CheckMag | Veteran fighting robot Yahoo claims top spot in NHRL 30 lb weight class

With a lethal four inch long ten pound steel drum rotating at a staggering speed, Yahoo had a pretty clean run during the round six qualifiers. The first opponent, Synthesis 30, had the belt for its front-facing vertical spinner ripped out by Yahoo in the first few seconds of the match, resulting in a knockout. Next, after a lengthy three-minute battle full of sparks and stalls, the judges award Yahoo's victory against Red Storm. The victories continue with Yahoo performing a successful KO after pinning competitor Hyperpolarized and blocking attempts to unstick the bot.  However, the streak doesn't last; competitor Warhard XXL brutally throws Yahoo into the air after connecting with its front-facing vertical spinner. Warhard then rips out the back part of Yahoo's frame with its spinner, resulting in a knockout. 

Nevertheless, Yahoo has placed first in the NHRL round six qualifiers. The Cosmos Team veteran, who has been fighting since 2020, battled against four competitors during the mid-September NHRL livestream. Despite being scheduled for six fights, two of the competitors decided to limit the damage inflicted on their bots by taking a forfeit instead. One such competitor is MegatRON, the current number two, who caught on fire during a battle with competitor Hurricane. 

For those unfamiliar with the NHRL, it is currently the largest and most accessible robot combat organizer. They offer a variety of weight classes to compete in and host an annual tournament, attracting people from around the US. For more information on the current competitors and to watch the full live stream, check out the resources below.