1 00:00:03,170 --> 00:00:04,840 [robotic voice] Robots activate! 2 00:00:05,040 --> 00:00:06,960 [intense music] 3 00:00:11,170 --> 00:00:13,400 [audience cheering, applause] 4 00:00:13,590 --> 00:00:15,360 [Chris Rose and Kenny Florian speaking indistinctly] 5 00:00:15,560 --> 00:00:17,100 Hey! 6 00:00:19,580 --> 00:00:21,190 [Chris] What is up? 7 00:00:21,390 --> 00:00:22,640 Love it! 8 00:00:22,840 --> 00:00:24,460 Hey everybody, and welcome to BattleBots! 9 00:00:24,660 --> 00:00:26,880 I am Chris Rose, joined by UFC legend 10 00:00:27,080 --> 00:00:29,500 and the best robot combat analyst around, 11 00:00:29,700 --> 00:00:31,460 the one and only, Kenny Florian! 12 00:00:31,660 --> 00:00:34,710 - [cheering] - I am so ready for tonight, Chris! 13 00:00:34,910 --> 00:00:37,740 [Kenny] The World Championship Tournament is just around the corner, 14 00:00:37,940 --> 00:00:39,430 and I can't wait to see 15 00:00:39,630 --> 00:00:41,580 who makes a run for the Giant Nut! 16 00:00:45,410 --> 00:00:47,050 For the bots fighting this evening, 17 00:00:47,250 --> 00:00:51,460 it's their last opportunity to show they belong in the tournament of 32. 18 00:00:51,660 --> 00:00:53,600 But remember, as they prep for their fourth 19 00:00:53,800 --> 00:00:56,080 and final fights of the qualifying rounds, 20 00:00:56,280 --> 00:00:59,330 it's not just about the records they finish with. 21 00:00:59,530 --> 00:01:01,790 It's about proving they are tournament-ready. 22 00:01:02,790 --> 00:01:04,150 [Kenny] Are you durable? 23 00:01:04,350 --> 00:01:06,120 Is your weapon reliable? 24 00:01:06,320 --> 00:01:08,810 Can you win a fight in multiple ways? 25 00:01:09,010 --> 00:01:11,840 And above all, can you deliver a great performance 26 00:01:12,040 --> 00:01:15,190 each and every time you step into the box? 27 00:01:15,390 --> 00:01:18,220 These are the questions the selection committee will be asking 28 00:01:18,420 --> 00:01:21,710 as they sort through the resumes of our field of 50. 29 00:01:21,910 --> 00:01:23,600 Who will be able to secure their spot? 30 00:01:23,800 --> 00:01:24,980 We're about to find out! 31 00:01:25,180 --> 00:01:27,440 - Let's take a look at tonight's fight card! - [cheering] 32 00:01:28,790 --> 00:01:30,710 [Chris] Battling for their tournament lives, 33 00:01:30,910 --> 00:01:33,810 we have 0-3 Shatter! in desperate need 34 00:01:34,010 --> 00:01:35,820 of a victory against Ominous. 35 00:01:37,000 --> 00:01:38,980 And how about the hammer of Beta, 36 00:01:39,180 --> 00:01:41,890 taking on the horizontal hitman, Bloodsport! 37 00:01:42,510 --> 00:01:44,400 Both teams are 2-1, 38 00:01:44,590 --> 00:01:47,620 you would have to think the winner will be bracket-bound. 39 00:01:48,620 --> 00:01:50,360 [Kenny] And check out our main event, 40 00:01:50,560 --> 00:01:52,840 where team Black Dragon has a shot 41 00:01:53,040 --> 00:01:54,840 to makeBattleBots history. 42 00:01:55,040 --> 00:01:57,120 The Brazilians are one fight away 43 00:01:57,320 --> 00:01:59,600 from pulling into a tie with Bite Force, 44 00:01:59,800 --> 00:02:02,980 for the longest "No KO" streak of all time! 45 00:02:03,180 --> 00:02:04,640 But as fate would have it, 46 00:02:04,840 --> 00:02:07,930 a violent and unforgiving foe stands in their way. 47 00:02:09,440 --> 00:02:11,050 [Ethan Kurtz] Let's go! 48 00:02:11,250 --> 00:02:12,810 Let's go! 49 00:02:13,010 --> 00:02:14,400 [Kenny] Team Riptide, 50 00:02:14,590 --> 00:02:16,530 - led by the fearless Ethan Kurtz... - [Ethan screaming maniacally] 51 00:02:16,730 --> 00:02:19,260 [Kenny] ...has already guaranteed a knockout. 52 00:02:19,460 --> 00:02:22,460 Oh yeah, we'll be the first to knock 'em out, for sure. It'll happen. 53 00:02:22,660 --> 00:02:25,950 [Kenny] All seven of their career wins have come before the bell. 54 00:02:26,150 --> 00:02:30,330 Can they do it again and move to a perfect 4-0 on the season? 55 00:02:30,530 --> 00:02:32,080 [Chris] But, kicking things off... 56 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:34,950 - [Faruq in background] HUGE! - [Chris] ...it's fan-favorite HUGE, 57 00:02:35,150 --> 00:02:38,740 who just one year ago, was considering retirement. 58 00:02:38,940 --> 00:02:41,570 Now, in the comeback story of the season, 59 00:02:41,770 --> 00:02:43,150 they sit at 3-0, 60 00:02:43,350 --> 00:02:45,980 and can set themselves up for a deep tournament run 61 00:02:46,180 --> 00:02:47,740 with a win tonight. 62 00:02:47,940 --> 00:02:49,770 Staring them down is a rookie robot 63 00:02:49,970 --> 00:02:53,710 straight out of a sci-fi thriller, Starchild. 64 00:02:53,910 --> 00:02:56,050 The fans have been asking for this one, 65 00:02:56,250 --> 00:02:58,370 - it's the battle of the big wheels! - [audience cheering] 66 00:02:59,480 --> 00:03:01,260 All right, no more talking, Kenny! 67 00:03:01,460 --> 00:03:03,840 I'm ready to watch some robots fight to the death. 68 00:03:04,040 --> 00:03:05,080 How about you guys? 69 00:03:05,280 --> 00:03:06,680 [cheering, applause] 70 00:03:08,890 --> 00:03:10,000 [Chris] I think they're ready! 71 00:03:11,480 --> 00:03:13,440 Faruq, take it away! 72 00:03:15,620 --> 00:03:18,190 Ladies and gentlemen, 73 00:03:18,390 --> 00:03:19,600 are you ready? 74 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:21,770 [audience cheering] 75 00:03:21,970 --> 00:03:25,550 It's robot fighting time! 76 00:03:37,410 --> 00:03:41,260 In the red square, from Hudson, New Hampshire. 77 00:03:41,460 --> 00:03:43,670 [imitating E.T.] E.T phone home! 78 00:03:43,870 --> 00:03:44,880 Nah, fool! 79 00:03:45,080 --> 00:03:47,050 E.T. Better call 911! 80 00:03:47,250 --> 00:03:50,710 Because here comes Starchild! 81 00:03:50,910 --> 00:03:52,310 [cheering, applause] 82 00:03:55,240 --> 00:03:57,740 [Chris] Starchild, led by Brandon Zalinsky, 83 00:03:57,940 --> 00:04:00,910 - one half of the Team Omega organization. - Starchild! Starchild! 84 00:04:01,110 --> 00:04:04,400 [Chris] Joined tonight by their comrades from RIPperoni! 85 00:04:04,590 --> 00:04:07,980 The thwackbot is winless in its rookie campaign. 86 00:04:08,180 --> 00:04:11,810 Still, they got a big opportunity here, Kenny Florian. 87 00:04:12,010 --> 00:04:13,430 [Kenny] Yeah, not only is this a great chance 88 00:04:13,630 --> 00:04:15,740 to differentiate this design from HUGE, 89 00:04:15,940 --> 00:04:17,910 it's a chance to show this robot 90 00:04:18,110 --> 00:04:20,600 can win in the 250-pound weight class. 91 00:04:20,800 --> 00:04:22,190 Starchild has struggled to land 92 00:04:22,390 --> 00:04:24,220 their hammer saw in previous matches, 93 00:04:24,420 --> 00:04:26,640 maybe having a big target like HUGE 94 00:04:26,840 --> 00:04:28,930 will help them right the ship tonight. 95 00:04:34,650 --> 00:04:36,360 [Faruq] In the blue square, 96 00:04:36,560 --> 00:04:38,190 from South Windsor, Connecticut, 97 00:04:38,390 --> 00:04:41,190 this bot's so thick, he sets off the Richter scale, 98 00:04:41,390 --> 00:04:44,330 so get ready for the girth-quake! 99 00:04:44,530 --> 00:04:47,120 It's HUGE! 100 00:04:47,320 --> 00:04:48,620 [cheering, applause] 101 00:04:52,510 --> 00:04:54,740 [Chris] Captain Jonathan Schultz on the left, 102 00:04:54,940 --> 00:04:57,640 leading his undefeated squad out of the tunnel, 103 00:04:57,840 --> 00:05:00,190 and despite facing a winless rookie, 104 00:05:00,390 --> 00:05:02,770 boy, this is a big-time match-up for them. 105 00:05:02,970 --> 00:05:04,500 A win here could earn them 106 00:05:04,700 --> 00:05:07,150 a top 10 tournament seed, right, Kenny? 107 00:05:07,350 --> 00:05:08,910 [Kenny] Yeah, HUGE has never made it out 108 00:05:09,110 --> 00:05:10,290 of the first round of the tournament, 109 00:05:10,490 --> 00:05:12,460 and on paper, having a top 10 seed 110 00:05:12,660 --> 00:05:14,330 means you're favored in every match 111 00:05:14,530 --> 00:05:16,050 until the quarter-finals. 112 00:05:16,250 --> 00:05:18,910 That could be the key to a deep run for HUGE, 113 00:05:19,110 --> 00:05:22,270 but Jonathan still needs to dominate here to lock one up. 114 00:05:32,790 --> 00:05:34,810 The tough thing with HUGE is that 115 00:05:35,010 --> 00:05:37,220 the geometries of these two robots 116 00:05:37,420 --> 00:05:38,770 is so ridiculous and so wacky, 117 00:05:38,970 --> 00:05:40,330 that it's really kind of hard to predict 118 00:05:40,530 --> 00:05:41,500 exactly what's gonna happen. 119 00:05:41,700 --> 00:05:43,500 He's wider than us, we know that. 120 00:05:43,700 --> 00:05:45,120 As far as how we're gonna fight them, 121 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:46,500 if we go for the center 122 00:05:46,700 --> 00:05:47,670 of their robot, for their body, 123 00:05:47,870 --> 00:05:49,220 they're gonna hit us on the way in. 124 00:05:49,420 --> 00:05:51,740 We're gonna throw on all of the armor that we can, 125 00:05:51,940 --> 00:05:54,020 take that shot on the way in, and hopefully, 126 00:05:54,220 --> 00:05:56,290 we can get the arm up and over and onto their body, 127 00:05:56,490 --> 00:05:58,360 but aside from that, we really have no idea 128 00:05:58,560 --> 00:06:00,220 what this fight's gonna look like. [laughs lightly] 129 00:06:00,420 --> 00:06:02,460 We've always been the only guy with the big wheels, right? 130 00:06:02,660 --> 00:06:05,840 This is the first time there's ever been somebody else besides us. 131 00:06:06,040 --> 00:06:08,220 So we're gonna try and do what people try and do to us. 132 00:06:08,420 --> 00:06:11,190 Destroy the wheels, try and hit as much of the body as we can, 133 00:06:11,390 --> 00:06:12,770 just disable it any way possible. 134 00:06:12,970 --> 00:06:14,500 We're 3-0, like, we're in a great spot, 135 00:06:14,700 --> 00:06:15,740 we feel like we're gonna be in the playoffs, 136 00:06:15,940 --> 00:06:17,190 we've beat some amazing teams, 137 00:06:17,390 --> 00:06:18,510 Pressure off, on that sense. 138 00:06:19,170 --> 00:06:20,120 It's not must-win. 139 00:06:20,320 --> 00:06:21,670 But there's only three or four, five robots, 140 00:06:21,870 --> 00:06:23,460 that are gonna be at 4-0 this year. 141 00:06:23,660 --> 00:06:24,810 And if we can be one of those, 142 00:06:25,010 --> 00:06:26,360 that's gonna secure us, like, a high seed, 143 00:06:26,560 --> 00:06:29,480 that's gonna secure an easier path to the Championship, basically. 144 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,530 [robotic voice] Robots activate! 145 00:06:35,730 --> 00:06:38,360 [cheering intensifies] 146 00:06:38,560 --> 00:06:39,770 [Chris] Look at this, Kenny! 147 00:06:39,970 --> 00:06:43,500 It's like the meme of the two Spider-Mans pointing at each other! 148 00:06:43,700 --> 00:06:44,880 I love it! 149 00:06:45,080 --> 00:06:46,740 [Kenny] Very similar 40-inch wheels, 150 00:06:46,940 --> 00:06:48,460 but two very different weapons 151 00:06:48,660 --> 00:06:51,460 when you talk about the blade versus the thwacker. 152 00:06:51,660 --> 00:06:54,360 Starchild is one of the only robots in the field 153 00:06:54,560 --> 00:06:56,670 capable of hitting HUGE's weak spot, though, 154 00:06:56,870 --> 00:06:58,130 right between the eyes. 155 00:07:02,030 --> 00:07:05,340 [robotic crescendo] 156 00:07:08,130 --> 00:07:10,910 [cheering] 157 00:07:11,110 --> 00:07:13,670 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 158 00:07:13,870 --> 00:07:15,930 Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 159 00:07:18,820 --> 00:07:21,200 [audience members] HUGE! HUGE! 160 00:07:23,680 --> 00:07:26,410 [buzzers sounding] 161 00:07:27,410 --> 00:07:29,670 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 162 00:07:29,870 --> 00:07:32,050 Big wheels all around! 163 00:07:32,250 --> 00:07:34,060 Starchild getting hung up! 164 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:36,050 [Chris and Kenny] Oh! 165 00:07:36,250 --> 00:07:39,360 [Chris] Starchild throws the thwacker right into the blade of HUGE! 166 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:41,880 Loses a chunk of armor in the process! 167 00:07:42,080 --> 00:07:43,910 [Kenny] Starchild already in trouble here, Chris. 168 00:07:44,110 --> 00:07:46,020 Great driving by Jonathan Schultz, 169 00:07:46,220 --> 00:07:48,220 pinning it in the corner to start. 170 00:07:48,420 --> 00:07:51,080 - [Chris] As well as dropping that 100-pound pulverizer-- - [Kenny] Oh! 171 00:07:51,280 --> 00:07:53,710 [Chris] HUGE chipping away at Starchild! 172 00:07:53,910 --> 00:07:56,080 - [Kenny] Oh, wow! - [Chris] Whoa-oh-oh! 173 00:07:56,280 --> 00:07:57,600 [Kenny] HUGE just going to work here, 174 00:07:57,800 --> 00:07:59,980 they've been dominant for every single fight! 175 00:08:00,180 --> 00:08:01,950 [Chris] Yeah, for years, we've said about HUGE, 176 00:08:02,150 --> 00:08:04,190 "Hey, why don't you pick on somebody your own size?" 177 00:08:04,390 --> 00:08:07,460 He's like, "Yeah? Well, what about today? I'm good!" 178 00:08:07,660 --> 00:08:08,980 [Kenny] What a treat for these fans, 179 00:08:09,180 --> 00:08:11,880 to get to watch this crazy match-up in person, 180 00:08:12,080 --> 00:08:14,220 two of the most unique robots you'll ever see! 181 00:08:14,420 --> 00:08:16,360 - [Chris] Oh! - [Kenny] Great shot there by HUGE! 182 00:08:16,560 --> 00:08:17,640 Yeah! 183 00:08:17,840 --> 00:08:20,400 [Chris] Yeah, HUGE just flipped Starchild right around, 184 00:08:20,590 --> 00:08:21,950 - courtesy of the wheels! - [Kenny] Oh! 185 00:08:22,150 --> 00:08:23,330 [Chris] And again! 186 00:08:23,530 --> 00:08:25,330 [Kenny] Those wheels on Starchild are starting 187 00:08:25,530 --> 00:08:26,770 to fray a little bit! 188 00:08:26,970 --> 00:08:29,710 Not sure it can take many more of these shots! 189 00:08:29,910 --> 00:08:32,740 [Chris] Uh-oh! Starchild has a wheel on the screws! 190 00:08:32,940 --> 00:08:34,050 [Chris and Kenny both yell] 191 00:08:34,250 --> 00:08:37,020 - [Kenny] Big hit! - [Chris] Oh! [laughs] 192 00:08:37,220 --> 00:08:39,260 [Chris] HUGE still threatening with its weapon! 193 00:08:39,460 --> 00:08:41,330 Bullies Starchild onto the Upper Deck! 194 00:08:41,530 --> 00:08:42,950 - [Kenny] Oh, no! - [Chris] Look at that left, 195 00:08:43,150 --> 00:08:46,360 or right, or whichever wheel that is on Starchild! 196 00:08:46,560 --> 00:08:48,460 That thing's been deflated, Kenny! 197 00:08:48,660 --> 00:08:50,640 [Kenny] Yeah, but a nice job by Brandon Zalinsky 198 00:08:50,840 --> 00:08:53,120 to right his robot there. 199 00:08:53,320 --> 00:08:56,020 - [Chris] Oh! - [Kenny] There's another nasty shot by HUGE! 200 00:08:56,220 --> 00:08:57,530 Come on, stand back up! 201 00:08:57,730 --> 00:09:01,190 [Chris] Starchild kinda caught under the screws of the Upper Deck! 202 00:09:01,390 --> 00:09:04,050 You can see one of those wheels is off-balance! 203 00:09:04,250 --> 00:09:06,840 Massive problems for Brandon Zalinsky's crew! 204 00:09:07,040 --> 00:09:07,910 [Kenny] Yeah, absolutely, 205 00:09:08,110 --> 00:09:09,840 and Jonathan Schultz has just become 206 00:09:10,040 --> 00:09:12,190 - one with his robot this year. - [Chris] Oh! 207 00:09:12,390 --> 00:09:15,980 [Kenny] Continues to devastate Starchild. 208 00:09:16,180 --> 00:09:17,770 [Chris] I don't know, Starchild's gonna have to go out 209 00:09:17,970 --> 00:09:19,150 and pump up that tire! 210 00:09:19,350 --> 00:09:22,600 - 'Cause that wheel looks shot, Kenny! - [Kenny chuckles] Oh, man! 211 00:09:22,800 --> 00:09:24,980 [Kenny] Starchild lost its weapon early in this fight, 212 00:09:25,180 --> 00:09:26,530 Chris, and my goodness! 213 00:09:26,730 --> 00:09:28,270 HUGE has taken advantage! 214 00:09:29,680 --> 00:09:30,980 - [audience] Oh! - [Chris and Kenny] Oh! 215 00:09:31,180 --> 00:09:32,430 [Kenny] There goes the wheel, Chris! 216 00:09:32,630 --> 00:09:35,360 [Chris] Oh, half of that thing has been chewed off! 217 00:09:35,560 --> 00:09:38,400 It's like they took a big ol' bite outta that thing! 218 00:09:38,590 --> 00:09:39,980 [Kenny] Oh, this is almost sad to see! 219 00:09:40,180 --> 00:09:41,670 Starchild is struggling! 220 00:09:41,870 --> 00:09:43,880 It's like an animal out in the wild! 221 00:09:44,080 --> 00:09:44,950 Look at this! 222 00:09:45,150 --> 00:09:47,150 [Chris] Let's give Starchild some credit, though! 223 00:09:47,350 --> 00:09:49,120 The fact that it's able to actually maneuver 224 00:09:49,320 --> 00:09:51,810 and stay alive, not get counted out? 225 00:09:52,010 --> 00:09:53,740 That's something special! 226 00:09:53,940 --> 00:09:54,810 - [glass breaking] - [audience] Oh! 227 00:09:55,010 --> 00:09:56,080 [Kenny] Oh, there goes the light, Chris! 228 00:09:56,280 --> 00:09:57,400 [Chris] And there goes one of the lights! 229 00:09:57,590 --> 00:10:00,570 [Chris] Wow, gosh! Do you mind cleaning that up please, Kenny? 230 00:10:00,770 --> 00:10:02,460 - [Kenny] No, thank you! Starchild-- - [Chris] Oh! 231 00:10:02,660 --> 00:10:03,570 [Kenny] Taking a beating here! 232 00:10:03,770 --> 00:10:05,460 HUGE, taking no prisoners either! 233 00:10:05,660 --> 00:10:07,430 Taking pieces of the BattleBox! 234 00:10:07,630 --> 00:10:09,330 It just won't die! 235 00:10:09,530 --> 00:10:11,530 [Chris] Unreal performance by HUGE! 236 00:10:11,730 --> 00:10:13,260 [Kenny] Oh-oh-oh! 237 00:10:13,460 --> 00:10:14,710 [Chris] One more shot! 238 00:10:14,910 --> 00:10:16,500 That's fine, that's fine... 239 00:10:16,700 --> 00:10:18,050 - [timer beeping] - [Chris] Unbelievable! 240 00:10:18,250 --> 00:10:22,050 - [Kenny] Wow! - [Chris] Somehow, Starchild is gonna make it the distance! 241 00:10:22,250 --> 00:10:24,600 [Chris] HUGE says, "You might look like me! 242 00:10:24,800 --> 00:10:26,400 You might dress like me!" 243 00:10:26,590 --> 00:10:29,290 - [buzzer sounds] - [Chris] "But I am him!" 244 00:10:29,490 --> 00:10:30,950 [Kenny laughing] 245 00:10:31,150 --> 00:10:32,360 - [Jonathan] HUGE! - [cheering and applause] 246 00:10:32,560 --> 00:10:33,600 [Kenny] My goodness! 247 00:10:33,800 --> 00:10:36,530 Call the coroner! Starchild in pieces! 248 00:10:36,730 --> 00:10:38,150 [audience cheering] 249 00:10:38,350 --> 00:10:39,770 [crew member] Come on. Three minutes. 250 00:10:39,970 --> 00:10:41,000 We did it. 251 00:10:42,030 --> 00:10:43,370 [speaking indistinctly] 252 00:10:47,100 --> 00:10:50,480 [Chris] Well, Kenny, the rise of HUGE continues! 253 00:10:51,170 --> 00:10:52,190 [Kenny] Unbelievable. 254 00:10:52,390 --> 00:10:54,880 Starchild went right at HUGE to start this fight, 255 00:10:55,080 --> 00:10:57,570 Jonathan Schultz with the quick pivot maneuver, 256 00:10:57,770 --> 00:10:59,570 drove Starchild into the corner, 257 00:10:59,770 --> 00:11:00,980 and went to work. 258 00:11:01,180 --> 00:11:02,670 [Chris] Hit after hit, 259 00:11:02,870 --> 00:11:05,500 pieces of Starchild were flying around the box. 260 00:11:05,700 --> 00:11:07,500 But credit to Brandon Zalinsky, 261 00:11:07,700 --> 00:11:09,080 he built a tough machine, 262 00:11:09,280 --> 00:11:11,080 because these are knockout shots! 263 00:11:11,280 --> 00:11:13,950 [Kenny] Seeing a bot that size getting tossed around 264 00:11:14,150 --> 00:11:16,120 never ceases to amaze me, Chris! 265 00:11:16,320 --> 00:11:17,950 This was a dismantling! 266 00:11:18,150 --> 00:11:20,080 HUGE took out Starchild's weapon, 267 00:11:20,280 --> 00:11:23,910 then shredded that tire like it was made of plywood. 268 00:11:24,110 --> 00:11:26,400 [Chris] Somehow, Starchild makes it the distance, 269 00:11:26,590 --> 00:11:28,050 HUGE going all-out 270 00:11:28,250 --> 00:11:31,020 in pursuit of a perfect record in the qualifiers. 271 00:11:31,220 --> 00:11:34,640 [audience cheering] 272 00:11:34,840 --> 00:11:37,370 The results from the judges are in! 273 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:40,400 [audience cheering] 274 00:11:40,590 --> 00:11:42,260 [audience members] HUGE! 275 00:11:42,460 --> 00:11:45,680 The winner, by unanimous decision is... 276 00:11:48,340 --> 00:11:49,500 HUGE! 277 00:11:49,700 --> 00:11:52,790 [cheering, applause] 278 00:12:00,550 --> 00:12:03,400 - [audience member] HUGE! - [audience members] Starchild! Starchild! 279 00:12:03,590 --> 00:12:05,640 [Chris] Jonathan Schultz! 280 00:12:05,840 --> 00:12:09,150 Jonathan, what a fight, it doesn't get any better than that! 281 00:12:09,350 --> 00:12:10,910 No, I mean, this is as good as it's ever been! 282 00:12:11,110 --> 00:12:12,570 [laughs nervously] 283 00:12:12,770 --> 00:12:14,910 We always find a way to give one fight away. 284 00:12:15,110 --> 00:12:17,510 We always find a way to lose a fight, every year, and, 285 00:12:18,170 --> 00:12:19,120 so far, it's working! 286 00:12:19,320 --> 00:12:20,460 Longest win streak we've ever had, 287 00:12:20,660 --> 00:12:23,190 4-0 is the best indicator that it's working. 288 00:12:23,390 --> 00:12:25,950 But we...[exhales] It's better than we ever imagined. 289 00:12:26,150 --> 00:12:28,670 So where would you rank HUGE, right now? 290 00:12:28,870 --> 00:12:31,600 I mean, it's we've never had a top 10 seed. 291 00:12:31,800 --> 00:12:33,290 So if there was a goal I could set for the playoffs, 292 00:12:33,490 --> 00:12:34,360 it's to have a top 10 seed. 293 00:12:34,560 --> 00:12:36,740 I know there's a couple 4-0 robots out there, 294 00:12:36,940 --> 00:12:38,710 you know, ever year we're in the playoffs, 295 00:12:38,910 --> 00:12:41,080 it's Whiplash, it's Uppercut, it's Bite Force. 296 00:12:41,280 --> 00:12:43,150 I'd be, I'm happy to be the high seed, for once. 297 00:12:43,350 --> 00:12:44,620 - I think it'll be good! - [cheering] 298 00:12:45,440 --> 00:12:47,220 Congratulations! Once again, 299 00:12:47,420 --> 00:12:49,500 let's hear it for team HUGE, everybody! 300 00:12:49,700 --> 00:12:50,890 - Thank you very much! - [cheering, applause] 301 00:12:51,930 --> 00:12:54,650 [audience members] HUGE! 302 00:12:59,860 --> 00:13:01,980 All right, Kenny, this was a ton of fun to watch, 303 00:13:02,180 --> 00:13:04,670 I mean, who expected to see four big wheels 304 00:13:04,870 --> 00:13:06,640 in one arena at the same time? 305 00:13:06,840 --> 00:13:08,840 [Kenny] It was great to see these two robots go at it, 306 00:13:09,040 --> 00:13:12,050 HUGE and Jonathan Schultz just continue to impress, 307 00:13:12,250 --> 00:13:14,640 they go 4-0 on the season against four 308 00:13:14,840 --> 00:13:16,640 very different types of robots, 309 00:13:16,840 --> 00:13:17,840 they are going to be a handful 310 00:13:18,040 --> 00:13:20,710 to deal with in the tournament, look out! 311 00:13:20,910 --> 00:13:23,150 [Chris] And we gotta give a whole lot of credit to Brandon Zalinsky, 312 00:13:23,350 --> 00:13:25,670 for never backing down in that fight. 313 00:13:25,870 --> 00:13:29,220 You wanna know how to get invited back, despite going 0-4? 314 00:13:29,420 --> 00:13:30,530 That's how you do it. 315 00:13:30,730 --> 00:13:31,950 Keep your head up, though, dude. 316 00:13:32,150 --> 00:13:33,270 You're still fun to watch. 317 00:13:34,680 --> 00:13:36,570 Coming up, in a shocker, 318 00:13:36,770 --> 00:13:40,750 Adam Wrigley and team Shatter! are 0-3 on the season. 319 00:13:41,370 --> 00:13:42,500 We can't believe it! 320 00:13:42,700 --> 00:13:43,880 The fans can't believe it! 321 00:13:44,080 --> 00:13:46,810 But you better believe they need a win tonight 322 00:13:47,010 --> 00:13:49,480 to have any chance of making the tournament!. 323 00:13:50,340 --> 00:13:51,840 They square off against Ominous, 324 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:53,910 when we come back, on BattleBots! 325 00:13:54,110 --> 00:13:56,000 [applause and cheering] 326 00:14:03,550 --> 00:14:05,220 [cheering and applause] 327 00:14:05,420 --> 00:14:06,980 [Chris] Welcome back toBattleBots, 328 00:14:07,180 --> 00:14:09,980 where we just saw HUGE win a three-minute beatdown 329 00:14:10,180 --> 00:14:12,710 on Starchild to move to 4-0. 330 00:14:12,910 --> 00:14:15,460 And here's what HUGE captain Jonathan Schultz 331 00:14:15,660 --> 00:14:17,880 had to say after that victory. 332 00:14:18,080 --> 00:14:19,430 [Jonathan] You know, to be 4-0 in this field? 333 00:14:19,630 --> 00:14:21,020 I'm looking at a top 10 seed, at least. 334 00:14:21,220 --> 00:14:23,500 We've never been 4-0. We've never just gotten clean through a season. 335 00:14:23,700 --> 00:14:24,840 It's never worked this well. 336 00:14:25,040 --> 00:14:26,620 It's all new. I'm on top of the world. 337 00:14:27,620 --> 00:14:29,500 Our path, I think, is clear. 338 00:14:29,700 --> 00:14:32,130 We beat some of the most unique robots that are here, so, 339 00:14:32,960 --> 00:14:34,050 just beat the normal ones. 340 00:14:34,250 --> 00:14:35,500 The bracket's full of the normal ones. 341 00:14:35,700 --> 00:14:36,860 I think this robot could really do it. 342 00:14:37,890 --> 00:14:39,500 [Chris] HUGE now just the second team 343 00:14:39,700 --> 00:14:41,910 to go undefeated in the qualifiers. 344 00:14:42,110 --> 00:14:44,220 We'll see where they land in the tournament field, 345 00:14:44,420 --> 00:14:45,400 next week! 346 00:14:45,590 --> 00:14:48,020 But right now, we move from a battle of the big wheels 347 00:14:48,220 --> 00:14:50,020 to a battle of the omni-wheels, 348 00:14:50,220 --> 00:14:54,120 as the 1-2 Ominous takes on the 0-3 Shatter! 349 00:14:54,320 --> 00:14:55,600 This should be a fun one! 350 00:14:55,800 --> 00:14:58,710 But Kenny, "fun" is not a word that Adam Wrigley would use 351 00:14:58,910 --> 00:15:01,500 to describe the season of team Shatter! 352 00:15:01,700 --> 00:15:02,640 They sit winless, 353 00:15:02,840 --> 00:15:04,880 a few weeks ago, they filed an appeal 354 00:15:05,080 --> 00:15:06,460 in their loss to Horizon, 355 00:15:06,660 --> 00:15:07,820 but they didn't get it overturned. 356 00:15:08,550 --> 00:15:09,600 Adam Wrigley's sitting here, 357 00:15:09,800 --> 00:15:10,980 scratching his head, wondering, 358 00:15:11,180 --> 00:15:12,500 "What the heck's going on, here?" 359 00:15:12,700 --> 00:15:14,050 [Kenny] They're in struggle town right now, 360 00:15:14,250 --> 00:15:15,150 no question about it. 361 00:15:15,350 --> 00:15:17,050 Um, it is extremely surprising, 362 00:15:17,250 --> 00:15:19,530 because Shatter! is another one of those teams 363 00:15:19,730 --> 00:15:21,910 that I thought would have everything together, 364 00:15:22,110 --> 00:15:23,400 would be very dialed in, 365 00:15:23,590 --> 00:15:25,880 but that loss to Horizon is glaring. 366 00:15:26,080 --> 00:15:28,600 Appeal or not, that's a fight they should have won. 367 00:15:28,800 --> 00:15:30,980 Even so, their first two losses 368 00:15:31,180 --> 00:15:32,770 were to very strong opponents. 369 00:15:32,970 --> 00:15:36,020 HUGE is undefeated and Beta is 2-1. 370 00:15:36,220 --> 00:15:38,740 If they can put in an impressive performance tonight, 371 00:15:38,940 --> 00:15:41,600 you can't slam the door on this team just yet. 372 00:15:41,800 --> 00:15:43,050 But make no mistake, 373 00:15:43,250 --> 00:15:46,220 Shatter's season hinges on this fight. 374 00:15:46,420 --> 00:15:48,980 [Chris] Squaring off against Tim Bouwens from the Netherlands, 375 00:15:49,180 --> 00:15:51,640 it's been a tough rookie season for Ominous. 376 00:15:51,840 --> 00:15:54,980 Just the one win in a Judges' decision against SHREDDIT BRO! 377 00:15:55,180 --> 00:15:56,980 And SHREDDIT BRO! actually appealed 378 00:15:57,180 --> 00:15:59,080 - because the fight was so close. - [cheering] 379 00:15:59,280 --> 00:16:00,640 [Chris] The appeal was unsuccessful, 380 00:16:00,840 --> 00:16:02,220 but if Ominous wins here, 381 00:16:02,420 --> 00:16:03,810 that would be a nice feather in their cap 382 00:16:04,010 --> 00:16:05,260 for the Dutch dudes. 383 00:16:05,460 --> 00:16:07,840 [Kenny] Yeah, you know, this is a very ambitious design, 384 00:16:08,040 --> 00:16:09,950 it's been a nightmare rookie campaign, 385 00:16:10,150 --> 00:16:13,710 and I'd love to see team Ominous perform well here, 386 00:16:13,910 --> 00:16:16,530 and prove they belong in this elite field of 50. 387 00:16:16,730 --> 00:16:18,190 [audience cheering] 388 00:16:18,390 --> 00:16:20,460 [Chris] All right! Well, both bots are ready to rock! 389 00:16:20,660 --> 00:16:22,680 Let's go down to the driver's deck! 390 00:16:24,340 --> 00:16:27,020 [intense music playing] 391 00:16:27,220 --> 00:16:28,890 [robotic voice] Red team ready? 392 00:16:31,170 --> 00:16:32,910 [Chris] There's captain Tim Bouwens 393 00:16:33,110 --> 00:16:34,190 hitting the button, 394 00:16:34,390 --> 00:16:36,770 he's probably not playoff-bound, but Kenny, 395 00:16:36,970 --> 00:16:38,740 will a win here at least guarantee we'll see 396 00:16:38,940 --> 00:16:40,670 the Dutch bot again next season? 397 00:16:40,870 --> 00:16:42,400 [Kenny] I think so! I love the movement, 398 00:16:42,590 --> 00:16:44,050 the weapon has some potential, 399 00:16:44,250 --> 00:16:46,530 a win over Shatter! would be a big step 400 00:16:46,730 --> 00:16:47,680 in the right direction. 401 00:16:49,890 --> 00:16:51,820 [robotic voice] Blue team ready? 402 00:16:55,310 --> 00:16:56,880 - [cheering intensifies] - [Chris] That is Moose, 403 00:16:57,080 --> 00:16:59,120 one of Shatter!'s engineers, hitting the button. 404 00:16:59,320 --> 00:17:02,640 This squad has handled the 0-3 start with a lot of grace, 405 00:17:02,840 --> 00:17:05,220 but that doesn't mean they're throwing in the towel. 406 00:17:05,420 --> 00:17:06,910 [Kenny] How can you, when you've got a drill sergeant 407 00:17:07,110 --> 00:17:09,190 like Adam's brother Eric on your team? 408 00:17:09,390 --> 00:17:11,810 Now, while Ominous wants to stay tight, 409 00:17:12,010 --> 00:17:13,600 Shatter!'s going to rely on those forks 410 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:15,360 to keep them at a distance, 411 00:17:15,560 --> 00:17:18,190 where their hammer can inflict maximum damage, 412 00:17:18,390 --> 00:17:21,050 and their season depends on it. 413 00:17:21,250 --> 00:17:24,480 - [intense music ends] - [cheering intensifies] 414 00:17:26,100 --> 00:17:28,860 [robotic crescendo] 415 00:17:32,030 --> 00:17:35,220 [audience chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 416 00:17:35,420 --> 00:17:36,930 Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! 417 00:17:44,240 --> 00:17:46,060 [lights buzzing] 418 00:17:47,440 --> 00:17:49,340 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin. 419 00:17:51,200 --> 00:17:53,570 A pair of floating bots with those omni wheels. 420 00:17:53,770 --> 00:17:55,400 Those are so cool, Kenny. 421 00:17:55,590 --> 00:17:56,530 [Kenny] Ah, they look awesome 422 00:17:56,730 --> 00:17:57,840 - just moving around the BattleBox. - [Chris] Oh! 423 00:17:58,040 --> 00:17:59,950 [Kenny] There's a nice shot by Shatter! 424 00:18:00,150 --> 00:18:02,770 [Chris] Shatter! doing what it has to do against Ominous. 425 00:18:02,970 --> 00:18:03,840 - [Kenny] Oh. - [Chris] Yeah! 426 00:18:04,040 --> 00:18:05,080 Getting him in the corner 427 00:18:05,280 --> 00:18:07,530 and using that weapon right on top. 428 00:18:07,730 --> 00:18:09,840 - Fight! - [Kenny] Yeah, great start by Shatter!, 429 00:18:10,040 --> 00:18:12,500 forcing Ominous into the short corner here. 430 00:18:12,700 --> 00:18:14,810 Much easier for them to land shots with their hammer 431 00:18:15,010 --> 00:18:17,430 when they have their opponent trapped. 432 00:18:17,630 --> 00:18:20,770 [Chris] Looks like Ominous ripped off one of those front forks on Shatter!. 433 00:18:20,970 --> 00:18:22,460 Shatter! really has to be careful here. 434 00:18:22,660 --> 00:18:24,220 That vertical spinner on Ominous 435 00:18:24,420 --> 00:18:26,100 can deliver some crippling shots. 436 00:18:27,410 --> 00:18:29,530 And whoa! Down! 437 00:18:29,730 --> 00:18:31,190 [Kenny] You know, power shot by ominous. 438 00:18:31,390 --> 00:18:33,670 [Chris] Shatter! shakes it off, gets right back to work. 439 00:18:33,870 --> 00:18:36,430 Being very aggressive with that hammer. 440 00:18:36,630 --> 00:18:39,500 [Kenny] Look at that little piece of Ominous stuck to the hammer! 441 00:18:39,700 --> 00:18:41,290 Puts it up for the judges to see. 442 00:18:41,490 --> 00:18:43,120 - [Chris] Now he gets rid of it. - Aim. 443 00:18:43,320 --> 00:18:44,980 [Chris] Shatter's! swinging wildly now, 444 00:18:45,180 --> 00:18:47,190 trying to free himself from that piece of armor 445 00:18:47,390 --> 00:18:48,950 that it just took off of Ominous. 446 00:18:49,150 --> 00:18:50,500 [Chris] And it does. 447 00:18:50,700 --> 00:18:53,260 Ominous not moving with much purpose so far. 448 00:18:53,460 --> 00:18:54,710 The weapon is spinning, 449 00:18:54,910 --> 00:18:58,000 but can it find a a way to deliver it to the frame of Shatter!? 450 00:18:59,750 --> 00:19:03,020 [Kenny] We've got a little stare down now here in the center of the box. 451 00:19:03,220 --> 00:19:04,910 [Chris] Well, you gotta figure at 0 and 3, 452 00:19:05,110 --> 00:19:07,500 Adam Wrigley's gotta pull out all the stops here 453 00:19:07,700 --> 00:19:10,570 and just fire that weapon at will, Kenny. 454 00:19:10,770 --> 00:19:12,910 [Kenny] There's no doubt, it's time to let it fly. 455 00:19:13,110 --> 00:19:16,510 Shatter definitely being more cautious here out in open space. 456 00:19:18,440 --> 00:19:19,840 [Chris] There's another big swing and a miss 457 00:19:20,040 --> 00:19:21,810 and he keeps hitting the floor. 458 00:19:22,010 --> 00:19:24,840 Both of these teams struggling to put their robots in position 459 00:19:25,040 --> 00:19:27,020 to land quality strikes. 460 00:19:27,220 --> 00:19:30,220 [Kenny] Yeah, I mean, these omni-wheel robots are hard to drive. 461 00:19:30,420 --> 00:19:33,810 It's also hard to predict where the opposing robot is going to be. 462 00:19:34,010 --> 00:19:36,120 [Chris] But this is exactly what Shatter! has to do, 463 00:19:36,320 --> 00:19:39,430 get Ominous and get him in the corner backed up against the rails 464 00:19:39,630 --> 00:19:42,770 and take advantage with that precise shooting of the hammer. 465 00:19:42,970 --> 00:19:45,640 [Kenny] Shatter! doing a good job of playing the bully role here, 466 00:19:45,840 --> 00:19:47,740 really trying to push Ominous around. 467 00:19:47,940 --> 00:19:50,260 That's gonna play well with the aggression category 468 00:19:50,460 --> 00:19:51,670 should this one go the distance. 469 00:19:51,870 --> 00:19:55,480 Ominous looks to really be struggling with its mobility now. 470 00:19:56,060 --> 00:19:57,600 Oh! Big shot there! 471 00:19:57,800 --> 00:19:59,400 Beautiful shot by Shatter!, 472 00:19:59,590 --> 00:20:01,220 straight to the weapon of Ominous. 473 00:20:01,420 --> 00:20:03,530 And that just looks to be slowing down. 474 00:20:03,730 --> 00:20:04,960 Have they compromised it? 475 00:20:05,720 --> 00:20:08,020 [Chris] Under 45 to go. 476 00:20:08,220 --> 00:20:10,360 Such an important fight for both these bots. 477 00:20:10,560 --> 00:20:11,840 Ominous at 1-2. 478 00:20:12,040 --> 00:20:13,810 Shatter! winless. 479 00:20:14,010 --> 00:20:16,980 - [Chris and Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] There's still life in the weapon of Ominous 480 00:20:17,180 --> 00:20:19,370 as it rips another fork right off of Shatter! 481 00:20:20,410 --> 00:20:22,150 [Kenny] Shatter! letting it fly now. 482 00:20:22,350 --> 00:20:24,810 [Chris] Yeah, Ominous just kind of spinning out of control. 483 00:20:25,010 --> 00:20:26,910 Shatter's! just thrown its hammer on the floor. 484 00:20:27,110 --> 00:20:29,430 Both bots taking kill sword shots. 485 00:20:29,630 --> 00:20:31,500 [yelling] 486 00:20:31,700 --> 00:20:33,190 [Chris] And of course it wouldn't be a Shatter! fight 487 00:20:33,390 --> 00:20:35,430 without Eric Wrigley yelling at the sky. 488 00:20:35,630 --> 00:20:37,400 [Kenny] Ominous with some nice defensive driving. 489 00:20:37,590 --> 00:20:39,260 Now Shatter! trying to close the distance. 490 00:20:39,460 --> 00:20:43,500 [Chris] Speaking of distance, this one's gonna go the full three minutes. 491 00:20:43,700 --> 00:20:46,710 Which of these bots impressed the judges most? 492 00:20:46,910 --> 00:20:50,530 - [timer buzzes] - It is time to find out. 493 00:20:50,730 --> 00:20:52,460 [referee] It's over. It's over. 494 00:20:52,660 --> 00:20:54,600 Hey, hey, hey there. 495 00:20:54,800 --> 00:20:57,950 I know. I'm just trying to get away from his weapon there. 496 00:20:58,150 --> 00:21:00,460 [Chris] As the judges get to work on there cards, 497 00:21:00,660 --> 00:21:03,400 remember, they are scoring in the categories of damage, 498 00:21:03,590 --> 00:21:05,650 aggression, and control. 499 00:21:08,550 --> 00:21:10,530 Well, Kenny, both bots came out 500 00:21:10,730 --> 00:21:11,950 floating like butterflies, 501 00:21:12,150 --> 00:21:14,360 but it was Shatter! that got the first sting. 502 00:21:14,560 --> 00:21:17,080 [Kenny] Yeah, a nasty hammer shot there that dug into Ominous. 503 00:21:17,280 --> 00:21:19,460 Some great work from Ominous in the corner though, 504 00:21:19,660 --> 00:21:20,600 knocking Shatter! back, 505 00:21:20,800 --> 00:21:22,500 scoring some good damage points. 506 00:21:22,700 --> 00:21:24,500 [Chris] Yeah, some nice back and forth in this one. 507 00:21:24,700 --> 00:21:26,290 Check out this shot from Shatter! 508 00:21:26,490 --> 00:21:29,950 Picking up Ominous parts like a highway trash collector. 509 00:21:30,150 --> 00:21:31,770 [Kenny] Yeah, I think Shatter's! gonna have the edge 510 00:21:31,970 --> 00:21:33,330 in terms of damage. 511 00:21:33,530 --> 00:21:35,810 And they were super aggressive with the hammer 512 00:21:36,010 --> 00:21:37,570 They were having some drive issues, 513 00:21:37,770 --> 00:21:40,670 but Ominous just didn't do much to capitalize. 514 00:21:40,870 --> 00:21:43,770 [Chris] Eric Wrigley said, Come at me, bro!" 515 00:21:43,970 --> 00:21:46,500 Here's Farouk coming at us with the decision 516 00:21:46,700 --> 00:21:48,620 [crowd cheering] 517 00:21:50,890 --> 00:21:53,460 The results from the judges are in. 518 00:21:53,660 --> 00:21:55,060 [crowd cheering] 519 00:21:56,790 --> 00:22:00,310 The winner by unanimous decision is... 520 00:22:07,550 --> 00:22:09,570 - ...Shatter! - Yeah. Whoo! 521 00:22:09,770 --> 00:22:10,810 [crowd cheering] 522 00:22:11,010 --> 00:22:12,930 - Oh, my God. - [laughing] 523 00:22:19,510 --> 00:22:21,020 - Good fight. - Good fight. 524 00:22:21,220 --> 00:22:23,400 [Chris] Adam Wrigley, congratulations. 525 00:22:23,590 --> 00:22:27,500 Gotta be honest, it did look like you had some drive issues out there. 526 00:22:27,700 --> 00:22:28,640 What happened? 527 00:22:28,840 --> 00:22:30,150 [chuckles] I don't know what is up. 528 00:22:30,350 --> 00:22:32,530 We drive so well in the test box. 529 00:22:32,730 --> 00:22:34,910 We put it in here and it just... 530 00:22:35,110 --> 00:22:36,260 It's hard for me to control. 531 00:22:36,460 --> 00:22:37,710 I think we still controlled the fight. 532 00:22:37,910 --> 00:22:38,840 I think we were still aggressive. 533 00:22:39,040 --> 00:22:40,880 I think we still nailed a lot of good hits. 534 00:22:41,080 --> 00:22:42,770 But I know the robot can drive better than that, 535 00:22:42,970 --> 00:22:44,980 so it's just been a disappointing season for us. 536 00:22:45,180 --> 00:22:46,600 I mean, we're really happy to get the win. 537 00:22:46,800 --> 00:22:49,050 It was a fun fight to go against another omni. 538 00:22:49,250 --> 00:22:50,430 But, uh, you know, 539 00:22:50,630 --> 00:22:52,080 it's good to end on a high note. 540 00:22:52,280 --> 00:22:53,430 [Kenny] Uh, I wanna talk about that. 541 00:22:53,630 --> 00:22:55,670 Omni versus omni, right? Omni wheels. 542 00:22:55,870 --> 00:22:58,080 Uh, what's the challenge of going against another robot 543 00:22:58,280 --> 00:22:59,430 that, that's utilizing that? 544 00:22:59,630 --> 00:23:01,330 This is really funny because this season, you know, 545 00:23:01,530 --> 00:23:03,220 we've gone against another omnidirectional robot. 546 00:23:03,420 --> 00:23:04,430 We've gone against another hammer. 547 00:23:04,630 --> 00:23:07,260 I've actually never fought against another hammer 548 00:23:07,460 --> 00:23:10,120 or another omnidirectional robot, ever. 549 00:23:10,320 --> 00:23:13,810 So I get to see what, what, what our opponents are up against. 550 00:23:14,010 --> 00:23:16,570 And, you know, it's tricky because you don't think 551 00:23:16,770 --> 00:23:18,220 the robot's gonna drive sideways. 552 00:23:18,420 --> 00:23:19,710 No one else does that. 553 00:23:19,910 --> 00:23:22,020 Um, we don't have a ton of top-armor configs 554 00:23:22,220 --> 00:23:23,500 'cause it's very rare to do that. 555 00:23:23,700 --> 00:23:25,810 So, going against hammers, going against omnis, 556 00:23:26,010 --> 00:23:28,670 you know, the, the schedule planners had some fun with our season, 557 00:23:28,870 --> 00:23:31,880 and it was interesting to, to do. 558 00:23:32,080 --> 00:23:34,330 All right, Adam. Congratulations on the W. 559 00:23:34,530 --> 00:23:35,460 Thanks. Cheers. 560 00:23:35,660 --> 00:23:37,580 [crowd cheering] 561 00:23:43,270 --> 00:23:46,530 A huge sigh of relief from Adam Wrigley and Shatter! 562 00:23:46,730 --> 00:23:48,740 They finally get into the win column tonight. 563 00:23:48,940 --> 00:23:50,360 They needed that one, for sure. 564 00:23:50,560 --> 00:23:53,150 I thought this was the best that their weapon has looked. 565 00:23:53,350 --> 00:23:56,910 Gave themselves a shot at making the tournament at 1 and 3. 566 00:23:57,110 --> 00:23:59,050 Ominous also moves to 1-3. 567 00:23:59,250 --> 00:24:02,400 But obviously, Shatter's! gonna be ahead of them in the rankings. 568 00:24:02,590 --> 00:24:04,460 The post-season puzzle pieces 569 00:24:04,660 --> 00:24:05,810 are starting to fall into place. 570 00:24:06,010 --> 00:24:08,530 [Chris] Well, if it is the end of the road for Shatter! 571 00:24:08,730 --> 00:24:12,430 credit to Adam Wrigley for keeping his head up and going out with a win. 572 00:24:12,630 --> 00:24:14,330 That's a wrap on his qualifiers. 573 00:24:14,530 --> 00:24:17,000 Now it's in the hands of the selection committee. 574 00:24:17,790 --> 00:24:19,260 When we come back, 575 00:24:19,460 --> 00:24:21,910 Triton may have the biggest weapon in the field. 576 00:24:22,110 --> 00:24:27,080 But so far they've been outdriven and overpowered. 577 00:24:27,280 --> 00:24:29,910 These rookies now sit on the post-season bubble 578 00:24:30,110 --> 00:24:33,530 and have one more shot to prove they're a tournament team. 579 00:24:33,730 --> 00:24:36,770 They face Horizon next on BattleBots. 580 00:24:36,970 --> 00:24:38,030 [crowd cheering] 581 00:24:41,370 --> 00:24:43,340 [crowd cheering] 582 00:24:45,310 --> 00:24:46,880 [Chris] Welcome back to BattleBots. 583 00:24:47,080 --> 00:24:49,400 You are looking at Riptide and Black Dragon 584 00:24:49,590 --> 00:24:51,600 getting set up for tonight's main event. 585 00:24:51,800 --> 00:24:55,020 The Brazilians have a career record of 16-8, 586 00:24:55,220 --> 00:24:57,500 but they have never been knocked out. 587 00:24:57,700 --> 00:25:01,290 And tonight, if they KO Riptide or go the distance, 588 00:25:01,490 --> 00:25:05,430 they will tie one of the most incredible records inBattleBots history. 589 00:25:05,630 --> 00:25:08,960 And Kenny's got the goods on what makes this bot unkillable. 590 00:25:09,750 --> 00:25:11,670 [Kenny] In 24 career fights, 591 00:25:11,870 --> 00:25:15,370 the Brazilian bot Black Dragon has never been knocked out. 592 00:25:17,170 --> 00:25:19,820 And now they're on the doorsteps of history. 593 00:25:20,680 --> 00:25:21,980 [Chris and Kenny] Oh! 594 00:25:22,180 --> 00:25:26,290 The legend of this bot spinner's durability began in 2020 595 00:25:26,490 --> 00:25:29,430 where it won a tournament fight despite being on fire 596 00:25:29,630 --> 00:25:31,400 for over two minutes. 597 00:25:31,590 --> 00:25:33,510 An absolute tank that can take hits. 598 00:25:34,750 --> 00:25:36,950 [Kenny] What a hit to start this fight! 599 00:25:37,150 --> 00:25:38,220 What are they doing? 600 00:25:38,420 --> 00:25:40,980 And how can I replicate that in my robot, 601 00:25:41,180 --> 00:25:43,460 so that if some batteries catch on fire, 602 00:25:43,660 --> 00:25:46,080 the rest don't, and it just keeps working. 603 00:25:46,280 --> 00:25:49,600 [Kenny] On the outside, their signature vulcanized rubber wheels 604 00:25:49,800 --> 00:25:51,910 are denser than many wheel types 605 00:25:52,110 --> 00:25:54,980 and allow them to take a beating and keep on trucking. 606 00:25:55,180 --> 00:25:57,020 Great hit on Rotator! 607 00:25:57,220 --> 00:26:00,810 And on the inside, their unique compartmentalized frame 608 00:26:01,010 --> 00:26:04,500 keeps key components like batteries away from each other. 609 00:26:04,700 --> 00:26:06,950 And loads of fire-retardant foam, 610 00:26:07,150 --> 00:26:10,330 not only reduces shock in those individual compartments, 611 00:26:10,530 --> 00:26:12,290 it prevents fire from spreading 612 00:26:12,490 --> 00:26:14,570 - from one part to another. - They don't die. 613 00:26:14,770 --> 00:26:19,190 [Kenny] All that has added up to this incredible iron-man streak 614 00:26:19,390 --> 00:26:23,170 and a chance to tie the record of the greatest robot of all time, 615 00:26:23,820 --> 00:26:25,600 Bite Force. 616 00:26:25,800 --> 00:26:28,600 Black Dragon is unstoppable. Like Bite Force, 617 00:26:28,800 --> 00:26:30,460 we almost there. 618 00:26:30,660 --> 00:26:32,060 Let's take to Brazil. 619 00:26:35,310 --> 00:26:37,290 [crowd cheering] 620 00:26:37,490 --> 00:26:38,430 [Chris] Great stuff, Kenny. 621 00:26:38,630 --> 00:26:40,810 And again, they'll be trying to set the record against 622 00:26:41,010 --> 00:26:44,620 maybe the bot with the strongest weapon in the field, Riptide. 623 00:26:45,750 --> 00:26:48,290 We'll see that marquee matchup at the end of the night. 624 00:26:48,490 --> 00:26:51,150 But right now we've got Triton and Horizon. 625 00:26:51,350 --> 00:26:53,190 Two rookie teams with 1-2 records 626 00:26:53,390 --> 00:26:55,680 trying to make one final push for the postseason. 627 00:26:57,030 --> 00:26:59,880 All right, the bots are locked and loaded inside the box. 628 00:27:00,080 --> 00:27:01,460 Let's get ready for this fight. 629 00:27:01,660 --> 00:27:03,000 [crowd cheering] 630 00:27:06,580 --> 00:27:09,500 There's Triton with its massive 80-pound weapon 631 00:27:09,700 --> 00:27:11,460 getting settled into the red square. 632 00:27:11,660 --> 00:27:14,880 Captain Bradley Hanstad's biggest issue has been mobility. 633 00:27:15,080 --> 00:27:16,330 If he can get that dialed in, 634 00:27:16,530 --> 00:27:19,750 his robot could be an incredibly destructive force. 635 00:27:21,480 --> 00:27:22,950 And there's Horizon. 636 00:27:23,150 --> 00:27:27,080 Josh Kong's dual-disc spinner looked much better in its last fight. 637 00:27:27,280 --> 00:27:30,360 The weapons were working, and it got a close win over Shatter! 638 00:27:30,560 --> 00:27:32,460 They still have an awful lot to prove though. 639 00:27:32,660 --> 00:27:34,190 So let's see if they can ride that momentum 640 00:27:34,390 --> 00:27:36,000 into their final fight of the season. 641 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:40,750 [woman] Whoo! Let's go Horizon! 642 00:27:41,580 --> 00:27:43,580 [crowd cheering] 643 00:27:50,680 --> 00:27:51,680 Horizon. 644 00:27:52,370 --> 00:27:53,400 Triton. 645 00:27:53,590 --> 00:27:56,910 Can Bradley Hanstad do enough to punch his ticket? 646 00:27:57,110 --> 00:27:58,220 Time to find out. 647 00:27:58,420 --> 00:27:59,820 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 648 00:28:01,750 --> 00:28:03,580 Let the bot battle begin. 649 00:28:04,890 --> 00:28:07,980 Weapons, all three of them are up to full speed. 650 00:28:08,180 --> 00:28:10,220 There's a little jab from Triton. 651 00:28:10,420 --> 00:28:12,430 Triton, remember, with that 80-pound weapon, 652 00:28:12,630 --> 00:28:13,910 that's what you can max out at. 653 00:28:14,110 --> 00:28:17,290 And it stops temporarily and it's now back. 654 00:28:17,490 --> 00:28:20,290 [Kenny] Both of these robots have been plagued by mobility issues 655 00:28:20,490 --> 00:28:21,770 here in their rookie seasons. 656 00:28:21,970 --> 00:28:23,840 They're on display again tonight. 657 00:28:24,040 --> 00:28:28,050 You like to see those dual discs of Horizon spinning though. 658 00:28:28,250 --> 00:28:31,150 [Chris] Like the robots, that driving surface takes a beating here 659 00:28:31,350 --> 00:28:34,030 at the heavyweight level as we get deeper into the season. 660 00:28:34,930 --> 00:28:36,120 [Kenny] Yeah, that's right. 661 00:28:36,320 --> 00:28:38,430 [Chris] Maybe we have to bust out the BattleBot Zamboni 662 00:28:38,630 --> 00:28:40,740 for a cleaning of the floor. 663 00:28:40,940 --> 00:28:44,330 [Kenny] Triton having some serious issues with its weapon to start. 664 00:28:44,530 --> 00:28:45,740 But it's back up to speed. 665 00:28:45,940 --> 00:28:47,080 - Oh. - [Chris] There's a nice shot. 666 00:28:47,280 --> 00:28:50,670 And maybe it disassembled one of those spinning discs. 667 00:28:50,870 --> 00:28:53,360 - Oh! - [Kenny] Oh, another shot to the same weapon. 668 00:28:53,560 --> 00:28:55,060 You see parts fly at Horizon. 669 00:28:56,240 --> 00:28:58,500 [Chris] Triton landing with some power now, 670 00:28:58,700 --> 00:29:00,530 but is it feeling the effects, Kenny? 671 00:29:00,730 --> 00:29:02,710 Not moving very well at the moment. 672 00:29:02,910 --> 00:29:05,400 [Kenny] Yeah, it looks like it lost that left side drive, Chris. 673 00:29:05,590 --> 00:29:07,290 Let's see if Horizon can take advantage 674 00:29:07,490 --> 00:29:10,880 with only one of its disc spinners that are still operational. 675 00:29:11,080 --> 00:29:14,570 [Chris] Both these bots made their debut here in season 7. 676 00:29:14,770 --> 00:29:16,910 One of them is gonna improve to 2-2 677 00:29:17,110 --> 00:29:20,290 and perhaps have a shot at the round of 32. 678 00:29:20,490 --> 00:29:23,290 Another impact there that sends the bots backwards. 679 00:29:23,490 --> 00:29:25,190 Triton's still kinda crab-walking. 680 00:29:25,390 --> 00:29:28,980 - And Horizon now moving very gingerly here, Kenny. - Try to engage. 681 00:29:29,180 --> 00:29:31,260 [Kenny] Yeah, it's weapon arms are still circling, 682 00:29:31,460 --> 00:29:33,220 but Horizon is frozen in place, 683 00:29:33,420 --> 00:29:36,290 which means it's in danger of getting counted out here. 684 00:29:36,490 --> 00:29:39,400 - Yes. - [Chris] Oh, nice chip shot by Triton. 685 00:29:39,590 --> 00:29:42,330 - Still absolutely no movement from Horizon. - Ten, nine, eight... 686 00:29:42,530 --> 00:29:44,670 - [Chris] And here comes the countdown. - ...seven, six... 687 00:29:44,870 --> 00:29:47,290 - [Chris] Triton is gonna improve at 2-2. - ...five, four, 688 00:29:47,490 --> 00:29:50,500 - three, two, one. - [Chris] As the sun sets on Horizon's... 689 00:29:50,700 --> 00:29:52,600 - Knockout! - ...rookie campaign. 690 00:29:52,800 --> 00:29:54,030 - [referee] Turn it down, please. - Yes, sir. 691 00:29:57,060 --> 00:29:58,290 - Yeah. - You guys are amazing. 692 00:29:58,490 --> 00:29:59,530 - Nice. - That was such a beautiful robot. 693 00:29:59,730 --> 00:30:00,600 You gonna drive? 694 00:30:00,800 --> 00:30:02,440 [crowd cheering] 695 00:30:03,550 --> 00:30:05,530 [Chris] Well, Kenny, Triton was able to land 696 00:30:05,730 --> 00:30:08,020 a couple of decent shots to Horizon. 697 00:30:08,220 --> 00:30:10,460 Not the big-time blows we were hoping for, 698 00:30:10,660 --> 00:30:13,190 but they did what they needed to do. 699 00:30:13,390 --> 00:30:16,080 [Kenny] Yeah, they took out one of those dual discs early on. 700 00:30:16,280 --> 00:30:19,360 But ended up losing a wheel and half of their drive. 701 00:30:19,560 --> 00:30:21,400 Far from a perfect fight for Triton. 702 00:30:21,590 --> 00:30:23,290 [Chris] Lucky for Bradley Hanstad, 703 00:30:23,490 --> 00:30:26,600 Horizon's drive gave out shortly afterwards. 704 00:30:26,800 --> 00:30:28,290 And it was lights out for the rookie. 705 00:30:28,490 --> 00:30:29,890 [crowd cheering] 706 00:30:33,100 --> 00:30:34,060 Whoo! 707 00:30:35,960 --> 00:30:37,050 Oh, yes. 708 00:30:37,250 --> 00:30:38,810 Glad you guys got a win in there. 709 00:30:39,010 --> 00:30:40,910 [Chris] All right, Kenny, this is the point of the program 710 00:30:41,110 --> 00:30:43,260 where not all the math is equal. 711 00:30:43,460 --> 00:30:44,810 You gotta follow me here, right? 712 00:30:45,010 --> 00:30:48,710 Triton, after the win against Horizon now sits at 2-2. 713 00:30:48,910 --> 00:30:51,910 But they beat a couple of teams that were barely moving. 714 00:30:52,110 --> 00:30:54,400 Um, and so now they've gotta sit around 715 00:30:54,590 --> 00:30:56,290 and they see a bunch of teams that are 2-2, 716 00:30:56,490 --> 00:30:57,880 and they're thinking, "Well, do we have a shot 717 00:30:58,080 --> 00:30:59,330 with the selection committee or not?" 718 00:30:59,530 --> 00:31:03,640 Right. Stats, records, they don't always tell the whole story. 719 00:31:03,840 --> 00:31:05,810 Triton's clearly improved down the stretch, 720 00:31:06,010 --> 00:31:09,360 but the weapon still isn't functioning as it was advertised. 721 00:31:09,560 --> 00:31:11,570 To me, they're still not dangerous enough 722 00:31:11,770 --> 00:31:13,670 to be considered a tournament team. 723 00:31:13,870 --> 00:31:15,790 But I like where they're headed. Maybe next year. 724 00:31:16,960 --> 00:31:18,150 [Chris] As for Horizon, 725 00:31:18,350 --> 00:31:21,400 it's safe to say the sun has set on Josh Kong's team. 726 00:31:21,590 --> 00:31:23,080 They finish 1-3. 727 00:31:23,280 --> 00:31:25,330 But I certainly hope they can take what they've learned 728 00:31:25,530 --> 00:31:28,080 and apply it to the robot in the off-season. 729 00:31:28,280 --> 00:31:30,500 All right, coming up, it's a pair of dangerous teams 730 00:31:30,700 --> 00:31:33,260 with their sights set on a high tournament seed. 731 00:31:33,460 --> 00:31:36,570 It's Bloodsport taking on Beta. 732 00:31:36,770 --> 00:31:40,810 They're going hammer against whatever Bloodsport wants to run. 733 00:31:41,010 --> 00:31:42,570 We'll find out what weapon they choose 734 00:31:42,770 --> 00:31:44,810 when we return here on BattleBots. 735 00:31:45,010 --> 00:31:46,930 [crowd cheering] 736 00:31:51,240 --> 00:31:52,720 [crowd cheering] 737 00:31:56,720 --> 00:31:58,740 [Chris] All right, we continue on here on BattleBots. 738 00:31:58,940 --> 00:32:01,570 Kenny, up next, it's a pair of 2-1 teams 739 00:32:01,770 --> 00:32:02,980 trying to improve their seeding 740 00:32:03,180 --> 00:32:06,400 if they're fortunate enough to make it into the round of 32. 741 00:32:06,590 --> 00:32:08,500 It's Bloodsport's Justin Marple 742 00:32:08,700 --> 00:32:11,080 squaring off against John Reid's Beta. 743 00:32:11,280 --> 00:32:13,600 These two probably are tournament bound, 744 00:32:13,800 --> 00:32:17,980 but a big win for either team could jettison them toward a top 10 seed. 745 00:32:18,180 --> 00:32:19,570 Let's start with Bloodsport, 746 00:32:19,770 --> 00:32:22,770 who's been one of the most violent bots over the last couple of years. 747 00:32:22,970 --> 00:32:26,120 But right now, it's still not where Justin wants it to be. 748 00:32:26,320 --> 00:32:28,080 [Kenny] Yeah. They're coming off two KO wins. 749 00:32:28,280 --> 00:32:30,670 But their last fight could have gone either way. 750 00:32:30,870 --> 00:32:32,150 And this'll be a tough matchup 751 00:32:32,350 --> 00:32:35,880 because Beta's got one of the best front wedges in the game, 752 00:32:36,080 --> 00:32:38,430 which is like kryptonite for a horizontal. 753 00:32:38,630 --> 00:32:41,460 Win or lose, I think Bloodsport needs to be destructive 754 00:32:41,660 --> 00:32:44,120 for a full three minutes to improve their seeding. 755 00:32:44,320 --> 00:32:45,950 [Chris] And as or John Reid and Beta, 756 00:32:46,150 --> 00:32:48,150 this season's been a return to form. 757 00:32:48,350 --> 00:32:49,980 But if they drop this one, 758 00:32:50,180 --> 00:32:54,190 that would mean going into the round of 32 with consecutive losses, 759 00:32:54,390 --> 00:32:56,430 which is not the kind of momentum John wants. 760 00:32:56,630 --> 00:32:59,290 [Kenny] Yeah, and John kinda threw in the towel in his last fight 761 00:32:59,490 --> 00:33:02,460 to avoid taking too much damage before the postseason. 762 00:33:02,660 --> 00:33:03,580 [John] Go, let's go. 763 00:33:04,130 --> 00:33:05,640 Hey! Hey! 764 00:33:05,840 --> 00:33:07,710 Oh, no, no fire. Oh, no fire, no fire. 765 00:33:07,910 --> 00:33:09,220 Ten, nine. 766 00:33:09,420 --> 00:33:11,400 [Kenny] Not a great look, and it could come back to hurt him, 767 00:33:11,590 --> 00:33:13,220 if he does it again. 768 00:33:13,420 --> 00:33:16,260 It's the old rest versus rust debate, 769 00:33:16,460 --> 00:33:18,260 you can make sure your parts are functional, 770 00:33:18,460 --> 00:33:20,980 but they might not be firing on all cylinders. 771 00:33:21,180 --> 00:33:23,030 Let's see if he comes out swinging tonight. 772 00:33:24,200 --> 00:33:27,020 Let's see who's improving to 3-1. Farouk. 773 00:33:27,220 --> 00:33:28,620 [crowd cheering] 774 00:33:31,930 --> 00:33:34,020 [Farouk] In the red square, 775 00:33:34,220 --> 00:33:37,260 American football might give you concussions and brain damage, 776 00:33:37,460 --> 00:33:41,020 and boxing may cause more pain than most people can manage. 777 00:33:41,220 --> 00:33:43,050 But for this bot, that's nothing. 778 00:33:43,250 --> 00:33:44,810 Spilling blood is his game. 779 00:33:45,010 --> 00:33:46,430 So dangerous in the ring, 780 00:33:46,630 --> 00:33:48,910 Kenny Florian should be his nickname. 781 00:33:49,110 --> 00:33:51,500 - It's Bloodsport! - [Chris chuckles] 782 00:33:51,700 --> 00:33:53,100 [crowd cheering] 783 00:33:56,060 --> 00:33:58,670 [Chris] Kenny, I think you owe Farouk 50 bucks for that one. 784 00:33:58,870 --> 00:34:00,360 Now, Bloodsport has more weapons 785 00:34:00,560 --> 00:34:02,460 than a 16th-century warlord. 786 00:34:02,660 --> 00:34:04,400 So, what are they going with tonight? 787 00:34:04,590 --> 00:34:06,810 [Kenny] They call this the "wheel of misfortune." 788 00:34:07,010 --> 00:34:08,190 It's their lightest blade, 789 00:34:08,390 --> 00:34:10,120 but you can see how that webbed design 790 00:34:10,320 --> 00:34:14,150 basically functions as armor against overhead attacks. 791 00:34:14,350 --> 00:34:15,880 They used a similar weapon last year 792 00:34:16,080 --> 00:34:18,670 in a win over another hammer bot, Blacksmith. 793 00:34:18,870 --> 00:34:23,260 But the bigger issue here will be dishing out damage rather than receiving. 794 00:34:23,460 --> 00:34:25,000 - [crowd cheering] - [whistling] 795 00:34:27,200 --> 00:34:29,190 [Farouk] In the blue square, 796 00:34:29,390 --> 00:34:30,530 this bot is British, 797 00:34:30,730 --> 00:34:33,120 but don't expect them to buy you a pint at the pub, 798 00:34:33,320 --> 00:34:36,530 or take you out here in Vegas and get you shots at the club. 799 00:34:36,730 --> 00:34:38,640 But if your goal was to get a little tipsy, 800 00:34:38,840 --> 00:34:40,640 your hopes aren't completely dashed 801 00:34:40,840 --> 00:34:44,950 because this bot will get you completely and absolutely hammered 802 00:34:45,150 --> 00:34:46,840 and totally smashed. 803 00:34:47,040 --> 00:34:49,770 Give it up for Beta! 804 00:34:49,970 --> 00:34:51,370 [crowd cheering] 805 00:34:54,100 --> 00:34:55,770 [Chris] John Reid there in the middle, 806 00:34:55,970 --> 00:34:58,600 amber operator Jason Marsden on the right. 807 00:34:58,800 --> 00:35:02,710 His quick trigger finger has made a huge difference for this team. 808 00:35:02,910 --> 00:35:05,530 And they're going with the skinny hammer again, Kenny. 809 00:35:05,730 --> 00:35:07,260 Yeah, and while it may look flimsy, 810 00:35:07,460 --> 00:35:09,530 it's made from AR500 steel. 811 00:35:09,730 --> 00:35:11,810 That actually makes it much more durable 812 00:35:12,010 --> 00:35:14,640 than the mallet hammer which is made out of aluminum. 813 00:35:14,840 --> 00:35:16,880 It's designed to bend and not break. 814 00:35:17,080 --> 00:35:18,910 And as we saw in the Kraken fight, 815 00:35:19,110 --> 00:35:21,840 it still packs a punch, even when crooked. 816 00:35:22,040 --> 00:35:23,440 [crowd cheering] 817 00:35:29,340 --> 00:35:31,840 We're expecting it to be a pretty long matchup. 818 00:35:32,040 --> 00:35:33,360 They are... They are a tough bot. 819 00:35:33,560 --> 00:35:34,460 They're no joke. 820 00:35:34,660 --> 00:35:36,740 Um, and we're just gonna have to dish the hits, 821 00:35:36,940 --> 00:35:38,980 and once we get that right hit in the right spot, 822 00:35:39,180 --> 00:35:40,670 I think it'll be... it'll be in our favor. 823 00:35:40,870 --> 00:35:42,360 We're gonna try and get around to the edge. 824 00:35:42,560 --> 00:35:43,710 They... They have a big wedge. 825 00:35:43,910 --> 00:35:46,080 But my back side is not very protected. 826 00:35:46,280 --> 00:35:47,290 So if we can get one hit in there, 827 00:35:47,490 --> 00:35:48,460 the whole drive's gone. 828 00:35:48,660 --> 00:35:50,950 3-1 will secure us the top seed in, in the playoffs. 829 00:35:51,150 --> 00:35:52,810 That'll give us a good first matchup, 830 00:35:53,010 --> 00:35:54,360 um, and give us a good chance to go, you know, 831 00:35:54,560 --> 00:35:56,020 for the... all the way to the Giant Nut. 832 00:35:56,220 --> 00:35:59,080 Bloodsport is not your conventional horizontal bar spinner 833 00:35:59,280 --> 00:36:01,290 like Tombstone or so. 834 00:36:01,490 --> 00:36:03,670 But then again, it's, it's still a horizontal. 835 00:36:03,870 --> 00:36:06,680 So always with horizontals, you're looking to tumble them. 836 00:36:07,790 --> 00:36:10,430 Get in there fast, unsettle their balance, 837 00:36:10,630 --> 00:36:12,150 hopefully they bounce around the arena, 838 00:36:12,350 --> 00:36:13,710 do themselves a bit of damage. 839 00:36:13,910 --> 00:36:16,080 So we view our match with Bloodsport is critical 840 00:36:16,280 --> 00:36:17,820 to our getting into the 32. 841 00:36:18,480 --> 00:36:20,810 2-2 is getting a bit shaky. 842 00:36:21,010 --> 00:36:23,550 I think... I think we really need to go for 3-1. 843 00:36:24,930 --> 00:36:26,400 [crowd cheering] 844 00:36:26,590 --> 00:36:28,260 [electronic voice] Robots, activate. 845 00:36:28,460 --> 00:36:30,170 [crowd cheering] 846 00:36:34,620 --> 00:36:37,360 [Chris] Kenny, that looks like an expensive laptop. 847 00:36:37,560 --> 00:36:40,460 [Kenny] Yeah. That's actually a telemetry system you see running there. 848 00:36:40,660 --> 00:36:43,950 They are one of the few teams that uses real-time data 849 00:36:44,150 --> 00:36:46,570 to assess key vitals inside the robot 850 00:36:46,770 --> 00:36:49,260 like core temp, RPMs, and battery level. 851 00:36:49,460 --> 00:36:53,670 That's why you see them stop and start their weapons so often during fights. 852 00:36:53,870 --> 00:36:55,640 [Chris] That's exactly how I was gonna break it down. 853 00:36:55,840 --> 00:36:57,840 [crowd cheering] 854 00:36:58,040 --> 00:37:01,120 Well, Justin Marple will need all the help he can get 855 00:37:01,320 --> 00:37:03,750 to penetrate that massive wedge of Beta. 856 00:37:04,860 --> 00:37:06,290 Can he find a way around it? 857 00:37:06,490 --> 00:37:08,880 Or will Beta continue to show the world 858 00:37:09,080 --> 00:37:11,910 why it's the most feared hammer bot on the planet? 859 00:37:12,110 --> 00:37:15,530 It's a fight with big-time tournament implications, 860 00:37:15,730 --> 00:37:17,500 and it coming your way 861 00:37:17,700 --> 00:37:19,890 next on BattleBots. 862 00:37:24,890 --> 00:37:26,840 [crowd cheering] 863 00:37:27,040 --> 00:37:28,220 [Chris] Welcome back to BattleBots 864 00:37:28,420 --> 00:37:31,150 where we've got a showdown between two heavy hitters 865 00:37:31,350 --> 00:37:33,060 who are each sitting at 2-1. 866 00:37:33,750 --> 00:37:35,600 Beta brought the hammer. 867 00:37:35,800 --> 00:37:37,840 Bloodsport brought the blade. 868 00:37:38,040 --> 00:37:40,530 Both are looking to bring the pain. 869 00:37:40,730 --> 00:37:42,130 [crowd cheering] 870 00:37:55,650 --> 00:37:56,930 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! 871 00:37:58,650 --> 00:37:59,650 [Chris] Bloodsport. 872 00:38:00,580 --> 00:38:02,150 Beta. 873 00:38:02,350 --> 00:38:05,020 Winner gets the easier tournament path. 874 00:38:05,220 --> 00:38:06,080 Let's go! 875 00:38:06,280 --> 00:38:07,460 [crowd cheering] 876 00:38:07,660 --> 00:38:09,620 [lights buzzing] 877 00:38:11,000 --> 00:38:12,750 Let the bot battle begin! 878 00:38:14,060 --> 00:38:17,050 Beta chasing Bloodsport. 879 00:38:17,250 --> 00:38:19,050 Their weapon up to full speed. 880 00:38:19,250 --> 00:38:22,150 And Bloodsport getting a full taste of that wedge, Kenny. 881 00:38:22,350 --> 00:38:25,710 [Kenny] Yeah, absolutely. That wedge is doing a great job for Beta, 882 00:38:25,910 --> 00:38:27,890 - getting under Bloodsport repeatedly. - [Chris] Whoa! 883 00:38:29,510 --> 00:38:31,740 Nice job by Beta using the BattleBox 884 00:38:31,940 --> 00:38:33,740 and throwing Bloodsport right off the rails! 885 00:38:33,940 --> 00:38:35,240 [Chris] And again off the screws. 886 00:38:36,550 --> 00:38:38,080 [Kenny] Yeah. It's definitely doing a great job 887 00:38:38,280 --> 00:38:40,150 at introducing the BattleBox to Bloodsport here. 888 00:38:40,350 --> 00:38:41,710 This is exactly what they need to do. 889 00:38:41,910 --> 00:38:43,080 They have him trapped in the corner 890 00:38:43,280 --> 00:38:44,950 but Bloodsport escapes. 891 00:38:45,150 --> 00:38:47,050 [Chris] Bloodsport checking their telemetry, 892 00:38:47,250 --> 00:38:51,050 trying to get back up to full speed, and they do. 893 00:38:51,250 --> 00:38:54,500 But, man, there's no way around that silver wedge, Kenny. 894 00:38:54,700 --> 00:38:56,260 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Oh, wow! 895 00:38:56,460 --> 00:38:58,740 Bloodsport ends up on the upper deck. 896 00:38:58,940 --> 00:39:00,460 And Beta's like, "I gotcha." 897 00:39:00,660 --> 00:39:03,770 And he fires the hammer for the first time, and a second! 898 00:39:03,970 --> 00:39:06,080 Beta dominant early. 899 00:39:06,280 --> 00:39:08,810 [Kenny] Justin Marple hasn't been able to find space to spin up. 900 00:39:09,010 --> 00:39:11,020 But look at the hammer bot tracking him down 901 00:39:11,220 --> 00:39:13,020 - like a freak safety. - [Chris] Uh-oh! 902 00:39:13,220 --> 00:39:16,400 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] John Reid taking Bloodsport into the corner! 903 00:39:16,590 --> 00:39:18,570 Just misfires with the hammer. 904 00:39:18,770 --> 00:39:21,360 [Kenny] Yeah, and ramming Bloodsport into the sides of the arena 905 00:39:21,560 --> 00:39:23,290 is exactly what Beta wants to do 906 00:39:23,490 --> 00:39:26,340 to keep Justin Marple from spinning up, just like this. 907 00:39:27,750 --> 00:39:28,640 [Chris] big picture, 908 00:39:28,840 --> 00:39:30,570 an enormous fight from both these bots 909 00:39:30,770 --> 00:39:31,910 - sitting at two in one. - [Kenny] Oh. 910 00:39:32,110 --> 00:39:34,430 [Chris] You're talking about round of 32 seating, 911 00:39:34,630 --> 00:39:36,770 and Beta just delivering shots, 912 00:39:36,970 --> 00:39:39,190 and stomping the blade of Bloodsport. 913 00:39:39,390 --> 00:39:40,190 [Kenny] Oh! 914 00:39:40,390 --> 00:39:42,220 And that was actually a good shot there 915 00:39:42,420 --> 00:39:43,330 - by Justin Marple. - [crowd exclaiming] 916 00:39:43,530 --> 00:39:45,740 They've been having more success in the mid-range, 917 00:39:45,940 --> 00:39:47,640 not when they've had a ton of space. 918 00:39:47,840 --> 00:39:49,600 Beta's wedge just too suffocating 919 00:39:49,800 --> 00:39:52,080 when they get their momentum going. 920 00:39:52,280 --> 00:39:54,740 [Chris] Well, John Reid's been winning this game of cat and mouse, 921 00:39:54,940 --> 00:39:56,260 at least so far. 922 00:39:56,460 --> 00:39:58,360 Closing in on the one minute mark-- 923 00:39:58,560 --> 00:39:59,670 - [both] Oh! - [crowd exclaiming] 924 00:39:59,870 --> 00:40:01,910 [Chris] Beta again with a nice job against Bloodsport. 925 00:40:02,110 --> 00:40:02,950 [crowd cheering] 926 00:40:03,150 --> 00:40:04,330 But there you go, Kenny, 927 00:40:04,530 --> 00:40:06,880 Justin Marple starts to square up. 928 00:40:07,080 --> 00:40:09,220 [Kenny] And, Chris, when Bloodsport gets up on the wedge like that, 929 00:40:09,420 --> 00:40:10,880 they are just inches away 930 00:40:11,080 --> 00:40:13,120 - from clipping Beta's hammer mechanism. - [Chris] Jeez. 931 00:40:13,320 --> 00:40:15,770 All it would take is one shot from their blade 932 00:40:15,970 --> 00:40:17,770 to immediately change the tide here. 933 00:40:17,970 --> 00:40:19,170 They got to keep attacking. 934 00:40:21,030 --> 00:40:22,600 [Chris] Under a minute to go. 935 00:40:22,800 --> 00:40:25,360 Beta has truly controlled the tempo. 936 00:40:25,560 --> 00:40:27,500 Bloodsport a little out of control now, 937 00:40:27,700 --> 00:40:29,480 looking like a full-body spinner there. 938 00:40:30,060 --> 00:40:30,910 [Kenny] Uh-oh. 939 00:40:31,110 --> 00:40:32,190 - [both] Oh! - [crowd exclaiming] 940 00:40:32,390 --> 00:40:34,550 [Chris] Big shot to Bloodsport's directional indicator. 941 00:40:39,240 --> 00:40:42,840 [Chris] John Reid has done a phenomenal job keeping that beat forward, 942 00:40:43,040 --> 00:40:46,580 protecting his robot, and showing some aggression. 943 00:40:47,580 --> 00:40:48,770 [Kenny] Yeah, they've done a great job 944 00:40:48,970 --> 00:40:51,430 just owning the BattleBox here. 945 00:40:51,630 --> 00:40:54,290 - Bloodsport trapped against the side yet again. - [crowd gasping] 946 00:40:54,490 --> 00:40:55,740 - [Chris] Oh! - [Kenny] Nice shot by Beta 947 00:40:55,940 --> 00:40:57,550 smacking the top of Bloodsport. 948 00:40:58,240 --> 00:40:59,020 Spin it up. 949 00:40:59,220 --> 00:41:00,840 [Chris] They had one final impression 950 00:41:01,040 --> 00:41:03,600 - for the judges to take to their scorecards, - [timer beeping] 951 00:41:03,800 --> 00:41:06,260 because these two two-in-one teams 952 00:41:06,460 --> 00:41:10,570 are gonna go the full three minutes in an action-packed fight. 953 00:41:10,770 --> 00:41:13,570 - Wow, phenomenal work. - [theme music playing] 954 00:41:13,770 --> 00:41:14,340 Yes! 955 00:41:15,680 --> 00:41:16,400 Woo! 956 00:41:16,590 --> 00:41:18,000 Oh, man, that was awesome. 957 00:41:20,510 --> 00:41:23,790 - Beta! Beta! - [crowd chanting] Beta! Beta! 958 00:41:26,650 --> 00:41:29,880 - Yeah, my driving was, like, half-powered the whole time. - Yeah. 959 00:41:30,080 --> 00:41:32,030 They were just so fast. You didn't make a mistake, so... 960 00:41:34,030 --> 00:41:36,950 [Chris] Kenny, credit to these two bots for putting on a show, 961 00:41:37,150 --> 00:41:40,050 but, man, this was all about Beta. 962 00:41:40,250 --> 00:41:41,080 [Kenny] Absolutely. 963 00:41:41,280 --> 00:41:42,360 There was just [chuckling] no getting around 964 00:41:42,560 --> 00:41:43,710 that big wedge. 965 00:41:43,910 --> 00:41:46,770 This was a masterful performance by John Reid, 966 00:41:46,970 --> 00:41:49,530 repeatedly ramming Bloodsport into the rails 967 00:41:49,730 --> 00:41:51,640 and dominating the control category. 968 00:41:51,840 --> 00:41:54,810 [Chris] Both bots were fully functional at the end of this match, 969 00:41:55,010 --> 00:41:58,220 but it kind of felt like Beta dictated the action from start to finish. 970 00:41:58,420 --> 00:41:59,360 [Kenny] No doubt. 971 00:41:59,560 --> 00:42:01,950 Justin Marple did a nice job of staying aggressive, 972 00:42:02,150 --> 00:42:04,400 but I thought John locked up the damage category 973 00:42:04,590 --> 00:42:07,600 with this nasty shot to the top of Bloodsport. 974 00:42:07,800 --> 00:42:09,880 This should be a unanimous decision for Beta. 975 00:42:10,080 --> 00:42:12,400 [Chris] Well, one of these teams is improving to three in one 976 00:42:12,590 --> 00:42:14,600 and will earn a better tournament seed. 977 00:42:14,800 --> 00:42:16,340 What say you, Faruq? 978 00:42:19,000 --> 00:42:21,290 The results from the judges are in. 979 00:42:21,490 --> 00:42:22,820 [crowd murmuring] 980 00:42:24,820 --> 00:42:28,680 The winner, by unanimous decision, is... 981 00:42:29,310 --> 00:42:31,270 [crowd shouting] 982 00:42:33,130 --> 00:42:33,910 Beta! 983 00:42:34,110 --> 00:42:36,310 - Beta! - [crowd cheering] 984 00:42:45,890 --> 00:42:46,980 [Chris] John, you've had trouble 985 00:42:47,180 --> 00:42:48,840 with horizontal spinners in the past. 986 00:42:49,040 --> 00:42:51,080 How were you able to lock down the victory here tonight? 987 00:42:51,280 --> 00:42:54,980 Well, terrifying spinner, [laughs] 988 00:42:55,180 --> 00:42:56,050 but you have to get in there. 989 00:42:56,250 --> 00:42:59,500 You have to engage, destabilize them, 990 00:42:59,700 --> 00:43:02,430 get them into the wall, and we did it. 991 00:43:02,630 --> 00:43:04,570 - Beta is back! - [crowd cheering] 992 00:43:04,770 --> 00:43:06,600 [Chris] Well, that just about says it all. 993 00:43:06,800 --> 00:43:09,400 Congrats, and we will see you in the round of 32. 994 00:43:09,590 --> 00:43:10,340 Thank you. 995 00:43:21,060 --> 00:43:22,980 [Chris] Well, forget rest versus rust, 996 00:43:23,180 --> 00:43:25,050 Beta is firing on all cylinders. 997 00:43:25,250 --> 00:43:27,330 Big win for them. 998 00:43:27,530 --> 00:43:30,430 Great to see John Reid and this hammer bot doing their thing 999 00:43:30,630 --> 00:43:31,840 as they improve to three in one. 1000 00:43:32,040 --> 00:43:32,770 This was impressive. 1001 00:43:32,970 --> 00:43:35,600 Bloodsport's a very dangerous team. 1002 00:43:35,800 --> 00:43:38,600 That performance could put Beta into the top 16 1003 00:43:38,800 --> 00:43:42,220 which should give them a more favorable first round matchup. 1004 00:43:42,420 --> 00:43:46,710 [Chris] As for Bloodsport, uh-oh, two in two. 1005 00:43:46,910 --> 00:43:50,080 Selection committee looking it over, the resume, the whole bit. 1006 00:43:50,280 --> 00:43:52,770 How nervous should Justin Marple and his crew be? 1007 00:43:52,970 --> 00:43:53,740 [Kenny] Well, they had to go through 1008 00:43:53,940 --> 00:43:55,570 some top tier teams to get here, 1009 00:43:55,770 --> 00:43:57,600 and they certainly have the pedigree. 1010 00:43:57,800 --> 00:43:58,910 I think they're safe, 1011 00:43:59,110 --> 00:44:02,150 but they did just make life a lot harder on themselves. 1012 00:44:02,350 --> 00:44:04,400 Now they'll probably be seated in the '20s 1013 00:44:04,590 --> 00:44:07,310 and will have to face another top team in the first round. 1014 00:44:08,440 --> 00:44:09,880 [Chris] All right, well, up next, 1015 00:44:10,080 --> 00:44:11,500 we've got a pair of fan favorites 1016 00:44:11,700 --> 00:44:13,060 making their way to the arena. 1017 00:44:13,930 --> 00:44:15,530 Ricky Willems and Mammoth 1018 00:44:15,730 --> 00:44:18,220 - will try to avoid post-season extinction again. - [crowd cheering] 1019 00:44:18,420 --> 00:44:21,360 Matt Spurk and Kraken. 1020 00:44:21,560 --> 00:44:24,640 Can Kraken get win number one on the regular season, 1021 00:44:24,840 --> 00:44:27,670 or will Mammoth even its record at two-and-two? 1022 00:44:27,870 --> 00:44:30,050 We're gonna find out next on BattleBots. 1023 00:44:30,250 --> 00:44:32,130 [crowd cheering] 1024 00:44:37,100 --> 00:44:39,060 [crowd cheering] 1025 00:44:41,680 --> 00:44:43,260 [Chris] Who doesn't love moreBattlebots? 1026 00:44:43,460 --> 00:44:47,220 You do, we do, and we love our next two bot builders, 1027 00:44:47,420 --> 00:44:52,120 Ricky Willems and Mammoth, and Matt Spurk of Kraken, a pair of veterans. 1028 00:44:52,320 --> 00:44:53,950 A little bit frustrated this season, 1029 00:44:54,150 --> 00:44:56,740 more so, I think, for Ricky Willems and his team. 1030 00:44:56,940 --> 00:44:58,460 You can really kind of see it on his face. 1031 00:44:58,660 --> 00:45:01,710 I think he hoped to be further along with this robot this year. 1032 00:45:01,910 --> 00:45:02,640 [Kenny] Yeah, that's right. 1033 00:45:02,840 --> 00:45:03,950 You know, this is a guy and a team 1034 00:45:04,150 --> 00:45:05,880 that likes to do things their way, 1035 00:45:06,080 --> 00:45:08,120 but that's lead them to a one in two start, 1036 00:45:08,320 --> 00:45:11,190 and has left their drive system cooked over that span. 1037 00:45:11,390 --> 00:45:13,980 To solve that issue though, Ricky's getting creative. 1038 00:45:14,180 --> 00:45:16,120 They've upgraded their drive modules 1039 00:45:16,320 --> 00:45:18,220 to the same ones HyperShock uses. 1040 00:45:18,420 --> 00:45:21,530 The team crammed it in to the test box earlier today, 1041 00:45:21,730 --> 00:45:24,790 and if it works we can see a much more mobile Mammoth. 1042 00:45:25,620 --> 00:45:26,910 Hey, there we go. 1043 00:45:27,110 --> 00:45:28,840 [Kenny] This is the kind of Hail Mary Ricky needs 1044 00:45:29,040 --> 00:45:30,600 if he wants to make the tournament. 1045 00:45:30,800 --> 00:45:33,950 I think he needs to blow Kraken out of the water tonight. 1046 00:45:34,150 --> 00:45:35,710 [Chris] And on the other side of things, 1047 00:45:35,910 --> 00:45:38,770 Matt Spurk went 0 and 4 last year with Kraken. 1048 00:45:38,970 --> 00:45:41,880 In the off-season he completely redesigned the bot, 1049 00:45:42,080 --> 00:45:44,460 gave it a big and beautiful new active weapon, 1050 00:45:44,660 --> 00:45:47,880 and there he is again, sitting at O in three, 1051 00:45:48,080 --> 00:45:50,950 but I think the way he's feeling about his robot 1052 00:45:51,150 --> 00:45:52,640 is entirely different this year. 1053 00:45:52,840 --> 00:45:55,080 He's, I think, breathing easier. Why is that? 1054 00:45:55,280 --> 00:45:57,400 Well, I think he understands that he is bringing 1055 00:45:57,590 --> 00:46:01,190 a completely different weapon, a completely different robot in general. 1056 00:46:01,390 --> 00:46:03,570 There's so much new tech inside this machine. 1057 00:46:03,770 --> 00:46:06,840 Matt knew this year was going to be a learning experience, 1058 00:46:07,040 --> 00:46:10,640 and this new version of Kraken has had moments of brilliance, 1059 00:46:10,840 --> 00:46:12,740 they've just been few and far between. 1060 00:46:12,940 --> 00:46:14,530 But one thing that hasn't changed 1061 00:46:14,730 --> 00:46:18,020 is this Matt Spurk-made robot is tough as nails, 1062 00:46:18,220 --> 00:46:21,150 and he's got a chance to end Mammoth's season tonight. 1063 00:46:21,350 --> 00:46:22,190 With all that being said, 1064 00:46:22,390 --> 00:46:24,910 it would be nice for him to get at least one win 1065 00:46:25,110 --> 00:46:26,430 - throughout the regular season. - Yeah. 1066 00:46:26,630 --> 00:46:28,100 - Faruq? - [crowd cheering] 1067 00:46:31,370 --> 00:46:34,840 In the red square, from Baltimore, Maryland, 1068 00:46:35,040 --> 00:46:38,500 somebody call John Waters because this bot is divine. 1069 00:46:38,700 --> 00:46:42,910 You can't stop the beatdown. It's Mammoth. 1070 00:46:43,110 --> 00:46:45,000 [crowd cheering] 1071 00:46:47,370 --> 00:46:51,330 [Chris] Ricky Willems, he is one with his 6' tall robot. 1072 00:46:51,530 --> 00:46:52,810 Doesn't look different on the surface, 1073 00:46:53,010 --> 00:46:56,220 but, Kenny, tell us a little bit more about the new drive. 1074 00:46:56,420 --> 00:46:59,260 [Kenny] Well, the new drive is geared to nearly double the speed 1075 00:46:59,460 --> 00:47:00,740 of Mammoth's old one, 1076 00:47:00,940 --> 00:47:04,530 but Ricky knows if he pushes too hard it'll overheat. 1077 00:47:04,730 --> 00:47:07,570 I'm expecting to see a much more calculated approach tonight. 1078 00:47:07,770 --> 00:47:10,050 This team's season depends on it. 1079 00:47:10,250 --> 00:47:11,370 [crowd continues cheering] 1080 00:47:18,860 --> 00:47:22,190 In the blue square, from Titusville, Florida, 1081 00:47:22,390 --> 00:47:27,220 this salty captain will point at your robot and shout, "Thar it blows!" 1082 00:47:27,420 --> 00:47:30,100 - It's Kraken! - [crowd cheering] 1083 00:47:33,960 --> 00:47:36,050 [Chris] And here comes the Spurk family. 1084 00:47:36,250 --> 00:47:39,190 No matter what their record is, fans love to watch 'em. 1085 00:47:39,390 --> 00:47:43,360 And, Kenny, sounds like they've been working on their robot's drive as well. 1086 00:47:43,560 --> 00:47:44,360 [Kenny] Yeah, mobility's good. 1087 00:47:44,560 --> 00:47:46,050 The story of Kraken's season, 1088 00:47:46,250 --> 00:47:47,950 first two fights it could barely move. 1089 00:47:48,150 --> 00:47:52,220 In its last match it was actually too fast and Matt lost control. 1090 00:47:52,420 --> 00:47:54,640 He switched out the radio transmitter for this one. 1091 00:47:54,840 --> 00:47:56,810 That'll hopefully hit more of a sweet spot 1092 00:47:57,010 --> 00:48:00,570 and help lead to Kraken 2.0's first career win. 1093 00:48:00,770 --> 00:48:02,650 [crowd chanting] Kraken! Kraken! 1094 00:48:06,890 --> 00:48:08,530 Kraken may be O in three, 1095 00:48:08,730 --> 00:48:11,290 but I've been watching Matt work for the last week. 1096 00:48:11,490 --> 00:48:15,150 I think Kraken's gonna come out into the Box stronger than it's ever been, 1097 00:48:15,350 --> 00:48:16,430 and I'm gonna have to stay on my toes 1098 00:48:16,630 --> 00:48:18,980 to make sure that they don't take me down. 1099 00:48:19,180 --> 00:48:20,600 In order to win tonight's fight, 1100 00:48:20,800 --> 00:48:23,460 we need to stay on 'em with our weapon the entire time. 1101 00:48:23,660 --> 00:48:25,910 I've seen them, they don't self-right all that well. 1102 00:48:26,110 --> 00:48:28,260 If we can keep 'em flipped over for most of the match, 1103 00:48:28,460 --> 00:48:29,770 maybe get 'em up on the screws, 1104 00:48:29,970 --> 00:48:32,120 I think we can win this based on control. 1105 00:48:32,320 --> 00:48:33,120 It's our last chance 1106 00:48:33,320 --> 00:48:35,080 to impress the selection committee, 1107 00:48:35,280 --> 00:48:37,810 and we really need this to go well. 1108 00:48:38,010 --> 00:48:40,600 So, we're going into our final match against Mammoth. 1109 00:48:40,800 --> 00:48:43,640 They're trying some new drive motors for this match, 1110 00:48:43,840 --> 00:48:45,740 so I think they're gonna be extra cautious. 1111 00:48:45,940 --> 00:48:47,150 Now, that may give us the opportunity 1112 00:48:47,350 --> 00:48:49,600 to kind of get around the sides and exploit them a little bit. 1113 00:48:49,800 --> 00:48:51,670 We lost every fight last year. 1114 00:48:51,870 --> 00:48:54,290 We've lost every fight so far this year. 1115 00:48:54,490 --> 00:48:55,770 We really just need to get a win 1116 00:48:55,970 --> 00:48:57,600 to get the whole team some confidence 1117 00:48:57,800 --> 00:49:00,080 that what we're doing is right, 1118 00:49:00,280 --> 00:49:01,740 and we're heading in the right direction, 1119 00:49:01,940 --> 00:49:03,000 and we're building some momentum. 1120 00:49:03,930 --> 00:49:05,480 [crowd cheering] 1121 00:49:08,720 --> 00:49:11,890 - [robotic voice] Robots activate. - [crowd cheering] 1122 00:49:14,060 --> 00:49:16,080 [Chris] So, Kenny, Mammoth needs a win, 1123 00:49:16,280 --> 00:49:17,810 but against an O in three Kraken, 1124 00:49:18,010 --> 00:49:22,120 is it even possible for Ricky to do enough to keep his season alive? 1125 00:49:22,320 --> 00:49:23,770 [Kenny] Well, he's got to be dominant 1126 00:49:23,970 --> 00:49:25,980 and that might not be an easy thing to do. 1127 00:49:26,180 --> 00:49:28,950 Kraken's hammer saw could chew up Mammoth's wheels, 1128 00:49:29,150 --> 00:49:30,910 and it's one of the few weapons with enough reach 1129 00:49:31,110 --> 00:49:32,950 to hit Mammoth's weapon chain. 1130 00:49:33,150 --> 00:49:36,930 If Ricky isn't careful, this fight could go sideways real quick. 1131 00:49:39,060 --> 00:49:41,030 [crowd cheering] 1132 00:49:46,680 --> 00:49:49,000 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! 1133 00:50:00,750 --> 00:50:02,750 [beeping] 1134 00:50:04,000 --> 00:50:06,330 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 1135 00:50:06,530 --> 00:50:08,220 - Oh, Mammoth quick out of the Box - [crowd gasping] 1136 00:50:08,420 --> 00:50:10,150 and delivers a shot. 1137 00:50:10,350 --> 00:50:12,880 [Kenny] Yeah, nice speed there from Mammoth, staying aggressive. 1138 00:50:13,080 --> 00:50:15,000 Looks like Kraken's going after its wheels. 1139 00:50:16,410 --> 00:50:17,020 [Chris] Whoa! 1140 00:50:17,220 --> 00:50:18,330 Yeah! That's a good one! 1141 00:50:18,530 --> 00:50:19,880 [Chris] Good shot there. 1142 00:50:20,080 --> 00:50:23,150 Kraken's blade fully spun up, looking for a little bit of an opening. 1143 00:50:23,350 --> 00:50:24,400 - [Kenny] Oh. - [Chris] Whoa! 1144 00:50:24,590 --> 00:50:26,500 [Chris] Kraken went right into the belly of the beast, 1145 00:50:26,700 --> 00:50:28,550 but the beast, it punched back. 1146 00:50:29,510 --> 00:50:31,220 - Oh. - [Kenny] Looks like Matt Spurk's 1147 00:50:31,420 --> 00:50:32,980 - targeting Mammoth's crossbar. - [Chris] Oh! 1148 00:50:33,180 --> 00:50:34,600 - [crowd gasping] - [Kenny] Mammoth doing a good job 1149 00:50:34,800 --> 00:50:38,030 of keeping that weapon pointed directly right at Kraken. 1150 00:50:38,890 --> 00:50:40,360 [Chris] Oh, nice. 1151 00:50:40,560 --> 00:50:43,550 And credit to Matt Spurk, not shying away from contact. 1152 00:50:44,440 --> 00:50:45,500 - [Chris and Kenny] Oh! - [crowd gasping] 1153 00:50:45,700 --> 00:50:46,880 [Chris] Kraken took a shot there 1154 00:50:47,080 --> 00:50:48,120 - but delivers one as well. - [crowd gasping] 1155 00:50:48,320 --> 00:50:49,020 [Kenny] Whoa! 1156 00:50:49,220 --> 00:50:50,360 [Chris] And forget the sea monster. 1157 00:50:50,560 --> 00:50:52,840 Right now, Kraken's looking more like a piranha. 1158 00:50:53,040 --> 00:50:54,400 [crowd cheering] 1159 00:50:54,590 --> 00:50:56,220 - [crowd exclaiming] - [Kenny] Yeah, the UHMW half of Mammoth's weapon 1160 00:50:56,420 --> 00:50:57,810 is pretty bent up. 1161 00:50:58,010 --> 00:51:00,640 - [Chris] Oh! - [Kenny] The tapered side still works, though. 1162 00:51:00,840 --> 00:51:03,980 [Chris] Kraken trying to get that weapon to spin up to full speed. 1163 00:51:04,180 --> 00:51:05,460 - Put the arm up, put the arm up. - I'm trying, I'm trying. 1164 00:51:05,660 --> 00:51:08,120 [Chris] Got a little hop, skip, and a jump out of Mammoth. 1165 00:51:08,320 --> 00:51:11,050 Obviously, the two areas where Mammoth is most vulnerable, 1166 00:51:11,250 --> 00:51:12,500 those wheels on the sides, 1167 00:51:12,700 --> 00:51:16,430 and also, we've seen that weapon chain come undone at times. 1168 00:51:16,630 --> 00:51:18,810 [Kenny] I like the approach here by Ricky Willems though, 1169 00:51:19,010 --> 00:51:20,600 trying to keep Matt Spurk centered up, 1170 00:51:20,800 --> 00:51:23,910 maybe force Kraken into a corner. 1171 00:51:24,110 --> 00:51:26,340 [Chris] And that seems to be exactly where they're headed. 1172 00:51:27,100 --> 00:51:28,640 [Kenny] Uh-oh. 1173 00:51:28,840 --> 00:51:30,360 - [crowd exclaiming] - [Chris] Kraken's not where you want to be 1174 00:51:30,560 --> 00:51:31,460 - against Mammoth. - [Kenny] Whoa! 1175 00:51:31,660 --> 00:51:33,000 [Chris] In fact, it gets put on its head. 1176 00:51:34,790 --> 00:51:36,600 [Kenny] Nice self-right by Matt Spurk there, 1177 00:51:36,800 --> 00:51:39,530 but Mammoth's been in total control this fight. 1178 00:51:39,730 --> 00:51:41,500 - Oh! - [Chris] And again, 1179 00:51:41,700 --> 00:51:42,840 - the head dump. - [crowd cheering] 1180 00:51:43,040 --> 00:51:46,670 - [Kenny] Oh, jeez. - [Chris] Nice shot by Mammoth. 1181 00:51:46,870 --> 00:51:47,950 [Kenny] Well, to get out of this, 1182 00:51:48,150 --> 00:51:50,290 I think Kraken's gonna have to get its blade going. 1183 00:51:50,490 --> 00:51:53,150 Not sure Ricky Willems is gonna let that happen, though. 1184 00:51:53,350 --> 00:51:55,950 [Chris] Closing in on the one minute mark. 1185 00:51:56,150 --> 00:51:59,150 Fourth and final fight of the season for both these bots, 1186 00:51:59,350 --> 00:52:02,190 - Mammoth trying to even its record of two in two, - [crowd cheering] 1187 00:52:02,390 --> 00:52:05,500 Kraken trying to Kraken the wind column. 1188 00:52:05,700 --> 00:52:07,290 [Kenny] Little sportsmanship here from Ricky Willems, 1189 00:52:07,490 --> 00:52:10,640 letting Matt Spurk get his robot back on its feet. 1190 00:52:10,840 --> 00:52:14,330 [Chris] And it looks like that weapon might be dead on Kraken, Kenny. 1191 00:52:14,530 --> 00:52:17,080 [Kenny] Yeah, and Kraken just getting beat up here. 1192 00:52:17,280 --> 00:52:18,840 - Whoa! - [Chris] Whoa, nice shot there! 1193 00:52:19,040 --> 00:52:19,980 [laughing] Yeah! 1194 00:52:20,180 --> 00:52:21,430 [Chris] Well, you can hear Ricky Willems. 1195 00:52:21,630 --> 00:52:23,640 He has having an all-out blast. 1196 00:52:23,840 --> 00:52:24,740 If they were aRocky movie, 1197 00:52:24,940 --> 00:52:25,840 somebody would be saying, 1198 00:52:26,040 --> 00:52:28,570 "Hey, throw in the damn towel" right about now. 1199 00:52:28,770 --> 00:52:31,120 [Kenny] Listen to the Mammoth chants in here, Chris. 1200 00:52:31,320 --> 00:52:34,980 Kraken has got to work its way out of that corner. 1201 00:52:35,180 --> 00:52:37,400 [Kenny] Yeah, this has just been a textbook performance here 1202 00:52:37,590 --> 00:52:38,570 from Ricky Willems. 1203 00:52:38,770 --> 00:52:39,810 - The robot's been functional... - [Chris] Whoa! 1204 00:52:40,010 --> 00:52:41,050 ...it's been reliable, 1205 00:52:41,250 --> 00:52:44,150 and Ricky's used its size and advantage to a tee. 1206 00:52:44,350 --> 00:52:46,360 Fantastic final fight. 1207 00:52:46,560 --> 00:52:47,950 [Chris] There's a little opening for Kraken, 1208 00:52:48,150 --> 00:52:50,410 but Matt Spurk can't take advantage. 1209 00:52:51,030 --> 00:52:52,950 He is in trouble. 1210 00:52:53,150 --> 00:52:55,220 - He is gonna end up making it to distance, - [timer beeping] 1211 00:52:55,420 --> 00:52:58,360 but unless the judges saw something that we didn't, 1212 00:52:58,560 --> 00:53:03,080 you have to imagine it's another winless season for Matt Spurk and Kraken. 1213 00:53:03,280 --> 00:53:04,640 - [buzzer sounds] - [referee] All right, we're done, we're done. 1214 00:53:04,840 --> 00:53:07,000 - [cheering] - Okay. 1215 00:53:07,930 --> 00:53:09,190 [Chris] So... 1216 00:53:09,390 --> 00:53:10,120 - ...for the fourth time in five fights... - [crowd cheering] 1217 00:53:10,320 --> 00:53:12,550 ...we are heading back to the judges. 1218 00:53:15,480 --> 00:53:17,430 Mammoth shot out of the starting blocks 1219 00:53:17,630 --> 00:53:20,120 with that souped up drive module, Kenny, 1220 00:53:20,320 --> 00:53:24,500 but Ricky Willems settled in after that, found a nice effective rhythm. 1221 00:53:24,700 --> 00:53:28,050 [Kenny] I thought Ricky did an excellent job controlling the pace tonight. 1222 00:53:28,250 --> 00:53:31,570 Matt Spurk was smart to try and attack Mammoth's crossbar, 1223 00:53:31,770 --> 00:53:35,220 but it was Mammoth that landed with more power and more accuracy, 1224 00:53:35,420 --> 00:53:38,740 eventually disabling Kraken's weapon. 1225 00:53:38,940 --> 00:53:41,570 [Chris] Mammoth turned this into an old-school boxing match, 1226 00:53:41,770 --> 00:53:45,950 trapped Kraken in the corner, and pounded it into the ropes. 1227 00:53:46,150 --> 00:53:47,640 [Kenny] Well, we know Kraken's been struggling 1228 00:53:47,840 --> 00:53:49,500 to score points this season, Chris, 1229 00:53:49,700 --> 00:53:51,810 but it's still tough as nails. 1230 00:53:52,010 --> 00:53:55,260 Third decision in four fights for Matt Spurk. 1231 00:53:55,460 --> 00:53:58,050 [Chris] Mammoth looking to move to two in two on the year. 1232 00:53:58,250 --> 00:54:00,930 - Here's Faruq with the decision. - [crowd cheering] 1233 00:54:03,270 --> 00:54:05,440 - The results from the judges are in. - [cheering continues] 1234 00:54:09,130 --> 00:54:12,580 The winner, by unanimous decision, is... 1235 00:54:17,620 --> 00:54:20,440 - Mammoth! - [cheering] 1236 00:54:22,580 --> 00:54:23,880 All of you, please, get in. 1237 00:54:24,080 --> 00:54:26,810 Get more hugs. We need more hugs. 1238 00:54:27,010 --> 00:54:28,240 [laughing] 1239 00:54:29,060 --> 00:54:30,340 Yes, hugs! 1240 00:54:31,170 --> 00:54:32,440 Good job. 1241 00:54:33,750 --> 00:54:35,910 - Ricky Willems, you guys needed that. - Hi! 1242 00:54:36,110 --> 00:54:37,530 You improved to two in two. 1243 00:54:37,730 --> 00:54:39,080 I really, really did. 1244 00:54:39,280 --> 00:54:40,220 We all needed that. 1245 00:54:40,420 --> 00:54:42,740 Not just for the tournament, just for mental health. 1246 00:54:42,940 --> 00:54:43,840 [team laughs] 1247 00:54:44,040 --> 00:54:46,530 Like, we have worked so hard. 1248 00:54:46,730 --> 00:54:47,840 So f-- 1249 00:54:48,040 --> 00:54:49,290 - That is such a... - [crowd laughs] 1250 00:54:49,490 --> 00:54:51,570 There's a Frankenstein of parts out there. 1251 00:54:51,770 --> 00:54:53,600 From every team in the pits, 1252 00:54:53,800 --> 00:54:56,330 both effort, parts, everything, 1253 00:54:56,530 --> 00:55:00,220 the fact it came together and we just... Ah! 1254 00:55:00,420 --> 00:55:02,050 All right, so you sit at two in two. 1255 00:55:02,250 --> 00:55:03,810 Do you think that Mammoth has done enough, 1256 00:55:04,010 --> 00:55:05,460 in the eyes of the selection committee, 1257 00:55:05,660 --> 00:55:06,810 to crack the top 32? 1258 00:55:07,010 --> 00:55:08,330 I think we'll sneak in, 1259 00:55:08,530 --> 00:55:10,360 and then I think we're gonna have a, you know, 1260 00:55:10,560 --> 00:55:13,050 a great opportunity for a big upset in the top 32. 1261 00:55:13,250 --> 00:55:14,640 [crowd cheering] 1262 00:55:14,840 --> 00:55:16,020 Well, you did have that big upset 1263 00:55:16,220 --> 00:55:18,260 against Copperhead a few seasons ago. 1264 00:55:18,460 --> 00:55:21,340 - Oh, well, bring 'em on! - [crowd cheering] 1265 00:55:23,820 --> 00:55:27,020 - Ricky, congratulations to you and your team. - Thanks. 1266 00:55:27,220 --> 00:55:28,750 [cheering continues] 1267 00:55:31,440 --> 00:55:32,150 That was great. 1268 00:55:32,350 --> 00:55:33,790 [inaudible conversation] 1269 00:55:36,580 --> 00:55:40,020 [Chris] Got to give it up for Matt Spurk and Team Kraken. 1270 00:55:40,220 --> 00:55:41,910 Not the way they wanted their season to go, 1271 00:55:42,110 --> 00:55:44,150 but we and the fans can't wait to see 1272 00:55:44,350 --> 00:55:46,000 what they'll have for us next year. 1273 00:55:46,580 --> 00:55:47,880 As for Team Mammoth, 1274 00:55:48,080 --> 00:55:52,080 the good news is they finished their regular season at 2 and 2. 1275 00:55:52,280 --> 00:55:56,330 The bad news is it was kind of a struggle bus to get there, huh? 1276 00:55:56,530 --> 00:55:59,530 [Kenny] Yeah, the robot has had reliability issues all year long, 1277 00:55:59,730 --> 00:56:01,570 but we've got to give Ricky credit here. 1278 00:56:01,770 --> 00:56:04,360 I think that was a near perfect performance, 1279 00:56:04,560 --> 00:56:06,640 but was it enough to make everyone forget 1280 00:56:06,840 --> 00:56:09,810 about the two big duds they had in their losses? 1281 00:56:10,010 --> 00:56:11,020 And keep in mind, 1282 00:56:11,220 --> 00:56:13,120 the two teams that they did beat are winless. 1283 00:56:13,320 --> 00:56:15,460 I'd hate to not see Mammoth in the tournament, 1284 00:56:15,660 --> 00:56:17,770 but this is a tough one. 1285 00:56:17,970 --> 00:56:20,640 [Chris] Well, we've still got two more fights left on the card, 1286 00:56:20,840 --> 00:56:22,910 including our marquee match up 1287 00:56:23,110 --> 00:56:25,150 - between Black Dragon and Riptide, - [crowd cheering] 1288 00:56:25,350 --> 00:56:27,530 where the Brazilians are looking to make history 1289 00:56:27,730 --> 00:56:30,980 by extending their epic no KO streak. 1290 00:56:31,180 --> 00:56:33,840 But up next, another 1 and 2 team, Valkyrie, 1291 00:56:34,040 --> 00:56:35,980 will try to keep their post-season hopes alive 1292 00:56:36,180 --> 00:56:39,530 against last year's co-Rookie of the Year, Glitch. 1293 00:56:39,730 --> 00:56:43,030 - Don't go anywhere. - [crowd cheering] 1294 00:56:48,030 --> 00:56:50,000 [crowd cheering] 1295 00:56:52,030 --> 00:56:53,460 [Chris] Welcome back toBattleBots. 1296 00:56:53,660 --> 00:56:56,950 We are just one fight away from our prime time main event, 1297 00:56:57,150 --> 00:56:59,980 where we will see Black Dragon try to make history 1298 00:57:00,180 --> 00:57:02,910 by extending their incredible ironman streak. 1299 00:57:03,110 --> 00:57:06,370 But they got to do it against the most brutal bot we've seen this year, 1300 00:57:07,000 --> 00:57:08,810 Riptide. 1301 00:57:09,010 --> 00:57:12,510 It should be a good one. Let's dive in to tonight's main event. 1302 00:57:14,720 --> 00:57:15,880 [Kenny] This is ugly. 1303 00:57:16,080 --> 00:57:17,430 [Chris] No mercy! 1304 00:57:17,630 --> 00:57:19,720 [echoing] Mercy, mercy. 1305 00:57:21,860 --> 00:57:24,050 We took out Glitch in, like, ten seconds. 1306 00:57:24,250 --> 00:57:26,190 - [Kenny] Oh! - [Chris] Oh! Glitch hit by Riptide. 1307 00:57:26,390 --> 00:57:27,890 Is this a one and done? 1308 00:57:28,650 --> 00:57:31,330 [screaming] 1309 00:57:31,530 --> 00:57:33,220 MaDCatTer we went weapon-to-weapon with, 1310 00:57:33,420 --> 00:57:35,000 and obliterated their robot. 1311 00:57:38,370 --> 00:57:40,370 [screaming] 1312 00:57:41,620 --> 00:57:43,770 Captain Shrederator sits in the corner of their pit. 1313 00:57:43,970 --> 00:57:45,930 They haven't even tried to repair that robot. 1314 00:57:49,340 --> 00:57:51,310 [screaming] 1315 00:57:55,410 --> 00:57:58,680 So, you now have three knockouts in three matches. 1316 00:58:00,820 --> 00:58:02,530 Up next, you face Black Dragon, 1317 00:58:02,730 --> 00:58:04,370 which has never been knocked out. 1318 00:58:06,480 --> 00:58:08,340 Can you guarantee one right here? 1319 00:58:11,030 --> 00:58:11,770 [shouting] We're gonna kill 'em! 1320 00:58:11,970 --> 00:58:13,000 Kill 'em, kill 'em! 1321 00:58:17,310 --> 00:58:20,080 [man] Black Dragon has still never been knocked out. 1322 00:58:20,280 --> 00:58:22,460 This is gonna be difficult to maintain this fight 1323 00:58:22,660 --> 00:58:26,310 because Riptide knocked out all the robots he fought this season. 1324 00:58:28,060 --> 00:58:29,480 We are kind of nervous. 1325 00:58:31,650 --> 00:58:32,640 I've been hearing, like, all week, 1326 00:58:32,840 --> 00:58:34,150 "Oh, Black Dragon's never been knocked out, 1327 00:58:34,350 --> 00:58:35,550 Black Dragon's never been knocked out." 1328 00:58:37,480 --> 00:58:40,020 When Riptide wins it's by knockout. 1329 00:58:40,220 --> 00:58:43,100 As soon as we start landing hits on you, you're usually dead. 1330 00:58:46,310 --> 00:58:50,170 We have a driving system better than Riptide. 1331 00:58:52,340 --> 00:58:54,530 He don't turn very well 1332 00:58:54,730 --> 00:58:57,050 because of the gyroscopic effect, 1333 00:58:57,250 --> 00:59:00,370 so when he will try to turn around I will get beneath him. 1334 00:59:01,240 --> 00:59:02,750 Hit him in the sides. 1335 00:59:05,820 --> 00:59:07,740 So, I think I should just, like, lose my mind 1336 00:59:07,940 --> 00:59:09,310 and just try to hit them to death. 1337 00:59:10,890 --> 00:59:12,880 Something takes over, and I'm just like, 1338 00:59:13,080 --> 00:59:15,750 "You're going to die now." [laughs mischievously] 1339 00:59:20,130 --> 00:59:23,270 We need to win to get on the top 32. 1340 00:59:25,060 --> 00:59:28,750 In Brazil, we always fight robots like Riptide. 1341 00:59:30,510 --> 00:59:32,170 We are very confident. 1342 00:59:33,550 --> 00:59:36,340 He will stay in this way, never being knocked out. 1343 00:59:39,100 --> 00:59:41,000 All I'm thinking about is Black Dragon. 1344 00:59:42,030 --> 00:59:42,880 [shouting] We're gonna kill him! 1345 00:59:43,080 --> 00:59:44,890 - [thunder rumbling] - [echoing] Kill him! 1346 00:59:47,340 --> 00:59:49,600 - [Chris] Both squads look like they're on a mission tonight. - [crowd cheering] 1347 00:59:49,800 --> 00:59:51,620 Cannot wait to see it. 1348 00:59:52,860 --> 00:59:53,640 Up next though, 1349 00:59:53,840 --> 00:59:55,740 we got a pair of teams ready to tango 1350 00:59:55,940 --> 00:59:58,290 in their final fights of the qualifiers. 1351 00:59:58,490 --> 01:00:02,190 It's the 1 and 2 Valkyrie taking on the winless Glitch. 1352 01:00:02,390 --> 01:00:05,810 Both of these robots have proven themselves to be destructive in the past, 1353 01:00:06,010 --> 01:00:07,740 but this season, they've been haunted 1354 01:00:07,940 --> 01:00:10,360 by mobility and durability issues. 1355 01:00:10,560 --> 01:00:12,530 Their weapons still pack a hell of a punch, though, 1356 01:00:12,730 --> 01:00:16,020 so there's certainly the opportunity for some fireworks here. 1357 01:00:16,220 --> 01:00:18,740 In fact, Valkyrie's post-season hopes depend on it. 1358 01:00:18,940 --> 01:00:20,360 This squad needs more than a win. 1359 01:00:20,560 --> 01:00:23,170 They need a buzz-worthy performance. 1360 01:00:29,650 --> 01:00:31,030 [robotic voice] Valkyrie, ready? 1361 01:00:33,930 --> 01:00:35,430 [Chris] Captained by Lucy Du, 1362 01:00:35,630 --> 01:00:38,360 Team Valkyrie thought they'd be coming in two in one, 1363 01:00:38,560 --> 01:00:41,720 but their last match was actually overturned by a successful appeal. 1364 01:00:42,370 --> 01:00:43,430 Either way though, 1365 01:00:43,630 --> 01:00:45,190 will the World Championship V Valkyrie 1366 01:00:45,390 --> 01:00:46,220 please stand up? 1367 01:00:46,420 --> 01:00:47,670 [Kenny] Yeah, a big step back 1368 01:00:47,870 --> 01:00:51,570 for a robot that won the Most Destructive award back in 2020, 1369 01:00:51,770 --> 01:00:53,260 but we know this bot's potential. 1370 01:00:53,460 --> 01:00:54,980 It just needs to be tapped. 1371 01:00:55,180 --> 01:00:57,570 As you said, the weapon's still deadly, 1372 01:00:57,770 --> 01:01:01,330 but Lucy's driving has been the opposite of aggressive. 1373 01:01:01,530 --> 01:01:03,650 She's got to come out here guns blazing. 1374 01:01:05,240 --> 01:01:07,200 [robot voice] Glitch, ready? 1375 01:01:09,030 --> 01:01:10,330 [crowd cheering] 1376 01:01:10,530 --> 01:01:11,570 [Chris] Captain Kyle Miller, 1377 01:01:11,770 --> 01:01:14,670 I think he knows this fight is probably it for Glitch. 1378 01:01:14,870 --> 01:01:18,460 They're O in three, but no time like the present, right, Kenny? 1379 01:01:18,660 --> 01:01:19,600 [Kenny] Absolutely. 1380 01:01:19,800 --> 01:01:21,510 It's been[chuckling] a nightmare sophomore 1381 01:01:23,100 --> 01:01:24,910 mainly due to drive issues. 1382 01:01:25,110 --> 01:01:26,360 But I just can't get over the fact 1383 01:01:26,560 --> 01:01:29,530 that they won seven fights in a row last season. 1384 01:01:29,730 --> 01:01:32,740 They shared co-Rookie of the Year honors with Riptide. 1385 01:01:32,940 --> 01:01:35,570 We know that 58-pound drum is a killer. 1386 01:01:35,770 --> 01:01:37,810 I'd love to see them turn back the clock 1387 01:01:38,010 --> 01:01:38,960 and let it fly here. 1388 01:01:43,620 --> 01:01:44,620 [crowd cheering] 1389 01:01:53,170 --> 01:01:56,930 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight... 1390 01:02:02,270 --> 01:02:03,720 - [buzzer blaring] - [crowd cheering] 1391 01:02:05,750 --> 01:02:07,220 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 1392 01:02:07,420 --> 01:02:09,120 [crowd cheering] 1393 01:02:09,320 --> 01:02:12,950 [Chris] Glitch, Kenny, once again struggling with the floor surface. 1394 01:02:13,150 --> 01:02:15,500 [Kenny] Yeah. Just kinda waddling side-to-side here. 1395 01:02:15,700 --> 01:02:18,500 Valkyrie lands a hard shot there, 1396 01:02:18,700 --> 01:02:21,330 opens up a gash on the right side of Glitch. 1397 01:02:21,530 --> 01:02:23,080 And Glitch is not moving, Chris! 1398 01:02:23,280 --> 01:02:25,640 [Chris] Uh-oh! Valkyrie gets round to the back side 1399 01:02:25,840 --> 01:02:27,290 and has Glitch lined up for the kill shot! 1400 01:02:27,490 --> 01:02:28,910 [crowd exclaiming] 1401 01:02:29,110 --> 01:02:31,120 [Chris] But Lucy Du is hanging back just hesitating. 1402 01:02:31,320 --> 01:02:33,910 What in the world is going on here, Kenny? 1403 01:02:34,110 --> 01:02:36,710 [Kenny] Yeah. Valkyrie has to capitalize here. 1404 01:02:36,910 --> 01:02:39,190 Lucy does not wanna win like that. 1405 01:02:39,390 --> 01:02:40,880 Glitch able to get going again, 1406 01:02:41,080 --> 01:02:43,880 but she cannot afford to hang back in a fight like this. 1407 01:02:44,080 --> 01:02:46,460 Valkyrie needs a big-time KO 1408 01:02:46,660 --> 01:02:48,820 and it was right there on a silver platter. 1409 01:02:50,060 --> 01:02:51,840 [Chris] Got that weapon up to full speed. 1410 01:02:52,040 --> 01:02:55,220 Just... Just get in there and touch it! 1411 01:02:55,420 --> 01:02:57,360 [Kenny] If Valkyrie wants to give themselves a chance 1412 01:02:57,560 --> 01:02:58,740 to make the postseason, 1413 01:02:58,940 --> 01:03:01,570 they have to win in impressive fashion tonight. 1414 01:03:01,770 --> 01:03:03,460 This is not a good start. 1415 01:03:03,660 --> 01:03:05,840 You cannot afford to drive conservatively 1416 01:03:06,040 --> 01:03:07,460 in a fight of this magnitude. 1417 01:03:07,660 --> 01:03:09,050 [crowd cheering] 1418 01:03:09,250 --> 01:03:11,360 [Chris] Well, Glitch seems to be doing better right now, 1419 01:03:11,560 --> 01:03:13,290 which isn't saying a whole lot. 1420 01:03:13,490 --> 01:03:15,880 Both bots trying to find a way to deliver their weapons 1421 01:03:16,080 --> 01:03:17,860 and score some damage points, though. 1422 01:03:19,100 --> 01:03:20,980 [Kenny] Both weapons fully spun up, Chris. 1423 01:03:21,180 --> 01:03:22,570 - [metal crashing] - [crowd exclaiming] 1424 01:03:22,770 --> 01:03:24,460 [Chris] Oh![chuckling] Oh! 1425 01:03:24,660 --> 01:03:25,910 Hang in back there. 1426 01:03:26,110 --> 01:03:28,790 Glitch ripped that front fork right off of Valkyrie. 1427 01:03:29,930 --> 01:03:31,570 [Kenny] That should even up the damage category. 1428 01:03:31,770 --> 01:03:32,980 [Chris] Oh! 1429 01:03:33,180 --> 01:03:35,290 [Kenny] There's a nice shot from Valkyrie, though. 1430 01:03:35,490 --> 01:03:38,290 Did some damage to one of the wedges, one of the sides on Glitch. 1431 01:03:38,490 --> 01:03:39,710 [crowd cheering] 1432 01:03:39,910 --> 01:03:42,460 [Chris] I'm not even so sure that Glitch is moving. 1433 01:03:42,660 --> 01:03:44,400 They're gonna be in danger of being out and out 1434 01:03:44,590 --> 01:03:47,020 if they don't show any sort of movement. 1435 01:03:47,220 --> 01:03:50,500 [Kenny] Valkyrie content to hang back again. 1436 01:03:50,700 --> 01:03:52,120 There's a little movement from Glitch. 1437 01:03:52,320 --> 01:03:53,840 Its weapon is down, though, Chris. 1438 01:03:54,040 --> 01:03:55,220 [crowd cheering] 1439 01:03:55,420 --> 01:03:57,150 [Chris] Now Valkyrie looking to engage, 1440 01:03:57,350 --> 01:03:58,770 pushing Glitch behind, 1441 01:03:58,970 --> 01:04:01,530 that undercutter definitely cranking. 1442 01:04:01,730 --> 01:04:04,710 Can Lucy Du and Valkyrie find a way to finish the job? 1443 01:04:04,910 --> 01:04:06,460 Can they knock out Glitch? 1444 01:04:06,660 --> 01:04:09,020 Can they force the committee to take notice? 1445 01:04:09,220 --> 01:04:11,080 - [metal crashing] - [Kenny and Chris] Oh! 1446 01:04:11,280 --> 01:04:14,530 [Chris] Valkyrie sends itself face-first into the side of the box! 1447 01:04:14,730 --> 01:04:16,080 [Kenny] Some friendly fire there. 1448 01:04:16,280 --> 01:04:18,500 Glitch is really hurting now, Chris. 1449 01:04:18,700 --> 01:04:19,980 You can see that egg beater weapon 1450 01:04:20,180 --> 01:04:22,190 has been split down the middle. 1451 01:04:22,390 --> 01:04:24,020 My goodness! 1452 01:04:24,220 --> 01:04:26,260 [Chris] Glitch still struggling to move. 1453 01:04:26,460 --> 01:04:28,030 Getting ready to hear the closing bell. 1454 01:04:29,130 --> 01:04:30,530 Lucy Du running out of time 1455 01:04:30,730 --> 01:04:32,220 to make a statement here. 1456 01:04:32,420 --> 01:04:33,460 [crowd cheering] 1457 01:04:33,660 --> 01:04:36,570 [Chris] Less than 30 to go in this one. 1458 01:04:36,770 --> 01:04:40,290 Valkyrie. Is the judges' decision tonight against Glitch 1459 01:04:40,490 --> 01:04:42,640 good enough to get them in the round of 32 1460 01:04:42,840 --> 01:04:44,120 or do they need a knockout? 1461 01:04:44,320 --> 01:04:45,640 - [crowd cheering] - [metal crashing] 1462 01:04:45,840 --> 01:04:47,530 [Chris] Well, there's under 10 seconds to go, 1463 01:04:47,730 --> 01:04:48,910 so they're not gonna get that. 1464 01:04:49,110 --> 01:04:50,150 [timer beeping] 1465 01:04:50,350 --> 01:04:52,980 [Chris] A trying season for both bots 1466 01:04:53,180 --> 01:04:55,550 will conclude with a judges' decision 1467 01:04:57,130 --> 01:04:58,530 in their fourth and final fight. 1468 01:04:58,730 --> 01:05:00,020 [crowd cheering] 1469 01:05:00,220 --> 01:05:02,060 Holy [bleep], the weapon. 1470 01:05:03,480 --> 01:05:04,480 [crowd cheering] 1471 01:05:09,580 --> 01:05:12,150 [Chris] Well, Kenny, it wasn't the fight we had hoped for, 1472 01:05:12,350 --> 01:05:15,840 but it was kind of what we've come to expect from these two teams. 1473 01:05:16,040 --> 01:05:18,840 [Kenny] Yeah, Glitch had trouble moving from the start 1474 01:05:19,040 --> 01:05:21,600 and, again, Valkyrie was just so tentative. 1475 01:05:21,800 --> 01:05:24,400 The Cal Berkeley team is giving you every opportunity 1476 01:05:24,590 --> 01:05:26,050 to go in for the kill shot 1477 01:05:26,250 --> 01:05:27,880 and you just kind of trimmed the hedges? 1478 01:05:28,080 --> 01:05:29,330 Disappointing. 1479 01:05:29,530 --> 01:05:32,220 [Chris] Valkyrie did manage one big weapon-on-weapon shot. 1480 01:05:32,420 --> 01:05:35,570 It actually split Glitch's drum right across the middle. 1481 01:05:35,770 --> 01:05:37,460 So you've gotta give damage to Valkyrie. 1482 01:05:37,660 --> 01:05:39,330 Control as well, Kenny? 1483 01:05:39,530 --> 01:05:41,670 [Kenny] Yeah, the fact that Glitch lost function to its weapon 1484 01:05:41,870 --> 01:05:43,770 means this should go Valkyrie's way. 1485 01:05:43,970 --> 01:05:46,460 But, again, I'm confused by the lack of urgency 1486 01:05:46,660 --> 01:05:48,020 from Lucy Du's squad. 1487 01:05:48,220 --> 01:05:49,770 Your season is on the line, 1488 01:05:49,970 --> 01:05:52,050 you can't afford to hold back. 1489 01:05:52,250 --> 01:05:54,500 [Chris] Can you tell Kenny's a fighter, ladies and gentlemen? 1490 01:05:54,700 --> 01:05:57,530 Years of coaches saying, "Take the shot, Florian," 1491 01:05:57,730 --> 01:05:59,500 coming out right there. 1492 01:05:59,700 --> 01:06:01,120 All right, let's go on over to Faruq. 1493 01:06:01,320 --> 01:06:02,200 [crowd cheering] 1494 01:06:03,370 --> 01:06:05,460 The results from the judges are in! 1495 01:06:05,660 --> 01:06:06,580 [crowd cheering] 1496 01:06:09,170 --> 01:06:12,000 The winner by unanimous decision is... 1497 01:06:13,270 --> 01:06:14,240 [crowd murmuring] 1498 01:06:19,370 --> 01:06:20,330 ...Valkyrie! 1499 01:06:20,530 --> 01:06:21,680 [all cheering] 1500 01:06:26,580 --> 01:06:27,640 [all] Ah! 1501 01:06:27,840 --> 01:06:29,000 [crowd applauding] 1502 01:06:34,310 --> 01:06:35,910 - [Chris] Lucy! - Hi! 1503 01:06:36,110 --> 01:06:37,710 [Chris] Congratulations. 1504 01:06:37,910 --> 01:06:39,880 That was a huge win. You improved a 2-2. 1505 01:06:40,080 --> 01:06:41,130 What do you think? 1506 01:06:41,930 --> 01:06:43,290 Um, I was really nervous. 1507 01:06:43,490 --> 01:06:45,710 Um, I've seen Glitch dismantle 1508 01:06:45,910 --> 01:06:48,740 and completely rip apart a lot of robots, 1509 01:06:48,940 --> 01:06:51,570 um, so I was pretty nervous going in. 1510 01:06:51,770 --> 01:06:53,810 [Kenny] Yeah, it seemed like you were very cautious early on. 1511 01:06:54,010 --> 01:06:56,080 What was the strategy going in there against Glitch? 1512 01:06:56,280 --> 01:06:58,640 Um, well, so we put on the fork in the front. 1513 01:06:58,840 --> 01:07:01,740 And so the game plan was to slowly go at them, 1514 01:07:01,940 --> 01:07:03,840 try to not go up into weapon - 1515 01:07:04,040 --> 01:07:05,840 we were pretty sure our blade was gonna bend - 1516 01:07:06,040 --> 01:07:08,710 and then, if we got under, to spin into them. 1517 01:07:08,910 --> 01:07:11,880 But, uh, later on, their weapon seemed to have stopped spinning, 1518 01:07:12,080 --> 01:07:13,710 so we just kinda went at them. 1519 01:07:13,910 --> 01:07:15,770 [Chris] All right, Lucy, we'll see if you've done enough 1520 01:07:15,970 --> 01:07:18,190 to get into the top 32. Congratulations. 1521 01:07:18,390 --> 01:07:19,330 Thank you. 1522 01:07:19,530 --> 01:07:20,960 [crowd cheering] 1523 01:07:26,170 --> 01:07:27,670 [Chris] So, Lucy Du and Valkyrie 1524 01:07:27,870 --> 01:07:31,050 are able to even out their record at 2-2. 1525 01:07:31,250 --> 01:07:34,330 But, hey, get in line in the eyes of the selection committee. 1526 01:07:34,530 --> 01:07:36,400 - Is that enough to get them in? - Oof. 1527 01:07:36,590 --> 01:07:37,740 It's tough to say, Chris. 1528 01:07:37,940 --> 01:07:39,400 They needed to reverse the narrative 1529 01:07:39,590 --> 01:07:41,360 of what we've seen all season, 1530 01:07:41,560 --> 01:07:43,950 but that just looked like more the same to me. 1531 01:07:44,150 --> 01:07:45,290 [Chris] And here's the issue. 1532 01:07:45,490 --> 01:07:47,460 We've already got 10 teams 1533 01:07:47,660 --> 01:07:50,120 who have finished the qualifiers with .500 records. 1534 01:07:50,320 --> 01:07:54,600 It's possible another eight could join this group of 2-2. 1535 01:07:54,800 --> 01:07:58,050 [Kenny] Yeah, and if Tantrum, last year's champs go 1-3... 1536 01:07:58,250 --> 01:08:00,640 Are they really not getting in with the schedule 1537 01:08:00,840 --> 01:08:03,710 that saw them face contender after contender? 1538 01:08:03,910 --> 01:08:04,910 I don't think so. 1539 01:08:05,110 --> 01:08:06,770 We've got a logjam here, 1540 01:08:06,970 --> 01:08:08,670 so someone's getting left out. 1541 01:08:08,870 --> 01:08:10,290 Maybe Valkyrie? 1542 01:08:10,490 --> 01:08:14,080 But, still, 2-2. Way better than going 1-3, right? 1543 01:08:14,280 --> 01:08:15,770 And way better than 0-4, 1544 01:08:15,970 --> 01:08:18,080 - which is where Glitch is sitting right now. - Yeah. 1545 01:08:18,280 --> 01:08:19,430 [crowd cheering] 1546 01:08:19,630 --> 01:08:20,880 [Chris] All right, folks, coming up, 1547 01:08:21,080 --> 01:08:23,190 the moment we've all been waiting for. 1548 01:08:23,390 --> 01:08:25,360 The sophomore juggernauts, 1549 01:08:25,560 --> 01:08:30,190 Riptide could become just the 13th this season to go 4-0. 1550 01:08:30,390 --> 01:08:32,020 But standing in their way, 1551 01:08:32,220 --> 01:08:35,400 the indestructible beast Black Dragon 1552 01:08:35,590 --> 01:08:37,400 has never been KO'd. 1553 01:08:37,590 --> 01:08:39,020 There's a first time for everything. 1554 01:08:39,220 --> 01:08:40,260 Or is there? 1555 01:08:40,460 --> 01:08:42,710 Find out next here onBattleBots. 1556 01:08:42,910 --> 01:08:44,170 [crowd cheering] 1557 01:08:49,270 --> 01:08:50,620 [crowd cheering] 1558 01:08:54,790 --> 01:08:56,080 [Chris] Welcome back toBattleBots 1559 01:08:56,280 --> 01:08:58,150 where we have got a packed house 1560 01:08:58,350 --> 01:09:00,460 ready to see one of the most highly-anticipated 1561 01:09:00,660 --> 01:09:03,030 main events of the qualifying round. 1562 01:09:04,030 --> 01:09:05,150 Buckle up for safety. 1563 01:09:05,350 --> 01:09:07,220 This one is going to be very interesting. 1564 01:09:07,420 --> 01:09:10,740 We've got this season's scariest team, Riptide, 1565 01:09:10,940 --> 01:09:15,050 taking on the unkillable bot from Brazil, Black Dragon. 1566 01:09:15,250 --> 01:09:18,580 Light up the grill because we've got some massive stakes cooking in this one. 1567 01:09:20,820 --> 01:09:22,530 Let's start off with Riptide. 1568 01:09:22,730 --> 01:09:24,260 Now in its sophomore season. 1569 01:09:24,460 --> 01:09:26,080 Captained by Ethan Kurtz. 1570 01:09:26,280 --> 01:09:27,400 The kid talks a big game. 1571 01:09:27,590 --> 01:09:29,500 [shouts] Let's go! 1572 01:09:29,700 --> 01:09:31,640 Talks a loud game, by the way, on top of that. 1573 01:09:31,840 --> 01:09:34,530 So far, its play has spoken volumes. 1574 01:09:34,730 --> 01:09:37,020 3-0. Three knockouts. 1575 01:09:37,220 --> 01:09:39,360 - I mean, can you blame them for being confident? - No. 1576 01:09:39,560 --> 01:09:41,950 I mean, that weapon is hitting so hard. 1577 01:09:42,150 --> 01:09:44,120 Everything seems to be dialed in with this team 1578 01:09:44,320 --> 01:09:46,810 and it's only their second year here atBattleBots. 1579 01:09:47,010 --> 01:09:48,080 You just don't see that. 1580 01:09:48,280 --> 01:09:50,430 In terms of offense, I would go as far as saying 1581 01:09:50,630 --> 01:09:54,770 this is the scariest robot we've seen since prime Tombstone. 1582 01:09:54,970 --> 01:09:56,980 Another big victory tonight would almost certainly 1583 01:09:57,180 --> 01:09:58,500 lock up a top-four seed. 1584 01:09:58,700 --> 01:10:00,980 To me, they still have to beat 1585 01:10:01,180 --> 01:10:02,910 a Giant Nut contender 1586 01:10:03,110 --> 01:10:04,880 before they become a contender, but, either way, 1587 01:10:05,080 --> 01:10:07,640 this is a team no one wants to see come tournament time. 1588 01:10:07,840 --> 01:10:10,360 [Chris] And standing in the way of their perfect season 1589 01:10:10,560 --> 01:10:15,120 is Julio Cortez and the bot that does not die, Black Dragon. 1590 01:10:15,320 --> 01:10:16,840 And again, they're just one fight away 1591 01:10:17,040 --> 01:10:18,670 from tying aBattleBots record. 1592 01:10:18,870 --> 01:10:20,500 But credit to the schedule makers 1593 01:10:20,700 --> 01:10:22,950 because I'm not sure there's a team on the planet 1594 01:10:23,150 --> 01:10:26,770 who has a better chance at testing their streak than Riptide. 1595 01:10:26,970 --> 01:10:29,290 [Kenny] Yeah, Black Dragon's philosophy has always been about 1596 01:10:29,490 --> 01:10:30,950 outlasting their opponent. 1597 01:10:31,150 --> 01:10:32,080 And it's worked. 1598 01:10:32,280 --> 01:10:34,980 They're top 10 for wins since 2019, 1599 01:10:35,180 --> 01:10:36,640 which was their rookie season. 1600 01:10:36,840 --> 01:10:38,710 And tonight, forget surviving, 1601 01:10:38,910 --> 01:10:41,020 if they can take down Riptide, 1602 01:10:41,220 --> 01:10:43,950 it would send shockwaves through our fans' fantasy brackets 1603 01:10:44,150 --> 01:10:46,910 and could land them a top-10 seed. 1604 01:10:47,110 --> 01:10:50,600 [Chris] So, you've got this amazing weapon that Riptide's been running 1605 01:10:50,800 --> 01:10:53,600 against the immovable force that just doesn't die. 1606 01:10:53,800 --> 01:10:54,910 How's this gonna play out? 1607 01:10:55,110 --> 01:10:57,050 [Kenny] Well, for the first time this season, 1608 01:10:57,250 --> 01:10:59,190 the Brazilians are running their egg disc 1609 01:10:59,390 --> 01:11:01,260 which is heavier and has better reach. 1610 01:11:01,460 --> 01:11:02,740 But, as we've seen, 1611 01:11:02,940 --> 01:11:05,810 Riptide's weapon can end your night in one shot 1612 01:11:06,010 --> 01:11:07,880 and that means there's a ton of pressure 1613 01:11:08,080 --> 01:11:10,330 on Black Dragon driver Gabriel Bertozzi. 1614 01:11:10,530 --> 01:11:13,150 Riptide's one weakness is maneuverability 1615 01:11:13,350 --> 01:11:15,150 and Black Dragon does have the edge 1616 01:11:15,350 --> 01:11:16,740 when it comes to horsepower. 1617 01:11:16,940 --> 01:11:18,460 If Gabriel can get around to the sides 1618 01:11:18,660 --> 01:11:20,260 and keep Riptide off balance, 1619 01:11:20,460 --> 01:11:21,680 we could see an upset. 1620 01:11:23,510 --> 01:11:24,530 What's gonna happen? 1621 01:11:24,730 --> 01:11:26,480 Ah, let's get to it! Faruq? 1622 01:11:27,270 --> 01:11:28,310 [crowd cheering] 1623 01:11:33,650 --> 01:11:35,260 [Faruq] Ladies and gentlemen, 1624 01:11:35,460 --> 01:11:36,770 are you ready? 1625 01:11:36,970 --> 01:11:37,890 [crowd cheering] 1626 01:11:41,370 --> 01:11:45,020 It's time for the main event! 1627 01:11:45,220 --> 01:11:46,240 [crowd cheering] 1628 01:11:47,790 --> 01:11:49,030 [siren blaring] 1629 01:11:52,750 --> 01:11:53,890 [crowd cheering] 1630 01:11:57,340 --> 01:11:59,150 [Faruq] In the red square, 1631 01:11:59,350 --> 01:12:02,050 this fighter's owners might all be Brazilian, 1632 01:12:02,250 --> 01:12:05,530 but he assassinates bots like a mobster Sicilian. 1633 01:12:05,730 --> 01:12:08,600 [mimics mobster] He'll make you an offer you can't refuse. 1634 01:12:08,800 --> 01:12:11,500 [normal voice] Get out of the box now or get ready to lose. 1635 01:12:11,700 --> 01:12:14,050 Kiss the ring of the Botfather. 1636 01:12:14,250 --> 01:12:17,150 It's Black Dragon! 1637 01:12:17,350 --> 01:12:18,340 [crowd cheering] 1638 01:12:20,270 --> 01:12:21,440 Yeah! 1639 01:12:22,580 --> 01:12:23,980 Let's go! 1640 01:12:24,180 --> 01:12:26,430 [Chris] Coming out for career fight number 25 1641 01:12:26,630 --> 01:12:27,980 and this one's special. 1642 01:12:28,180 --> 01:12:30,640 Captain Julio Cortez to the right of the bot. 1643 01:12:30,840 --> 01:12:34,120 Driver, Gabriel Bertozzi, the blond guy at the back. 1644 01:12:34,320 --> 01:12:36,950 They got a tiny margin of error for tonight, right, Kenny? 1645 01:12:37,150 --> 01:12:38,530 [Kenny] Yeah, which is why they've added 1646 01:12:38,730 --> 01:12:41,460 those small wedges on the robot's sides. 1647 01:12:41,660 --> 01:12:42,640 They know, to win, 1648 01:12:42,840 --> 01:12:44,500 they'll have to take a few shots. 1649 01:12:44,700 --> 01:12:47,950 Those wedges should help feed Riptide into their weapon 1650 01:12:48,150 --> 01:12:49,600 when they do go head-to-head. 1651 01:12:49,800 --> 01:12:50,720 [crowd cheering] 1652 01:12:52,930 --> 01:12:54,740 [Faruq] In the blue square, 1653 01:12:54,940 --> 01:12:56,500 most of the members on this team 1654 01:12:56,700 --> 01:12:58,150 are part of Gen Z. 1655 01:12:58,350 --> 01:12:59,880 But I'm totally cool, too. 1656 01:13:00,080 --> 01:13:01,400 Here, check it out and see. 1657 01:13:01,590 --> 01:13:03,120 A highkey stand for this bot fam. 1658 01:13:03,320 --> 01:13:04,460 This thing definitely slaps. 1659 01:13:04,660 --> 01:13:05,810 This weapon just hits different. 1660 01:13:06,010 --> 01:13:08,150 It passes the vibe check. That's no cap. 1661 01:13:08,350 --> 01:13:10,290 Call it a BattleBot, their drip ain't sus. 1662 01:13:10,490 --> 01:13:12,330 See, I can relate to these teams. 1663 01:13:12,530 --> 01:13:14,190 No, I'm just kidding. I Googled all this. 1664 01:13:14,390 --> 01:13:16,120 [chuckling] I have no idea what it means. 1665 01:13:16,320 --> 01:13:19,330 Give it up for Riptide! 1666 01:13:19,530 --> 01:13:20,440 [crowd cheering] 1667 01:13:23,030 --> 01:13:25,430 Whoo! 1668 01:13:25,630 --> 01:13:28,710 [Chris] That is Riptide electronics guru Zak Hassanein 1669 01:13:28,910 --> 01:13:30,740 and another teammate's little sister 1670 01:13:30,940 --> 01:13:32,980 leading out this undefeated squad. 1671 01:13:33,180 --> 01:13:35,670 And they really wanna be the first team 1672 01:13:35,870 --> 01:13:37,530 to knock out Black Dragon, Kenny. 1673 01:13:37,730 --> 01:13:39,120 [Kenny] Yeah, but they've got to make sure 1674 01:13:39,320 --> 01:13:42,080 that doesn't distract from the real mission, 1675 01:13:42,280 --> 01:13:45,430 going 4-0 and getting a top seed. 1676 01:13:45,630 --> 01:13:48,400 Let's see if the 20-year-old Ethan can stay on track here. 1677 01:13:48,590 --> 01:13:49,860 [Zak] Let's go! 1678 01:13:50,510 --> 01:13:52,220 Whoo! 1679 01:13:52,420 --> 01:13:53,340 [crowd cheering] 1680 01:14:04,170 --> 01:14:06,670 [Chris] Well, there's an electricity in the air, Kenny. 1681 01:14:06,870 --> 01:14:09,120 You can tell the tournament is almost here. 1682 01:14:09,320 --> 01:14:11,930 And let's see who the builders are going with in this one. 1683 01:14:13,060 --> 01:14:15,080 Wow! That is a surprise to me. 1684 01:14:15,280 --> 01:14:17,020 Viva Brazil! 1685 01:14:17,220 --> 01:14:19,600 [Kenny] Well, no one can match them when it comes to sheer power, 1686 01:14:19,800 --> 01:14:22,710 but there are still questions about Ethan's driving. 1687 01:14:22,910 --> 01:14:25,710 Riptide has still only faced one other robot 1688 01:14:25,910 --> 01:14:28,430 that can really move and that's MaDCatTer. 1689 01:14:28,630 --> 01:14:30,330 I think the pits wanna see if that weapon 1690 01:14:30,530 --> 01:14:32,500 looks as scary against Black Dragon 1691 01:14:32,700 --> 01:14:34,440 as it did against other opponents. 1692 01:14:35,370 --> 01:14:36,410 [crowd cheering] 1693 01:14:38,000 --> 01:14:39,270 [crowd chanting] 1694 01:14:43,410 --> 01:14:45,150 [robotic voice] Robots activate. 1695 01:14:45,350 --> 01:14:46,410 [crowd cheering] 1696 01:14:47,340 --> 01:14:49,020 All right, well, playoff seeding 1697 01:14:49,220 --> 01:14:50,840 and a spot in the pantheon of the sport 1698 01:14:51,040 --> 01:14:53,050 are both on the line here. 1699 01:14:53,250 --> 01:14:56,880 Can the Brazilians match Bite Force's durability, 1700 01:14:57,080 --> 01:15:00,330 or will Riptide slay the dragon and remain perfect? 1701 01:15:00,530 --> 01:15:03,050 It's history in the making 1702 01:15:03,250 --> 01:15:06,640 when we return onBattleBots! 1703 01:15:06,840 --> 01:15:07,890 [crowd cheering] 1704 01:15:14,000 --> 01:15:16,460 [Chris] It was a fight that changed the sport forever. 1705 01:15:16,660 --> 01:15:18,770 [Kenny] Huge hits by both teams! 1706 01:15:18,970 --> 01:15:20,810 [Chris] How about this shot by Minotaur? 1707 01:15:21,010 --> 01:15:21,880 That's awesome! 1708 01:15:22,080 --> 01:15:23,500 A back-and-forth brawl 1709 01:15:23,700 --> 01:15:26,810 that sent shockwaves through theBattleBots universe. 1710 01:15:27,010 --> 01:15:29,840 [Kenny] Witch Doctor clearly thinks Minotaur should be counted out, 1711 01:15:30,040 --> 01:15:33,190 Junior de Souza arguing otherwise. 1712 01:15:33,390 --> 01:15:36,360 [Faruq] The winner by unanimous decision 1713 01:15:36,560 --> 01:15:39,030 is Witch Doctor! 1714 01:15:40,100 --> 01:15:41,360 [Chris] And next week, 1715 01:15:41,560 --> 01:15:43,860 it's the rematch everyone's waited a year for. 1716 01:15:45,000 --> 01:15:46,330 In the dramatic conclusion 1717 01:15:46,530 --> 01:15:49,080 of the World Championship VII qualifiers, 1718 01:15:49,280 --> 01:15:51,400 the bull from Brazil 1719 01:15:51,590 --> 01:15:53,100 and the voodoo children 1720 01:15:54,130 --> 01:15:56,710 both enter the arena undefeated 1721 01:15:56,910 --> 01:15:58,460 and are on a collision course 1722 01:15:58,660 --> 01:16:00,480 for the number one overall seed. 1723 01:16:01,580 --> 01:16:04,080 It's a chance to close a chapter... 1724 01:16:04,280 --> 01:16:07,600 [Faruq] The winner is Witch Doctor! 1725 01:16:07,800 --> 01:16:09,360 [Chris] ...and move one step closer 1726 01:16:09,560 --> 01:16:11,620 to hoisting the Giant Nut. 1727 01:16:15,200 --> 01:16:16,200 [crowd cheering] 1728 01:16:19,960 --> 01:16:21,260 [Chris] We are back onBattleBots 1729 01:16:21,460 --> 01:16:23,580 where we've got a main event for the ages. 1730 01:16:24,200 --> 01:16:25,600 2-1 Black Dragon 1731 01:16:25,800 --> 01:16:27,500 is trying to tie the record for most fights 1732 01:16:27,700 --> 01:16:29,980 without getting knocked out. 1733 01:16:30,180 --> 01:16:32,770 But to do that, they'll have to survive three minutes 1734 01:16:32,970 --> 01:16:36,120 with a stone-cold killer, Riptide, 1735 01:16:36,320 --> 01:16:37,710 who, oh yeah, also has a chance 1736 01:16:37,910 --> 01:16:40,270 at finishing the qualifiers undefeated. 1737 01:16:44,370 --> 01:16:45,510 [crowd cheering] 1738 01:16:55,060 --> 01:16:57,950 [crowd chanting] Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight... 1739 01:16:58,150 --> 01:17:00,460 [Chris] What happens when an immovable object 1740 01:17:00,660 --> 01:17:02,460 meets an unstoppable force? 1741 01:17:02,660 --> 01:17:04,260 We're about to find out. 1742 01:17:04,460 --> 01:17:05,340 [crowd cheering] 1743 01:17:06,200 --> 01:17:07,170 [buzzer blaring] 1744 01:17:09,650 --> 01:17:11,020 [Chris] Let the bot battle begin! 1745 01:17:11,220 --> 01:17:12,290 [crowd cheering] 1746 01:17:12,490 --> 01:17:13,910 [Chris] Riptide with that massive weapon... 1747 01:17:14,110 --> 01:17:15,500 - [metal crashing] - [Chris exclaims] 1748 01:17:15,700 --> 01:17:18,430 [Chris] ...sends Black Dragon all the way across the arena 1749 01:17:18,630 --> 01:17:20,020 and staying on him, Kenny! 1750 01:17:20,220 --> 01:17:21,950 [indistinct chatter] 1751 01:17:22,150 --> 01:17:23,880 [Kenny] Yeah, Riptide sends a message immediately. 1752 01:17:24,080 --> 01:17:25,500 [laughing] Oh! 1753 01:17:25,700 --> 01:17:28,770 No one's been able to escape the wrath of this weapon. 1754 01:17:28,970 --> 01:17:30,150 Keep close! Push him to the wall. 1755 01:17:30,350 --> 01:17:32,050 - Yeah! - [crowd exclaiming] 1756 01:17:32,250 --> 01:17:34,500 - [Kenny] Oh, no! - [Chris] Oh, the lights are shattering! 1757 01:17:34,700 --> 01:17:35,740 [Kenny] Oh, boy. 1758 01:17:35,940 --> 01:17:37,600 [Chris] Bits of Black Dragon being-- 1759 01:17:37,800 --> 01:17:39,910 - Oh, my... Whoa! - [metal crashing] 1760 01:17:40,110 --> 01:17:41,430 Don't let up. Don't let up. 1761 01:17:41,630 --> 01:17:44,710 [Chris] The entire bot going in the flywheel as well. 1762 01:17:44,910 --> 01:17:46,400 - [Kenny] Riptide just so powerful. - [Chris] Oh! 1763 01:17:46,590 --> 01:17:47,530 [Kenny] Black Dragon... 1764 01:17:47,730 --> 01:17:49,020 - [Chris] Whoa! - Yes! 1765 01:17:49,220 --> 01:17:52,190 [Kenny] ...hasn't had one shot here in this fight. 1766 01:17:52,390 --> 01:17:56,640 [Chris] Unbelievable work by the 3-0 Riptide so far. 1767 01:17:56,840 --> 01:17:59,330 If you've got any tricks left, you've got 20 seconds. 1768 01:17:59,530 --> 01:18:00,840 [Chris] It's impossible! 1769 01:18:01,040 --> 01:18:03,150 The Black Dragon's not moving, Kenny! 1770 01:18:03,350 --> 01:18:04,770 [Kenny] Yeah, this is gonna be a knockout. 1771 01:18:04,970 --> 01:18:07,260 Goodness. Riptide, what a performance. 1772 01:18:07,460 --> 01:18:08,980 Ten, nine, eight... 1773 01:18:09,180 --> 01:18:11,840 [Chris] For the first time in 25 fights, 1774 01:18:12,040 --> 01:18:15,020 Black Dragon is on the wrong end of a KO! 1775 01:18:15,220 --> 01:18:16,880 ...one, knockout! 1776 01:18:17,080 --> 01:18:18,460 - Let's go! Let's go! - [crowd cheering] 1777 01:18:18,660 --> 01:18:20,080 [Chris] Riptide remains undefeated 1778 01:18:20,280 --> 01:18:22,120 and has to be taken seriously 1779 01:18:22,320 --> 01:18:24,460 as a contender for the Giant Nut 1780 01:18:24,660 --> 01:18:26,980 in only a second season! 1781 01:18:27,180 --> 01:18:28,340 [all cheering] 1782 01:18:33,100 --> 01:18:34,860 [Ethan] 4-0, baby! 1783 01:18:36,720 --> 01:18:39,430 [Chris] Well, if there were any Riptide doubters left, 1784 01:18:39,630 --> 01:18:41,950 Ethan Kurtz just silenced them, Kenny. 1785 01:18:42,150 --> 01:18:44,500 [Kenny] Yeah, this fight was over in four seconds. 1786 01:18:44,700 --> 01:18:48,190 And I think Black Dragon was hoping to make Riptide miss there, 1787 01:18:48,390 --> 01:18:51,290 but that massive drum just has such a wide base. 1788 01:18:51,490 --> 01:18:54,840 If it catches one part of your robot, it'll send you flying. 1789 01:18:55,040 --> 01:18:58,030 [Chris] And from there, Riptide did what Riptide does best, 1790 01:18:58,650 --> 01:18:59,910 destroy! 1791 01:19:00,110 --> 01:19:02,050 [Kenny] Yeah, that was absolute domination. 1792 01:19:02,250 --> 01:19:03,460 Look at this! 1793 01:19:03,660 --> 01:19:06,570 Riptide knocked Black Dragon way up those walls, 1794 01:19:06,770 --> 01:19:09,500 even went weapon-to-weapon a couple times. 1795 01:19:09,700 --> 01:19:11,500 Ethan Kurtz just never let up. 1796 01:19:11,700 --> 01:19:15,500 [Chris] So, Riptide, a perfect 4-0 with four knockouts. 1797 01:19:15,700 --> 01:19:17,710 They KO'd the Brazilians something no other team 1798 01:19:17,910 --> 01:19:20,050 has ever accomplished before, 1799 01:19:20,250 --> 01:19:23,950 while Black Dragon falls about two minutes short of history. 1800 01:19:24,150 --> 01:19:25,030 [crowd cheering] 1801 01:19:29,820 --> 01:19:31,530 [Chris] Ethan, congratulations. 1802 01:19:31,730 --> 01:19:33,150 You and team Riptide, 1803 01:19:33,350 --> 01:19:36,670 the first robot to ever knock out Black Dragon. 1804 01:19:36,870 --> 01:19:38,050 [shouts] Let's go! 1805 01:19:38,250 --> 01:19:39,150 [all cheering] 1806 01:19:39,350 --> 01:19:40,260 Let's go! 1807 01:19:40,460 --> 01:19:41,740 [crowd cheering] 1808 01:19:41,940 --> 01:19:43,640 Was that a part of your goal heading into this fight? 1809 01:19:43,840 --> 01:19:45,430 Yeah, man. We were here. 1810 01:19:45,630 --> 01:19:46,570 We were so nervous. 1811 01:19:46,770 --> 01:19:48,120 Black Dragon is a great team. 1812 01:19:48,320 --> 01:19:49,640 Their driving is spectacular. 1813 01:19:49,840 --> 01:19:51,500 They were about to get to our side 1814 01:19:51,700 --> 01:19:53,290 and we had to maneuver very well. 1815 01:19:53,490 --> 01:19:55,360 After that first hit, we got the advantage 1816 01:19:55,560 --> 01:19:56,950 and we were like, "We can't stop, guys." 1817 01:19:57,150 --> 01:19:59,500 If we gave them a second, they could win at any time. 1818 01:19:59,700 --> 01:20:01,080 So we hit them till they were dead 1819 01:20:01,280 --> 01:20:02,740 and we were the first ones to knock them out. 1820 01:20:02,940 --> 01:20:04,290 We heard that trivia all day. 1821 01:20:04,490 --> 01:20:05,710 We heard the trivia all day 1822 01:20:05,910 --> 01:20:08,150 and we were like, "Let's try! We're at least gonna try." 1823 01:20:08,350 --> 01:20:09,430 And I'm so glad we did. 1824 01:20:09,630 --> 01:20:10,710 That was a great fight 1825 01:20:10,910 --> 01:20:12,460 and we're so excited to go into the tournament. 1826 01:20:12,660 --> 01:20:14,020 I'm just, I'm pumped! [chuckles] 1827 01:20:14,220 --> 01:20:15,340 [crowd cheering] 1828 01:20:17,620 --> 01:20:19,080 All right, I gotta ask. 1829 01:20:19,280 --> 01:20:21,080 Do you guys think you should be the number one overall seed? 1830 01:20:21,280 --> 01:20:22,840 [Ethan] I think we should be the number one seed. 1831 01:20:23,040 --> 01:20:25,810 We are the best. 1832 01:20:26,010 --> 01:20:29,880 We have one 4-0 against four very hard teams. 1833 01:20:30,080 --> 01:20:31,910 We have done it in the shortest amount of time. 1834 01:20:32,110 --> 01:20:33,640 We are only a second-year team. 1835 01:20:33,840 --> 01:20:36,430 Our rate of improvement is unheard of in BattleBotshistory. 1836 01:20:36,630 --> 01:20:37,640 I think we're the best 1837 01:20:37,840 --> 01:20:40,150 and most likely to go all the way. 1838 01:20:40,350 --> 01:20:42,080 Ethan, you guys make a very strong argument. 1839 01:20:42,280 --> 01:20:43,290 Congratulations, man. 1840 01:20:43,490 --> 01:20:45,640 4-0 and heading into the top 32. 1841 01:20:45,840 --> 01:20:47,080 - Thank you, guys. - Thanks very much. 1842 01:20:47,280 --> 01:20:48,480 [crowd cheering] 1843 01:20:53,170 --> 01:20:54,400 [Chris] Guys, this is a first. 1844 01:20:54,590 --> 01:20:56,600 Uh, tell us how it feels to be knocked out. 1845 01:20:56,800 --> 01:21:00,600 So, I feel very sad because of that, 1846 01:21:00,800 --> 01:21:04,360 but Riptide is a robot, very strong, 1847 01:21:04,560 --> 01:21:07,960 so, uh, congratulations, guys, for this. 1848 01:21:08,720 --> 01:21:11,670 And I believe Black Dragon 1849 01:21:11,870 --> 01:21:16,000 is one of the most toughest bots in the BattleBots. 1850 01:21:16,650 --> 01:21:18,290 So let's go. 1851 01:21:18,490 --> 01:21:20,220 Let's go to fix the problems 1852 01:21:20,420 --> 01:21:22,020 and continue on the tournament. 1853 01:21:22,220 --> 01:21:23,080 So that's it. 1854 01:21:23,280 --> 01:21:25,500 Thank you guys for the... The... 1855 01:21:25,700 --> 01:21:26,810 - The show. - ...the show. 1856 01:21:27,010 --> 01:21:29,530 And that's it. Let's go. Let's go continue. 1857 01:21:29,730 --> 01:21:30,980 - [Ethan] Yeah, let's go. - Yeah. Yeah. 1858 01:21:31,180 --> 01:21:33,290 - [crowd applauding] - [Julio laughing] 1859 01:21:33,490 --> 01:21:35,460 [Julio] Congratulations, guys. Congratulations. 1860 01:21:35,660 --> 01:21:36,620 [crowd cheering] 1861 01:21:42,440 --> 01:21:45,500 Kenny, for somebody to knock out Black Dragon, 1862 01:21:45,700 --> 01:21:46,810 I mean, that's headline news. 1863 01:21:47,010 --> 01:21:49,360 It had never happened until tonight. 1864 01:21:49,560 --> 01:21:52,190 But for Riptide to do it the way it did, 1865 01:21:52,390 --> 01:21:53,950 I mean, it is unreal. 1866 01:21:54,150 --> 01:21:56,150 Everybody better be paying attention back there in the pits. 1867 01:21:56,350 --> 01:21:57,330 [Kenny] Absolutely. 1868 01:21:57,530 --> 01:21:58,980 When you talk about momentum, 1869 01:21:59,180 --> 01:22:01,120 nobody has it more than Riptide. 1870 01:22:01,320 --> 01:22:02,600 That was a big match 1871 01:22:02,800 --> 01:22:05,770 to show that they can steamroll another top team. 1872 01:22:05,970 --> 01:22:07,910 And I think that pretty much guarantees them 1873 01:22:08,110 --> 01:22:09,640 a top-four tournament seed. 1874 01:22:09,840 --> 01:22:11,080 [Chris] As for the Brazilians, 1875 01:22:11,280 --> 01:22:13,460 well, Bite Force can pop the champagne. 1876 01:22:13,660 --> 01:22:16,400 Not sure that record is ever gonna be broken. 1877 01:22:16,590 --> 01:22:19,640 Black Dragon KO'd for the first time and finishes 2-2. 1878 01:22:19,840 --> 01:22:21,640 They're locked to get in, though, right, Kenny? 1879 01:22:21,840 --> 01:22:23,530 [Kenny] Yeah, and now that the dust has settled, 1880 01:22:23,730 --> 01:22:26,290 we can see that they had one of the toughest schedules. 1881 01:22:26,490 --> 01:22:27,670 But they did probably 1882 01:22:27,870 --> 01:22:30,150 fall out of the top 16 with this loss, 1883 01:22:30,350 --> 01:22:32,670 which means they'll have a tougher first-round matchup. 1884 01:22:32,870 --> 01:22:36,220 [Chris] Okay, so, we are one week away from the bracket reveal. 1885 01:22:36,420 --> 01:22:39,120 Here are the final qualifying records of tonight's teams. 1886 01:22:39,320 --> 01:22:42,400 Let's assume huge Riptide and Beta are in, 1887 01:22:42,590 --> 01:22:45,260 while Glitch, Kraken and Starchild are out. 1888 01:22:45,460 --> 01:22:46,670 Then it gets a bit messy. 1889 01:22:46,870 --> 01:22:48,500 [Kenny] Yeah, and I think a great way to look at it 1890 01:22:48,700 --> 01:22:49,950 is to forget the records, 1891 01:22:50,150 --> 01:22:52,330 which of those other teams could actually win 1892 01:22:52,530 --> 01:22:55,290 not just one but multiple tournament fights. 1893 01:22:55,490 --> 01:22:57,530 Black Dragon and Bloodsport for sure. 1894 01:22:57,730 --> 01:22:59,500 Maybe Mammoth and Shatter!. 1895 01:22:59,700 --> 01:23:01,290 The way the math is breaking down, though, 1896 01:23:01,490 --> 01:23:04,050 there are going to be a handful of 2-2 teams 1897 01:23:04,250 --> 01:23:06,600 who, unfortunately, will be left out. 1898 01:23:06,800 --> 01:23:08,400 [Chris] And here's a sneak peek 1899 01:23:08,590 --> 01:23:10,460 at next week's fight card. 1900 01:23:10,660 --> 01:23:12,980 Big-time seeding implications will be on the line 1901 01:23:13,180 --> 01:23:15,950 with the reigning champs and Whiplash feat. 1902 01:23:16,150 --> 01:23:18,190 We'll also see the undefeated Canadian flipper 1903 01:23:18,390 --> 01:23:20,770 try to finish the qualifiers 4-0. 1904 01:23:20,970 --> 01:23:22,290 And in the main event, 1905 01:23:22,490 --> 01:23:24,400 it is the battle for what is most likely 1906 01:23:24,590 --> 01:23:27,050 the tournament's number one overall seed, 1907 01:23:27,250 --> 01:23:30,360 Minotaur versus Witch Doctor, the rematch. 1908 01:23:30,560 --> 01:23:33,290 And then it's bracketology time. 1909 01:23:33,490 --> 01:23:35,190 So that'll do it for tonight. 1910 01:23:35,390 --> 01:23:38,050 For Faruq, my man Kenny Florian, I am Chris Rose. 1911 01:23:38,250 --> 01:23:40,330 We'll see you next time here onBattleBots. 1912 01:23:40,530 --> 01:23:41,580 [crowd cheering]