We’ve seen some robot vs. robot cage matches, and those were pretty cool. Now we have what’s being billed as the first human vs. robot cage match, and it’s … pretty freaky? We’ve all heard of how artificial intelligence and…
YouTuber Frankie LaPenna faced a six-foot-tall T-800 Terminator-style robot in what is being billed as the first human versus robot cage match. The private event took place in San Francisco on Friday, September 18, 2026, in front of a small crowd of approximately 100 people.
Although LaPenna landed initial punches to the robot's chest and face, the Terminator robot reportedly won the match. The robot secured the victory after landing a front kick that sent LaPenna across the cage to the floor. The event was organized by CIX, who also organizes REK robot-fighting events.
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