User blog comment:Ethandabomb/Season 1-Ep. 1: Gladiator vs. Karamojong/@comment-5522042-20131208000545

Utter noob's "Are you not entertained? Is this not why you were here?" edges:

Short range-Gladius easily. It weights a bit more, however it's going to be doing a lot more damage because of that. Add in the better durability and longer blade, and the Gladiator is guarenteed to dominate close range. Edge Gladiator

Medium range-This is difficult. The spear is a little shorter and a little lighter, so manuverability is not as big of an issue. However, the trident is made of a more durabile matierial and has an additional weapon, the net. Overall, edge even.

Long range-I believe the sling has a longer range than you listed, however regardless it still is losing out in the range category. In fact...it loses in every category except for weight! Fire rate? Bow. Range? Bow. Accuracy? Bow. Power? Bow. Edge Karmojong

Special-The wrist knife is a cool weapon, however the pugio is more practicle. It's design is more manuverable, it's made of a more durable matierial, and it's longer. Edge Gladiator

Armor-Both have wood shields, however the difference here is that the Gladiator also has bronze armor. The Gladiator's armor is far from Spartan-tier, and doesn't cover the entire body of the Gladiator, however regardless the extra protection is worth it. Edge Gladiator

Winner-Now the Karamojong clearly dominates at long, however once he gets up close he doesn't stand a chance against the Gladiator. The Gladiator possess more durable weapons, a bronze chestplate, and might be larger physically. Finally, the Gladiator has training. Now it's not special forces tier, but I don't believe the Karamojong has training. Thus, I vote for the Gladiator.