Um...
just had it pointed out to me by my partner in crime, battlebots IS edited....

they dub the sound on to make it sound better, thats why every hit has that metal twang, even when hitting polycarb.

the visuals are real though, when they show them, I had to laugh when they just gave the results of the semi finals as they were so dull they didnt show them, they were the SEMI-FINALS!!! you must show them...

ah well, guess they thought the fans would appreciate the viewing more than the sport.... oops