"What happens in the Battlebox stays in the Battlebox." Couldn't have put it better. Marco deserves kudos for such a great display of sportsmanship.

@crowickedone4037

Жыл бұрын

Although it'd like to see a battle to complete overload on both sides.

@romanhlohowskyj

6 ай бұрын

I also really admire the humbleness

@1WEareBUFO1

Ай бұрын

Marco is the Man! Daniel is the Bull

Their fight in S6 is the fight that divided the community and responsible for the majority of rule changes this season. This fight told us to distinguish the bot and the builder, as Marco said something along the lines of "We want to destroy Witch Doctor, but we respect the team we're great friends"

@TheSuperPlayer707

Жыл бұрын

Marco it's an amazing person indeed. He it's the real heart of the Riobotz team and you can realize how the team changed their attitude compared to the previous season. Nothing against Junior who did his best, but still not being Marco Meggiolaro.

@zackuattack

Жыл бұрын

Amen brother.

@viguiry

Жыл бұрын

Witch Doctor's Team is cocky. I don't know how many times have I heard them calling the referee for non substantial reasons, while being the one losing (such as "count him down he is not attacking" while they are not moving). It's great that minotaur won, too bad it wasn't a crushing victory.

@kodoqbesar4301

Жыл бұрын

@@viguiry They are not cocky at all. You're mistaking Witch Doctor with Riptide

@sickranchez4742

Жыл бұрын

@@kodoqbesar4301 He's just another salty fan who can't forget last season's controversy. You see them all the time.

i'm glad the production didn't bury this topic, they talked about it and did a rematch. That's pretty cool

@emojack

Жыл бұрын

Agree. It was a good showing of the spirit of this show. People tend to forget it's a fighting entertainment of similar mindset engineers, not a fight between personal enemies!

@N1GHTW4TCH

Жыл бұрын

They weren't able to bury it..

@larsstougaard7097

Жыл бұрын

Just what the doctor ordered

Great to see people from the two teams embracing at the end and showing good sportsmanship. You have teams like this, and then you have teams like Riptide.

@goronimus304

Жыл бұрын

😂

@booyah7415

Жыл бұрын

Just like other reality shows, they can be scripted. There’s producers that told the contestants to play the part of a villain

@Skracken

Жыл бұрын

@@booyah7415 Heard they weren't that great to deal with off camera either. But that's just hear-say so it could be true or not; I don't know

@estudos6491

Жыл бұрын

@@booyah7415 yeah specially in USA TV shows a lot of things are fake, not the competition, but the way they portray the teams.

@radamantgamingnetnoidentif823

10 ай бұрын

Pichula. Porque le dió victoria al otro... Es basura

Marco's speech at the end was the most heartwarming thing I've heard in a while, and it was important for the fans to hear that. Good show from both teams!

@1WEareBUFO1

Ай бұрын

The sound of Minotaur's drum warms my heart as well 🤤

Usually, rematches between top-tiers are done in a blink of an eye. Glad to see this one go the distance. Great final fight before top 32.

@ThatOpalGuy

Жыл бұрын

Yawnfest...

@Superkuh2

Жыл бұрын

This match ended 2 minutes in at 8:00. It only technically went the distance.

@NK-qn6pq

Жыл бұрын

Both bots had serious damage to their drivetrains at this point. Witch Doctor could move normally, but didn't have much pushing power left. Minotaur could push, but it's left side was barely working.

@Warriorcats64

Жыл бұрын

Half those rematches were with Three-time champ Bite Force to be fair.

I died like five times in this battle. It's amazing to see these two finally being capable to fight each other in their prime and with a proper ruleset.

@bami2

Жыл бұрын

Both bots were probably not even at their prime as both bots were kinda already qualified, Witch Doctor was for sure saving spares for the tournament so they weren't running at 100% using repaired parts instead of new ones. Still, what an evenly matched and amazing battle, glad they finally got the crabwalking rules in there because what happened last time was just sad.

@Cobrax_x

Жыл бұрын

​@@bami2I heard Witchdoctor used their post fusion frame and minotaur used their post cobalt frame.

@sickranchez4742

Жыл бұрын

@@Cobrax_x Correct, they said that on their YT channel

@phutureproof

Жыл бұрын

you haven't died once in your entire life lol

@JayPlaysEverything

13 күн бұрын

@@phutureproof I was murdered

Fight starts at 6:10

@timgooding2448

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@anoskov7820

Жыл бұрын

6:15

@ThatOpalGuy

Жыл бұрын

You don't deserve to watch if you skip faruq

@BigFatWedge

Жыл бұрын

F*ck You beat me to it

@Destros2ndone

Жыл бұрын

thx

What great example of excellent sportsmanship by team Minotaur.

Mad respect for Daniel's Masterclass driving

@Olav_Hansen

Жыл бұрын

Both of them did amazing. Daniel showed such extensive knowledge about how much he can turn before the bot lifts, but Mike was able to chase minotaur down a couple times. So many drivers just 'allow' him to disengage most of the time, but witch doctor chased him down several times. 2 great bots, 2 great teams, 2 great drivers and 2 icons for the sport.

This was one of the best fights this season, two hard hitters up against each other and Witch Doctor did a ton of damage to Minotaur even though Minotaur won. There was a few photos of Minotaur posted after the fight and the body is just very damaged all around (even the weapon was damage, it was dented to the point that it couldn't spin anymore), that's how freaky Witch Doctor's weapon is (which was turned up to 75% power for this fight)

@ryanbates3319

Жыл бұрын

Also one of the closest fights in bb history imo. I had damage and aggression tied between the two because they both refused to back down and both were clearly limping at the end. But to me Minotaur won control, so I agree with the JD, but what a excellent and close fight

As always the sportsmanship on display at BattleBots is one of the major highlights for me. Minotaur’s captain going in for the hug at 11:16, the respect shown in a moment of triumph. Stellar on all accounts, well done all.

I love how you can barely hear anything over Minotaur's drum

@RodrigoM3llo

27 күн бұрын

Like a jet engine engaging full afterburner

Amazing fight, definitely one of the closest this season. I have these two fighting in the finals for my bracket predictions.

@TheSuperPlayer707

Жыл бұрын

I have riptide and Minotaur instead and I'm not surprised they are number 1 and 2 seed respectively. I think Witch Doctor, much like Endgame, doesn't has anything much to do against high reach/dense drum spinners. Actually, I think any of the forked bots has a chance against that kind of spinners. But wedged ones or those with heavy forks (like Sawblaze) does it.

@Cobrax_x

Жыл бұрын

​@@TheSuperPlayer707I have riptide beating endgame after significant damage to their drum, riptide shattered their weapon bearings frequently last year and may not be in top condition when facing Witchdoctor. Whilst I have Witchdoctor having minimal damage after fighting jackpot and claw viper.

@TheSuperPlayer707

Жыл бұрын

@@Cobrax_x well, to me that weapon failures in 2021 by part of Riptide were because are the rookie classic problems. I do not see them breaking this year. They look a lot reliable right now and after looking endgame in the ripperoni fight I think a good hit it's enough to breaking them. They may be powerful but to me never let of looking fragile without their wedge. The most of their fights they win because they doesn't receive damage, but their looses are most because a good hit that shaken their internals enough to make them not working properly. Just take a look on their bloodsport fight or even on their Hydra win where a single flip was enough to compromise their driving. In the other hand, I agree Witch Doctor still having a strong chance to defeat Riptide. Mike's driving it's amazing and the mobility of the Witch it's also good enough to dodging potential one hit kills by the so called new school Tombstone. Something I don't see with Endgame which his mobility was always limited to sit back and point their weapon until they see an open, because of the obvious risk of being stuck on the floor due their over exaggerated ground clearance.

@MotorsportWeekly

Жыл бұрын

My last two are hydra and end game, with the kiwis winning it all

@Cobrax_x

Жыл бұрын

​@@MotorsportWeeklycan see that too, everyone seems to be sleeping on endgame but they are still a top contender imo, winners of 2020 and champions.

Well done Minotaur. Great battle. Can everyone just forget the beef from last season now, please? Also can't wait for the last 32!

@what-fw5vk

Жыл бұрын

This fight can’t change the past.

@sickranchez4742

Жыл бұрын

@@what-fw5vk No, but ppl need to move on from it.

@Dysphoros

Жыл бұрын

​​@@what-fw5vk You can't change the future if you keep getting stuck in the past

@RennieAsh

Жыл бұрын

We can forget it now that there is Riptide xD

@ryanbates3319

Жыл бұрын

@Sick Ranchez I’m just glad this fight was a classic.

YES! YES! YEEEESSSSSS!! Thank you so much, you definitely read our minds on which fight we wanted!

I’m a Witch Doctor fan but I also hate long forks more than anything so as far as I’m concerned destroying forks gets you points. In the end both bots lost their weapons and had driving issues. If it wasn’t for the forks I would make damage even. Despite only having one functional wheel Minotaur still pushed Witch Doctor around. So they had more control. As far as aggression goes (not counting Daniel’s stare), they were equal. So as much as I wanted Witch Doctor to win, Minotaur destroyed the forks and pushed Witch Doctor around so they won but it was close. I hope they fight again in the semifinals

@phantominway

3 ай бұрын

Yeah team Witch Doctor compromised on their principles of not playing the ground game and it cost them the fight

Viva o Brasil, sendo bem representado nas lutas de battlebots também!!

@ItIsTheLordWhoKeepsme

10 ай бұрын

Sim, mano!!

@joelmapaixaopereira9818

2 ай бұрын

quantos robôs brasileiros tem no batle bots?

@Pedrojorge0077

2 ай бұрын

​​@@joelmapaixaopereira9818 eu não sei. Mas na última temporada que eu vi tinha só a minoutaur e a Black Dragon.

Very classy comments at the end, I'd have shaded that fight to Witch Doctor because Minotaur were crabwalking and lost their weapon, WD just lost their weapon but it was so close.

@RennieAsh

Жыл бұрын

Technically, minotaurs weapon was still working at the end They also removed wd forks, which is a functional part

Battlebots season 7 2023 seeds:- (1) minotaur (2) Riptide (3) witch doctor (4) hydra (5) Quantum (6) huge (7) endgame (8) sawblaze (9) cobalt (10) copperhead (11) claw viper (12) Ripperoni (13) beta (14) lock jaw (15) lucky (16) switch back (17) malice (18) hypershock (19) bloodsport (20) whiplash (21) black dragon (22) madcatter (23) rotator (24) monsoon (25) blip (26) tantrum (27) skorpios (28) ribbot (29) deathroll (30) jackpot (31) shatter (32) fusion Undefeated teams:- (1) Minotaur (2) Riptide (3) huge (4) Quantum

@user-bt5ir8yz4i

Жыл бұрын

Minotaur doing great 👍😃

@jonlima9897

Жыл бұрын

Minotaur is my fav but Bite force is always gonna be a legend

Truly appreciated what he expressed at the end of the video. It's so nice that BattleBots never turned into the pathetic drama mentality of the WWF/WWE wrestling

LOVE Marco's speech about professionalism!! YES!

@TheLvkrijger

Жыл бұрын

Meanwhile on the internet.. lol

@OreadNYC

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

They released the bracket review before this one so I knew the outcome before watching the video. At the least I was expecting a split decision.

@Cobrax_x

Жыл бұрын

6-5 for minotaur by all judges, a very close match.

When these two go at it, sparks fly!

Everytime which doctor fights its always cooking its wepon motor, maybe the team needs to look into that really hard

@lisaeverage9691

Жыл бұрын

I agree. It can last 3 minutes, but after delivering a few big hits its weapon is too unreliable.

@darylcastillo1439

Жыл бұрын

The Witch Doctor builders mentioned they went into this fight using salvaged and damaged parts to save their best ones for the tournament. They had already qualified by that point.

@lisaeverage9691

Жыл бұрын

@@darylcastillo1439 I slightly agree with that, but I don't think they deserved the #3 seed since all 3 wins were against 1-3 bots, and one of those bots actually, in my opinion, won.

@ItsDesca

Жыл бұрын

Witch doctor has a KZread channel and they post after fight commentary explaining exactly what broke and how they’re fixing it to ready for the next match, so if you’re interested in that I highly recommend it it’s pretty cool :)

I like watching that gyroscopic effect in bots with rotary weapons. It feels like something out of this world.

That was a good fight. And man you gotta respect that sportsmanship there in the interview at the end. Cheers to both teams.

Will pushing out Witch Doctor was amazing. Little man had his main character moment right there.

Arguably the 2 best bots in BattleBots

@Cheng-nm4cc

Жыл бұрын

End game, tantrum, biteforce:

Great match. I got the feeling early on that Minotaur would get its revenge, but Witch Doctor definitely gave it everything it could. These teams are legit. Looking forward to seeing them back in the tournament.

Best 2 teams in the tournament I love both these boys and both of these builders. So fun to watch them every time they battle it out.

What a excellent fight. While I didn’t expect both bots to lose their weapons this was still a great fight. And it was extremely close but I agree with the decision

@ericdalhoff3507

8 ай бұрын

THIS is sabotage! I DEMAND a recount!

Uma luta épica, com muita técnica. Vitória merecida do Minotauro. Daniel como sempre mostrando porque é o melhor controlador que existe. Que venham as próximas. E o discurso da vitória, simplesmente perfeito.

@CLHmcCarlim

Жыл бұрын

Eu achei a luta fraca. Esperava mais, pois são os meus dois robôs prediletos, e geralmente eles causam muito dando aos oponentes. Fico feliz pela vitória do brasileiro.

@edugj23

Жыл бұрын

​@@CLHmcCarlim Tanta expectativa sobre a partida, para um "jogo de empurra" na hora da decisão. Não considero que foi ruim, mas pelos comentários, ambos pouparam equipamento visando a fase final.

@mtrivelin

Жыл бұрын

@@edugj23 Pelos comentarios anteriores, ambos usaram seus robos com componentes de combates anteriores, já desgastados. De qualquer forma, achei a luta apática. Minotaur teve que prensar o WD na parede para recuperar o folego e repensar a estrategia, e no fim sairam mancos a assim foram até o final.

@rogerioalencar150

Жыл бұрын

Vocês assistem ao Vivo ou somente o VOD? Queria saber como faz pra assistir ao Vivo

@jonlima9897

Жыл бұрын

​@@rogerioalencar150 acho que tem de assinar o canal deles, tipo ufc

Sou brasileiro e me orgulho muito dessa equipe. Ela representa a garra e a alegria do nosso país.

@basedplants

Жыл бұрын

Nationalism is a disease of the weak-minded.

6:18 The sound of the two weapons spinning is just 👌

witch doctor crew poses before fight just enough to make me giggle, lol

I believe in part also between tantrum and Hydra that change part of the rules of the Arena I believe we going to see these Bots back in the semifinals

@thenuthouse5485

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Hydra hydra got robbed too. IMO They wanted teams with women on them. Both semi final fights should have gone the other way. Hydra got robbed.

Pure CLASS on team Witch Doctor letting the Make-A-Wish young man push the robot out. PURE CLASS!! 👍❤

6:48 I felt that right into my heart I thought that was Heart Attack

Good victory speech.

80% hype, 19% ads, 1% actual battles

7:13 - Get out! Go to the middle! - Daniel: Caaalm down....

6:49 Nice hit by Witch Doctor.

Minotaur is amazing, it's my favorite bot.

THE BATTLEBOTS JUST GROWS. CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE AT WC7. ALWAYS GREAT TO SEE THE WITCH DOCTOR VS. MINOTAUR. WE WANT RIPTIDE.

@rukhtalos8587

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t be surprised if team Minotaur thinks their bot has a score to settle with Riptide.

@KV-1-4

Жыл бұрын

SIU DX

This was actually the fight of the week for once. Amazing what two roughed up bots can still put up a good show. This was so close I believe it was the fact that Minotaur pinned Witch Doctor against the wall twice that led to Minotaur winner. Though last year's battle and rules change didn't hurt their chances either.

Both bots are 2 of the absolute best and it was not a surprise that it went the distance again! Definitely the best fight of this season so far, both of them are in the tournament regardless!

Would love to see another rematch next season!

"These two robots must be exhausted." Couldn't make it up! 😂😂

I hope the fight will be more exciting!!

Br é diferenciado. Parabéns a equipe.

Very beautiful words by Minotaur!

Gotta give some love to Faruq’s introductions. Man’s next level!

I cant believe anyone is glad Faruq is gone. He was my second favorite part of this competition!

Trying to work out who will win the nut this year I genuinely have no idea

@yonghong4832

Жыл бұрын

for me it is minotaur.

@marshgatelaneposse

Жыл бұрын

@@yonghong4832 I think riptide could upset the field may not win but who knows

their weapons both down pretty quickly on what should have been an incredible match

@thewheeliain

Жыл бұрын

I think we will see this more and more as the power in the batteries and the motors increases so much every year.

@ryanamburgy2791

Жыл бұрын

they were using spares. Its like when the bucks and the nuggets play at the very end of the nba season and start their backups

Very tense main event, closer than expected, did not expect those counter shot from witch doctor. A shame that second half of fight both bots were weaponless and struggling to drive, but nevertheless minotaur prevailed and got the #1 seed

@beauottenbreit7992

Жыл бұрын

I like them but I don't think they should get the #1 seed. Top 4 easily but I like Riptide for the #1, no contest.

@jonathanf2392

Жыл бұрын

@@beauottenbreit7992 Riptide hasn't had the toughest schedule of all. He got a bot who went 0-4, a mid tier madcatter, captain shrederator which let's be honest that was a gimme win, and black dragon is a good bot as well. Compare that to minotaur, he got the reining champ, ok a gimme win in free shipping, a legendary spinner who absolutely wrecks his opponents, and 3-0 runner up of a beast herself. Pedigree also matters (which I think is why shatter somehow snuck in) and minotaur with his past success gave him the edge over riptide

@233Deadman

Жыл бұрын

@@beauottenbreit7992 Let me illustrate why the difference is there in terms of strength of schedule. Take all four opponents of each robot, and have a win on their schedules be +1, a loss be -1 Minotaur comes out at a strength score from that of 0, their opponents overall breaking even on wins and losses. Riptide comes in at -6, showing that they had an easy time of it. The only strength of schedule score coming in lower than Riptide in the Ro32 is HUGE at -8, whilst the -6 level is shared by Quantum, Claw Viper, Beta and Switchback.

@timp2751

Жыл бұрын

Seems both teams were holding back spares for the tournament so probably behind the apparent lower weapon durability in this fight. (eg compare the minotaur vs cobalt where they took nastier hits and still running the weapon to the end) Both aware they were getting top 4, doesn't really matter beyond that. If anything, of the top 4, riptide has the easiest first match.

@Cobrax_x

Жыл бұрын

​@@timp2751maybe easiest first, but I feel like riptides quadrant is way too loaded with top tier bots.

Minotaur, well known anti-fork artist

Witch Doctor turned into Wimp Doctor. Their driver didn't want to scratch his expensive robot

Witch doctor had mobility issues for the whole match

Ima need yall to make a battle bots game fr. Talkin customizable bots, upgrades, cosmetics, no pay-to-win, competitive modes etc. would make a killing

@beardedkuriboh6726

Ай бұрын

there's a ps2 game for robot wars (similar show) called arenas of destruction

Witch Doctor has always been laid back with a Great outlook at having the sportsmanship that is a roll model for everyone! Period! What can I say? actions speak louder than anything else.

I didn't expect this minotaur 😢

@mgtowdarrelldundee8643

Жыл бұрын

Yes seems Minotaur was off wasn't honest 100% game that fight I think the best fight for Minotaur was against Cobalt but knowing Daniel he's saving his best moves for the semi-finals

@Aman_55

Жыл бұрын

Yes bro I want to see destruction of other robot I'm biggest fan of monitor from india🇮🇳🤍🤍

@ryanbates3319

Жыл бұрын

@MGTOW DARRELLDUNDEE Minotaur was using damaged parts from the cobalt fight which is probably why it looked kinda hurt. Same with Witch Doctor who I think we’re using parts from the fusion fight

It's quite addictive this battlebot business

Marco is the good Battlebot guy, Daniel is a different kind of Battlebot guy. (reference to the old cop series, 'The Shield'.)

Minotauro vs witch doctor 2021 🤯,minotauro vs witch doctor 2023 👍

Epic!!!

My guilty secret is thinking I can take on Minotaur and Witch Doctor at once if I were in Battlebots.

@Cobrax_x

Жыл бұрын

I mean, of you were in their you could fight both of them at once, you would just lose.

@ItsDesca

Жыл бұрын

I mean I doubt their drivers would turn on the weapons and drive full force at a human in the box so yeah I think you’re right

@Cobrax_x

Жыл бұрын

@@ItsDesca don't think any driver would.

Mad respect for the Minotaur guy for that speech at the end.

Interesting to watch that last minute or so, both limping and unable to really fight, but working to do what they can before the clock runs out.

Looked like Ali vs Frasier with these heavyweights.

That guy... Great gamer. I love him

Minotaur is the monster of battlebox! Its wan fatal bot!

Witch Doctor wants to spawn those forks

This battle was really tight.

"The gold standard" Cant wait for Championship VIII

Unanimous? This was a close and nice battle.

RioBotz and Minotaur for the Giant Nut 🥇🥇🥇🥇🏆🏆

I don't know what the rules are, but WD threw MINO around many times and in the end seemed to be in a better state than MINO, who could not drive very well...

6:49 shot by witch doctor was incane 😂

My two favorites, last time they went head to head was... But BATTLEBOTS FOR LIFE

minotaur was aggressive but I think you can see that there was still about 1 minute left and you can see that minotaur was only working with 1 wheel and that could give a ko count, because for better or worse Witch Doctor was walking normally!! but it was an excellent fight congratulations to both !! two king bots :D

@stevedavidson5038

Жыл бұрын

They changed the rules this season cause of the controversy in their last fight. Now any movement (even with only one wheel) counts as being active, and only being completely stationary enacts a countdown. If they didn't change the rules, Witch Doctor would have won again.

@JoanaAraujoTV

Жыл бұрын

@@stevedavidson5038 ok ;)

Brasileiro com muito Orgulho ❤🇧🇷

That is a great speech

Gee KZread how about another 4 commercials in this video to completely ruin the experience?

" White Line Fever ". That's Sport That's Life.

I just love the intros

6:47 was almost a textbook perfect hit...

Ladies & gentlemen the 3 judges at arenaside have turned in a 26-19 decision for the red square, MINOTAUR!

We love Andrea…… …. and Mike

Minatour driver was very rude before. What happened? He looked respectful here.

Still waiting for riptide to get a taste of their own medicine.

@233Deadman

Жыл бұрын

Riptide hasn't really faced any of the big top teir bots yet this season. Sooner or later in the bracket that's going to change, and they we'll see what they're really made of. Personally have them going out to End Game in the QFs by my bracket prediction.

@Cheng-nm4cc

Жыл бұрын

@@233Deadman Minotaur and tantrum can also do the job.

rob by jury.. can't they see minatur flying to the edge of arena

that was a good fight! I honestly couldn't tell at the end who had the upper hand, minotaur had the control?!? but which doctor I think landed the hardest hits. Fantastic driving by both teams. minotaur the control bot just tastes wierd.

Wasn't it this fight that brought a huge boost in battlebot viewership on youtube? I remember the only way to actually watch the fights were via third party channels at the time.

11:11 His eyebrow ramping up 😆😆😆

WHAT DID THE JUDGES SEE... BUT THE WITCH DOCTOR WON!!

They should hire these guys to clear out dangerous tunnels in various places around the world.

Heh, Witch Doctor even tried playing possum with their weapon motors. After they spun but had no energy left in them, they kept them powered down until 3sec remaining. Puff of blue smoke from the top of the bot then was them trying to spin the weapon one last time to show it as working. Good try, but that's not the good smoke.

@RennieAsh

Жыл бұрын

Both teams did that, but only one succeeded :)

Surprising ending. Both lost the weapon, but only one lost mobility...

@Nvenom8.

Жыл бұрын

We didn't get to see the exact breakdown, but based on all judges being 6-5, it's probably even damage, even aggression, control to Minotaur for the pins. Alternately, both effectively lost a wheel and their weapons, but only Witch Doctor lost its forks. Both were mobile enough at the end to drive back into their squares, even if Minotaur was limping more.

@ralphh6571

Жыл бұрын

From what I saw witch doctor was the clear winner don't know what the judges saw