Memory Roman GladiatorsVersión en línea Basic facts for gladiators of ancient Rome. por Carrie Newcombe As a young and new gladiator, he surprisingly beat top gladiators and quickly became a fan favorite. The Colosseum Deserted Roman army. Captured and sold back as a slave. Helped 70 gladiators escape. Might ask the crowd whether or not the loser of a fight should be killed. Monitored the fight. Could stop the fight at any time. Might call the fight a draw. Marcus Attilius Animals sometimes fought in gladiator matches. Referee Lions Alligators