An Intense Brawl For The Ages | Jackpot Vs Lucky | BattleBots

It's Robot Fighting Time! SPOILER ALERT if you have not seen the most recent episode of BattleBots Champions II: Prepare for a rollercoaster! This battle swings back and forth, pushing it to a nail-biting Judges' decision. Both teams showcase moments of dominance and defense. BotFans, how did you score it? Weigh in with your verdict in the comments!
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Show Synopsis: With all the thrills and edge-of-your-seat tension of a major sporting tournament, combined with the latest in robot engineering and larger-than-life inventors, BattleBots has viewers of all ages gripped.
In pairs, bot inventors go head-to-head inside the perilous and bullet-proof BattleBot arena, with the aim of destroying or completely disabling their opponent’s machine.
During each episode, we meet the creators behind these awesome machines. From amateurs and super-smart technology students to seasoned professionals who have dedicated their lives to creating the ultimate fighting robot, find out what drives these charismatic inventors, and how they turn their visions into supreme battling robots.
Who will go home with the spectacular BattleBots trophy?
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[@kodoqbesar4301]

Ace is the MVP of the episode. Truly one of the best minibots of all time (although IMO Shaman is the most iconic)

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

Absolutely. It was a great bit of driving by the minibot and, undoubtedly, what won this for Jackpot. Spoiler below. Ace was MVP of their Cobalt fight too. Driver was so terrified of Ace getting under them that _they turned their back on the main bot_ to deal with the minibot.

[@JKSSubstandard]

I think ace just won a tournament at the lower weight classes under the mane Supreme Ruler and is qualified for the national championship at 3 pounds. Ironically the mini bot has its own minibot thats really effective, a flamethrower that melts wheels, belts and armor

[@mangoproductions875]

What about poor little Gassy Cat?

[@toaster_2815]

Yeah most iconic would be Gassy Cat for sure

[@QueerventureTime]

They drive Ace in NHRL under Supreme Ruler and pair it with a flamethrower mini bot - it's fun

[@jordanc8499]

4:53 if you want the actual fight

[@bhanuchhabra7634]

You are the MVP of the day for me

[@tameemkarkuri3858]

Fr bro thanks

[@mccallosone4903]

you hero

[@BanditSurvivorContent]

I like how the Tracer team designed an entire heavyweight robot and now its Battlebots appearance is only remembered for the tracer minibot

[@Crab_cos]

I do remember them saying that the minibot was essential for tracer's strategy so it's great to see it finally pay off

[@purplekey9330]

Tracer probably would've been remembered better if they added a self righting mechanism

[@khandobasuryavanashi6237]

​@@purplekey9330😊

[@Arkios64]

This might be the absolute first time I've ever seen one of the PuLvErIsErS actually do something. Jackpot broke some armor around Lucky's wheels in that first collision and exactly that part seemed to have been bent in by that last hit Lucky took from the hammer, jamming the wheel.

[@typhoon7914]

Watch sawblaze vs tombstone, sawblaze was on tombstone, but it got disrupted by a pulverizer, giving tombstone a chance to spin up again

[@BellyLover06]

It bent Bloodsport's self-righter

[@Durwood71]

Probably the first time I've seen a mini bot be the critical element in a fight. If it wasn't for that initial hit from Jackpot, courtesy of the mini bot holding Lucky in place, Lucky wouldn't have had its wheel immobilized later in the round.

[@jaymorrison2419]

Take a look at todays bonus battle. Ace serves up a shot for the highlight reels.

[@noUGames]

Looks like Jackpot's weapon broke on its own mini bot.

[@Cyberguy42]

I think it broke on the arena wall/floor, but it certainly took out its own mini bot in the process

[@denradford]

Major turning point for Jackpot. That primary weapon took itself and the minibot out in that moment.

[@sapphireeniigma-8027]

@@denradford Said minibot scores another big victory too

[@alexthehunted]

A lucky vs jackpot rematch should be on the cards next season

[@lunamelody2025]

I think what hurt Lucky was this moment right here at 6:35 . They had Jackpot on top, but they were stalling for time. It didn’t look like a pin or a moment of control that would’ve given them control or aggression points. It’s like sitting in the middle of the arena with your opponent on top of you and you’re doing nothing. Also the drive on Lucky was dying at that point, which was almost the 2 minute mark of the match. Now, they did get a pin shortly after, but the drive was already dying, so basically the control they thought they had backfired on them.

[@hotpenguin607]

Interesting analysis

[@lunamelody2025]

@@hotpenguin607 Well, tbf, the way Lucky was just sitting there felt a little off as it didn't look like a pin attempt or anything like that. I almost thought Lucky actually died because it wasn't moving or trying to do anything when Jackpot was on top. If Lucky at least had the front pressed against the Upper Deck wall or at least tried to show signs it was an attempt of a pin and not just sitting idle, then maybe Lucky could've saved themselves a point.

[@deathbyirony7035]

They knew they couldn't move, which explains their hesitation to flip Jackpot: Once Jackpot gets some distance, it would become clear that Lucky was dead in the water.

[@lunamelody2025]

@@deathbyirony7035 Exactly.

[@wristofkings]

Ace was the real MVP this episode, serving up perfect shots for Jackpot and clinching the win twice in a row, but this was easily the closest match of the night. I would not have wanted to be in the judges' panel for this one. Lucky really rallied towards the back half of the fight and managed to land some very effective pins and flips, if it hadn't lost a side of drive I wouldn't have envied Jackpot's chances at a win.

[@irfanalakbar]

The judge is right.. Jackpot has won this battle.. Great fight!

[@parkerbrown9159]

I've seen minibots in show before like Witch Doctor's Shaman and WAR Hawk's WAR Stop, but I think Jackpot's little Ace just eclipsed them both as my favorite minibot in the reboot. Amazing to see Jackpot FINALLY doing well after a very lack luster WC7. Its no WC6 personally, but its a step in the right direction. Great fight BTW! 🎰

[@donbongo-]

every time kenny says "100 pound pulveriser" i smile a little because that thing is so pointless XD

[@Subangelis]

It helped bend on Lucky's armor against it's wheel.

[@TKBomber7285]

The pulveriser won Jackpot this fight so it's far from pointless. It turned Lucky into a crabwalker which counteracted enough of the damage points loss from losing their weapon.

[@donbongo-]

okay fair. ig for points it helps. still it doesnt even dent most bots (and yes i made the comment before i finished the vid lol) they should make it 200 lbs or something@@TKBomber7285

[@Subangelis]

@@TKBomber7285 It helped. Lucky's drive was burning out (hence the smoke) an most likely from the hit's Jackpot did on that side.

[@PyroBear1776]

Lucky has seriously went up the ranks, they went from a robot who got knocked out in every other fight, to a robot who can survive and do good against most of the mid tier spinners.

[@LydCal999]

the integrity of Ace in the strategy of this bot is what makes it so scary. If ace lifts you, it’s easy to slam right where they want to.

[@pr0v3n]

4:51 Fight Start

[@anoskov7820]

4:55

[@nitsik13]

Thanks

[@EchoBuildsThings]

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the fact that Lucky had the end of their flipper removed and effectively disabled, which really didn't help them

[@markdswan]

I was thinking it was odd that it looked like they choose to go into the fight basically weaponless.

[@Spacemanspiff808]

It’s more than surprising, it’s unbelievable that it’s not mentioned by the announcers. What the actual F? Anyone know what was the deal with that?

[@EnoX-1988]

Thx, this bothered me the whole fight. Can't understand the reason. Imo that's the main raison why they eventually lost.

[@mikoonblitz5966]

Im pretty sure they always ave their flipper like that, not rlly sure why

[@jonathanf2392]

This was a very close fight and could have gone either way, but lucky smoking at the end probably swung it in jackpot favor. (When Faruq said "ding ding ding ding ding," I knew jackpot won) A shame to see lucky eliminated, I love flippers and I want to see more of him in the future

[@fridaycaliforniaa236]

4:49 if you don't have spare time

[@alahuakfodac]

Jack could still fight while Lucky lost his senses 😂

[@bigCobaltguy]

Then why didnt they attack lucky at the end of the fight when they were still active

[@THEMOONCHANNEL430]

4:55 LET THE BOT BATTLE BEGIN!

[@mattiatorX]

What a robbery. It's like the whole first couple minutes of the fight don't count because "oops you had a minor breakdown at the end I win"

[@bigCobaltguy]

Exactly what im saying, how many times has whiplash won a fight in the condition that lucky was in at the end, because their opponents weapon, just like jackpots, didnt seem active

[@Fancybirb101]

Me still waiting for Minotaur to come back

[@usdibad6292]

It reached a top finish during World Championship, so it won't be appearing in the Golden Bolt tournament unfortunately. Same with the other teams like Witch Doctor, Riptide, HUGE, and Copperhead unfortunately.

[@PrinceOfMadness]

Along with the other top 8, gonna be next year. Or if MAYBE Vengance in Vegas 2, again only MAYBE

[@classiclyricsofyourfaves5734]

At exactly 7:00 in the video Lucky could’ve stole the win by KO as Jackpot was at a precarious position for a second there and if they did they’d go on to rematch Cobalt but they didn’t

[@InfernoXXXBloodToure]

🃏♦️♣️♥️♠️🎰"Ding-Ding-Ding-Ding-Ding! JACKPOT!"🃏♠️♥️♣️♦️-Faruq Tauheed 😈"You're Out Of Luck, Lucky!"😈

[@DI4L]

what an amazing mini bot. great fight!

[@CalgarGTX]

The pulverizer got bribed this fight, only going on the red robot but not the green one

[@collymorpheous8575]

This needs a rematch

[@jeffb.3174]

the Hammer should have declared the winner

[@Pixel.1003]

JACKPOT AND COBALT UPLOAD WHEN?? that fire was INSANE

[@mercedesjacevedosilva9146]

In BattleBots Bounty Hunters Season 3 (2022)

[@hotpenguin607]

Most effective minibot I've seen

[@crisrima-gs9zd]

If jackpot vs biteforce i will be so worried for biteforce

[@crisrima-gs9zd]

Jackpot looks strong

[@crisrima-gs9zd]

And lucky is idk man i think biteforce can handle him but what if is not? I wish if they fight i wish that biteforce wins

[@ryanamburgy2791]

Bite force is extremely outdated now there’s probably ten to fifteen robots in the field that could beat it now

[@jonlima9897]

I want Biteforce x Riptide or Dearhroll now those are some slugfest along with minotaur

[@Ryu_D]

Thank you for the video.

[@randquadrozzi1280]

Always cheer for underdogs like jackpot

[@theorangesteak]

Lucky will always be #1 in my black heart!

[@OBSidianRaptor]

Lucky did an Eren Jaeger, using Jackpot's weapon against Ace

[@BenEmberley]

Does Farook write those intros himself? :D

[@carlroy1865]

That was safe and effective.

[@2097Pyros]

In the end, I have to agree with Jackpot winning. Jackpot did lose the weapon, as well as the minibot support, but there were clear shots of Lucky's wheelguard bent in enough to affect its drive (and part of that was from a hit from Jackpot), the smoke from Lucky could possibly be internal damage, and in the end, Lucky's weapon wasn't settling cleanly into its housing, likely meaning that it couldn't fire it anymore.

[@lloydzufelt7514]

Please do a show on how they built their robots

[@Turboy65]

Two drive chains is one, one is none. Always have redundancy in your power transmission method from motor to weapon. And don't hesitate to use big beefy drive chains. Even chains with a working load of over 15,000 pounds are pretty cheap.

[@AGuruli]

What is the idea of the mini robot? In some fights I see it.

[@SethiozProject]

i would have voted for jackpot aswell, because lucky got pretty much disabled in the end. if it comes down to having no primary weapon vs no ability to drive, then i think no weapon wins. you can have weapon, but if you can't control your bot, then not much you can do.

[@googlecorn1410]

That’s not all that you should consider when deciding a fight tho????

[@nicholasfarrell5981]

I think the fact that Lucky's weapon was only effective when it was wearing Jackpot as a hat helps me vote against it.

[@googlecorn1410]

@@nicholasfarrell5981 what does that prove???

[@civilianarc9624]

Judges don't grade on that though. it's just pure functionability, and since Jackpot lose it's weapon, there is no way Jackpot wins 4-1 damage, it wins 3-2 and loses control and aggression. Lucky got snubbed hard.

[@googlecorn1410]

@@civilianarc9624 hi civ

[@djstr0b3]

This is a nice fight. But this season is so underwhelming

[@philiphazelton6655]

NICE

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

I freaking love battlebots. It's like sportsball but for smart people

[@Carspotter682]

The Home team known as Jackpot takes the win over Lucky.

[@robertassmaguris8539]

The fight is at 4:54

[@cursed_cats5710]

Supreme Ruler flavored cam lifter minibot, huh

[@mushroom_hatter]

that dam hammmer .. there should be a rule that they cant smash when theres no battle of bots below it ..

[@valentinospagnuolo6998]

Lucky lost The Battle when went under the pulverizer

[@newsgetsold]

This was really the best fight of the week?

[@nickwood9163]

why did lucky go into the fight with a flipper that didn't stick out at all? It never had a chance to actually pull off a solid hit. Good driving on both sides but lucky really hamstrung itself.

[@The_Queen_Chrysalis]

intense brawl for the ages? was really tame compared to most fights honestly.

[@ipushmeo]

the real slowmo.....

[@bobwiegers]

why have a powerful flipper that's too short to use?

[@Atmatan_Kabbaher]

How does anyone have forks that thin in 2023???

[@Makeybussines]

4:55

[@nickybeingnicky]

Jackpot had no reason to win this round.

[@bigCobaltguy]

Exactly

[@bigCobaltguy]

AND, how many fights has whiplash won where they were in the same situation as lucky was and their opponent was in jackpots situation

[@Dysphoros]

Lucky dominated a lot of this match before losing its drive at the end with 30 seconds left. Lucky was chasing Jackpot for longer, often going straight at it. Lucky disabled the weapon of Jackpot and also killed the minibot by getting Jackpot inverted on it. Even though Jackpot lost its weapon, it should have been more aggressive or tried to take advantage of Lucky's dying drive. This is a really close match but I'd actually give it to Lucky. Surprised they didn't appeal. Awesome job by Lucky and Ace, certainly wasn't a robbery though. Damage 3-2 (Jackpot) Control 2-1 (Lucky) Aggression 2-1 (Lucky)

[@lunamelody2025]

50 seconds left at least actually.

[@Dysphoros]

@@lunamelody2025 where did you even pull 50 seconds from?

[@lunamelody2025]

@@Dysphoros I was watching the clock while the battle was going. Plus, the lights flicker whenever there's 1 minute left in the match.

[@Dysphoros]

​@@lunamelody2025 I was watching the clock and they were working fine until 30 seconds. Start of the match 4:55, Lucky's drive dying 7:22 - 7:55

[@lunamelody2025]

@@Dysphoros I thought the drive was dying just after they flung Jackpot off of them 6:54 . Yes, the wheelguard was bent in the front wheel, but the whole side looked like it was struggling to work.

[@BurnitAllGaming]

4:55 FIGHT

[@amyshaw893]

so you have a 10 second countdown without useable movement before you automatically lose... and lucky couldnt move anywhere before the 10 second countdown for the end of the match started. so how were they not counted out?

[@andersbylund2753]

Skip to 4:50 for the fight

[@ryandamon714]

I vote for jackpot

[@WarpMotor]

Forgot to mention mini bot taken out, and no main weapon?? Bad decision 🤣 makes me remember why I don't watch these fights anymore 😔

[@AdamSternberg]

To skip all the boring filler go to 4:56

[@lestranged]

Two against one is allowed?

[@dippyfresh1116]

If their combined weight is 250 pounds then yes

[@khaledneanea1830]

AYOOOOO lucky 👀 like Faze. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@bigCobaltguy]

Im still trying to figure out how lucky didnt win this fight…

[@frednurk5168]

Title is clickbait.

[@turdle837]

Does anyone else find flipper bots like Lucky incredibly boring? Using a flipper is like getting into a fist fight, but instead of using punches or kicks, you just try to tackle your opponent to the ground or throw them off their feet. How exciting, real action going on there. Arent we watching this for destruction instead of just a pushing and throwing match?

[@mikewilson4480]

I thought the crowd was chanting..."let's go brandon!" Lol 😅

[@Mystical13]

wait so what’s the rules on like having mini robots?? wouldnt that be cheating in a way

[@JeffGes]

Yawn... wheel armor that's only strong enough to injure the wheel. Smart... real smart... du-uh

[@civilianarc9624]

So for all those saying that Lucky losing drive is what gives Jackpot the win, this isn't how the judges judge fights, they go by a certain criteria and I think the most important in this fight is damage, Judges don't judge based on how severe or important a part of a robot that's lost is ex. losing drive is more important than losing weapon. They judge the fight based on overall functionability and how it's affected. Losing a weapon and losing drive is viewed as equal and the same, which means Jackpot only wins Damage 3-2 as opposed to 4-1. "3-to-2 score If the apparent level of damage done to each Bot is similar, the Judges have to determine which Bot’s actions created damage with the greatest negative impact on the performance of its opponent" "4-to-1 score One Bot does a substantial amount of damage to the function of critical systems of the opposing Bot, but also takes some damage that reduces the effectiveness of its own critical systems. Alternatively, one Bot does damage that only reduces the effectiveness of its opponents’ critical systems without taking anything beyond cosmetic damage." Jackpot losing it's weapon only allows it 3 damage points, and the rest are locked to Lucky, regardless of what happens to it. Aggression and control are both pretty easy 2-1's for Lucky, Lucky was instigating most of the exchanges and control Jackpot MUCH more. Lost drive doesn't = loss in Battlebots. Maybe it should, but it doesn't, with the way the criteria is designed Lucky handily wins 6-5. Hard snubbed.

[@iriamnarevete7374]

Fastanstico

[@thehardie-boy3090]

I still think Big Dill got robbed in the first round. Jackpot shouldn’t have even been here

[@luckynhlanhlatshabalala2475]

Go Lucky 🎉

[@edgarparedes6685]

Estupendo

[@angienavarro4589]

Excelente

[@deadeye_john]

Lucky should've won!

[@user-hi9ki4gj5e]

Exelente

[@martinwigge7642]

How this could be a Split decision? With 6:5 7:4 6:5 it should be clear or?

[@orlandoestebangarcia6682]

Que bueno

[@nicholascahyadi2770]

Lucky should have won. 3-2 damage for Jackpot 3-0 aggresion for Lucky 2-1 control for Lucky

[@WorldofWoodrow]

There is no way you can give Lucky all the Aggression points when Jackpot and Ace dominated the early fight. Also, as per the judges guide, Lucky’s attacks weren’t particularly aggressive, more controlling, as it lacked Severity and Boldness. I believe the frequency of attacks from Jackpot were more too. 2:1 Jackpot.

[@Dysphoros]

@@WorldofWoodrow ​ What do you mean Lucky's attacks lacked boldness? Lucky fired its flipper at the front of Jackpot a few times and have intentionally went straight at it, being the one chasing most of the time. If anything, Jackpot lacked boldness. Ace came in handy to help Jackpot get good shots in. Lucky may not have use the flipper to do most of the controlling but Lucky was the more controlling. Jackpot and Ace dominated for 30 seconds. Lucky dominated for like half the match.

[@mushroom_hatter]

jackpot lost im sorry .. the bot arena is did the most damage

[@samk4801]

I swear. Year after year every time it boils down to a Lisa verdict, I disagree. Maybe it's just me. Maybe not. She's a weird duck and I think they need to replace her. She just doesn't seem right.

[@bigCobaltguy]

I think its Derek tbh, i have agreed with lisa before, i dont think ive agreed with a derek decision since like 2019

[@WillMaletic]

It’s boils down to her cause that’s how Faruq structures the call out. It could’ve been switched

[@samk4801]

@@WillMaletic Well yeah. But either way she was on the side I didn't agree with.

[@daleolson3506]

Red and white bot horrible design on the weapon

[@anacastillomendoza6084]

Genio

[@robertsherman871]

Title is false!

[@bobloblaw7879]

I'd go see a competition but the 5 min of BS before the battle dissuades.

[@LuisFernandoMartinez-ml7hv]

Bien

[@sthepanieandreavargayaphil1839]

👍💪

[@jamescovan8853]

Mini bots are cheap.

[@proto-geek248]

Never was a fan of the mini-bots. Shouldn't be allowed.

[@Superkuh2]

All of the battle box hammers and screws and such should be removed. The robots are powerful enough now to do damage without them. They just make it unfair.

[@gibaweba]

NOT REGULAR MATCH, CHEATED BY BB STAFF

[@denradford]

I do not agree with the final decision eh 🙄 Great match though!

[@MegaTechno2000]

That was lame.

[@pranaylahore782]

First