For fighting at a distance, a Roman soldier would throw a long ... Up close, he would thrust a deadly stabbing sword called a gladius and they used a large shield called a scutum to protect ...

In Roman law they were known as Infames – which ... The crowds weren’t just offered sword-fighting. The day would start with men, called venatores, fighting wild animals such as bears and ...

Khamzat Chimaev (left) is a dominant force in the middleweight division but Roman Dolidze (right) wonders how 'Borz' would do if he were to fight Dricus du Plessis. [Images courtesy: @romandolidze ...

The Roman Empire was created and controlled by its soldiers. At the core of the army were its legions, which were without equal in their training, discipline and fighting ability. By the time ...

Bloody, brutal but popular, gladiatorial contests are often seen as the dark side of Roman civilization ... be so keen on watching men and women fight to the death. Ritualized, public violence ...

LAS VEGAS – Roman Dolidze is relieved to get one back. At UFC Fight Night 254, Dolidze (15-3 MMA, 9-3 UFC) avenged a March 2023 loss when he defeated Marvin Vettori (19-8-1 MMA, 9-6-1 UFC ...