And now, its time for our next bout, Blade v Firestorm.

FROM DURHAM, FIRESTORM 1

A typical wedge-shaped robot, with a flipping arm, and a rarely-used rear spike.

FROM SOMEWHERE OR OTHER, BLADE

Surprise semi-finalists of Series 3, a yellow-and-black striped box with a rotary lawnmower blade.

House robots are Sir Killalot and Shunt.

3. 2. 1. ACTIVATE!

And were off! Both robots circle around, looking for an opening, until Blade backs off, gets its weapon up to speed, charges at Firestorm...and does nothing whatsoever! Realizing its weapon isnt going to be much use, Blade runs to the pit release button, then circles around it. But Firestorm is quicker off the mark, and charges into Blade, and flips it! The team are doing everything they can to get the robot back, but theres nothing doing. The end to this battle is coming up fast, as the Refbot trundles forward to bring this sorry sight to a halt. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10! And theyre out! Killalot comes in to have a barbecue of roasted Blade, and finally, into the pit they go. Firestorm, theyre burning through to the quarter-finals.