Robot Wars: The Fifth Wars/Grand Final

The Fifth Wars Grand Final was between the four robots that had progressed through their heats and won at least two battles in the Semi-Finals. There were two Grand Final Eliminators to decide which robots would make the Grand Final, followed by a play-off for third and fourth. Finally, the Grand Champion would be determined in the Grand Final.

Battle 1
Hypno-Disc vs Bigger Brother

Hypno-Disc started by getting its flywheel up to speed and attacked Bigger Brother, but it did no visible damage to its opponent. However, it wasn't long before Hypno-Disc's attacks began to rip huge gashes into the armour of Bigger Brother. Hypno-Disc continued to attack and caused more damage, with bits of metal flying off the shell of Bigger Brother. Bigger Brother attempted to use its flipper, but it had been crumpled by the power of Hypno-Disc's attacks and it appeared to have no reply. However, Bigger Brother managed to come back and began to push Hypno-Disc around in the corner of the arena. Bigger Brother tried to activate the pit release button but Hypno-Disc attempted to block its path and accidentally activated it itself. With the pit open, Bigger Brother pushed Hypno-Disc towards it so it was hanging on the edge, and then finally knocked it into the pit to complete one of the greatest comebacks in Robot Wars history.


 * Winner: Bigger Brother

Battle 2
Razer vs Firestorm 3

Razer started quickly and immediately grabbed Firestorm 3 and pierced through its armour. Firestorm 3 escaped but the attack had left its flipper wedged open and useless for the remainder of the battle. Firestorm 3 then went on the attack, driving up onto the wedge of Razer, who grabbed it once again and reversed into the pit release button. Firestorm 3 escaped and pinned Razer against an arena angle grinder, but it was nudged free by Refbot. Razer grabbed its opponent once again but Firestorm 3 was able to push Razer and only just missed pushing it into the pit. Firestorm 3 continued to attack and pushed Razer into the CPZ, where it was met by Sgt. Bash. Twice more it came close to pushing Razer into the pit and Razer appeared to have trouble piercing through its armour shell. The battle ended with Razer still holding onto Firestorm 3 and both robots still mobile. The judges went into the arena to examine the robots for damage and said it was the closest battle they'd ever seen on Robot Wars, but they finally went for Razer.


 * Winner: Razer

Playoff
Hypno-Disc vs Firestorm 3

Firestorm 3 started quickly and attacked Hypno-Disc, pushing it around the arena at a frantic pace. Firestorm 3 then opened up the pit and pushed Hypno-Disc towards it, but it was pushing so quickly that both robots went into the pit at the same time. The judges called for a rematch, but Hypno-Disc had suffered electrical problems and could not continue, so the victory was awarded to Firestorm 3.


 * Winner: Firestorm 3

Final
Razer vs Bigger Brother

Razer started quickly and, although Bigger Brother avoided it for a while, it even eventually grabbed hold and pierced through the outer shell. Bigger Brother tried to attack but Razer had a lower ground clearance and continued to cause damage to its opponent. Bigger Brother was unable to get its flipper underneath and hit the pit release button, but Razer grabbed hold of it again and carried it around the arena. Bigger Brother escaped and tried to lure Razer towards the pit, but Razer was having none of it and the decision went to the judges. The judges gave it to Razer, who finally became the UK Champion.


 * Fifth Wars Grand Champion: Razer