1 00:00:01,302 --> 00:00:03,936 [faruq] in the 25-year history of the sport, 2 00:00:03,938 --> 00:00:08,007 Excellence at battlebots has been measured in hardwar 3 00:00:08,009 --> 00:00:10,042 The pride of the giant bolts... 4 00:00:10,144 --> 00:00:12,511 [chris] what a destructive robot. 5 00:00:12,513 --> 00:00:15,514 [faruq] ...The glory of the desperado and bounty hunter... 6 00:00:15,516 --> 00:00:17,516 [chris] they have run the gauntlet. 7 00:00:17,518 --> 00:00:19,418 [faruq] ...And the ultimate prize 8 00:00:19,420 --> 00:00:22,054 For those seeking battlebots' immortality, 9 00:00:22,056 --> 00:00:23,389 ...The giant nut. 10 00:00:23,391 --> 00:00:25,324 [chris] world champion. 11 00:00:25,326 --> 00:00:29,228 [faruq] now, a new quest for greatness begins. 12 00:00:29,230 --> 00:00:34,900 This is battlebots champions the race for the golden bolt 13 00:00:37,805 --> 00:00:39,705 [robotic voice] robots, activate. 14 00:00:39,707 --> 00:00:41,206 [theme music playing] 15 00:00:44,945 --> 00:00:47,312 [audience cheering] 16 00:00:51,552 --> 00:00:52,651 [chris] all right. 17 00:00:57,625 --> 00:00:58,757 What's up? 18 00:01:04,632 --> 00:01:06,899 Hey everybody and welcome to battlebots champions. 19 00:01:06,901 --> 00:01:10,436 I am chris rose, joined as always by former ufc guy 20 00:01:10,504 --> 00:01:13,939 And easily one of the top 30 or 40 robot combat analysts 21 00:01:13,941 --> 00:01:17,042 In the state of nevada, the one and only kenny florian. 22 00:01:17,144 --> 00:01:18,510 Thanks, chris. 23 00:01:18,512 --> 00:01:19,945 [audience cheering] 24 00:01:21,749 --> 00:01:24,616 [chris] we are moments away from kicking off the fifth 25 00:01:24,618 --> 00:01:27,753 Sin city slugfest qualifier. 26 00:01:29,123 --> 00:01:30,956 [kenny] and tonight, whoever comes out on top 27 00:01:31,025 --> 00:01:33,025 Advances to a head-to-head tournament 28 00:01:33,027 --> 00:01:36,128 With the best bots in the game. 29 00:01:36,130 --> 00:01:39,064 Tombstone. 30 00:01:39,166 --> 00:01:40,799 End game. 31 00:01:42,503 --> 00:01:45,404 Our 2021 champion tantrum 32 00:01:45,406 --> 00:01:48,407 And four other slugfest qualifying champs 33 00:01:48,409 --> 00:01:51,243 In a fight for... 34 00:01:51,312 --> 00:01:53,412 [in unison] the golden bolt. 35 00:01:58,018 --> 00:02:00,419 [chris] tonight, a field of eight will fight 36 00:02:00,421 --> 00:02:02,955 For the last spot in the golden bolt tournamen 37 00:02:03,056 --> 00:02:05,057 Which will be coming your way next week. 38 00:02:05,059 --> 00:02:09,228 But to grab it, they'll have to knock off a formidable gatekeeper. 39 00:02:09,230 --> 00:02:13,532 It's the boss of all boss bots... 40 00:02:13,601 --> 00:02:15,200 Witch doctor. 41 00:02:20,207 --> 00:02:22,708 [kenny] it's the voodoo quee andrea 42 00:02:22,710 --> 00:02:24,710 Or king of combat, mike, 43 00:02:24,712 --> 00:02:27,446 And together, the gellatlys 44 00:02:27,515 --> 00:02:30,749 One of the greatest teams in battlebots history. 45 00:02:30,818 --> 00:02:33,919 [chris] what a shot by witch doctor! 46 00:02:33,921 --> 00:02:36,421 [kenny] they now have two runner up finishes 47 00:02:36,423 --> 00:02:39,558 For the giant nut in the last three years, 48 00:02:39,626 --> 00:02:41,426 A monumental feat. 49 00:02:41,428 --> 00:02:44,129 And they represent the cream of the crop here 50 00:02:44,131 --> 00:02:45,631 On battlebots. 51 00:02:45,633 --> 00:02:47,399 This is a nightmare matchup 52 00:02:47,401 --> 00:02:50,302 For all of tonight's competitors. 53 00:02:50,304 --> 00:02:53,739 [chris] with only that one spot remaining in the field of champions, 54 00:02:53,807 --> 00:02:55,941 Tensions are going to be running high. 55 00:02:59,013 --> 00:03:01,613 Let's check out tonight's tournament bracket. 56 00:03:03,617 --> 00:03:07,186 The fire-breathing brazilia black dragon takes on a bot 57 00:03:07,188 --> 00:03:10,822 That I think is the cat's meow, overhaul 58 00:03:13,327 --> 00:03:17,229 It'll be an oak town showdow as oakland's hijinx takes o 59 00:03:17,231 --> 00:03:20,332 The bot out of 1000 oaks, whiplash. 60 00:03:22,303 --> 00:03:25,304 [kenny] we'll also see the prehistoric beast ghost raptor 61 00:03:25,306 --> 00:03:29,408 Take on the patriotic punish captain shrederator. 62 00:03:31,212 --> 00:03:34,546 [chris] but at first, we will see 13-year-old tyler nguyen 63 00:03:34,615 --> 00:03:37,316 Try to cool down logan davis's bot 64 00:03:37,318 --> 00:03:40,986 As perfect phoenix goes against subzero. 65 00:03:40,988 --> 00:03:45,257 Jenny, this wonder kid is mentored by none other than ray billings. 66 00:03:45,326 --> 00:03:47,326 Hey, things can get a little awkward 67 00:03:47,328 --> 00:03:49,828 If perfect phoenix has a perfect run 68 00:03:49,830 --> 00:03:52,764 And takes this last spot in the golden bolt tournamen 69 00:03:52,833 --> 00:03:54,633 [kenny] yeah, but this is a tough opening matchup 70 00:03:54,735 --> 00:03:57,169 For the kid, logan davis himself 71 00:03:57,171 --> 00:04:00,706 Was once a 13-year old hanging out by the battlebox 72 00:04:00,708 --> 00:04:04,209 And he's going to look to take advantage of that experience 73 00:04:04,211 --> 00:04:07,646 And freeze out young master nguyen. 74 00:04:10,751 --> 00:04:13,552 Hey, we could tell it's going to be a great night. 75 00:04:13,587 --> 00:04:14,953 You guys ready? 76 00:04:14,955 --> 00:04:16,955 [audience cheering] 77 00:04:19,860 --> 00:04:21,727 Faruq, take it away. 78 00:04:25,733 --> 00:04:28,300 Ladies and gentlemen, 79 00:04:28,302 --> 00:04:29,968 Are you ready? 80 00:04:29,970 --> 00:04:33,238 It's robot fighting time! 81 00:04:33,340 --> 00:04:35,240 [audience cheering] 82 00:04:43,317 --> 00:04:47,052 In the red square, from herndon, virginia. 83 00:04:47,054 --> 00:04:51,923 This kid is giving up his perfect attendance record at school to be here, 84 00:04:51,925 --> 00:04:56,728 So please give it up for perfect phoenix. 85 00:04:59,833 --> 00:05:02,534 [chris] the prodigal son returns, 86 00:05:02,603 --> 00:05:04,803 Tyler nguyen with his mentor ray billings, 87 00:05:04,805 --> 00:05:07,005 And a fun little fact here, kenny. 88 00:05:07,007 --> 00:05:11,943 This bot is older than tyler but it still packs a wicked punch. 89 00:05:11,945 --> 00:05:14,046 [kenny] yeah, they acquired from none other than 90 00:05:14,048 --> 00:05:16,915 Three-time giant nut winner paul ventimiglia. 91 00:05:16,917 --> 00:05:19,117 It was originally called brutality. 92 00:05:19,119 --> 00:05:22,120 Tyler and ray have rebuilt I redesigned it, 93 00:05:22,122 --> 00:05:25,857 And it has risen from the ashes to become perfect phoenix. 94 00:05:27,328 --> 00:05:30,729 [faruq] in the blue square from dallas, texas, 95 00:05:30,731 --> 00:05:34,232 The lone launching break from the lone star state, 96 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:37,336 It's subzero. 97 00:05:41,809 --> 00:05:45,143 [chris] logan davis there on the right and there's subzero, 98 00:05:45,245 --> 00:05:46,645 Beautiful-looking machine. 99 00:05:46,747 --> 00:05:48,847 But kenny, logan and subzer could actually 100 00:05:48,916 --> 00:05:52,117 Have their own reality show 'cause they've got issues. 101 00:05:52,119 --> 00:05:55,253 [kenny] yeah, this bot has been a struggle bot for a few seasons now, 102 00:05:55,289 --> 00:05:57,923 But when logan has subzero dialed-in, 103 00:05:57,925 --> 00:06:01,360 It can put on a flipping good show. 104 00:06:01,428 --> 00:06:03,261 [audience cheering] 105 00:06:11,205 --> 00:06:14,740 Subzero is a, it's pretty maneuverable and fast, 106 00:06:14,808 --> 00:06:18,110 And the front flipper scrapes the ground. 107 00:06:18,112 --> 00:06:20,846 It's also beaten quite a few horizontal spinners in the past, 108 00:06:20,914 --> 00:06:23,415 Like malice and valkyrie. 109 00:06:23,417 --> 00:06:25,717 So it's... It's probably a pretty tough opponent. 110 00:06:25,719 --> 00:06:28,887 But if I get a good hit at the side of subzero, 111 00:06:28,889 --> 00:06:30,722 I'll probably be able to win. 112 00:06:30,724 --> 00:06:33,024 Tyler's a year older, a year wiser, 113 00:06:33,026 --> 00:06:35,761 But the robot is still 15 years old. 114 00:06:35,862 --> 00:06:38,130 I think if we can get over there and get a flip on them, 115 00:06:38,132 --> 00:06:39,865 They don't have a self-righter. 116 00:06:39,933 --> 00:06:41,633 So I think we can take that fight if we can 117 00:06:41,735 --> 00:06:44,002 Just get there in time and get their blade stopped. 118 00:06:44,004 --> 00:06:47,305 To be able to go all the way and win the golden bolt would be amazing. 119 00:06:47,307 --> 00:06:50,442 It's legend after legend, champion after champion 120 00:06:50,544 --> 00:06:53,111 To prove to the world that you are capable 121 00:06:53,113 --> 00:06:55,046 Of such an amazing feat 122 00:06:55,048 --> 00:06:57,349 Would just mean the world to the whole team. 123 00:06:57,451 --> 00:06:59,651 [audience cheering] 124 00:07:12,232 --> 00:07:14,199 [chris] remember, it's goin to take three wins 125 00:07:14,201 --> 00:07:18,036 For one of these bots to dance with the devil, witch doctor, 126 00:07:18,138 --> 00:07:20,338 And only one team will claim that last spot 127 00:07:20,440 --> 00:07:23,308 In the golden bolt tournamen 128 00:07:23,310 --> 00:07:25,911 -Go get 'em, tyler. -I'll try my best. 129 00:07:25,913 --> 00:07:28,046 [audience chanting] fight! Fight! Fight! 130 00:07:31,952 --> 00:07:33,652 [chris] let the bot battle begin. 131 00:07:33,753 --> 00:07:38,957 And here comes subzero tryin to attack perfect phoenix. 132 00:07:39,026 --> 00:07:40,926 [kenny] subzero a little out of control, 133 00:07:40,928 --> 00:07:43,328 Tyler can't take advantage. 134 00:07:43,330 --> 00:07:45,063 [chris] uh-oh, the blade... 135 00:07:45,065 --> 00:07:49,601 Perfect phoenix has stopped and a nice little flip from subzero. 136 00:07:49,603 --> 00:07:51,536 And another, kenny. 137 00:07:51,638 --> 00:07:53,138 [kenny] but how about that ricochet 138 00:07:53,240 --> 00:07:56,241 Perfect phoenix takes off a piece of subzero's armor 139 00:07:56,343 --> 00:07:58,109 And here comes logan davis. 140 00:07:58,111 --> 00:08:00,946 [chris] subzero with a hard charge at perfect phoenix 141 00:08:01,014 --> 00:08:03,715 But tyler nguyen's weapon is still spinning. 142 00:08:03,717 --> 00:08:05,417 Logan davis hunting for the right angle 143 00:08:05,419 --> 00:08:07,419 To get another flip on the kid. 144 00:08:08,856 --> 00:08:10,989 [kenny] oh, subzero raise that clipper arm 145 00:08:10,991 --> 00:08:14,326 Directly into the blade of perfect phoenix there. 146 00:08:14,328 --> 00:08:16,428 That was an unforced error, chris. 147 00:08:18,031 --> 00:08:20,165 -Oh! -[chris] oh-oh, look at this 148 00:08:20,233 --> 00:08:23,134 The teenager dismantling subzero, 149 00:08:23,203 --> 00:08:26,104 Taking its another part, and another. 150 00:08:26,106 --> 00:08:28,907 [kenny] perfect phoenix chewing away at the front en 151 00:08:28,909 --> 00:08:31,810 Of subzero, big time damage points. 152 00:08:31,812 --> 00:08:32,944 [chris] subzero... 153 00:08:33,046 --> 00:08:35,113 Brady's saying, "bring it on, kid. 154 00:08:35,115 --> 00:08:36,648 I'm going to use my mangled grill 155 00:08:36,750 --> 00:08:39,851 To try and break your weapon." 156 00:08:39,953 --> 00:08:43,088 [kenny] yeah. How about the durability on perfect phoenix. 157 00:08:43,090 --> 00:08:45,624 [chris] twelve-year-old kid continuing to attack. 158 00:08:45,626 --> 00:08:49,361 Logan davis looking for a wa to even the score cards up. 159 00:08:49,462 --> 00:08:51,530 [kenny] this has turned into a brawl 160 00:08:51,532 --> 00:08:53,565 [chris] oh... Timber! 161 00:08:53,600 --> 00:08:55,700 -[kenny] whoa! -Wow! 162 00:08:55,702 --> 00:08:57,402 Look out. Perfect phoenix is smoking. 163 00:08:57,404 --> 00:09:00,071 Oh, he's burning up. He's burning up, just stay alive. 164 00:09:00,073 --> 00:09:02,507 [chris] you can see logan davis getting encouragement 165 00:09:02,509 --> 00:09:06,011 From his pit crew saying, perfect phoenix is burning u 166 00:09:06,013 --> 00:09:09,514 Just make it to three minute you can win this match. 167 00:09:09,516 --> 00:09:11,616 [kenny] and it looks like perfect phoenix may be havin 168 00:09:11,618 --> 00:09:14,319 An issue with its primary weapon now, chris, 169 00:09:14,321 --> 00:09:17,322 That blade is no longer spinning. 170 00:09:17,324 --> 00:09:19,691 [chris] so will tyler nguye have to finish this match 171 00:09:19,693 --> 00:09:24,262 As a push bot trying to use that wedge to control the action? 172 00:09:24,298 --> 00:09:27,332 [kenny] perfect phoenix winning the ground game so far. 173 00:09:27,401 --> 00:09:30,101 [chris] well, perfect phoeni now put into the corner, 174 00:09:30,103 --> 00:09:32,103 But the problem is, subzero doesn't really have 175 00:09:32,105 --> 00:09:34,406 A primary weapon to do any damage, kenny. 176 00:09:34,408 --> 00:09:36,875 [kenny] yeah, that's right. Their lifter is in bad shape 177 00:09:36,877 --> 00:09:38,543 They're trying to get it going, 178 00:09:38,612 --> 00:09:40,612 But they can't get all the way to the floor, 179 00:09:40,614 --> 00:09:44,616 Which is why perfect phoenix continues to win the ground game. 180 00:09:44,618 --> 00:09:47,319 [chris] uh-oh, subzero, chill out. 181 00:09:47,321 --> 00:09:48,553 You're overheating. 182 00:09:48,622 --> 00:09:50,188 Are they getting counted out? 183 00:09:50,190 --> 00:09:52,524 [kenny] they're working so hard to try and get some movement. 184 00:09:52,526 --> 00:09:57,028 They only have two or three working wheels at this point 185 00:09:57,030 --> 00:09:59,130 But perfect phoenix, unable to take advantage 186 00:09:59,132 --> 00:10:01,299 Without function in its primary weapon. 187 00:10:01,301 --> 00:10:03,501 Both of these bots are beat up. 188 00:10:03,503 --> 00:10:05,637 Can they make it to the finish line? 189 00:10:05,706 --> 00:10:07,739 He's not moving. He's not moving. 190 00:10:07,808 --> 00:10:10,141 [referee 1] you gotta show me you got some kind of movement here. 191 00:10:10,210 --> 00:10:13,812 [chris] oh, the ref now issuing a warning to perfect phoenix. 192 00:10:13,814 --> 00:10:16,715 Is this match going to slip through tyler nguyen's fingers? 193 00:10:16,717 --> 00:10:19,317 -You got to show me you've got control. -I'm driving. 194 00:10:19,319 --> 00:10:22,621 [chris] tyler nguyen saying "hey, look, I am moving. 195 00:10:22,623 --> 00:10:24,956 Subzero, moving very little. 196 00:10:26,827 --> 00:10:30,428 But this one will now move to the judge's scorecards. 197 00:10:33,934 --> 00:10:35,599 I don't know, how 198 00:10:35,602 --> 00:10:41,039 But somehow both these robots make it the full three minutes. 199 00:10:41,041 --> 00:10:45,010 And now it goes to the judge derrick young, 200 00:10:45,012 --> 00:10:47,846 Jason bardis and lisa winter 201 00:10:50,050 --> 00:10:52,417 Kenny, the first stretch of this match featured 202 00:10:52,419 --> 00:10:55,053 A few critical missed opportunities. 203 00:10:55,155 --> 00:10:58,790 [kenny] that's right, subzer out of control to start, 204 00:10:58,792 --> 00:11:02,527 Showing tyler nguyen those juicy tires. 205 00:11:02,529 --> 00:11:05,330 But perfect phoenix couldn't deliver its weapon 206 00:11:05,332 --> 00:11:07,332 With much success. 207 00:11:07,434 --> 00:11:09,234 Here's subzero with a nice flip. 208 00:11:09,335 --> 00:11:13,038 Tyler very lucky to land right side up there. 209 00:11:13,040 --> 00:11:15,373 Subzero couldn't follow it up though, 210 00:11:15,375 --> 00:11:18,109 But eventually perfect phoen went to work. 211 00:11:18,111 --> 00:11:21,846 [chris] yeah, perfect phoeni tearing into subzero's armo and tires, 212 00:11:21,915 --> 00:11:23,415 And that is certainly going to play well 213 00:11:23,417 --> 00:11:25,050 With the judges, you would think. 214 00:11:25,118 --> 00:11:27,218 [kenny] no doubt, I thought perfect phoenix controlled 215 00:11:27,220 --> 00:11:29,554 The action for the majority of this fight. 216 00:11:29,623 --> 00:11:32,023 Did lose its primary weapon though, 217 00:11:32,025 --> 00:11:35,960 Always a contributing facto on the scorecard. 218 00:11:36,029 --> 00:11:38,997 [chris] both bots left gaspi for air down the stretch 219 00:11:38,999 --> 00:11:41,733 Both perhaps saved by the bell as well. 220 00:11:41,802 --> 00:11:45,136 Let's see how this goes. Here's faruq with the decision. 221 00:11:47,207 --> 00:11:50,208 The results from the judges are in. 222 00:11:53,714 --> 00:11:57,916 The winner by unanimous decision is... 223 00:12:03,857 --> 00:12:05,857 Perfect phoenix. 224 00:12:16,937 --> 00:12:21,639 [chris] tyler nguyen, welcome back to battlebots. 225 00:12:21,708 --> 00:12:23,308 How do you feel out there, man? 226 00:12:23,310 --> 00:12:25,910 Oh, I felt really nervous near the end, 227 00:12:25,912 --> 00:12:29,614 Because one of my drive went, it was kind of... 228 00:12:29,616 --> 00:12:31,416 It was kind of touch and go from there. 229 00:12:31,418 --> 00:12:33,651 I mean, I think something went wrong with the battery, 230 00:12:33,720 --> 00:12:37,522 But in the time that we got, we pretty much disabled subzero. 231 00:12:37,524 --> 00:12:40,625 So I think it was pretty even on that regard. 232 00:12:40,627 --> 00:12:42,227 Other than that, I was really excited about 233 00:12:42,229 --> 00:12:44,028 How the robot performed. 234 00:12:44,030 --> 00:12:45,497 We're still having some motor issues 235 00:12:45,499 --> 00:12:47,065 Left over from last season, 236 00:12:47,133 --> 00:12:50,602 But it's a lot better than, you know, it was. 237 00:12:50,604 --> 00:12:52,804 Tyler that has to be the quickest spin up time 238 00:12:52,806 --> 00:12:54,606 I've ever seen from your weapon. 239 00:12:54,608 --> 00:12:56,407 You must have been happy with that. 240 00:12:56,409 --> 00:12:57,675 Yeah. 241 00:12:57,677 --> 00:13:00,712 Near the start of the fight, I had to pull-- 242 00:13:00,714 --> 00:13:02,714 No push left on the drive stick. 243 00:13:02,716 --> 00:13:05,316 Since the weapon, it has so much torque 244 00:13:05,318 --> 00:13:07,051 It actually spins the robot around. 245 00:13:07,053 --> 00:13:09,721 And I had to avoid the box rush that I knew was coming. 246 00:13:09,723 --> 00:13:11,055 So, yeah. 247 00:13:13,927 --> 00:13:16,060 [kenny] so... So yeah. 248 00:13:17,631 --> 00:13:20,098 [chris] great win out there tyler, congratulations. 249 00:13:20,100 --> 00:13:21,699 [audience cheering] 250 00:13:29,643 --> 00:13:32,644 [chris] so the mozart of machines, tyler nguyen, 251 00:13:32,712 --> 00:13:34,145 Moves on to the second roun 252 00:13:34,214 --> 00:13:38,049 Where he's going to face the winner of our next fight. 253 00:13:38,151 --> 00:13:41,019 Coming up, can charles guan prove overhaul 254 00:13:41,021 --> 00:13:42,754 Isn't over the hill 255 00:13:42,823 --> 00:13:46,691 Or will the brazilians roar their way into round tw 256 00:13:46,693 --> 00:13:49,127 It's black dragon versus overhaul 257 00:13:49,129 --> 00:13:53,665 That is next on battlebots champions sin city slugfest. 258 00:14:01,041 --> 00:14:03,208 [audience cheering] 259 00:14:03,210 --> 00:14:05,610 [chris] welcome back to battlebots champions. 260 00:14:05,612 --> 00:14:10,048 This is our fifth and final sin city slugfest qualifier 261 00:14:10,149 --> 00:14:13,117 It'll take three wins to ear a shot at the gatekeeper, 262 00:14:13,119 --> 00:14:14,452 Witch doctor. 263 00:14:14,554 --> 00:14:17,722 And only one of tonight's bo will take that last spot 264 00:14:17,724 --> 00:14:20,925 In the field of champions and fight for the golden bol 265 00:14:20,927 --> 00:14:24,896 In next week's epic conclusion. 266 00:14:24,898 --> 00:14:28,533 Up next, we've got black dragon taking on overhaul. 267 00:14:28,602 --> 00:14:30,702 Both bots are already behind the glass. 268 00:14:30,704 --> 00:14:33,204 Let's keep this first round moving. 269 00:14:33,206 --> 00:14:35,707 -We're good. -Thank you. Good luck. 270 00:14:41,815 --> 00:14:44,415 [robotic voice] red team, ready. 271 00:14:47,153 --> 00:14:50,521 For great grabber bot nation justice. 272 00:14:50,523 --> 00:14:52,523 [chris] overhaul captain charles guan 273 00:14:52,525 --> 00:14:56,461 Proudly represents what he calls grabber bot nation. 274 00:14:56,529 --> 00:14:57,695 He is disdain for spinners. 275 00:14:57,697 --> 00:14:59,631 It's well-documented, kenny 276 00:14:59,633 --> 00:15:01,132 [kenny] yeah, and unfortunately for him, 277 00:15:01,201 --> 00:15:04,035 He's facing one of the most dangerous vertical spinners 278 00:15:04,037 --> 00:15:06,204 In the game in black dragon 279 00:15:06,206 --> 00:15:10,275 We'll see if overhaul can grab a win. 280 00:15:10,277 --> 00:15:12,310 [robotic voice] blue team, ready. 281 00:15:17,117 --> 00:15:20,251 [chris] kenny, black dragon' captain gabriel maia says 282 00:15:20,353 --> 00:15:22,520 He's got an awful lot of respect for overhaul 283 00:15:22,522 --> 00:15:24,522 And its longevity in the sport, 284 00:15:24,524 --> 00:15:28,126 But he's not about to let that get in the way as skinning the cat. 285 00:15:28,128 --> 00:15:30,862 [kenny] yeah, that's right, chris. And also kind of dark. 286 00:15:30,930 --> 00:15:35,533 Black dragon needs to avoid getting tossed out of the arena, obviously 287 00:15:35,535 --> 00:15:39,103 But this is one of the most aggressive teams in the bracket 288 00:15:39,105 --> 00:15:41,606 And they won't shy away from a fight. 289 00:15:41,608 --> 00:15:43,408 [audience cheering] 290 00:15:58,224 --> 00:16:02,226 [audience chanting] fight! Fight! Fight! 291 00:16:02,228 --> 00:16:05,563 [chris] overhaul, black dragon, 292 00:16:05,632 --> 00:16:07,598 Winner moves on to face perfect phoenix 293 00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:10,234 In the second round. 294 00:16:12,939 --> 00:16:15,239 Let the bot battle begin. 295 00:16:15,341 --> 00:16:18,810 Black dragon getting hung u on the battlebox floor there. 296 00:16:18,812 --> 00:16:20,478 But here they are circling their prey. 297 00:16:20,480 --> 00:16:21,846 [kenny] oh. 298 00:16:21,848 --> 00:16:25,550 [chris] overhaul with a nice flip to start off with. 299 00:16:25,651 --> 00:16:28,119 [kenny] charles guan not messing around, chris. 300 00:16:28,121 --> 00:16:32,623 [chris] overhaul has sunk it's teeth into black drago in the major suplex, kenny. 301 00:16:32,625 --> 00:16:35,326 [kenny] yes, scoring damage and control points, 302 00:16:35,328 --> 00:16:37,528 A perfect start from team overhaul. 303 00:16:37,530 --> 00:16:41,065 This is for my brothers. This is for my freedom. 304 00:16:41,067 --> 00:16:42,834 [chris] yes, it is for your freedom. 305 00:16:42,902 --> 00:16:45,303 Charles guan, he is loving I 306 00:16:45,305 --> 00:16:48,039 [kenny] he wanted to represe for grabber bot nation, 307 00:16:48,108 --> 00:16:51,109 And right now he is doing th against one of the top 308 00:16:51,111 --> 00:16:52,410 Vertical spinners in the gam 309 00:16:52,412 --> 00:16:55,146 [chris] look at this, kenny from the top row... 310 00:16:57,183 --> 00:16:58,850 [kenny] what a move! 311 00:16:58,918 --> 00:17:01,352 [chris] after finishing last season without a win, 312 00:17:01,421 --> 00:17:03,154 Charles guan and team overhaul, 313 00:17:03,256 --> 00:17:06,457 Giving black dragon a run for their money. 314 00:17:06,526 --> 00:17:07,859 Love it. There you go. 315 00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:09,560 [kenny] chris, if overhaul can keep this up, 316 00:17:09,629 --> 00:17:13,364 We are looking at a massive upset. 317 00:17:13,433 --> 00:17:15,099 [chris] that egg beater drum weapon 318 00:17:15,101 --> 00:17:18,603 On the front of black drago is fully powered, 319 00:17:18,605 --> 00:17:21,039 But it has yet to land that critical shot 320 00:17:21,041 --> 00:17:23,441 That has been their hallmar over the years. 321 00:17:23,543 --> 00:17:25,143 [kenny] yeah, you can see their front right fork 322 00:17:25,178 --> 00:17:26,511 Has been propped up. 323 00:17:26,513 --> 00:17:30,048 That's allowed overhaul to win the ground game so fa 324 00:17:30,116 --> 00:17:33,751 [chris] oh, there you go. Nice little shot. 325 00:17:33,820 --> 00:17:35,219 And another. 326 00:17:35,221 --> 00:17:37,355 Ooh! A quick about face. 327 00:17:37,457 --> 00:17:39,824 And black dragon starting to punch back, kenny. 328 00:17:39,826 --> 00:17:42,760 [kenny] yeah, right on cue, the brazilians get underneath overhaul 329 00:17:42,829 --> 00:17:44,629 And land some nice shots. 330 00:17:44,631 --> 00:17:46,764 Charles guan staying aggressive, though. 331 00:17:46,800 --> 00:17:48,399 [chris] more than half way through this fight, 332 00:17:48,401 --> 00:17:51,102 And, uh-oh, overhaul has lost the tread 333 00:17:51,104 --> 00:17:52,804 On its left front tire, kenn 334 00:17:52,806 --> 00:17:54,405 [kenny] you can see they're losing contact 335 00:17:54,407 --> 00:17:55,840 With the battlebox floor. 336 00:17:55,909 --> 00:17:58,709 That's going to take away their speed, and black drago 337 00:17:58,711 --> 00:18:01,512 A very fast robot, is going to take advantage of that. 338 00:18:01,514 --> 00:18:03,114 [chris] trying to get to the backside 339 00:18:03,116 --> 00:18:06,150 And take out more tread on the tires. 340 00:18:06,219 --> 00:18:10,721 -[kenny] oh, overhaul... -[chris] now put on its side 341 00:18:10,723 --> 00:18:13,825 And can it get back over on its own. 342 00:18:13,827 --> 00:18:15,059 [kenny] black dragon racking up 343 00:18:15,061 --> 00:18:17,128 Some serious damage points right now. 344 00:18:17,130 --> 00:18:18,863 And they need them. 345 00:18:18,965 --> 00:18:22,500 [chris] oh, look at black dragon right on top of the overhaul 346 00:18:22,502 --> 00:18:24,335 Kenny... 347 00:18:24,437 --> 00:18:26,804 Fire shot, and those things have been chewed to... 348 00:18:28,007 --> 00:18:29,941 [kenny] cute little blue animal is looking 349 00:18:29,943 --> 00:18:32,043 So cute right now, chris. 350 00:18:32,045 --> 00:18:35,580 [chris] no, in fact, it look like an ugly duckling at this point. 351 00:18:35,582 --> 00:18:40,218 [kenny] oh, the brazilians opening up a little roast du with that flamethrower. 352 00:18:40,220 --> 00:18:42,620 [chris] black dragon using the rails. 353 00:18:42,622 --> 00:18:44,422 Oh, look at the tires. 354 00:18:44,424 --> 00:18:46,724 Oh, that is just horrible looking. 355 00:18:46,726 --> 00:18:49,760 [kenny] what a comeback for black dragon here, chris 356 00:18:49,829 --> 00:18:51,362 They weathered that early storm 357 00:18:51,431 --> 00:18:54,699 And they are pouring it on to the grabber bot, now. 358 00:18:54,701 --> 00:18:56,033 No mercy. 359 00:18:56,035 --> 00:19:00,338 [chris] overhaul just gaspin for air at this point. 360 00:19:00,439 --> 00:19:04,108 But black dragon won't let him get free. 361 00:19:04,110 --> 00:19:09,113 Under 10 to go, somehow overhaul has made it the distance. 362 00:19:09,115 --> 00:19:10,548 A tale of two halves. 363 00:19:10,617 --> 00:19:14,118 It is now in the hands of the judges. 364 00:19:14,120 --> 00:19:15,920 [audience cheering] 365 00:19:20,860 --> 00:19:22,627 Alrighty. 366 00:19:22,629 --> 00:19:24,962 Grabber bot nation. 367 00:19:31,738 --> 00:19:35,907 [chris] kenny. This was like watching two completely different fights 368 00:19:35,909 --> 00:19:38,509 [kenny] yeah. Overhaul came out guns blazing, 369 00:19:38,511 --> 00:19:42,513 Charles guan representing for grabber bot nation, 370 00:19:42,515 --> 00:19:44,916 Able to get underneath black dragon, 371 00:19:44,918 --> 00:19:48,486 Bend that front fork backwar and go to work, 372 00:19:48,488 --> 00:19:51,155 Landed suplex after suplex 373 00:19:51,224 --> 00:19:55,259 But then things started to take off for the brazilians. 374 00:19:55,328 --> 00:19:59,664 [chris] yeah. As in the trea was taken off the tires of overhaul 375 00:19:59,732 --> 00:20:01,398 And at that point, 376 00:20:01,400 --> 00:20:05,870 Once overhaul lost its grip on the floor, black dragon took over. 377 00:20:05,938 --> 00:20:09,106 [kenny] yeah, overhaul just got bullied in the second half of the match. 378 00:20:09,108 --> 00:20:11,342 I think the aggression and control categories 379 00:20:11,444 --> 00:20:13,544 Are going to be very close here, chris. 380 00:20:13,613 --> 00:20:15,746 It'll probably come down to damage. 381 00:20:15,815 --> 00:20:17,014 You see black dragon 382 00:20:17,016 --> 00:20:19,417 Really laying it on with their primary weapon 383 00:20:19,419 --> 00:20:24,222 Down the stretch might be difficult for overhaul to overcome. 384 00:20:24,224 --> 00:20:26,157 [chris] who's moving on to round two? 385 00:20:26,225 --> 00:20:28,125 Here's faruq with the decision. 386 00:20:31,731 --> 00:20:34,432 The results from the judges are in. 387 00:20:38,438 --> 00:20:41,706 The winner by unanimous decision is... 388 00:20:45,945 --> 00:20:49,013 Black dragon. 389 00:20:50,049 --> 00:20:51,249 [whistles] 390 00:20:51,350 --> 00:20:53,017 [cheering] 391 00:20:53,019 --> 00:20:54,852 [audience cheering] 392 00:21:05,832 --> 00:21:09,100 [chris] kenny, uh, charles guan of overhaul is one of a kind. 393 00:21:09,102 --> 00:21:13,838 I can only sit here and think what would have happened had he not released black dragon? 394 00:21:13,939 --> 00:21:15,940 He was just pounding away. 395 00:21:15,942 --> 00:21:18,209 [kenny] this was one of the best overhaul's performances 396 00:21:18,211 --> 00:21:19,810 We've seen in a while. 397 00:21:19,812 --> 00:21:22,947 Charles, you did grabby bot nation proud. 398 00:21:24,751 --> 00:21:26,016 [chris] so there you have it 399 00:21:26,018 --> 00:21:28,719 Black dragon moves on to a second round matchup 400 00:21:28,721 --> 00:21:33,357 With tyler nguyen, ray billings and perfect phoenix. 401 00:21:33,426 --> 00:21:35,660 Coming up, miss mischief herself. 402 00:21:35,728 --> 00:21:39,497 Hijinx spins up against the california kille whiplash. 403 00:21:39,499 --> 00:21:41,599 Who'll claw their way to the next round? 404 00:21:41,601 --> 00:21:46,103 Find out next on battlebots champions sin city slugfest. 405 00:21:57,517 --> 00:22:01,585 [chris] the race to face witch doctor at the end of the evening continues. 406 00:22:01,587 --> 00:22:04,822 Up next, it's hijinx it's whiplash. 407 00:22:04,824 --> 00:22:08,225 And, kenny, let's start with jan herchenroeder in hijinx . 408 00:22:08,227 --> 00:22:12,063 In their first two seasons, they have two round of 32 exits. 409 00:22:12,065 --> 00:22:14,465 And while they haven't foun a signature win, 410 00:22:14,533 --> 00:22:17,335 They've been on the receivin end of some signature losses 411 00:22:17,436 --> 00:22:20,504 Including an epic knockout by uppercut. 412 00:22:20,506 --> 00:22:22,907 And landed right in front of us. 413 00:22:22,909 --> 00:22:26,243 And a detailed defeat to sawblaze. I'm sorry. 414 00:22:26,312 --> 00:22:30,548 I meant they were detailed by sawblaze, who cut their tail right off. 415 00:22:32,051 --> 00:22:33,517 This is a big challenge for them tonight. 416 00:22:33,519 --> 00:22:36,554 Absolutely. Especially given that matt vasquez has faced 417 00:22:36,655 --> 00:22:39,757 So many horizontal spinners over the course of his career. 418 00:22:39,859 --> 00:22:43,094 But matt will definitely be cautious of hijinx's tail. 419 00:22:43,096 --> 00:22:47,365 Driver orion beach is so goo at backing that thang up 420 00:22:47,433 --> 00:22:49,100 And it could cause problems for whiplash. 421 00:22:51,404 --> 00:22:52,536 [chris] alrighty. 422 00:22:52,538 --> 00:22:54,705 Trip to the second round is on the line. 423 00:22:54,707 --> 00:22:57,708 Both bots out of the tunnels behind the glass, 424 00:22:57,710 --> 00:23:01,212 They are ready to kick off their quest to face witch doctor 425 00:23:01,214 --> 00:23:02,413 At the end of the night. 426 00:23:02,415 --> 00:23:04,315 [audience cheering] 427 00:23:06,719 --> 00:23:08,819 [robotic voice] red team, ready. 428 00:23:14,060 --> 00:23:16,827 [chris] jen herchenroeder surveying the battlebox. 429 00:23:16,829 --> 00:23:19,296 She needs this win to finally prove hijinx 430 00:23:19,298 --> 00:23:22,500 Can hang with the best in the entire sport. 431 00:23:22,502 --> 00:23:26,504 [kenny] and more than that, to prove they are a real threat for the golden bolt. 432 00:23:26,506 --> 00:23:29,807 They've upgraded their weapo upgraded their armor. 433 00:23:29,809 --> 00:23:31,742 Driver orion beach knows 434 00:23:31,811 --> 00:23:35,813 It's going to take a superhuman effort to outdrive matt vasquez. 435 00:23:38,451 --> 00:23:40,317 [robotic voice] blue team, ready. 436 00:23:46,659 --> 00:23:50,227 [chris] this team has come so close to the giant nut. 437 00:23:50,229 --> 00:23:51,495 But hey, the golden bolt 438 00:23:51,497 --> 00:23:54,298 Would be one hell of a consolation prize, kenn 439 00:23:54,300 --> 00:23:56,400 [kenny] whiplash has established itself 440 00:23:56,402 --> 00:23:59,703 As the premiere control bot in the sport. 441 00:23:59,705 --> 00:24:05,009 They've added a huge c-shaped front wedge to jam up hijinx's weapon 442 00:24:05,011 --> 00:24:07,411 And stick to them like gum on a bus bench. 443 00:24:19,325 --> 00:24:21,692 [audience chanting] fight! Fight! Fight! 444 00:24:21,694 --> 00:24:24,261 [chris] hijinx versus whiplash, 445 00:24:24,363 --> 00:24:29,433 Trying to take the first ste to facing the gatekeeper, witch doctor. 446 00:24:32,638 --> 00:24:34,505 Let the bot battle begin! 447 00:24:34,507 --> 00:24:38,409 Whiplash on a charge and ends up on top of hijinx 448 00:24:38,411 --> 00:24:40,344 Nice view. 449 00:24:40,346 --> 00:24:43,447 [kenny] well, chris, we saw hijinx come out of the bot leading with their tail. 450 00:24:43,516 --> 00:24:47,618 This is why, controlling whiplash, I love the start here. 451 00:24:47,620 --> 00:24:50,488 [chris] yeah. Trying to get into those screws to the upper deck, 452 00:24:50,490 --> 00:24:52,623 Whiplash finds its way free. 453 00:24:52,625 --> 00:24:56,460 [kenny] whiplash trying to answer, but can't find the right attack angle. 454 00:24:56,562 --> 00:24:58,796 [chris] nice little reversa there by matty vasquez, 455 00:24:58,798 --> 00:25:00,764 One of the best drivers in the biz. 456 00:25:00,833 --> 00:25:04,535 [kenny] hijinx using that tail like a stiff arm. Oh! 457 00:25:04,604 --> 00:25:07,037 [chris] matty vasquez says, "screw your stiff arm. 458 00:25:07,106 --> 00:25:08,506 This ain't football." 459 00:25:08,508 --> 00:25:11,509 Great move by the 22 year-ol 460 00:25:11,511 --> 00:25:15,746 Oh, the pulverizer gets a hold of whiplash and holds it in place. 461 00:25:15,815 --> 00:25:17,715 Now can hijinx get over there in time? 462 00:25:17,717 --> 00:25:19,216 No. 463 00:25:19,218 --> 00:25:21,552 [kenny] hijinx trying to play it safe here. 464 00:25:21,654 --> 00:25:25,823 But if you give matt vasque an inch, he'll take a mile. 465 00:25:25,825 --> 00:25:29,326 [chris] vasquez and whiplas trying to find the perfect angle on hijinx 466 00:25:29,328 --> 00:25:30,728 And use that lifter. 467 00:25:32,164 --> 00:25:36,500 You are better in battlebot than whiplash at doing that 468 00:25:36,502 --> 00:25:38,335 Nice shot. 469 00:25:38,337 --> 00:25:41,639 Follows it up with another nice jab, and now trying to utilize the upper deck. 470 00:25:41,707 --> 00:25:43,574 And how about the rails. 471 00:25:43,576 --> 00:25:45,009 [kenny] chris, not many drivers 472 00:25:45,011 --> 00:25:48,612 Can pull off the reversal move, matt vasquez just did. 473 00:25:48,614 --> 00:25:52,249 And look at him use that lifter arm to keep hijinx pinned here. 474 00:25:52,351 --> 00:25:53,751 He's one of the best for a reason. 475 00:25:55,655 --> 00:25:58,422 [chris] hijinx's driver orion beach breaks free 476 00:25:58,424 --> 00:26:01,125 And delivers a nice shot to whiplash. 477 00:26:01,127 --> 00:26:06,430 It looks like that weapon has slowed down on hijinx, at least momentarily. 478 00:26:06,432 --> 00:26:08,933 [kenny] hijinx cannot win th without their weapon, 479 00:26:09,034 --> 00:26:11,302 They need to get that thing going, chris. 480 00:26:11,304 --> 00:26:14,038 [chris] well, whiplash givin them no time to do that, 481 00:26:14,106 --> 00:26:16,941 Flipping hijinxs over and back again. 482 00:26:18,311 --> 00:26:21,045 Now try to get it up over the rails. 483 00:26:21,146 --> 00:26:23,213 Oh, look at jen herchenroede fired up. 484 00:26:23,215 --> 00:26:25,816 [kenny] I think hijinx was starting to get their weapon moving, 485 00:26:25,818 --> 00:26:29,253 But matt vasquez isn't giving them any time to breathe. 486 00:26:29,322 --> 00:26:31,121 [chris] this is the danger zone. 487 00:26:31,123 --> 00:26:34,224 Right up on the screws in front of the three judge 488 00:26:34,226 --> 00:26:36,994 Whiplash, trying to prove his point. 489 00:26:36,996 --> 00:26:40,864 Oh, the vasquez family thrilled with that maneuver 490 00:26:40,933 --> 00:26:44,602 [kenny] yeah, whiplash doing what whiplash does best right now. 491 00:26:46,305 --> 00:26:51,508 While hijinx has no chance of getting out of there, unless matt vasquez lets the 492 00:26:51,510 --> 00:26:54,411 [chris] and look at jason bardis, one of the three judges, 493 00:26:54,413 --> 00:26:57,715 Standing up to get a closer look at the work of whiplash 494 00:26:59,819 --> 00:27:03,520 Orion beach finds a lane, gets that weapon spun up. 495 00:27:04,724 --> 00:27:06,056 Nice jab there. 496 00:27:06,158 --> 00:27:09,493 What an incredible driving match we have, kenny 497 00:27:09,495 --> 00:27:11,428 [kenny] yeah, you could see the front of whiplash 498 00:27:11,430 --> 00:27:13,864 Is getting pretty banged up again. 499 00:27:13,899 --> 00:27:17,901 Orion beach has been using that tail phenomenally in this fight. 500 00:27:17,903 --> 00:27:19,937 Time is running out, though 501 00:27:19,939 --> 00:27:23,707 [chris] whoa. The kill saws get in on the action under whiplash. 502 00:27:23,709 --> 00:27:25,309 Under 10 to go. 503 00:27:27,413 --> 00:27:29,813 This one is going to go the distance. 504 00:27:32,051 --> 00:27:33,217 [buzzer ringing] 505 00:27:33,219 --> 00:27:35,152 [audience cheering] 506 00:27:35,254 --> 00:27:37,221 Great job, nice. 507 00:27:37,223 --> 00:27:41,058 Everything worked. Isn't that awesome? I love it. 508 00:27:41,060 --> 00:27:45,129 [chris] hey, both sides super excited with the way their robots performed. 509 00:27:45,131 --> 00:27:46,964 But for the third straight fight, 510 00:27:46,966 --> 00:27:50,401 This one will be decided by the judges. 511 00:27:52,204 --> 00:27:53,937 Kenny, right at the beginnin 512 00:27:53,939 --> 00:27:56,407 Hijinx had whiplash where it wanted. 513 00:27:56,409 --> 00:28:00,010 [kenny] yeah. Orion beach leading with that tail and at the start of the figh 514 00:28:00,012 --> 00:28:02,813 I thought that really threw matt vasquez off. 515 00:28:02,815 --> 00:28:06,116 Hijinx got underneath, whiplash landed some shots 516 00:28:06,118 --> 00:28:09,153 And really didn't give whiplash a window to attack 517 00:28:10,456 --> 00:28:13,123 [chris] but once that 48-inch bar stopped spinning 518 00:28:13,125 --> 00:28:15,626 It was like there was blood in the water 519 00:28:15,628 --> 00:28:18,095 And matty vasquez could smell it. 520 00:28:18,097 --> 00:28:19,830 Whiplash went to work, 521 00:28:19,898 --> 00:28:24,301 And few robots in the sport are better at controlling the tempo, kenny. 522 00:28:24,303 --> 00:28:26,303 [kenny] yeah. Matt, impressive as always, 523 00:28:26,305 --> 00:28:29,640 When it comes to the contro and aggression category. 524 00:28:29,709 --> 00:28:35,779 Hijinx landed a ton of shots but I'm not sure any of the did any meaningful damage. 525 00:28:35,781 --> 00:28:39,817 Great tactical fight, excellent driving on both sides. 526 00:28:39,819 --> 00:28:41,952 [chris] faruq, talk to us. 527 00:28:44,557 --> 00:28:47,124 The results from the judges are in. 528 00:28:51,330 --> 00:28:54,331 The winner by unanimous decision is... 529 00:28:58,904 --> 00:29:01,205 Whiplash. 530 00:29:01,207 --> 00:29:02,906 Great job. Great job. 531 00:29:04,510 --> 00:29:06,310 We tried. 532 00:29:08,714 --> 00:29:10,914 [chris] matty vasquez, congratulations. 533 00:29:10,916 --> 00:29:12,682 Great job. 534 00:29:12,684 --> 00:29:15,819 Were you a little worried about that bar that they had on their robot? 535 00:29:15,821 --> 00:29:18,722 Yeah, their bar is scary, but I was more nervous about that little tail they have, 536 00:29:18,724 --> 00:29:20,124 Because when we run that big playa, 537 00:29:20,126 --> 00:29:21,725 We're like a quarter inch off the ground. 538 00:29:21,727 --> 00:29:23,226 So we have no ground game. 539 00:29:23,228 --> 00:29:25,329 We're just all about taking the big hits. And they're super clever. 540 00:29:25,331 --> 00:29:27,097 They have a little wedge on their tail on the back. 541 00:29:27,099 --> 00:29:28,632 It sort of stabilizes them 542 00:29:28,634 --> 00:29:31,301 And they also use it to get under us, high center us a few times. 543 00:29:31,303 --> 00:29:33,137 And it was awesome what they did in the very beginning. 544 00:29:33,238 --> 00:29:35,005 They scooped me up, high-centered me, 545 00:29:35,007 --> 00:29:36,774 And they spun up their weapon, which was genius. 546 00:29:36,776 --> 00:29:40,244 But luckily, I just drove away and aimed for their weapon. 547 00:29:40,312 --> 00:29:42,713 Believe it or not, I wanted to aim for their weapon, stop their weapon, 548 00:29:42,715 --> 00:29:45,215 Push them around, and it worked, barely. 549 00:29:45,217 --> 00:29:46,350 Yeah. 550 00:29:48,621 --> 00:29:49,987 It was a great win. 551 00:29:49,989 --> 00:29:52,723 What would it mean for your team to get the golden bolt? 552 00:29:52,725 --> 00:29:55,425 Oh, getting the golden bolt would be awesome. Like, at this point. 553 00:29:55,427 --> 00:29:58,328 I love this tournament because I just feel like we're having fun 554 00:29:58,330 --> 00:30:00,063 And if we get there, like, it'll be awesome. 555 00:30:00,165 --> 00:30:01,198 -Yeah. -But it's... 556 00:30:01,200 --> 00:30:02,499 -We're having a lot of fun so far. -Yeah. 557 00:30:02,501 --> 00:30:04,067 Yeah. 558 00:30:04,069 --> 00:30:05,702 [chris] hey, another great performance, matt. Congratulations. 559 00:30:05,704 --> 00:30:06,804 You're on to the next round 560 00:30:06,806 --> 00:30:08,205 -Yeah, thank you. -Thank you. 561 00:30:13,212 --> 00:30:15,512 [chris] kenny, here's the great thing about having matty vasquez 562 00:30:15,514 --> 00:30:18,015 Not only as your captain, but your driver as well, 563 00:30:18,017 --> 00:30:21,351 It seems like he could work any angle he wants to in there. 564 00:30:21,420 --> 00:30:23,420 [kenny] absolutely. He was on point here. 565 00:30:23,422 --> 00:30:26,423 But at the same time, I thin he showed a lot of respect to hijinx, 566 00:30:26,425 --> 00:30:28,358 Really had to adapt and get around it, 567 00:30:28,460 --> 00:30:30,928 But in the end, matt vasquez, too good. 568 00:30:30,930 --> 00:30:35,499 [chris] up next, will ghost raptor fly captain shrederat at half mast 569 00:30:35,501 --> 00:30:38,101 Or will the captain put his john hancock 570 00:30:38,103 --> 00:30:40,304 On ghost raptor's death certificate? 571 00:30:40,306 --> 00:30:44,842 That fight and more, coming on battlebots champions sin city slugfest. 572 00:30:55,821 --> 00:30:59,857 [chris] we are back on battlebots champions sin city slugfest 573 00:30:59,958 --> 00:31:01,859 And hide your frogs and doll 574 00:31:01,927 --> 00:31:05,529 Because the voodoo duo of andrea and mike gellatly 575 00:31:05,531 --> 00:31:08,265 They're in the building back there in the pits. 576 00:31:08,333 --> 00:31:10,100 They're getting witch doctor dialed in 577 00:31:10,102 --> 00:31:12,836 For their golden bolt qualifying match 578 00:31:12,938 --> 00:31:14,805 Coming up later this evening 579 00:31:14,807 --> 00:31:17,040 [kenny] this team is still coming to terms 580 00:31:17,042 --> 00:31:20,410 With its second runner up finish for the giant nut. 581 00:31:20,412 --> 00:31:22,546 They spent much of that championship bout 582 00:31:22,648 --> 00:31:25,215 With tantrum like a wounded animal 583 00:31:25,217 --> 00:31:28,118 Struggling to get anything going. 584 00:31:28,120 --> 00:31:29,419 Oh, and I think that may have hurt 585 00:31:29,421 --> 00:31:32,956 Witch doctor, chris, they are not moving well. 586 00:31:32,958 --> 00:31:35,392 I speak from experience when I say that 587 00:31:35,394 --> 00:31:39,663 Losing a title fight does a number on your competitive spirit. 588 00:31:39,731 --> 00:31:43,867 A lot of squads may call it a wrap after such a disappointing loss, 589 00:31:43,903 --> 00:31:45,369 Not witch doctor. 590 00:31:45,371 --> 00:31:49,306 They are here for payback and they want that golden bolt. 591 00:31:53,245 --> 00:31:56,546 Up next, two great veterans in this sport, 592 00:31:56,615 --> 00:32:02,219 Chuck pitzer of ghost raptor, brian nave of captain shrederator. 593 00:32:02,221 --> 00:32:06,056 For ghost raptor, they had a rough 2021 seaso 594 00:32:06,158 --> 00:32:08,659 Missing out on the world championship tournament 595 00:32:08,727 --> 00:32:10,393 And they were on the receiving end 596 00:32:10,395 --> 00:32:14,598 Of one of the biggest shots we have ever seen, courtesy of cobalt. 597 00:32:14,600 --> 00:32:18,435 Big question, can they turn things around here against captain shrederator, kenny? 598 00:32:18,504 --> 00:32:23,040 [kenny] well, chris, brian nave led his team to a number 27 seed 599 00:32:23,141 --> 00:32:26,043 But got knocked out of the tournament by rotator 600 00:32:26,045 --> 00:32:29,713 And since then, brian's questioned his team' focus back in the pits. 601 00:32:29,715 --> 00:32:32,249 Rumor has it they didn't configure the bo 602 00:32:32,351 --> 00:32:34,318 The way brian wanted for the fight, 603 00:32:34,320 --> 00:32:37,955 So you got to think ghost raptor has an opening to steal a win. 604 00:32:40,059 --> 00:32:44,428 The run to face witch doctor at the end of the night for these two starts right now. 605 00:32:44,430 --> 00:32:45,662 Faruq. 606 00:32:45,731 --> 00:32:47,798 [audience cheering] 607 00:32:47,800 --> 00:32:51,902 [faruq] in the red square, from san jose, california, 608 00:32:51,904 --> 00:32:58,241 The scariest thing to escape jurassic park, it's ghost raptor. 609 00:33:03,048 --> 00:33:06,416 [chris] here comes chuck pitzer and ghost rapto 610 00:33:06,418 --> 00:33:10,654 Okay, a little forward roll from the punk rocker. 611 00:33:10,756 --> 00:33:12,789 [kenny] pretty good form from chuck. 612 00:33:12,791 --> 00:33:14,390 Not gonna lie. 613 00:33:14,392 --> 00:33:17,861 Take a look at those front fork wedgelets on ghost raptor. 614 00:33:17,929 --> 00:33:19,229 Chuck's definitely going to focus 615 00:33:19,231 --> 00:33:21,798 On getting underneath captain shrederator. 616 00:33:21,800 --> 00:33:26,103 Keeping it off balance and landing big shots with that horizontal spinner 617 00:33:32,211 --> 00:33:36,313 [faruq] in the blue square, from ormond beach, florida, 618 00:33:36,315 --> 00:33:38,048 These colors don't run, 619 00:33:38,050 --> 00:33:41,718 They spin around really fast and kill robots, 620 00:33:41,720 --> 00:33:46,056 Give it up for captain shrederator. 621 00:33:47,326 --> 00:33:49,126 [audience cheering] 622 00:33:51,530 --> 00:33:53,630 [chris] oh, captain, my captain. 623 00:33:53,632 --> 00:33:57,501 There's the man, brian nave leading on his crew and, kenny, 624 00:33:57,503 --> 00:33:59,503 Something tells me those sunglasses 625 00:33:59,505 --> 00:34:02,139 Aren't because it's too bright in here. 626 00:34:02,207 --> 00:34:06,410 [kenny] well, listen, his te wouldn't be the first to wak up with a vegas hangover, 627 00:34:06,412 --> 00:34:08,111 And it won't be the last. 628 00:34:08,113 --> 00:34:11,515 As for captain shrederator, they're going with their classic shell, 629 00:34:11,517 --> 00:34:13,950 And we both know their strategy. 630 00:34:14,052 --> 00:34:15,619 [kenny and chris] spin it to win. 631 00:34:28,100 --> 00:34:30,534 So one thing that's, you know, 632 00:34:30,602 --> 00:34:34,037 These-- these full body spinners are really susceptible to, 633 00:34:34,039 --> 00:34:35,472 It's like a low scoop. 634 00:34:35,474 --> 00:34:37,007 So the idea is that, you know, 635 00:34:37,009 --> 00:34:38,508 If you can get their body off the ground 636 00:34:38,510 --> 00:34:39,810 And get their wheels off the ground, 637 00:34:39,812 --> 00:34:41,812 Then you can just push them wherever you want to. 638 00:34:41,814 --> 00:34:44,214 So to make it into the golden bolt would be a big deal. 639 00:34:44,216 --> 00:34:47,417 If we could actually manage to think our way through it, 640 00:34:47,419 --> 00:34:49,319 And we would have to really think our way through it. 641 00:34:49,321 --> 00:34:51,888 The bot is not built to withstand every robot 642 00:34:51,890 --> 00:34:54,057 That's lined up against us, but if we did that, 643 00:34:54,126 --> 00:34:56,760 That would be totally euphoric 644 00:34:56,862 --> 00:34:59,663 And I would love to bring that home to the team. 645 00:34:59,698 --> 00:35:01,898 Sin city slugfest, here we go. 646 00:35:01,900 --> 00:35:04,701 First opponent's going to be ghost raptor. 647 00:35:04,703 --> 00:35:07,003 He doesn't have a good reputation or reliability, 648 00:35:07,005 --> 00:35:08,171 But neither do we, 649 00:35:08,173 --> 00:35:10,040 So we're going to see who breaks first. 650 00:35:10,109 --> 00:35:13,510 I vote for them because if he drives it right, we could be in trouble. 651 00:35:13,512 --> 00:35:15,212 If he drives it wrong, he's dead. 652 00:35:15,214 --> 00:35:16,847 Unfortunately, in sin city, 653 00:35:16,849 --> 00:35:19,116 There's things for the boys to do at night, 654 00:35:19,118 --> 00:35:22,018 So they didn't get in time to prepare the body and frame 655 00:35:22,020 --> 00:35:23,720 That I wanted to run against him. 656 00:35:23,722 --> 00:35:27,524 So we got to run our standard shell, 657 00:35:27,526 --> 00:35:28,725 But we'll be all right. 658 00:35:32,798 --> 00:35:34,965 [robotic voice] robots, activate. 659 00:35:37,836 --> 00:35:39,402 [chris] for more on this matchup, 660 00:35:39,404 --> 00:35:41,905 Let's head on over to the third member of our broadcast team, 661 00:35:41,907 --> 00:35:44,774 The bot whisperer, pete abrahamson. 662 00:35:44,776 --> 00:35:46,309 What do you got here, pete? 663 00:35:46,311 --> 00:35:49,112 [pete] well, kenny mentione those forks on ghost raptors 664 00:35:49,114 --> 00:35:51,848 Chuck is hoping that it'll be enough to win the low ground. 665 00:35:51,917 --> 00:35:55,018 So he's ditched the flipper in favor of a heavier weapon 666 00:35:55,020 --> 00:35:59,256 Against a full body spinner we'll see if that configuration pays off, 667 00:35:59,357 --> 00:36:01,391 But I have my doubts, guys. 668 00:36:01,393 --> 00:36:02,659 [chris] thank you very much, pete. 669 00:36:05,297 --> 00:36:07,697 Can ghost raptor take down the captain 670 00:36:07,699 --> 00:36:10,834 And kick start a run here in sin city 671 00:36:10,936 --> 00:36:15,605 Or will brian nave squad sober up in time for a clutch k.O.? 672 00:36:15,607 --> 00:36:16,906 For one of these veterans, 673 00:36:16,975 --> 00:36:20,610 A shot of the golden bolt is about to go up in smoke. 674 00:36:20,612 --> 00:36:25,048 The fight, when battlebots champions continues. 675 00:36:33,125 --> 00:36:34,724 [audience cheering] 676 00:36:34,726 --> 00:36:38,361 [chris] we are back on battlebots champions, sin city slugfest. 677 00:36:38,463 --> 00:36:40,964 Ghost raptor and captain shrederator are ready 678 00:36:40,999 --> 00:36:44,501 To slug it out in this final first round matchup. 679 00:36:44,503 --> 00:36:48,405 Winner moves one step closer to tonight's gatekeeper... 680 00:36:48,407 --> 00:36:49,673 Witch doctor. 681 00:36:49,675 --> 00:36:51,107 [audience cheering] 682 00:37:01,520 --> 00:37:04,120 [audience chanting] fight! Fight! Fight! 683 00:37:15,534 --> 00:37:17,433 [chris] let the bot battle begin. 684 00:37:17,435 --> 00:37:21,538 Ghost raptor on the charge, trying to get there before shrederator can spin. 685 00:37:21,607 --> 00:37:24,908 [kenny] nice evasive maneuvers from captain shrederator there. 686 00:37:24,910 --> 00:37:27,410 [chris] ghost raptor with a full court press, 687 00:37:27,412 --> 00:37:28,712 Chuck woods with action, 688 00:37:28,714 --> 00:37:31,715 The shrederator rams itself into the upper deck. 689 00:37:31,717 --> 00:37:34,317 [kenny] yeah, they're driving a little bit out of control here. 690 00:37:34,319 --> 00:37:37,721 [chris] driving like maybe they did party a bit too much last night. 691 00:37:37,723 --> 00:37:39,456 [kenny laughs] 692 00:37:39,557 --> 00:37:42,425 [chris] shrederator testing that front end of ghost raptor. 693 00:37:42,427 --> 00:37:46,429 Chuck pitzer's weapon is up to speed and looking to make some contact here. 694 00:37:47,933 --> 00:37:50,800 Whoa! My goodness. 695 00:37:50,802 --> 00:37:55,205 Shrederator detaches ghost raptors' primary weapon from its base. 696 00:37:55,207 --> 00:37:57,040 Hide the children. 697 00:37:57,109 --> 00:37:59,342 This fight is now r rated. 698 00:37:59,411 --> 00:38:02,212 That is flat out unbelievable, kenny. 699 00:38:02,214 --> 00:38:05,315 [kenny] gruesome collision there for ghost raptor. 700 00:38:05,317 --> 00:38:07,817 [chris] the pulverizer getting involved now. 701 00:38:07,819 --> 00:38:10,220 Shrederator looking for space to spin up. 702 00:38:10,222 --> 00:38:15,992 Ghost raptors still in for- oh! Chuck pitzer's bot's a little toasty. 703 00:38:15,994 --> 00:38:17,827 Somebody grab my oven mitts 704 00:38:17,829 --> 00:38:19,763 [kenny] friendly fire from the flamethrower. 705 00:38:19,831 --> 00:38:21,931 But check out captain shrederator 706 00:38:21,933 --> 00:38:25,001 Lost a tooth in the railing of the upper deck. 707 00:38:25,003 --> 00:38:26,435 [chris] unbelievable. 708 00:38:26,437 --> 00:38:29,639 You can see brian nave's bo start to wobble a little bit 709 00:38:29,708 --> 00:38:31,241 It's off balance now. 710 00:38:31,243 --> 00:38:34,744 And apparently, just anothe stroll in the park for ghost raptor, 711 00:38:34,846 --> 00:38:37,614 Which is now engulfed in flames but doesn't seem to care. 712 00:38:37,616 --> 00:38:38,714 [kenny] oh, my goodness. 713 00:38:38,717 --> 00:38:40,917 Looks like they're on a kamikaze missio 714 00:38:40,919 --> 00:38:43,219 Just trying to ram their flaming robot 715 00:38:43,221 --> 00:38:45,121 Right into captain shrederator. 716 00:38:45,123 --> 00:38:47,424 [chris] ghost raptor workin without a primary weapon, 717 00:38:47,426 --> 00:38:50,727 But has been extremely aggressive since the opening bell. 718 00:38:50,729 --> 00:38:54,764 Now trying to work shrederat into that short corner. Kenn 719 00:38:54,833 --> 00:38:56,800 [kenny] yeah, it looks like that fire has died down 720 00:38:56,802 --> 00:38:59,803 And team shrederator needs to be careful here, chris. 721 00:38:59,805 --> 00:39:03,440 Chuck pitzer has dictated the action for most of this match. 722 00:39:03,541 --> 00:39:08,912 Brian nave can't assume he h this fight in the bag just because of that one big hit 723 00:39:08,914 --> 00:39:11,815 [chris] ghost raptor dropping the pulverizer now 724 00:39:11,817 --> 00:39:13,650 Whoo! Yeah! 725 00:39:13,719 --> 00:39:16,619 [chris] and shrederator is already like a pizza, 726 00:39:16,621 --> 00:39:19,222 How much more flat he's gonna make them, kenny 727 00:39:19,224 --> 00:39:23,126 [kenny] looks like he wants a torch shrederator over a crepe. 728 00:39:23,128 --> 00:39:25,395 [chris] boy, that pulverize working overtime. 729 00:39:25,397 --> 00:39:28,365 And finally, shrederator escapes the corner. 730 00:39:28,433 --> 00:39:30,133 [kenny] nice shot by captain shrederator 731 00:39:30,235 --> 00:39:34,237 And here comes some life from the full body spinner. 732 00:39:34,339 --> 00:39:37,774 [chris] that front wedge on ghost raptor has been very effective, 733 00:39:37,776 --> 00:39:40,510 But shrederator attacking the battlebox here, 734 00:39:40,512 --> 00:39:43,613 Almost looks like it wants to end this fight early. 735 00:39:43,615 --> 00:39:46,015 [kenny] shrederator still having some control issues 736 00:39:46,017 --> 00:39:48,752 Kind of bouncing off the battlebox this whole fight. 737 00:39:48,820 --> 00:39:53,223 [chris] nice shot there, get shrederator into the ai and has it off kilter. 738 00:39:53,225 --> 00:39:55,325 20 seconds remaining. 739 00:39:55,327 --> 00:39:56,960 [kenny] I'll tell you what, chris, ghost raptor 740 00:39:56,962 --> 00:39:59,062 Is going to lose the damage category, 741 00:39:59,064 --> 00:40:01,698 But chuck pitzer has done a fantastic job 742 00:40:01,700 --> 00:40:06,102 Stuffing the stat sheet in the control and aggression columns. 743 00:40:06,104 --> 00:40:07,737 [chris] final few seconds. 744 00:40:07,839 --> 00:40:10,340 We've had flying metal, balls of fire, 745 00:40:10,408 --> 00:40:12,642 And now we're going to get a judge's decision 746 00:40:12,711 --> 00:40:16,312 As this one will go the distance. 747 00:40:16,314 --> 00:40:18,114 [audience cheering] 748 00:40:28,427 --> 00:40:31,361 [chris] kenny, ghost raptor was the aggressor to start 749 00:40:31,429 --> 00:40:34,130 Getting all up in captain shrederator's business. 750 00:40:34,132 --> 00:40:36,800 But after this massive collision that sent 751 00:40:36,802 --> 00:40:40,403 Ghost raptor's primary weapo flying out of the box, 752 00:40:40,405 --> 00:40:43,406 It certainly looked like shr was going to cruise to victory. 753 00:40:43,408 --> 00:40:44,641 [kenny] what a shot. Yeah. 754 00:40:44,709 --> 00:40:48,111 Shrederator scoring huge damage points there, 755 00:40:48,113 --> 00:40:50,847 But credit to ghost raptor, unfazed, 756 00:40:50,949 --> 00:40:53,616 Kept up that aggression and continued to attack 757 00:40:53,618 --> 00:40:55,952 Even while on fire. 758 00:40:55,954 --> 00:40:59,355 [chris] yeah, the fans treat to a bonfire, courtesy of ghost raptor, 759 00:40:59,424 --> 00:41:03,293 Who did a great job of using the battlebox to its advantage, 760 00:41:03,295 --> 00:41:06,229 Pushing shrederator into the short corner, 761 00:41:06,231 --> 00:41:09,065 Even getting the pulverizer involved. 762 00:41:09,133 --> 00:41:11,100 Will it be enough to get the win, though? 763 00:41:11,102 --> 00:41:12,802 [kenny] this is a tough call 764 00:41:12,804 --> 00:41:16,206 Very difficult to overcome losing your primary weapon in this sport. 765 00:41:16,208 --> 00:41:19,742 But shrederator really fade in the back half of this fight, 766 00:41:19,811 --> 00:41:22,712 Chuck, never let up a lot on the line here 767 00:41:22,714 --> 00:41:24,581 For both of these guys. 768 00:41:24,583 --> 00:41:28,051 [chris] big decision coming your way. Here is faruq. 769 00:41:29,521 --> 00:41:32,522 The results from the judges are in. 770 00:41:35,527 --> 00:41:39,329 The winner by unanimous decision is... 771 00:41:42,801 --> 00:41:44,734 Ghost raptor. 772 00:41:47,806 --> 00:41:50,039 [indistinct chatter] 773 00:41:57,716 --> 00:42:01,117 Hey, chuck. How does it feel to finally get that w? 774 00:42:01,119 --> 00:42:03,119 It feels good. 775 00:42:04,723 --> 00:42:05,955 It's been a while, I admit. 776 00:42:05,957 --> 00:42:08,224 Yeah, but if I was going to win anything, 777 00:42:08,226 --> 00:42:09,392 I'd like to do it like that. 778 00:42:09,394 --> 00:42:12,862 I lose my spinner. Yeah, I was on fire, yeah. 779 00:42:12,931 --> 00:42:14,397 It was great. 780 00:42:14,399 --> 00:42:16,900 [kenny] hey, and going-going the full three minutes is always good. 781 00:42:16,902 --> 00:42:19,536 It was an excellent fight. What was your strategy here? 782 00:42:19,604 --> 00:42:21,838 Well, we were trying to just get them in that far corner 783 00:42:21,907 --> 00:42:24,140 Where we could actually get a little hammer action on them. 784 00:42:24,242 --> 00:42:26,643 -Okay. -I knew I couldn't really do much to its shell. 785 00:42:26,711 --> 00:42:28,778 You can see that as soon as I hit it really hard, 786 00:42:28,780 --> 00:42:32,415 That actually damaged myself more than I damaged him. 787 00:42:32,417 --> 00:42:37,253 So it was just try to get a couple of pops off the top and try to control them. 788 00:42:37,355 --> 00:42:39,422 [chris] chuck, you mentione losing that blade. 789 00:42:39,424 --> 00:42:40,957 Were you worried at all? 790 00:42:41,059 --> 00:42:44,661 Yeah, every time it worries me. It never changes. 791 00:42:44,729 --> 00:42:48,064 [chris] chuck, you're on to the second roun nicely done. 792 00:42:48,166 --> 00:42:51,034 [audience cheering] 793 00:42:54,940 --> 00:42:56,105 This is great news 794 00:42:56,107 --> 00:42:58,107 For chuck pitzer and ghost raptor. 795 00:42:58,109 --> 00:43:01,144 I mean, you could see how much this means to him, man. 796 00:43:01,212 --> 00:43:03,413 This was huge. He was so excited. 797 00:43:03,415 --> 00:43:07,050 [kenny] I think ghost raptor aggression in this fight was the difference. 798 00:43:07,118 --> 00:43:09,752 For brian nave, I'm sure he's hoping his team 799 00:43:09,821 --> 00:43:14,424 Will handle the bright light of vegas a little better next time. 800 00:43:15,727 --> 00:43:16,826 [chris] all right. 801 00:43:16,828 --> 00:43:18,361 So the first round is now in the books 802 00:43:18,463 --> 00:43:21,598 And we are speeding toward our golden bolt qualifier 803 00:43:21,600 --> 00:43:23,199 With witch doctor. 804 00:43:23,201 --> 00:43:25,535 And at the end of the night one bot is going to claim 805 00:43:25,637 --> 00:43:28,304 That final spot in the field of champions 806 00:43:28,306 --> 00:43:32,508 Where they will compete for the golden bolt. 807 00:43:32,510 --> 00:43:35,845 Coming up, we're going full harry potter as a phoen 808 00:43:35,947 --> 00:43:39,315 And a dragon square off, it's perfect phoenix 809 00:43:39,317 --> 00:43:45,054 And black dragon when battlebots champions sin city slugfest returns. 810 00:43:52,697 --> 00:43:53,930 [audience cheering] 811 00:43:53,932 --> 00:43:56,299 [chris] we continue on battlebots champions, 812 00:43:56,301 --> 00:43:59,102 The sin city slugfest on to the next round 813 00:43:59,104 --> 00:44:01,638 With perfect phoenix taking on black dragon. 814 00:44:01,706 --> 00:44:05,274 And how about tyler nguyen getting it done in his first match, 815 00:44:05,276 --> 00:44:07,844 He was wheeling and dealing against subzero 816 00:44:07,945 --> 00:44:10,947 Enroute to a unanimous decision victory, 817 00:44:10,949 --> 00:44:13,650 But those three minutes certainly took their toll, kenny. 818 00:44:13,718 --> 00:44:16,719 We always talk about how challenging these slugfests are 819 00:44:16,721 --> 00:44:18,955 With their quick turnarounds 820 00:44:19,057 --> 00:44:21,958 [kenny] yeah, we honestly se some superhuman efforts 821 00:44:21,960 --> 00:44:24,060 Back in the pits. 822 00:44:24,062 --> 00:44:27,730 This was ray billings earlie the bot looking beat up, 823 00:44:27,732 --> 00:44:31,034 Having some discussions about the weapon. 824 00:44:31,036 --> 00:44:34,637 And just moments ago there's perfect phoenix in the test box, 825 00:44:34,706 --> 00:44:37,206 Spinning up with a notably smaller blade 826 00:44:37,208 --> 00:44:39,642 After all that damage they sustained. 827 00:44:39,744 --> 00:44:41,911 Amazing work by this squad 828 00:44:41,913 --> 00:44:44,514 Getting perfect phoenix read for this fight. 829 00:44:46,918 --> 00:44:48,551 [chris] and speaking of amazing, 830 00:44:48,653 --> 00:44:51,754 How about the brazilian squa black dragon? 831 00:44:51,856 --> 00:44:53,723 They are so tough and they are a team 832 00:44:53,725 --> 00:44:56,826 That could run the table, win four fights in one night easily. 833 00:44:56,828 --> 00:44:58,961 [kenny] absolutely. This is what they're built for. 834 00:44:58,963 --> 00:45:00,763 They are such a tough robot 835 00:45:00,832 --> 00:45:03,299 We've already seen them win a similar event 836 00:45:03,301 --> 00:45:06,736 In the desperado back in 201 837 00:45:06,838 --> 00:45:09,806 Gabriel maia is leading this team confidently. 838 00:45:09,808 --> 00:45:13,643 They're all so relaxed, dancing, soaking it all in. 839 00:45:13,745 --> 00:45:16,212 This is a matchup they feel they should win. 840 00:45:16,214 --> 00:45:18,581 And I'm not expecting any kids gloves here 841 00:45:18,583 --> 00:45:22,018 Against tyler nguyen and perfect phoenix. 842 00:45:22,020 --> 00:45:25,755 This fight should be explosive. 843 00:45:25,824 --> 00:45:28,725 Absolutely. Let's check it out, faruq. 844 00:45:32,430 --> 00:45:36,065 [faruq] in the red square, from herndon, virginia. 845 00:45:36,134 --> 00:45:38,701 He might seem like a nice kid, 846 00:45:38,703 --> 00:45:40,937 But he's here to steal your robot's lunch money 847 00:45:41,005 --> 00:45:42,705 And make it eat dirt. 848 00:45:42,707 --> 00:45:45,842 It's perfect phoenix! 849 00:45:45,943 --> 00:45:47,944 [audience cheering] 850 00:45:53,418 --> 00:45:57,353 [chris] young tyler nguyen, his consiglieri ray billings 851 00:45:57,422 --> 00:46:01,324 The main duo looking to knock off the big bad black dragon. 852 00:46:01,326 --> 00:46:03,493 What do you think of their chances, kenny? 853 00:46:03,495 --> 00:46:05,128 [kenny] well, you saw the test box, 854 00:46:05,130 --> 00:46:07,930 This shorter bar spins up like lightning. 855 00:46:07,932 --> 00:46:11,601 But next to black dragon, it's going to look like a fly swatter. 856 00:46:11,603 --> 00:46:15,138 If tyler can win the low ground and hit them from underneath 857 00:46:15,206 --> 00:46:18,207 That'll be his best shot to score damage points. 858 00:46:21,813 --> 00:46:25,815 [faruq] in the blue square, from minas gerais, brazil, 859 00:46:25,817 --> 00:46:28,818 The exterminator from south of the equator, 860 00:46:28,820 --> 00:46:32,255 It's black dragon. 861 00:46:38,129 --> 00:46:41,330 [chris] even with bots like whiplash and witch doct in the bracket, 862 00:46:41,332 --> 00:46:45,034 It's hard not to consider black dragon the favorite tonight. 863 00:46:45,036 --> 00:46:48,805 This is an all-star team with a monster bot. 864 00:46:48,807 --> 00:46:50,005 [kenny] that egg beater dru 865 00:46:50,008 --> 00:46:52,809 Is always causing problems for their opponents. 866 00:46:52,811 --> 00:46:55,444 And, you know, you look ove at their driver's deck 867 00:46:55,513 --> 00:46:58,047 And they're having the time of their lives 868 00:46:58,149 --> 00:46:59,816 Ripping you to shreds. 869 00:46:59,818 --> 00:47:02,418 Easy to get psyched out against black dragon. 870 00:47:11,763 --> 00:47:14,730 I had like a really big rebuild from subzero. 871 00:47:14,732 --> 00:47:15,998 We had to make a lot of compromises, 872 00:47:16,000 --> 00:47:18,100 Like making weapon bar a shorter version 873 00:47:18,102 --> 00:47:20,136 Because one of our motors burned out. 874 00:47:20,205 --> 00:47:21,804 So we have to run with one motor, 875 00:47:21,806 --> 00:47:23,739 Since the gearbox was kind of shot too, 876 00:47:23,808 --> 00:47:25,808 We couldn't really handle a big bar on the robot, 877 00:47:25,810 --> 00:47:29,378 Which made the robot a whopping 169 pounds. 878 00:47:29,380 --> 00:47:31,047 It means that we're really fast. 879 00:47:31,049 --> 00:47:33,416 We're basically like, um, a race car, I'd say. 880 00:47:33,418 --> 00:47:36,085 A formula one race car versus a monster truck. 881 00:47:36,087 --> 00:47:37,520 Tyler is a good driver. 882 00:47:37,522 --> 00:47:40,857 We know them from all their competitions, driving beater weights. 883 00:47:40,958 --> 00:47:44,060 So I know he's a good driver and we respect them a lot. 884 00:47:44,161 --> 00:47:46,762 We try to get some plates in our front wedge 885 00:47:46,864 --> 00:47:48,998 To deflect the blade attack, 886 00:47:49,000 --> 00:47:52,034 So, protected some parts of the robot 887 00:47:52,103 --> 00:47:54,136 So the blade won't affect my structure. 888 00:47:54,205 --> 00:47:56,505 So I can't guarantee you it'll be a great fight. 889 00:47:57,542 --> 00:47:58,941 [speaking portuguese] 890 00:48:01,012 --> 00:48:02,612 Yeah, I'll do it. 891 00:48:15,426 --> 00:48:18,527 [chris] black dragon, perfect phoenix, 892 00:48:18,529 --> 00:48:23,232 For one of these bots a sho at the golden bolt tournamen ends here. 893 00:48:27,305 --> 00:48:29,038 Let the bot battle begin. 894 00:48:29,040 --> 00:48:31,540 And here comes black dragon breathing fire 895 00:48:31,609 --> 00:48:33,709 Kenny, look at the size disparity. 896 00:48:34,979 --> 00:48:37,113 [screams] 897 00:48:37,115 --> 00:48:39,715 Oh, a big piece of perfect phoenix is gone. 898 00:48:39,850 --> 00:48:42,752 Oh. 899 00:48:42,820 --> 00:48:44,620 Kenny, what... What did you say about the weight? 900 00:48:44,622 --> 00:48:46,055 [kenny] yeah. Weight matters 901 00:48:46,057 --> 00:48:47,990 And not having a motor really matters. 902 00:48:48,059 --> 00:48:50,126 They are getting bullied in there. 903 00:48:50,128 --> 00:48:52,094 Unbelievable. 904 00:48:52,096 --> 00:48:54,964 [chris] well, that blade is spinning though on perfect phoenix. 905 00:48:54,966 --> 00:48:57,700 And... And it looks like the robot's still working. 906 00:48:57,702 --> 00:48:58,901 [kenny] yeah, but black dragon, 907 00:48:58,903 --> 00:49:00,803 One of the toughest robots in the world, 908 00:49:00,805 --> 00:49:03,406 Is going to take more than little blade to take it out, 909 00:49:03,408 --> 00:49:04,740 And already perfect phoenix. 910 00:49:04,742 --> 00:49:06,409 You gotta show me, you can do something more than that. 911 00:49:06,411 --> 00:49:08,544 -I'm not seeing any control -[kenny] ...In some trouble, chris. 912 00:49:08,646 --> 00:49:11,047 [chris] yeah, a little bit of a crab walk he kind of staying in place 913 00:49:11,115 --> 00:49:14,050 Black dragon's going to back up and see if he can do anythin 914 00:49:14,052 --> 00:49:16,385 Look at tyler nguyen. Oh, he's got it going. 915 00:49:16,387 --> 00:49:18,721 -Nice. -[kenny] got it going. 916 00:49:20,291 --> 00:49:21,958 [chris] maybe not, maybe not so nice. 917 00:49:23,728 --> 00:49:25,328 [kenny] that almost hit the ceiling. 918 00:49:25,330 --> 00:49:28,597 [chris] oh, my god. That is it. 919 00:49:28,599 --> 00:49:30,399 The blade's dead and smokin 920 00:49:30,401 --> 00:49:32,034 And why not, let's heat that baby up. 921 00:49:32,036 --> 00:49:34,103 -[referee 2] ten, nine... -[kenny] wow. 922 00:49:34,105 --> 00:49:37,940 [referee] eight, seven, six, 923 00:49:38,042 --> 00:49:41,610 Five, four, three, two, one. 924 00:49:41,612 --> 00:49:43,112 That's a knockout. 925 00:49:48,920 --> 00:49:51,020 [chris] wow. 926 00:49:55,326 --> 00:49:58,027 Whoa! We're back. We're back. 927 00:49:59,330 --> 00:50:00,462 [chris] well, kenny. 928 00:50:00,531 --> 00:50:02,398 Let's first get tyler nguye some credit. 929 00:50:02,400 --> 00:50:04,100 He's got a tough bot. 930 00:50:04,102 --> 00:50:06,602 [kenny] I'm honestly surpris perfect phoenix 931 00:50:06,604 --> 00:50:09,038 Is still in one piece, kind of. 932 00:50:09,140 --> 00:50:11,207 [chris] I'm surprised it's not somewhere in orbit 933 00:50:11,209 --> 00:50:12,408 Look at this shot. 934 00:50:12,410 --> 00:50:14,810 [kenny] that is unreal. 935 00:50:14,812 --> 00:50:18,514 Wow. I'm not even sure our cameras tilt that high. 936 00:50:18,516 --> 00:50:20,516 We may need to invest in a drone, chris, 937 00:50:20,518 --> 00:50:24,453 That weight disparity, clearly the x factor here, 938 00:50:24,522 --> 00:50:27,056 Flawless performance from black dragon. 939 00:50:27,158 --> 00:50:28,958 [chris] as the band creed once said, 940 00:50:29,027 --> 00:50:31,327 "can you take me higher?" 941 00:50:31,329 --> 00:50:34,830 Black dragon says, "yes. Yes, we can." 942 00:50:36,634 --> 00:50:39,201 -[chris] hey, gabriel. -Whoa. 943 00:50:39,203 --> 00:50:40,302 [chris] dude your... 944 00:50:40,304 --> 00:50:44,106 Your team is so fired up about that last shot. 945 00:50:44,108 --> 00:50:48,310 How much fun was it to set a robot 25 feet into the air? 946 00:50:48,312 --> 00:50:50,012 It was crazy. 947 00:50:50,014 --> 00:50:52,948 It was one of the best fights of black dragon in this season. 948 00:50:52,950 --> 00:50:56,118 So, yeah, I'm so nervous. It was awesome. 949 00:50:56,120 --> 00:50:57,853 The guys are, these guys are awesome. 950 00:50:57,955 --> 00:50:59,822 We have been working so good. 951 00:50:59,824 --> 00:51:02,925 Whoa. I'm thankful for that. 952 00:51:02,927 --> 00:51:04,527 Thank you, tyler. You got a great fight. 953 00:51:04,529 --> 00:51:07,530 But, you know, this time the dragon got it. 954 00:51:07,532 --> 00:51:09,732 Congratulations. We'll see you in the finals. 955 00:51:09,834 --> 00:51:12,501 -Good job. -Thank you. Come on. 956 00:51:18,109 --> 00:51:19,542 -[chris] hello, tyler. -Hi. 957 00:51:19,544 --> 00:51:21,410 How you doing, bud? 958 00:51:21,412 --> 00:51:25,047 -Well, it was a nice fight. -Yeah? 959 00:51:25,116 --> 00:51:28,150 What'd you think about your robot going 25 feet in the air? 960 00:51:28,252 --> 00:51:30,619 Well, I mean, it was like 80 pounds underweight, 961 00:51:30,621 --> 00:51:32,321 So it's probably like double the distance, 962 00:51:32,323 --> 00:51:33,956 Made for some nice action. 963 00:51:33,958 --> 00:51:37,059 Even though we had a weight disparity, I think we... 964 00:51:37,061 --> 00:51:38,961 We still kind of put up a good fight, 965 00:51:39,063 --> 00:51:40,663 Even though we got knocked out and tossed. 966 00:51:40,731 --> 00:51:41,730 [chris] yes. 967 00:51:41,732 --> 00:51:43,599 [all cheering] 968 00:51:45,336 --> 00:51:47,403 You're the best, tyler. Thanks, man. 969 00:51:47,405 --> 00:51:49,738 [audience cheering] 970 00:51:52,343 --> 00:51:53,542 Nice fight. 971 00:51:57,515 --> 00:51:59,148 But, kenny, sometimes in fights, 972 00:51:59,250 --> 00:52:01,617 You got to try and figure out, "what, wait, where did it go wrong? 973 00:52:01,619 --> 00:52:03,352 What happened?" all right. Nope. 974 00:52:03,387 --> 00:52:05,621 I know where this one went. 975 00:52:05,623 --> 00:52:07,690 [kenny] yeah, listen, I don't have the stats here 976 00:52:07,692 --> 00:52:09,125 With me to back this up, 977 00:52:09,127 --> 00:52:12,128 But usually when you scrape the ceiling twice, 978 00:52:12,130 --> 00:52:13,829 The fight's not going to go your way. 979 00:52:13,831 --> 00:52:17,299 This one wasn't close, but it was a lot of fun. 980 00:52:17,301 --> 00:52:19,635 [chris] great showing here from tyler nguyen, 981 00:52:19,704 --> 00:52:21,303 And he's starting to get up there in age. 982 00:52:21,305 --> 00:52:25,641 But we think he has at leas a few good years left in it 983 00:52:25,710 --> 00:52:29,211 So it is black dragon moving on to the third round 984 00:52:29,213 --> 00:52:32,915 And hey, up next, matty vasquez's whiplash 985 00:52:32,917 --> 00:52:35,718 Attempts to tame chuck pitze and ghost raptor. 986 00:52:35,720 --> 00:52:37,953 Will whiplash crackdown and take control 987 00:52:38,055 --> 00:52:40,623 Or is he dino chow? 988 00:52:40,625 --> 00:52:44,627 Find out next on battlebots champions sin city slugfest. 989 00:52:52,803 --> 00:52:54,503 [audience cheering] 990 00:52:54,505 --> 00:52:56,238 [chris] welcome back to the fifth 991 00:52:56,240 --> 00:53:00,743 And final sin city slugfest qualifier here on battlebots champions. 992 00:53:00,778 --> 00:53:02,945 And we are now just one week away 993 00:53:03,047 --> 00:53:05,147 From the golden bolt tournament. 994 00:53:05,183 --> 00:53:08,450 Only one spot in the field remains unclaimed, 995 00:53:08,519 --> 00:53:10,519 And we're settling that tonight. 996 00:53:10,521 --> 00:53:14,156 Black dragon has already secured their place in the third round. 997 00:53:14,258 --> 00:53:17,593 Whiplash and ghost raptor are nipping at their heels. 998 00:53:17,595 --> 00:53:20,229 And for all three of the remaining contenders 999 00:53:20,231 --> 00:53:22,531 Their road into the golden bolt tournament 1000 00:53:22,533 --> 00:53:25,935 Is currently blocked by our final gatekeeper, 1001 00:53:25,937 --> 00:53:27,803 Witch doctor. 1002 00:53:32,343 --> 00:53:34,910 Witch doctor is an incredible robot, the team is very good. 1003 00:53:34,912 --> 00:53:37,680 [gabriel] witch doctor is a legend, like they got an nice bot. 1004 00:53:37,682 --> 00:53:39,114 Really powerful bot. 1005 00:53:40,518 --> 00:53:43,652 [chris] oh, huge hit by witch doctor. 1006 00:53:43,754 --> 00:53:45,821 Are you kidding me? What a shot. 1007 00:53:45,823 --> 00:53:47,356 [kenny] this is going to be over, chris. 1008 00:53:47,458 --> 00:53:49,992 Way back a few seasons ago, overhaul actually 1009 00:53:49,994 --> 00:53:52,494 Did face witch doctor, and it didn't end well. 1010 00:53:52,496 --> 00:53:54,162 [kenny] there goes overhaul 1011 00:53:54,164 --> 00:53:57,433 Did amazing with the bounties, we made it all the way to face witch doctor, 1012 00:53:57,501 --> 00:54:00,603 And that thing is one heck of a can opener 1013 00:54:00,605 --> 00:54:04,607 [kenny] oh! And yeah, subzer he is not moving. 1014 00:54:04,609 --> 00:54:06,675 We fought witch doctor in the past, and we've lost 1015 00:54:06,677 --> 00:54:09,211 The one time we fought them 1016 00:54:09,213 --> 00:54:11,614 [chris] giving whiplash the taste of its own medicin 1017 00:54:11,616 --> 00:54:14,216 Witch doctor with an impressive display of power, 1018 00:54:14,218 --> 00:54:17,119 A force and of course voodoo... 1019 00:54:18,956 --> 00:54:21,423 We live robots all the time 1020 00:54:21,425 --> 00:54:23,826 To consider ourselves among these battlebots legends 1021 00:54:23,828 --> 00:54:27,096 That we watch on tv and we root for is a real honor 1022 00:54:27,098 --> 00:54:30,899 And we hope to prove we belong there. 1023 00:54:30,901 --> 00:54:32,935 [audience cheering] 1024 00:54:34,005 --> 00:54:35,737 [chris] okay. 1025 00:54:35,739 --> 00:54:39,341 Ghost raptor and whiplash are out of the tunnels and behind the glass. 1026 00:54:39,410 --> 00:54:42,411 Let's jump right into this second round matchup. 1027 00:54:42,413 --> 00:54:44,613 It's a once in a lifetime opportunity. 1028 00:54:48,319 --> 00:54:50,519 I just hope I have a chance to move. 1029 00:54:50,521 --> 00:54:53,522 He doesn't just own me and throw me under the spike strips. 1030 00:54:56,127 --> 00:54:58,060 [robotic voice] red team, ready. 1031 00:55:02,133 --> 00:55:05,034 [chris] kenny, ghost raptor lost its weapon in its first fight 1032 00:55:05,036 --> 00:55:07,836 And still pulled off the decision victory. 1033 00:55:07,938 --> 00:55:11,006 I'm guessing if chuck loses it against an elite bot like whiplash, 1034 00:55:11,008 --> 00:55:13,609 It'll be game over. 1035 00:55:13,611 --> 00:55:16,945 [kenny] yeah, whiplash won't help you out by destroying itself, 1036 00:55:16,947 --> 00:55:20,182 So dealing damage with that blade is crucial. 1037 00:55:20,184 --> 00:55:23,218 Also, ghost raptor can't self-right. 1038 00:55:23,220 --> 00:55:26,722 Matt got a lot of flips in that first round against hijinx, 1039 00:55:26,724 --> 00:55:29,958 More of the same could send chuck packing. 1040 00:55:29,960 --> 00:55:31,694 [robotic voice] blue team, ready 1041 00:55:31,696 --> 00:55:33,161 You. 1042 00:55:34,632 --> 00:55:37,499 [chris] kenny, you mentione those flips by matty vasquez 1043 00:55:37,501 --> 00:55:39,601 He's been working that spatula flipper 1044 00:55:39,603 --> 00:55:41,704 Like he's gordon ramsay. 1045 00:55:41,706 --> 00:55:43,706 [kenny] yeah, and if he find the right angle here, 1046 00:55:43,708 --> 00:55:46,942 Ghost raptor might end up looking like a pancak 1047 00:55:47,044 --> 00:55:49,912 And, chris, check out that new plow on whiplash. 1048 00:55:49,914 --> 00:55:52,247 Matt is like a pro golfer. 1049 00:55:52,283 --> 00:55:55,417 He's got a wedge for every situation. 1050 00:55:57,088 --> 00:55:59,121 [chris] for more on whiplash let's head on back over 1051 00:55:59,123 --> 00:56:01,657 To the bot whisperer. 1052 00:56:01,659 --> 00:56:03,525 Sock it to us, peter. 1053 00:56:03,527 --> 00:56:05,294 Hey, kenny, just as you were saying earlier 1054 00:56:05,296 --> 00:56:07,629 About the wedge on the front of whiplash. 1055 00:56:07,631 --> 00:56:10,699 One of the things he has is that specific shape. 1056 00:56:10,701 --> 00:56:13,102 Earlier against hijinx, we saw a different one. 1057 00:56:13,104 --> 00:56:15,738 It's kind of like a c, and it's, they're designed 1058 00:56:15,806 --> 00:56:18,307 To stop horizontal from being able to climb up 1059 00:56:18,309 --> 00:56:22,511 And out, since ghost raptors blade chops down, 1060 00:56:22,513 --> 00:56:24,613 Matt has ditched the c configuration 1061 00:56:24,615 --> 00:56:28,951 In favor of his largest plo so he can pummel their weapo 1062 00:56:29,019 --> 00:56:30,819 [chris] the wizard, matty vasquez, 1063 00:56:30,821 --> 00:56:33,655 Always playing chess with his opponents. 1064 00:56:33,757 --> 00:56:35,524 Here we go. 1065 00:56:40,731 --> 00:56:42,765 [audience cheering] 1066 00:56:48,305 --> 00:56:50,806 [chris] chuck pitzer and ghost raptor, 1067 00:56:50,808 --> 00:56:52,808 Matty vasquez and whiplash, 1068 00:56:52,810 --> 00:56:56,445 The third round and a date with black dragon awaits the winner. 1069 00:56:56,514 --> 00:56:58,313 [audience chanting] fight! Fight! Fight! 1070 00:57:01,552 --> 00:57:03,552 [chris] let the bot battle begin. 1071 00:57:03,654 --> 00:57:05,621 Both bots quick out of the squares, 1072 00:57:05,623 --> 00:57:07,656 Whiplash getting underneath ghost raptor 1073 00:57:07,725 --> 00:57:09,958 Taking it for a ride on that front plow. 1074 00:57:09,960 --> 00:57:12,561 Ghost raptor caught like a fly in the web. 1075 00:57:12,630 --> 00:57:16,298 Oh, whiplash feeds it into the screws. 1076 00:57:16,300 --> 00:57:19,301 [kenny] chuck pitzer. Meet mattie vasquez. 1077 00:57:19,303 --> 00:57:22,137 [chris] whiplash inverting ghost raptor. 1078 00:57:22,239 --> 00:57:24,306 [indistinct chatter] 1079 00:57:24,308 --> 00:57:28,410 [chris] that is going to be a major problem. 1080 00:57:28,412 --> 00:57:31,079 [kenny] only matt vasquez can place a bot exactly 1081 00:57:31,081 --> 00:57:33,816 Where he needs to just in the perfect spot on the battlebox. 1082 00:57:33,818 --> 00:57:36,151 [referee 1] ten, nine, eight, seven... 1083 00:57:36,253 --> 00:57:40,022 [chris] and chuck pitzer could just say, "hey, good job, bro." 1084 00:57:40,024 --> 00:57:41,924 [referee 1] ...Four, three, two, one. 1085 00:57:41,926 --> 00:57:43,459 [chris] "nothing we can do. 1086 00:57:43,560 --> 00:57:44,660 Knock out! 1087 00:57:48,766 --> 00:57:51,433 [kenny] all in a day's work for whiplash. 1088 00:57:55,406 --> 00:57:56,672 [chris] pay attention. 1089 00:57:56,674 --> 00:57:59,808 Matt vasquez is teaching a master class in precision 1090 00:57:59,810 --> 00:58:02,945 [kenny] yeah, absolutely. Gets underneath so well. 1091 00:58:03,046 --> 00:58:04,379 Drives him right over to the screws, 1092 00:58:04,381 --> 00:58:07,216 Exactly where he needs to get the flip going, 1093 00:58:07,218 --> 00:58:11,220 Has the screws do some damage, gets him on its side, 1094 00:58:11,222 --> 00:58:13,322 Puts ghost raptor in time out. 1095 00:58:18,562 --> 00:58:20,496 [chris] so matty vasquez and team whiplash 1096 00:58:20,498 --> 00:58:22,030 Race back to the pits. 1097 00:58:22,032 --> 00:58:25,434 They've got to be ecstatic getting such a quick win. 1098 00:58:25,503 --> 00:58:28,036 Again, I told you, the biggest weapon, 1099 00:58:28,038 --> 00:58:31,206 The most dangerous weapon with whiplash is matt vasquez. 1100 00:58:31,208 --> 00:58:34,610 [chris] and now he's got a rematch with black dragon. 1101 00:58:34,612 --> 00:58:36,778 Remember, a few seasons ago these two met 1102 00:58:36,780 --> 00:58:40,015 In the semifinals of the wor championship tournament. 1103 00:58:40,017 --> 00:58:43,318 We'll see if the brazilians can get some payback. 1104 00:58:43,320 --> 00:58:44,720 Don't go anywhere. 1105 00:58:44,722 --> 00:58:49,725 We are super excited, it's battlebots champions sin city slugfest. 1106 00:58:57,902 --> 00:58:59,134 [audience cheering] 1107 00:58:59,236 --> 00:59:00,702 [chris] we are back on battlebots. 1108 00:59:00,704 --> 00:59:03,539 It is the final of the witch doctor bracket, 1109 00:59:03,640 --> 00:59:05,807 Whiplash taking on black dragon. 1110 00:59:05,809 --> 00:59:07,509 Over the break, these two squads 1111 00:59:07,511 --> 00:59:10,312 Were putting the finishing touches on their robots. 1112 00:59:10,314 --> 00:59:12,848 Four fights between them already here tonight 1113 00:59:12,917 --> 00:59:17,119 And the biggest one of them all still to come at the end of the evening, 1114 00:59:17,121 --> 00:59:21,423 Going to be burning the midnight oil back there in the pits. 1115 00:59:21,425 --> 00:59:23,525 Okay, let's start with whiplash. 1116 00:59:23,527 --> 00:59:25,928 Vasquez, singularly focused 1117 00:59:25,930 --> 00:59:28,063 Always thinking ahead, taking on black dragon, 1118 00:59:28,132 --> 00:59:30,532 Which has got him all over the place, but they're kind of really fun. 1119 00:59:30,634 --> 00:59:31,833 What do you have your eye on tonight? 1120 00:59:31,935 --> 00:59:33,568 Yeah, definitely a contrast of style. 1121 00:59:33,604 --> 00:59:37,306 Whiplash has already taken down two horizontal spinners tonight. 1122 00:59:37,308 --> 00:59:40,208 If it can outlast the vertical spinner of black dragon 1123 00:59:40,210 --> 00:59:42,811 And then take down witch doctor, 1124 00:59:42,813 --> 00:59:44,713 I'd call that a grand slam. 1125 00:59:44,715 --> 00:59:46,848 But matt can't look too far ahead. 1126 00:59:47,851 --> 00:59:49,551 The brazilians are fearless 1127 00:59:49,620 --> 00:59:51,820 They always want to be the aggressor. 1128 00:59:51,822 --> 00:59:54,156 Even with so much on the line here, 1129 00:59:54,224 --> 00:59:56,525 They won't take their foot off the gas. 1130 00:59:56,527 --> 00:59:59,795 [chris] we'll see if they ca keep whiplash's foot off their neck. 1131 01:00:02,566 --> 01:00:04,232 Let's get to it. Faruq. 1132 01:00:08,405 --> 01:00:10,606 [faruq] in the red square, 1133 01:00:10,608 --> 01:00:14,042 He'll twist you, crack you and make you say ouch. 1134 01:00:14,144 --> 01:00:17,412 This bot is worse for your back than sleeping on the couch. 1135 01:00:17,414 --> 01:00:20,115 It'll cause you problems of the spinal type, 1136 01:00:20,117 --> 01:00:23,885 Make no bones about it, this will be your final fight. 1137 01:00:23,887 --> 01:00:26,622 It's whiplash! 1138 01:00:30,728 --> 01:00:35,330 [chris] whiplash with wins over hijinx and ghost rapto already tonight. 1139 01:00:35,332 --> 01:00:37,099 You know, in terms of wins and losses, 1140 01:00:37,101 --> 01:00:39,534 This is statistically one of the top bots 1141 01:00:39,636 --> 01:00:41,803 In the history of the sport, kenny. 1142 01:00:41,805 --> 01:00:46,208 [kenny] listen, whiplash isn't always sexy, but it's damn effective. 1143 01:00:46,210 --> 01:00:48,410 You know this thing better than anyone, chris. 1144 01:00:48,412 --> 01:00:50,712 Defense wins championships. 1145 01:00:55,019 --> 01:01:00,055 [faruq] in the blue square, this dude's torched his way through every other dragon. 1146 01:01:00,157 --> 01:01:02,224 Flew up with a... [grunts] 1147 01:01:02,226 --> 01:01:04,159 And did some body-bagging. 1148 01:01:04,228 --> 01:01:07,429 He made puff pass away and left to toothless breathless, 1149 01:01:07,431 --> 01:01:11,033 Made drogon be gone with his powerful death fist, 1150 01:01:11,035 --> 01:01:14,603 Made ghidorah hit the floor when he let the flames rip, 1151 01:01:14,605 --> 01:01:21,510 He even killed piff and took over his show on the strip, it's black dragon. 1152 01:01:24,048 --> 01:01:26,815 [chris] wow faruq the vegas magician 1153 01:01:26,817 --> 01:01:29,017 Fellow dragon of the magic variety, 1154 01:01:29,019 --> 01:01:31,119 Kenny, you just saw him in our crowd tonight, 1155 01:01:31,121 --> 01:01:33,622 He is a huge battlebots fan 1156 01:01:33,690 --> 01:01:35,490 And it's great to have him along for the ride. 1157 01:01:35,492 --> 01:01:39,961 You can tell, this crowd is fired up, kenny, and so is black dragon. 1158 01:01:40,063 --> 01:01:46,001 [kenny] these guys are just nonstop partying all the tim dancing backstage, 1159 01:01:46,003 --> 01:01:51,306 Dancing before the fight, dancing after the fight, and team's duck. 1160 01:02:02,019 --> 01:02:04,219 Yeah, so our last match went super smooth, 1161 01:02:04,221 --> 01:02:05,687 But going into our next match, 1162 01:02:05,689 --> 01:02:06,955 It's going to be a bit more difficult. 1163 01:02:07,057 --> 01:02:08,657 This fight, really quick turnaround. 1164 01:02:08,659 --> 01:02:11,860 We just fought ghost raptor, we're going straight into fighting black dragon. 1165 01:02:11,962 --> 01:02:15,230 Luckily, we didn't really take any damage as far as we know against ghost raptor. 1166 01:02:15,232 --> 01:02:16,865 So, we're just going to take off the big plow. 1167 01:02:16,933 --> 01:02:18,233 We're going to put on a new configuration 1168 01:02:18,302 --> 01:02:20,902 Meant for vertical spinners like black dragon. 1169 01:02:20,904 --> 01:02:23,505 So, I think we'll be able to get it ready in time. 1170 01:02:23,507 --> 01:02:24,940 I think we've got a good plan. 1171 01:02:25,041 --> 01:02:27,042 And I think we have a really good shot at taking that golden bolt. 1172 01:02:27,111 --> 01:02:30,045 Whiplash is a totally controlling bot. 1173 01:02:30,147 --> 01:02:32,614 He tries to get underneath us all the time. 1174 01:02:32,616 --> 01:02:35,117 Matthew is a good driver, everybody knows that 1175 01:02:35,119 --> 01:02:38,053 But we had some adjustments for this season 1176 01:02:38,155 --> 01:02:39,721 That we are confident. 1177 01:02:39,723 --> 01:02:41,556 I have my bot faster. 1178 01:02:41,625 --> 01:02:43,558 I have new front wedges. 1179 01:02:43,627 --> 01:02:46,361 We're here to fight the best. We're here for the golden bolt. 1180 01:02:46,430 --> 01:02:48,363 [audience cheering] 1181 01:03:00,811 --> 01:03:03,044 [audience chanting] fight! Fight! Fight! 1182 01:03:09,219 --> 01:03:11,052 [chris] massive moment here 1183 01:03:11,121 --> 01:03:13,455 Will it be black dragon or whiplash 1184 01:03:13,524 --> 01:03:17,325 Taking on witch doctor in the golden bolt qualifier 1185 01:03:20,631 --> 01:03:23,765 Let the bot battle begin. 1186 01:03:23,801 --> 01:03:26,034 Whiplash with the first hit the first flip, 1187 01:03:26,036 --> 01:03:27,836 And the first smash into the rails. 1188 01:03:29,673 --> 01:03:32,207 [kenny] yeah, that fork setup working out well for them so far. 1189 01:03:32,209 --> 01:03:35,610 [chris] until then, got caug in the kill saw slits. 1190 01:03:35,679 --> 01:03:38,613 There you go. Another nice flip by whiplas 1191 01:03:38,615 --> 01:03:39,848 Uh-oh. 1192 01:03:39,950 --> 01:03:42,150 [kenny] there's a big hit. 1193 01:03:42,219 --> 01:03:43,385 Whoa! 1194 01:03:43,387 --> 01:03:44,753 [chris] like that one. 1195 01:03:44,755 --> 01:03:48,390 [kenny] I think a belt just came off black dragon, chris 1196 01:03:48,392 --> 01:03:50,926 [chris] matt vasquez having his way with the brazilians 1197 01:03:50,928 --> 01:03:53,328 In the early going here, kenny. 1198 01:03:53,330 --> 01:03:55,163 [kenny] yeah, he's like a great chess player, 1199 01:03:55,265 --> 01:03:58,033 Forcing his opponents where he wants them to be. 1200 01:03:59,403 --> 01:04:00,902 [chris] oh, man. 1201 01:04:00,904 --> 01:04:02,337 Problems here. 1202 01:04:02,406 --> 01:04:05,440 Black dragon's stuck in the kill saw slot. 1203 01:04:05,542 --> 01:04:10,412 And matty vasquez's just going to stay patient befor bullying the brazilians agai 1204 01:04:11,815 --> 01:04:13,014 Oh, yeah. 1205 01:04:13,016 --> 01:04:14,516 Let's take it into the rails 1206 01:04:14,518 --> 01:04:15,951 Now let's go for upper deck 1207 01:04:15,953 --> 01:04:17,819 Trying to flip him on to the upper deck. 1208 01:04:17,921 --> 01:04:19,821 [kenny] oh, suplex from whiplash. 1209 01:04:19,823 --> 01:04:22,691 They're gonna put you right about there. 1210 01:04:22,693 --> 01:04:24,793 [chris] but can't keep it up 1211 01:04:24,795 --> 01:04:28,964 Black dragon has got to get away from whiplash and has to flip itself over 1212 01:04:29,032 --> 01:04:32,934 It can drive and burn it, but man, that's not the way he wants to work. 1213 01:04:32,936 --> 01:04:35,203 [kenny] yeah. One thing you can't expect to do 1214 01:04:35,205 --> 01:04:39,708 Is win the control battle against matt vasquez and team whiplash. 1215 01:04:39,710 --> 01:04:41,343 [chris] whiplash has got under him again 1216 01:04:41,444 --> 01:04:45,113 And taking him for a ride and back to the upper deck. 1217 01:04:45,115 --> 01:04:46,815 Oh, just got short. 1218 01:04:46,817 --> 01:04:49,618 But now black dragon back right side up, kenny. 1219 01:04:49,719 --> 01:04:53,255 [kenny] good job by black dragon trading space now to spin up. 1220 01:04:53,356 --> 01:04:56,524 Not sure how much power their weapon has without that belt though. 1221 01:04:57,995 --> 01:05:01,129 [chris] whiplash has contro yet again, 1222 01:05:01,131 --> 01:05:05,100 Trying to use that lifter to take black dragon wherever he wants. 1223 01:05:05,102 --> 01:05:08,837 [kenny] yeah, and I think black dragon has to stop squaring up whiplash, 1224 01:05:08,939 --> 01:05:10,906 Just too low. 1225 01:05:10,908 --> 01:05:13,608 [chris] kenny, black dragon has not nailed whiplash at all. 1226 01:05:13,677 --> 01:05:15,510 -Oh. -[kenny laughs] 1227 01:05:15,512 --> 01:05:18,813 [chris] there's a nail right into the screws of the upper deck. 1228 01:05:18,815 --> 01:05:20,215 Oh, yeah. Get up there. 1229 01:05:20,217 --> 01:05:22,250 Get up! Whoa! Hey, now. 1230 01:05:23,453 --> 01:05:24,452 Under a minute to go. 1231 01:05:24,554 --> 01:05:26,554 That means the kill saws are active. 1232 01:05:26,623 --> 01:05:30,892 [kenny] time is running out here for black dragon to score damage points, chri 1233 01:05:30,894 --> 01:05:33,328 Big hole to climb out of. 1234 01:05:33,330 --> 01:05:36,731 Black dragon for the first time had a little bit of control 1235 01:05:36,733 --> 01:05:37,799 Now... 1236 01:05:39,903 --> 01:05:41,102 Oh, boy. 1237 01:05:41,104 --> 01:05:43,672 Gets flipped over again by whiplash. 1238 01:05:46,209 --> 01:05:47,943 Closing in on 30 to go. 1239 01:05:49,413 --> 01:05:53,715 Black dragon stuck again on the slits of the kill saw 1240 01:05:53,717 --> 01:05:57,519 [kenny] matt vasquez showing us exactly how you slay a dragon. 1241 01:05:58,922 --> 01:06:02,624 [chris] whiplash just totally in control of this fight, kenny. 1242 01:06:02,626 --> 01:06:06,928 [kenny] yeah, in these firs three fights whiplash has be as dominant as any team 1243 01:06:06,930 --> 01:06:08,430 During these slugfests. 1244 01:06:08,532 --> 01:06:12,033 The control for matt vasque has just been next level. 1245 01:06:13,603 --> 01:06:15,503 [chris] this one is going to go the distance 1246 01:06:15,505 --> 01:06:20,942 But whiplash in total contro for the full three minutes in this. 1247 01:06:20,944 --> 01:06:22,544 [audience cheering] 1248 01:06:22,645 --> 01:06:24,346 Nice. Great job. 1249 01:06:27,718 --> 01:06:30,452 [chris] a quintessential whiplash fight here, 1250 01:06:30,520 --> 01:06:32,187 But the judges will decide 1251 01:06:32,189 --> 01:06:35,423 Which one of these bots move on to face witch doctor. 1252 01:06:38,362 --> 01:06:41,329 Well, kenny, just know black dragon was hungry 1253 01:06:41,331 --> 01:06:45,000 To avenge that 2019 semi-final loss to whiplash, 1254 01:06:45,002 --> 01:06:48,236 But this was deja vu for the brazilians. 1255 01:06:48,305 --> 01:06:50,605 [kenny] yeah, we've definite seen this movie before. 1256 01:06:50,674 --> 01:06:53,141 Matt vasquez getting underneath his opponent 1257 01:06:53,209 --> 01:06:56,811 And taking them wherever he wants inside the battlebox. 1258 01:06:58,548 --> 01:07:00,682 [chris] and, you know, since the addition of the upper deck, 1259 01:07:00,684 --> 01:07:05,020 I don't think any team has been able to use it as well as whiplash. 1260 01:07:05,022 --> 01:07:06,821 [kenny] how about this move 1261 01:07:06,823 --> 01:07:10,825 Slotting the lifter right into black dragon's weapon hold and upending it. 1262 01:07:10,827 --> 01:07:12,827 World class stuff right there for matt. 1263 01:07:14,564 --> 01:07:17,265 [chris] pure domination from whiplash. 1264 01:07:17,333 --> 01:07:19,601 Here's faruq with the result 1265 01:07:21,505 --> 01:07:23,705 The results from the judges are in. 1266 01:07:27,944 --> 01:07:31,746 The winner by unanimous decision is... 1267 01:07:37,120 --> 01:07:38,953 Whiplash! 1268 01:07:38,955 --> 01:07:40,555 [audience cheering] 1269 01:07:45,829 --> 01:07:47,262 Good job matty. 1270 01:07:52,235 --> 01:07:55,303 Matty, congratulations to you and team whiplash. 1271 01:07:56,339 --> 01:07:57,772 Yeah, thank you. 1272 01:07:57,774 --> 01:07:59,474 Talk about total dominance. 1273 01:07:59,476 --> 01:08:03,812 It looked like you did exactly what you wanted throughout this entire match. 1274 01:08:03,814 --> 01:08:05,747 Yeah. I mean, in a fight like this in the very beginning, 1275 01:08:05,816 --> 01:08:07,115 You kind of just got to test the waters 1276 01:08:07,117 --> 01:08:08,616 And see how careful you need to be. 1277 01:08:08,618 --> 01:08:10,418 And then once you see if you're able to get under him 1278 01:08:10,420 --> 01:08:12,087 And, you know, get some lifts on him, 1279 01:08:12,155 --> 01:08:14,756 Then you could start really going crazy and doing all the stuff you want to do. 1280 01:08:14,824 --> 01:08:17,325 So yeah, luckily things went well. Overall, we were great. 1281 01:08:17,327 --> 01:08:21,763 I feel like this is the first fight I had the robot running exactly how I wanted it to. 1282 01:08:21,832 --> 01:08:24,199 So, I'm really happy about that and I think it's at the perfect time. 1283 01:08:24,201 --> 01:08:25,699 Yeah. 1284 01:08:25,769 --> 01:08:29,704 In the 2020 season, you lost in the final, of course, to endgame. 1285 01:08:29,706 --> 01:08:32,607 But now you have a chance to redeem yourself. 1286 01:08:32,676 --> 01:08:34,809 You'll be playing witch doctor in the next round 1287 01:08:34,811 --> 01:08:38,113 And maybe moving on for a chance to play for the golden bolt. 1288 01:08:38,115 --> 01:08:39,914 How exciting is that for you? 1289 01:08:39,916 --> 01:08:42,050 I am so excited. It's like, it's what we're here for. 1290 01:08:42,052 --> 01:08:43,518 We want to fight all the best people. 1291 01:08:43,520 --> 01:08:45,920 Black dragon, they are one of the best teams, without a doubt. 1292 01:08:45,922 --> 01:08:47,989 Witch doctor, one of the best teams without a doubt. 1293 01:08:47,991 --> 01:08:49,124 -So it's like... -Yeah. 1294 01:08:49,126 --> 01:08:50,325 Yeah, that's why we are here. 1295 01:08:50,327 --> 01:08:51,793 Bring it on. 1296 01:08:51,795 --> 01:08:53,061 Bring 'em on. 1297 01:08:53,063 --> 01:08:54,229 Well, congratulations. 1298 01:08:54,231 --> 01:08:55,630 You're moving on to the next round. 1299 01:08:55,632 --> 01:08:56,798 We will see you shortly. 1300 01:08:56,800 --> 01:08:58,733 Thank you. 1301 01:09:05,809 --> 01:09:11,212 [chris] so, a great run tonight by black dragon end at the lifter of whiplash. 1302 01:09:11,214 --> 01:09:14,816 That means we are all system go for our final matchup. 1303 01:09:14,818 --> 01:09:17,051 Remember, there's only one spot left 1304 01:09:17,053 --> 01:09:18,953 In the golden bolt tournamen 1305 01:09:18,955 --> 01:09:24,292 Can whiplash put the cherry on top of their run and tak down the final gatekeeper? 1306 01:09:24,294 --> 01:09:28,496 Or will it be witch doctor joining the field of champions? 1307 01:09:28,498 --> 01:09:33,401 That is next on battlebots champions sin city slugfest. 1308 01:09:39,209 --> 01:09:41,209 [kenny] oh, that's gonna hur 1309 01:09:41,211 --> 01:09:44,112 It'll be a long night in the pits after that one. 1310 01:09:49,519 --> 01:09:52,554 [chris] this is a tired team you could see it on the face 1311 01:09:52,622 --> 01:09:54,055 [kenny] these guys look so tired. 1312 01:09:54,157 --> 01:09:55,523 They look exhausted. 1313 01:09:56,927 --> 01:09:59,027 The whole gang's tired. 1314 01:09:59,029 --> 01:10:00,862 And it takes a toll. 1315 01:10:00,964 --> 01:10:03,231 We wake up at eight. We go to till 12. 1316 01:10:03,233 --> 01:10:04,599 It gets quite exhausting. 1317 01:10:04,601 --> 01:10:06,768 I'm getting tired. I need to take a nap. 1318 01:10:06,770 --> 01:10:09,837 I was just asleep. I wasn't doing anything important. 1319 01:10:09,939 --> 01:10:13,208 I sleep under tables. I sleep on couches. I sleep in the cars. 1320 01:10:13,210 --> 01:10:15,310 [gary] stay in the pits till midnight. 1321 01:10:15,312 --> 01:10:20,315 You need to come back early the next morning, you get even more sleep-deprived and tired. 1322 01:10:20,317 --> 01:10:22,016 And so I did not get much sleep. 1323 01:10:22,018 --> 01:10:24,319 I get grumpy if I don't get my sleep. 1324 01:10:24,321 --> 01:10:27,455 It's hard controlling your emotions. 1325 01:10:27,523 --> 01:10:29,157 This isn't my first rodeo. 1326 01:10:29,259 --> 01:10:32,427 Jamison go, an absolute savage tonight. 1327 01:10:32,429 --> 01:10:33,728 Go! 1328 01:10:33,830 --> 01:10:35,230 Slept like a baby. 1329 01:10:42,505 --> 01:10:44,706 [chris] we are back on battlebots champions. 1330 01:10:44,774 --> 01:10:47,709 It is time right now for the golden bolt qualifier. 1331 01:10:47,711 --> 01:10:49,243 It is a tasty treat 1332 01:10:49,245 --> 01:10:53,715 Because we have each of the last three runners up to the giant nut. 1333 01:10:53,717 --> 01:10:57,518 In 2019, it was witch doctor in 2020, it was whiplash. 1334 01:10:57,520 --> 01:11:00,622 In 2021, it was witch docto yet again. 1335 01:11:00,624 --> 01:11:02,724 And for both of these legendary bots, 1336 01:11:02,792 --> 01:11:04,792 It's a chance to prove, you know what? 1337 01:11:04,794 --> 01:11:07,729 Maybe we fell a little bit short of winning the giant nut, 1338 01:11:07,731 --> 01:11:11,032 But we can get our hands on the golden bolt. 1339 01:11:11,101 --> 01:11:14,135 [kenny] yeah, that's right. And this is how competitive it's been. 1340 01:11:14,237 --> 01:11:16,704 These robots could be in the finals of the golden bolt. 1341 01:11:16,706 --> 01:11:20,508 I mean, two tremendous robots, two tremendous teams here. 1342 01:11:22,045 --> 01:11:24,712 For whiplash, it's been the spinner kille here tonight, 1343 01:11:24,714 --> 01:11:28,716 Manhandling hijinx, ghost raptor and black drago 1344 01:11:28,818 --> 01:11:32,453 And not only is whiplash the best control bot in the sport, 1345 01:11:32,555 --> 01:11:36,991 But they have a chance to be the only control bot in the field of champions 1346 01:11:36,993 --> 01:11:39,027 If they can get past witch doctor. 1347 01:11:41,731 --> 01:11:43,564 [chris] for mike and andrea gellatly, 1348 01:11:43,633 --> 01:11:46,934 And team witch doctor this is familiar territory. 1349 01:11:46,936 --> 01:11:48,369 A couple of seasons ago, 1350 01:11:48,371 --> 01:11:50,872 They had a price on their heads as a bounty boss, 1351 01:11:50,874 --> 01:11:55,076 Successfully defending their title against the bracket winner subzero, 1352 01:11:55,078 --> 01:11:58,046 Whiplash won't be as easy. 1353 01:11:58,147 --> 01:12:02,016 [kenny] that's right. But witch doctor has been scouting whiplash all night 1354 01:12:02,018 --> 01:12:04,319 And they're coming into this fight fresh. 1355 01:12:04,321 --> 01:12:06,421 I got to think they have the advantage here, 1356 01:12:06,423 --> 01:12:08,423 But I'll never count out matty vasquez. 1357 01:12:12,429 --> 01:12:14,562 Let's do it. Faruq. 1358 01:12:20,036 --> 01:12:24,205 [faruq] ladies and gentlemen are you ready? 1359 01:12:30,213 --> 01:12:34,415 It's time for the main event. 1360 01:12:48,465 --> 01:12:50,264 In the red square, 1361 01:12:50,333 --> 01:12:53,334 This bot cracks the whip like he's taming a lion, 1362 01:12:53,436 --> 01:12:56,304 But you won't need a trapeze to go flying. 1363 01:12:56,306 --> 01:12:58,106 He'll run three rings around you 1364 01:12:58,108 --> 01:13:01,175 And make you look like a clown, call your funeral 1365 01:13:01,177 --> 01:13:07,515 "the greatest show: Six feet underground," it's whiplash. 1366 01:13:13,123 --> 01:13:15,690 [chris] it is amazing when you look at whiplash 1367 01:13:15,692 --> 01:13:18,393 Compared to when it fought witch doctor in 2019. 1368 01:13:18,395 --> 01:13:20,828 I don't know if it went through puberty since then or whatever. 1369 01:13:20,830 --> 01:13:23,064 It's gotten bigger, stronger, faster. 1370 01:13:23,132 --> 01:13:27,201 [kenny] well, these guys are so seasoned now, they've learned so much. 1371 01:13:27,203 --> 01:13:32,106 Matt, if you can believe it is an even better driver than he was before. 1372 01:13:32,108 --> 01:13:36,811 These guys have the ability to really go very far in the golden bolt tournamen 1373 01:13:36,913 --> 01:13:38,613 Got to get through witch doctor first, though. 1374 01:13:46,523 --> 01:13:48,523 [faruq] in the blue square. 1375 01:13:48,525 --> 01:13:52,260 They're not a doctor like dre, but they'll still lay a beat down, 1376 01:13:52,328 --> 01:13:53,961 They're not a doctor like jay, 1377 01:13:53,963 --> 01:13:56,230 But they'll still slam you on the rebound. 1378 01:13:56,232 --> 01:13:59,767 They're not a doctor like pepper, but they'll still give you a pop. 1379 01:13:59,769 --> 01:14:04,238 They're a doctor like kevorkian, delivering the most lethal of shots. 1380 01:14:04,307 --> 01:14:08,109 Give it up for witch doctor! 1381 01:14:13,316 --> 01:14:14,348 [kenny] they make us work. 1382 01:14:14,417 --> 01:14:16,049 [chris] oh, boy. 1383 01:14:16,051 --> 01:14:20,788 For witch doctor, a chance to wash out the bad taste in its mouth 1384 01:14:20,790 --> 01:14:25,460 After losing the giant nut in a disappointing fashion attempt in 2021. 1385 01:14:25,528 --> 01:14:27,061 [kenny] yeah. And if they ca win this match, 1386 01:14:27,063 --> 01:14:29,530 They may get a shot at a rematch with tantrum 1387 01:14:29,532 --> 01:14:31,199 In the golden bolt tournamen 1388 01:14:31,201 --> 01:14:34,669 Mike will need to avoid those long forks of whiplash 1389 01:14:34,671 --> 01:14:38,239 Hunt for the sides and put that nasty vertical spinner to work. 1390 01:14:51,721 --> 01:14:54,822 The one thing that mike from witch doctor is really good at, 1391 01:14:54,891 --> 01:14:58,626 Once he gets a hit, he is fantastic at capitalizing on that hit. 1392 01:14:58,728 --> 01:15:00,194 And before we even get a chance to breathe, 1393 01:15:00,196 --> 01:15:01,429 He comes in for that second hit 1394 01:15:01,431 --> 01:15:03,364 And that's where he really kills you. 1395 01:15:03,432 --> 01:15:06,934 The only way to avoid that is to avoid that first hit. 1396 01:15:06,936 --> 01:15:10,404 And for us, that means just keeping the front of our robot face towards him. 1397 01:15:10,406 --> 01:15:11,873 And I think if we do that, 1398 01:15:11,875 --> 01:15:14,008 I think we have a really good shot at that. 1399 01:15:14,010 --> 01:15:17,678 So, whiplash is like one of the best driven robots in the whole sport. 1400 01:15:17,680 --> 01:15:21,182 So, it's definitely going to be one of those like crazy driving matches, 1401 01:15:21,184 --> 01:15:23,317 This year they have ground scraping forks. 1402 01:15:23,319 --> 01:15:26,020 So we were going to have to see what they bring to our fight. 1403 01:15:26,022 --> 01:15:28,456 We're going to show up with pretty much what we always run. 1404 01:15:28,525 --> 01:15:31,526 And, you know, it's going to really just come down to driving. 1405 01:15:35,431 --> 01:15:37,064 [robotic voice] robots, activate. 1406 01:15:55,618 --> 01:15:57,618 [robotic voice] red team, ready. 1407 01:15:58,888 --> 01:16:01,122 [audience cheering] 1408 01:16:02,725 --> 01:16:05,359 [robotic voice] blue team, ready. 1409 01:16:05,461 --> 01:16:06,894 [audience cheering] 1410 01:16:21,444 --> 01:16:23,210 [audience chanting] fight! Fight! Fight! 1411 01:16:26,182 --> 01:16:27,682 [chris] this is it. 1412 01:16:27,684 --> 01:16:30,151 The final golden bolt qualifier. 1413 01:16:30,186 --> 01:16:32,954 Will it be witch doctor or whiplash 1414 01:16:32,956 --> 01:16:36,457 Who takes the last spot in the field of champions? 1415 01:16:40,897 --> 01:16:44,498 Let the bot battle begin. 1416 01:16:44,500 --> 01:16:46,968 Witch doctor seems to be having a little bit of a drive issue 1417 01:16:46,970 --> 01:16:48,135 Sticking on the floor 1418 01:16:48,137 --> 01:16:49,670 And matt allows whiplash to get under him. 1419 01:16:50,907 --> 01:16:52,406 And try to lift it. 1420 01:16:52,408 --> 01:16:55,810 Oh, the pulverizer gets in on the act early. 1421 01:16:55,812 --> 01:16:57,478 [kenny] this is what matt wants. 1422 01:16:57,480 --> 01:17:00,348 He wants to get underneath witch doctor and have them destroy themselves 1423 01:17:00,449 --> 01:17:02,082 With that very powerful weapon, 1424 01:17:02,084 --> 01:17:06,253 But look at that, just took out one of the fro forks of whiplash. 1425 01:17:06,355 --> 01:17:08,723 [chris] really di a nice job taking.. 1426 01:17:08,725 --> 01:17:10,624 Oh, boy. 1427 01:17:10,626 --> 01:17:14,061 Kenny, you ain't kidding about that powerful weapon on the face of witch doctor 1428 01:17:14,097 --> 01:17:16,163 [kenny] yeah. 1429 01:17:16,165 --> 01:17:19,967 Matt has to make sure he kee that nose pointed right at witch doctor at all costs 1430 01:17:19,969 --> 01:17:23,971 Oh! [cheering] 1431 01:17:23,973 --> 01:17:25,673 [chris] great shot by whipla 1432 01:17:25,675 --> 01:17:27,408 To send witch doctor out on the upper deck, 1433 01:17:27,410 --> 01:17:30,111 But quickly, mike gellatly drives off. 1434 01:17:30,113 --> 01:17:32,680 [kenny] great demonstration of control there by matt vasquez. 1435 01:17:32,682 --> 01:17:34,215 Witch doctor right back at him. 1436 01:17:36,085 --> 01:17:40,154 [chris] oh, whiplash drivin witch doctor into the rail. 1437 01:17:40,222 --> 01:17:41,989 [kenny] even with a fork up in the air, 1438 01:17:41,991 --> 01:17:43,557 They're still getting underneath witch doctor. 1439 01:17:45,361 --> 01:17:47,228 Beautiful. Drive them... 1440 01:17:47,230 --> 01:17:50,031 [chris] very impressive driving by matt vasquez. 1441 01:17:50,033 --> 01:17:53,501 Fast control by witch docto again, who tries to move awa 1442 01:17:54,937 --> 01:17:58,339 Two of the best drivers of battlebots going at it. 1443 01:17:58,408 --> 01:18:01,342 Big shot face to face. 1444 01:18:01,444 --> 01:18:05,079 Kenny, I think witch doctor has to try and get a little bit of distance, regroup, 1445 01:18:05,081 --> 01:18:07,415 But it gets shoved into the upper deck. 1446 01:18:07,417 --> 01:18:09,617 [kenny] matt vasquez's only fork lifer was able to do it 1447 01:18:09,719 --> 01:18:11,252 Nice hit there by witch doctor. 1448 01:18:13,189 --> 01:18:14,555 [chris] witch doctor trying to find 1449 01:18:14,657 --> 01:18:17,525 The best angle to attack whiplash, but so difficult. 1450 01:18:17,527 --> 01:18:19,427 Look at the quickness of whiplash. 1451 01:18:19,429 --> 01:18:21,362 [kenny] well, one thing matt vasquez can't do 1452 01:18:21,430 --> 01:18:23,831 Is stay squared up to his opponent, 1453 01:18:23,899 --> 01:18:25,399 Who is going to flinch first 1454 01:18:26,402 --> 01:18:28,402 -[chris] whoa! -[kenny] yes. 1455 01:18:28,404 --> 01:18:30,004 Great hit there by witch doctor. 1456 01:18:30,006 --> 01:18:33,040 [chris] outstanding work by gellatly on vasquez 1457 01:18:33,042 --> 01:18:34,442 And now whiplash says, 1458 01:18:34,543 --> 01:18:37,044 "get y'all booty up on the upper deck" 1459 01:18:37,046 --> 01:18:39,113 For the second time tonight if that had worked. 1460 01:18:39,115 --> 01:18:41,882 [kenny] masterful driving on both sides, chris. 1461 01:18:41,884 --> 01:18:43,517 But if this is heading to the judges, 1462 01:18:43,519 --> 01:18:46,520 Witch doctor needs to turn it on here. 1463 01:18:46,522 --> 01:18:49,457 [chris] under a minute to go, till the kill saws are now active. 1464 01:18:49,525 --> 01:18:51,826 Oh, nice work by witch docto 1465 01:18:51,927 --> 01:18:53,894 Following up shot after shot on whiplash. 1466 01:18:53,896 --> 01:18:56,330 [kenny] great opportunity there, chris, to attack those wheels. 1467 01:18:56,332 --> 01:18:59,800 Can witch doctor capitalize 1468 01:18:59,902 --> 01:19:01,035 Oh! 1469 01:19:01,137 --> 01:19:02,736 Great job by witch doctor. 1470 01:19:02,738 --> 01:19:06,140 [chris] whiplash is on it's head and not so sure it can utilize 1471 01:19:06,209 --> 01:19:08,042 Its forks to push itself back over. 1472 01:19:08,111 --> 01:19:09,777 I'm going to have to countdown. 1473 01:19:09,779 --> 01:19:12,780 [chris] matt vasquez says I cannot do it. 1474 01:19:12,782 --> 01:19:14,682 Witch doctor waves goodbye, 1475 01:19:14,684 --> 01:19:17,218 And at the same time says hello 1476 01:19:17,220 --> 01:19:18,552 To the golden bolt tournamen 1477 01:19:18,621 --> 01:19:21,789 [referee 2] ...Three, two, one. Knock out! 1478 01:19:21,791 --> 01:19:23,124 [chris] they are the champions. 1479 01:19:23,126 --> 01:19:24,959 Witch doctor is moving up.. 1480 01:19:25,995 --> 01:19:27,561 [kenny] what a fight! 1481 01:19:36,038 --> 01:19:39,440 [chris] kenny, as we said, an incredible driving match 1482 01:19:39,542 --> 01:19:43,511 Matt vasquez and whiplash almost pulled this one off. 1483 01:19:43,513 --> 01:19:45,246 [kenny] yeah, no question about it. 1484 01:19:45,248 --> 01:19:47,715 Whiplash had showed some excellent control throughout this fight. 1485 01:19:47,817 --> 01:19:50,584 Got him up on the upper deck there a couple times. 1486 01:19:50,586 --> 01:19:55,623 Witch doctor, though, again the speed and power just way too much. 1487 01:19:55,691 --> 01:19:59,026 [chris] yeah, you could see witch doctor getting up under whiplash, 1488 01:19:59,028 --> 01:20:01,529 Delivered a couple of solid shots. 1489 01:20:01,531 --> 01:20:06,033 [kenny] yeah, but whiplash h a counter for every attack right up until the end. 1490 01:20:06,135 --> 01:20:12,339 Witch doctor setting the tab with this series of jabs, getting around of the flank 1491 01:20:12,408 --> 01:20:15,810 And how about mike gellatly finishing the job. 1492 01:20:20,383 --> 01:20:24,084 Andrea and mike gellatly, congratulations. 1493 01:20:24,086 --> 01:20:26,153 Thank you. 1494 01:20:26,255 --> 01:20:29,323 You have qualified for the golden bolt 1495 01:20:29,325 --> 01:20:30,958 In the tournament of champions. 1496 01:20:30,960 --> 01:20:34,461 Mike, how did you have that reversal of fortune? 1497 01:20:34,563 --> 01:20:38,332 That was incredible. I mean, they were all over us. 1498 01:20:38,434 --> 01:20:40,501 Matt is such an excellent driver. 1499 01:20:40,503 --> 01:20:42,303 They got under so many times. 1500 01:20:42,305 --> 01:20:45,706 We were able to get off a few times and just keep at them, keep at them, keep at them. 1501 01:20:45,775 --> 01:20:47,508 Luckily, our robot kept working. 1502 01:20:47,510 --> 01:20:49,510 We got up on the shelf. We got off the shelf. 1503 01:20:49,512 --> 01:20:51,979 I mean, that match had, like, pretty much everything 1504 01:20:51,981 --> 01:20:54,348 You could expect from a great match like that. 1505 01:20:58,221 --> 01:21:01,522 [chris] andrea, what does I say about your team? 1506 01:21:01,524 --> 01:21:04,959 You guys lose in the championship 1507 01:21:04,961 --> 01:21:06,327 In the race for the giant nut, 1508 01:21:06,329 --> 01:21:08,963 But to rebound and now have a chance at the golden bolt 1509 01:21:08,965 --> 01:21:10,130 In the tournament of champions. 1510 01:21:10,132 --> 01:21:11,699 How excited are you? 1511 01:21:11,701 --> 01:21:13,100 I've been saying it since the beginning. 1512 01:21:13,102 --> 01:21:15,436 Every single matchup here could be a finals matchup. 1513 01:21:15,537 --> 01:21:17,805 The really, the level is that high. 1514 01:21:17,807 --> 01:21:20,708 I wouldn't be surprised if they were in the finals instead of us. 1515 01:21:20,776 --> 01:21:22,710 We have a ton of respect for them. 1516 01:21:22,778 --> 01:21:24,812 And I, you know, this has been, 1517 01:21:24,881 --> 01:21:27,348 The shakiest I've been in any match. 1518 01:21:27,416 --> 01:21:29,083 It was so tense. 1519 01:21:29,085 --> 01:21:31,218 Congratulations, team witch doctor. 1520 01:21:31,220 --> 01:21:33,120 We'll see you in the tournament of champions. 1521 01:21:42,331 --> 01:21:46,200 If you are a battlebots fan that was an ideal fight, kenny. 1522 01:21:46,202 --> 01:21:48,102 That was a crazy fight, 1523 01:21:48,104 --> 01:21:49,703 And the perfect way to launch them 1524 01:21:49,805 --> 01:21:51,505 Into the golden bolt tournament. 1525 01:21:51,507 --> 01:21:53,941 They only had one fight to build momentum, 1526 01:21:53,943 --> 01:21:55,910 But a win over an elite bot like 1527 01:21:55,912 --> 01:21:58,712 Whiplash will give them a ton of confidence. 1528 01:22:00,016 --> 01:22:02,383 [chris] and for matt vasque and team whiplash, 1529 01:22:02,385 --> 01:22:06,453 It's another so close yet so far moment. 1530 01:22:06,522 --> 01:22:10,391 [kenny] this team always seems to be in the hunt for the big hardware. 1531 01:22:10,393 --> 01:22:16,263 Knowing how good matt is, it's just a matter of time before he's lifting a trophy 1532 01:22:16,365 --> 01:22:18,866 So now the tournament of champions is set. 1533 01:22:18,868 --> 01:22:21,101 Let's check it out. 1534 01:22:21,103 --> 01:22:25,673 We will reveal the bracket and all of its must-see match matchups next week. 1535 01:22:25,675 --> 01:22:27,107 But any way you slice it, 1536 01:22:27,109 --> 01:22:28,709 This is the most exclusive 1537 01:22:28,711 --> 01:22:31,612 And elite field in the history of the sport 1538 01:22:31,614 --> 01:22:34,214 We've got three world champions, 1539 01:22:34,216 --> 01:22:35,883 Five slugfest champions, 1540 01:22:35,885 --> 01:22:38,619 And only one trophy up for grabs. 1541 01:22:38,688 --> 01:22:40,721 Kenny, easy question for you 1542 01:22:40,823 --> 01:22:42,256 Who you got? 1543 01:22:42,291 --> 01:22:43,824 [kenny] okay. 1544 01:22:43,826 --> 01:22:46,160 Listen, these slugfest champions have so much momentum 1545 01:22:46,261 --> 01:22:49,063 Having gone through hell and surviving to get here. 1546 01:22:49,131 --> 01:22:51,899 That experience, turning things around in the pits, 1547 01:22:51,901 --> 01:22:53,300 Winning a brawl and doing I 1548 01:22:53,302 --> 01:22:56,770 Over and over again pays huge dividends. 1549 01:22:56,772 --> 01:23:01,108 It's hard not to give the edge to bots like ribbot and hypershock. 1550 01:23:02,144 --> 01:23:03,510 [chris] and the on the flip side 1551 01:23:03,512 --> 01:23:06,613 These world champs like tantrum and tombstone, 1552 01:23:06,715 --> 01:23:08,015 They're coming into this tournament 1553 01:23:08,017 --> 01:23:11,185 Fresh and eager to dish out some pain of their own. 1554 01:23:11,187 --> 01:23:12,853 And hey, for what it's worth 1555 01:23:12,855 --> 01:23:17,057 I still believe end game may be the best bot in the world today. 1556 01:23:18,627 --> 01:23:23,163 For faruq, our bot whisper, pete, and kenny florian, I am chris rose. 1557 01:23:23,265 --> 01:23:26,667 We'll see you next time here on the tournament of champions. 1558 01:23:26,669 --> 01:23:28,302 Battlebots style.