User blog comment:Wassboss/Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta: Pablo Escobar vs Al Capone (Rematch)/@comment-4661256-20180515034259

El Alamein's Edges:

 Close Range: Machete vs. Baseball Bat:  I'm not going to say too much that hasn't already been said by others below. Yes, the baseball bat will hurt and can kill, but it really shouldn't come as a surprise that the machete is by far the superior killing tool. Its sharp blade will inflict greater trauma and can cause serious bleeding. (Yes, the bat can cause internal bleeding but this will require a blow to the head to be immediately effective in a hand-to-hand fight. The machete's potential to trigger external bleeding will be just as effective on the legs, arms, and torso as on the neck or head.) Additionally, the machete is considerably more intimidating as a weapon because of its nasty-looking blade, giving the cartel members a psychological advantage in a close-quarters brawl.

Edge: Pablo Escobar

 Mid Range: M1911 vs. Sawn-Off:  This might seem counterintuitive, but the M1911 actually gets the edge. There are a couple of things to keep in mind here. One, sawing off a shotgun drastically reduces its effective range. Yes, I am aware that this fight is taking place inside a hotel, which means there won't be duels taking place at excessive distances, but nonetheless the pistol will be more effective than the shotgun at longer distances, such as down hallways or through windows. Additionally, the M1911's .45 round is nothing to scoff at, so while the shotgun will certainly pack a larger punch if it's used at point-blank range, it doesn't hold a monopoly on stopping power. At the end of the day, whichever user manages to raise and fire his weapon first is going to win, and the pistol is more maneuverable and easier to carry around than a shotgun, sawn-off or not.

Edge: Pablo Escobar

 Long Range: Mini Uzi vs. Tommy Gun:  The Mini Uzi gets the edge over the Thompson. One thing to keep in mind is that the Thompson is rather heavy, so much so that it sort of hampers mobility at 10 pounds (compare this to the Mini Uzi's consideraby lighter 6 pounds). Part of the reason why the Thompson is so unwieldy is not just its weight but also its relatively awkward design. It's not a very egonomic gun. The Mini Uzi is extremely portable and in a firefight in a hotel where people will be ducking in and out of rooms and behind cover, that will be a significant advantage.

Edge: Pablo Escobar

 Special Weapons: Car Bomb vs. Pineapple Grenade:  The car bomb is not meant to be used in a firefight, so obviously it will be very ineffective here. The pineapple grenade is more portable, can be easily deployed in an indoor space, and is probably one of the better weapons Capone is bringing to the fight. The car bomb can't be safely used without fear of triggering friendly fire, especially if it has to be rammed into a hotel's edifice to be set off.

Edge: Al Capone

WINNER: PABLO ESCOBAR

There are a couple of things to keep in mind here. One, I think Escobar generally has the better weapons for this type of engagement. Capone's weapons are big and heavy and loud but they're not necessarily combat practical. (Ironic, considering that was the reason the cartel lost on Deadliest Warrior.) Escobar's weapons are considerably lighter and (with the exception of the car bomb) they will expedite the process of killing the opposition. Additionally, Escobar's men are honestly way more dangerous than Capone's men. Escobar's men are better trained, and even if Capone himself has more "experience" than Escobar, I feel confident that your average Medellín cartel operator probably has more experience himself than Capone's average racketeer. Capone was not a nice guy, sure, but the things he did and the influence he had pale in comparison to what Escobar accomplished. There's a reason for that. Escobar had more money, so he could afford better guys, better weapons, and he utilized them to expand his empire in a way that Capone never could. It follows that Pablo Escobar wins.