Cheesecake takes on Missouri! (SEMO Robot Smash, March 2024)

It's time for some Midwest mayhem! The newly-formed South-East Missouri Combat Robotics group hosted their first tournament this past March, so Cheesecake and I met up with some friends in St. Louis and then headed on out to compete!

The previous version of this video had some editing errors, but you can still see it here:

The tournament is a double elimination bracket. Each fight lasts 2 minutes. You win by disabling your opponent so they can no longer move. If your opponent cannot move, they will get counted out on a ten-second countdown. Even if they can only drive in circles, that is usually enough movement to avoid being counted out. If both robots are still moving at the end of the fight, then the winner is declared by a panel of judges, who score each robot on damage (done to the opponent) aggression (how much each robot initiates the engagements) and control (how much control you have over the fight). Drivers are allowed to tap out at any time during the fight. Drivers may also request one "unstick" if their robot is stuck on the arena.

0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Tournament overview
1:33 - AZREAL
1:49 - Cheesecake vs AZREAL
3:06 - Post fight #1
3:59 - Holey Pokez
4:23 - Cheesecake vs Holey Pokez
6:31 - Post fight #2
7:07 - Fallen
7:24 - Cheesecake vs Fallen
8:41 - Post fight #3
8:58 - HoriVertzical
9:21- Cheesecake vs HoriVertzical
11:53 - Post fight #4
13:16 - Dobby
13:49 - Post fight #5
14:12 - Loser's bracket final
14:41 - Dobby, round 2
17:21 - Post fight #6
17:53 - Results

[polarationmotion]

I already said it on the old edit, but Cheesecake is my favourite Robot in the Ant weightclass, I am already hyped to see what you came up with for the 3 pounds. Great Video and goodluck!

[allenroughton]

I love the way you edit your videos. Commentary during and after the fights really helps make us make sense of things and stay engaged. It's a great format!

[Beupyb]

Alex was a class act at this tournament and even took the time to take photos with my son who adores cheesecake and gave him a sticker. It was awesome seeing cheesecake dominate live!

[tacotatopgnimoclewhsinnifehT]

"Well I did ask for no mercy"
-holey pokez driver

[toaster_]

I gotta say, Cheesecake has the greatest character arc out of all combat rombots I've watched on Youtube :)

[randymeredith]

Not only is Cheesecake a solid, mature design, you simply outdrive most of your opponents. Well done!

[disaliasrivvi]

idk what it is but watching these tiny and relatively cheap robots go at it on a smaller scale is so much more entertaining than the big robot shows

[malcolmmackenzie]

Honestly i love watching your tournaments they are great fun and i like how you explain what happened and changes you make and stuff honestly you deserve many more subscribers this is awesome stuff

[Falinzin]

The slowmo cut of the Dobby fight is just gold, the realization of what just happened on that poor kids face. Hopefully he managed to get his bot back together haha!

Commented too soon! Watched the rest of the vid and it looks like Dobby got a little taste of revenge!

[forceofwillgaming]

Hey it was so awesome to meet you at this event Alex. I hope to get to see you again some day

[mathei]

As i said for the old edit, Cheesecake is becoming more like the Tombstone of antweights.
And again, The Beetleweights are filled with vert drum spinners. So, be innovative and effective with your additions and upgrades.

[skepular]

Of all the robot battle videos this series has the best editing and commentary.

[SpaghetMoonster]

I love the driver of Dobby kept saying that they wanted the fight in the finals, "I want it!" "cmon hit me!" gotta love being down but having the fight in you to want to go down swinging

[darkocelot]

Cheesecake is my favourite robot. I’ve really enjoyed watching his culinary journey eating wheels walls and more. Great editing and design work, I can’t wait to see what you build next.

[cmdrsausage]

Always love these videos mate, something really fun about them, especially having watched your process in getting Cheescake to this point. Looking forward to the next one.

[MrPressingIssue]

Im glad these popped up in my recommended feed. I know nothing of the robot combat scene aside from some old battle bots clips and now your vids. Im hooked on Cheesecake and end very much enjoy your videos.

[atakanatabey]

Hey man just discovered your channel but i really admire the dedication you put into this channel and cheescake! Good luck on the tournament

[michaelkerr]

I love the content you upload its opened my eyes to a whole new world of mini robot warfare and of course I'm routing for cheesecake 🏆🥇 its great seeing the little guy do well

[andyman]

Love your fights mate, I miss robot wars here in the UK man. I can't wait to see your next build. 'Staying tuned for more'.

[Bot_Boys]

This is what I come home to watch YouTube for! Every thing about these are great and I’m excited for the beetle hoping you bring it to June NHRL so I can met you again! And for the beetle you should have cheesecake as the mini bot.