 00:36:57,735 --> 00:37:01,335 But with our weapon hanging so far out maybe we can get some hits in. 748 00:37:01,535 --> 00:37:04,535 DeathRoll's 29th seed, but they're no slouch, absolutely not. 749 00:37:04,735 --> 00:37:06,535 That thing does not stop spinning. 750 00:37:06,735 --> 00:37:09,025 If I can get underneath him, I can probably toss him a lot. 751 00:37:09,225 --> 00:37:11,365 But he's fast, so it might be a little bit tricky 752 00:37:11,565 --> 00:37:14,885 to get a lot of flips in on him while he's still running around. 753 00:37:15,085 --> 00:37:18,025 Really, he only needs one shot. I have to win every engagement. 754 00:37:18,225 --> 00:37:20,125 He only needs to win a few and then he can, you know, 755 00:37:20,325 --> 00:37:22,005 turn the tide on this match very quickly. 756 00:37:28,375 --> 00:37:29,935 [robot voice] Robots activate. 757 00:37:38,005 --> 00:37:41,535 [Chris] Hydra, the top dog of Team Whyachi. 758 00:37:41,735 --> 00:37:44,985 A family decades removed from its last world title. 759 00:37:45,185 --> 00:37:50,195 Is this their best chance to kick start a new era and hoist the Giant Nut? 760 00:37:50,395 --> 00:37:54,055 Their path runs through the Aussie crawler, DeathRoll. 761 00:37:54,255 --> 00:37:57,935 We will have the fight whenBattleBots continues. 762 00:38:06,445 --> 00:38:08,955 [Chris] Welcome back to the World Championship Tournaments 763 00:38:09,155 --> 00:38:12,335 and it has been a night of incredible upsets. 764 00:38:12,535 --> 00:38:16,265 Now it's the fourth seed, Hydra, that's vulnerable. 765 00:38:16,465 --> 00:38:20,915 Jake Ewert staring down a real predator, the 29th seed, DeathRoll. 766 00:38:21,115 --> 00:38:23,125 The Aussies wanna shock the world 767 00:38:23,325 --> 00:38:25,655 and land a spot in the round of 16. 768 00:38:38,935 --> 00:38:40,895 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 769 00:38:53,895 --> 00:38:55,865 [Chris] Let the BotBattle begin! 770 00:38:56,725 --> 00:38:58,265 It begins and there's the-- 771 00:38:58,465 --> 00:38:59,845 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Whoa! 772 00:39:00,045 --> 00:39:01,295 [Kenny] That's a big one. 773 00:39:01,495 --> 00:39:03,965 [Chris] That was, like, 17-feet, I brought my tape measure. 774 00:39:04,795 --> 00:39:06,465 [Kenny] DeathRoll shakes it off, 775 00:39:06,665 --> 00:39:10,575 the weapon is still spinning and the croc is still looking to sink it into Hydra. 776 00:39:10,775 --> 00:39:12,365 [Chris] Oh, well, that's a mini flip. 777 00:39:12,565 --> 00:39:14,195 But, ooh, that was a lot of damage. 778 00:39:14,395 --> 00:39:17,225 Oh! What? Oh! 779 00:39:17,425 --> 00:39:19,955 [Kenny] Are those two of the biggest flips we've ever seen? 780 00:39:20,155 --> 00:39:21,505 [Chris] I think so. 781 00:39:21,705 --> 00:39:24,465 - [Kenny] Oh, my goodness, DeathRoll... - [Chris] Unreal. 782 00:39:24,665 --> 00:39:26,025 [Kenny] ...taking a beating there. 783 00:39:26,225 --> 00:39:27,435 - Still coming though. - [Chris] Yep. 784 00:39:27,635 --> 00:39:29,575 And Steven Martin told us this, he said, 785 00:39:29,775 --> 00:39:32,155 "I'm not gonna stop. What do you think? I'm gonna run away?" 786 00:39:32,355 --> 00:39:33,155 Bloody hell. 787 00:39:33,355 --> 00:39:35,845 [Chris] It's not how I DeathRoll. 788 00:39:36,045 --> 00:39:38,505 [Kenny] Yeah, Jake Ewert had a lot of respect for DeathRoll. 789 00:39:38,705 --> 00:39:40,815 - They know it only takes one shot. - [Chris] Wow! 790 00:39:41,015 --> 00:39:43,225 [Kenny] Oh, man. When he gets underneath his opponent like that, 791 00:39:43,425 --> 00:39:44,645 see, that's where he needs to be careful. 792 00:39:44,845 --> 00:39:47,535 - [Chris] Oh! - [Kenny] Almost took a shot on the top of Hydra. 793 00:39:47,735 --> 00:39:48,915 [Chris] Great driving by Jake Ewert, 794 00:39:49,115 --> 00:39:50,645 putting DeathRoll into the glass. 795 00:39:50,845 --> 00:39:53,055 But the croc is still kicking, the clock's still ticking, 796 00:39:53,255 --> 00:39:54,715 and the weapon is still active. 797 00:39:54,915 --> 00:39:56,985 Which means the Aussies are still in this fight. 798 00:39:57,185 --> 00:39:59,435 [Kenny] Oh, see, that's a big shot by DeathRoll. 799 00:39:59,635 --> 00:40:01,265 [Chris] Oh, wow. 800 00:40:01,465 --> 00:40:04,085 [Kenny] Sunk that blade deep into Hydra. 801 00:40:04,285 --> 00:40:07,645 [Chris] Oh, in fact, he's stuck in the crevice. Man! 802 00:40:07,845 --> 00:40:12,435 [Kenny] Yeah, you can see DeathRoll trying to pull away, that is a nasty stick, Chris. 803 00:40:12,635 --> 00:40:14,505 They may have to stop this down. 804 00:40:14,705 --> 00:40:15,715 [Steven] Can you get outta there? 805 00:40:15,915 --> 00:40:17,535 [Chris] We are just past the half way point 806 00:40:17,735 --> 00:40:19,405 here in this round of 32 fight. 807 00:40:19,595 --> 00:40:21,885 I'm no doctor, but these two are stuck. 808 00:40:22,085 --> 00:40:25,535 [Kenny] And I'll tell you what, DeathRoll hit him in a perfect spot there. 809 00:40:25,735 --> 00:40:26,845 [man] Jake, you got any movement in there? 810 00:40:27,045 --> 00:40:28,915 - Got nothing, man. - Got nothing? 811 00:40:29,115 --> 00:40:31,715 - [whistle blows] - [John] All right, guys, time out, time out. 812 00:40:31,915 --> 00:40:33,885 We got two robots that are stuck, 813 00:40:34,085 --> 00:40:35,645 we're gonna try to separate em, 814 00:40:35,845 --> 00:40:37,725 if not it's gonna be a judge's decision. 815 00:40:40,205 --> 00:40:42,125 [Chris] There, you just heard it from referee John, 816 00:40:42,325 --> 00:40:43,815 they're gonna try and unstick them. 817 00:40:44,015 --> 00:40:48,055 If they cannot do it, it'll go to the judges scorecard. 818 00:40:48,255 --> 00:40:50,645 [Kenny] Well, this would obviously be advantage Hydra, 819 00:40:50,845 --> 00:40:53,225 if they're unable to separate these two 820 00:40:53,425 --> 00:40:56,505 as Jake Ewert has dominated the fight to this point. 821 00:40:56,705 --> 00:40:59,055 [chuckling] Whoa, bloody hell. 822 00:40:59,255 --> 00:41:02,265 [Chris] There's no doubt, DeathRoll's rooting for an unstick here. 823 00:41:02,465 --> 00:41:03,985 And for Jake Ewert, 824 00:41:04,185 --> 00:41:08,125 maybe he's a little nervous concerning where that blade ate into Hydra, Kenny. 825 00:41:08,325 --> 00:41:09,815 [Kenny] Oh, absolutely. 826 00:41:10,015 --> 00:41:13,745 There's no telling what a shot like that can do to the internals of a robot. 827 00:41:13,945 --> 00:41:16,645 [Chris] There you see it, that violent collision, 828 00:41:16,845 --> 00:41:19,315 did that shot potentially change the course of this match? 829 00:41:20,445 --> 00:41:22,685 [Kenny] Oh, I think they're gonna do it! 830 00:41:24,795 --> 00:41:25,745 Here we go. 831 00:41:25,945 --> 00:41:27,025 - [audience cheering] - [Chris] Yes. 832 00:41:27,225 --> 00:41:28,245 Yes! 833 00:41:29,795 --> 00:41:30,825 That is awesome. 834 00:41:34,175 --> 00:41:35,645 [John] All right, guys, listen up. 835 00:41:35,845 --> 00:41:39,265 The light tree goes green, we're gonna back off 4-feet, 836 00:41:39,465 --> 00:41:40,795 and then we're gonna fight, okay? 837 00:41:46,485 --> 00:41:48,065 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 838 00:41:55,555 --> 00:41:59,005 [Chris] All right, it's time to let these two animals go at it again. 839 00:42:00,515 --> 00:42:03,815 [audience] Four, three, two, one! 840 00:42:04,015 --> 00:42:06,915 [Chris] Let the BotBattle restart! 841 00:42:07,115 --> 00:42:10,025 DeathRoll trying to get its weapon back up to speed. 842 00:42:10,225 --> 00:42:12,715 And it looks like it may be having some issues here. 843 00:42:12,915 --> 00:42:15,155 We did all that just to not drive at me. 844 00:42:15,355 --> 00:42:17,085 [Chris] Jake Ewert's saying, bring it on. 845 00:42:17,285 --> 00:42:20,125 But both of these bots are just kinda crab walking. 846 00:42:20,325 --> 00:42:22,155 [Kenny] There's a nice flip from Jake. 847 00:42:22,355 --> 00:42:23,605 We'll see if DeathRoll can self-right. 848 00:42:23,805 --> 00:42:25,915 - But, Chris, Hydra looks hurt. - [Chris] Yeah. 849 00:42:26,115 --> 00:42:27,745 [Kenny] It's got a nasty gash in its frame, 850 00:42:27,945 --> 00:42:31,645 and something is catching on its left side there, on the BattleBox floor. 851 00:42:31,845 --> 00:42:34,745 Okay, you're gonna have to come to me, or we're going to judges. 852 00:42:34,945 --> 00:42:38,405 [Chris] Well, Jake's still trying to bait DeathRoll into coming to him. 853 00:42:38,595 --> 00:42:41,335 There's under a minute to go, which means the KillSaws are now active. 854 00:42:41,535 --> 00:42:42,465 Now, Hydra's got... 855 00:42:42,665 --> 00:42:45,465 Well, there he goes. Look out! Wow! 856 00:42:45,665 --> 00:42:47,085 [Kenny] Wow. 857 00:42:47,285 --> 00:42:49,405 [Chris] DeathRoll just walked straight into the rocket launcher there. 858 00:42:49,595 --> 00:42:51,535 But Hydra's still just pivoting in place. 859 00:42:51,735 --> 00:42:53,365 It's kinda reminiscent of the strategy 860 00:42:53,565 --> 00:42:55,605 that lost Jake last year's controversial fight 861 00:42:55,805 --> 00:42:59,125 against Tantrum in last season's semifinals, Kenny. 862 00:42:59,325 --> 00:43:00,605 Oh! 863 00:43:00,805 --> 00:43:02,535 [Kenny] Yeah, that's not gonna help Jake in the aggression category 864 00:43:02,735 --> 00:43:04,745 as he flips DeathRoll again. 865 00:43:04,945 --> 00:43:07,405 But the Aussies are in serious trouble here, Chris. 866 00:43:07,595 --> 00:43:11,575 There weapon is down, and this one looks like it's going the distance. 867 00:43:11,775 --> 00:43:13,605 All right, going with the arm. Knife him! 868 00:43:13,805 --> 00:43:15,885 [Chris] No, DeathRoll just circling him. 869 00:43:16,085 --> 00:43:19,485 Oh! DeathRoll's flying through the air and crashing into the ground yet again. 870 00:43:20,345 --> 00:43:22,575 Slice me. Get me. Come on. 871 00:43:22,775 --> 00:43:24,745 [Chris] All right, so we're approaching the 10 second mark. 872 00:43:24,945 --> 00:43:27,055 DeathRoll will make it the distance, 873 00:43:27,255 --> 00:43:30,605 but it took a beating, no question about that. 874 00:43:30,805 --> 00:43:31,675 [Kenny] Oh. 875 00:43:31,875 --> 00:43:34,935 [Chris] And one last flip to finish the job. 876 00:43:36,655 --> 00:43:37,865 [John] Live fight, both ends. 877 00:43:44,375 --> 00:43:47,055 [Chris] Kenny, the game plan for Hydra pretty simple, 878 00:43:47,255 --> 00:43:49,915 and it played out just the way Jake Ewert had hoped. 879 00:43:50,115 --> 00:43:54,055 [Kenny] Yeah, get underneath DeathRoll and launch it into outer space. 880 00:43:54,255 --> 00:43:57,085 Thirteen flips for Hydra in this fight. 881 00:43:57,285 --> 00:43:58,955 [Chris] And these were some of the biggest flips 882 00:43:59,155 --> 00:44:01,745 we've ever seen inside the BattleBox. 883 00:44:01,945 --> 00:44:05,645 Somehow DeathRoll survived the onslaught, kept on coming, 884 00:44:05,845 --> 00:44:08,815 and found a way to take a bite outta Hydra. 885 00:44:09,015 --> 00:44:10,645 [Kenny] That's right, and clearly that shot 886 00:44:10,845 --> 00:44:13,405 had a negative effect on both bots. 887 00:44:13,595 --> 00:44:16,535 After the unstick, DeathRoll's weapon never worked again, 888 00:44:16,735 --> 00:44:20,265 and Hydra was battling some serious mobility issues. 889 00:44:20,465 --> 00:44:22,675 [Chris] Still, Jake Ewert managed to send DeathRoll 890 00:44:22,875 --> 00:44:26,085 skyward a few more times before the bell. 891 00:44:26,285 --> 00:44:29,865 Let's see if the judges sent him to the round of 16. 892 00:44:31,755 --> 00:44:34,625 The results from the judges are in. 893 00:44:38,035 --> 00:44:41,065 The winner by unanimous decision is... 894 00:44:46,935 --> 00:44:50,135 - Hydra! - [audience cheering] 895 00:45:01,445 --> 00:45:03,535 [Chris] Jake, congratulations. 896 00:45:03,735 --> 00:45:06,295 A top four seeding after the regular season, 897 00:45:06,495 --> 00:45:09,085 how confident are you that this is your season? 898 00:45:09,285 --> 00:45:13,265 No. Not at all. Don't worry about this. Seeding doesn't matter. 899 00:45:13,465 --> 00:45:16,715 Uh, I'd rather be lower so I can rock everybody's brackets again, 900 00:45:16,915 --> 00:45:18,025 that was a lot funner last year. 901 00:45:18,225 --> 00:45:19,605 - I tell ya that. - [all laughing] 902 00:45:19,805 --> 00:45:22,605 But what's the confidence in your bot? Because it looks pretty darn special. 903 00:45:22,805 --> 00:45:25,265 - Uh, it's actually been going a lot higher than we expected. - [Chris] Uh-huh. 904 00:45:25,465 --> 00:45:27,675 Like, ever season. It's, like, 4-feet higher than usual. 905 00:45:27,875 --> 00:45:29,405 It's... I think he might have been pretty close 906 00:45:29,595 --> 00:45:31,085 to the ceiling on that hit, so. 907 00:45:31,285 --> 00:45:33,365 I don't quite weigh 250 pounds, 908 00:45:33,565 --> 00:45:35,225 but how high could you shoot me in the air? 909 00:45:35,425 --> 00:45:37,365 Uh, you're femurs would be through your back, so I don't know. 910 00:45:37,565 --> 00:45:38,365 - Oh. - [all laughing] 911 00:45:38,565 --> 00:45:39,645 Yeah. 912 00:45:39,845 --> 00:45:41,815 - We should do that sometime. - I'll stay right here, thanks. 913 00:45:42,015 --> 00:45:43,025 Jake, congratulations. 914 00:45:43,225 --> 00:45:44,675 - We'll see you in the round of 16. - Thank you, guys. 915 00:45:44,875 --> 00:45:47,885 Hey, thank you fans, thank you. Whoo! Come on! 916 00:45:48,085 --> 00:45:49,505 - Let's go! - [audience cheering] 917 00:45:49,705 --> 00:45:51,205 Yeah, thank you! 918 00:45:54,755 --> 00:45:56,295 - [Steven] Dude, thank you. - Yeah. 919 00:45:56,495 --> 00:45:59,645 We almost got Jake Ewert to say, "Yeah, this bot's really good." 920 00:45:59,845 --> 00:46:01,365 Almost. 921 00:46:01,565 --> 00:46:04,575 Sorry, I was just thinking about your femurs going through your back. 922 00:46:04,775 --> 00:46:06,435 Is that 'cause you're wishing for it to happen? 923 00:46:06,635 --> 00:46:08,775 No. No, no, no. No, of course not. 924 00:46:08,975 --> 00:46:11,365 [Chris] All right then, with DeathRoll heading home 925 00:46:11,565 --> 00:46:13,885 Hydra advances to the round of 16 926 00:46:14,085 --> 00:46:18,155 to face the winner of Beta versus Whiplash. 927 00:46:18,355 --> 00:46:22,825 And coming up, it's the bot that's turned theBattleBots beta on its head, 928 00:46:23,755 --> 00:46:25,195 Quantum! 929 00:46:25,395 --> 00:46:28,915 The British bot's literally been crushing it all season long. 930 00:46:29,115 --> 00:46:32,915 It's got an opening round matchup with the ferocious frog, Ribbot. 931 00:46:33,115 --> 00:46:38,725 The World Championship continues next onBattleBots. 932 00:46:48,105 --> 00:46:51,955 [Chris] We are back for more World Championship action. 933 00:46:52,155 --> 00:46:55,435 And that's what everybody's fighting for, the Giant Nut. 934 00:46:55,635 --> 00:46:58,335 Now, somebody in this field is going on the run of a lifetime 935 00:46:58,535 --> 00:47:00,885 and taking that trophy home. 936 00:47:01,085 --> 00:47:04,505 Right there, next to the recently fallen champion, Tantrum, 937 00:47:04,705 --> 00:47:06,935 their banner will hang for all time. 938 00:47:08,725 --> 00:47:12,085 Up next though it is Quantum versus Ribbot. 939 00:47:12,285 --> 00:47:15,085 And it's time right now to check in with the five seed Quantum, 940 00:47:15,285 --> 00:47:17,575 that ran through the regular season 4-0. 941 00:47:17,775 --> 00:47:20,985 They are built by the brothers Cooper, James and Grant. 942 00:47:21,185 --> 00:47:22,815 Grant, of course, is the driver. 943 00:47:23,015 --> 00:47:25,295 It's truly game-changing that a crusher bot 944 00:47:25,495 --> 00:47:27,605 went undefeated during the regular season. 945 00:47:27,805 --> 00:47:29,225 The design, of course, is beautiful. 946 00:47:29,425 --> 00:47:33,405 But let's be honest, this is more than just a pretty bot. 947 00:47:33,595 --> 00:47:36,645 Oh, it is beautiful and it is very destructive. 948 00:47:36,845 --> 00:47:39,505 However, in terms of pedigree, 949 00:47:39,705 --> 00:47:44,155 Ribbot is far and away the toughest opponent Quantum's faced this season. 950 00:47:44,355 --> 00:47:46,265 [Chris] They really barely got into this tournament. 951 00:47:46,465 --> 00:47:48,715 They lost their first three fights of the regular season, 952 00:47:48,915 --> 00:47:53,295 they had to scratch and claw, if that's what frogs do, 953 00:47:53,495 --> 00:47:57,195 just in order to get in here by winning their last match against Skorpios. 954 00:47:57,395 --> 00:48:00,435 But, remember, this is an accomplished, experienced squad 955 00:48:00,635 --> 00:48:02,675 with a highly destructive robot. 956 00:48:02,875 --> 00:48:05,985 Ribbot made the round of eight in World Championship V, 957 00:48:06,185 --> 00:48:08,055 was the two seed last season, 958 00:48:08,255 --> 00:48:11,265 all of its fights this year have highlight reel moments. 959 00:48:11,465 --> 00:48:14,195 Win or lose, this bot definitely puts on a show. 960 00:48:14,395 --> 00:48:17,405 [Kenny] Yeah, and whether this team goes horizontal or vertical with their weapon, 961 00:48:17,595 --> 00:48:19,265 they're hitting incredibly hard. 962 00:48:19,465 --> 00:48:21,885 But the durability hasn't been there this season 963 00:48:22,085 --> 00:48:24,195 and the drive isn't as reliable. 964 00:48:24,395 --> 00:48:26,365 Grant Cooper is an underrated driver, 965 00:48:26,565 --> 00:48:28,365 he's gonna challenge David early on, 966 00:48:28,565 --> 00:48:30,225 so they have their work cut out for them, 967 00:48:30,425 --> 00:48:32,955 but, um, I do have faith in that weapon. 968 00:48:33,155 --> 00:48:36,915 Lot of talk back in the pits about Quantum hoisting the Giant Nut 969 00:48:37,115 --> 00:48:38,295 at the end of this road. 970 00:48:38,495 --> 00:48:39,965 Let's see what happens, Faruq. 971 00:48:44,415 --> 00:48:46,365 In the red square, 972 00:48:46,565 --> 00:48:50,985 a beast from the swamp like Shrek,he's bringing scarytail destruction. 973 00:48:51,185 --> 00:48:54,645 Run tell the muffin man he's coming from far far away 974 00:48:54,845 --> 00:48:56,985 to eat you and your gumdrop buttons. 975 00:48:57,185 --> 00:48:59,055 Like the first Shrek, he's really good. 976 00:48:59,255 --> 00:49:01,365 Like the sequels, you'll feel awful. 977 00:49:01,565 --> 00:49:03,405 This all-star's gonna smash your mouth 978 00:49:03,595 --> 00:49:06,435 and in the morning he's making waffles. 979 00:49:06,635 --> 00:49:08,795 It's Ribbot! 980 00:49:13,375 --> 00:49:17,025 [Chris] Here's 1-3 Ribbot in the World Championship Tournament. 981 00:49:17,225 --> 00:49:20,815 And now you get to throw the record away, which is a good thing. 982 00:49:21,015 --> 00:49:24,745 Ribbot can do a lot of damage in this quadrant of the bracket, Kenny. 983 00:49:24,945 --> 00:49:26,745 [Kenny] It's one of the heaviest hitters in the game. 984 00:49:26,945 --> 00:49:29,535 You said it, they were the number two seed last season, 985 00:49:29,735 --> 00:49:32,265 and ran into Hydra in the first Round. 986 00:49:32,465 --> 00:49:35,435 Another huge Round of 32 challenge for this team. 987 00:49:35,635 --> 00:49:37,675 Going with the vertical disc in this one. 988 00:49:37,875 --> 00:49:40,275 [crowd chanting] Ribbot! Ribbot! Ribbot! 989 00:49:41,415 --> 00:49:42,625 [crowd cheering] 990 00:49:43,655 --> 00:49:45,295 [Faruq] In the Blue Square! 991 00:49:45,495 --> 00:49:47,575 He'll be fanging with Mr. Cooper, 992 00:49:47,775 --> 00:49:49,675 and these dudes should really scare you 993 00:49:49,875 --> 00:49:52,085 when he sings those sister-sister fangs. 994 00:49:52,285 --> 00:49:54,745 Tia, you won't live to see Tamera. 995 00:49:54,945 --> 00:49:56,955 No Tyler Perry in this House of Payne, 996 00:49:57,155 --> 00:49:59,505 just the scariest bot you've ever seena. 997 00:49:59,705 --> 00:50:02,575 He'll go all smackers till your smart and yelling, 998 00:50:02,775 --> 00:50:04,405 "Damn! Machina!" 999 00:50:04,595 --> 00:50:07,025 It's Quantum! 1000 00:50:07,225 --> 00:50:09,175 [crowd cheering] 1001 00:50:11,655 --> 00:50:13,605 [Chris] The British bot, Quantum, 1002 00:50:13,805 --> 00:50:16,155 helmed by James and Grant Cooper. 1003 00:50:16,355 --> 00:50:20,125 The control bot is firmly in control of its own destiny, Kenny. 1004 00:50:20,325 --> 00:50:22,605 [Kenny] Yeah, but the Cooper's are the first to admit Quantum 1005 00:50:22,805 --> 00:50:25,365 isn't designed to take on verticals. 1006 00:50:25,565 --> 00:50:27,085 Still, as we've seen all season, 1007 00:50:27,285 --> 00:50:29,225 one bite from those powerful jaws 1008 00:50:29,425 --> 00:50:32,465 is all it takes for the Brits to swing a fight their way. 1009 00:50:32,665 --> 00:50:34,485 And they're not shy about playing the aggressor. 1010 00:50:35,825 --> 00:50:37,315 [crowd cheering] 1011 00:50:42,555 --> 00:50:44,575 There are no mistakes to be had now. 1012 00:50:44,775 --> 00:50:46,085 Right, if you lose, you're out, you're done. 1013 00:50:46,285 --> 00:50:47,845 There's no more, there's no second chances, 1014 00:50:48,045 --> 00:50:49,745 um, especially against a robot like Quantum. 1015 00:50:49,945 --> 00:50:53,365 They only need that one, uh, perfect pinch and the match is over. 1016 00:50:53,565 --> 00:50:55,025 The name of the game right now is low and slow. 1017 00:50:55,225 --> 00:50:57,715 We can't move very quickly because of how sharp our forks are. 1018 00:50:57,915 --> 00:50:59,435 However, the trade off of mobility 1019 00:50:59,635 --> 00:51:01,775 is the fact that we're hopefully lower than they are. 1020 00:51:01,975 --> 00:51:03,645 We opted to go with our vertical spinner for this matchup. 1021 00:51:03,845 --> 00:51:05,645 We think that that gives us the best chance to get under them 1022 00:51:05,845 --> 00:51:08,195 and, uh, really mangle that way. 1023 00:51:08,395 --> 00:51:09,955 This thing's a tenacious little thing. 1024 00:51:10,155 --> 00:51:12,845 Um, we've seen its previous four fights, 1025 00:51:13,045 --> 00:51:14,675 and it's just so quick and nimble, 1026 00:51:14,875 --> 00:51:16,155 and it... it just doesn't stop, does it? 1027 00:51:16,355 --> 00:51:18,435 - Yeah, it's... - It just keeps on going, that disc keeps going. 1028 00:51:18,635 --> 00:51:20,955 For us, every spinner is a huge concern, 1029 00:51:21,155 --> 00:51:24,125 and that's why we have such an aggressive strategy with all the robots 1030 00:51:24,325 --> 00:51:26,465 of just getting the jaw on them as quickly as possible. 1031 00:51:26,665 --> 00:51:28,985 Get that disc to stop because the consequence 1032 00:51:29,185 --> 00:51:30,885 of getting just the lightest lick 1033 00:51:31,085 --> 00:51:33,775 on the side of the robot is pretty catastrophic. 1034 00:51:33,975 --> 00:51:37,405 Win or lose, if we go out there and we terrify the opponent, 1035 00:51:37,595 --> 00:51:39,555 that's the... that's the big win for us. 1036 00:51:44,755 --> 00:51:46,245 [crowd cheering] 1037 00:51:52,655 --> 00:51:54,105 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 1038 00:52:02,375 --> 00:52:04,555 [lights buzzing] 1039 00:52:05,415 --> 00:52:07,365 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 1040 00:52:07,565 --> 00:52:10,535 Quantum with those powerful jaws wide open looking for a bite. 1041 00:52:10,735 --> 00:52:12,715 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Oh, no, Ribbot caught up 1042 00:52:12,915 --> 00:52:14,535 - in the killsaw-slot. - No, no, go, go go! 1043 00:52:14,735 --> 00:52:15,715 - Turn, turn, turn! - [Kenny] Oh, no! 1044 00:52:15,915 --> 00:52:17,605 [Chris] That is a major issue. 1045 00:52:17,805 --> 00:52:20,055 Oh, now Quantum's gonna sink its teeth! 1046 00:52:20,255 --> 00:52:24,605 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Just sitting there like a dead frog! 1047 00:52:24,805 --> 00:52:26,715 [Kenny] An anaconda trying to swallow a deer. 1048 00:52:26,915 --> 00:52:29,535 - Look at that thing! - [Chris] Quantum, though, choosing to release. 1049 00:52:29,735 --> 00:52:31,025 Repositions. 1050 00:52:31,225 --> 00:52:32,265 Okay, should we leave him there? 1051 00:52:32,465 --> 00:52:33,335 Let's just leave him there. 1052 00:52:33,535 --> 00:52:34,505 [Chris] It had a solid bite. 1053 00:52:34,705 --> 00:52:36,125 I'm not so sure what they were thinking. 1054 00:52:36,325 --> 00:52:38,335 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] There you go, the frog gets out of there! 1055 00:52:38,535 --> 00:52:41,265 And Ribbot's weapon is still active as well! 1056 00:52:41,465 --> 00:52:42,365 Wow, Kenny! 1057 00:52:42,565 --> 00:52:43,645 [Kenny] That is a big 1058 00:52:43,845 --> 00:52:45,535 missed opportunity for Quantum. 1059 00:52:45,735 --> 00:52:49,335 They had Ribbot completely exposed and vulnerable there. 1060 00:52:49,535 --> 00:52:53,335 Let's see if they can find a way to get back inside, maybe get another bite. 1061 00:52:53,535 --> 00:52:56,155 [Chris] Well, you can definitely hear Ribbot's vertical spinner humming. 1062 00:52:56,355 --> 00:52:58,335 They're catching that wedge on Quantum. 1063 00:52:58,535 --> 00:52:59,675 Can Ribbot get underneath? 1064 00:52:59,875 --> 00:53:01,675 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Yes, they can! 1065 00:53:01,875 --> 00:53:04,295 - [Kenny] Wow! - [Chris] Quantum, can it fix itself? Yes. 1066 00:53:04,495 --> 00:53:06,365 [Kenny] And it was a nasty shock to the underbelly. 1067 00:53:06,565 --> 00:53:09,225 You saw the underbelly exposed there on Quantum. 1068 00:53:09,425 --> 00:53:12,085 - [Chris] Oh! Oh! - [Kenny] Oh! And another! 1069 00:53:12,285 --> 00:53:13,915 [Chris] Oh, my gosh! 1070 00:53:14,115 --> 00:53:16,125 What did Ribbot's weapon do to Quantum? 1071 00:53:16,325 --> 00:53:18,055 - That must be it! - Do you mind if I get you? 1072 00:53:18,255 --> 00:53:19,195 I'm gonna get you to move. 1073 00:53:19,395 --> 00:53:20,365 Can you back off? 1074 00:53:20,565 --> 00:53:22,955 [Chris] Look at the gash in the bottom of that thing! 1075 00:53:23,155 --> 00:53:24,295 - [Kenny] Yep, that was the first one. - [referee] Ten! 1076 00:53:24,495 --> 00:53:25,645 - [Kenny] You see another one there. - [referee] Nine! 1077 00:53:25,845 --> 00:53:27,125 - [Kenny] That was the second shot. - Eight! Seven! 1078 00:53:27,325 --> 00:53:28,845 - [Chris] This is gonna do it. - Six! 1079 00:53:29,045 --> 00:53:30,955 - Five! Four! - [Chris] It is a monumental upset 1080 00:53:31,155 --> 00:53:33,055 - as the 28th seed Ribbot... - [referee] Three! Two! 1081 00:53:33,255 --> 00:53:35,775 - ...that's moving onto the Round of 16! - [referee] One! Knockout! 1082 00:53:35,975 --> 00:53:37,375 [cheering] 1083 00:53:46,555 --> 00:53:47,935 Oh, my God. 1084 00:53:48,655 --> 00:53:50,155 Oh, my God! 1085 00:53:50,355 --> 00:53:53,515 [cheering, laughing] 1086 00:53:56,865 --> 00:53:57,955 [Chris] Well, Kenny, right in the beginning, 1087 00:53:58,155 --> 00:54:01,085 Ribbot with its 1,000,000 forks 1088 00:54:01,285 --> 00:54:02,745 - got stuck in the floor. - [Kenny laughs] 1089 00:54:02,945 --> 00:54:04,845 [Kenny] Yeah, I mean, that's the risk you run when you're, you know, 1090 00:54:05,045 --> 00:54:07,295 having all those forks at the front of your robot. 1091 00:54:07,495 --> 00:54:12,195 And, you know, Quantum had their opportunity there to take out Ribbot early, 1092 00:54:12,395 --> 00:54:13,985 uh, let him go, and, uh, 1093 00:54:14,185 --> 00:54:15,775 Ribbot ended up making him pay for that. 1094 00:54:15,975 --> 00:54:18,365 [Chris] Yeah, because once Ribbot got free, 1095 00:54:18,565 --> 00:54:20,415 man, that weapon just took over. 1096 00:54:21,415 --> 00:54:22,645 [Kenny] Yeah, I mean, that vertical disc 1097 00:54:22,845 --> 00:54:25,155 is gonna be a problem for any crusher bot. 1098 00:54:25,355 --> 00:54:26,845 And once they had him inverted, 1099 00:54:27,045 --> 00:54:30,265 it was just... there was just too much damage to Quantum at that point. 1100 00:54:30,465 --> 00:54:32,195 [Chris] You see the bottom of Quantum, 1101 00:54:32,395 --> 00:54:33,745 couldn't self-right, 1102 00:54:33,945 --> 00:54:35,625 and it was nighty-night. 1103 00:54:36,755 --> 00:54:38,065 [crowd cheering] 1104 00:54:40,865 --> 00:54:42,135 [Chris] David Jin. 1105 00:54:43,105 --> 00:54:45,435 - Oh. - Congratulations. 1106 00:54:45,635 --> 00:54:47,055 Thank you so much. Oh, man. 1107 00:54:47,255 --> 00:54:49,125 How the heck did you pull that off? 1108 00:54:49,325 --> 00:54:51,715 Uh, took some getting stuck. 1109 00:54:51,915 --> 00:54:54,055 I think that kind of, uh, embodies our season so far, 1110 00:54:54,255 --> 00:54:55,465 - started off not so good. - [chuckles] 1111 00:54:55,665 --> 00:54:56,885 We had some... [chuckles] 1112 00:54:57,085 --> 00:54:58,775 Uh, we were panicking for a little bit. 1113 00:54:58,975 --> 00:55:00,155 I thought, for sure, we were done 1114 00:55:00,355 --> 00:55:01,745 once we got stuck in the killsaws. 1115 00:55:01,945 --> 00:55:03,955 Um, fortunately, I don't know what they caught on, 1116 00:55:04,155 --> 00:55:05,505 but it didn't quite go through our armor, 1117 00:55:05,705 --> 00:55:07,605 we still kept driving, we were able to back out of it. 1118 00:55:07,805 --> 00:55:09,885 After that, we got straight under, tore up the wedge, 1119 00:55:10,085 --> 00:55:12,085 - and then the rest is history. - [crowd cheering] 1120 00:55:12,285 --> 00:55:16,775 David, what's it like getting ready to face a crusher bot like Quantum? 1121 00:55:16,975 --> 00:55:17,885 Very scary. 1122 00:55:18,085 --> 00:55:20,155 This... The potential for a very expensive loss 1123 00:55:20,355 --> 00:55:21,465 is super high. 1124 00:55:21,665 --> 00:55:24,435 We knew that we might come out of this with a pile of charcoal. 1125 00:55:24,635 --> 00:55:28,365 Were you surprised that when you were stuck in the killsaw slits 1126 00:55:28,565 --> 00:55:31,985 that they didn't come over, sink their teeth into you, and take you for a ride? 1127 00:55:32,185 --> 00:55:33,465 [David] Uh, they... they tried to. 1128 00:55:33,665 --> 00:55:35,025 Um, they got us right over the wheel 1129 00:55:35,225 --> 00:55:37,505 and very close to our drive motors. 1130 00:55:37,705 --> 00:55:39,465 But, uh, clearly didn't hit anything. 1131 00:55:39,665 --> 00:55:41,155 Um, we were still working afterwards, 1132 00:55:41,355 --> 00:55:43,025 so that's really good to see. 1133 00:55:43,225 --> 00:55:45,885 We'll see you soon in the Round of 16. Congratulations. 1134 00:55:46,085 --> 00:55:47,435 - Thank you. - [crowd cheering] 1135 00:55:47,635 --> 00:55:49,035 Yeah! 1136 00:55:53,555 --> 00:55:55,135 - Good job. - Thanks, man. 1137 00:55:57,755 --> 00:55:58,885 [muffled speaking] 1138 00:55:59,085 --> 00:56:00,505 [Chris] So the five seed goes out 1139 00:56:00,705 --> 00:56:03,025 much earlier than expected, Kenny. 1140 00:56:03,225 --> 00:56:06,645 Kinda shocking Quantum would lay off Ribott there early in the fight. 1141 00:56:06,845 --> 00:56:09,125 [Kenny] There's no question it was a mistake. 1142 00:56:09,325 --> 00:56:12,055 When Ribbot had their chance to take advantage of Quantum, 1143 00:56:12,255 --> 00:56:15,745 they certainly did, and Ribbot's moving on. 1144 00:56:15,945 --> 00:56:16,935 - [Chris] Certainly are. - [Kenny] Yeah. 1145 00:56:18,175 --> 00:56:21,405 [Chris] Okay. So our first Round of 16 match is set here 1146 00:56:21,595 --> 00:56:23,155 on the left side of the bracket. 1147 00:56:23,355 --> 00:56:24,675 A couple of Cinderella stories 1148 00:56:24,875 --> 00:56:28,315 as Ribbot's got a date with the pizza slayer, Black Dragon. 1149 00:56:29,065 --> 00:56:30,125 And speaking of pizza, 1150 00:56:30,325 --> 00:56:32,295 remember to join us after tonight's fights 1151 00:56:32,495 --> 00:56:35,465 for our post-game show Road to the Giant Nut, 1152 00:56:35,665 --> 00:56:38,085 where we will be joined by Captain Anna Zolnikov 1153 00:56:38,285 --> 00:56:40,125 for a botopsy of RIPperoni, 1154 00:56:40,325 --> 00:56:42,585 and we'll look ahead to next week's tournament action. 1155 00:56:43,795 --> 00:56:45,815 But first, it doesn't get much closer 1156 00:56:46,015 --> 00:56:48,815 than the 16 versus 17 matchup. 1157 00:56:49,015 --> 00:56:51,535 Who you got between Switchback and Malice? 1158 00:56:51,735 --> 00:56:54,605 Hey, everybody, grab your brackets, make your pick. 1159 00:56:54,805 --> 00:56:58,585 - We will have the fight whenBattleBots continues. - [crowd cheering] 1160 00:57:02,555 --> 00:57:04,315 [crowd cheering] 1161 00:57:07,515 --> 00:57:08,955 [Chris] We are back on BattleBots 1162 00:57:09,155 --> 00:57:11,035 for more Round of 32 action. 1163 00:57:11,585 --> 00:57:12,715 And look at this! 1164 00:57:12,915 --> 00:57:15,505 The grim reaper's in the house, Kenny, 1165 00:57:15,705 --> 00:57:19,085 Mr. Ray Billings of Tombstone. 1166 00:57:19,285 --> 00:57:22,745 [Kenny] Yes, sir. He's here supporting his friend "Bunny" Sauriol 1167 00:57:22,945 --> 00:57:24,125 and Team Malice. 1168 00:57:24,325 --> 00:57:26,265 It's one of the coolest things in this sport, 1169 00:57:26,465 --> 00:57:28,505 no idle hands back in the pits, 1170 00:57:28,705 --> 00:57:30,465 especially here in the tournament. 1171 00:57:30,665 --> 00:57:34,265 Builders are always lending their knowledge and support to other teams. 1172 00:57:34,465 --> 00:57:36,345 Ray, an absolute legend. 1173 00:57:39,005 --> 00:57:42,465 [Chris] Okay. Up first for Malice here in quadrant number one 1174 00:57:42,665 --> 00:57:45,055 is the 16th seed Switchback. 1175 00:57:45,255 --> 00:57:48,335 The winner's gonna face top seed Minotaur in the Round of 16, 1176 00:57:48,535 --> 00:57:50,175 so a very tough road ahead. 1177 00:57:50,865 --> 00:57:52,375 Let's get right into it. 1178 00:57:52,965 --> 00:57:54,435 [crowd cheering] 1179 00:57:54,635 --> 00:57:58,405 All right, the bots are locked and loaded inside the Box. 1180 00:57:58,595 --> 00:58:01,645 Winner moves on, loser goes home. 1181 00:58:01,845 --> 00:58:03,175 Let's get this thing going. 1182 00:58:04,135 --> 00:58:05,625 [crowd cheering] 1183 00:58:15,445 --> 00:58:17,205 [robotic voice] Read Team, ready? 1184 00:58:18,485 --> 00:58:22,155 Jonathan La Plain from Shrederator joining Bunny and Ray. 1185 00:58:22,355 --> 00:58:24,405 David Rush, the weapons op there on the right. 1186 00:58:24,595 --> 00:58:27,195 David Liaw, the driver on the left, 1187 00:58:27,395 --> 00:58:29,295 and a partridge in a pear tree. 1188 00:58:29,495 --> 00:58:32,085 So what is the 16th seed all about, Kenny? 1189 00:58:32,285 --> 00:58:33,465 [Kenny] Well, Malice is a heavy hitter, 1190 00:58:33,665 --> 00:58:36,265 but it only has four career knockouts to its name, 1191 00:58:36,465 --> 00:58:39,955 so it's not gonna sweep through the bracket with 30-second matches. 1192 00:58:40,155 --> 00:58:42,335 It's all gonna come down to reliability. 1193 00:58:42,535 --> 00:58:44,025 That's the book on this team. 1194 00:58:44,225 --> 00:58:45,815 Can that weapon stay active? 1195 00:58:46,015 --> 00:58:49,155 And can Malice give as good as it gets? 1196 00:58:49,355 --> 00:58:51,405 [robotic voice] Blue team, ready? 1197 00:58:51,595 --> 00:58:52,815 Switchback time! 1198 00:58:53,015 --> 00:58:54,465 [crowd cheering] 1199 00:58:54,665 --> 00:58:55,845 [Chris] Team Switchback, 1200 00:58:56,045 --> 00:59:00,335 wins over Banshee, Ominous, and HiJinx in the qualifiers. 1201 00:59:00,535 --> 00:59:02,775 Captain Greg Needel running the show. 1202 00:59:02,975 --> 00:59:05,465 Kenny, this is one tough son of a bot. 1203 00:59:05,665 --> 00:59:09,335 [Kenny] There's no question that durability is this team's calling card. 1204 00:59:09,535 --> 00:59:12,675 But the robot's versatility is really what sets it apart. 1205 00:59:12,875 --> 00:59:17,505 That articulating arm allows the weapon to strike from so many angles. 1206 00:59:17,705 --> 00:59:22,065 I'm expecting Switchback to test Malice's weapon early and try to break it. 1207 00:59:33,345 --> 00:59:35,515 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 1208 00:59:37,755 --> 00:59:39,645 [Chris] The 16th seed Switchback. 1209 00:59:39,845 --> 00:59:42,405 The 17th seed Malice. 1210 00:59:42,595 --> 00:59:45,535 Three minutes to disable or destroy your opponent 1211 00:59:45,735 --> 00:59:49,025 and move one step closer to the Giant Nut. 1212 00:59:49,225 --> 00:59:50,485 [lights buzzing] 1213 00:59:51,275 --> 00:59:53,535 Let the bot battle begin! 1214 00:59:53,735 --> 00:59:55,225 - Switchback on the backfoot - [Kenny] Oh! 1215 00:59:55,425 --> 00:59:57,845 - [Chris] Weapon to weapon with Malice. - [Kenny] Oh. 1216 00:59:58,045 --> 00:59:59,885 [Chris] Malice had him pinned. 1217 01:00:00,085 --> 01:00:03,225 Oh, Switchback inverts its arm and lands a shot! 1218 01:00:03,425 --> 01:00:05,485 [Kenny] Yeah, good spatial awareness there by Switchback. 1219 01:00:06,555 --> 01:00:08,345 [Chris] And you can hear that drum spinning up. 1220 01:00:09,555 --> 01:00:11,715 But it's Malice who lands another shot. 1221 01:00:11,915 --> 01:00:12,915 [Kenny] Yeah, I love the aggression 1222 01:00:13,115 --> 01:00:15,605 - from Malice driver David Liaw so far. - [Chris] Oh. 1223 01:00:15,805 --> 01:00:18,035 Yeah, but there's a big shot out of Switchback. 1224 01:00:19,795 --> 01:00:21,675 - [Kenny] Oh. - [Chris] Good shot there. 1225 01:00:21,875 --> 01:00:25,025 Malice now taking Switchback right in front of the judges. 1226 01:00:25,225 --> 01:00:26,915 Racking up some control points. 1227 01:00:27,115 --> 01:00:29,365 Remember, you can hold your opponent for 20 seconds, 1228 01:00:29,565 --> 01:00:31,085 then you have to let go. 1229 01:00:31,285 --> 01:00:34,265 Greg Needel does the Texas two-step and breaks free. 1230 01:00:34,465 --> 01:00:35,715 But David Liaw, 1231 01:00:35,915 --> 01:00:38,335 he's playing some serious press coverage tonight. 1232 01:00:38,535 --> 01:00:41,005 [Kenny] And, Chris, I'm not really hearing Switchback's drum anymore. 1233 01:00:42,035 --> 01:00:42,985 Oh! 1234 01:00:43,185 --> 01:00:44,055 [Chris] In the meantime, 1235 01:00:44,255 --> 01:00:46,505 the drumstick on Malice is just fine thanks. 1236 01:00:46,705 --> 01:00:48,575 [Kenny] Well, so far this fight has been pretty even 1237 01:00:48,775 --> 01:00:49,845 when it comes to damage. 1238 01:00:50,045 --> 01:00:52,365 And Switchback's built like a brick house. 1239 01:00:52,565 --> 01:00:55,365 So even if they're having weapon issues, they're not out. 1240 01:00:55,565 --> 01:00:58,505 [Chris] Looks like that weapon starts to fire up and then it stops. 1241 01:00:58,705 --> 01:01:02,055 And if their drum is down, what's that mean for Team Switchback? 1242 01:01:02,255 --> 01:01:04,885 [Kenny] Well, they're gonna have to turn their robot into a battering ram 1243 01:01:05,085 --> 01:01:07,125 and try to break Malice's weapon. 1244 01:01:07,325 --> 01:01:10,535 - But Switchback does have the frame to do it. - Driving funny. 1245 01:01:10,735 --> 01:01:12,775 [Chris] Well, Switchback kinda trapped in the corner, 1246 01:01:12,975 --> 01:01:14,675 and Greg Needel definitely doesn't like it. 1247 01:01:14,875 --> 01:01:15,745 [Kenny] Oh! 1248 01:01:15,945 --> 01:01:18,335 Huge combo shot to Team Malice's arm 1249 01:01:18,535 --> 01:01:20,135 with that hundred-pound pulverizer. 1250 01:01:21,755 --> 01:01:22,985 Malice getting some space, 1251 01:01:23,185 --> 01:01:24,585 trying to reset their attack. 1252 01:01:26,065 --> 01:01:27,605 [Chris] There's another shot. 1253 01:01:27,805 --> 01:01:29,365 Got his chain, we got his chain. 1254 01:01:29,565 --> 01:01:32,605 [Chris] Sound like Malice might have clipped one of Switchback's chains. 1255 01:01:32,805 --> 01:01:33,885 Oh, there it is! 1256 01:01:34,085 --> 01:01:35,605 That's gotta be one of the weapon chains 1257 01:01:35,805 --> 01:01:37,955 on Switchback, don't you think, Kenny? 1258 01:01:38,155 --> 01:01:39,885 [Kenny] Yeah, you can see they're still moving well, 1259 01:01:40,085 --> 01:01:41,815 so it's gotta be from their drum. 1260 01:01:42,015 --> 01:01:44,195 That is not good, though, Chris. 1261 01:01:44,395 --> 01:01:47,845 [Chris] And it looks like the other half of that chain's falling out now! 1262 01:01:48,045 --> 01:01:49,915 So about a minute left in this fight. 1263 01:01:50,115 --> 01:01:52,155 Switchback's weapon is out of commission. 1264 01:01:52,355 --> 01:01:54,955 They have an awfully big hole to climb out of here. 1265 01:01:55,155 --> 01:01:56,605 [Kenny] Well, don't count them out yet. 1266 01:01:56,805 --> 01:01:58,775 We've seen it time and time again, 1267 01:01:58,975 --> 01:02:00,715 fights can turn in an instant. 1268 01:02:00,915 --> 01:02:05,055 - [Chris] Malice back-- Whoa! Got nailed by a hazard. - [Kenny] Oh! 1269 01:02:05,255 --> 01:02:07,585 [Chris] Wow. Looked like it was going in for the kill shot too. 1270 01:02:08,485 --> 01:02:09,745 [Kenny] And a few more hits like that 1271 01:02:09,945 --> 01:02:11,675 and Malice might stop working, Chris. 1272 01:02:11,875 --> 01:02:14,575 Switchback is not out of this fight. 1273 01:02:14,775 --> 01:02:17,465 That front and side armor is really saving Switchback. 1274 01:02:17,665 --> 01:02:20,195 They would have been knocked out a long time ago. 1275 01:02:20,395 --> 01:02:22,845 [Chris] David Liaw seems to be backing up trying to measure-- 1276 01:02:23,045 --> 01:02:24,585 - Oh! Nice little shot. - [Kenny] Oh! 1277 01:02:25,415 --> 01:02:27,125 Under 30 to go. 1278 01:02:27,325 --> 01:02:30,365 [Kenny] Greg Needel needs to go pedal to the metal here, Chris. 1279 01:02:30,565 --> 01:02:32,195 [Chris] Okay, well, look at this! 1280 01:02:32,395 --> 01:02:34,745 Switchback rams Malice into the wall. 1281 01:02:34,945 --> 01:02:37,535 What does Greg Needel's bot have left in the tank? 1282 01:02:37,735 --> 01:02:38,775 [Kenny] Well, that weapon on Malice 1283 01:02:38,975 --> 01:02:41,225 looks like it's starting to slow down too. 1284 01:02:41,425 --> 01:02:44,085 - Switchback might just need one more big shot... - [timer beeping] 1285 01:02:44,285 --> 01:02:45,775 ...but they might be out of time. 1286 01:02:45,975 --> 01:02:47,575 [Chris] Well, with each one of those beeps, 1287 01:02:47,775 --> 01:02:50,715 Switchback's season comes closer to ending. 1288 01:02:50,915 --> 01:02:54,895 - And Malice looks closer to a date with Minotaur! - [crowd cheering] 1289 01:02:56,555 --> 01:02:58,225 - Show me some-- - [Chris] So the matchup 1290 01:02:58,425 --> 01:03:01,055 between the 16th and 17th seeds 1291 01:03:01,255 --> 01:03:03,915 is now in the hands of the judges. 1292 01:03:04,115 --> 01:03:04,985 [crowd cheering] 1293 01:03:05,185 --> 01:03:07,085 [Chris] They are Derek Young, 1294 01:03:07,285 --> 01:03:09,915 Lisa Winter, and Fon Davis. 1295 01:03:10,115 --> 01:03:11,755 That was awesome. That was so good, guys. So good. 1296 01:03:13,445 --> 01:03:14,825 - Nice match, guys. - Nice match. 1297 01:03:18,245 --> 01:03:20,885 [Chris] Well, both bots came out swinging, Kenny. 1298 01:03:21,085 --> 01:03:22,675 But it was one of those early shots 1299 01:03:22,875 --> 01:03:26,025 that disabled Switchback's weapon and turned this fight. 1300 01:03:26,225 --> 01:03:29,815 [Kenny] Yeah, you could hear when that drum stopped spinning at full power, 1301 01:03:30,015 --> 01:03:33,505 and at that point, Switchback basically became a ram bot. 1302 01:03:33,705 --> 01:03:35,435 [Chris] Greg Needel did what he could, 1303 01:03:35,635 --> 01:03:37,505 but an awful lot of credit to Team Malice, 1304 01:03:37,705 --> 01:03:39,465 they never stopped attacking. 1305 01:03:39,665 --> 01:03:42,465 [Kenny] Absolutely. A dominant performance from Malice. 1306 01:03:42,665 --> 01:03:45,335 They were aggressive, their weapon was effective, 1307 01:03:45,535 --> 01:03:47,225 and it never really stopped working. 1308 01:03:47,425 --> 01:03:50,085 And when we saw those chains on Switchback fall off, 1309 01:03:50,285 --> 01:03:52,195 we knew it was over. 1310 01:03:52,395 --> 01:03:54,645 [Chris] Yeah, if you're without your two chains, 1311 01:03:54,845 --> 01:03:56,775 it's not gonna be sweet music for your robot. 1312 01:03:56,975 --> 01:03:59,025 [chuckles] And Malice was gonna go in for the kill. 1313 01:03:59,225 --> 01:04:01,315 But the killsaws got him. 1314 01:04:03,515 --> 01:04:05,465 [crowd cheering] 1315 01:04:05,665 --> 01:04:08,265 The results from the judges are in! 1316 01:04:08,465 --> 01:04:09,865 [crowd cheering] 1317 01:04:11,585 --> 01:04:14,865 [Faruq] The winner by unanimous decision is... 1318 01:04:19,725 --> 01:04:21,725 - ...Malice! - [crowd cheering] 1319 01:04:26,275 --> 01:04:27,315 [laughs] 1320 01:04:28,175 --> 01:04:29,135 Nice job. 1321 01:04:35,275 --> 01:04:36,265 Hi, Chris and Kenny. 1322 01:04:36,465 --> 01:04:39,845 - Hello, Bunny, congratulations. - Thank you. 1323 01:04:40,045 --> 01:04:42,125 This must be incredibly uplifting 1324 01:04:42,325 --> 01:04:45,605 after not making it to the Round of 32 a season ago, is it not? 1325 01:04:45,805 --> 01:04:48,195 It's the best. I've never made it to the Round of 16. 1326 01:04:48,395 --> 01:04:50,405 I have my team to thank. I'm so excited. 1327 01:04:50,595 --> 01:04:54,055 Is that cheating having a superpower back there in Ray Billings? 1328 01:04:54,255 --> 01:04:55,295 - Is that... Is that cheating? - No, no, no. 1329 01:04:55,495 --> 01:04:56,605 Is that within the rule book? 1330 01:04:56,805 --> 01:04:59,125 - I think it's good. I think it's fine. - Okay, okay. 1331 01:04:59,325 --> 01:05:01,465 How do you think your robot performed overall? 1332 01:05:01,665 --> 01:05:04,195 I think it did great. I think it performed exactly how we wanted it to. 1333 01:05:04,395 --> 01:05:05,265 We spun up, we got 'em, 1334 01:05:05,465 --> 01:05:07,055 and we ripped off their plough, 1335 01:05:07,255 --> 01:05:08,435 which was our problem last year, 1336 01:05:08,635 --> 01:05:10,505 we couldn't take on the wedges. 1337 01:05:10,705 --> 01:05:12,675 We'll see you in the Round of 16, congrats. 1338 01:05:12,875 --> 01:05:14,155 - Whoo! - Thank you. 1339 01:05:14,355 --> 01:05:15,755 [crowd cheering] 1340 01:05:23,555 --> 01:05:24,535 Thank you. 1341 01:05:24,735 --> 01:05:25,605 [Chris] Kenny, what did you think 1342 01:05:25,805 --> 01:05:27,745 of Switchback's sophomore season? 1343 01:05:27,945 --> 01:05:30,645 [Kenny] Well, they were better in year two than they were in year one. 1344 01:05:30,845 --> 01:05:33,345 Made the tournament. I'm buying Switchback stock. 1345 01:05:34,685 --> 01:05:36,125 [Chris] As for Team Malice, 1346 01:05:36,325 --> 01:05:37,885 they now advance to the Round of 16 1347 01:05:38,085 --> 01:05:41,505 to face the number one overall seed, Minotaur. 1348 01:05:41,705 --> 01:05:44,405 And maybe Bunny can get some advice from Ray Billings. 1349 01:05:44,595 --> 01:05:47,795 [Kenny] That's right. Tombstone has some experience riding the bull. 1350 01:05:48,625 --> 01:05:49,885 [Chris] All right, up next, 1351 01:05:50,085 --> 01:05:52,505 we have got Matty Vasquez and Whiplash 1352 01:05:52,705 --> 01:05:56,675 squaring off with John Reid and his hammerbot, Beta. 1353 01:05:56,875 --> 01:05:58,775 And in our final matchup of the evening, 1354 01:05:58,975 --> 01:06:02,505 Team SawBlaze has a challenging first-round test ahead of them 1355 01:06:02,705 --> 01:06:04,745 in Aren Hill and Blip. 1356 01:06:04,945 --> 01:06:07,645 Earlier, Captain Jamison Go had his squad 1357 01:06:07,845 --> 01:06:10,295 actually pull SawBlaze out of the test box. 1358 01:06:10,495 --> 01:06:13,125 We caught up with him to find out why. 1359 01:06:13,325 --> 01:06:15,885 One of our ports wasn't quite contacting the floor 1360 01:06:16,085 --> 01:06:16,985 at the right position. 1361 01:06:17,185 --> 01:06:18,575 When it's not contacting the floor 1362 01:06:18,775 --> 01:06:20,505 at the right position, there's a small gap. 1363 01:06:20,705 --> 01:06:22,505 And that's... that's room that, uh, 1364 01:06:22,705 --> 01:06:25,025 really any opponent's wedge can get underneath us. 1365 01:06:25,225 --> 01:06:26,505 And if we're gonna need to get underneath Blip, 1366 01:06:26,705 --> 01:06:28,535 we need to have our tips all touching the floor 1367 01:06:28,735 --> 01:06:29,645 at the correct position 1368 01:06:29,845 --> 01:06:31,915 no matter where we are on the floor panel. 1369 01:06:32,115 --> 01:06:33,625 When you battle against Aren Hill... 1370 01:06:37,065 --> 01:06:38,515 ...attention to detail wins. 1371 01:06:45,345 --> 01:06:46,965 [crowd cheering] 1372 01:06:50,895 --> 01:06:54,055 [Chris] We are back on BattleBots World Championship VII. 1373 01:06:54,255 --> 01:06:55,775 And we are now just two fights away 1374 01:06:55,975 --> 01:06:58,535 from wrapping up the Round of 32. 1375 01:06:58,735 --> 01:07:01,085 Now, last week, some controversy broke out, 1376 01:07:01,285 --> 01:07:03,575 the fight between Shatter! and Riptide, 1377 01:07:03,775 --> 01:07:08,465 with the sophomore squad facing accusations of rules violations. 1378 01:07:08,665 --> 01:07:11,105 Let's take a look at how it all went down. 1379 01:07:14,935 --> 01:07:18,205 Give it up for Riptide! 1380 01:07:18,965 --> 01:07:20,125 [Kenny] Oh! 1381 01:07:20,325 --> 01:07:23,715 [Chris] A one shot wonder from Riptide! 1382 01:07:23,915 --> 01:07:24,775 Let's go! 1383 01:07:24,975 --> 01:07:27,055 I think this year, we're doing so well 1384 01:07:27,255 --> 01:07:30,955 that a lot of people don't know how to counter us, 1385 01:07:31,155 --> 01:07:33,435 and they always just wanna keep taking us down 1386 01:07:33,635 --> 01:07:35,915 with whatever means necessary, 1387 01:07:36,115 --> 01:07:37,655 even though we've done nothing wrong. 1388 01:07:39,555 --> 01:07:40,505 In the fight against Shatter!, 1389 01:07:40,705 --> 01:07:42,715 Adam was pretty rude the whole time to be honest. 1390 01:07:42,915 --> 01:07:45,885 [Adam] I hear a lot of rumors about them maybe exceeding the tip-speed limit, 1391 01:07:46,085 --> 01:07:47,605 or playing games with the scale. 1392 01:07:47,805 --> 01:07:49,845 So I'm gonna make sure to follow up on that. 1393 01:07:50,045 --> 01:07:52,265 His cheap chatter was just trying to drain us. 1394 01:07:52,465 --> 01:07:54,645 They kept tip-speed checking us and weighing us 1395 01:07:54,845 --> 01:07:56,645 over and over and over again. 1396 01:07:56,845 --> 01:07:59,685 [woman speaking] 1397 01:08:01,935 --> 01:08:03,405 [Ethan] He was getting really obsessive. 1398 01:08:03,595 --> 01:08:06,275 You have no evidence, like, why are you wasting our time? 1399 01:08:06,895 --> 01:08:09,135 [lights buzzing] 1400 01:08:10,105 --> 01:08:12,745 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 1401 01:08:12,945 --> 01:08:14,055 - [Kenny] Whoa! - [Chris] Oh! 1402 01:08:14,255 --> 01:08:15,675 [Ethan] Honestly, 1403 01:08:15,875 --> 01:08:18,585 I really thought that fight would be way harder than it actually was. 1404 01:08:19,415 --> 01:08:20,915 - [Kenny] Oh, gosh! - [Chris] Oh! 1405 01:08:21,115 --> 01:08:22,915 [Kenny laughs] 1406 01:08:23,115 --> 01:08:24,605 They lost their stuff and they lost the fight. 1407 01:08:24,805 --> 01:08:26,505 [cheering] 1408 01:08:26,705 --> 01:08:29,265 Clearly, Adam's paranoia cannot stop us, 1409 01:08:29,465 --> 01:08:31,035 so I don't think anything can stop us. 1410 01:08:31,625 --> 01:08:32,625 Wow! 1411 01:08:33,445 --> 01:08:34,895 - Here you go. - No, man. 1412 01:08:35,515 --> 01:08:36,505 Okay. 1413 01:08:36,705 --> 01:08:38,055 I extended my hand 'cause I was like, 1414 01:08:38,255 --> 01:08:40,195 "Bro, like, now the fight's over we can be friends again." 1415 01:08:40,395 --> 01:08:42,135 He was like, "No." And that's his fault. 1416 01:08:43,555 --> 01:08:45,985 [Chris] So now up next in the Round of 16 1417 01:08:46,185 --> 01:08:48,315 Will Bales and HyperShock. 1418 01:08:49,585 --> 01:08:51,605 - [Chris and Kenny] Oh! - [Ethan] I think HyperShock 1419 01:08:51,805 --> 01:08:53,155 will be a very tough fight for us. 1420 01:08:53,355 --> 01:08:55,155 [Kenny] What a shot! Unbelievable. 1421 01:08:55,355 --> 01:08:57,725 But Riptide hits harder than, like, any other robot here. 1422 01:08:58,935 --> 01:09:00,005 [Kenny] Oh! 1423 01:09:01,725 --> 01:09:03,865 - Oh! - [Chris] Bot parts everywhere. 1424 01:09:04,935 --> 01:09:06,025 [Kenny] Oh! 1425 01:09:06,225 --> 01:09:07,815 Let's see who's the most destructive robot 1426 01:09:08,015 --> 01:09:09,205 this year, HyperShock. [laughs] 1427 01:09:10,555 --> 01:09:11,845 Someone's going to the ceiling, 1428 01:09:12,045 --> 01:09:14,275 and hopefully it's not us. [laughing] 1429 01:09:15,245 --> 01:09:17,105 [Kenny] Oh! Oh, it's all over! 1430 01:09:18,175 --> 01:09:19,485 [crowd cheering] 1431 01:09:22,275 --> 01:09:24,955 [Chris] Riptide's Round of 16 matchup with HyperShock 1432 01:09:25,155 --> 01:09:27,265 is gonna be must-see TV, 1433 01:09:27,465 --> 01:09:28,655 do not miss it. 1434 01:09:29,725 --> 01:09:32,745 All right, back now to tonight's action. 1435 01:09:32,945 --> 01:09:36,055 We're checking in with a 13 v 20 matchup, 1436 01:09:36,255 --> 01:09:39,605 Beta and John Reid against Whiplash and Matt Vasquez. 1437 01:09:39,805 --> 01:09:43,225 [Kenny] For the hammerbot, a strong 3-1 run in the qualifiers. 1438 01:09:43,425 --> 01:09:46,155 Worth noting though, that in World Championship V, 1439 01:09:46,355 --> 01:09:51,955 Beta was also the 13th seed, and got upset by Ribbot in the first round. 1440 01:09:52,155 --> 01:09:54,815 That'll give Matty Vasquez some extra confidence, 1441 01:09:55,015 --> 01:09:56,505 not that he's needing it. 1442 01:09:56,705 --> 01:09:58,775 2-2 for Whiplash in the qualifiers. 1443 01:09:58,975 --> 01:10:02,205 But coming into this fight on the heels of back-to-back wins. 1444 01:10:04,035 --> 01:10:06,365 [crowd cheering] 1445 01:10:06,565 --> 01:10:08,955 [Chris] Both bots are ready inside the BattleBox. 1446 01:10:09,155 --> 01:10:10,585 Let's hear from the captains. 1447 01:10:11,555 --> 01:10:13,225 So we're up against Matt, 1448 01:10:13,425 --> 01:10:15,195 one of the best drivers in the sport. 1449 01:10:15,395 --> 01:10:18,365 The big thing for us is he's got extra on the wheels. 1450 01:10:18,565 --> 01:10:20,955 That means he's probably impossible to pin. 1451 01:10:21,155 --> 01:10:22,775 His wheels can always grip on something 1452 01:10:22,975 --> 01:10:24,365 and always escape. 1453 01:10:24,565 --> 01:10:25,845 So he's probably never gonna stop. 1454 01:10:26,045 --> 01:10:29,055 We have to really be accurate with our hits. 1455 01:10:29,255 --> 01:10:31,745 He's gonna be constantly moving and trying to evade us 1456 01:10:31,945 --> 01:10:33,675 We've got more reach than them, 1457 01:10:33,875 --> 01:10:36,265 so if we stay out of range and hit them... 1458 01:10:36,465 --> 01:10:38,605 hit them when they can't hit us, 1459 01:10:38,805 --> 01:10:39,865 it's gonna be an interesting fight. 1460 01:10:43,105 --> 01:10:45,465 Every fight is the best Whiplash we have had this season. 1461 01:10:45,665 --> 01:10:47,365 Uh, I'm hoping that trend continues. 1462 01:10:47,565 --> 01:10:48,605 Uh, we have learned a lot. 1463 01:10:48,805 --> 01:10:49,715 Our first four fights, 1464 01:10:49,915 --> 01:10:51,465 everything is finally coming together 1465 01:10:51,665 --> 01:10:53,845 just in the nick of time for when it really, really counts. 1466 01:10:54,045 --> 01:10:55,125 Beta is very, very tough. 1467 01:10:55,325 --> 01:10:56,335 They don't play the ground game, 1468 01:10:56,535 --> 01:10:57,575 they don't try to scoop us up. 1469 01:10:57,775 --> 01:10:59,195 They have very, very tough armor, 1470 01:10:59,395 --> 01:11:01,265 so we're probably not gonna damage them too much. 1471 01:11:01,465 --> 01:11:03,405 We're probably just gonna have to rely on controlling them 1472 01:11:03,595 --> 01:11:05,465 and just try our best not to get hit. 1473 01:11:05,665 --> 01:11:06,715 'Cause, uh, you know, a few of those hits 1474 01:11:06,915 --> 01:11:08,005 could really, they could take us out. 1475 01:11:08,795 --> 01:11:10,885 [crowd vocalizing] 1476 01:11:11,085 --> 01:11:12,485 [robotic voice] Robots activate. 1477 01:11:13,175 --> 01:11:14,655 [crowd cheering] 1478 01:11:16,105 --> 01:11:18,465 [Chris] Okay, Kenny, set us up. 1479 01:11:18,665 --> 01:11:21,195 [Kenny] Well, Whiplash has doubled up on the top armor. 1480 01:11:21,395 --> 01:11:24,775 Matty Vasquez knows he needs to get in close to put the lifter 1481 01:11:24,975 --> 01:11:26,955 and vertical disc to work. 1482 01:11:27,155 --> 01:11:30,085 For Beta, that's a 16-pound thin-steel hammer. 1483 01:11:30,285 --> 01:11:32,885 A solid shot to Whiplash's lifting arm 1484 01:11:33,085 --> 01:11:34,965 could cripple its offensive ability. 1485 01:11:36,135 --> 01:11:37,105 [crowd cheering] 1486 01:11:46,755 --> 01:11:48,205 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 1487 01:11:51,445 --> 01:11:54,985 [Chris] Forget the seeding, no one is safe tonight. 1488 01:11:55,185 --> 01:11:59,715 Can Beta hold off former runner-up for the Giant Nut, Whiplash? 1489 01:11:59,915 --> 01:12:01,895 [lights buzzing] 1490 01:12:02,965 --> 01:12:04,955 Let the bot battle begin! 1491 01:12:05,155 --> 01:12:07,505 Oh, how about the box rush from Beta. 1492 01:12:07,705 --> 01:12:11,055 But you gotta wake up pretty early in the morning to outrun Matty Vasquez. 1493 01:12:11,255 --> 01:12:13,465 He gets underneath Beta, pops him up and said, 1494 01:12:13,665 --> 01:12:15,745 "I'm the one in control, John Reid. 1495 01:12:15,945 --> 01:12:17,715 I'm the one in control." 1496 01:12:17,915 --> 01:12:19,845 [Kenny] Oh, nice counter shot by Beta. 1497 01:12:20,045 --> 01:12:21,535 [Chris] So is that, courtesy of Whiplash. 1498 01:12:21,735 --> 01:12:23,295 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Uh-oh, uh-oh, 1499 01:12:23,495 --> 01:12:24,675 Beta gets thrown to the upper deck. 1500 01:12:24,875 --> 01:12:26,535 Oh, [bleep]! 1501 01:12:26,735 --> 01:12:29,025 [Chris] Oh, no, don't tell me it can't move up there. 1502 01:12:29,225 --> 01:12:30,775 [Kenny] Are you kidding me? 1503 01:12:30,975 --> 01:12:32,335 You saw John Reid react. 1504 01:12:32,535 --> 01:12:33,985 Beta's weapon is firing, 1505 01:12:34,185 --> 01:12:36,315 but the bot is frozen stiff, Chris. 1506 01:12:37,485 --> 01:12:39,885 [Chris] Look at Whiplash peering over the top, 1507 01:12:40,085 --> 01:12:41,295 looking at its prey, like, 1508 01:12:41,495 --> 01:12:42,955 - "Hey, do you wanna come down here and play?" - [referee] Ten! 1509 01:12:43,155 --> 01:12:44,295 - Nine! - [Chris] Oh. 1510 01:12:44,495 --> 01:12:45,775 - Eight! Seven! - [Kenny] Yeah, this is gonna be a knockout. 1511 01:12:45,975 --> 01:12:46,885 - My goodness. - [referee] Six! 1512 01:12:47,085 --> 01:12:48,505 - [Chris] Oh, what a disaster... - [referee] Five! 1513 01:12:48,705 --> 01:12:49,605 - Four! - ...for Beta. 1514 01:12:49,805 --> 01:12:50,745 - That is gonna be... - [referee] Three! 1515 01:12:50,945 --> 01:12:53,225 - ...a long flight home. - [referee] Two! One! 1516 01:12:53,425 --> 01:12:54,575 Knockout! 1517 01:12:54,775 --> 01:12:55,725 - Whiplash, winners. - [crowd cheering] 1518 01:12:57,375 --> 01:12:58,345 All right, let's kick out. 1519 01:13:06,245 --> 01:13:09,025 [Chris] Well, Kenny, the number 13 seed's soul 1520 01:13:09,225 --> 01:13:11,815 just left its body there in the BattleBox. 1521 01:13:12,015 --> 01:13:13,535 What the heck happened to Beta? 1522 01:13:13,735 --> 01:13:15,465 [Kenny] Oh, boy, what a way to go. 1523 01:13:15,665 --> 01:13:18,365 Credit to Matty Vasquez for a perfect start, 1524 01:13:18,565 --> 01:13:20,085 dodged the box rush, 1525 01:13:20,285 --> 01:13:24,055 got underneath Beta and bullied it onto the upper deck. 1526 01:13:24,255 --> 01:13:26,085 And I'm not sure if it was a signal issue 1527 01:13:26,285 --> 01:13:28,675 or a result of that hard shot from Whiplash, 1528 01:13:28,875 --> 01:13:30,955 but Beta just died, Chris. 1529 01:13:31,155 --> 01:13:34,335 That's my professional analysis, Beta just died. 1530 01:13:34,535 --> 01:13:37,025 I'm not sure how else to say it. 1531 01:13:37,225 --> 01:13:38,715 [Chris] Well, a pretty shocking exit 1532 01:13:38,915 --> 01:13:41,435 for John Reid and his iconic hammerbot. 1533 01:13:41,635 --> 01:13:42,825 Whiplash is moving on. 1534 01:13:43,375 --> 01:13:44,895 [crowd cheering] 1535 01:13:45,865 --> 01:13:46,885 You guys can do this. 1536 01:13:47,085 --> 01:13:48,535 All right, it was nice to finally meet you as well. 1537 01:13:48,735 --> 01:13:49,645 And you too. 1538 01:13:49,845 --> 01:13:52,125 [Chris] So, Matty Vasquez handles his business, 1539 01:13:52,325 --> 01:13:57,025 and Whiplash advances to the Round of 16 completely unscathed, 1540 01:13:57,225 --> 01:13:59,055 where it will face Hydra, Kenny. 1541 01:13:59,255 --> 01:14:00,365 That one ought to be a good one. 1542 01:14:00,565 --> 01:14:03,745 [Kenny] A legendary flipper, a legendary control bot. 1543 01:14:03,945 --> 01:14:05,295 That's my kind of matchup. 1544 01:14:05,495 --> 01:14:09,535 In the meantime, it ends so abruptly for John Reid and Beta. 1545 01:14:09,735 --> 01:14:13,465 [Kenny] I know we both admire his passion for the sport, 63-years young. 1546 01:14:13,665 --> 01:14:15,585 Hopefully, he's back next season. 1547 01:14:17,105 --> 01:14:20,575 [Chris] Okay, coming up, it is the final fight of the evening, 1548 01:14:20,775 --> 01:14:24,025 and the final puzzle piece of the opening round, 1549 01:14:24,225 --> 01:14:27,405 a clash between a quarterfinalist and semifinalist 1550 01:14:27,595 --> 01:14:28,745 from last season. 1551 01:14:28,945 --> 01:14:31,265 Two of the most brilliant builders in the field. 1552 01:14:31,465 --> 01:14:33,645 Only one will survive. 1553 01:14:33,845 --> 01:14:35,125 Aren Hill and Blip 1554 01:14:35,325 --> 01:14:38,815 - collide with Jamison Go and SawBlaze. - [crowd cheers] 1555 01:14:39,015 --> 01:14:40,135 [Chris] That's next. 1556 01:14:44,965 --> 01:14:46,755 [crowd cheers] 1557 01:14:49,935 --> 01:14:52,645 We are back on BattleBots World Championship VII, 1558 01:14:52,845 --> 01:14:57,125 and we have officially reached the final fight of the round of 32. 1559 01:14:57,325 --> 01:15:02,555 It's the 25 seed, Blip, versus the 8 seed, SawBlaze. 1560 01:15:05,275 --> 01:15:09,645 For two years, Jamison Go, the captain of SawBlaze, has been waiting, 1561 01:15:09,845 --> 01:15:12,155 waiting to get back at Aren Hill. 1562 01:15:12,355 --> 01:15:14,465 Of course, Aren Hill has created Blip, 1563 01:15:14,665 --> 01:15:17,885 but we're talking about a fight against Tantrum in the quarterfinals. 1564 01:15:18,085 --> 01:15:20,125 A lot of people thought SawBlaze was gonna win it. 1565 01:15:20,325 --> 01:15:21,745 Instead, it was Tantrum. 1566 01:15:21,945 --> 01:15:24,365 That catapult was them on their amazing run. 1567 01:15:24,565 --> 01:15:26,675 A year later, they end up hoisting the Giant Nut, 1568 01:15:26,875 --> 01:15:27,745 and Jamison's been sitting there 1569 01:15:27,945 --> 01:15:31,025 - going, "Really? Really? - [chuckles] 1570 01:15:31,225 --> 01:15:32,225 Could have been me." 1571 01:15:32,425 --> 01:15:36,265 Yeah, Jamison Go holding a grudge over losing? No. 1572 01:15:36,465 --> 01:15:38,845 Listen, he got bullied around in that fight with Tantrum. 1573 01:15:39,045 --> 01:15:41,225 Now he's coming off that loss to HYDRA. 1574 01:15:41,425 --> 01:15:45,225 In fact, Jamison has never beaten a flipper in his career 1575 01:15:45,425 --> 01:15:47,125 so this is a major hurdle, 1576 01:15:47,325 --> 01:15:50,985 but SawBlaze has looked unstoppable for most of this season. 1577 01:15:51,185 --> 01:15:53,405 Blip needs to channel its inner Tantrum 1578 01:15:53,595 --> 01:15:55,725 and have a championship-caliber fight. 1579 01:15:56,825 --> 01:15:59,025 I love the first version of Blip. 1580 01:15:59,225 --> 01:16:01,025 I mean, what a great run they went on. 1581 01:16:01,225 --> 01:16:03,405 Their flipper bot, it's a ton of fun to watch. 1582 01:16:03,595 --> 01:16:06,505 I haven't felt like we've seen the best of Blip this year. 1583 01:16:06,705 --> 01:16:10,195 You know, it is durable, it's very stocky, it's low to the ground, 1584 01:16:10,395 --> 01:16:12,955 and, remember, it's nearly identical to Tantrum. 1585 01:16:13,155 --> 01:16:15,505 In fact, the drive is even more powerful, 1586 01:16:15,705 --> 01:16:19,225 but it's a flipper and it's supposed to flip. 1587 01:16:19,425 --> 01:16:22,335 Haven't really [chuckling] seen the big flip that we saw last season, so... 1588 01:16:22,535 --> 01:16:23,605 - Still waiting. - Yeah. 1589 01:16:23,805 --> 01:16:25,965 - See if we get something tonight. Faruq? - [crowd cheers] 1590 01:16:32,625 --> 01:16:36,715 In the red square, from Mountain View, California, 1591 01:16:36,915 --> 01:16:38,405 how you gonna beat this robot? 1592 01:16:38,595 --> 01:16:39,405 How, Sway? 1593 01:16:39,595 --> 01:16:40,845 You ain't got the answers, man. 1594 01:16:41,045 --> 01:16:42,465 You ain't got the answers. 1595 01:16:42,665 --> 01:16:45,955 Prepare to flip with Blip! 1596 01:16:46,155 --> 01:16:48,035 [crowd cheers] 1597 01:16:49,935 --> 01:16:52,465 - Woo! Woo! - [crowd continues cheering] 1598 01:16:52,665 --> 01:16:57,225 [Chris] A 2-and-2 record and an unexpected 25 seed for Team Blip, 1599 01:16:57,425 --> 01:16:59,675 Captain Aren Hill hoping this is the moment 1600 01:16:59,875 --> 01:17:02,845 his little blue bot returns to form. 1601 01:17:03,045 --> 01:17:03,605 [Kenny] Absolutely. 1602 01:17:03,805 --> 01:17:05,195 Remember, Blip won the award 1603 01:17:05,395 --> 01:17:08,815 for best design last season because of its flywheel flipper. 1604 01:17:09,015 --> 01:17:11,505 Just hasn't matched last year's output. 1605 01:17:11,705 --> 01:17:13,815 Added those sharp piano key forks 1606 01:17:14,015 --> 01:17:16,085 Aren mentioned in last week's post-show. 1607 01:17:16,285 --> 01:17:19,245 If Blip can get under SawBlaze, anything can happen. 1608 01:17:24,275 --> 01:17:26,245 [crowd chanting] Blip! Blip! Blip! 1609 01:17:28,035 --> 01:17:31,675 In the blue square, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1610 01:17:31,875 --> 01:17:35,605 he came, he saw, he sawed some more. 1611 01:17:35,805 --> 01:17:39,035 - Give it up for SawBlaze! - [crowd cheers] 1612 01:17:43,175 --> 01:17:44,535 [cheers] 1613 01:17:44,735 --> 01:17:45,915 [Chris] SawBlaze... 1614 01:17:46,115 --> 01:17:48,575 - ...always on the cusp of greatness. - [cheering continues] 1615 01:17:48,775 --> 01:17:51,405 A tremendous qualifying round at 3-and-1, 1616 01:17:51,595 --> 01:17:53,955 the lone loss to HYDRA. 1617 01:17:54,155 --> 01:17:56,885 Kenny, I'm asking, is this J-mo's year? 1618 01:17:57,085 --> 01:17:58,775 [Kenny] He's definitely got the bot to do it. 1619 01:17:58,975 --> 01:18:00,815 SawBlaze drives with precision. 1620 01:18:01,015 --> 01:18:03,715 Its hammer saw literally rips holes in bots. 1621 01:18:03,915 --> 01:18:07,055 The configurations are so smart, purposeful. 1622 01:18:07,255 --> 01:18:08,605 - If Jamison can take down - [all chanting] SawBlaze! SawBlaze! 1623 01:18:08,805 --> 01:18:10,535 something as well engineered as Blip, 1624 01:18:10,735 --> 01:18:13,265 that's a hell of a way to kick off his run for the night. 1625 01:18:13,465 --> 01:18:15,105 [chanting continues] SawBlaze! SawBlaze! 1626 01:18:20,345 --> 01:18:21,315 [man shouting] Come on! 1627 01:18:22,315 --> 01:18:24,275 [crowd cheers] 1628 01:18:27,315 --> 01:18:31,915 I've faced Jamison Go before when I was driving Tantrum back in season five. 1629 01:18:32,115 --> 01:18:33,025 Got the better of him then. 1630 01:18:33,225 --> 01:18:34,605 Gonna try to get the better of him this time. 1631 01:18:34,805 --> 01:18:35,915 I'm really looking forward to using 1632 01:18:36,115 --> 01:18:38,745 the straight-up maneuverability and acceleration of Blip. 1633 01:18:38,945 --> 01:18:40,985 I think we have one of the best drive trains in the entire field, 1634 01:18:41,185 --> 01:18:42,715 so I want to avoid those head-to-heads 1635 01:18:42,915 --> 01:18:44,295 and manage to get a side scoop, 1636 01:18:44,495 --> 01:18:47,575 an angle scoop on SawBlaze to get that first flip in. 1637 01:18:47,775 --> 01:18:50,885 Once I get the first flip in, it gets him off kilter, gets him on the back foot, 1638 01:18:51,085 --> 01:18:52,535 and just never let him get planted again. 1639 01:18:52,735 --> 01:18:56,465 We have a strong feeling they're going to run their piano hinge forks. 1640 01:18:56,665 --> 01:18:58,155 We equipped our sharpest set, 1641 01:18:58,355 --> 01:19:02,195 which is a, actually, a very narrow fork as opposed to our wider foot. 1642 01:19:02,395 --> 01:19:03,605 It should give us the best chance 1643 01:19:03,805 --> 01:19:06,025 of actually getting underneath theirs, 1644 01:19:06,225 --> 01:19:09,265 and actually, potentially, damaging theirs simply by contacting it. 1645 01:19:09,465 --> 01:19:10,985 That's how durable, that's how sharp these are. 1646 01:19:11,185 --> 01:19:13,915 The blade is brand new and it's very, very sharp. 1647 01:19:14,115 --> 01:19:15,435 We're putting on our best clothes 1648 01:19:15,635 --> 01:19:17,245 for our first outing in the round of 32. 1649 01:19:20,585 --> 01:19:22,225 - Good to go. - Good to go. 1650 01:19:22,425 --> 01:19:24,065 - Okie-dokie. - [man] Good to go. 1651 01:19:25,485 --> 01:19:27,585 - [robot voice] Robots activate. - [crowd cheers] 1652 01:19:36,555 --> 01:19:42,715 [Chris] Aren Hill, Jamison Go. A big name is about to fall. 1653 01:19:42,915 --> 01:19:45,055 Can Blip find the Championship mojo 1654 01:19:45,255 --> 01:19:49,505 that led its sister team, Tantrum, all the way to the Giant Nut? 1655 01:19:49,705 --> 01:19:54,055 Or will SawBlaze slash and burn its way to the round of 16? 1656 01:19:54,255 --> 01:19:57,795 We will have the fight asBattleBots continues. 1657 01:20:01,895 --> 01:20:03,685 [crowd cheers] 1658 01:20:06,965 --> 01:20:08,265 [Chris] Welcome back to theBattleBots 1659 01:20:08,465 --> 01:20:10,365 World Championship VII Tournament, 1660 01:20:10,565 --> 01:20:14,025 where there is only one final spot in the round of 16 1661 01:20:14,225 --> 01:20:16,055 waiting to be claimed. 1662 01:20:16,255 --> 01:20:18,535 Will Blip rediscover its magic, 1663 01:20:18,735 --> 01:20:22,225 or is this just the first stop on the SawBlaze Express? 1664 01:20:22,425 --> 01:20:24,315 [crowd continues cheering] 1665 01:20:34,825 --> 01:20:36,825 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 1666 01:20:53,965 --> 01:20:56,575 [alarm beeps] 1667 01:20:56,775 --> 01:20:58,585 - [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! - [crowd cheers] 1668 01:20:59,445 --> 01:21:01,815 Both teams feeling each other out. 1669 01:21:02,015 --> 01:21:04,405 Blip tries to get under SawBlaze but can't. 1670 01:21:04,595 --> 01:21:08,435 Successful that time, though, but doesn't have the chance to flip Jamison Go's bot. 1671 01:21:08,635 --> 01:21:10,915 [Kenny] Yeah, good job by J-mo to free himself there. 1672 01:21:11,115 --> 01:21:15,085 Gonna be tough for Aren Hill to get under those long forks on SawBlaze. 1673 01:21:15,285 --> 01:21:17,225 [Chris] Blip tried to attack J-mo's flank. 1674 01:21:17,425 --> 01:21:19,335 - Now rams him into the side of the arena... - [crowd exclaims] 1675 01:21:19,535 --> 01:21:22,775 but takes a shot from that 100lbs pulverize, too. 1676 01:21:22,975 --> 01:21:24,605 [Kenny] Neither team's fired their weapon yet. 1677 01:21:24,805 --> 01:21:26,155 Both drivers very selective... 1678 01:21:26,355 --> 01:21:27,465 - ...but, uh-oh... - [crowd cheers] 1679 01:21:27,665 --> 01:21:29,775 - ...SawBlaze gets flipped on its... Wow! - [Chris] Oh! 1680 01:21:29,975 --> 01:21:31,955 [Kenny] Great shot there by Jamison Go. 1681 01:21:32,155 --> 01:21:33,405 [Chris] I don't think he's done, Kenny. 1682 01:21:33,595 --> 01:21:35,955 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Oh, there comes that hammer saw. 1683 01:21:36,155 --> 01:21:38,915 - [crowd cheers] - [Chris] Uh-oh, Blip is mangled. 1684 01:21:39,115 --> 01:21:40,915 - [Chris] Oh, brutal! - [Kenny] Oh! 1685 01:21:41,115 --> 01:21:42,365 [Kenny] Yeah, this is not good. 1686 01:21:42,565 --> 01:21:45,125 - You do not want Jamison Go to get underneath you. - [Chris] Oh! 1687 01:21:45,325 --> 01:21:47,605 [Chris] SawBlaze's getting that flamethrower fired up. 1688 01:21:47,805 --> 01:21:50,985 - Went after another shot with that hammer saw instead. - [crowd exclaims] 1689 01:21:51,185 --> 01:21:52,675 [Kenny] Jamison Go doing a good job 1690 01:21:52,875 --> 01:21:55,125 keeping that dustpan squared up to Blip. 1691 01:21:55,325 --> 01:21:57,645 Really controlling the fight so far. 1692 01:21:57,845 --> 01:21:59,675 [Chris] Blip just doesn't look normal. 1693 01:21:59,875 --> 01:22:02,125 [Kenny] Aren Hill just can't seem to find an edge. 1694 01:22:02,325 --> 01:22:04,465 - Uh-oh. - [Chris] Oh, man, SawBlaze... 1695 01:22:04,665 --> 01:22:06,505 - [Kenny] Oh! - the great control bot 1696 01:22:06,705 --> 01:22:09,505 - [man shouting] Yeah! - using that hammer saw right in front of us. 1697 01:22:09,705 --> 01:22:11,535 [Kenny] He may start to get that flame going as well. 1698 01:22:11,735 --> 01:22:13,985 How about Blip coming back there, though? 1699 01:22:14,185 --> 01:22:16,265 [Chris] Blip has just got to get under him. He's got him. 1700 01:22:16,465 --> 01:22:17,775 - [crowd exclaims] - [Chris] Can he get a flip? 1701 01:22:17,975 --> 01:22:18,715 He cannot. 1702 01:22:18,915 --> 01:22:20,335 [Kenny] And he'll have to capitalize 1703 01:22:20,535 --> 01:22:21,885 on that situation, Chris. 1704 01:22:22,085 --> 01:22:23,295 He's playing from behind. 1705 01:22:23,495 --> 01:22:26,505 A single flip could disable Jamison Go's hammer saw, 1706 01:22:26,705 --> 01:22:29,415 so Aren can't be shy with that trigger finger. 1707 01:22:30,245 --> 01:22:31,335 [Chris] He said part of his goal 1708 01:22:31,535 --> 01:22:33,085 - is to upright Jamison Go... - [Kenny] Oh! 1709 01:22:33,285 --> 01:22:35,155 but Go's not flipped. 1710 01:22:35,355 --> 01:22:37,465 - Oh, he takes him into the screws on the upper deck - [crowd exclaims] 1711 01:22:37,665 --> 01:22:39,845 and continues to deliver shots. 1712 01:22:40,045 --> 01:22:43,675 [Kenny] Blip has yet to get a significant flip on SawBlaze. 1713 01:22:43,875 --> 01:22:47,365 - SawBlaze is dominating the weapon game here. - [Chris] Oh! 1714 01:22:47,565 --> 01:22:49,505 [Chris] Approaching the one minute mark. 1715 01:22:49,705 --> 01:22:51,955 [Kenny] Well, Aren Hill, clearly, has got the more nimble bot, 1716 01:22:52,155 --> 01:22:54,865 but Jamison Go just won't let him get around to the sides. 1717 01:22:56,655 --> 01:22:59,775 - [Chris] Blip trying to spin out of damage's way. - [crowd exclaims] 1718 01:22:59,975 --> 01:23:01,405 [Chris] Oh, man! 1719 01:23:01,595 --> 01:23:04,195 [Kenny] Blip has taken some huge overhead shots. 1720 01:23:04,395 --> 01:23:06,375 Their top armor is all torn up. 1721 01:23:07,625 --> 01:23:09,125 [Chris] But, here we go. 1722 01:23:09,325 --> 01:23:13,335 Oh, being moved by Jamison Go to get off Blip's launchpad. 1723 01:23:13,535 --> 01:23:15,085 - [Kenny] Aren Hill has to stop hesitating. - [Chris] Oh! 1724 01:23:15,285 --> 01:23:19,195 [Kenny] Jamison Go is gonna keep making him pay for those mistakes. 1725 01:23:19,395 --> 01:23:21,265 - [crowd exclaims] - [Chris] Oh, look at that shot. 1726 01:23:21,465 --> 01:23:24,105 SawBlaze just throwing his opponent around the box. 1727 01:23:26,175 --> 01:23:28,295 Now, this is really impressive. 1728 01:23:28,495 --> 01:23:30,125 The fact that Aren Hill's still around 1729 01:23:30,325 --> 01:23:34,715 with less than 30 seconds to go, but what can he do? 1730 01:23:34,915 --> 01:23:36,365 - [shouting] Yeah! Yeah! - [Kenny] Well, the flipper hasn't worked the way 1731 01:23:36,565 --> 01:23:37,915 he's wanted it to, Chris, 1732 01:23:38,115 --> 01:23:41,775 but I do know that Jamison Go is taking advantage of his opportunities. 1733 01:23:41,975 --> 01:23:43,005 Aren Hill has not. 1734 01:23:44,005 --> 01:23:45,465 [Chris] Those are just brutal shots, 1735 01:23:45,665 --> 01:23:47,505 - in the meantime, by SawBlaze. - [timer beeps] 1736 01:23:47,705 --> 01:23:49,435 This one's gonna end up going the distance. 1737 01:23:49,635 --> 01:23:52,505 Anything from Blip? Anything? 1738 01:23:52,705 --> 01:23:55,265 - [crowd] Four, three... - [Chris] Not one flip in this one... 1739 01:23:55,465 --> 01:23:58,195 - [crowd] ...two, one! [cheers] - [Chris] ...and SawBlaze dominated 1740 01:23:58,395 --> 01:23:59,555 from start to finish. 1741 01:24:03,205 --> 01:24:04,465 [indistinct] 1742 01:24:04,665 --> 01:24:06,265 [Chris] So, after three minutes of action, 1743 01:24:06,465 --> 01:24:08,955 we will head to the judge's scorecards. 1744 01:24:09,155 --> 01:24:10,715 - [crowd chanting] SawBlaze! SawBlaze! - Good luck, guys. 1745 01:24:10,915 --> 01:24:11,485 J-mo. 1746 01:24:16,795 --> 01:24:17,435 [Chris] Well, Kenny, 1747 01:24:17,635 --> 01:24:18,985 about a dozen strikes 1748 01:24:19,185 --> 01:24:20,885 with the hammer saw for SawBlaze, 1749 01:24:21,085 --> 01:24:24,085 and a total of zero flips for Blip. 1750 01:24:24,285 --> 01:24:26,915 [Kenny] Yeah, and watching some of these shots again in slow-motion, 1751 01:24:27,115 --> 01:24:30,605 I think Blip may have lost function to that flipper earlier 1752 01:24:30,805 --> 01:24:32,465 than we gave Aren credit for. 1753 01:24:32,665 --> 01:24:34,915 Look at how deep J-mo's weapon goes. 1754 01:24:35,115 --> 01:24:38,155 No amount of a plate of armor is going to stop that. 1755 01:24:38,355 --> 01:24:40,155 [Chris] And, hey, functional flipper or not, 1756 01:24:40,355 --> 01:24:43,295 Jamison Go didn't really give Aren Hill many opportunities 1757 01:24:43,495 --> 01:24:45,335 to even fire his weapon. 1758 01:24:45,535 --> 01:24:47,955 [Kenny] Yeah, utilized those long forks masterfully, 1759 01:24:48,155 --> 01:24:50,955 and even used the retracted hammer saw as protection 1760 01:24:51,155 --> 01:24:53,645 when Blip did get around to his backside. 1761 01:24:53,845 --> 01:24:56,025 Just a dominant performance from Jamison Go 1762 01:24:56,225 --> 01:24:58,365 and the number eight seed, SawBlaze. 1763 01:24:58,565 --> 01:25:00,795 - [crowd cheers] - [Chris] Let's make it official. 1764 01:25:02,485 --> 01:25:04,645 The results from the judges are in. 1765 01:25:04,845 --> 01:25:06,825 [crowd cheers] 1766 01:25:08,485 --> 01:25:11,795 The winner, by unanimous decision, is... 1767 01:25:13,205 --> 01:25:14,935 [crowd murmurs] 1768 01:25:16,515 --> 01:25:18,575 - SawBlaze! - [crowd cheers] 1769 01:25:18,775 --> 01:25:20,895 Yeah! Yeah! 1770 01:25:21,445 --> 01:25:23,005 - Whoo! - Yeah! 1771 01:25:28,655 --> 01:25:29,485 Whoo! 1772 01:25:32,105 --> 01:25:34,055 Jamison Go, congratulations. 1773 01:25:34,255 --> 01:25:36,915 Was that as dominant as you have been this season, 1774 01:25:37,115 --> 01:25:39,915 from start to finish, against a really good robot? 1775 01:25:40,115 --> 01:25:41,745 Well, I feel like we needed a really strong win 1776 01:25:41,945 --> 01:25:43,465 to pick us up after the HYDRA loss, 1777 01:25:43,665 --> 01:25:44,775 so I think this is a great start 1778 01:25:44,975 --> 01:25:45,675 to the tournament, 1779 01:25:45,875 --> 01:25:47,155 and my voice is completely gone. 1780 01:25:47,355 --> 01:25:49,365 - [all chuckle] - [crowd cheers] 1781 01:25:49,565 --> 01:25:52,465 [Chris] Well, you're now on to the round of 16 to face Monsoon... 1782 01:25:52,665 --> 01:25:56,055 - ...which upset Cobalt earlier tonight. - [crowd cheers] 1783 01:25:56,255 --> 01:25:58,405 What has you worried about that at first blush? 1784 01:25:58,595 --> 01:26:00,125 I don't know, I'm kind of looking forward to that one 1785 01:26:00,325 --> 01:26:02,775 because I have a bone to pick with them in 2018. 1786 01:26:02,975 --> 01:26:06,035 - [crowd exclaims] - Oh, do tell! 1787 01:26:07,035 --> 01:26:08,775 Oh, simply, they beat us... 1788 01:26:08,975 --> 01:26:10,085 - ...so we're gonna beat 'em back. - [chuckles] 1789 01:26:10,285 --> 01:26:11,505 - Oh, I-- - Not too complicated. 1790 01:26:11,705 --> 01:26:13,225 - Not that complicated. - Okay, good. I mean, I-- 1791 01:26:13,425 --> 01:26:16,405 Just like fighting Aren, where he beat me, like, two years ago, 1792 01:26:16,595 --> 01:26:21,815 and so, fighting Aren, of course, and his whole team, really ingenious designers, 1793 01:26:22,015 --> 01:26:23,575 and they prepared very, very well, 1794 01:26:23,775 --> 01:26:25,745 so now we're 1-and-1. 1795 01:26:25,945 --> 01:26:27,405 [all laugh] 1796 01:26:27,595 --> 01:26:28,535 Well, congratulations. 1797 01:26:28,735 --> 01:26:30,195 We'll see you in the round of 16, Jamison. 1798 01:26:30,395 --> 01:26:31,755 - [crowd cheers] - Thank you. 1799 01:26:40,515 --> 01:26:42,985 [Chris] Yeah, Kenny, this was a rough matchup for Blip. 1800 01:26:43,185 --> 01:26:46,985 SawBlaze is just so fast and so dominant. 1801 01:26:47,185 --> 01:26:49,405 [Kenny] The weapon, the armor, the drive, 1802 01:26:49,595 --> 01:26:53,295 everything is working right now for Jamison Go and his squad. 1803 01:26:53,495 --> 01:26:56,465 The SawBlaze Express rolls on, Chris. 1804 01:26:56,665 --> 01:26:59,295 [Chris] Next stop, a round of 16 matchup 1805 01:26:59,495 --> 01:27:02,205 - where the surging Monsoon awaits. - [crowd cheers] 1806 01:27:03,205 --> 01:27:05,225 All right, make sure you don't go anywhere 1807 01:27:05,425 --> 01:27:09,535 because, coming up next, it is our post-game show here at the round of 32 1808 01:27:09,735 --> 01:27:12,845 as we continue on with the Road To The Giant Nut. 1809 01:27:13,045 --> 01:27:16,155 That's right, Anna Zolnikov, the captain of team RIPperoni, 1810 01:27:16,355 --> 01:27:17,845 which was eliminated tonight, 1811 01:27:18,045 --> 01:27:21,265 will join us as we do a bot-topsy on her pizza, 1812 01:27:21,465 --> 01:27:24,055 and also, we'll look ahead to the round of 16... 1813 01:27:24,255 --> 01:27:26,775 - ...as HUGE will be taking on MaDCatTer. - [crowd cheers] 1814 01:27:26,975 --> 01:27:30,225 That means that Jonathan Schultz and Martin Mason 1815 01:27:30,425 --> 01:27:32,155 will be joining us for a live interview 1816 01:27:32,355 --> 01:27:33,915 to talk trash about each other. 1817 01:27:34,115 --> 01:27:36,265 - [crowd cheers] - That and more coming your way 1818 01:27:36,465 --> 01:27:37,955 on the Road To The Giant Nut. 1819 01:27:38,155 --> 01:27:40,755 - It's our post-game show. Don't go anywhere. - [crowd cheers] 1820 01:27:47,795 --> 01:27:49,585 [crowd cheers] 1821 01:28:02,865 --> 01:28:03,515 Come on. 1822 01:28:04,245 --> 01:28:05,335 Come on. 1823 01:28:05,535 --> 01:28:08,535 Welcome back to the BattleBots Road To The Giant Nut, 1824 01:28:08,735 --> 01:28:10,265 as we officially have wrapped up 1825 01:28:10,465 --> 01:28:11,675 the round of 32. 1826 01:28:11,875 --> 01:28:13,025 What a night it was, Kenny, right? 1827 01:28:13,225 --> 01:28:15,915 We had five of the eight fights were decided, 1828 01:28:16,115 --> 01:28:17,155 and won by the lower. 1829 01:28:17,355 --> 01:28:18,405 - It was crazy out there. - Yeah, unbelievable. 1830 01:28:18,595 --> 01:28:20,605 When you have the hardest hitting machines in the world 1831 01:28:20,805 --> 01:28:23,155 that weigh 250lbs, anything can happen. 1832 01:28:23,355 --> 01:28:25,265 - You guys ready for a crazy post-game show? - [crowd cheers] 1833 01:28:25,465 --> 01:28:27,675 We've got Anna Zolnikov. 1834 01:28:27,875 --> 01:28:30,055 She's, of course, the captain of RIPperoni, 1835 01:28:30,255 --> 01:28:32,155 which was, unfortunately, eliminated tonight. 1836 01:28:32,355 --> 01:28:34,955 - We've got Jonathan Schultz, the captain of HUGE... - [crowd murmurs] 1837 01:28:35,155 --> 01:28:37,815 ...Martin Mason, the captain of MaDCatTer. 1838 01:28:38,015 --> 01:28:39,935 Yeah! 1839 01:28:40,555 --> 01:28:41,505 They're ready to join us. 1840 01:28:41,705 --> 01:28:43,915 They'll talk about their round of 16 matchup. 1841 01:28:44,115 --> 01:28:45,195 But first, 1842 01:28:45,395 --> 01:28:47,445 Kenny, talk to us about who impressed you tonight. 1843 01:28:48,175 --> 01:28:49,195 [Kenny] Definitely Minotaur, 1844 01:28:49,395 --> 01:28:51,465 holding strong as the number one seed. 1845 01:28:51,665 --> 01:28:54,295 They've got a championship aura around them. 1846 01:28:54,495 --> 01:28:55,605 How about Monsoon 1847 01:28:55,805 --> 01:28:58,435 - with the biggest win of its career? - [Chris] Oh, yeah. 1848 01:28:58,635 --> 01:29:01,815 [Kenny] HYDRA nearly launching DeathRoll into the ceiling. 1849 01:29:02,015 --> 01:29:04,125 Ribbot looks like it's back, 1850 01:29:04,325 --> 01:29:06,745 but, Chris, Black Dragon. 1851 01:29:06,945 --> 01:29:08,795 - [crowd cheers] - [Chris] Yeah, what a performance. 1852 01:29:12,685 --> 01:29:14,335 Kenny Florian, you tell us all the time, 1853 01:29:14,535 --> 01:29:17,465 these fights are won back in the pits. 1854 01:29:17,665 --> 01:29:20,505 Our cameras caught up with the Brazilians a little earlier. 1855 01:29:20,705 --> 01:29:21,435 [man chuckles] 1856 01:29:21,635 --> 01:29:23,175 - [man 2] It's on fire! - [man] Yeah! 1857 01:29:44,725 --> 01:29:46,365 [Chris] Massive win for Black Dragon 1858 01:29:46,565 --> 01:29:49,025 as they sent the pizza packing, 1859 01:29:49,225 --> 01:29:54,345 but before RIPperoni departs, we want one final word with the captain. 1860 01:29:57,105 --> 01:29:59,405 She built this amazing bot, 1861 01:29:59,595 --> 01:30:00,605 in part, because the first time I saw it 1862 01:30:00,805 --> 01:30:02,335 I wanted to sink my teeth into it. 1863 01:30:02,535 --> 01:30:05,335 I love pizza, and I love RIPperoni. 1864 01:30:05,535 --> 01:30:09,895 - Put your hands together for Anna Zolnikov. - [crowd applauds] 1865 01:30:13,445 --> 01:30:15,965 - [Chris] Delivery time! - [chuckles] 1866 01:30:18,345 --> 01:30:20,845 - [Chris] Hello, Anna! - Hi. You guys ordered a pizza? 1867 01:30:21,045 --> 01:30:22,265 - We did. - [chuckles] 1868 01:30:22,465 --> 01:30:24,505 - I sure as hell don't want to eat that thing, though. - [chuckles] 1869 01:30:24,705 --> 01:30:28,985 Okay, so, unfortunately, your season came to an end against Black Dragon. 1870 01:30:29,185 --> 01:30:31,465 First of all, how's the bot feeling? Are you okay in there? 1871 01:30:31,665 --> 01:30:32,885 The bot is feeling okay. 1872 01:30:33,085 --> 01:30:34,775 The firmware needs a little bit of an update 1873 01:30:34,975 --> 01:30:36,435 and a few connectors got unplugged... 1874 01:30:36,635 --> 01:30:39,575 - ...but, otherwise, the bot's in really good shape. - [Chris] I know. 1875 01:30:39,775 --> 01:30:41,465 I got to tell you, it doesn't look like it was in a fight, 1876 01:30:41,665 --> 01:30:42,985 and it certainly didn't look like it lost. 1877 01:30:43,185 --> 01:30:45,675 - So, we're gonna do a bot-topsy. - [Anna chuckles] 1878 01:30:45,875 --> 01:30:48,365 - I'm not a doctor. I don't play one on TV. - [chuckles] 1879 01:30:48,565 --> 01:30:51,025 I'm actually just, kind of, a mediocre television host anyway... 1880 01:30:51,225 --> 01:30:53,465 - [all chuckle] - ...but if there's one thing that we can look at 1881 01:30:53,665 --> 01:30:57,265 that you say, "That's not working," what are you pointing toward? 1882 01:30:57,465 --> 01:31:01,435 Um... Well, we all saw that the motor came off of the flywheel, 1883 01:31:01,635 --> 01:31:03,405 but the flywheel concept itself 1884 01:31:03,595 --> 01:31:05,265 was working really well during the fight. 1885 01:31:05,465 --> 01:31:07,435 So, basically, the way RIPperoni works 1886 01:31:07,635 --> 01:31:10,335 is this hoop spins in this direction, 1887 01:31:10,535 --> 01:31:13,125 but the flywheel spins in the opposite direction, 1888 01:31:13,325 --> 01:31:15,195 so we're cancelling the angular momentum 1889 01:31:15,395 --> 01:31:17,845 by spinning a smaller flywheel very fast 1890 01:31:18,045 --> 01:31:20,155 - in the opposite direction from the weapon. - [man cheers] 1891 01:31:20,355 --> 01:31:22,085 [Kenny] We were talking to Nick Mabey from team End Game, 1892 01:31:22,285 --> 01:31:25,745 and he said that your flywheel is, like, a massive innovation, 1893 01:31:25,945 --> 01:31:27,715 and he said that he sees that being used 1894 01:31:27,915 --> 01:31:29,775 by a lot of other teams in the future. 1895 01:31:29,975 --> 01:31:30,815 What do you say to that? 1896 01:31:31,015 --> 01:31:33,465 I definitely think it's a possibility. 1897 01:31:33,665 --> 01:31:35,715 The reason that it hasn't really been done before 1898 01:31:35,915 --> 01:31:38,155 is that it's hard to find 25lbs of weight 1899 01:31:38,355 --> 01:31:40,505 to come out of your robot somewhere else. 1900 01:31:40,705 --> 01:31:43,195 But we were able to do it by having a steel skeleton 1901 01:31:43,395 --> 01:31:45,715 and billet machine UHMW chassis... 1902 01:31:45,915 --> 01:31:48,335 - ...so it's a very bouncy, tough plastic... - [Kenny] Wow. 1903 01:31:48,535 --> 01:31:51,155 ...and that's how we got the 25lbs for the flywheel. 1904 01:31:51,355 --> 01:31:53,345 What got you interested in wanting to do this stuff? 1905 01:31:54,205 --> 01:31:55,575 Seeing big hits on BattleBots. 1906 01:31:55,775 --> 01:31:56,505 - [Kenny chuckles] - [crowd cheers] 1907 01:31:56,705 --> 01:31:57,535 [Chris] Is that what it was? 1908 01:31:57,735 --> 01:31:58,845 - You were like, "I got to do this." - Yeah. 1909 01:31:59,045 --> 01:32:01,535 My high school robotics club did BattleBots, 1910 01:32:01,735 --> 01:32:05,085 and I walked in one day, saw how cool it was, and never left. 1911 01:32:05,285 --> 01:32:07,465 - So, did you watch the show in high school? - Yeah. 1912 01:32:07,665 --> 01:32:09,405 Did you think Kenny was not funny then, too? 1913 01:32:09,595 --> 01:32:11,885 - [all laugh] - Right? 1914 01:32:12,085 --> 01:32:13,465 Think he's a little funnier than you. 1915 01:32:13,665 --> 01:32:16,085 - Oh, okay! That's it, have a great night, everybody. - [crowd and Kenny] Oh! 1916 01:32:16,285 --> 01:32:17,985 - Boom! Boom! - Have a great night. 1917 01:32:18,185 --> 01:32:19,465 - That is awesome. - [laughs] 1918 01:32:19,665 --> 01:32:23,685 - I'll see you next week, maybe. - [all laugh] 1919 01:32:26,655 --> 01:32:28,955 What did you learn this year? 1920 01:32:29,155 --> 01:32:31,155 We learned that the bot is really durable. 1921 01:32:31,355 --> 01:32:33,815 We were really worried about this brand new construction 1922 01:32:34,015 --> 01:32:35,465 using steel and plastic together, 1923 01:32:35,665 --> 01:32:38,955 but we went three minutes in every fight that we lost... 1924 01:32:39,155 --> 01:32:42,035 - ...and I'm really proud of that. - [crowd applauds] 1925 01:32:43,345 --> 01:32:45,885 So, I heard that you've got, like, a secret weapon 1926 01:32:46,085 --> 01:32:47,775 that you used with this machine. 1927 01:32:47,975 --> 01:32:50,195 - What is it? - Yes, it's dry ice. 1928 01:32:50,395 --> 01:32:53,125 So, the motor uses a lot of power, 1929 01:32:53,325 --> 01:32:55,085 and in order to keep it from overheating 1930 01:32:55,285 --> 01:32:57,955 we have to cool it with dry ice before every fight. 1931 01:32:58,155 --> 01:32:59,915 - [Chris] Do we have any dry ice? - [crowd cheers] 1932 01:33:00,115 --> 01:33:02,155 - Oh, Bob the Builder'sback! - [crowd cheers] 1933 01:33:02,355 --> 01:33:03,415 - Yeah! - [Kenny laughs] 1934 01:33:05,275 --> 01:33:07,815 [crowd chanting] Bob, Bob, Bob! 1935 01:33:08,015 --> 01:33:09,335 - [Kenny] What have we got? Put those on. - [Chris] Yeah. 1936 01:33:09,535 --> 01:33:11,125 - Should I do this? - Yeah, yeah. 1937 01:33:11,325 --> 01:33:12,775 - Absolutely. Let's do the experiment. - Chris, don't get so excited. 1938 01:33:12,975 --> 01:33:14,505 This isn't a lunch, or a dinner... 1939 01:33:14,705 --> 01:33:15,435 - ...or anything like that. - Okay... 1940 01:33:15,635 --> 01:33:16,645 - It's just dry, okay? - ...you're funny. 1941 01:33:16,845 --> 01:33:17,815 - You guys are a wonderful team. - [Kenny] There you go. 1942 01:33:18,015 --> 01:33:19,125 - Oh! - So, my ice 1943 01:33:19,325 --> 01:33:20,505 - What do I do? - is normally stored 1944 01:33:20,705 --> 01:33:22,915 - at about -100 degrees Fahrenheit. - Right. 1945 01:33:23,115 --> 01:33:25,125 So when you put it in a little bit of water 1946 01:33:25,325 --> 01:33:27,985 it's gonna immediately sublimate, or skip the liquid phase, 1947 01:33:28,185 --> 01:33:29,775 and turn directly into a gas. 1948 01:33:29,975 --> 01:33:31,575 So, do I take a smaller piece, or... 1949 01:33:31,775 --> 01:33:33,885 Uh, just put the whole piece in there... and it should start-- 1950 01:33:34,085 --> 01:33:35,335 - Yeah! - Oh! 1951 01:33:35,535 --> 01:33:36,675 [crowd cheers] 1952 01:33:36,875 --> 01:33:38,775 - Mmm, that smells great. - So, instead of melting 1953 01:33:38,975 --> 01:33:39,915 like normal ice would, 1954 01:33:40,115 --> 01:33:41,575 it just becomes a gas right away, 1955 01:33:41,775 --> 01:33:43,985 and it's gonna super-cool this container here, 1956 01:33:44,185 --> 01:33:45,815 so don't touch the container without gloves. 1957 01:33:46,015 --> 01:33:47,435 It's gonna be really, really cold. 1958 01:33:47,635 --> 01:33:50,465 [Kenny] Oh, so it super-cools the robot before a fight? 1959 01:33:50,665 --> 01:33:53,335 - [Anna] Yeah. - So, it's like I'm baking banana bread. 1960 01:33:53,535 --> 01:33:54,715 - This is great. What do I do with this? - [chuckles] 1961 01:33:54,915 --> 01:33:56,605 - A freezing banana bread. - What do I do with this now? 1962 01:33:56,805 --> 01:33:59,675 So, normally, well, we would usually have a top plate on for this... 1963 01:33:59,875 --> 01:34:01,885 - ...so, basically, our motor is exposed up here. - Right. 1964 01:34:02,085 --> 01:34:04,775 So if we just stack dry ice on top of it, 1965 01:34:04,975 --> 01:34:07,335 the aluminum of the motor just gets really, really cold. 1966 01:34:07,535 --> 01:34:09,335 [Chris] Do you want me to take the ice out and put it on there, 1967 01:34:09,535 --> 01:34:10,675 or is that a stupid thing? 1968 01:34:10,875 --> 01:34:12,575 - No, not with everything exposed like this - Okay. 1969 01:34:12,775 --> 01:34:14,365 - because there's water in there. - Oh, okay, all right. 1970 01:34:14,565 --> 01:34:15,775 - [crowd laughs] - So, yeah, because... 1971 01:34:15,975 --> 01:34:18,335 But we just wanted to show you what happens when you put it in water. 1972 01:34:18,535 --> 01:34:19,575 - [Kenny chuckles] - [Chris] Round of applause 1973 01:34:19,775 --> 01:34:20,775 for the dry ice. Look at this. 1974 01:34:20,975 --> 01:34:22,055 - Good job. - [crowd applauds] 1975 01:34:22,255 --> 01:34:26,505 - This really is wonderful. - Very dry, very icy. 1976 01:34:26,705 --> 01:34:28,505 - [Chris] How much fun did you have this season? - [Anna] All the fun. 1977 01:34:28,705 --> 01:34:29,675 You had all of it? 1978 01:34:29,875 --> 01:34:30,435 - [chuckles] - All of it. 1979 01:34:30,635 --> 01:34:31,465 Like, you didn't leave any 1980 01:34:31,665 --> 01:34:33,055 - for anybody else? - Definitely not. [chuckles] 1981 01:34:33,255 --> 01:34:36,315 And you're, this is coming back for season 8, right? 1982 01:34:36,825 --> 01:34:37,465 I sure hope so. 1983 01:34:37,665 --> 01:34:38,605 Would you have us back? 1984 01:34:38,805 --> 01:34:40,125 - Would you like the pizza back? - [Kenny] Yes! 1985 01:34:40,325 --> 01:34:42,435 [crowd cheers] 1986 01:34:42,635 --> 01:34:45,625 - [crowd chanting] Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! - [Anna chuckles] 1987 01:34:46,755 --> 01:34:48,885 - Oh, yeah! - Yay! 1988 01:34:49,085 --> 01:34:50,055 - Now, this is what - Hey... 1989 01:34:50,255 --> 01:34:51,125 - I'm talking about. - ...don't touch it with gloves. 1990 01:34:51,325 --> 01:34:52,435 - Ohh, it's fresh! - Oh. 1991 01:34:52,635 --> 01:34:53,915 [Chris] This is pepperoni. 1992 01:34:54,115 --> 01:34:56,265 - Where's my dry ice topping that I ordered? - [Kenny and Anna laugh] 1993 01:34:56,465 --> 01:34:57,815 [Chris] That would have been way better. 1994 01:34:58,015 --> 01:35:02,195 - Let's hear for Anna Zolnikov, the captain of RIPperoni. - [crowd cheers] 1995 01:35:02,395 --> 01:35:04,685 - You were amazing this year. Congratulations. - Thank you. 1996 01:35:06,275 --> 01:35:08,295 [Chris] Hey, we got much more coming your way. 1997 01:35:08,495 --> 01:35:12,775 We're gonna be joined by Martin Mason of MaDCatTer, 1998 01:35:12,975 --> 01:35:16,025 getting ready to take on Jonathan Schultz of HUGE. 1999 01:35:16,225 --> 01:35:18,155 They're gonna square off in the round of 16. 2000 01:35:18,355 --> 01:35:21,405 They're gonna talk a ton of trash, I promise. 2001 01:35:21,595 --> 01:35:22,845 - [chuckles] - Yeah! 2002 01:35:23,045 --> 01:35:24,935 - Don't go anywhere. - [crowd cheering continues] 2003 01:35:34,375 --> 01:35:37,085 It is time, right now, for our Bot in Memoriam. 2004 01:35:37,285 --> 01:35:39,065 [crowd titters] 2005 01:35:39,795 --> 01:35:41,505 [Chris] On mechanical wings, 2006 01:35:41,705 --> 01:35:45,895 our fallen friends now soar to the great scrap heap in the sky, 2007 01:35:50,655 --> 01:35:52,985 It's so much more rewarding to do something different. 2008 01:35:53,185 --> 01:35:55,575 When it works, that is an immense reward. 2009 01:35:55,775 --> 01:35:57,555 - There's nothing that can beat that. - [crowd applauds] 2010 01:36:06,445 --> 01:36:08,225 - We made it to the top 32. - [crowd cheers] 2011 01:36:08,425 --> 01:36:10,295 We're really proud of our team. 2012 01:36:10,495 --> 01:36:12,515 Thank you, guys, for an amazing season. 2013 01:36:22,105 --> 01:36:23,315 Son of a bitch. 2014 01:36:24,035 --> 01:36:25,035 [chuckles] 2015 01:36:35,625 --> 01:36:37,375 [crowd cheers] 2016 01:36:41,175 --> 01:36:44,915 [Chris] We are back here. We're continuing on with The Road To The Giant Nut. 2017 01:36:45,115 --> 01:36:49,225 Eight amazing matchups coming your way next week in the round of 16. 2018 01:36:49,425 --> 01:36:53,775 We have two of the captains who will vie for a spot in the round of eight 2019 01:36:53,975 --> 01:36:55,055 joining us right now. 2020 01:36:55,255 --> 01:36:56,605 They'll be squaring off next week. 2021 01:36:56,805 --> 01:37:00,125 - Jonathan Schultz from HUGE, Martin Mason from MaDCatTer. - [crowd cheers] 2022 01:37:00,325 --> 01:37:02,585 - Round of applause for these good people. - [crowd applauds] 2023 01:37:04,935 --> 01:37:06,055 - [Chris] Oh, my God. - [crowd continues cheering] 2024 01:37:06,255 --> 01:37:07,245 [Kenny laughs] 2025 01:37:08,345 --> 01:37:10,155 - Hey, how you guys doing? - How are you? 2026 01:37:10,355 --> 01:37:11,605 - Yeah! - Hi, Jonathan. 2027 01:37:11,805 --> 01:37:12,845 - How are you guys doing? - All right. 2028 01:37:13,045 --> 01:37:16,535 So, you brought props. What do you have, Martin? 2029 01:37:16,735 --> 01:37:19,125 You know what? This is one of MaDCatTer's wheels, folks. 2030 01:37:19,325 --> 01:37:20,025 And you know what? 2031 01:37:20,225 --> 01:37:21,605 This is what a normal size wheel likes. 2032 01:37:21,805 --> 01:37:23,535 Maybe somebody's compensating... 2033 01:37:23,735 --> 01:37:25,865 - ...that's all I've gotta say here, folks. - [all laugh] 2034 01:37:28,655 --> 01:37:30,815 All right, Jonathan, what did you bring? 2035 01:37:31,015 --> 01:37:34,745 Well, I brought a normal size wheel for an abnormally sized robot. 2036 01:37:34,945 --> 01:37:35,645 - [Chris and Kenny chuckle] - Uh... 2037 01:37:35,845 --> 01:37:36,575 Well, why don't you, you know what, 2038 01:37:36,775 --> 01:37:38,195 hand that over to the two of us 2039 01:37:38,395 --> 01:37:39,195 - for just a second. - [groans] 2040 01:37:39,395 --> 01:37:41,715 How much does this weigh? Give us the... 2041 01:37:41,915 --> 01:37:44,675 - That is about 26lbs, yeah. - Hello. 2042 01:37:44,875 --> 01:37:45,815 - Uh-huh. - Bigger than the table. 2043 01:37:46,015 --> 01:37:47,775 It's unreal, and what's the size of this thing? 2044 01:37:47,975 --> 01:37:51,675 - 40 inches, or 1 meter for the metric among us. - Wow. Yeah. 2045 01:37:51,875 --> 01:37:54,815 - So, you guys are gonna square off next week. - Yes. 2046 01:37:55,015 --> 01:37:57,265 We want a little bit of a strategic breakdown, okay? 2047 01:37:57,465 --> 01:37:59,645 And it's not fair for you to hear the strategy 2048 01:37:59,845 --> 01:38:00,955 - of the other captain... - Yes. 2049 01:38:01,155 --> 01:38:02,675 - ...so we're gonna put you in the cone of silence. - Mmm. 2050 01:38:02,875 --> 01:38:03,915 Actually, we're really cheap around here 2051 01:38:04,115 --> 01:38:06,745 - so we got $5.99 headset over here. - [chuckles] 2052 01:38:06,945 --> 01:38:08,685 - Bob is back! - [crowd cheers] 2053 01:38:09,315 --> 01:38:10,845 Nice job, Bob. Thank you. 2054 01:38:11,045 --> 01:38:13,265 [crowd chanting] Bob, Bob, Bob! 2055 01:38:13,465 --> 01:38:17,465 So, we are gonna do something we thought we'd never be able to do here at BattleBots... 2056 01:38:17,665 --> 01:38:19,155 - ...quiet Martin Mason. - [chuckles] 2057 01:38:19,355 --> 01:38:20,435 - Here. - [crowd exclaims] 2058 01:38:20,635 --> 01:38:22,605 - Put those on. - [man] Oh, yeah! 2059 01:38:22,805 --> 01:38:23,645 [all laugh] 2060 01:38:23,845 --> 01:38:24,815 Come on over here. 2061 01:38:25,015 --> 01:38:26,675 - You just stand right here in the corner... - [laughs] 2062 01:38:26,875 --> 01:38:28,055 and we'll talk to Jonathan. 2063 01:38:28,255 --> 01:38:30,775 No, no, no, he's not in trouble. Just stay there. 2064 01:38:30,975 --> 01:38:32,535 - All right, so, Jonathan... - Yes. 2065 01:38:32,735 --> 01:38:34,055 ...how do you beat that bot? 2066 01:38:34,255 --> 01:38:36,335 How I beat that bot is that right there. 2067 01:38:36,535 --> 01:38:38,365 I am so much taller than he is, 2068 01:38:38,565 --> 01:38:40,085 I'm so much taller than anything that he can reach. 2069 01:38:40,285 --> 01:38:42,645 We have those big wheels. They're flexible. 2070 01:38:42,845 --> 01:38:46,815 He can punt a robot half way to the ceiling when he hits something solid, 2071 01:38:47,015 --> 01:38:48,915 but I have five things that touch the ground, 2072 01:38:49,115 --> 01:38:50,915 and none of them are solid besides my left. 2073 01:38:51,115 --> 01:38:53,025 So all I'm gonna do is hit him with that first, 2074 01:38:53,225 --> 01:38:54,125 and he's gonna explode from there. 2075 01:38:54,325 --> 01:38:57,405 I'm noticing that you're using these massive wheels 2076 01:38:57,595 --> 01:38:58,535 almost as a shield. 2077 01:38:58,735 --> 01:38:59,985 - Like, you kind of turn to do... - Yeah. 2078 01:39:00,185 --> 01:39:01,295 Is that a new thing this season, 2079 01:39:01,495 --> 01:39:02,575 or have you been doing that before? 2080 01:39:02,775 --> 01:39:04,675 It's something we've gotten more into 2081 01:39:04,875 --> 01:39:06,915 as we've gotten more confident in the wheels, 2082 01:39:07,115 --> 01:39:09,405 but also in the ability to then swing the weapon around 2083 01:39:09,595 --> 01:39:10,405 - and do something. - [Kenny] Yeah. 2084 01:39:10,595 --> 01:39:12,645 I describe HUGE a lot as a grappling robot. 2085 01:39:12,845 --> 01:39:15,405 You can see it a lot in our fight last week with Skorpios. 2086 01:39:15,595 --> 01:39:18,745 Once I got them cornered, that was when we did all the damage in the fight. 2087 01:39:18,945 --> 01:39:20,085 - You said his bot is a grappler... - Right. 2088 01:39:20,285 --> 01:39:21,915 - ...and that just made me happy. - Oh, of course it would. 2089 01:39:22,115 --> 01:39:23,125 - [Kenny] Yeah. - [Chris] Of course it would. 2090 01:39:23,325 --> 01:39:24,575 I don't know if you're into meditation or not, 2091 01:39:24,775 --> 01:39:25,885 but you want to take a couple of minutes 2092 01:39:26,085 --> 01:39:27,845 - and just hang out in the silent world? - I definitely can. 2093 01:39:28,045 --> 01:39:29,575 [Jonathan] That's actually something that's been helping me a ton 2094 01:39:29,775 --> 01:39:30,885 this year with my driving, 2095 01:39:31,085 --> 01:39:32,365 meditating before the fights... 2096 01:39:32,565 --> 01:39:33,915 - ...and I wear earplugs during the fights now. - Wow. 2097 01:39:34,115 --> 01:39:35,465 Is that because you don't like listening to him? 2098 01:39:35,665 --> 01:39:36,745 - Yeah, yeah, it's too loud... - [Kenny laughs] 2099 01:39:36,945 --> 01:39:38,055 ...you know, you guys shouting and stuff. 2100 01:39:38,255 --> 01:39:39,505 - That's what we do. - That's cool. Interesting. 2101 01:39:39,705 --> 01:39:41,025 - But actually, yeah, it's something where... - That's great. 2102 01:39:41,225 --> 01:39:43,505 ...in past seasons, I'd get myself way worked up, 2103 01:39:43,705 --> 01:39:45,465 and now I'm trying to calm myself down before fights. 2104 01:39:45,665 --> 01:39:47,265 And I think it's showing a lot in my driving... 2105 01:39:47,465 --> 01:39:48,575 - ...as things have been going... - Definitely. 2106 01:39:48,775 --> 01:39:50,265 - ...so it's one of our keys to success this year. - Namaste. 2107 01:39:50,465 --> 01:39:51,295 - Absolutely. - [crowd cheers] 2108 01:39:51,495 --> 01:39:52,575 - [laughs] - All right, let's come on over here. 2109 01:39:52,775 --> 01:39:54,245 [crowd applauds] 2110 01:39:56,105 --> 01:39:57,955 - Hi. Okay. - [chuckles] 2111 01:39:58,155 --> 01:39:59,535 - You can give those to him. - Okay. 2112 01:39:59,735 --> 01:40:00,745 - There we go. - Did you hear a thing? 2113 01:40:00,945 --> 01:40:03,575 - He probably heard everything. - Not a thing, not a thing. 2114 01:40:03,775 --> 01:40:06,195 - He's going with big wheels. - [laughs] 2115 01:40:06,395 --> 01:40:08,195 - All right, I'm gonna have to rethink everything now. - Anyway... 2116 01:40:08,395 --> 01:40:11,885 - [Kenny laughs] - [Chris] How do you fight up against HUGE? 2117 01:40:12,085 --> 01:40:14,365 [Martin] You know what? The bigger they are, the harder they fall. 2118 01:40:14,565 --> 01:40:15,535 It's that simple, folks. 2119 01:40:15,735 --> 01:40:17,125 And we're gonna be, of course, 2120 01:40:17,325 --> 01:40:18,745 coming with an attachment for 'em. 2121 01:40:18,945 --> 01:40:21,055 And I'll tell you what, folks, you know, HUGE is big. 2122 01:40:21,255 --> 01:40:21,985 They're like a whale, 2123 01:40:22,185 --> 01:40:23,915 they're like a great white whale, 2124 01:40:24,115 --> 01:40:27,505 but we don't have the harpoon, we have the HUGEpoon... 2125 01:40:27,705 --> 01:40:30,675 - [all laugh heartily] - ...and it's gonna take 'em down, folks. 2126 01:40:30,875 --> 01:40:33,295 I'll tell you what, you know what, 2127 01:40:33,495 --> 01:40:35,815 we're gonna take that, we're gonna stick it in their weapon. 2128 01:40:36,015 --> 01:40:37,195 - Once that's broken... - [all continue laughing] 2129 01:40:37,395 --> 01:40:38,485 ...then we're gonna control... 2130 01:40:40,655 --> 01:40:43,335 What sort of class do you teach in college? 2131 01:40:43,535 --> 01:40:46,465 - What's the matter with you? - It's a thing you stick into the weapon. 2132 01:40:46,665 --> 01:40:47,535 - [Kenny] Yeah. - [crowd laughs] 2133 01:40:47,735 --> 01:40:49,955 - It's a special attachment. - It's a huge poon. 2134 01:40:50,155 --> 01:40:50,745 - It's a huge poon. - [snickers] 2135 01:40:50,945 --> 01:40:52,715 - Yeah. - Yeah, not a harpoon. 2136 01:40:52,915 --> 01:40:56,225 - Thank you for joining us on BattleBotsAfter Dark. - [all laugh] 2137 01:40:56,425 --> 01:40:58,885 - This has been, uh... - I don't, I don't understand. 2138 01:40:59,085 --> 01:41:00,435 [Martin] Yeah, so, you know, 2139 01:41:00,635 --> 01:41:02,055 we've got this special attachment. 2140 01:41:02,255 --> 01:41:03,645 Once we've got their weapon taken out 2141 01:41:03,845 --> 01:41:04,955 then we control the fight, right? 2142 01:41:05,155 --> 01:41:06,775 Our lifting arm is gonna be key for us. 2143 01:41:06,975 --> 01:41:08,405 You know, the weapon is a lot less important 2144 01:41:08,595 --> 01:41:09,645 because it just can't reach 'em. 2145 01:41:09,845 --> 01:41:10,985 It's gonna be about control, 2146 01:41:11,185 --> 01:41:12,405 it's gonna be about using that arm, 2147 01:41:12,595 --> 01:41:15,225 and just getting it exactly where it needs to go. 2148 01:41:15,425 --> 01:41:16,365 [Chris] Really cool, really cool. 2149 01:41:16,565 --> 01:41:17,505 - Let's bring Jonathan back in here - [crowd cheer] 2150 01:41:17,705 --> 01:41:18,275 and finish this up. 2151 01:41:19,205 --> 01:41:21,795 I hate to break up your relaxation. 2152 01:41:23,865 --> 01:41:26,225 Hey, guys, it was great hanging out with you. 2153 01:41:26,425 --> 01:41:28,155 We really appreciate it, as always. 2154 01:41:28,355 --> 01:41:29,915 We wish you the best of luck. 2155 01:41:30,115 --> 01:41:32,435 Let's hear it for Martin Mason and Jonathan Schultz. 2156 01:41:32,635 --> 01:41:34,345 - [crowd applauds] - We look forward to your matchup next week. 2157 01:41:35,005 --> 01:41:35,935 Here you go, boys. 2158 01:41:36,825 --> 01:41:39,885 - Oh, yeah! Oh, yeah! - [Kenny chuckles] 2159 01:41:40,085 --> 01:41:41,505 Whoo! 2160 01:41:41,705 --> 01:41:44,195 - Here, we got some parting gifts for you. - Roll on out of here. 2161 01:41:44,395 --> 01:41:45,225 There they go. 2162 01:41:45,425 --> 01:41:46,815 - Thank you, gentlemen. - Thank you very much. 2163 01:41:47,015 --> 01:41:48,815 Bye, guys. Jonathan Schultz, Mark Mason. 2164 01:41:49,015 --> 01:41:50,795 [applause continues] 2165 01:41:52,135 --> 01:41:54,885 So, a special thanks to all our amazing guests tonight. 2166 01:41:55,085 --> 01:41:58,055 Jonathan Schultz and HUGE, Martin Mason and MaDCatTer... 2167 01:41:58,255 --> 01:42:00,265 - and Kenny's new BFF... - My new best friend. 2168 01:42:00,465 --> 01:42:01,505 ...Anna Zolnikov 2169 01:42:01,705 --> 01:42:03,575 - of RIPperoni. - [crowd cheers] 2170 01:42:03,775 --> 01:42:06,085 We can't wait for it to continue next week, 2171 01:42:06,285 --> 01:42:09,365 when we narrow it down to eight. 2172 01:42:09,565 --> 01:42:10,335 That's is unbelievable. 2173 01:42:10,535 --> 01:42:11,125 We'll see you next time 2174 01:42:11,325 --> 01:42:12,745 here on BattleBots. 2175 01:42:12,945 --> 01:42:14,685 [crowd cheers]