User blog comment:Matt Hadick/Ultimate Robot Battle Round 5/@comment-68.173.242.179-20130708172638

I don't know why people think Optimus will win due to being able to outhink his opponent. You CANNOT outthink a new type pilot. They are always a few moves ahead SUBCONCSIOUSLY and can do even better if they begin to focus, Amuro is a newtype who is also good at mechanics and computer technology and can combine these talents to bring the specs of his robots up signifigantly, even in mid battle as he shifts performance of his systems to match his opponent's capability. He also has been through more battles against more types of opponents and technology than any other pilot. His whole background is in fighting from a position of poor resources with little to no support against superior forces.

In terms of robot specs, Gundam is actually incredibly versatile as well, able to equip different load-outs of equipment and can even change sets and get fresh armor mid battle. Amuro has also customized the machine significantly to suit his frenetic fighting style and also to allow it to keep up with newtype reflexes.