1 00:00:01,607 --> 00:00:04,141 [narrator] in the 25 year history of the sport, 2 00:00:04,243 --> 00:00:07,644 Excellence at battlebots h been measured in hardware. 3 00:00:07,746 --> 00:00:11,015 [commentator] world champions! 4 00:00:11,017 --> 00:00:14,418 [narrator] tonight, the ques for a brand new trophy 5 00:00:14,420 --> 00:00:17,454 Culminates in an epic winner take all tournament. 6 00:00:17,523 --> 00:00:20,090 Featuring eight of the deadliest robots 7 00:00:20,092 --> 00:00:21,825 Ever assembled. 8 00:00:21,827 --> 00:00:24,495 With a fanatical crowd packing the house 9 00:00:24,497 --> 00:00:26,864 On this special night in las vegas. 10 00:00:26,965 --> 00:00:28,399 [commentator] are you guys ready? 11 00:00:28,401 --> 00:00:30,667 [narrator] who will become the first team 12 00:00:30,736 --> 00:00:33,237 To hoist the golden bolt? 13 00:00:34,006 --> 00:00:37,141 This is battlebots champio. 14 00:00:39,311 --> 00:00:40,944 [automated voice speaking] robots activate. 15 00:00:47,620 --> 00:00:51,221 [crowd cheering] 16 00:01:04,336 --> 00:01:06,537 Whoo! Wow! 17 00:01:07,106 --> 00:01:08,338 Love it! 18 00:01:14,046 --> 00:01:16,814 Hey, everybody and welcome to battlebots champions. 19 00:01:16,816 --> 00:01:18,315 This is the big one. 20 00:01:18,317 --> 00:01:21,952 It's the golden bolt championship tournament! 21 00:01:21,954 --> 00:01:25,055 [crowd cheering] 22 00:01:29,895 --> 00:01:32,062 I am chris rose, I'm joined as always 23 00:01:32,064 --> 00:01:33,897 By ufc legend and the goat 24 00:01:33,899 --> 00:01:36,166 Of robot combat color commentary, 25 00:01:36,235 --> 00:01:38,102 The one and only, kenny florian. 26 00:01:38,104 --> 00:01:41,038 [crowd cheering] 27 00:01:41,140 --> 00:01:43,941 Thank, chris. I love the energy in here tonight. 28 00:01:43,943 --> 00:01:45,309 Are you guys ready for this? 29 00:01:45,311 --> 00:01:47,311 [crowd cheering] 30 00:01:53,519 --> 00:01:55,252 [chris] six weeks ago, we kicked off 31 00:01:55,321 --> 00:01:59,256 Battlebots champions with the first sin city slugfest 32 00:01:59,325 --> 00:02:02,359 Since then, 45 bots have gone to battle 33 00:02:02,394 --> 00:02:05,629 In hopes of claiming a spot here tonight. 34 00:02:05,631 --> 00:02:07,965 Oh, it's all over! 35 00:02:08,033 --> 00:02:10,267 After five qualifying tournaments of 36 00:02:10,335 --> 00:02:13,370 Weapon trashing, glass smashing, 37 00:02:13,438 --> 00:02:16,507 Hope eroding, face exploding action. 38 00:02:16,509 --> 00:02:19,710 Eight battle tested champion will put it all on the line 39 00:02:19,712 --> 00:02:22,112 To reach the top of the mountain. 40 00:02:22,114 --> 00:02:23,947 That's right, chris. We have the most 41 00:02:24,016 --> 00:02:26,817 Deadly tournament lineup imaginable. 42 00:02:26,819 --> 00:02:28,719 Three giant nut winners, 43 00:02:28,721 --> 00:02:30,621 Tombstone, endgame, 44 00:02:30,623 --> 00:02:33,557 And 2021 world champion, tantrum 45 00:02:33,626 --> 00:02:37,961 Have been joined by the fiv sin city slugfest champions 46 00:02:37,963 --> 00:02:41,231 For the most elite field ever assembled. 47 00:02:42,835 --> 00:02:45,135 Short of taking home the giant nut 48 00:02:45,137 --> 00:02:46,770 A flawless run here 49 00:02:46,838 --> 00:02:49,306 Provides the ultimate bragging rights. 50 00:02:49,308 --> 00:02:51,408 And that's why all eyes tonight 51 00:02:51,410 --> 00:02:55,045 Are fixated on the newest trophy in this sport. 52 00:02:56,549 --> 00:02:58,315 [both] the golden bolt! 53 00:02:58,317 --> 00:03:01,318 [crowd cheering] 54 00:03:04,323 --> 00:03:06,223 All right. I don't know about you kenny, 55 00:03:06,225 --> 00:03:07,958 But I'm ready to get this thing started. 56 00:03:08,026 --> 00:03:09,927 Let's take a look at the murderers' row 57 00:03:09,929 --> 00:03:11,361 That will be competing tonight. 58 00:03:13,432 --> 00:03:15,766 After being disqualified from last year's 59 00:03:15,801 --> 00:03:19,069 World championship tournamen due to technical issues, 60 00:03:19,071 --> 00:03:21,238 Glitch has a shot at redemption 61 00:03:21,307 --> 00:03:24,241 Against its original round of 32 opponent, 62 00:03:24,343 --> 00:03:28,445 Two-time giant nut runner-up, witch doctor. 63 00:03:28,514 --> 00:03:32,816 [kenny] we'll see former world champ, ray billings and tombstone 64 00:03:32,818 --> 00:03:35,219 Take on the current world champs, 65 00:03:35,221 --> 00:03:38,922 Ginger schmidt, alex grant and tantrum. 66 00:03:40,059 --> 00:03:42,826 [chris] and the bot with arguably the most momentum 67 00:03:42,828 --> 00:03:45,028 Heading into this championship tournament, 68 00:03:45,030 --> 00:03:47,130 Fan-favorite, hypershock 69 00:03:47,132 --> 00:03:50,634 As an opening matchup with mister and missus plow 70 00:03:50,636 --> 00:03:54,438 Zachary lytle, diana tarlso and skorpios. 71 00:03:55,708 --> 00:03:58,809 But up first, the former champs from new zealand. 72 00:03:58,811 --> 00:04:03,714 Nick mabey and jack barker are running a ponzi scheme 73 00:04:03,716 --> 00:04:05,449 As end game plans its attac 74 00:04:05,550 --> 00:04:07,818 On david jin and the mighty frog, 75 00:04:07,820 --> 00:04:09,319 Ribbot. 76 00:04:09,321 --> 00:04:11,455 [crowd cheering] 77 00:04:11,556 --> 00:04:14,925 [kenny] after their giant nut win 2020, 78 00:04:14,927 --> 00:04:18,328 This team had visions of becoming a dynasty. 79 00:04:18,330 --> 00:04:20,364 But those dreams were bulldozed 80 00:04:20,432 --> 00:04:23,066 By daniel freitas and minota 81 00:04:23,068 --> 00:04:25,602 In last year's world championship tournament. 82 00:04:25,604 --> 00:04:29,006 Now, they're refocused and bolstered by the knowled 83 00:04:29,008 --> 00:04:33,010 That they have knocked out five of the seven robots in this field. 84 00:04:33,012 --> 00:04:37,814 End game is a shark and the smell blood in the water. 85 00:04:37,816 --> 00:04:40,751 [chris] well, I hope they have a taste for cold blood 86 00:04:40,819 --> 00:04:42,653 Because that's all you can squeeze out 87 00:04:42,721 --> 00:04:45,255 Of the amphibious phenom ribbot. 88 00:04:45,357 --> 00:04:48,925 David jin was ruthless in his slugfest qualifier. 89 00:04:48,927 --> 00:04:52,229 Literally flattening the gatekeeper lockjaw. 90 00:04:52,231 --> 00:04:55,165 We'll see if the frog can ta a bite out of end game. 91 00:04:55,234 --> 00:04:58,302 Or if the kiwi killers will grab it by the tongue. 92 00:04:58,304 --> 00:05:00,537 [crowd cheering] 93 00:05:00,606 --> 00:05:04,841 It's gonna be a brutal night in all the best ways possible. 94 00:05:04,943 --> 00:05:06,710 -Are you ready my friend? -Chris, let's do this. 95 00:05:08,514 --> 00:05:09,713 Are you guys ready? 96 00:05:09,715 --> 00:05:11,748 [crowd cheering] 97 00:05:15,321 --> 00:05:18,755 I thought so. Faruq, take it away. 98 00:05:22,828 --> 00:05:25,262 [faruq] ladies and gentlemen! 99 00:05:25,364 --> 00:05:26,830 Are you ready? 100 00:05:26,832 --> 00:05:30,734 It's robot fighting time! 101 00:05:30,736 --> 00:05:33,570 [crowd cheering] 102 00:05:40,145 --> 00:05:42,212 [faruq] in the red square, 103 00:05:42,214 --> 00:05:44,214 From worcester, massachusetts, 104 00:05:44,216 --> 00:05:46,616 There's some blood on the hands of the frog 105 00:05:46,618 --> 00:05:49,920 On the log in the hole in the bottom of the sea, 106 00:05:49,922 --> 00:05:52,055 It's ribbot! 107 00:05:52,124 --> 00:05:54,324 [crowd cheering] 108 00:05:57,663 --> 00:06:02,065 -[chris] david jin. -[kenny] oh, look at the shades on ribbot! 109 00:06:02,134 --> 00:06:05,168 [chris] yeah, kenny, somebody's enjoying vegas. 110 00:06:05,270 --> 00:06:07,304 [kenny] yeah, the frog wore those same shades 111 00:06:07,306 --> 00:06:10,440 When it knocked out end game back in 2019 112 00:06:10,509 --> 00:06:12,476 To grab its first career win 113 00:06:12,478 --> 00:06:15,011 The team used its vertical weapon for that fight. 114 00:06:15,013 --> 00:06:19,516 They've been secretive abou what attachment they're gonn choose for this rematch. 115 00:06:19,518 --> 00:06:21,618 You can see they're going with the undercutter. 116 00:06:21,620 --> 00:06:24,454 David jin playing some mind games here. 117 00:06:24,523 --> 00:06:25,555 I like it. 118 00:06:28,994 --> 00:06:30,961 [faruq] in the blue square, 119 00:06:31,062 --> 00:06:32,662 From auckland, new zealand, 120 00:06:32,764 --> 00:06:36,633 These kiwis are ready to bring you the fight of the conchords 121 00:06:36,635 --> 00:06:39,336 It's end game. 122 00:06:39,338 --> 00:06:41,538 [crowd cheering] 123 00:06:43,609 --> 00:06:46,042 [chris] here comes the pride of new zealand, 124 00:06:46,144 --> 00:06:48,412 2020 winners of the giant nu 125 00:06:48,414 --> 00:06:52,315 Nick mabey and jack barker, team end game. 126 00:06:52,317 --> 00:06:56,520 Future's so bright, they got wear shades, kenny. 127 00:06:56,522 --> 00:06:58,555 [kenny] right. As a former champion, end game is in 128 00:06:58,657 --> 00:07:00,424 Automatic qualifier tonight 129 00:07:00,426 --> 00:07:03,427 But after an early exit in last year's tournament, 130 00:07:03,429 --> 00:07:05,695 They're coming in with a chip on their shoulder 131 00:07:05,697 --> 00:07:07,731 And on a mission to remind the world 132 00:07:07,733 --> 00:07:10,467 That this robot is one of the heaviest hitters 133 00:07:10,569 --> 00:07:12,736 In the history of the sport 134 00:07:12,738 --> 00:07:15,305 [crowd cheering] 135 00:07:21,914 --> 00:07:24,114 Back in 2019, our rookie season, 136 00:07:24,116 --> 00:07:27,717 We actually had our first ever battlebots win against end game. 137 00:07:27,719 --> 00:07:29,419 So, this is kinda full circle for us. 138 00:07:29,421 --> 00:07:31,822 The team is definitely ready to have three fights in a single day. 139 00:07:31,824 --> 00:07:34,324 However, the tournament is kind of insane 140 00:07:34,326 --> 00:07:36,827 Because all the bots in the tournament are so destructive. 141 00:07:36,829 --> 00:07:39,362 Tombstone, hypershock, the bots all hit so hard. 142 00:07:39,431 --> 00:07:42,499 The bots, all have the ability to fully retire our robot. 143 00:07:42,501 --> 00:07:44,000 Luckily, we did bring a lot of spare, 144 00:07:44,002 --> 00:07:46,102 So hopefully we'll be ready for each match that we have to fight. 145 00:07:46,104 --> 00:07:48,405 But it's a big deal. 146 00:07:48,407 --> 00:07:50,540 So, we're playing ribbot in our first fight today. 147 00:07:50,609 --> 00:07:52,409 And they're modular robots, they could be running 148 00:07:52,411 --> 00:07:54,277 A horizontal spinner or a vertical spinner. 149 00:07:54,279 --> 00:07:56,146 We know what we want 'em to play 150 00:07:56,215 --> 00:07:59,149 And we have kind of a back up plan for if we're not sure. 151 00:07:59,251 --> 00:08:01,618 It's really important for us to win this golden bolt. 152 00:08:01,620 --> 00:08:05,055 I think we've got the best robot in the world right now, 153 00:08:05,156 --> 00:08:07,357 So we want the opportunity to show it. 154 00:08:07,426 --> 00:08:09,626 [crowd cheering] 155 00:08:14,166 --> 00:08:15,932 [automated voice speaking] robots activate. 156 00:08:15,934 --> 00:08:17,834 [crowd cheering] 157 00:08:22,407 --> 00:08:23,907 [chris and kenny exclaim] 158 00:08:23,909 --> 00:08:26,610 [chris] end game just knocke their own forks off. 159 00:08:26,612 --> 00:08:29,546 Are they the ones playing mind games here? 160 00:08:29,615 --> 00:08:31,982 Talk to us, pete. 161 00:08:31,984 --> 00:08:34,017 [pete] yeah, ribbot was keeping them on their toes 162 00:08:34,019 --> 00:08:36,553 In the pits in terms of whic weapon they were going to us 163 00:08:36,655 --> 00:08:39,122 Jack and nick were hoping they'd run the vertical. 164 00:08:39,124 --> 00:08:42,759 Those forks were intended to counter that configuratio 165 00:08:42,828 --> 00:08:45,529 Ribbot choosing to go with an undercutter here, 166 00:08:45,531 --> 00:08:48,298 So end game says, "hey, no problem. 167 00:08:48,300 --> 00:08:52,168 We'll just go to plan b and shed the forks." amazing 168 00:08:52,237 --> 00:08:54,504 [chris] that of course was the third member of our team 169 00:08:54,506 --> 00:08:56,306 The bot whisperer, pete abrahamson. 170 00:08:56,308 --> 00:08:59,809 And like he always says, "pays to have a plan b." 171 00:09:06,118 --> 00:09:08,451 [crowd cheering] 172 00:09:15,227 --> 00:09:17,961 [chris] it's gonna take thre consecutive wins tonight 173 00:09:17,963 --> 00:09:20,063 To take home the golden bolt 174 00:09:20,065 --> 00:09:23,967 Do either of these two team have the juice to get it don 175 00:09:23,969 --> 00:09:27,103 The war of attrition starts now. 176 00:09:27,105 --> 00:09:30,106 [crowd] fight, fight, fight, fight, fight! 177 00:09:30,108 --> 00:09:33,043 [chris] let the bot battle begin. 178 00:09:33,111 --> 00:09:35,312 Ribbot coming to end game from an angle. 179 00:09:35,847 --> 00:09:37,948 [all exclaiming] 180 00:09:38,049 --> 00:09:39,950 The glasses and head have been dismantled, 181 00:09:40,051 --> 00:09:41,518 But what about the rest for ribbot. 182 00:09:41,520 --> 00:09:43,653 [kenny] ribbot is inverted right now, 183 00:09:43,755 --> 00:09:45,722 Taking big shots from end game. 184 00:09:45,724 --> 00:09:50,160 [chris] the 2020 world champion's here and it looks angry. 185 00:09:50,228 --> 00:09:52,262 -[kenny] yeah. -[chris laughs] 186 00:09:53,432 --> 00:09:55,532 Oh, my god! Tapping that fro 187 00:09:56,234 --> 00:09:57,934 Oh, man! 188 00:09:58,069 --> 00:10:01,137 End game is smashing and crashing 189 00:10:01,239 --> 00:10:04,507 And perhaps dashing the hope of ribbot here tonight. 190 00:10:04,509 --> 00:10:07,110 [kenny] yeah, ribbot alread having issues and of course 191 00:10:08,013 --> 00:10:11,147 End game attacking the tires now. 192 00:10:11,249 --> 00:10:13,550 [chris] another big shot. Wo 193 00:10:13,652 --> 00:10:16,453 End game, I wonder when they're gonna pull back and here it is. 194 00:10:16,521 --> 00:10:19,723 Because once again, they're just not looking to win one fight, 195 00:10:19,725 --> 00:10:21,625 They're looking to win three tonight. 196 00:10:21,627 --> 00:10:24,060 And here is number one. 197 00:10:24,129 --> 00:10:25,795 -The countdown is on. -[referee] five. 198 00:10:25,797 --> 00:10:27,831 -Four, three. -[chris] ribbot is doa. 199 00:10:27,833 --> 00:10:31,534 And end game is moving on to the semi-finals. 200 00:10:31,536 --> 00:10:32,936 [buzzer sounds] 201 00:10:40,012 --> 00:10:41,310 [chris] wow! 202 00:10:46,518 --> 00:10:48,952 Well, tough day at the offic when your head lands 203 00:10:48,954 --> 00:10:52,055 Five feet from your body after a collision. 204 00:10:52,057 --> 00:10:54,324 [kenny] yeah, end game just kinda stalked them, 205 00:10:54,326 --> 00:10:57,527 Like a great white shark, just bit down right on ribbot, 206 00:10:57,529 --> 00:11:01,031 Sent him flying, you see th weapon belt came off of 207 00:11:01,033 --> 00:11:03,833 That undercutter of ribbot immediately. 208 00:11:03,835 --> 00:11:05,669 David jin, perhaps regretting that 209 00:11:05,737 --> 00:11:08,538 Configuration choice right about now. 210 00:11:08,640 --> 00:11:10,206 [chris] well, we now, few drivers are more 211 00:11:10,208 --> 00:11:13,510 Aggressive when they smell weakness than jack barker. 212 00:11:13,512 --> 00:11:15,745 Got the frog in the short corner. 213 00:11:15,847 --> 00:11:16,946 That was it. 214 00:11:17,015 --> 00:11:19,916 Time to back up. Give 'em one more shot. 215 00:11:19,918 --> 00:11:23,053 And end game's moving on to the semis. 216 00:11:25,924 --> 00:11:26,956 All right. 217 00:11:27,058 --> 00:11:30,427 Nick mabey, jack barker, congratulations. 218 00:11:30,429 --> 00:11:32,862 -Wow! -Thank you, thank you. 219 00:11:34,032 --> 00:11:35,699 Got another one of these. 220 00:11:35,701 --> 00:11:37,567 Hey, jack. 221 00:11:37,636 --> 00:11:39,869 Were you a little ticked off that ribbot came out 222 00:11:39,905 --> 00:11:41,404 With the shades on their frog 223 00:11:41,406 --> 00:11:43,640 And they were trying to get under your skin a bit? 224 00:11:43,742 --> 00:11:45,141 Well, last time they came out with the shades, 225 00:11:45,243 --> 00:11:46,710 They absolutely kicked our butts. 226 00:11:46,712 --> 00:11:48,311 So, we just needed to make sure that, you know, 227 00:11:48,313 --> 00:11:49,378 We keep the shades 228 00:11:49,447 --> 00:11:51,948 And just smash them up even after the fight. 229 00:11:52,016 --> 00:11:56,152 Yeah, that fight went pretty differently from last time. 230 00:11:56,221 --> 00:11:58,955 You guys came out with those forks and then you didn't. 231 00:11:59,024 --> 00:12:00,356 Talk about that a little bit. 232 00:12:00,458 --> 00:12:03,026 So, like, we know what they can do. 233 00:12:03,028 --> 00:12:05,762 They can either be a vert or a horizontal, 234 00:12:05,831 --> 00:12:07,063 So we went for the wedges. 235 00:12:07,065 --> 00:12:08,364 But if they were gonna go for the vert, 236 00:12:08,433 --> 00:12:10,333 We put on a little contingency. 237 00:12:10,335 --> 00:12:13,203 And, you know, we saw that they were running the horizontal, 238 00:12:13,205 --> 00:12:15,038 So we don't need those anymore, we'll get rid of them. 239 00:12:15,040 --> 00:12:17,140 And just gonna give them away and they're gonna count for damage, 240 00:12:17,242 --> 00:12:19,109 So we'll smash 'em up before the fight starts. 241 00:12:19,111 --> 00:12:22,312 [kenny] had fun watching you play chess out there. 242 00:12:22,314 --> 00:12:24,414 All right guys, congratulations. 243 00:12:24,416 --> 00:12:25,949 -Thanks. -Thank you. 244 00:12:26,050 --> 00:12:27,517 [jin] nick! Nick! 245 00:12:28,987 --> 00:12:30,653 One to one. 246 00:12:30,755 --> 00:12:32,422 -One to one? -One to one. 247 00:12:37,529 --> 00:12:39,629 [chris] so, the former champ end game 248 00:12:39,631 --> 00:12:42,432 Move on to the second round in convincing fashion 249 00:12:42,434 --> 00:12:44,033 Where they will await the winner of 250 00:12:44,035 --> 00:12:47,537 Tombstone versus tantrum later tonight. 251 00:12:47,606 --> 00:12:48,938 And kenny, we have to say goodbye 252 00:12:49,040 --> 00:12:51,040 To david jin and team ribbot 253 00:12:51,142 --> 00:12:53,943 They have a come an awfully long way the past few years 254 00:12:53,945 --> 00:12:57,046 But end game was just too much for them tonight. 255 00:12:57,048 --> 00:12:59,015 [kenny] yeah, no doubt we'll see this squad back 256 00:12:59,017 --> 00:13:00,550 With an even stronger ribbo 257 00:13:00,652 --> 00:13:02,952 In the 2022 world championship. 258 00:13:02,954 --> 00:13:05,522 Where they will considered a top ten team 259 00:13:05,524 --> 00:13:07,123 Straight out of the gate. 260 00:13:07,125 --> 00:13:08,424 [chris] all right, coming up 261 00:13:08,426 --> 00:13:11,427 Can the consummate showman, will bales 262 00:13:11,429 --> 00:13:13,496 Keep his kill streak alive 263 00:13:13,498 --> 00:13:16,032 Or will skorpios pump the brakes 264 00:13:16,034 --> 00:13:19,068 On hypershock's remarkable tournament run? 265 00:13:19,070 --> 00:13:22,105 The fight for the golden bolt continues, 266 00:13:22,107 --> 00:13:23,006 Next. 267 00:13:23,008 --> 00:13:25,308 [crowd cheering] 268 00:13:31,116 --> 00:13:33,216 [crowd cheering] 269 00:13:33,218 --> 00:13:35,218 [chris] welcome back to battlebots champions 270 00:13:35,220 --> 00:13:39,055 Where tonight a murderer's r of the best combat robots 271 00:13:39,057 --> 00:13:41,024 Anywhere in the world are competing 272 00:13:41,026 --> 00:13:44,527 For a brand new piece of battlebots hardware, 273 00:13:44,529 --> 00:13:45,728 The golden bolt. 274 00:13:48,967 --> 00:13:51,467 Up next, we got skorpios and hypershock. 275 00:13:51,503 --> 00:13:54,003 And let's start with will bales' squad. 276 00:13:54,005 --> 00:13:55,839 Hypershock was out of this world 277 00:13:55,841 --> 00:13:57,807 In its slugfest qualifiers, 278 00:13:57,809 --> 00:13:59,309 Tearing through the bracket 279 00:13:59,311 --> 00:14:02,612 And decimating the gatekeeper, gigabyte. 280 00:14:03,715 --> 00:14:05,748 Oh, are you kidding? 281 00:14:05,817 --> 00:14:07,750 [exclaims] 282 00:14:07,819 --> 00:14:09,619 [kenny] yeah, the amount of destruction it caused 283 00:14:09,621 --> 00:14:12,322 That night was absolutely insane. 284 00:14:12,324 --> 00:14:14,724 Everything is clicking for hypershock right now. 285 00:14:14,726 --> 00:14:16,826 And in a very short time, it's gone from 286 00:14:16,828 --> 00:14:19,796 One of the most entertainin bots in the competition 287 00:14:19,798 --> 00:14:21,130 To one of the deadliest. 288 00:14:22,234 --> 00:14:24,067 But it's a tough draw for 'em tonight 289 00:14:24,135 --> 00:14:26,603 Because in their two matchups with skorpios, 290 00:14:26,605 --> 00:14:28,504 They have dropped both of them. 291 00:14:28,506 --> 00:14:30,139 [kenny] yes, zach lytle's robot was built 292 00:14:30,208 --> 00:14:31,507 For a format like this. 293 00:14:31,509 --> 00:14:34,143 Remember, it won four fight in a single night 294 00:14:34,212 --> 00:14:36,946 At last year's bounty hunters event. 295 00:14:36,948 --> 00:14:39,115 Skorpios is as durable as they come 296 00:14:39,117 --> 00:14:42,418 And it was designed to defen against high energy weapons 297 00:14:42,420 --> 00:14:43,620 Like hypershock's. 298 00:14:44,356 --> 00:14:45,555 It's gonna be a fun one. 299 00:14:45,657 --> 00:14:47,223 Faruq, take it away! 300 00:14:49,060 --> 00:14:50,960 [faruq] in the red square, 301 00:14:51,029 --> 00:14:52,862 From crockett, california, 302 00:14:52,898 --> 00:14:55,231 Make way for the king of sting, 303 00:14:55,233 --> 00:14:57,967 It's skorpios! 304 00:14:58,069 --> 00:15:00,036 [crowd cheering] 305 00:15:03,041 --> 00:15:05,942 [chris] there's skorpios, one of only two gatekeepers 306 00:15:05,944 --> 00:15:09,445 To make it out of their sin city slugfest qualifiers alive. 307 00:15:09,514 --> 00:15:11,314 The other being witch doctor 308 00:15:11,316 --> 00:15:13,917 Kenny, zach lytle and diana tarlson 309 00:15:13,919 --> 00:15:15,652 Don't back down from anyone 310 00:15:15,720 --> 00:15:18,721 Can they stop the red hot hypershock? 311 00:15:18,723 --> 00:15:20,823 [kenny] well, like everyone else, they were blown away 312 00:15:20,825 --> 00:15:23,459 By what will bales did in his qualifier. 313 00:15:23,561 --> 00:15:26,629 But skorpios has beaten hypershock twice before, 314 00:15:26,631 --> 00:15:29,299 So don't expect them to be intimidated. 315 00:15:29,301 --> 00:15:32,335 [chris] they've welded a series of ridges to the front of their bot 316 00:15:32,337 --> 00:15:34,704 Prepared for this r-rating version of hypershock. 317 00:15:34,706 --> 00:15:35,671 They're ready. 318 00:15:38,843 --> 00:15:42,312 In the blue square, from miami, florida, 319 00:15:42,314 --> 00:15:44,213 The bot from the 305 320 00:15:44,215 --> 00:15:47,250 That fights like he's possessed by the 666. 321 00:15:47,352 --> 00:15:50,119 It's hypershock! 322 00:15:50,121 --> 00:15:52,322 [crowd cheering] 323 00:15:54,426 --> 00:15:57,360 [chris] the always entertaining, will bales. 324 00:15:57,462 --> 00:15:59,162 Oh, look at this. 325 00:15:59,230 --> 00:16:01,331 They have stepped up their game. 326 00:16:01,333 --> 00:16:04,067 We are in vegas. I see you, girl! 327 00:16:04,168 --> 00:16:05,535 [kenny] amazing. 328 00:16:05,537 --> 00:16:08,104 [chris] the robot's looking tip-top as well. 329 00:16:08,840 --> 00:16:09,906 [kenny] yes, it is. 330 00:16:09,908 --> 00:16:12,108 With virtually no damage in its qualifiers, 331 00:16:12,110 --> 00:16:13,743 But the team tore it down 332 00:16:13,812 --> 00:16:16,813 And inspected every nut and bolt regardless. 333 00:16:16,815 --> 00:16:18,314 While winning the world championship 334 00:16:18,316 --> 00:16:19,949 Is their ultimate goal, 335 00:16:20,051 --> 00:16:23,019 Taking home the golden bolt would catapult this squad 336 00:16:23,021 --> 00:16:25,822 Into elite territory here at battlebots. 337 00:16:25,824 --> 00:16:28,424 They are not taking this opportunity for granted. 338 00:16:29,461 --> 00:16:31,327 [crowd cheering] 339 00:16:35,433 --> 00:16:37,533 So, originally when I got hypershock, 340 00:16:37,535 --> 00:16:39,969 I was like, "dude, I've already done this twice. 341 00:16:40,071 --> 00:16:42,105 The fans aren't gonna wanna see this." 342 00:16:42,107 --> 00:16:44,507 But then I watched his footage from this season 343 00:16:44,509 --> 00:16:46,509 And, oh, my god! 344 00:16:46,511 --> 00:16:48,111 Will finally fixed it. 345 00:16:48,113 --> 00:16:51,180 This is not the same hypershock I have fought. 346 00:16:51,182 --> 00:16:54,017 And I'm gonna need a few new tactics. 347 00:16:54,019 --> 00:16:56,519 My big goal is to get him upside down. 348 00:16:56,521 --> 00:17:00,323 And I'm hoping if I just fling myself into the blade long enough, 349 00:17:00,325 --> 00:17:02,125 He'll flip over, I'll flip over. 350 00:17:02,127 --> 00:17:04,160 The difference is I can get back up. 351 00:17:04,229 --> 00:17:07,230 They're the best wedge in the competition, bar none. 352 00:17:07,232 --> 00:17:10,333 They have the best, you know, ground game upfront. 353 00:17:10,335 --> 00:17:11,601 You know, in terms of armor, 354 00:17:11,603 --> 00:17:14,103 They always have little attachments to put on. 355 00:17:14,105 --> 00:17:16,706 We will not get under it, at least not from the front, 356 00:17:16,708 --> 00:17:18,241 So I have to do a very good job 357 00:17:18,342 --> 00:17:19,308 Of being incredibly patient 358 00:17:19,310 --> 00:17:20,943 In getting our forks under his side. 359 00:17:20,945 --> 00:17:23,813 Or under the back or under a wheel or something. 360 00:17:23,815 --> 00:17:25,648 But that's the only way we can deliver a hit 361 00:17:25,717 --> 00:17:26,816 And that's what we gotta do. 362 00:17:32,724 --> 00:17:35,224 [crowd cheering] 363 00:17:40,031 --> 00:17:43,833 [crowd] fight, fight, fight, fight, fight! 364 00:17:50,308 --> 00:17:52,809 [chris] let the bot battle begin. 365 00:17:52,811 --> 00:17:54,410 [kenny] will charges at skorpios. 366 00:17:54,412 --> 00:17:56,512 [chris] nice shot though from hypershock. 367 00:17:56,514 --> 00:17:59,649 Skorpios flipped over. Almost flipped out of the box. 368 00:18:00,618 --> 00:18:02,118 It's over! 369 00:18:02,120 --> 00:18:03,453 It's over! 370 00:18:03,521 --> 00:18:05,721 [all exclaiming] 371 00:18:05,723 --> 00:18:08,524 [referee] nine, eight, seven, 372 00:18:08,526 --> 00:18:10,326 -Six, five. -[chris] you broke it, will 373 00:18:10,328 --> 00:18:15,031 -You broke it. -Four, three, two, one. 374 00:18:15,033 --> 00:18:16,632 [buzzer sounds] 375 00:18:17,235 --> 00:18:18,968 [chris] 24 seconds. 376 00:18:19,437 --> 00:18:21,838 [laughs] 377 00:18:23,508 --> 00:18:25,408 Wow! 378 00:18:29,080 --> 00:18:32,048 24 seconds, kenny florian. 379 00:18:32,050 --> 00:18:34,650 [kenny] yeah, I think the ke was those forks on the front 380 00:18:34,719 --> 00:18:37,520 Hypershock was able to get underneath repeatedly. 381 00:18:37,522 --> 00:18:39,755 Speed, power, aggression, 382 00:18:39,824 --> 00:18:43,426 This was no fluke, this was domination. 383 00:18:43,428 --> 00:18:45,361 [chris] boy, it was three shots, 384 00:18:45,396 --> 00:18:48,264 Then finished the blue monst for the night. 385 00:18:48,333 --> 00:18:52,135 As hypershock is moving on I the tournament of champions 386 00:18:54,606 --> 00:18:55,805 [laughs] 387 00:18:55,807 --> 00:19:00,009 [crowd] hypershock! Hypershock! Hypershock! 388 00:19:00,512 --> 00:19:01,744 [chris] will bales. 389 00:19:03,314 --> 00:19:06,015 This place is jumping. I don't know if you can hear me, 390 00:19:06,017 --> 00:19:09,318 But this place went nuts on that shot. 391 00:19:09,654 --> 00:19:10,720 Yeah. 392 00:19:10,722 --> 00:19:12,421 [crowd cheering] 393 00:19:13,958 --> 00:19:17,226 I was not aware scorpions could fly too. 394 00:19:17,228 --> 00:19:18,561 [all chuckling] 395 00:19:18,630 --> 00:19:21,364 I'm frankly a bit surprised that we got under the front 396 00:19:21,432 --> 00:19:23,099 And got those hits in. 397 00:19:23,101 --> 00:19:25,434 They are the definition of floor scraping 398 00:19:25,436 --> 00:19:29,238 And perfect front end, so must be a lucky shot. 399 00:19:29,307 --> 00:19:31,407 -And then we bent it up-- -[person in crowd] I love you, will! 400 00:19:31,409 --> 00:19:33,342 Thank you. 401 00:19:33,444 --> 00:19:37,947 So, I'm really sorry about picking this particular door, 402 00:19:37,949 --> 00:19:39,715 It's like the door to throw people out in, 403 00:19:41,352 --> 00:19:42,384 It's a nice door. 404 00:19:42,386 --> 00:19:44,420 You've become the battlebots bouncer. 405 00:19:44,422 --> 00:19:47,323 Congratulations, thanks for throwing everybody out of the club. 406 00:19:47,325 --> 00:19:48,624 You're out of here! 407 00:19:50,528 --> 00:19:52,028 -Great run so far. -Thanks, guys. 408 00:19:52,030 --> 00:19:53,629 We'll see you in the next round hypershock. 409 00:20:01,606 --> 00:20:04,340 So, skorpios falls in dramatic fashion. 410 00:20:04,409 --> 00:20:08,010 And it's yet another victim of the seemingly unstoppabl 411 00:20:08,012 --> 00:20:09,946 Hypershock, kenny. 412 00:20:10,014 --> 00:20:11,981 [kenny] yeah, this marks five straight wins. 413 00:20:11,983 --> 00:20:14,217 All of them violent and dominant, chris. 414 00:20:14,219 --> 00:20:17,320 Hypershock could very well b the last one standing 415 00:20:17,322 --> 00:20:19,355 When all is said and done tonight. 416 00:20:19,457 --> 00:20:21,824 [chris] what an unbelievable run. 417 00:20:21,826 --> 00:20:24,627 Hypershock moving on to the second round. 418 00:20:25,930 --> 00:20:27,330 All right, coming up, 419 00:20:27,332 --> 00:20:29,465 Is there a doctor in the house? 420 00:20:29,534 --> 00:20:31,434 Can andrea and mike gellatl 421 00:20:31,436 --> 00:20:36,005 Put an end to kyle miller's miraculous 7-0 career start 422 00:20:36,007 --> 00:20:38,241 It's witch doctor facing glitch. 423 00:20:38,309 --> 00:20:41,010 The golden bolt tournament continues 424 00:20:41,412 --> 00:20:42,612 Next! 425 00:20:50,021 --> 00:20:51,754 [crowd cheering] 426 00:20:52,724 --> 00:20:54,724 [chris] we continue on. It is the chase for 427 00:20:54,726 --> 00:20:57,560 The golden bolt at the end of the night. 428 00:20:57,662 --> 00:21:00,062 We just saw team hypershock advance 429 00:21:00,164 --> 00:21:02,832 To the second round in convincing fashion. 430 00:21:02,834 --> 00:21:04,767 And we caught up with captain will bales 431 00:21:04,869 --> 00:21:08,504 After his knockout victory over skorpios. 432 00:21:08,506 --> 00:21:10,740 Win number five in a row. It's feeling good. 433 00:21:10,841 --> 00:21:11,941 Feeling good. 434 00:21:11,943 --> 00:21:13,809 That was much quicker than we anticipated it to be. 435 00:21:13,811 --> 00:21:16,712 But once again, not a scratch. 436 00:21:16,714 --> 00:21:20,116 Not a single blemish on the top armor or the side armor or anything. 437 00:21:20,118 --> 00:21:21,417 It's just the weirdest event. 438 00:21:21,419 --> 00:21:25,521 We've gone five for five now with some serious robots. 439 00:21:25,523 --> 00:21:28,824 And no one has damaged any armor. 440 00:21:29,227 --> 00:21:30,526 No one. 441 00:21:30,528 --> 00:21:32,662 So, who's gonna do it? 442 00:21:35,099 --> 00:21:38,668 [chris] another flawless victory from team hypershock 443 00:21:38,736 --> 00:21:41,504 [kenny] yeah, the run they'r on has just been insane. 444 00:21:41,506 --> 00:21:43,673 Will bales is a man on a mission. 445 00:21:43,708 --> 00:21:46,008 The rest of the bracket better watch out. 446 00:21:47,245 --> 00:21:50,046 [chris] and it continues on with witch doctor and glitc 447 00:21:50,114 --> 00:21:51,313 And if I had told you an year ago 448 00:21:51,382 --> 00:21:52,815 That glitch would have been in this tournament, 449 00:21:52,817 --> 00:21:55,384 You would have said, "who's glitch? 450 00:21:55,386 --> 00:21:57,019 -I don't know who they are? -[kenny chuckles] 451 00:21:57,021 --> 00:21:59,722 [chris] they were a rookie bot in 2021. 452 00:21:59,724 --> 00:22:02,058 They went 3-0 during the regular season. 453 00:22:02,060 --> 00:22:05,061 Was the number nine overall seed in the round of 32, 454 00:22:05,162 --> 00:22:08,331 But because of mechanical issues could not answer the bell. 455 00:22:08,333 --> 00:22:10,966 And they were forced to bow out of the tournament 456 00:22:11,068 --> 00:22:12,134 So, you know what? 457 00:22:12,136 --> 00:22:14,303 They entered the golden bolt qualifier, 458 00:22:14,305 --> 00:22:15,805 They ran through that. 459 00:22:15,807 --> 00:22:17,807 Dismantled the legend in rotator, 460 00:22:17,809 --> 00:22:20,009 Like we have never seen before. 461 00:22:20,011 --> 00:22:21,811 And believe it or not, this crew 462 00:22:21,813 --> 00:22:23,211 Of young college students 463 00:22:23,213 --> 00:22:28,584 Now sit at 7-0 lifetime in their battlebots caree 464 00:22:28,586 --> 00:22:31,020 Yeah, this team is easily the biggest surprise 465 00:22:31,022 --> 00:22:33,155 In 2021 and here as well. 466 00:22:33,224 --> 00:22:34,957 It hasn't been the smoothest journey. 467 00:22:35,059 --> 00:22:39,061 They've battled significant mobility issues inside the box. 468 00:22:39,063 --> 00:22:40,863 But there's something about this bot's 469 00:22:40,931 --> 00:22:43,666 Unorthodox, low profile desi 470 00:22:43,768 --> 00:22:45,968 That has left its opponents dumb founded 471 00:22:46,037 --> 00:22:47,470 As to how to attack it. 472 00:22:47,505 --> 00:22:49,305 And to say glitch's weapon hits hard, 473 00:22:49,307 --> 00:22:52,208 Well, that would be a serious understatement. 474 00:22:52,210 --> 00:22:54,310 [all exclaiming] 475 00:22:55,847 --> 00:22:58,047 [kenny] they will finally get to face the team 476 00:22:58,049 --> 00:23:00,116 They were slated to fight in the opening round 477 00:23:00,118 --> 00:23:03,619 Of the 2021 world championsh tournament, witch doctor. 478 00:23:03,621 --> 00:23:05,454 The fans are foaming at the mouth 479 00:23:05,523 --> 00:23:06,922 To see how this shakes out. 480 00:23:07,725 --> 00:23:09,925 [chris] and as for witch doctor, 481 00:23:09,927 --> 00:23:13,262 Twice they've been within arms reach of the giant nut 482 00:23:13,330 --> 00:23:16,432 Falling just short in 2019 against bite force. 483 00:23:16,434 --> 00:23:18,234 Most recently finishing runner up 484 00:23:18,236 --> 00:23:20,803 To the 2021 champion, tantru 485 00:23:20,805 --> 00:23:23,339 And despite being one of the most popular teams 486 00:23:23,408 --> 00:23:26,075 In the sports history, the only battlebots trophy 487 00:23:26,143 --> 00:23:29,211 Mike and andrea gellatly have ever hoisted 488 00:23:29,213 --> 00:23:34,417 Was a giant bolt in the 2019 all star vegas challenge, kenny. 489 00:23:34,419 --> 00:23:37,052 [kenny] that's right, chris witch doctor is unquestionab 490 00:23:37,154 --> 00:23:39,955 One of the best combat robots in the world. 491 00:23:39,957 --> 00:23:42,458 But this team is still sitting just outside 492 00:23:42,527 --> 00:23:45,728 That elite inner circle of battlebots champions 493 00:23:45,730 --> 00:23:47,329 Winning the golden bolt tonight, 494 00:23:47,331 --> 00:23:50,366 Would mean as much to this squad as anyone. 495 00:23:50,434 --> 00:23:51,867 It starts with glitch. 496 00:23:54,105 --> 00:23:55,938 Winner moves on to the semi-finals 497 00:23:56,007 --> 00:23:58,307 And will have a date with hypershock. 498 00:23:58,309 --> 00:24:00,009 Let's see what happens. Faruq! 499 00:24:00,945 --> 00:24:02,745 [crowd cheering] 500 00:24:03,714 --> 00:24:05,815 In the red square, 501 00:24:05,817 --> 00:24:07,950 From miami springs, florida, 502 00:24:07,952 --> 00:24:11,120 The lean, mean, purple and green machine, 503 00:24:11,122 --> 00:24:14,824 Give it up for, witch doctor! 504 00:24:14,826 --> 00:24:17,526 [crowd cheering] 505 00:24:19,664 --> 00:24:21,230 [chris] no one quite like 'e 506 00:24:21,232 --> 00:24:23,632 The voodoo children, witch doctor. 507 00:24:23,634 --> 00:24:25,434 Led by the husband and wife duo 508 00:24:25,436 --> 00:24:27,369 Of andrea and mike gellatly 509 00:24:27,438 --> 00:24:29,705 You know they are definitel ready for the challenge. 510 00:24:29,707 --> 00:24:31,507 [kenny] they sure are and check it out, 511 00:24:31,509 --> 00:24:34,043 Underneath those mittens on the front of witch docto 512 00:24:34,045 --> 00:24:36,912 Are ground scraping fork attachments. 513 00:24:36,914 --> 00:24:39,281 Mike has avoided that trend for years 514 00:24:39,283 --> 00:24:42,251 For fear of them inhibiting his driving. 515 00:24:42,320 --> 00:24:45,321 But glitch is so low to the ground on all sides 516 00:24:45,323 --> 00:24:47,623 The team feels it has no choice here 517 00:24:47,625 --> 00:24:50,426 If it wants to find a way to catch an edge 518 00:24:50,428 --> 00:24:52,528 And dish out meaningful damage. 519 00:24:56,534 --> 00:25:00,336 [faruq] in the blue square, from berkeley, california, 520 00:25:00,338 --> 00:25:03,038 This little rider is ready for war, 521 00:25:03,040 --> 00:25:05,508 It's glitch! 522 00:25:05,510 --> 00:25:07,543 [crowd cheering] 523 00:25:10,615 --> 00:25:12,448 [chris] and now we get a look at the kids 524 00:25:12,516 --> 00:25:14,350 From the university of california 525 00:25:14,451 --> 00:25:16,919 And that deadly egg beater spinner 526 00:25:16,921 --> 00:25:19,788 That has shocked the world, glitch! 527 00:25:19,790 --> 00:25:22,625 They may keep their run alive, kenny florian. 528 00:25:22,627 --> 00:25:24,460 [kenny] listen, I think kyle miller would tell you, 529 00:25:24,562 --> 00:25:25,961 He's as surprised as anyone 530 00:25:26,063 --> 00:25:29,064 To be sporting a 7-0 lifetime record. 531 00:25:29,133 --> 00:25:30,566 But facing witch doctor, 532 00:25:30,635 --> 00:25:33,669 He understands the symbolism of this match 533 00:25:33,771 --> 00:25:35,704 What I'm looking for is whether or not 534 00:25:35,706 --> 00:25:38,541 The team has addressed glitch's mobility issues. 535 00:25:38,609 --> 00:25:40,809 There is very little room for error 536 00:25:40,811 --> 00:25:44,213 Against a driver as skilled as mike gellatly. 537 00:25:44,215 --> 00:25:46,215 [crowd cheering] 538 00:25:51,222 --> 00:25:53,822 Their weapon is looking, like, very powerful, 539 00:25:53,824 --> 00:25:56,825 But they seem to have pretty unreliable drive. 540 00:25:56,827 --> 00:25:59,628 But the people that have lost to glitch, 541 00:25:59,630 --> 00:26:01,130 Drive straight into their weapon. 542 00:26:01,132 --> 00:26:02,831 We are gonna be very patient. 543 00:26:02,833 --> 00:26:05,100 I know it's only three minutes and it feels like an eternity, 544 00:26:05,102 --> 00:26:07,903 But we're gonna make them engage us if that's what it takes. 545 00:26:07,905 --> 00:26:09,405 If you don't move, you get counted out, 546 00:26:09,407 --> 00:26:10,806 So we're gonna take our time 547 00:26:10,808 --> 00:26:12,708 And make sure that we land the hit we need. 548 00:26:12,710 --> 00:26:15,811 We're doing our best that we can to get our drive working. 549 00:26:15,813 --> 00:26:18,113 Not really been the case in a lot of fights, 550 00:26:18,115 --> 00:26:19,615 But we really need it. 551 00:26:19,617 --> 00:26:22,618 We're gonna do our best to keep our weapons pointed towards them 552 00:26:22,620 --> 00:26:24,553 And try to hit them whenever we can. 553 00:26:24,655 --> 00:26:26,755 It's kind of a chance to prove 554 00:26:26,824 --> 00:26:29,758 That we could have gone farther in the round of 32. 555 00:26:29,860 --> 00:26:32,328 That we would have had a great fight against witch doctor. 556 00:26:32,330 --> 00:26:33,729 And we could have beat them. 557 00:26:33,731 --> 00:26:35,264 So, this one's personal for us 558 00:26:35,333 --> 00:26:37,132 And we really wanna take 'em down. 559 00:26:43,107 --> 00:26:44,707 [automated voice speaking] robots activate. 560 00:26:44,709 --> 00:26:46,809 [crowd cheering] 561 00:26:48,145 --> 00:26:50,412 [chris] kenny, you mentione witch doctor going with thos 562 00:26:50,414 --> 00:26:52,247 New fork attachments. 563 00:26:52,316 --> 00:26:55,918 Looks like glitch has actual ditched their forks for this match. 564 00:26:55,920 --> 00:26:57,953 [kenny] yeah, kyle miller told us before the fight, 565 00:26:57,955 --> 00:27:00,923 He was tired of his fork's continuing to get hung up 566 00:27:00,925 --> 00:27:02,590 On the battlebots' floor. 567 00:27:02,592 --> 00:27:05,928 He's hoping scrapping them will improve glitch's mobility here. 568 00:27:08,833 --> 00:27:10,833 [crowd cheering] 569 00:27:17,441 --> 00:27:19,908 [chris] it's one of the biggest names in the sport, 570 00:27:19,910 --> 00:27:21,176 Witch doctor, 571 00:27:21,178 --> 00:27:24,813 Taking on a team that is making a name for itself 572 00:27:24,815 --> 00:27:26,548 In glitch. 573 00:27:26,617 --> 00:27:30,552 Winner moves on to the golden bolt semi-finals 574 00:27:30,621 --> 00:27:32,221 To face hypershock. 575 00:27:32,223 --> 00:27:35,324 [crowd] fight, fight, fight, fight, fight. 576 00:27:36,627 --> 00:27:38,827 [chris] let the bot battle begin. 577 00:27:39,964 --> 00:27:41,730 Oh, it's interesting to see how glitch is moving 578 00:27:41,732 --> 00:27:43,766 On this floor, kenny. 579 00:27:43,801 --> 00:27:46,268 [kenny] so far so good. Looks like they're waiting. 580 00:27:46,336 --> 00:27:47,269 For witch doctor. 581 00:27:47,271 --> 00:27:48,937 Just pointing their weapon at 'em 582 00:27:48,939 --> 00:27:50,439 To say, "come on, what do you got?" 583 00:27:50,508 --> 00:27:51,674 [chris] you can hear it. 584 00:27:51,676 --> 00:27:53,942 Both of those powerful weapo up to full speed. 585 00:27:53,944 --> 00:27:55,611 Witch doctor looking for an angle. 586 00:27:55,613 --> 00:27:58,614 Uh-oh, gets caught up on the battlebots' floor 587 00:27:58,616 --> 00:28:00,015 [kenny] yes, something to keep an eye on. 588 00:28:00,017 --> 00:28:02,317 Witch doctor with those ground scraping attachments 589 00:28:02,319 --> 00:28:03,886 On the front of the bot. 590 00:28:03,888 --> 00:28:05,754 Will that affect its mobilit 591 00:28:05,823 --> 00:28:08,457 [chris] so much of what mik does is based on his speed 592 00:28:08,492 --> 00:28:10,459 And if he can't drive proper 593 00:28:10,528 --> 00:28:13,062 It takes away a huge advantage for this team. 594 00:28:13,163 --> 00:28:15,230 [kenny] and mike gellatly clearly vary of that 595 00:28:15,232 --> 00:28:17,433 Nuclear weapon on the front of glitch. 596 00:28:17,435 --> 00:28:21,036 We saw them send rotator 15 feet in the air in its last match. 597 00:28:23,107 --> 00:28:24,707 [all] oh! 598 00:28:24,709 --> 00:28:27,309 [kenny] glitch very close t a shot to the back side. 599 00:28:27,311 --> 00:28:28,610 And witch doctor now-- 600 00:28:28,612 --> 00:28:30,646 Witch doctor going on the offensive here. 601 00:28:30,748 --> 00:28:33,816 [chris] and one of those little forks got caught in the kill sauce. 602 00:28:33,818 --> 00:28:35,918 Glitch is having trouble in the corner. 603 00:28:35,920 --> 00:28:37,953 Just avoids disaster there 604 00:28:38,022 --> 00:28:39,822 With a heart charging witch doctor. 605 00:28:39,824 --> 00:28:41,957 [kenny] mike gellatly forcing glitch to work hard 606 00:28:42,026 --> 00:28:44,059 And stay squared up. 607 00:28:44,128 --> 00:28:46,962 [chris] oh, there's a big hi by witch doctor, 608 00:28:47,064 --> 00:28:48,330 First of the match. 609 00:28:48,332 --> 00:28:50,032 [kenny] glitch was moving well up to that point. 610 00:28:50,034 --> 00:28:52,334 Witch doctor has a window here. 611 00:28:52,336 --> 00:28:55,104 [chris] and now, witch doctor's gonna take advantage. 612 00:28:55,106 --> 00:28:57,606 Oh, huge shot on the college kids. 613 00:28:57,608 --> 00:29:00,509 Those front forks paying of right there, kenny. 614 00:29:00,511 --> 00:29:03,912 [kenny] absolutely, sent glitch right into the weapon. 615 00:29:03,914 --> 00:29:06,115 [chris] mike gellatly with a follow up shot. 616 00:29:06,717 --> 00:29:08,450 Oh, another! 617 00:29:08,552 --> 00:29:10,219 Oh, they're teasing and testing glitch 618 00:29:10,221 --> 00:29:11,620 To see if it's still moving 619 00:29:11,622 --> 00:29:13,188 I'm not seeing any movement. 620 00:29:13,190 --> 00:29:15,324 [chris] witch doctor has to be careful here. 621 00:29:15,326 --> 00:29:18,327 They cannot afford to take glitch off the hook 622 00:29:18,329 --> 00:29:19,628 [kenny] they're done, are they done? 623 00:29:19,630 --> 00:29:21,530 [chris] their weapon's too powerful. 624 00:29:21,532 --> 00:29:23,732 There's a possibility-- 625 00:29:23,734 --> 00:29:26,969 They're stuck under the scre and so witch doctor 626 00:29:26,971 --> 00:29:28,804 When back in for a shot. 627 00:29:28,806 --> 00:29:31,240 [kenny] that's how you finish the job. 628 00:29:31,341 --> 00:29:33,842 -[referee] nine, eight. -[chris] yup, here's the countdown. 629 00:29:33,911 --> 00:29:36,311 Someone has finally caught up to glitch. 630 00:29:36,313 --> 00:29:39,248 -[referee] five, four. -[chris] the veteran tandem 631 00:29:39,349 --> 00:29:44,653 -Andrea and mike gellatly are on to the semi-finals. -[buzzer sounds] 632 00:29:48,125 --> 00:29:49,558 [chris] that will do it. 633 00:29:49,660 --> 00:29:51,760 Witch doctor is moving on. 634 00:29:53,063 --> 00:29:54,630 [exclaims] 635 00:29:58,335 --> 00:30:00,135 [chris] well, two dangerous robots 636 00:30:00,137 --> 00:30:03,405 Playing the game of cat and mouse in this one, kenny 637 00:30:03,407 --> 00:30:04,472 [kenny] yes, they were. 638 00:30:04,474 --> 00:30:06,141 Glitch was actually moving much better 639 00:30:06,210 --> 00:30:08,410 Than we're used to seeing to start this match, 640 00:30:08,412 --> 00:30:09,945 Ditching those front forks. 641 00:30:10,047 --> 00:30:11,947 Looks like it was the right call. 642 00:30:12,049 --> 00:30:14,416 May have missed a few opportunities to attack 643 00:30:14,418 --> 00:30:16,251 When witch doctor's forks got hung up 644 00:30:16,353 --> 00:30:17,820 On the box floor though. 645 00:30:17,822 --> 00:30:20,522 Eventually, witch doctor found an opening. 646 00:30:20,524 --> 00:30:22,024 [chris] yeah, glitch did a good job 647 00:30:22,026 --> 00:30:24,126 Of staying squared up to the veteran. 648 00:30:24,128 --> 00:30:27,563 But mike gellatly, dude is so patient and surgical, 649 00:30:27,631 --> 00:30:29,665 Landed a shot to the side of glitch. 650 00:30:29,733 --> 00:30:32,568 Got underneath and laid it o 651 00:30:32,636 --> 00:30:34,603 [kenny] no doubt. I thought mike made the right choice 652 00:30:34,605 --> 00:30:36,438 In continuing to attack glitch. 653 00:30:36,507 --> 00:30:38,407 Once he had it against the screws, 654 00:30:38,409 --> 00:30:41,510 You cannot afford to give a bot as powerful as glitch 655 00:30:41,512 --> 00:30:42,845 A second chance. 656 00:30:42,913 --> 00:30:45,948 [chris] the cinderella run of kyle miller and team glitch 657 00:30:45,950 --> 00:30:47,115 Comes to an end 658 00:30:47,117 --> 00:30:49,218 At the hands of the voodoo children. 659 00:30:51,922 --> 00:30:53,555 Andrea and mike. 660 00:30:53,624 --> 00:30:54,723 -Hi. -Hi. 661 00:30:54,725 --> 00:30:56,458 -Hey. -Congratulations. 662 00:30:56,526 --> 00:30:58,360 -Thank you. -What was the idea behind 663 00:30:58,429 --> 00:31:01,430 Being so patient there at the beginning? 664 00:31:01,432 --> 00:31:05,067 So, I mean, glitch is a very innovative robot. 665 00:31:05,069 --> 00:31:06,668 They have this really cool driver where they can 666 00:31:06,770 --> 00:31:08,937 Translate and drive around. 667 00:31:08,939 --> 00:31:11,106 They're 7-0 I think at this point, 668 00:31:11,108 --> 00:31:14,309 So we did not wanna drive right into their weapon, obviously. 669 00:31:14,311 --> 00:31:17,546 They had huge, huge hits this year. 670 00:31:17,615 --> 00:31:19,047 And it looks like they actually were driving 671 00:31:19,116 --> 00:31:20,515 Super well in this match. 672 00:31:20,517 --> 00:31:22,317 Better than they have in any other match, 673 00:31:22,319 --> 00:31:25,087 So we weren't sure how well they'd be able to translate. 674 00:31:25,089 --> 00:31:28,023 And I knew I needed to stay out of the path of that 675 00:31:28,025 --> 00:31:30,125 Monstrous weapon. 676 00:31:30,127 --> 00:31:33,161 Mike, you went with the forks configuration there. 677 00:31:33,230 --> 00:31:35,130 -Finally. -Are you happy you did that? Yeah. 678 00:31:35,132 --> 00:31:36,431 Satisfied? 679 00:31:36,433 --> 00:31:39,835 Yeah, I mean, we got hung up in some of the 680 00:31:39,837 --> 00:31:42,137 Saw slots a few times there. 681 00:31:43,140 --> 00:31:45,340 But glitch is so low, you know, 682 00:31:45,409 --> 00:31:47,509 We figured this is like the perfect opportunity 683 00:31:47,511 --> 00:31:50,312 To use 'em and I think they worked pretty all right. 684 00:31:50,314 --> 00:31:53,015 Andrea and mike gellatly, team witch doctor, congratulations. 685 00:31:53,017 --> 00:31:55,517 We'll see you in the semi-finals against hypershock. 686 00:31:55,519 --> 00:31:56,351 Thank you. 687 00:31:57,087 --> 00:31:59,154 [crowd cheering] 688 00:32:04,728 --> 00:32:08,263 [chris] so, for team glitch their miracle run ends here 689 00:32:08,332 --> 00:32:11,934 But kenny, kyle miller has p the battlebots world on notice. 690 00:32:11,936 --> 00:32:14,202 He is one of the brightest young builders 691 00:32:14,204 --> 00:32:15,604 In the entire sport. 692 00:32:15,606 --> 00:32:18,540 [kenny] absolutely. Hats off to this entire squa 693 00:32:18,609 --> 00:32:22,411 Now, 7-1 lifetime at battlebots. 694 00:32:22,413 --> 00:32:24,313 That's more wins than some teams collect 695 00:32:24,315 --> 00:32:26,014 In their entire career. 696 00:32:26,016 --> 00:32:29,051 [chris] but it is witch doct that's moving on to the semi-finals 697 00:32:29,053 --> 00:32:31,119 Of the golden bolt championship 698 00:32:31,121 --> 00:32:33,522 Where they will square off with longtime friend, 699 00:32:33,524 --> 00:32:35,724 Will bales and team hypershock. 700 00:32:37,528 --> 00:32:38,961 All right, coming up. 701 00:32:39,029 --> 00:32:40,128 How about this? 702 00:32:40,130 --> 00:32:43,332 2016 giant nut winner, tombstone. 703 00:32:43,334 --> 00:32:47,269 2021 title holder and reigni champions, tantrum. 704 00:32:47,338 --> 00:32:48,937 You want the best of the bes 705 00:32:48,939 --> 00:32:50,906 We got the best of the best 706 00:32:50,908 --> 00:32:52,407 The mind blowing matchups 707 00:32:52,409 --> 00:32:55,944 In tonight's golden bolt tournament continue 708 00:32:55,946 --> 00:32:57,145 Next. 709 00:32:57,214 --> 00:32:59,247 [crowd cheering] 710 00:33:05,823 --> 00:33:08,523 [chris] we continue on here on battlebots champions, 711 00:33:08,525 --> 00:33:10,525 The chase for the golden bol 712 00:33:10,527 --> 00:33:12,060 And up next, 713 00:33:12,062 --> 00:33:14,963 The champ is here. 714 00:33:15,065 --> 00:33:17,866 In fact, the champs are here 715 00:33:17,968 --> 00:33:20,635 2016 giant nut winner, tombstone 716 00:33:20,637 --> 00:33:22,938 Is ready to enter the arena for a showdown 717 00:33:22,940 --> 00:33:25,607 With the reigning champion, tantrum. 718 00:33:27,411 --> 00:33:30,946 And what an amazing season for the brand new co-captains, 719 00:33:31,048 --> 00:33:33,382 Alex grant and ginger schmidt. 720 00:33:33,384 --> 00:33:36,752 They led the little puncher that could in its undefeated run 721 00:33:36,820 --> 00:33:39,755 That culminated with winning the 2021 title 722 00:33:39,856 --> 00:33:41,957 And taking home the giant nu 723 00:33:42,026 --> 00:33:44,559 But kenny, all the way back in 2018, 724 00:33:44,661 --> 00:33:47,229 Tantrum faced tombstone during its rookie season 725 00:33:47,231 --> 00:33:49,698 And let's just say it was memorable, 726 00:33:49,700 --> 00:33:52,167 But for all the wrong reason 727 00:33:52,269 --> 00:33:55,003 [kenny] yeah, tombstone not only knocked tantrum out, 728 00:33:55,005 --> 00:33:56,538 It ripped its fists off 729 00:33:56,607 --> 00:33:59,207 And embedded it in the battle box. 730 00:33:59,209 --> 00:34:01,043 Alex and ginger told us the whole thing 731 00:34:01,045 --> 00:34:02,511 Was a little embarrassing 732 00:34:02,513 --> 00:34:04,546 And that they've been waiting for a rematch 733 00:34:04,615 --> 00:34:06,581 With ray billings ever since 734 00:34:06,583 --> 00:34:08,850 [chris] well, they're finall gonna get it tonight, 735 00:34:08,952 --> 00:34:11,753 But much like this is a vast different tantrum 736 00:34:11,822 --> 00:34:13,855 Than the last time these two fought, 737 00:34:13,924 --> 00:34:15,924 We may now be talking about a different version 738 00:34:15,926 --> 00:34:18,226 Of tombstone as well. 739 00:34:18,228 --> 00:34:19,661 Dare I say 740 00:34:19,763 --> 00:34:22,864 That tombstone has a little something to prove to everyone tonight. 741 00:34:22,933 --> 00:34:24,332 I think they do. 742 00:34:24,334 --> 00:34:27,569 Ray billings is obviously a legend and a former champion 743 00:34:27,637 --> 00:34:30,605 But tombstone 5-5 in its last ten fights 744 00:34:30,607 --> 00:34:33,608 And the battlebots worl is starting to openly wonde 745 00:34:33,610 --> 00:34:36,211 If the king of kinetic energy still has it. 746 00:34:36,213 --> 00:34:39,781 Ray's made some significant changes to the weapon in the past few years, 747 00:34:39,783 --> 00:34:42,217 Searching for even more knockout power. 748 00:34:42,219 --> 00:34:44,619 I think that has led to some inconsistency, 749 00:34:44,621 --> 00:34:48,123 But this is still one of th hardest hitting robots in the world. 750 00:34:48,125 --> 00:34:50,425 I think that beefy armor on tantrum 751 00:34:50,427 --> 00:34:51,660 Will be tested. 752 00:34:53,730 --> 00:34:56,465 Ray billing says don't underestimate us. 753 00:34:56,533 --> 00:34:58,967 Everybody should still be afraid. 754 00:34:59,036 --> 00:35:01,136 Let's see for ourselves. Faruq. 755 00:35:01,605 --> 00:35:03,405 [crowd cheering] 756 00:35:05,742 --> 00:35:10,345 In the red square from placerville, california, 757 00:35:10,414 --> 00:35:13,215 He likes his pizza with pepperoni, pineapple 758 00:35:13,217 --> 00:35:15,750 And the blood of his victims. 759 00:35:15,852 --> 00:35:19,321 I know, gross, right? Pineapple. [retches] 760 00:35:19,323 --> 00:35:22,057 It's tombstone! 761 00:35:22,059 --> 00:35:24,226 [crowd cheering] 762 00:35:27,531 --> 00:35:31,032 [chris] here comes the grim reaper, ray billing 763 00:35:31,034 --> 00:35:32,567 Son, justin on the right. 764 00:35:32,569 --> 00:35:35,504 Longtime friend and grid chief rick russ on the left. 765 00:35:35,506 --> 00:35:38,006 And of course, the star of the show 766 00:35:38,008 --> 00:35:40,842 Has its own motorcade, if you know what I mean. 767 00:35:40,944 --> 00:35:44,146 [kenny] yeah. Just robots helping robots, chris. 768 00:35:44,247 --> 00:35:47,015 Tombstone still a sight to behold. 769 00:35:47,017 --> 00:35:50,118 Ray going with the s7 steel blade here. 770 00:35:50,120 --> 00:35:52,921 Told us that team spent hour sharpening their weapon 771 00:35:52,923 --> 00:35:55,557 In anticipation of this showdown. 772 00:35:55,626 --> 00:35:59,427 He wants to use it to cut directly into the armor of tantrum. 773 00:36:04,635 --> 00:36:06,434 [faruq] in the blue square, 774 00:36:06,436 --> 00:36:08,703 This crybaby will hit you so hard, 775 00:36:08,705 --> 00:36:12,607 You'll have to call the whambulance, 776 00:36:12,609 --> 00:36:15,010 It's tantrum! 777 00:36:15,012 --> 00:36:17,512 [crowd cheering] 778 00:36:20,951 --> 00:36:23,952 [chris] the reigning king and queen of battlebots, 779 00:36:24,054 --> 00:36:26,087 Ginger schmidt and alex gran 780 00:36:26,089 --> 00:36:28,623 Still beaming after winning the giant nut. 781 00:36:28,625 --> 00:36:33,528 How have they setup tantrum to face a bot as powerful as tombstone, kenny? 782 00:36:33,530 --> 00:36:37,265 [kenny] such a durable robot this thing is a little tank 783 00:36:37,367 --> 00:36:38,633 You see that front wedge there, 784 00:36:38,635 --> 00:36:40,335 That was designed specifical 785 00:36:40,337 --> 00:36:42,437 To defend against horizontal spinners. 786 00:36:42,506 --> 00:36:45,640 They wanna use it to jam up tombstone's blade, 787 00:36:45,709 --> 00:36:49,044 Then drop it into attack mod with their fist, 788 00:36:49,145 --> 00:36:51,046 That sliding vertical disc spin. 789 00:37:01,124 --> 00:37:04,960 I believe that I can beat them in this match. 790 00:37:04,962 --> 00:37:06,728 We're gonna be hitting 'em a little harder than 791 00:37:06,730 --> 00:37:09,531 They've been hit up to this point in time. 792 00:37:09,533 --> 00:37:12,067 He'll have some sort of big steel arrangement on the front 793 00:37:12,069 --> 00:37:13,435 To try to stop the spinner, 794 00:37:13,437 --> 00:37:17,405 So he can corner me and get his weapon into play. 795 00:37:17,407 --> 00:37:20,442 So, my strategy is gonna be I'm gonna have to try to get 796 00:37:20,510 --> 00:37:23,411 Away from the arena wall as quickly as possible 797 00:37:23,413 --> 00:37:26,348 And try to just keep fighting in the center of the arena. 798 00:37:26,416 --> 00:37:29,017 'cause if he gets me pushed into a corner, I'm gonna be in trouble. 799 00:37:29,019 --> 00:37:31,786 It's gonna be a great tough match between two champions 800 00:37:31,788 --> 00:37:33,321 And I'm looking forward to getting in the arena 801 00:37:33,323 --> 00:37:35,257 And doing our thing. 802 00:37:35,325 --> 00:37:39,227 I think this is a sort of an inflection point 803 00:37:39,229 --> 00:37:40,962 For tantrum 804 00:37:41,064 --> 00:37:43,064 To prove that we are part of the big leagues now. 805 00:37:43,066 --> 00:37:45,233 Tantrum is not who we were three seasons ago 806 00:37:45,235 --> 00:37:46,968 When we first fought tombstone. 807 00:37:47,070 --> 00:37:48,803 And this is really, the difference in fight, 808 00:37:48,805 --> 00:37:51,506 I think will show the world how far we've come. 809 00:37:51,508 --> 00:37:55,410 To prepare tombstone, we added some gruff bars to the front of our robot. 810 00:37:55,412 --> 00:37:59,214 Gruff bars are what we call really strong 811 00:37:59,216 --> 00:38:01,416 Steel bars that we add to the front, 812 00:38:01,418 --> 00:38:03,918 So that we can knock tombstone's blade in half. 813 00:38:08,392 --> 00:38:10,825 All right, we got this. Let's go, tantrum. 814 00:38:14,631 --> 00:38:16,364 [automated voice speaking] robots activate. 815 00:38:16,433 --> 00:38:19,267 [crowd cheering] 816 00:38:19,369 --> 00:38:21,670 [chris] all right, buckle up, folks. 817 00:38:21,738 --> 00:38:24,606 Can ray billings make a monumental statement 818 00:38:24,608 --> 00:38:27,609 And take down the reigning battlebots champion? 819 00:38:27,611 --> 00:38:31,513 Or will ginger and alex power tantrum to even greater heights 820 00:38:31,515 --> 00:38:34,215 And make a run at the golden bolt? 821 00:38:34,217 --> 00:38:36,785 A fight you cannot afford to miss 822 00:38:36,787 --> 00:38:40,855 When the golden bolt tournament continues. 823 00:38:50,267 --> 00:38:52,267 [chris] welcome back to the golden bolt tournament 824 00:38:52,336 --> 00:38:53,802 Here on battlebots 825 00:38:53,804 --> 00:38:57,305 Where we have two champions ready to throw down. 826 00:38:58,709 --> 00:39:01,710 It's tantrum versus tombston 827 00:39:01,712 --> 00:39:05,113 Winner moves on, loser goes home. 828 00:39:05,115 --> 00:39:07,115 [automated voice speaking] red team, ready? 829 00:39:07,818 --> 00:39:10,318 -[buzzes] -[crowd cheering] 830 00:39:14,124 --> 00:39:16,024 [automated voice speaking] blue team, ready? 831 00:39:16,560 --> 00:39:19,027 [crowd cheering] 832 00:39:19,029 --> 00:39:20,061 [buzzes] 833 00:39:43,520 --> 00:39:45,053 Yeah, tantrum. 834 00:39:45,055 --> 00:39:47,522 [crowd] fight, fight, fight, fight, fight. 835 00:39:52,162 --> 00:39:53,628 [chris] let the bot battle begin. 836 00:39:53,630 --> 00:39:55,630 Here comes tantrum. 837 00:39:55,632 --> 00:39:58,266 -Takes a big shot. -[all exclaiming] 838 00:39:58,368 --> 00:40:00,935 And tombstone with kinetic energy 839 00:40:00,937 --> 00:40:03,805 Wielding it all over the box. Wow! 840 00:40:03,807 --> 00:40:05,740 [kenny] watch for this whip here. Whoa! 841 00:40:05,842 --> 00:40:07,675 [chris] this is where tantru wants tombstone, 842 00:40:07,744 --> 00:40:08,943 They wanna try to get 'em in the corner. 843 00:40:09,045 --> 00:40:11,212 Nice driving by ray billings 844 00:40:11,214 --> 00:40:13,214 [kenny] nice shot to the side of tantrum. 845 00:40:13,216 --> 00:40:16,418 Uh-oh, tombstone up on its wheels. 846 00:40:16,420 --> 00:40:17,619 [all exclaiming] 847 00:40:17,621 --> 00:40:20,355 [chris] ray billings' bot completely out of control 848 00:40:20,424 --> 00:40:22,457 And flirting with disaster now, 849 00:40:22,559 --> 00:40:24,459 Trying to avoid the rails. 850 00:40:24,561 --> 00:40:26,728 [kenny] well, this is where needs to shut down that weapon. 851 00:40:26,730 --> 00:40:28,863 It looks like he's having an issue with it. 852 00:40:28,965 --> 00:40:30,632 [chris] yeah, it is pointing right at us. 853 00:40:30,634 --> 00:40:32,233 Tantrum hanging back. 854 00:40:32,235 --> 00:40:33,835 Watching, waiting to see 855 00:40:33,837 --> 00:40:36,504 If the king of kinetic energ destroys itself. 856 00:40:36,506 --> 00:40:38,606 That blade is still spinning 857 00:40:40,010 --> 00:40:42,110 Oh, my goodness! 858 00:40:42,112 --> 00:40:43,745 Oh! 859 00:40:43,814 --> 00:40:45,713 [kenny] I'm not seeing a lot of control here. 860 00:40:45,715 --> 00:40:47,115 [chris] tombstone is smoking 861 00:40:47,117 --> 00:40:50,852 Tantrum is taking the 2016 champ into the rails. 862 00:40:50,954 --> 00:40:52,854 The weapon is no longer functioning. 863 00:40:52,956 --> 00:40:57,125 And ray billings is in a world of trouble now, kenny. 864 00:40:57,127 --> 00:40:59,127 [kenny] yeah, tombstone is hurt badly, chris. 865 00:40:59,129 --> 00:41:00,929 Just crab walking now. 866 00:41:00,931 --> 00:41:03,231 Ray is gonna run out of rope here. 867 00:41:04,601 --> 00:41:07,335 -[referee] ten, nine. -[chris] the countdown has started. 868 00:41:07,337 --> 00:41:10,638 The reigning champions, tantrum brings it full circl 869 00:41:10,740 --> 00:41:12,907 With a statement win over tombstone. 870 00:41:12,909 --> 00:41:16,611 It's going to be moving on to the golden bolt tournamen 871 00:41:16,613 --> 00:41:19,047 -[referee] countdown! -[buzzer sounds] 872 00:41:28,525 --> 00:41:31,326 [chris] kenny, we have spen years watching tombstone 873 00:41:31,328 --> 00:41:33,228 Destroy its opponents by delivering 874 00:41:33,230 --> 00:41:34,863 The hardest shots in the gam 875 00:41:34,931 --> 00:41:37,832 But tantrum can certainly take a punch. 876 00:41:37,834 --> 00:41:42,203 [kenny] my goodness, it's ju so difficult to knock this robot out. 877 00:41:42,205 --> 00:41:44,806 Combine that with well executed game plans 878 00:41:44,808 --> 00:41:46,407 And world class driving, 879 00:41:46,409 --> 00:41:49,310 That's why tantrum is your reigning champ. 880 00:41:49,312 --> 00:41:51,913 [chris] able to deflect tombstone's energy here 881 00:41:51,915 --> 00:41:54,749 And send it careening out of control 882 00:41:54,818 --> 00:41:57,785 And that spelled disaster in the short corner. 883 00:41:57,787 --> 00:42:01,122 Yeah, we had a front row sea as tombstone's blade 884 00:42:01,124 --> 00:42:04,359 Slammed against the rails and the battle box floor. 885 00:42:04,427 --> 00:42:06,060 That damaged the drive 886 00:42:06,129 --> 00:42:08,062 And eventually, blew out the weapon. 887 00:42:08,131 --> 00:42:09,297 Tough night for ray billings 888 00:42:09,299 --> 00:42:10,965 [chris] tantrum hanging back saying, 889 00:42:10,967 --> 00:42:14,969 "we're all grown up now, ray we don't shine shoes anymore." 890 00:42:20,210 --> 00:42:21,709 Alex and ginger, 891 00:42:22,512 --> 00:42:25,213 What a run tantrum has been on. 892 00:42:25,215 --> 00:42:26,447 It is a run. 893 00:42:26,516 --> 00:42:28,349 You win the giant nut. 894 00:42:28,418 --> 00:42:32,053 You take down a legend in tombstone. 895 00:42:32,155 --> 00:42:34,022 What is going on here, ginger? 896 00:42:34,024 --> 00:42:37,825 I mean, in tantrum's first season, 897 00:42:37,827 --> 00:42:40,728 We had to actually go up against tombstone 898 00:42:40,730 --> 00:42:43,064 And we were hobbling into that fight. 899 00:42:43,066 --> 00:42:46,067 I mean, I think we only had half of our drive train working. 900 00:42:46,069 --> 00:42:47,435 It was a rough year for us. 901 00:42:47,437 --> 00:42:49,404 So, to be able to come back now 902 00:42:49,406 --> 00:42:51,406 And be able to take tombstone out, 903 00:42:51,408 --> 00:42:53,341 I mean, it is an incredible feeling. 904 00:42:53,410 --> 00:42:54,542 Honestly, it's amazing. 905 00:42:55,245 --> 00:42:57,445 [all applauding] 906 00:42:57,514 --> 00:42:59,147 Well, guys, congratulations. 907 00:42:59,248 --> 00:43:01,416 We will see you in the semi-final 908 00:43:01,418 --> 00:43:03,685 In the chase for the golden bolt. Congrats. 909 00:43:03,687 --> 00:43:04,819 Thank you. 910 00:43:04,821 --> 00:43:07,522 [crowd cheering] 911 00:43:09,626 --> 00:43:12,327 [chris] so, as team tantrum heads back to the pits 912 00:43:12,329 --> 00:43:13,962 To prepare for their next match, 913 00:43:14,063 --> 00:43:16,531 Let's take a step back. 914 00:43:16,533 --> 00:43:19,067 It's been a while since ray billings has really left 915 00:43:19,135 --> 00:43:20,101 His stamp on the sport, 916 00:43:20,103 --> 00:43:22,103 -The way that he wants to. -Right. 917 00:43:22,105 --> 00:43:24,606 [chris] can the legend find a way to turn things around 918 00:43:24,608 --> 00:43:26,007 And return to form 919 00:43:26,009 --> 00:43:29,110 At the upcoming world championship and beyond. 920 00:43:29,112 --> 00:43:30,612 [kenny] listen, we've said it a lot lately, 921 00:43:30,614 --> 00:43:32,513 The sport is evolving so fas 922 00:43:32,515 --> 00:43:34,215 And getting younger every year. 923 00:43:34,217 --> 00:43:37,919 Tombstone isn't anywhere nea as dominant as it used to be 924 00:43:37,921 --> 00:43:40,288 But the fans want to see th grim reaper back in the box 925 00:43:40,290 --> 00:43:43,458 And I have faith, ray will d what he needs to do 926 00:43:43,559 --> 00:43:45,259 To answer the bell. 927 00:43:45,328 --> 00:43:46,928 [chris] all right, and with that 928 00:43:46,930 --> 00:43:48,963 Our first round action is complete 929 00:43:48,965 --> 00:43:51,633 And we are down to just four contenders. 930 00:43:52,702 --> 00:43:55,470 And check out this quartet of killers. 931 00:43:55,538 --> 00:43:59,207 2020 giant nut winner, end game is gonna square of 932 00:43:59,209 --> 00:44:01,943 With reigning battlebots champions, tantrum. 933 00:44:02,545 --> 00:44:03,745 And coming up, 934 00:44:03,846 --> 00:44:06,214 Two ferocious vertical spinners, 935 00:44:06,216 --> 00:44:08,016 The red hot hypershock 936 00:44:08,018 --> 00:44:11,719 Will collide with two-time runner up, witch doctor. 937 00:44:11,721 --> 00:44:14,322 The golden bolt tournament continues 938 00:44:14,958 --> 00:44:16,057 Next. 939 00:44:24,968 --> 00:44:27,301 We are back on battlebots champions, 940 00:44:27,303 --> 00:44:29,704 The chase for the golden bolt. 941 00:44:29,706 --> 00:44:32,340 It is time for our first semi-final between 942 00:44:32,409 --> 00:44:34,942 Hypershock and witch doctor 943 00:44:34,944 --> 00:44:37,345 This is a dream matchup. 944 00:44:37,447 --> 00:44:39,647 On one hand, you have will bales, 945 00:44:39,749 --> 00:44:41,616 Who electrifies the crowds. 946 00:44:41,618 --> 00:44:43,818 He's captained hypershock through one of the most 947 00:44:43,820 --> 00:44:47,422 Insanely destructive winnin streaks in recent memory. 948 00:44:47,424 --> 00:44:48,923 Then there's witch doctor, 949 00:44:48,925 --> 00:44:50,725 Perennially in its prime. 950 00:44:50,727 --> 00:44:54,162 Captained by the iconic duo of andrea and mike gellatly 951 00:44:54,263 --> 00:44:57,632 These two squads actually share a shop together in florida, 952 00:44:57,634 --> 00:45:00,568 So they're very familiar with each other, kenny. 953 00:45:00,636 --> 00:45:04,305 And now, they're gonna destroy each other. I love it. 954 00:45:04,307 --> 00:45:06,808 You know, witch doctor obviously has the pedigree 955 00:45:06,810 --> 00:45:10,812 And they had no problems earlier with the rookie juggernaut, glitch. 956 00:45:10,814 --> 00:45:13,648 But no one has been as hot as hypershock 957 00:45:13,750 --> 00:45:15,216 Throughout this tournament. 958 00:45:15,218 --> 00:45:17,719 In the first round they had skorpios out of the arena 959 00:45:17,721 --> 00:45:19,220 In ten seconds flat. 960 00:45:19,222 --> 00:45:21,289 Will bales has been a man on a mission. 961 00:45:21,291 --> 00:45:24,125 This is a kind of fight you pay good money to see. 962 00:45:25,128 --> 00:45:26,928 [chris] and now, one of these bots 963 00:45:26,930 --> 00:45:31,232 Is just two wins away from hoisting the golden bolt. 964 00:45:31,234 --> 00:45:33,935 Let's find out who's punching their ticket to the final. 965 00:45:33,937 --> 00:45:34,969 Faruq! 966 00:45:35,538 --> 00:45:37,305 [crowd cheering] 967 00:45:38,308 --> 00:45:40,341 [faruq] in the red square, 968 00:45:40,443 --> 00:45:42,910 She'll make you feel bad as hell 969 00:45:42,912 --> 00:45:44,412 Like lizzo in reverse. 970 00:45:44,414 --> 00:45:46,414 She'll make your death a reality 971 00:45:46,416 --> 00:45:48,449 And you know that truth hurts. 972 00:45:48,518 --> 00:45:49,917 Blame it on her juice, 973 00:45:49,919 --> 00:45:52,153 So speedy when she throws the switch, 974 00:45:52,222 --> 00:45:53,921 Just took a dna test, 975 00:45:53,923 --> 00:45:57,258 Turns out she's 100 percent that witch. 976 00:45:57,327 --> 00:46:00,161 It's witch doctor! 977 00:46:00,230 --> 00:46:02,864 [crowd cheering] 978 00:46:06,136 --> 00:46:07,501 [chris] for witch doctor, 979 00:46:07,503 --> 00:46:11,038 A March to finals always feels like an inevitability 980 00:46:11,040 --> 00:46:14,008 This team knows what it take to get to the finish line. 981 00:46:14,010 --> 00:46:17,011 But they have yet to cross it, kenny. 982 00:46:17,013 --> 00:46:19,714 [kenny] professional sports are littered with all-time greats 983 00:46:19,716 --> 00:46:22,216 That simply couldn't break through to win a title. 984 00:46:22,218 --> 00:46:25,720 And trust me, it drives the gellatlys crazy. 985 00:46:25,722 --> 00:46:28,523 Of tonight's semi-finalists no team is as hungry 986 00:46:28,525 --> 00:46:30,825 For the golden bolt as witch doctor. 987 00:46:39,669 --> 00:46:41,969 In the blue square, 988 00:46:42,005 --> 00:46:45,206 Ever had a case of the mondays where you're feeling out of whack? 989 00:46:45,208 --> 00:46:47,708 Well, will bales will make you hate every day, 990 00:46:47,710 --> 00:46:50,511 Like a boomtown rat with a broken bat. 991 00:46:50,513 --> 00:46:52,547 The silicon chip inside his head 992 00:46:52,648 --> 00:46:54,615 Has been switched to overload 993 00:46:54,617 --> 00:46:56,517 And now you'll have that song in our head 994 00:46:56,519 --> 00:46:58,653 When he runs you off the road. 995 00:46:58,721 --> 00:47:00,822 I don't like mondays, 996 00:47:00,824 --> 00:47:04,125 But I love hypershock! 997 00:47:04,127 --> 00:47:06,427 [crowd cheering] 998 00:47:08,832 --> 00:47:10,731 [chris] I look forward to their tunnel entrance 999 00:47:10,733 --> 00:47:12,266 As much as their fight, k. 1000 00:47:12,335 --> 00:47:14,035 Will bales leading the crew out. 1001 00:47:14,037 --> 00:47:17,305 Let's see what he's got in store for the semi-final matchup. 1002 00:47:19,409 --> 00:47:22,043 [all exclaiming] 1003 00:47:24,013 --> 00:47:25,713 [chris] it is technical t-re 1004 00:47:25,715 --> 00:47:28,249 The unofficial mascot of team hypershock. 1005 00:47:28,318 --> 00:47:32,186 I suppose you can never have too much paleo in your pit crew. 1006 00:47:32,188 --> 00:47:34,222 [kenny] never. And unlike witch doctor, 1007 00:47:34,224 --> 00:47:37,825 It looks like they're sticki with their fork configuratio for this one. 1008 00:47:37,827 --> 00:47:41,062 Worked pretty well against skorpios earlier tonight. 1009 00:47:41,130 --> 00:47:44,332 We'll see whose ground game strategy pays off in this fight. 1010 00:47:47,570 --> 00:47:50,004 Hypershock! 1011 00:47:50,006 --> 00:47:52,006 [crowd cheering] 1012 00:47:57,113 --> 00:47:59,647 Hypershock is like one of the fastest robots here. 1013 00:47:59,716 --> 00:48:01,449 Will's one of the best drivers here. 1014 00:48:01,550 --> 00:48:03,084 But we're hoping he'll make a mistake, 1015 00:48:03,086 --> 00:48:04,752 You know, he's overconfident. 1016 00:48:04,820 --> 00:48:09,323 -[chuckles] will bales? -Yeah, he's pretty much the epitome of overconfidence. 1017 00:48:09,325 --> 00:48:12,660 Hypershock's gotten some huge ko hits and so have we. 1018 00:48:12,762 --> 00:48:15,129 So, it's going to be a huge slugfest between two robots. 1019 00:48:15,131 --> 00:48:16,664 It might not be a long fight, 1020 00:48:16,766 --> 00:48:19,634 But there's guarantee there'll be some crazy air-time. 1021 00:48:19,636 --> 00:48:21,235 We have these rally long forks 1022 00:48:21,237 --> 00:48:25,039 And we spent the whole off-season complaining with them 1023 00:48:25,141 --> 00:48:27,308 About how wedge lids are killing the sport 1024 00:48:27,310 --> 00:48:29,043 And forks are killing the sport 1025 00:48:29,145 --> 00:48:31,012 And they made some little ones, I'm like, 1026 00:48:31,014 --> 00:48:32,713 "rats, I need to make some too." 1027 00:48:32,715 --> 00:48:36,617 And we threw them on and they've been working like a charm. 1028 00:48:36,619 --> 00:48:38,519 So, guess what you're getting mike? 1029 00:48:38,521 --> 00:48:39,720 It's going to be a heck of a match. 1030 00:48:39,722 --> 00:48:42,323 My goal is to set a high fast paced, 1031 00:48:42,325 --> 00:48:44,225 You know, event here. 1032 00:48:44,227 --> 00:48:47,028 And do a good, solid drifting clinic on 'em. 1033 00:48:47,730 --> 00:48:49,530 [crowd cheering] 1034 00:48:52,669 --> 00:48:54,568 [automated voice speaking] red team, ready? 1035 00:48:55,438 --> 00:48:56,470 [buzzer sounds] 1036 00:48:56,572 --> 00:48:58,005 [chris] these teams may be friends, 1037 00:48:58,007 --> 00:49:01,909 But the fun and games are ov once that light turns green 1038 00:49:01,911 --> 00:49:04,045 [automated voice speaking] blue team, ready? 1039 00:49:05,248 --> 00:49:07,214 [buzzer sounds] 1040 00:49:07,216 --> 00:49:09,817 [kenny] chris, a true frien accepts you for who you are 1041 00:49:09,819 --> 00:49:12,320 Even after you try to rip their face off. 1042 00:49:24,067 --> 00:49:26,500 [chris] stove's on fire, let it burn. 1043 00:49:26,502 --> 00:49:28,336 You gotta pee, hold it. 1044 00:49:28,338 --> 00:49:31,605 This is can't miss robot combat matchup, 1045 00:49:31,607 --> 00:49:33,607 Witch doctor and hypershock 1046 00:49:33,609 --> 00:49:37,011 Winner takes the first spot in the golden bolt final. 1047 00:49:37,013 --> 00:49:39,213 [crowd] fight, fight, fight, fight, fight. 1048 00:49:41,918 --> 00:49:44,618 [chris] let the bot battle begin. 1049 00:49:44,620 --> 00:49:47,088 Both drivers moving well on the battlebots flo 1050 00:49:47,090 --> 00:49:48,823 Always a key in the early going. 1051 00:49:48,825 --> 00:49:52,760 [kenny] two fast robots here hard to tell who's chasing whom. 1052 00:49:52,862 --> 00:49:56,364 [chris] and the first hit goes to hypershock, and a second. 1053 00:49:56,465 --> 00:49:57,965 Hypershock able to get underneath 1054 00:49:58,067 --> 00:50:00,534 Witch doctor with those front forks. 1055 00:50:00,536 --> 00:50:02,303 Oh, but here comes witch doctor! 1056 00:50:02,305 --> 00:50:04,405 Oh, in front of hypershock! 1057 00:50:04,407 --> 00:50:06,941 A driving error by will bale uh-oh! 1058 00:50:07,010 --> 00:50:09,744 Witch doctor rips a tire off of hypershock. 1059 00:50:09,812 --> 00:50:12,813 And now it's lodged in witch doctor's spinner carry 1060 00:50:12,815 --> 00:50:14,548 -[andrea laughs] -oh. [beep] 1061 00:50:14,617 --> 00:50:16,717 [chris] a one in a million shot. 1062 00:50:16,719 --> 00:50:18,519 [kenny] are you kidding me? 1063 00:50:18,521 --> 00:50:20,087 Will bales down a tire 1064 00:50:20,089 --> 00:50:23,157 And mike gellatly down a primary weapon. 1065 00:50:23,259 --> 00:50:25,726 Hypershock perfectly capable of operating 1066 00:50:25,728 --> 00:50:27,428 On three wheels though, chri 1067 00:50:27,430 --> 00:50:30,231 This may be an advantage for will bales. 1068 00:50:30,233 --> 00:50:31,632 Mike has to be careful here 1069 00:50:31,634 --> 00:50:33,934 [chris] and talk about saving a souvenir. 1070 00:50:33,936 --> 00:50:36,303 Witch doctor tried to shed that tire. 1071 00:50:36,305 --> 00:50:38,406 Hypershock is out of control now. 1072 00:50:38,408 --> 00:50:42,543 Inverted but delivers a sho to the top of witch doctor. 1073 00:50:42,645 --> 00:50:44,512 [kenny] mike gellatly doing the math on just 1074 00:50:44,514 --> 00:50:46,647 How aggressive he wants to be now. 1075 00:50:46,749 --> 00:50:48,816 That spinner on hypershock, still active 1076 00:50:48,818 --> 00:50:51,252 And still dangerous, chris. 1077 00:50:51,320 --> 00:50:54,722 [chris] and still inverted hypershock trying to self-right. 1078 00:50:54,724 --> 00:50:57,324 [kenny] great job by will bales. 1079 00:50:57,326 --> 00:50:59,727 [chris] oh, you can see smok coming out of hypershock. 1080 00:50:59,729 --> 00:51:01,962 -Will asserting so much energy. -[all exclaiming] 1081 00:51:02,031 --> 00:51:03,264 [chris] and look at that. 1082 00:51:03,266 --> 00:51:04,999 [kenny] that's gonna free the weapon, the tire 1083 00:51:05,001 --> 00:51:07,535 Was just freed from the weap of witch doctor. 1084 00:51:07,537 --> 00:51:09,403 Now, they're spinning at full speed. 1085 00:51:09,405 --> 00:51:11,639 [chris] and mike gellatly has gotta be licking his jaw 1086 00:51:11,740 --> 00:51:14,809 He's gonna go in for the kill shot on hypershock 1087 00:51:14,811 --> 00:51:15,943 [kenny] that might be a risk 1088 00:51:16,012 --> 00:51:20,014 Both weapons spinning furiously here. 1089 00:51:20,016 --> 00:51:21,949 [chris] hypershock keeping that big weapon 1090 00:51:21,951 --> 00:51:23,451 Pointed at witch doctor saying, 1091 00:51:23,519 --> 00:51:26,554 "come on! Come at me, bro!" 1092 00:51:26,655 --> 00:51:28,689 [kenny] mike trying to thro hypershock off balance 1093 00:51:28,691 --> 00:51:30,324 And create an opening. 1094 00:51:30,326 --> 00:51:33,227 How long can will bales keep this up on three wheels 1095 00:51:34,964 --> 00:51:36,864 [all exclaiming] 1096 00:51:36,966 --> 00:51:39,066 [chris] what a shot by hypershock! 1097 00:51:39,836 --> 00:51:41,802 But witch doctor still movin 1098 00:51:41,804 --> 00:51:45,306 The weapon still operating at full speed as well. 1099 00:51:45,308 --> 00:51:49,610 An unreal first two minutes this golden bolt semi-final 1100 00:51:49,612 --> 00:51:51,445 [kenny] the stand-off continues. 1101 00:51:51,514 --> 00:51:54,615 Hypershock still commanding the center of the box. 1102 00:51:54,617 --> 00:51:56,951 [chris] oh, nice little kick shot. 1103 00:51:57,019 --> 00:51:58,452 -[kenny] uh-oh. -[chris] oh, no. 1104 00:51:58,554 --> 00:52:00,955 And hypershock back inverted 1105 00:52:00,957 --> 00:52:02,189 [all exclaiming] 1106 00:52:02,191 --> 00:52:04,024 [kenny] is that the kill shot from-- 1107 00:52:04,026 --> 00:52:07,027 -[all exclaiming] -[chris] oh, trying to get I on the upper deck. 1108 00:52:07,029 --> 00:52:09,997 Mike gellatly trying to fini the job against hypershock. 1109 00:52:09,999 --> 00:52:12,933 [all exclaiming] 1110 00:52:12,935 --> 00:52:15,736 [chris] will bales wondering "can I still move?" 1111 00:52:16,205 --> 00:52:18,205 He cannot. 1112 00:52:18,207 --> 00:52:21,609 -[referee] ten, nine. -[chris] he's been counted down. 1113 00:52:21,611 --> 00:52:25,546 -Hypershock will be done in by their good friends. -[referee] seven, six, five, 1114 00:52:25,648 --> 00:52:27,948 -Four, three. -[chris] and shop mates. 1115 00:52:27,950 --> 00:52:31,719 -As witch doctor is on to the golden bolt final. -[referee] one, knockout. 1116 00:52:31,721 --> 00:52:33,053 [buzzer sounds] 1117 00:52:33,055 --> 00:52:34,155 [chris] wow! 1118 00:52:35,091 --> 00:52:37,358 [all exclaiming] 1119 00:52:37,426 --> 00:52:39,593 [crowd cheering] 1120 00:52:45,535 --> 00:52:47,401 [chris] kenny, the phrase, back and forth 1121 00:52:47,403 --> 00:52:51,172 Just wouldn't do this unbelievable match justice. 1122 00:52:51,174 --> 00:52:52,806 [kenny] unreal action here. 1123 00:52:52,808 --> 00:52:56,043 Hypershock landed a big sho to start the match. 1124 00:52:56,112 --> 00:52:58,212 And we thought we were goin to see another epic 1125 00:52:58,214 --> 00:52:59,913 Will bales onslaught. 1126 00:52:59,982 --> 00:53:03,150 [chris] but witch doctor sai "I'll do you one better, will bales." 1127 00:53:03,219 --> 00:53:05,819 And tore the back right tir off hypershock. 1128 00:53:05,821 --> 00:53:06,820 And look at this, 1129 00:53:06,822 --> 00:53:08,956 I mean, talk about a hole in one. 1130 00:53:09,058 --> 00:53:13,327 The tire gets stuck in witch doctor's spinner. 1131 00:53:13,329 --> 00:53:15,062 [kenny] that is one of the craziest moments 1132 00:53:15,164 --> 00:53:16,964 I have ever seen in this sport. 1133 00:53:17,066 --> 00:53:19,533 I mean, how? What? Huh? 1134 00:53:20,636 --> 00:53:22,469 [chris] eventually, hypershock actually 1135 00:53:22,538 --> 00:53:25,940 Helped witch doctor out by dislodging that tire. 1136 00:53:25,942 --> 00:53:29,510 And allowing witch doctor's weapon to return to full speed. 1137 00:53:29,512 --> 00:53:31,212 [chris] big credit to hypershock 1138 00:53:31,214 --> 00:53:33,647 Staying squared up on only three wheels. 1139 00:53:33,749 --> 00:53:35,950 Even landing this massive shot, 1140 00:53:36,018 --> 00:53:39,553 But mike gellatly managed t create the opening he needed 1141 00:53:39,622 --> 00:53:43,224 [kenny] mike started drivin circles around his hobbled opponent. 1142 00:53:43,226 --> 00:53:45,526 And then, here the finishing shot 1143 00:53:45,528 --> 00:53:47,328 Right near the upper deck. 1144 00:53:47,330 --> 00:53:50,030 Hypershock gave an all-out effort. 1145 00:53:50,032 --> 00:53:52,132 But put 'em in the body bag. 1146 00:53:56,205 --> 00:53:58,038 Andrea! 1147 00:53:58,040 --> 00:54:00,541 What was it like watching your husband run roughshod 1148 00:54:00,610 --> 00:54:04,044 Over your good friend, will bales and hypershock? 1149 00:54:04,046 --> 00:54:07,014 I have to tell you, we did not think that match was gonna go that way. 1150 00:54:07,016 --> 00:54:09,116 Witch doctor has had so much damage. 1151 00:54:09,118 --> 00:54:10,618 We did not know how it was going to go. 1152 00:54:10,620 --> 00:54:13,053 And will bales is an incredible driver. 1153 00:54:13,122 --> 00:54:14,822 His robot's so fast. 1154 00:54:14,824 --> 00:54:18,125 I think we shocked ourselves as much as anybody else. 1155 00:54:18,127 --> 00:54:19,960 -Hyper shocked, you could say. -Hyper shocked. 1156 00:54:20,062 --> 00:54:21,695 [mike chuckles] 1157 00:54:21,697 --> 00:54:23,130 It was a crazy fight. 1158 00:54:23,132 --> 00:54:25,266 At one point, you took one of his tires off. 1159 00:54:25,334 --> 00:54:26,967 It actually got stuck. 1160 00:54:27,036 --> 00:54:29,103 It was jamming up your primary weapon. 1161 00:54:29,105 --> 00:54:31,038 How nervous were you guys at that point? 1162 00:54:31,140 --> 00:54:32,940 Well, I was trying to dislodge it with the weapon, 1163 00:54:32,942 --> 00:54:35,743 But the weapon's spins in a direction that lodges it further up, 1164 00:54:35,811 --> 00:54:37,745 So mike was trying with the self-righter. 1165 00:54:37,813 --> 00:54:39,046 We talked about going to the hammer 1166 00:54:39,148 --> 00:54:40,814 And try to see if the hammer could get it out. 1167 00:54:40,816 --> 00:54:43,417 But just hitting him, he took it out for us, I think. 1168 00:54:43,419 --> 00:54:45,152 [all chuckling] 1169 00:54:45,254 --> 00:54:46,220 Congratulations. 1170 00:54:46,222 --> 00:54:48,756 We'll see you in the final of the golden bolt. 1171 00:54:48,857 --> 00:54:50,024 Thank you. 1172 00:54:52,928 --> 00:54:54,828 [chris] hey, will. 1173 00:54:54,830 --> 00:54:58,032 How discouraging was it whe they popped your wheel off? 1174 00:54:59,535 --> 00:55:01,035 I'm fine. 1175 00:55:01,037 --> 00:55:03,804 You know, I'm happy someone finally gave us some damage 1176 00:55:03,806 --> 00:55:04,905 In this competition. 1177 00:55:04,907 --> 00:55:06,707 -We went-- -[crowd booing] 1178 00:55:07,743 --> 00:55:10,110 Hold on! Hold on! You boo. 1179 00:55:10,112 --> 00:55:13,447 We went all the way here without anyone touching 1180 00:55:13,549 --> 00:55:16,050 The side armor, the top, the bottom, 1181 00:55:16,052 --> 00:55:17,351 The back, anything. 1182 00:55:17,453 --> 00:55:20,054 They did! They deserve it! They won it! 1183 00:55:20,056 --> 00:55:22,156 [all applauding] 1184 00:55:23,959 --> 00:55:25,058 [chris] love to hear that. 1185 00:55:25,060 --> 00:55:28,062 An amazing run by you and your entire team. 1186 00:55:28,130 --> 00:55:29,963 -Congratulations, will. -Thanks, guys. 1187 00:55:29,965 --> 00:55:32,366 [all applauding] 1188 00:55:39,041 --> 00:55:41,608 [chris] so, witch doctor's moving on to the finals. 1189 00:55:41,610 --> 00:55:43,410 Familiar territory for them 1190 00:55:43,412 --> 00:55:45,546 But I think the story coming out of this fight 1191 00:55:45,614 --> 00:55:48,115 Is the recent success of team hypershock. 1192 00:55:48,851 --> 00:55:50,117 I applaud all of them. 1193 00:55:50,119 --> 00:55:52,953 I'm so happy for will bales and his team. 1194 00:55:53,055 --> 00:55:54,955 Their performance throughou this tournament 1195 00:55:54,957 --> 00:55:56,724 Is the stuff of legend. 1196 00:55:56,726 --> 00:56:00,294 I can't wait to see if they can recapture this magic next season 1197 00:56:00,296 --> 00:56:03,130 And finally make a run at the giant nut. 1198 00:56:03,132 --> 00:56:06,133 [chris] all right, coming up it's the semi-final matchup 1199 00:56:06,135 --> 00:56:08,635 Between the two most recent world champions, 1200 00:56:08,637 --> 00:56:10,637 End game and tantrum. 1201 00:56:10,706 --> 00:56:14,041 And on that note, it's gonn take a herculean effort 1202 00:56:14,143 --> 00:56:17,044 Not just in the battle box, but in the pits as well 1203 00:56:17,046 --> 00:56:19,146 For one of these bots to triumph. 1204 00:56:19,248 --> 00:56:21,348 And no team understands that more 1205 00:56:21,417 --> 00:56:23,517 Than the 2021 world champs, 1206 00:56:23,519 --> 00:56:27,421 Ginger schmidt, alex grant and team tantrum. 1207 00:56:28,457 --> 00:56:30,257 We just got out of our fight with tombstone, 1208 00:56:30,326 --> 00:56:32,126 We took some really massive hits from them. 1209 00:56:32,128 --> 00:56:33,961 We got a really fast turnaround. 1210 00:56:33,963 --> 00:56:36,063 We took massive hits, you can see here, 1211 00:56:36,065 --> 00:56:38,432 Chunks of our armor completely missing. 1212 00:56:38,434 --> 00:56:40,501 And our weapon is also not spinning. 1213 00:56:40,503 --> 00:56:41,535 So, we don't know why. 1214 00:56:41,537 --> 00:56:42,803 We're gonna take it all apart and look at it. 1215 00:56:42,805 --> 00:56:44,738 But we can't waste a single minute. 1216 00:56:56,318 --> 00:56:58,852 [chris] we continue on with the tournament of champions, 1217 00:56:58,921 --> 00:57:00,721 The chase for the golden bolt, 1218 00:57:00,723 --> 00:57:05,159 The semi-finals between the last two winners of the giant nut. 1219 00:57:05,260 --> 00:57:08,061 We got the 2021 champion, tantrum 1220 00:57:08,130 --> 00:57:11,732 Taking on the 2020 champion end game. 1221 00:57:11,734 --> 00:57:13,867 And let's start with the bo co-captained by 1222 00:57:13,969 --> 00:57:16,003 Ginger schmidt and alex gran 1223 00:57:16,005 --> 00:57:17,304 We said it earlier tonight, 1224 00:57:17,306 --> 00:57:19,940 This tournament is a war of attrition. 1225 00:57:19,942 --> 00:57:22,242 Kenny, tantrum is a bot that can take a beating 1226 00:57:22,344 --> 00:57:23,777 And keep on ticking. 1227 00:57:23,779 --> 00:57:25,345 [kenny] yeah, I mean, the first thing I think of 1228 00:57:25,447 --> 00:57:26,814 Is they are unkillable. 1229 00:57:26,816 --> 00:57:28,715 Doesn't matter what you throw at them, 1230 00:57:28,717 --> 00:57:31,318 They find a way to survive, keep going. 1231 00:57:31,320 --> 00:57:33,253 [chris] remember, back in the semi-finals 1232 00:57:33,322 --> 00:57:35,422 Of the 2020 championship tournament, 1233 00:57:35,424 --> 00:57:38,225 Tantrum was flipped by end game and counted out. 1234 00:57:38,227 --> 00:57:40,160 They've since added a self-righter, 1235 00:57:40,229 --> 00:57:42,629 So they're not gonna make anything easy 1236 00:57:42,631 --> 00:57:44,865 For the former world champs this time around. 1237 00:57:45,835 --> 00:57:47,868 Did you say that tantrum's unkillable? 1238 00:57:47,936 --> 00:57:50,404 Because I think that jack barker and nick mabey, 1239 00:57:50,406 --> 00:57:51,538 The co-captains of end game 1240 00:57:51,607 --> 00:57:53,440 Their ears kinda perked up a little bit 1241 00:57:53,509 --> 00:57:54,808 'cause they're like, "wait a second. 1242 00:57:54,877 --> 00:57:57,744 We got a great weapon that c kill just about anything." 1243 00:57:57,846 --> 00:58:00,547 -Including your dreams, kenny florian if it must. -[kenny laughs] 1244 00:58:00,649 --> 00:58:01,915 How's it gonna do against tantrum? 1245 00:58:01,917 --> 00:58:03,750 Well, what's the key here for end game? 1246 00:58:03,852 --> 00:58:05,619 Well, listen, if there's one weapon out there 1247 00:58:05,721 --> 00:58:08,021 That can do some serious damage to tantrum, 1248 00:58:08,023 --> 00:58:09,723 It's probably end game. 1249 00:58:09,725 --> 00:58:12,025 You know, if it wasn't for a vintage performance 1250 00:58:12,027 --> 00:58:14,061 From daniel freitas and minotaur, 1251 00:58:14,063 --> 00:58:16,263 We could very well be talking about end game 1252 00:58:16,298 --> 00:58:18,232 As a back-to-back champ. 1253 00:58:18,234 --> 00:58:21,335 It is still at the top of the food chain and believe m 1254 00:58:21,337 --> 00:58:24,404 They are already envisionin a championship battle 1255 00:58:24,406 --> 00:58:25,539 With witch doctor. 1256 00:58:27,042 --> 00:58:28,809 Somebody's moving on to the finals. 1257 00:58:28,811 --> 00:58:30,944 Let's find out which bot it is. 1258 00:58:30,946 --> 00:58:32,813 Faruq, take it away. 1259 00:58:32,815 --> 00:58:34,615 [crowd cheering] 1260 00:58:37,953 --> 00:58:40,220 In the red square, 1261 00:58:40,222 --> 00:58:41,688 Play this game of death 1262 00:58:41,690 --> 00:58:43,524 And you'll get popped in the chops. 1263 00:58:43,526 --> 00:58:45,559 He throws hands like bruce lee 1264 00:58:45,627 --> 00:58:47,861 And his fists of fury don't stop. 1265 00:58:47,930 --> 00:58:49,696 Jeet kune don't test him 1266 00:58:49,698 --> 00:58:51,431 Because he's earned his clout 1267 00:58:51,433 --> 00:58:53,133 And when he enters the box, 1268 00:58:53,135 --> 00:58:55,168 They'll be dragging you out. 1269 00:58:55,270 --> 00:58:57,704 It's tantrum! 1270 00:58:57,706 --> 00:58:59,706 [crowd cheering] 1271 00:59:01,410 --> 00:59:04,411 [chris] in a year we all agr featured the highest level 1272 00:59:04,413 --> 00:59:07,214 Of collective talent in the history of the sport 1273 00:59:07,216 --> 00:59:09,716 It was tantrum who climbed to the top of the mountain 1274 00:59:09,718 --> 00:59:11,818 And took home the giant nut 1275 00:59:11,820 --> 00:59:15,322 What would it mean for them to also bring home the golden bolt? 1276 00:59:15,324 --> 00:59:16,623 [kenny] oh, my goodness. 1277 00:59:16,625 --> 00:59:19,760 I mean, they would definitel go into that upper echelon 1278 00:59:19,828 --> 00:59:22,296 Of legendary robot teams. 1279 00:59:22,298 --> 00:59:25,432 Just really, wow with what they've been able to do here 1280 00:59:25,434 --> 00:59:28,435 They're going with their arm design for vertical spinners 1281 00:59:28,437 --> 00:59:31,305 They used it against cobalt in the quarterfinals 1282 00:59:31,307 --> 00:59:33,807 Of the 2021 championship tournament, 1283 00:59:33,809 --> 00:59:36,043 Worked out pretty well for them that night. 1284 00:59:36,045 --> 00:59:39,713 We'll see how it handles the mike tyson of battlebot, 1285 00:59:39,715 --> 00:59:40,814 End game. 1286 00:59:43,152 --> 00:59:45,118 [faruq] in the blue square, 1287 00:59:45,120 --> 00:59:46,954 Once upon a time in hollywood, 1288 00:59:47,055 --> 00:59:48,922 This team won the giant nut. 1289 00:59:48,924 --> 00:59:51,725 Now, these natural born killers are in sin city 1290 00:59:51,727 --> 00:59:53,226 And they're kicking butt. 1291 00:59:53,228 --> 00:59:54,962 They were death proof before 1292 00:59:55,030 --> 00:59:57,230 Winning battles from dusk till dawn, 1293 00:59:57,232 --> 00:59:58,799 Now it's the same story 1294 00:59:58,801 --> 01:00:01,435 Except they're dressed like the reservoir dogs. 1295 01:00:01,437 --> 01:00:03,704 By the way, did you know that in new zealand, 1296 01:00:03,706 --> 01:00:06,807 They call the golden bolt a royale with cheese. 1297 01:00:06,809 --> 01:00:08,108 Pretty crazy, huh? 1298 01:00:08,110 --> 01:00:11,178 Give it up for end game! 1299 01:00:11,180 --> 01:00:13,914 [crowd cheering] 1300 01:00:18,220 --> 01:00:21,121 [chris] the 2020 giant nut winner, end game, 1301 01:00:21,123 --> 01:00:22,823 A true knockout artist 1302 01:00:22,825 --> 01:00:25,726 As evidenced by their first round ko of ribbot. 1303 01:00:25,728 --> 01:00:28,328 This is unquestionably the most feared robot 1304 01:00:28,330 --> 01:00:29,730 In the sport, kenny. 1305 01:00:29,732 --> 01:00:31,465 So, how's it looking? 1306 01:00:31,500 --> 01:00:33,333 [kenny] well, they're going with their wedge lit 1307 01:00:33,335 --> 01:00:36,403 And fork combination to try and pop up tantrum. 1308 01:00:36,405 --> 01:00:38,205 When end game controls the low ground, 1309 01:00:38,207 --> 01:00:39,840 The forecast is deadly 1310 01:00:39,908 --> 01:00:41,608 With a 100 percent chance of pain. 1311 01:00:43,045 --> 01:00:45,212 [crowd cheering] 1312 01:00:54,356 --> 01:00:55,822 In our fight against tombstone, 1313 01:00:55,824 --> 01:00:58,225 We took some really serious damage to our weapon. 1314 01:00:58,227 --> 01:00:59,826 Usually, you have a bit of time 1315 01:00:59,828 --> 01:01:01,528 To fix the robot in between matches, 1316 01:01:01,530 --> 01:01:03,563 But we're flying by the seats of our pants 1317 01:01:03,665 --> 01:01:04,931 Just trying to get everything working 1318 01:01:04,933 --> 01:01:07,968 And we're really hoping we're kicking at full power 1319 01:01:07,970 --> 01:01:09,269 In the end game match. 1320 01:01:09,271 --> 01:01:11,938 End game is a beast. We're definitely scared of 'em. 1321 01:01:12,040 --> 01:01:14,341 They're a hard hitter and it's not gonna be an easy fight, 1322 01:01:14,443 --> 01:01:16,209 But we do think we have a chance. 1323 01:01:16,211 --> 01:01:18,945 We've noticed in the past, they like to circle their opponents, 1324 01:01:18,947 --> 01:01:20,313 Wait for them to make a mistake 1325 01:01:20,315 --> 01:01:22,215 And then get into the side. 1326 01:01:22,217 --> 01:01:24,618 We're gonna make sure that we don't let that happen. 1327 01:01:24,720 --> 01:01:26,453 We've got a big weapon up front. 1328 01:01:26,522 --> 01:01:28,321 They can't compete with that with theirs, 1329 01:01:28,323 --> 01:01:30,357 So they're not gonna wanna engage that, 1330 01:01:30,459 --> 01:01:32,125 But we're gonna make sure that it's always facing them. 1331 01:01:32,127 --> 01:01:35,128 Tantrum won the giant nut in 2021 and that's awesome. 1332 01:01:35,130 --> 01:01:36,630 But they didn't beat us along the way. 1333 01:01:36,632 --> 01:01:38,465 So, we wanna prove that if we had their run 1334 01:01:38,534 --> 01:01:40,233 And they had to play us along the way, 1335 01:01:40,235 --> 01:01:41,535 Then we would have an answer to them. 1336 01:01:43,405 --> 01:01:45,238 -[referee] you good? -Sorry? 1337 01:01:45,307 --> 01:01:46,239 -[referee] you good? -Yup. 1338 01:01:47,309 --> 01:01:48,809 It's ours. 1339 01:01:57,519 --> 01:02:01,321 [chris] it's a semi-final wa between battlebots royalty. 1340 01:02:01,323 --> 01:02:03,423 Tantrum and end game, 1341 01:02:03,425 --> 01:02:06,159 One of these world champs is gonna move on to the fina 1342 01:02:06,261 --> 01:02:09,129 And battle witch doctor for the golden bolt. 1343 01:02:09,131 --> 01:02:11,431 [crowd] fight, fight, fight, fight, fight. 1344 01:02:13,736 --> 01:02:16,303 [chris] let the bot battle begin. 1345 01:02:16,305 --> 01:02:18,805 Tantrum, quick out of the square. 1346 01:02:18,807 --> 01:02:21,108 End game exposes its side momentarily. 1347 01:02:21,110 --> 01:02:23,410 Dillon carey unable to take advantage. 1348 01:02:23,412 --> 01:02:25,212 Now the bots locking horns, 1349 01:02:25,214 --> 01:02:27,314 The battle for low ground begins. 1350 01:02:28,517 --> 01:02:30,250 [kenny] both teams know from experience 1351 01:02:30,285 --> 01:02:33,920 Just how important it is to be the one that strikes first, chris. 1352 01:02:33,922 --> 01:02:36,123 They are jockeying for position. 1353 01:02:36,125 --> 01:02:38,325 [chris] end game backing tantrum down. 1354 01:02:38,327 --> 01:02:40,527 Who's gonna draw first blood 1355 01:02:40,529 --> 01:02:42,629 Okay, those forks get untangled now. 1356 01:02:42,698 --> 01:02:43,964 Tantrum resets. 1357 01:02:44,967 --> 01:02:46,233 Uh-oh. 1358 01:02:46,235 --> 01:02:49,236 End game gets hung up on the floor momentarily. 1359 01:02:49,238 --> 01:02:50,704 [kenny] always a risk when you're running 1360 01:02:50,706 --> 01:02:53,306 Ground scraping attachments, chris. 1361 01:02:53,308 --> 01:02:56,309 So far both robots going head-to-head. 1362 01:02:56,311 --> 01:02:59,246 -[all exclaiming] -[chris] big shot by end gam 1363 01:02:59,314 --> 01:03:00,814 That was a huge shot. 1364 01:03:00,816 --> 01:03:04,151 The pulverizer just missed tantrum as well. 1365 01:03:04,219 --> 01:03:05,819 [kenny] I think that was little sneak peek 1366 01:03:05,821 --> 01:03:09,122 Of what end game means. Clean attack to the sides. 1367 01:03:09,124 --> 01:03:10,323 [chris] quick turnover. 1368 01:03:10,325 --> 01:03:12,225 Tantrum rights itself. 1369 01:03:12,227 --> 01:03:15,462 Trying to get up again to face end game. 1370 01:03:15,531 --> 01:03:17,964 [kenny] considering tantrum came into this fight beat up 1371 01:03:17,966 --> 01:03:19,766 It's holding up very well. 1372 01:03:19,802 --> 01:03:22,335 -[all exclaiming] -[chris] oh, nice shot there 1373 01:03:22,337 --> 01:03:24,938 [kenny] tantrum is so well armored, but end game 1374 01:03:25,007 --> 01:03:27,607 Knocking it around the battle box right now. 1375 01:03:27,676 --> 01:03:30,944 [chris] yeah, dillon carey going in for more. 1376 01:03:30,946 --> 01:03:35,849 Kenny, tantrum just cannot g that disc where it wants to on end game. 1377 01:03:35,917 --> 01:03:37,751 [kenny] now, those forks on end game, 1378 01:03:37,820 --> 01:03:40,921 Those wedgelets are winning the ground war, so far. 1379 01:03:40,923 --> 01:03:43,356 Oh, nice shot there by end game. 1380 01:03:43,425 --> 01:03:47,160 [chris] oh, but the pulveriz just landed on the 2020 champs. 1381 01:03:47,262 --> 01:03:50,063 [kenny] tantrum's starting t slow down a bit here, chris it looks like. 1382 01:03:50,065 --> 01:03:53,066 [chris] yeah, that punching disc is starting to lose some steam 1383 01:03:53,168 --> 01:03:56,970 And the big shots are starti to catch up with tantrum. 1384 01:03:57,038 --> 01:03:59,105 [kenny] they're gonna need t find a way to close the gap 1385 01:03:59,107 --> 01:04:01,508 In the damage column, chris 1386 01:04:01,510 --> 01:04:04,444 [chris] whoa, look at that gyroscopic move. 1387 01:04:04,513 --> 01:04:07,414 [kenny] looks like tantrum is going into tank mode here, chris. 1388 01:04:07,416 --> 01:04:10,851 Their primary weapon is down they have no choice 1389 01:04:10,919 --> 01:04:13,153 But to try and break end game's weapon 1390 01:04:13,188 --> 01:04:14,387 And even things up. 1391 01:04:14,456 --> 01:04:16,423 [chris] now, end game loves having its opponent 1392 01:04:16,425 --> 01:04:17,824 Right against the rails. 1393 01:04:17,826 --> 01:04:20,861 We have bits and pieces of tantrum on the box. 1394 01:04:20,929 --> 01:04:23,730 We're approaching desperatio time here for tantrum. 1395 01:04:25,100 --> 01:04:27,834 Under a minute to go, you can see the killsaw very active. 1396 01:04:27,836 --> 01:04:30,370 [kenny] yeah, both forks are gone right now, chris. 1397 01:04:30,405 --> 01:04:32,672 This could be trouble for tantrum. 1398 01:04:32,674 --> 01:04:35,842 -[all exclaiming] -[chris] end game knows it. They smell a victory. 1399 01:04:35,911 --> 01:04:37,410 Goes in for a shot. 1400 01:04:37,412 --> 01:04:39,346 Try to follow it up with another. 1401 01:04:39,447 --> 01:04:41,181 [kenny] I think one of the weapon belts just came off 1402 01:04:41,183 --> 01:04:42,549 Of tantrum as well. 1403 01:04:42,651 --> 01:04:45,685 End game scoring some serious damage here. 1404 01:04:45,687 --> 01:04:46,853 [chris] under 30 to go, 1405 01:04:46,955 --> 01:04:49,856 But end game's weapon right now is down. 1406 01:04:49,925 --> 01:04:51,958 Don't know if that's by choice or not. 1407 01:04:52,027 --> 01:04:54,127 Looks like it is 'cause it's back spinning. 1408 01:04:54,129 --> 01:04:56,263 [kenny] chris, nick and jac are throttling that 1409 01:04:56,331 --> 01:04:59,566 Weapon down as a way of countering tantrum's strateg 1410 01:04:59,635 --> 01:05:02,269 If it's not spinning, tantrum can't break it. 1411 01:05:02,304 --> 01:05:05,205 And if they can't break it, they're gonna lose this matc 1412 01:05:05,207 --> 01:05:07,207 [chris] under ten seconds remaining, 1413 01:05:07,209 --> 01:05:09,676 Which means this one's gonna go the distance. 1414 01:05:09,678 --> 01:05:12,946 Tantrum, kicking and scrappi to the bitter end. 1415 01:05:13,015 --> 01:05:14,614 -[buzzer sounds] -[chris] but that's gonna do it. 1416 01:05:17,052 --> 01:05:18,418 Lot of energy. 1417 01:05:18,987 --> 01:05:20,954 Lot of physicality. 1418 01:05:21,023 --> 01:05:23,256 And a lot of fun. 1419 01:05:23,358 --> 01:05:26,059 So, now this goes to the judges 1420 01:05:26,061 --> 01:05:28,228 For the first time tonight. 1421 01:05:28,230 --> 01:05:31,631 We will see all former battlebots participants, 1422 01:05:31,700 --> 01:05:34,801 Lisa winter, jason bardis and derek young. 1423 01:05:34,803 --> 01:05:37,270 They are scoring on an 11 points system. 1424 01:05:37,339 --> 01:05:39,406 Up to five points could be awarded for damage. 1425 01:05:39,408 --> 01:05:40,607 Three for aggression. 1426 01:05:40,609 --> 01:05:42,409 And three for control. 1427 01:05:44,413 --> 01:05:47,847 [chris] kenny, end game got the first mammoth shot in this one. 1428 01:05:47,949 --> 01:05:50,750 [kenny] yeah, they sure did they were able to get underneath tantrum. 1429 01:05:50,852 --> 01:05:52,519 And if tantrum can't get underneath you, 1430 01:05:52,521 --> 01:05:53,820 They can't control you. 1431 01:05:53,822 --> 01:05:57,123 That's where tantrum has defeated all of its opponent 1432 01:05:57,125 --> 01:05:58,692 Is with its control. 1433 01:05:58,694 --> 01:06:01,328 And they just weren't able to do that here 1434 01:06:01,330 --> 01:06:02,729 Against end game. 1435 01:06:02,731 --> 01:06:05,131 [chris] and how about the quickness of end game here. 1436 01:06:05,133 --> 01:06:07,167 Able to use its speed and agility 1437 01:06:07,268 --> 01:06:09,869 To counter the lightning fast tantrum. 1438 01:06:09,938 --> 01:06:11,104 [kenny] it's a great point, 1439 01:06:11,106 --> 01:06:13,206 End game quick enough to get around the sides 1440 01:06:13,208 --> 01:06:15,942 And attack the flanks, as well as put together 1441 01:06:15,944 --> 01:06:17,811 Those deadly combination sho 1442 01:06:17,813 --> 01:06:21,514 That kept tantrum off-balanc and scrambling. 1443 01:06:21,516 --> 01:06:23,783 [chris] hey, you said tantrum was unkillable, 1444 01:06:23,785 --> 01:06:25,819 Certainly lived up to that billing. 1445 01:06:25,821 --> 01:06:28,755 But boy, end game just too good tonight. 1446 01:06:28,824 --> 01:06:31,691 Even powering down its weapo in the final seconds 1447 01:06:31,693 --> 01:06:34,060 To avoid unnecessary damage 1448 01:06:34,062 --> 01:06:35,962 What a performance. 1449 01:06:35,964 --> 01:06:37,330 Here's the decision. 1450 01:06:38,834 --> 01:06:40,433 [crowd cheering] 1451 01:06:41,370 --> 01:06:43,970 The results from the judges are in. 1452 01:06:48,010 --> 01:06:51,745 The winner by unanimous decision is 1453 01:06:57,085 --> 01:06:59,319 End game! 1454 01:06:59,321 --> 01:07:01,354 [crowd cheering] 1455 01:07:09,531 --> 01:07:10,930 [chris] jack and nick, 1456 01:07:12,034 --> 01:07:14,067 Congratulations. 1457 01:07:14,169 --> 01:07:16,936 Nick, how did you win that brutal battle tonight? 1458 01:07:16,938 --> 01:07:18,104 My god. 1459 01:07:18,106 --> 01:07:22,042 We were not expecting such a, like, brutal fight. 1460 01:07:22,143 --> 01:07:23,943 -My heart's pounding still. -[all chuckling] 1461 01:07:25,313 --> 01:07:28,048 This is a battle of attrition, guys, as you know. 1462 01:07:28,149 --> 01:07:29,616 That was a brutal fight. 1463 01:07:29,618 --> 01:07:31,518 Can you go in there and rebuild? 1464 01:07:32,788 --> 01:07:33,787 We gonna have to. 1465 01:07:33,789 --> 01:07:35,622 There's definitely some stuff broken, like, 1466 01:07:35,690 --> 01:07:37,157 You've probably damaged us most 1467 01:07:38,026 --> 01:07:39,726 This entire year. 1468 01:07:39,728 --> 01:07:43,329 So, we'll check it out and we'll get back in the box. 1469 01:07:43,331 --> 01:07:46,066 Sounds great. We'll see you in a little bit against witch doctor. 1470 01:07:46,068 --> 01:07:47,167 Thank you. 1471 01:07:47,268 --> 01:07:49,436 [crowd cheering] 1472 01:07:52,407 --> 01:07:54,340 [chris] hi, alex and ginger. 1473 01:07:54,442 --> 01:07:55,608 -Hi. -Hello. 1474 01:07:55,610 --> 01:07:59,245 First time that you guys have lost as co-captains. 1475 01:07:59,815 --> 01:08:02,282 Alex, this is weird. 1476 01:08:02,284 --> 01:08:03,917 [alex] it's a little weird but 1477 01:08:03,919 --> 01:08:06,653 To lose to end game, like, in that sort of a bout. 1478 01:08:06,655 --> 01:08:08,822 Like, tantrum just kept kicking. 1479 01:08:08,824 --> 01:08:10,857 Self-righter worked more than once. 1480 01:08:10,892 --> 01:08:14,027 -[all laughing] -mind you. Yeah. 1481 01:08:14,029 --> 01:08:17,430 And it's great. I'm excited. It was a good bout. 1482 01:08:17,432 --> 01:08:20,533 Ginger, what was the difference in that three minutes? 1483 01:08:20,535 --> 01:08:22,702 I mean, tantrum went all the way. 1484 01:08:22,704 --> 01:08:25,038 We were agile, we were running around the box 1485 01:08:25,140 --> 01:08:27,407 And, you know, we were even able to control end game 1486 01:08:27,409 --> 01:08:28,608 A little bit towards the end 1487 01:08:28,677 --> 01:08:30,310 When their weapon was slowing down. 1488 01:08:30,312 --> 01:08:32,412 It's okay. This is another lesson to us. 1489 01:08:32,414 --> 01:08:35,248 And we're gonna be, you know, that much better next year. 1490 01:08:35,317 --> 01:08:37,517 Congratulations on a remarkable run. 1491 01:08:37,519 --> 01:08:38,885 -Thank you. -Thank you. 1492 01:08:38,887 --> 01:08:40,854 [all cheering] 1493 01:08:45,460 --> 01:08:47,694 [chris] well, kenny, before start drooling over 1494 01:08:47,696 --> 01:08:49,062 This finals matchup, 1495 01:08:49,064 --> 01:08:51,865 Let's first say our farewells to tantrum. 1496 01:08:51,966 --> 01:08:54,834 It's alex and ginger's first loss as co-captains 1497 01:08:54,836 --> 01:08:57,170 And this one certainly sting 1498 01:08:57,205 --> 01:08:59,305 But you said it before the fight, 1499 01:08:59,307 --> 01:09:01,941 You cannot kill this bot. 1500 01:09:02,010 --> 01:09:04,711 They can be beat, but they cannot be killed. 1501 01:09:04,713 --> 01:09:06,212 Tantrum is no fluke. 1502 01:09:06,214 --> 01:09:09,682 And they still have the chan to do what end game couldn't 1503 01:09:09,684 --> 01:09:12,252 Win back-to-back-giant nuts 1504 01:09:12,287 --> 01:09:13,553 [chris] all right, folks, 1505 01:09:13,555 --> 01:09:16,956 The golden bolt championshi final is all set. 1506 01:09:16,958 --> 01:09:18,691 When we return, we're gonna break down 1507 01:09:18,693 --> 01:09:20,927 This unbelievable matchup. 1508 01:09:20,929 --> 01:09:22,228 Will it be end game? 1509 01:09:22,230 --> 01:09:24,931 Who once again takes home the prestigious hardware. 1510 01:09:24,933 --> 01:09:27,367 Or will witch doctor finally break on through 1511 01:09:27,468 --> 01:09:29,068 And become a champion? 1512 01:09:29,070 --> 01:09:32,038 Who will be the first team to hoist the golden bolt? 1513 01:09:32,140 --> 01:09:34,307 We will find out next 1514 01:09:34,309 --> 01:09:37,143 On battlebots champions. 1515 01:09:45,854 --> 01:09:47,420 [crowd cheering] 1516 01:09:47,422 --> 01:09:49,455 [chris] welcome back to battlebots champions 1517 01:09:49,524 --> 01:09:51,958 Where the conclusion of the golden bolt tournamen 1518 01:09:51,960 --> 01:09:53,793 Is just minutes away. 1519 01:09:53,795 --> 01:09:56,262 This incredible new one night event 1520 01:09:56,331 --> 01:10:00,700 Has given las vegas the bes action robot combat has to offer. 1521 01:10:00,702 --> 01:10:03,403 And now, it is down to just two teams 1522 01:10:03,405 --> 01:10:05,138 And they are true legends. 1523 01:10:05,240 --> 01:10:08,107 The 2020 winner of the giant nut, 1524 01:10:08,109 --> 01:10:10,410 End game is here. 1525 01:10:10,412 --> 01:10:13,313 And they are squaring off against the runner up 1526 01:10:13,315 --> 01:10:16,516 In 2019 and 2021, 1527 01:10:16,518 --> 01:10:18,718 Let's hear it for witch doctor as well. 1528 01:10:18,787 --> 01:10:20,520 [crowd cheering] 1529 01:10:20,522 --> 01:10:22,622 [chris] now, both these squads are coming off 1530 01:10:22,624 --> 01:10:24,791 Violent brawls in the second round. 1531 01:10:24,793 --> 01:10:26,626 And this was the scene in the pits 1532 01:10:26,628 --> 01:10:28,962 As they scramble to get their bots ready 1533 01:10:29,030 --> 01:10:30,630 For the golden bolt final. 1534 01:10:31,533 --> 01:10:32,966 It's our third fight of the day. 1535 01:10:32,968 --> 01:10:35,068 It's been a really, really intense day. 1536 01:10:35,136 --> 01:10:37,370 [mike] our last two fights have just been insane 1537 01:10:37,438 --> 01:10:39,405 With, like, all hands on dec 1538 01:10:39,407 --> 01:10:42,041 Working on the robot we're out of our spares. 1539 01:10:42,043 --> 01:10:44,210 We're putting spares, spares, spares 1540 01:10:44,212 --> 01:10:46,813 And frankenstein motors back together 1541 01:10:46,815 --> 01:10:48,615 Just to be able to get to the next fight. 1542 01:10:51,052 --> 01:10:52,252 [nick] this is grueling. 1543 01:10:52,353 --> 01:10:55,321 Like, having three fights in one day is insane. 1544 01:10:56,625 --> 01:10:58,791 Normally we like to spend a lot of time making sure 1545 01:10:58,793 --> 01:11:00,026 Everything is perfect. 1546 01:11:01,062 --> 01:11:04,230 Right now, we've just put together what we have. 1547 01:11:04,332 --> 01:11:06,165 And it's gonna have to be good enough. 1548 01:11:07,636 --> 01:11:09,068 And flipside. 1549 01:11:09,738 --> 01:11:10,570 Nothing. 1550 01:11:11,006 --> 01:11:12,305 Still nothing. 1551 01:11:12,307 --> 01:11:14,807 [jack] I guess, tantrum, we took a lot of damage. 1552 01:11:14,809 --> 01:11:16,342 We kinda smacked them about 1553 01:11:16,344 --> 01:11:18,511 But everytime we hit them, we take that force back into us. 1554 01:11:18,513 --> 01:11:20,613 So, in that fight, we sheared the bolts 1555 01:11:20,682 --> 01:11:22,515 That attached the weapons, the pulley. 1556 01:11:22,517 --> 01:11:24,951 And we also had an issue with weapon electronics. 1557 01:11:24,953 --> 01:11:27,720 One of our custom features on our control board 1558 01:11:27,722 --> 01:11:28,788 Has stopped working. 1559 01:11:28,790 --> 01:11:29,888 So, we've replaced them. 1560 01:11:29,890 --> 01:11:32,425 We are about to roll into the box and hopefully, 1561 01:11:32,427 --> 01:11:34,527 Everything goes right. We have no idea. 1562 01:11:37,365 --> 01:11:40,900 [chris] okay, kenny, both teams dealing with some uncertainty 1563 01:11:40,902 --> 01:11:44,671 At the end of this grueling push towards the golden bolt 1564 01:11:44,673 --> 01:11:46,606 So, what are you expecting to see tonight? 1565 01:11:46,608 --> 01:11:48,207 Yeah, absolutely, just to get here 1566 01:11:48,209 --> 01:11:49,942 Is a huge accomplishment. 1567 01:11:49,944 --> 01:11:51,944 And taking a look at the numbers, 1568 01:11:52,046 --> 01:11:55,248 You can see just how close this matchup really is 1569 01:11:55,350 --> 01:11:56,916 Both bots are quick and agil 1570 01:11:56,918 --> 01:11:59,218 Thanks to their impressive drive trains. 1571 01:11:59,220 --> 01:12:01,954 And while end game have significantly lighter armor 1572 01:12:02,056 --> 01:12:04,624 Let's talk about where that weight is distributed. 1573 01:12:04,626 --> 01:12:08,361 Witch doctor carries most of its ar 500 steel armor up front. 1574 01:12:08,463 --> 01:12:11,030 While end game spreads its hardox steel 1575 01:12:11,032 --> 01:12:13,800 Out over the entire frame. 1576 01:12:13,802 --> 01:12:15,968 And yes, end game has the bigger weapon, 1577 01:12:15,970 --> 01:12:18,504 But if these two discs collide head on 1578 01:12:18,506 --> 01:12:22,008 The only thing that's guaranteed is chaos. 1579 01:12:22,010 --> 01:12:25,244 These are two of the heavies hitters in the history of the sport. 1580 01:12:25,313 --> 01:12:26,312 Buckle up. 1581 01:12:27,515 --> 01:12:28,548 [chris] we can't wait. 1582 01:12:28,550 --> 01:12:30,049 Can you show 'em what they're gonna win? 1583 01:12:30,085 --> 01:12:32,151 -Let's go, muscles. Come on! -Of course, I have to pick this up. 1584 01:12:32,220 --> 01:12:33,553 Show this thing off. 1585 01:12:33,654 --> 01:12:35,321 -Here we go. Huh? -Look at that. 1586 01:12:35,323 --> 01:12:38,558 -The first ever. -[crowd cheering] 1587 01:12:40,795 --> 01:12:42,395 [chris] so, let's get to it 1588 01:12:42,397 --> 01:12:44,630 Witch doctor against end game. 1589 01:12:44,632 --> 01:12:46,833 Faruq! It's all yours. 1590 01:12:47,535 --> 01:12:49,635 [crowd cheering] 1591 01:12:52,307 --> 01:12:55,208 Ladies and gentlemen, 1592 01:12:55,210 --> 01:12:56,909 Are you ready? 1593 01:12:56,911 --> 01:12:59,145 [crowd cheering] 1594 01:13:07,722 --> 01:13:13,126 It's championship robot fighting time! 1595 01:13:13,128 --> 01:13:15,528 [crowd cheering] 1596 01:13:24,839 --> 01:13:27,039 [faruq] in the red square, 1597 01:13:27,041 --> 01:13:30,610 The winds whip wildly around this wicked witch of the east. 1598 01:13:30,678 --> 01:13:32,211 There's a big storm coming 1599 01:13:32,213 --> 01:13:34,614 And that's just fine for this vicious beast. 1600 01:13:34,682 --> 01:13:36,716 Because she's stronger than a tornado 1601 01:13:36,818 --> 01:13:38,418 And quicker than a twister. 1602 01:13:38,420 --> 01:13:41,120 So, you better show heart, brains and courage 1603 01:13:41,122 --> 01:13:43,956 Or she'll drop a house on your sister. 1604 01:13:44,058 --> 01:13:47,860 Dorothy, I don't think we're in the battle box anymore. 1605 01:13:47,929 --> 01:13:51,597 Give it up for witch doctor! 1606 01:13:51,599 --> 01:13:53,633 [crowd cheering] 1607 01:13:56,237 --> 01:13:58,704 [chris] what a run witch doctor has had. 1608 01:13:58,806 --> 01:14:01,007 The brutality they've already faced tonight 1609 01:14:01,009 --> 01:14:03,109 Between glitch and hypershoc 1610 01:14:03,111 --> 01:14:05,411 And after falling just shor of the giant nut 1611 01:14:05,413 --> 01:14:06,679 Last season, kenny, 1612 01:14:06,681 --> 01:14:08,481 I think they're looking at this 1613 01:14:08,483 --> 01:14:10,416 As their championship fight 1614 01:14:11,753 --> 01:14:13,352 [kenny] yeah, I mean, the giant nut is obviously 1615 01:14:13,421 --> 01:14:15,421 The top of the mountain here at battlebots. 1616 01:14:15,423 --> 01:14:16,956 But if that's 1a, 1617 01:14:16,958 --> 01:14:19,225 This golden bolt trophy is 1 1618 01:14:19,227 --> 01:14:21,160 They ditched the front fork for this match, 1619 01:14:21,262 --> 01:14:23,229 Meaning mike wants maximum mobility 1620 01:14:23,231 --> 01:14:26,265 In order to try and get arou to the flanks of end game. 1621 01:14:32,941 --> 01:14:34,941 [faruq] in the blue square, 1622 01:14:34,943 --> 01:14:38,611 This team of dreamers made a serious off-season glowup. 1623 01:14:38,613 --> 01:14:40,613 Started dressing extra spiffy, 1624 01:14:40,681 --> 01:14:42,548 While they made robots blowup. 1625 01:14:42,617 --> 01:14:44,417 They're gonna hoist the golden bolt 1626 01:14:44,419 --> 01:14:46,052 And watch it sparkle. 1627 01:14:46,120 --> 01:14:48,120 Going from suits to royalty, 1628 01:14:48,122 --> 01:14:49,722 Like meghan markle. 1629 01:14:49,824 --> 01:14:53,226 It's end game! 1630 01:14:53,228 --> 01:14:55,461 [crowd cheering] 1631 01:14:57,499 --> 01:15:00,566 [chris] end game made fast work of ribbot 1632 01:15:00,635 --> 01:15:02,802 Before going the full three minutes 1633 01:15:02,804 --> 01:15:05,505 And winning a decision against tantrum. 1634 01:15:05,507 --> 01:15:07,707 The bot looks pretty good, kenny. 1635 01:15:07,709 --> 01:15:11,010 [kenny] yeah, but it's what we can't see right now that matters. 1636 01:15:11,012 --> 01:15:13,846 The mechanical attrition end game is facing 1637 01:15:13,915 --> 01:15:15,615 Is the x-factor here. 1638 01:15:15,617 --> 01:15:18,417 They're going with their wed lifts and forks to the front 1639 01:15:18,419 --> 01:15:20,720 As always nick and jack believe that they can 1640 01:15:20,788 --> 01:15:22,421 Win the battle for low groun 1641 01:15:22,423 --> 01:15:25,958 That legendary weapon will b able to finish the job. 1642 01:15:26,794 --> 01:15:29,161 [crowd cheering] 1643 01:15:36,337 --> 01:15:38,671 We already faced end game once before in the fight card 1644 01:15:38,673 --> 01:15:40,406 And it didn't go our way. 1645 01:15:40,408 --> 01:15:42,208 We're gonna use the same strategy again 1646 01:15:42,210 --> 01:15:44,777 And I think we've fought a lot of robots now 1647 01:15:44,779 --> 01:15:46,112 That fight the way end game does 1648 01:15:46,114 --> 01:15:48,214 And kinda sits at the center and aims at you. 1649 01:15:48,216 --> 01:15:50,650 We're actually using our single disc configuration 1650 01:15:50,652 --> 01:15:53,619 That we've been using these last few fights. 1651 01:15:53,721 --> 01:15:56,322 So, which is different than our first fight against end game, 1652 01:15:56,324 --> 01:15:58,324 So maybe that will give us an advantage. 1653 01:15:58,326 --> 01:16:00,426 We'll have to see how it goes. 1654 01:16:00,428 --> 01:16:02,061 So, the tantrum fight was actually really hard. 1655 01:16:02,063 --> 01:16:04,230 We lost a couple of speed controllers, 1656 01:16:04,232 --> 01:16:07,867 So we had to, like, swap them out with entirely new ones. 1657 01:16:07,936 --> 01:16:10,069 Ones that we actually haven't run before. 1658 01:16:10,171 --> 01:16:12,238 So, it's a little unknown, 1659 01:16:12,307 --> 01:16:14,140 We're little nervous about the fight. 1660 01:16:14,208 --> 01:16:16,409 Mike is obviously a really good driver. 1661 01:16:16,411 --> 01:16:21,314 They made it to the finals of the 2021 giant nut tournament. 1662 01:16:21,316 --> 01:16:23,382 And, you know, we did beat them in the qualifying round there. 1663 01:16:23,384 --> 01:16:25,351 I think they're really on form at the moment. 1664 01:16:25,420 --> 01:16:26,652 Coming through this tournament, 1665 01:16:26,654 --> 01:16:29,055 It's gonna be real hard to try and avoid his attacks 1666 01:16:29,123 --> 01:16:30,323 And try and get under him. 1667 01:16:30,325 --> 01:16:32,425 [crowd cheering] 1668 01:16:35,063 --> 01:16:36,228 Here we go. 1669 01:16:41,336 --> 01:16:43,069 [automated voice speaking] robots activate. 1670 01:16:43,071 --> 01:16:45,805 [crowd cheering] 1671 01:16:47,342 --> 01:16:50,009 [chris] all right. This is I 1672 01:16:50,011 --> 01:16:53,446 The greatest 18 tournament field in battlebots history 1673 01:16:53,547 --> 01:16:56,082 Is down to just two contenders. 1674 01:16:56,084 --> 01:16:59,619 Will it be the former champions, end game? 1675 01:16:59,687 --> 01:17:03,155 Or the two-time runners up, witch doctor? 1676 01:17:03,257 --> 01:17:06,425 One of these teams is gonna hoist the golden bolt troph 1677 01:17:06,427 --> 01:17:07,927 When we return. 1678 01:17:13,635 --> 01:17:16,135 [kenny] at battlebots, no season is complete 1679 01:17:16,137 --> 01:17:18,971 Without our best in show awards ceremony. 1680 01:17:19,774 --> 01:17:21,140 In 2021, 1681 01:17:21,209 --> 01:17:23,676 The rookie of the year awar was split between 1682 01:17:23,678 --> 01:17:25,344 Two breakout teams, 1683 01:17:25,446 --> 01:17:27,146 Glitch and riptide. 1684 01:17:27,215 --> 01:17:30,916 Each receiving a retired pulverizer from the battle box. 1685 01:17:30,918 --> 01:17:33,719 Most destructive as voted by the judges 1686 01:17:33,821 --> 01:17:36,422 Went to will bales and hypershock. 1687 01:17:37,625 --> 01:17:40,359 The prestigious best design award named in honor 1688 01:17:40,395 --> 01:17:43,462 Of the late robotics legend grant imahara, 1689 01:17:43,564 --> 01:17:46,565 Went to aren hill's cutting edge flipper, blip. 1690 01:17:47,235 --> 01:17:48,868 And last but not least 1691 01:17:48,870 --> 01:17:51,704 Was the founders' award given to the team 1692 01:17:51,706 --> 01:17:54,440 That best embodies the spirit of battlebots 1693 01:17:54,542 --> 01:17:57,109 Inside and outside of the arena. 1694 01:17:57,111 --> 01:18:00,513 There's no better person than that who deserves this award this year, 1695 01:18:00,515 --> 01:18:02,515 Than jamison go from sawblaze. 1696 01:18:02,984 --> 01:18:05,051 [crowd cheering] 1697 01:18:17,265 --> 01:18:19,231 [chris] welcome back to battlebots champions 1698 01:18:19,233 --> 01:18:21,967 Where we are moments away from crowning the champion 1699 01:18:21,969 --> 01:18:24,136 Of tonight's golden bolt tournament. 1700 01:18:24,906 --> 01:18:26,305 -[referee] good to go? -Good to go. 1701 01:18:26,307 --> 01:18:28,207 [chris] we started with the best of the best, 1702 01:18:28,209 --> 01:18:30,342 So it's only fitting to finish things off 1703 01:18:30,444 --> 01:18:32,411 With a clash of the titans. 1704 01:18:32,413 --> 01:18:35,448 It's the 2020 giant nut winner, end game 1705 01:18:35,516 --> 01:18:39,151 Taking on the two-time giant nut runners up, witch doctor. 1706 01:18:44,992 --> 01:18:46,892 [automated voice speaking] red team, ready? 1707 01:18:49,330 --> 01:18:51,063 -[buzzer sounds] -this time. 1708 01:18:55,236 --> 01:18:57,236 [automated voice speaking] blue team, ready? 1709 01:18:59,340 --> 01:19:01,240 [buzzer sounds] 1710 01:19:01,809 --> 01:19:02,608 Here we go. 1711 01:19:19,026 --> 01:19:21,026 [crowd cheering] 1712 01:19:26,634 --> 01:19:29,535 [crowd] fight, fight, fight, fight, fight. 1713 01:19:29,537 --> 01:19:33,139 [chris] can end game add to their championship trophy case? 1714 01:19:33,207 --> 01:19:35,508 Or is it finally witch doctor's time? 1715 01:19:40,448 --> 01:19:43,682 Let the fight for the golden bolt begin. 1716 01:19:44,685 --> 01:19:47,319 Both bots exit their squares cautiously. 1717 01:19:47,321 --> 01:19:49,822 End game in pursuit. 1718 01:19:49,824 --> 01:19:53,259 [kenny] witch doctor trying shake 'em and get around the flanks. 1719 01:19:53,327 --> 01:19:55,094 -[chris] okay. -[kenny] oh! 1720 01:19:55,096 --> 01:19:57,530 [chris] great shot from witch doctor to get it going 1721 01:19:57,532 --> 01:19:59,832 [kenny] ripped the chunk of end game's wedge off. 1722 01:19:59,834 --> 01:20:01,834 Oh, wow! 1723 01:20:01,869 --> 01:20:03,335 [chris] nice shot there. 1724 01:20:03,337 --> 01:20:06,505 [kenny] witch doctor going t work on the front of end gam 1725 01:20:06,507 --> 01:20:09,809 [chris] oh, and witch docto goes flying through the air 1726 01:20:09,877 --> 01:20:13,112 [kenny] big hit. Witch doctor inverted. 1727 01:20:13,114 --> 01:20:17,049 [chris] can witch doctor work its way back right side 1728 01:20:17,051 --> 01:20:21,120 And, oh! End game's right on top of witch doctor. 1729 01:20:21,122 --> 01:20:24,223 [kenny] what a great reversa by mike gellatly. 1730 01:20:24,225 --> 01:20:26,959 [all exclaiming] 1731 01:20:26,961 --> 01:20:29,128 [chris] there comes part of the rib cage! 1732 01:20:29,897 --> 01:20:31,463 [all exclaiming] 1733 01:20:31,532 --> 01:20:33,332 [chris] another enormous shot! 1734 01:20:33,334 --> 01:20:35,634 Witch doctor is no longer moving. 1735 01:20:35,703 --> 01:20:37,670 [all exclaiming] 1736 01:20:37,672 --> 01:20:40,539 End game is about to go for the kill. 1737 01:20:40,608 --> 01:20:42,608 [kenny] this is going to be a knockout. 1738 01:20:42,710 --> 01:20:44,977 -Eight, seven, -[chris] the countdown has started. 1739 01:20:44,979 --> 01:20:47,513 Witch doctor can only watch as another chance 1740 01:20:47,515 --> 01:20:50,549 -At the trophy slips through their fingers. -[referee] four, three, two, 1741 01:20:50,618 --> 01:20:51,951 One, knockout! 1742 01:20:52,286 --> 01:20:54,453 [all exclaiming] 1743 01:20:54,555 --> 01:20:56,822 [chris] team end game will add the first ever 1744 01:20:56,891 --> 01:20:59,792 Golden bolt to its mantle. 1745 01:21:01,095 --> 01:21:02,962 Wow! 1746 01:21:11,873 --> 01:21:14,306 Kenny, we knew his fight could be over in a hurry 1747 01:21:14,308 --> 01:21:18,010 Given the destructive natur of these two weapons. 1748 01:21:18,012 --> 01:21:20,412 [kenny] listen, when it come to robots, this skilled 1749 01:21:20,414 --> 01:21:21,747 And this powerful, 1750 01:21:21,749 --> 01:21:24,817 The margin for error is jus razor thin out there. 1751 01:21:26,120 --> 01:21:28,487 [chris] after an impressive start by witch doctor 1752 01:21:28,489 --> 01:21:30,823 It seemed like end game just decided to throw 1753 01:21:30,825 --> 01:21:34,894 Caution to the wind and push its chips all in. 1754 01:21:34,896 --> 01:21:36,562 [kenny] I think that's exactly right, chris. 1755 01:21:36,631 --> 01:21:40,799 Once it lost those wedgelets end game went into kill mode 1756 01:21:40,801 --> 01:21:43,102 Threw everything it had at witch doctor, 1757 01:21:43,104 --> 01:21:44,803 Got underneath repeatedly 1758 01:21:44,805 --> 01:21:48,507 And proved why it's the mos feared robot in the world. 1759 01:21:48,509 --> 01:21:50,776 [kenny] mike gellatly did everything he could, 1760 01:21:50,778 --> 01:21:53,112 But to the victor go the spoils. 1761 01:21:53,114 --> 01:21:57,116 End game, your inaugural golden bolt champion. 1762 01:21:57,518 --> 01:22:00,152 [crowd cheering] 1763 01:22:00,254 --> 01:22:02,988 [chris] nick and jack, congratulations. 1764 01:22:02,990 --> 01:22:05,958 You are the winners of the first ever golden bolt. 1765 01:22:05,960 --> 01:22:08,093 [all applauding] 1766 01:22:10,698 --> 01:22:13,699 Nick, what's going through your heart and your mind right now. 1767 01:22:13,701 --> 01:22:16,969 Oh, I was pretty crushed when we went out of round of 16 1768 01:22:16,971 --> 01:22:17,937 Earlier in the year. 1769 01:22:18,773 --> 01:22:20,239 But, you know, this makes up for it. 1770 01:22:20,308 --> 01:22:22,708 I think the champion of the champions, it's pretty good. 1771 01:22:24,312 --> 01:22:25,678 [chris] all right, guys. 1772 01:22:25,680 --> 01:22:28,113 The co-creator of battlebots, trey roski 1773 01:22:28,115 --> 01:22:30,516 Has a little something special for you right now. 1774 01:22:31,819 --> 01:22:33,786 Thanks, trey. 1775 01:22:33,788 --> 01:22:36,822 [chris] there it is, the first ever golden bolt. 1776 01:22:36,924 --> 01:22:40,025 Congratulations, team end game. 1777 01:22:40,027 --> 01:22:41,794 [crowd cheering] 1778 01:22:44,231 --> 01:22:47,700 Nick and jack, you now have a golden bolt to go 1779 01:22:47,702 --> 01:22:49,068 With your giant nut. 1780 01:22:49,070 --> 01:22:50,803 Lift that thing up, guys. 1781 01:22:50,805 --> 01:22:52,104 Congratulations. 1782 01:22:52,106 --> 01:22:54,139 [crowd cheering] 1783 01:23:06,320 --> 01:23:10,089 [chris] a familiar sight. End game back on top. 1784 01:23:11,325 --> 01:23:14,360 For faruq, our bot whisperer, pete, 1785 01:23:14,461 --> 01:23:18,464 My man, kenny florian and our amazing staff and crew 1786 01:23:18,565 --> 01:23:20,532 Here at battlebots, I am chris rose. 1787 01:23:20,534 --> 01:23:22,534 Thank you so much for joining us. 1788 01:23:22,536 --> 01:23:25,704 We will see you next time here on battlebots.