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* 1 Season 1
o 1.1 Episode 1: Apache vs Gladiator
o 1.2 Episode 2: Viking vs Samurai
o 1.3 Episode 3: Spartan vs Ninja
o 1.4 Episode 4: Pirate vs Knight
o 1.5 Episode 5: Yakuza vs Mafia
o 1.6 Episode 6: Green Beret vs Spetsnaz
o 1.7 Episode 7: Shaolin Monk vs Māori Warrior
o 1.8 Episode 8: William Wallace vs Shaka Zulu
o 1.9 Episode 9: IRA vs Taliban
o 1.10 Back for Blood special
+ 1.10.1 Ancient match
+ 1.10.2 Modern match
* 2 Season 2
o 2.1 Episode 10: SWAT vs. GSG 9
o 2.2 Episode 11: Attila the Hun vs. Alexander the Great
o 2.3 Episode 12: Jesse James vs. Al Capone
o 2.4 Episode 13: Aztec Jaguar vs. Zande Warrior
o 2.5 Episode 14: Nazi Waffen-SS vs. Viet Cong
o 2.6 Episode 15: Roman Centurion vs. Rajput Warrior
o 2.7 Episode 16: Somali Pirates vs. Medellín Cartel
o 2.8 Episode 17: Persian Immortal vs. Celt
o 2.9 Episode 18: KGB vs. CIA
o 2.10 Episode 19: Vlad The Impaler vs. Sun Tzu
o 2.11 Episode 20: Ming Warrior vs. Musketeer
o 2.12 Episode 21: Comanche vs. Mongol
o 2.13 Episode 22: Navy SEAL vs. Israeli Commando
* 3 References
* 4 External links

[edit] Season 1

Deadliest Warrior premiered on April 7, 2009.[1] Nine one-hour episodes of the show were produced for Season 1.[2] Season 1 was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 11, 2010.[citation needed]
[edit] Episode 1: Apache vs Gladiator

Apache team: Alan Tafoya (Jicarilla Apache and World Champion Knife Fighter), Snake Blocker (Lipan Apache and United States Army Combat Instructor)
Apache weapons: Tomahawk, Knife, Bow and Arrow, War Club

Gladiator team: Chris Torres (Ancient Weapons Specialist), Steven Dietrich (Gladiator Combat Instructor), Chuck Liddell (Former UFC light-heavyweight champion)
Gladiator weapons: Cestus, Scissor, Trident and Net, Sling, Sica
Results Apache Kills Gladiator Kills
Short Range Tomahawk 153 Cestus

Scissor
25

25
Mid Range Knife 266 Trident and Net 166
Long Range Bow and Arrow 188 Sling 1
Special Weapons War Club 60 Sica 116
Totals 667 333

* For short-range weapons, the tomahawk was tested against the cestus and the scissor. Two types of tomahawk were tested on a gel head: one made of stone (which tore off the back of the head) and one made of the jaw bone of a horse (which achieved the same result as the stone tomahawk). Iron tomahawks were thrown at wood targets which penetrated deep into them. The cestus and scissor, wielded by Chuck Liddell, were tested on a 400-lb piece of beef. The cestus broke its ribs while the scissor almost cut it in half. A divided panel gave the edge to the versatility of the tomahawk.

* For mid-range weapons, the knife was tested against the trident and net. The knife's versatility was demonstrated when Snake Blocker threw three knives at three targets in under three seconds. The trident, wielded by Chris Torres, was then tested on a gel torso which managed to puncture its heart. The trident and net was given the edge due to its flexibility as an offensive-defensive combo.

* For long-range weapons, the sling was tested against the bow and arrow. Steven Dietrich launched a lead sling shot at 91 mph. The shot was then simulated by an air cannon which drove a lead sling shot into a gel head and shattered the upper jaw. Alan Tafoya, wielding the bow and arrow, fired multiple arrows at a gel torso in quick succession. The edge was given to the bow and arrow due to its superior range, accuracy, and lethality.

* For special weapons, the sica was tested against the war club. Steven Dietrich was able to almost cut off a gel arm with the sica. The War Club, wielded by Snake Blocker, was then tested on two targets: a bare skull and a gladiator's helmet. It completely shattered the skull but was broken against the helmet. The sica was given the edge due to the club's failure.

[edit] Episode 2: Viking vs Samurai

Viking team: Casey Hendershot (Viking Weapons Instructor), Matt Nelson (Viking Combat Expert, Descendant of Danish Vikings)
Viking weapons: Great Axe, Long Sword, Spear, Shield

Samurai team: Tetsuro Shigematsu (Samurai Descendant), Brett Chan (Samurai Weapons Expert)
Samurai weapons: Katana, Naginata, Yumi, Kanabo
Results Viking Kills Samurai Kills
Short Range Great Axe 134 Katana 137
Mid Range Long Sword 175 Naginata 171
Long Range Spear 92 Yumi 114
Special Weapons Shield 77 Kanabo 100
Totals 478 522

* The katana was tested first against three bamboo mats, and managed to cut them all in one clean swipe in under a third of a second. It was tested next on pig carcasses, and managed to cut through two pigs cleanly. Finally, it was tested against the Viking's chainmail, which it impacted but failed to significantly damage. The great axe nearly cleaved its gel dummy in half, but bounced off of a solid samurai helmet in an overhead chop. The narrow advantage was given to the axe due to its greater killing power.

* The naginata proved itself as a quick ranged weapon by slicing a dummy with several quick cuts, taking off part of the head in one, slashing the face in the second, and stabbing the heart on the last. The long sword was very effective, as it made a very deep slash across the back of the head and into the brain cavity in its first strike, impaled it through the neck on the second, and made a final slash across the neck. The edge was given to the long sword due to its killing power.

* The spear was thrown at targets 25 feet away, and penetrated wood targets that were several inches thick. Two spears were also thrown at once, and were capable of the same severity of penetration. The yumi bow was shot at two dummies from 45 feet accurately hitting them. The yumi's accuracy was also shown by shooting out dummy eyes at 25 feet. The yumi was given the advantage due to its accuracy and range.

* The Viking's round shield proved itself effective as a defensive shield and a bludgeoning weapon. A large, 35-pound version of the Kanabo was tested and shattered a cow's femur as well as breaking off a part of the shield, although half of the studs in the club were knocked out in the process. In a comparison of killing ability, the kanabo was given the edge.

[edit] Episode 3: Spartan vs Ninja

Spartan team: Jeremy Dunn (Fight Coordinator and Demonstrator), Barry Jacobsen (Spartan Historian and Weapons Expert)
Spartan weapons: Spear, Short Sword, Javelin, Shield

Ninja team: Lou Klein (Ninjutsu Master), Michael Lehr (Martial Arts Expert)
Ninja weapons: Black Egg, Ninjato, Blowgun, Shuriken, Kusarigama
Results Spartan Kills Ninja Kills
Short Range Short Sword 52 Ninjato 123
Mid Range Spear 210 Black Egg 0
Long Range Javelin 9 Shuriken

Blowgun
0

4
Special Weapons Shield 382 Kusarigama 220
Totals 653 347

* The Ninjato and Short Sword were tested against a ballistics gel torsos. The ninjato was able to cut into its shoulder, but when the short sword was thrust into the torso, it hit the metal rod supporting the torso and didn't allow an accurate reading to be taken. So, they were tested on a pig. The ninjato was able to cut through the pig in two slices while the short sword only managed to cut it up. The edge was given to the ninjato due to its power, lightness, superior range, and quickness.

* The spear was thrust at a gel torso, where it proved to be a devastating blow. The black egg was thrown at a Spartan helmet where it was blindingly effective. The spear got the edge since it could kill the opponent, whereas the egg was more of a distraction tactic.

* Neither the shuriken nor the javelin proved itself effective as the shuriken failed to produce more than minor wounds and the javelin proved to be slow and inaccurate. Another Ninja weapon, the blowgun, was also tested. While it also failed to show great killing power on its own, its speed and poison darts gave it the edge.

* Being a vital part of Spartan combat, the shield proved itself to be a strong defensive advantage as well as a killing blow. When it was tested on a dummy, it inflicted 45Gs, which is instant death. While the blade of the kusarigama was unable to penetrate the bronze cuirass of the Spartan, the ball & chain proved to be able to distract, disarm, and incapacitate the Spartan. Nevertheless, the shield got the edge due to its versatility.

[edit] Episode 4: Pirate vs Knight

Pirate team: Michael Triplett (Pirate Weapons Master), David Hernandez (Sword Fighting Instructor)
Pirate weapons: Grenado, Flintlock Pistol, Blunderbuss, Cutlass, Boarding Axe

Knight team: David Coretti (Army Veteran/Sword Expert), Josh Paugh (Medieval Weapons Expert)
Knight weapons: Morningstar, Crossbow, Halberd, Broadsword, Plate Armor
Results Pirate Kills Knight Kills
Short Range Cutlass

Boarding Axe
25

13
Broadsword

Plate Armor
103

0
Mid Range Blunderbuss 352 Halberd 108
Long Range Flintlock Pistol 41 Crossbow 106
Special Weapons Grenado 198 Morningstar 54
Totals 629 371

* Both swords were tested against pig carcasses; the broadsword cleaved its pig in half, while the cutlass almost managed to do the same. The contest was declared a draw with both showing high killing power.

* The blunderbuss, despite a misfire, was able to put a hole with one of its pellets through a double plate armor layer. The halberd was a deadly and versatile weapon, as it managed to cut up a gel torso's head. However, because of the blunderbuss's power of penetration and concussion, it was given the advantage.

* Both ranged weapons were tested on dummies, with the crossbow bolt penetrating deeply into an unprotected dummy. The flintlock, meanwhile, was able to dent but not penetrate the single breastplate on its dummy. Furthermore, Triplett called his shot but missed, indicating inaccuracy in the flintlock. The crossbow took the win thanks to its killing power, accuracy, and the deficiencies of the flintlock.

* The morningstar proved to be a fast and deadly short-range weapon when it shattered a dummy skull with one swing. The grenado was detonated inside a plexiglass box with several pig carcasses, one having an armor plate. The grenado produced a great blast, tearing holes in the unprotected pigs. However, it failed to penetrate the armor at close range. With both weapons effective, the win was given to the grenado for its concussion, shock value, and shrapnel.

* The Plate Armor was tested throughout the show, being effective against most of the Pirate weapons. The Boarding Axe put a very small hole in a Knight helmet, but didn't penetrate it. The edge was given to the armor for its defense power.

[edit] Episode 5: Yakuza vs Mafia

Yakuza team: Zero Kazama (Actor, Karatedoka), David Kono (Yakuza Descendant/Historian)
Yakuza weapons: Sten, Ceramic Grenade, Nunchakus, Walther P38, Sai

Mafia team: Joe Ferrante (Mafia Weapons Expert), Thomas Bonanno (Mafia Descendant/Historian)
Mafia weapons: Tommy Gun, Molotov Cocktail, Baseball Bat, Sawed-off Shotgun, Ice Pick
Results Yakuza Kills Mafia Kills
Short Range Nunchakus 9 Baseball Bat 23
Mid Range Walther P38 10 Sawed-off Shotgun 38
Long Range Sten 359 Tommy Gun 499
Special Weapons Sai 10 Ice Pick 24
Explosive Weapons Ceramic Grenade 26 Molotov Cocktail 2
Totals 414 586

* The nunchaku was tested against the baseball bat. The bat broke a pig's spine at over 100 mph. The Nunchakus was tested on a gel head and managed to crack its skull in three hits. Ferrante tested the bat on the same torso and caused more damage in one swing. This gave the bat the advantage.

* The Walther P38 was tested against the sawed-off shotgun. The P38 proved to have deadly accuracy, managing to hit a synthetic skull (filled with brains) through the left eye socket. The Sawed-off Shotgun was tested on a dummy, hitting its target in the torso and cheek. The shotgun was given the advantage due to its superior killing power.

* The tommy gun and sten were both tested against single and multiple targets. The tommy gun was given the advantage due to its stronger caliber, faster rate of fire, and larger magazine.

* The ice pick was tested against the sai. The ice pick was able to stab a gel torso in the neck and through its head. The sai was tested on a blood-filled foam torso, and was able to put multiple stab wounds in it. The sai was given the advantage due to its versatility. The ice pick was included as a weapon only because it was commonplace; the sai, however, was actually designed for use as a weapon.

* The ceramic grenade was tested against the Molotov cocktail. The ceramic grenade was able to take out three targets: one was confused, one was disoriented, and the other was dead. The Molotov cocktail was tested on two dummies in a car. When thrown, it put the car in a "mini-firestorm" and slowly burned the dummies. The ceramic grenade was given the advantage due to its ability to put its victims in a completely defenseless state, whereas the Molotov's victims weren't immediately incapacitated.

[edit] Episode 6: Green Beret vs Spetsnaz

Green Beret team: Matt Anderson (Former Green Beret), Sgt. George Gomez (Green Beret Instructor)
Green Beret weapons: Mossberg Shotgun, M67 Grenade, E-Tool, M4A1 Carbine, M24 Rifle, Beretta Pistol

Spetsnaz team: Sonny Puzikas (Former Spetsnaz Operative), Maxim Franz (Former naval Spetsnaz Operative)
Spetsnaz weapons: Saiga Shotgun, RGD-5 Grenade, Ballistic Knife, AK74 Carbine, Dragunov Rifle, Makarov Pistol
Results Green Beret Kills Spetsnaz Kills
Short Range Beretta Pistol 4 Makarov Pistol 12
Mid Range Mossberg Shotgun 42 Saiga Shotgun 104
Long Range M4A1 Carbine

M24 Rifle
311

85
AK74 Carbine

Dragunov Rifle
288

84
Special Weapons E-Tool 3 Ballistic Knife 7
Explosive Weapons M67 Grenade 36 RGD-5 Grenade 24
Totals 481 519

* Both pistols were shot at targets while navigating a specially designed target course using a night vision device. The Spetsnaz was able to eliminate all three targets without causing friendly casualties. While the Green Beret was able to navigate the same course in less time (completing the course five seconds sooner than the Spetsnaz) and also without friendly casualties, the Green Beret was only able to kill one target, leaving one target able to fight back in wounded condition and the final target nearly unscathed. The Makarov won due to its shooter's skill despite having a smaller magazine.

* The Mossberg was shot at a pig and put four rounds in under four seconds. The Saiga was shot at four targets in under three seconds. The edge was given to the Saiga due to its semi-auto capability.

* The AK74 and M4 were determined to be equal as the users shot all the targets. It came down to the user's sniper rifles. The Dragunov and M24 were tested on multiple targets. The Dragunov missed its targets by at least an inch to either side, while the M24 hit all its targets right in the centre. The M24 took the advantage due to its greater accuracy.

* The Ballistic Knife went up against the E-Tool. The E-Tool was tested on a gel torso and managed to almost remove the head, as well as slicing into the intestines, causing them to spill out of the body cavity. The ballistic knife was tested on three glass orbs and penetrated all three, at a velocity of 39 mph. In a very close comparison, the ballistic knife was chosen due to its ranged capability and portability.

* The RGD5 was detonated inside of a washing machine surrounded by standees and managed to take out one standee and put a piece of the machine in another standee at 40 feet. The M67 was detonated in a clear box with two dummies and a pig, and managed to take them all out. The M67 won due to its larger blast radius.

[edit] Episode 7: Shaolin Monk vs Māori Warrior

Shaolin Monk team: Eric Chen (Kung Fu Master/Historian), Wang Wei (Wushu National Champion), Alfred Hsing (Chinese Weapons Expert)
Shaolin Monks weapons: Twin Hooks, Emei Piercers, Staff, Whip Chain

Māori Warrior team: Seamus Fitzgerald (Māori Weapons Historian), Jared Wihongi (Special Forces Combat Instructor), Sala Baker (Māori Weapons Specialist)
Māori Warrior weapons: Stingray Spear, Mere Club, Taiaha, Shark Tooth Club
Results Shaolin Monk Kills Māori Warrior Kills
Short Range Emei Piercers 31 Mere 78
Mid Range Staff

Twin Hooks
57

566
Taiaha

Stingray Spear
151

6
Special Weapons Whip Chain 38 Shark Tooth Club 73
Totals 692 308

* For the short range match up, the emei piercers were tested against the mere club. The emei piercers showed amazing speed, accuracy, and killing potential as Alfred turned a gel torso's head inside out with repeated stabs. The mere club annihilated a bull skull (which is two times thicker then a human skull) with ease. The experts of the Māori wanted to prove that the mere was stronger than steel, so they set up a test. Sala tried to smash through a row of bricks with a steel knife and managed to smash through one, but the Mere smashed through three, giving it the edge.

* For the first mid range weapon match up, the twin hooks were put up against the stingray spear. The twin hooks went up first, managing to cut up a pig carcass. Putting both swords together doubled the weapon's range, a feature it demonstrated while cutting through a gel torso. The stingray spear stabbed its opponent, lodging the ends of the spear into the gel torso. The stingray spear caused severe damage, but not as much as the twin hooks. The twin hooks were given the edge for its superior damage and re-usability, as the stingray spear was deemed a "one shot" weapon.

* Next the taiaha was tested against the staff. Although the staff managed to take out clay pots with amazing speed and precision, the taiaha showed more strength by taking out two cow spines (which are three times thicker than a human spine). The fact that the staff was used more as a defensive weapon was a determining factor in the tests, and the taiaha was given the edge for being designed to kill its target.

* In special weapons, the whip chain was tested against the shark tooth club. Although the whip chain showed a lot of killing potential and sharp precision (destroying five glass orbs in two strikes), the shark tooth club was able to not only cut its leg of beef, but kept cutting when the teeth broke off inside the target. The Shark Tooth Club was given the edge.

* This is the most lopsided one-on-one fight to date on the show, as well as the most decisive fight not involving modern weapons.

[edit] Episode 8: William Wallace vs Shaka Zulu

William Wallace team: Kieron Elliott (Highlander Weapons Expert), Anthony De Longis (Blade Master)
William Wallace weapons: Claymore, Ball and Chain, War Hammer, Targe/Dirk

Shaka Zulu team: Earl White (Zulu Stick Fighting Master), Jason Bartley (Zulu Combat Expert)
Shaka Zulu weapons: Iklwa, Iwisa, Zulu Axe, Spit of Poison
Results William Wallace Kills Shaka Zulu Kills
Short Range War Hammer 65 Zulu Axe 70
Mid Range Claymore 319 Iklwa 307
Long Range Ball and Chain 1 Iwisa 2
Special Weapons Targe/Dirk 236 Spit of Poison 0
Totals 621 379

* The war hammer smashed one skull and impaled another in under two seconds. The zulu axe was used to chop up a leg of beef. The zulu axe had more range and speed, earning it a close win.

* The claymore decapitated three meat heads in one swing, and cleanly cut into the Zulu ishlangu shield. The Zulu responded with quick slashes of the iklwa, managing to slice up a pig and piercing a sample of unriveted chainmail. The range of the claymore and its performance proved to be the deciding factor, giving it the advantage.

* For long range, the iwisa throwing club was paired against the ball and chain. After missing the target on the first two tries, the ball and chain successfully shattered an ice dummy. The iwisa, meanwhile, shattered a glass plate and two glass orbs. The accuracy and range of the iwisa earned it the win.

* The special weapons test paired the Scottish targe and dirk against the spit poison of the Zulu. The targe and dirk, as a combination, proved deadly. The long spike of the targe was able to puncture a gel torso's heart, and the dirk was capable of stabbing through the torso's neck (reportedly causing paralysis). For the spit of poison test, Jason spat in the face of a test dummy to depict its value as a distraction tactic, but the results were too questionable to give it the win. The targe and dirk were given the advantage.

[edit] Episode 9: IRA vs Taliban

IRA team: Skoti Collins (IRA Descendant/Historian), Peter Crowe (IRA Weapons Expert)
IRA weapons: LPO-50 Flamethrower, Nail Bomb, AR-15 ArmaLite, Slingshot

Taliban team: Fahim Fazli[3] (former Mujahideen Freedom Fighter), Alex Sami (Counter-Terrorism Specialist)
Taliban weapons: RPG-7 Rocket Launcher, PMN Mine, AK-47 Assault Rifle, Bayonet
Results IRA Kills Taliban Kills
Short Range Slingshot 2 Bayonet 35
Mid Range LPO-50 Flamethrower 70 RPG-7 Rocket Launcher 162
Long Range AR-15 ArmaLite 315 AK-47 Assault Rifle 245
Special Weapons Nail Bomb 130 PMN Mine 41
Totals 517 483

* For short-range weapons, the Taliban's bayonet proved more deadly than the IRA's slingshot. The slingshot was a very accurate weapon (capable of hitting the eye socket of a skull), but did not provide sufficient killing power. The bayonet was declared the winner because it turned the already powerful AK-47 into a short range spear; ripping a reinforced cloth punching bag in half with repeated strikes, that included an attack right into a gel torso's heart.

* For mid-range weapons, the LPO-50 flamethrower was paired against the RPG-7 rocket launcher. The LPO-50 burnt its targets at temperatures of 1500 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the effective range (920 meters), explosion radius, and killing power of the RPG-7 were unquestionable, giving it the edge in mid-range weapons.

* For long-range weapons, the IRA's AR-15 was tested against the Taliban's AK-47. The AR-15 was capable of hitting a smaller target, meaning it was more accurate; actually hitting each of its target in one shot, which the AK-47 failed to do. The AK-47 was the victor of a reliability test involving mud. After the reliability test, Geoff decided to take the assault rifles into his own hands to decide. In his test, Geoff liked the AR-15 better, earning it the win.

* For special weapons, the IRA's nail bomb was compared to the PMN mine. The nail bomb managed to take out all of its targets by lodging its nails into them. The PMN mine proved to be powerful enough to dismember limbs, but could only kill two of its five targets. The nail bomb was more effective at lethally damaging multiple targets, giving the edge over the PMN mine.

[edit] Back for Blood special

As a transition from season one to season two, a special episode (titled Back for Blood) was aired to pit the winning warriors from season one against one another. It was decided to make a distinction between ancient and modern warriors due to the advent of black powder changing the face of warfare.
[edit] Ancient match

For the ancient elimination block, the warriors assembled included the Apache, Samurai, Spartan, Shaolin Monk, and William Wallace. The Apache and Shaolin Monk were automatically removed from the running due to a lack of any form of armor and armor penetrating weapons. William Wallace was taken out of the running due to a lack of a formidable long range weaponry, as well as his easily penetrable chainmail. They decided on the Spartan and Samurai, the team captains of the remaining teams made a return to retest their weapons against different adversaries. The end result was one of the closest matches to date, of ancient warriors it is the second closest match, with only the Viking vs Samurai match being closer.

Spartan representative: Barry Jacobsen (Spartan Historian and Weapons Expert)
Spartan weapons: Spear, Short Sword, Javelin, Shield

Samurai representative: Tetsuro Shigematsu (Samurai Descendant)
Samurai weapons: Katana, Naginata, Yumi, Kanabo
Ancient match results Spartan Kills Samurai Kills
Short Range Short Sword 10 Katana 15
Mid Range Spear 339 Naginata 141
Long Range Javelin 16 Yumi 175
Special Weapons Shield 162 Kanabo 142
Totals 527 473

* For short-range weapons, the Samurai katana was tested against the Spartan's short sword, the Xiphos. Footage of the tests for both from previous episodes was reviewed. The edge was given to the katana for slicing through two pigs, while the xiphos barely got through one. The katana also had a length advantage over the xiphos.

* For mid-range weapons, the Samurai's naginata was pitted against a gel torso wearing a Spartan cuirass. The gel torso was mounted on an "attack bot" to simulate an attacking Spartan. The naginata failed to penetrate its target. The same attack bot was then outfitted with a Samurai cuirass and tested against the Spartan's dory spear, which not only failed to penetrate its target, but was also severely bent in the process. Despite this, the weapons were declared even because neither could penetrate their enemy's armor.

* For long-range weapons, both teams reviewed the footage of the Spartan's javelin and the Samurai's yumi. The javelin was deemed a weapon used against mass formations instead of a single enemy, while the Yumi had speed, killing power, and accuracy. The Yumi was unanimously (including the Spartan expert) given the edge because of its high speed and lethal accuracy.

* For special weapons, the kanabo and the Spartan shield were pit against each other. While the kanabo used in the testing did fair structural damage to the Viking shield earlier on in season one, the Spartan shield was too solid for the kanabo to damage and was unharmed except for a few dents. The Spartan shield was shown to be just as powerful a weapon as ever and therefore given the edge.

[edit] Modern match

The modern elimination block included the Pirate, the Mafia, the Spetznaz, and the IRA. The Pirate was automatically eliminated due to his weapons being deemed too "primitive" in comparison to his modern counterparts. The Mafia was eliminated from contention due to the group not being "professionals", as well as much of their weaponry being improvised. The Spetsnaz were chosen hands down as the most disciplined warrior of the modern era, while the IRA was deemed the most "unpredictable" of the group. The IRA versus the Spetsnaz was the most one sided match-up to date, with the Spetsnaz being the first warrior to ever receive a kill score in the 700s.

Spetsnaz representative: Sonny Puzikas (Former Spetsnaz Operative)
Spetsnaz weapons: Saiga Shotgun, RGD-5 Grenade, Ballistic Knife, AK74 Carbine, Dragunov Rifle, Makarov Pistol

IRA representative: Skoti Collins (IRA Descendant/Historian)
IRA weapons: LPO-50 Flamethrower, Nail Bomb, AR-15 Armalite, Slingshot, Webley Revolver, H&K G3 Sniper Rifle
Modern match results Spetsnaz Kills IRA Kills
Short Range Makarov Pistol 20 Webley Revolver 8
Mid Range Saiga Shotgun 92 LPO-50 Flamethrower 11
Long Range automatic AK74 Carbine 472 AR-15 Armalite 175
Long Range sniper Dragunov Rifle 120 H&K G3 Sniper Rifle 47
Special Weapons Ballistic Knife 6 Slingshot 3
Explosive Weapons RGD-5 Grenade 7 Nail Bomb 20
Totals 717[Ref1 1] 264

1. ^ The actual total of the combined scores is 717, but was shown on the show (1:02:52) as 736 for an unknown reason.


* For long range automatic rifles, the footage of season one was reviewed for the AR-15 Armalite and AK-74 Carbine. It was agreed that the Armalite was the more accurate weapon, but the AK-74 was the more durable weapon; hence, the result was a draw.

* For mid range weaponry, footage for season one reviewed the IRA's LPO-50 Flamethrower against the Spetsnaz's Saiga Shotgun. While the Saiga was quick and deadly, the LPO-50 Flamethrower brought a psychological advantage. Additionally, burn injuries were deemed to be far worse than gun shot wounds, giving the IRA the edge.

* For long range sniper rifles, the IRA's the HK G3 was paired against the Dragunov. While both weapons had high kill ratios, the Dragonov was deemed faster and more accurate in terms of execution and given the edge.

* For special weapons, season one footage reviewed the IRA's sling shot and Spetsnaz's ballistic knife. The ballistic knife was determined as having the advantage due to the weapon's killing power.

* For explosives, the nail bomb and RGD-5 Grenade were reviewed from the season one footage. While the RGD-5 was powerful at a wide range, the Nail Bomb (despite being an improvised weapon) was given the advantage due to the high killing power of its shrapnel.

* For short range weapons, the Makarov was pitted against the IRA's side arm, the Webley Revolver. Despite the Webley being a more powerful pistol, the Makarov was given the advantage due to the pistol carrying more ammo than the six bullets in the Webley and can be reloaded faster.

* This is the most lopsided modern warrior fight on the show to date, as well as the most decisive squad-on-squad fight.

[edit] Season 2

Season 2 was announced by the Team and by Spike, along with a video game. A teaser image posted on Twitter shows a Ballistic Gel torso behind a podium. A teaser video was posted for Deadliest Warrior for the people who signed up for Warrior Den with some of the weapons for season 2. The weapons trailer only showed modern weapons. Season 2 premiered April 20, 2010, at 10 pm ET.[4]
[edit] Episode 10: SWAT vs. GSG 9

SWAT Team: Jon Darrah (9 year SWAT veteran), Steve Gordon (Metro SWAT operator)
SWAT Weapons: Benelli M4 Super 90, LWRC-PSD, Remington 700, Taser Shockwave

GSG 9 Team: Michael Nagel (former German infantry), Damien Puckler (GSG 9 unarmed combat instructor)
GSG 9 Weapons: Remington 870, H&K G36, H&K PSG1, Stingball Grenade
Results SWAT Kills GSG9 Kills
Short Range Benelli M4 80 Remington 870 81
Mid Range LWRC-PSD 227 H&K G36 136
Long Range Remington 700 271 H&K PSG1 205
Special Weapons Taser Shockwave 0 Stingball Grenade 0
Totals 578 422

* For Short Range weapons, the GSG 9 team used the Remington 870, a pump shotgun with a slower cycle than the SWAT's semiautomatic Benelli M4 Super 90. In the first test, the SWAT team destroyed its six targets in less time. In the second test, the GSG9 was far more devastating and accurate, destroying the target's head in 17.35 seconds. The Benelli was also accurate, delivering a kill in every shot, and making it in 11.25 seconds. Finishing their target during both tests in less time gave the advantage to the SWAT team's Benelli.

* For Mid Range weapons, each team ran a simulation: rescue a hostage from three enemies, while securing three bystanders. The GSG9 experts, armed with the HK G36 Assault rifle, completed their simulation in 1 minute and 27 seconds. The SWAT team completed the course in 1 minute and 20 seconds. The SWAT's LWRC-PSD utilized higher caliber bullets, and therefore killed with much more damage in less time; earning it the advantage in middle-ranged weapons.

* For Long Range weapons, the SWAT team's Remington 700 destroyed the skull of its target by shooting it through the left eye. The GSG9's H&K PSG1, however, was able to kill its target by shooting it through the right eye; saving the hostage from kidnapping and being spattered in blood. In addition, the PSG1 was more accurate in hitting its target by about an 1/8 of a centimeter, so it earned the advantage in long-ranged weapons.

* For special weapons, the GSG 9 stingball grenade was tested in a room with test figures, but hit only one of its targets. The SWAT team's taser shockwave is a weapon composed of 36 tasers mounted together. At 25 feet, it managed hit all five of its targets while only deploying half of its arsenal. During a test of a single taser, it was able to bring down down its live target non-violently. Therefore, the taser won the special weapons advantage.

[edit] Episode 11: Attila the Hun vs. Alexander the Great

Attila the Hun team: Sean Pennington (Ancient Combat Specialist),[5] Robert Borsos (expert horseback archer)[6]
Attila the Hun weapons: Sword of Mars, Lasso, Hunnic Composite Bow, Scythian Axe

Alexander the Great team: Kendall Wells (Bladed Weapon specialist),[5] Peter van Rossum (Sword and Shield champion)[5], Rashad Evans (Former UFC Champion)[7]
Alexander the Great weapons: Kopis, Xyston, Gastraphetes, Ballista
Results Attila the Hun Kills Alexander the Great Kills
Short Range Sword of Mars 117 Kopis 120
Mid Range Lasso 30 Xyston 225
Long Range Hunnic Composite Bow 354 Gastraphetes 52
Special Weapons Scythian Axe 95 Ballista 7
Totals 596 404

* This episode marked the first time combat on horseback was factored into a warrior's combat skills and effectiveness.

* For Short-Range weapons, Attila's Sword of Mars went up against Alexander's kopis. When both were tested on horseback (on both stationary and moving targets), the Sword of Mars dealt four killing blows, while the kopis only dealt two (with two additional potentially fatal blows); giving the edge to the Sword of Mars.

* For Mid-Range weapons, Attila's lasso took on Alexander's xyston lance. The xyston was tested against a pig carcass on a zip-line to simulate the weapon's use on horseback. The xyston impaled the pig at 10 feet/second with almost no resistance. The xyston was also tested from horseback on an armoured carcass and was able to puncture through the front plate, impale the carcass, and still puncture the back plate. The lasso could cause a hangman's fracture of the neck and crush the trachea, but was still determined to not be a certain kill. The edge was given to the Xyston due to its raw killing power.

* For Long-Range weapons, Attila's hunnic composite bow was put up against Alexander's gastraphetes belly-bow. Both were tested on two moving targets. The composite bow was used from horseback, and demonstrated both speed and accuracy. The gastraphetes was tested on foot and could not match the speed or the accuracy of the composite bow. After this test, the hosts gave the edge to the composite bow.

* For Special Weapons, Alexander's ballista was tested against Attila's scythian axe. The ballista was fired at a silhouette target of a mounted Hun at 200 yards, and hit its target at 198 mph. The ballista was also tested against a formation of enemies, and caused instant kills by impaling them. The scythian axe was tested against an unprotected ballistic gel head, easily broke into the skull, and destroyed the brain. However, the axe failed to penetrate Alexander's iron helmet, and could not provide enough force to cause a skull fracture. The edge went to the ballista because of its range, killing power, and the Scythian Axe's failure.

* The Greek sport of Pankration was also tested by the Alexander team. Rashad Evans was able to easily crush the trachea and fracture the skull of a ballistic gel torso with only his elbow and knee.

[edit] Episode 12: Jesse James vs. Al Capone

Jesse James team: Joey Dillon (Champion Gunslinger), J. W. Wiseman (Sharpshooting Expert)
Jesse James weapons: Bowie Knife, Colt 1851 Navy Revolver, Colt Single Action Army, Winchester Rifle, Pistol Whip

Al Capone team: Meyer Lansky II (Mafioso descendant), Johnny Lew Fratto (Mafioso descendant, Capone authority)
Al Capone weapons: Stiletto, Tommy Gun, Pineapple Bomb, Brass Knuckles
Results Jesse James Kills Al Capone Kills
Short Range Bowie Knife 13 Stiletto 1
Mid Range Colt 1851 Navy Revolver & Colt Single Action Army 203 Tommy Gun 338
Long Range Winchester Rifle 326 Pineapple Bomb 116
Special Weapons Pistol Whip 2 Brass Knuckles 1
Totals 544 456

* For short-range weapons, Al Capone's stiletto knife was tested against Jesse James' bowie knife. The Stiletto was able to disembowel, slit the throat, and stab the heart of a gel torso. The bowie knife was capable of disemboweling a pig carcass; cutting through ribs as well as being able to be thrown. Even though the bowie knife caused more damage, the stiletto knife was given the edge because of its concealablity and speed.

* For mid-range weapons, Jesse James' Colt pistols were tested in a recreation of a 19th century bank, and made three multiple-hit kills in under seven seconds, with a drawing time of one quarter second. Al Capone's Thompson's sub-machine gun was tested on three targets as well. It shot all three targets in six seconds with two kill shots and a mortal liver wound. The Colt pistols were also tested on horseback and the Thompson in a 1929 Ford, simulating the vehicles of the each warrior's time. The Colt pistols shot three of the five targets, two kill shots and a disarming arm wound. The Thompson was tested in the Ford with almost identical results. The edge was given to the Thompson due to its ability to put multiple bullets in the test dummies.

* For long-range weapons, Al Capone's Mk 2 "Pineapple" Grenade was tested against Jesse James' Winchester rifle. Both the pressure wave and fragmentation of the grenade were devastating, but the grenade only killed three of its four targets, and had the added disadvantage of a five second fuse. The Winchester rifle was able to kill all four of its targets in less time than the grenade. The edge was given to the Winchester because of its greater speed, range, accuracy, and killing score.

* For special weapons, Al Capone's brass knuckles were tested against Jesse James' pistol whip. The brass knuckles were shown to double the force of a punch from 41 psi to 75 psi. The brass knuckles also managed to fracture a naked skull with one hit and cause a depressed skull fracture in three hits. The pistol whip took only one strike to break through a naked skull with a force of 182 psi (more than double that of the brass knuckles). For this reason, the edge was given to the pistol whip.

[edit] Episode 13: Aztec Jaguar vs. Zande Warrior

Aztec Jaguar team: David Lavera (Aztec Descendant/Martial Artist), Eder Saul Lopez (Aztec Combat Historian)
Aztec Jaguar weapons: Tecpatl Sacrificial Knife, Maquahuitl, Atlatl and Tlacochtli, Tematlatl

Zande Warrior team: Coley Mustafa Speaks (Zande Combat Specialist), Gordon Jock (Zande Historical Specialist)
Zande Warrior weapons: Makraka, Makrigga, Kpinga, Botto and Pima


Results Aztec Jaguar Kills Zande Warrior Kills
Short Range Tecpatl Sacrificial Knife 32 Makraka 91
Mid Range Maquahuitl 319 Makrigga 289
Long Range Atlatl & Tlacochtli 86 Kpinga 127
Special Weapons Tematlatl 11 Botto & Pima 45
Totals 448 552

* For short-range weapons, the Zande warrior's makraka took the edge over the Aztec Jaguar's tecpatl sacrificial knife. In the test, both weapons were demonstrated as execution weapons. First, the tecpatl demonstrated human sacrifice rituals when the victims heart was removed; meanwhile, the makraka was used for beheading a bound prisoner. The makraka's precision while beheading the ballistics dummy gave it the edge.

* For mid-range weapons, the Aztec Jaguar's maquahuitl took the edge over the Zande warrior's makrigga. The maquahuitl was tested on a ballistic gel horse head, in which the head was sawed-off using several strikes. Shards of obsidian were embedded in the gel, indicating the weapon would cause more damage if it hit. For the makrigga, the weapon was tested on a pig carcass. The weapon went through the pig, and with the weapon's spiked barbs pulled out entrails when it was pulled out. The maquahuitl, which was nicknamed "the obsidian chainsaw" by Max Geiger, was given the edge due to its greater destructive power.

* For long-range weapons, the Zande warrior's kpinga took the edge over the Aztec Jaguar's atlatl and tlacochtli. The test demonstrated the kpinga's ability to use angular velocity by doing vertical throws at a crowd of warriors, one armed with a shield. The Kpinga maneuvered and deflected off the enemy shield and struck another target. Later, the weapon was tested using a horizontal toss to cut through pork leg stand-ins. For the Aztecs, the atlatl and tlacochtli was tested. The weapon was capable of hitting targets at great distances, and capable of piercing the Zande shield to kills its target. However, the Kpinga proved to have more killing potential with multiple blades on the weapon; giving it the edge.

* For special weapons, the Aztec Jaguar's tematlatl took the edge over the Zande warrior's botto and pima. The tematlatl was tested on skulls, and only three of the five skulls were hit. Further analysis showed some of the hits were not fatal. The botto and pima did not fare well during its test either. Despite the arrows being poison tipped, they could not penetrate the Jaguar's cotton armor, preventing the poison from taking effect. The edge was ultimately given to the tematlatl, due to the weapon having better odds of killing its target.

[edit] Episode 14: Nazi Waffen-SS vs. Viet Cong

Nazi Waffen-SS team: Silvio Wolf Busch (Former German Military), Robert Wilhelm-McCain (German Military Historian)
Nazi Waffen-SS weapons: Mauser C96 Pistol, MP28, Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty), Flammenwerfer 41

Viet Cong team: Tuan Nguyen (Vietnam War veteran), Danny Boyer (Viet Cong Weapons Expert)
Viet Cong weapons: Tokarev-TT33 Pistol, MAT-49N, F-1 Grenade-POMZ-2 Combination, Punji Stakes
Results Nazi Waffen-SS Kills Viet Cong Kills
Short Range Mauser C96 Pistol 50 Tokarev-TT33 Pistol 42
Long Range MP28 310 MAT-49N 177
Explosive Weapons Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty) 76 F-1 Grenade

POMZ-2
81
Special Weapons Flammenwerfer 41 178 Punji Stakes 86
Totals 614 386

* For short-range weapons, the Mauser C96 was tested against the Tokarev-TT33 against five targets. The TT33 managed to eliminate the targets in 24 seconds with eight shots, while the C96 eliminated the targets with 10 shots in only 12 seconds. The Mauser C96's automatic fire capability was then demonstrated, emptying a full clip in less than a second. The edge was given to the Mauser C96 for its 20-round capacity and secondary autofire option.

* For long-range weapons, the MP28 was tested against the MAT-49N. It was determined that both SMGs performed almost equally in eliminating three targets in 30 seconds, resulting in a draw.

* For explosive weapons, the Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty) was tested against the F-1 Grenade + POMZ-2 Combination. The Schrapnellmine destroyed 4 targets and had an effective fragmentation radius of 15 yards while the F-1 Grenade decimated a pig carcass after its POMZ-2 host mine had been disarmed and removed. The edge was given to the F-1 Grenade and POMZ-2 Combination due to its Anti-handling nature.

* For special weapons, the punji stakes were tested against the Flammenwerfer 41. The punji pit trap could still kill by infection if the victim didn't fall in face first, while the punji spike ball trap could penetrate deep enough to hit vital organs. The Flammenwerfer 41 eliminated a group of targets and burned down a hut in the brief span of a few seconds. The edge was given to the Flammenwerfer 41, since it didn't require its victims to fall in or activate a trip wire to be effective, was capable of clearing out areas, and neutralizing booby traps to prevent any form of surprise attacks.

[edit] Episode 15: Roman Centurion vs. Rajput Warrior

Roman Centurion team: Terence Rotolo (Ancient Combat Specialist), Matt Lasky (Roman Weapons Historian)
Roman Centurion weapons: Scorpion, Gladius, Pilum, Dolabra

Rajput team: Gugun Deep Singh (Rajput Descendant/Weapons Expert), Bhajneet Singh (Rajput Expert/Gatka Martial Artist), Sukhwinder Singh (Aara Expert)
Rajput weapons: Chakram, Aara, Khanda, Katar
Results Roman Centurion Kills Rajput Warrior Kills
Short Range Gladius 223 Khanda 328
Mid Range Pilum 44 Aara 0
Long Range Scorpion 4 Chakram 53
Special Weapons Dolabra 114 Katar 234
Totals 385 615

* For short-range weapons, the gladius was tested against the khanda. The gladius was capable of chopping off arms and penetrating into the vital organs while the khanda could cut cleanly through the ribs of three cow targets. During the gladius test a scutum was also used in the fighting techniques but it was revealed on the aftermath episode that this was a strictly sword vs. sword comparison. The edge was given to the khanda for its tremendous cutting power and longer blade.

* For mid-range weapons, the aara was tested against the pilum. The aara, when wielded against three targets, was only able to kill one and inflict minor injuries on the other two. The pilum, however, penetrated three blood bags and one Rajput shield. The edge was given to the pilum for its flexible killing potential as a spear and a throwing projectile.

* For long-range weapons, the chakrams were tested against the scorpion. The chakram severed a simulated neck while the scorpion demonstrated its superior range by delivering four kills at 25 yards and one kill at 50 yards. The Edge was given to the chakram for its portability and faster rate of fire.

* For special weapons, the katars were tested against the dolabra. Although both weapons were capable of penetrating butted chainmail and delivering killing blows, the edge was given to the dolabra for its longer reach.

[edit] Episode 16: Somali Pirates vs. Medellín Cartel

Somali Pirate team: Abdi Ali (Somali Native/Army Veteran), Haji Ukajh (Somali Refugee/Weapons Expert)
Somali Pirate weapons: PKM Machine Gun, AK-47, Grappling Hook, RPG-7

Medellín Cartel team: Michael Corleone Blanco (Son of Medellín Cartel Boss), Kenny "Kenji" Gallo (Former Cocaine Smuggler)
Medellín Cartel weapons: M60 Machine Gun, Mini Uzi, Machete, Car Bomb
Results Somali Pirate Kills Medellín Cartel Kills
Short Range Grappling Hook 8 Machete 54
Mid Range AK-47 204 Mini Uzi 188
Long Range PKM Machine Gun 140 M60 Machine Gun 96
Explosive Weapons RPG-7 170 Car Bomb 140
Totals 522 478

* For short-range weapons, the machete was tested against the grappling hook. The machete cleaved off the arms and severed the throat of a gel torso while the grappling hook ripped into a pig carcass. The edge was given to the machete since the grappling hook wasn't designed to be a weapon.

* For mid-range weapons, the Mini Uzi was tested against the AK-47. The Mini Uzi emptied an entire clip into two targets inside a car with most of the hits being in the head and neck areas while the AK-47 killed two targets at 50yds and two targets at 100yds while fired from a small skiff. The edge was given to the AK-47 for its longer range and firepower.

* For long-range weapons, the M60 was tested against the PKM against four moving targets. The PKM completed its test in 1m and 43s but jammed once while the M60 completed its test in 1m and 54s but jammed twice. The edge was given to the PKM for its higher rate of fire and better mechanical reliability.

* For explosive weapons, the car bomb was tested against the RPG-7. Although the RPG-7 was portable and could be fired repeatedly at a distance, the edge was given to the car bomb for its better chance at killing multiple targets with its larger explosive payload.

[edit] Episode 17: Persian Immortal vs. Celt

Persian Immortal team: Ardeshir Radpour (Persian Historian/Equestrian), Cyrus Zahiri (Persian Sword Master)
Persian Immortal weapons: Bow and Arrow, Spear, Sagaris, Chariot Scythe

Celt team: Francis Brebner (Highland Games Champion), William Spencer Dinnean (Celtic Warrior Descendant), Dave Baker (Sword Master)
Celt weapons: Sling, Lancea, Longsword, Burda
Results Persian Immortal Kills Celt Kills
Short Range Sagaris 127 Longsword 170
Mid Range Spear 247 Lancea 126
Long Range Bow and Arrow 180 Sling 1
Special Weapons Chariot Scythe 135 Burda 14
Totals 689 311

* For short-range weapons, the celtic longsword was tested against the sagaris. The longsword decapitated a gel torso in three hits and almost cut a gel head in half from chariot but failed to cut through the Immortal's scale armor. The sagaris could penetrate deep into the organs and during the test against the Celt's armor, it pierced the helmet but got stuck in the iron belt for a few seconds. The edge was given to the longsword for its faster recovery time.

* For mid-range weapons, the lancea was tested against the Persian spear. The lancea went through a pig carcass when it was thrown as a javelin while the Persian spear killed two targets from chariot. The edge was given to the Persian spear for its thinner tip and reusability.

* For long-range weapons, the bow and arrow was tested against the sling. The bow and arrow's effective range was 50 yards while the sling delivered two kills and three wounds with five shots. The edge was given to the bow and arrow for it superior range, accuracy, and lethality.

* For special weapons, the burda club was tested against the chariot scythe. The burda club exploded multiple heads while the chariot scythe failed to kill either of its two pig targets. The edge was given to the burda for its simplicity and portability.

[edit] Episode 18: KGB vs. CIA

KGB team: Pavel Ksendz (KGB Operator Descendant), Stass Klassen (Former Russian Military)
KGB weapons: Skorpion SMG 61, Camera Gun, Shoe Knife, Dead Drop Spike

CIA team: Mike Baker (Former CIA Agent), Frank Dowse (Former Defense Intelligence)
CIA weapons: MAC-10, Briefcase Gun, Exploding Cigar, Garrote
Results KGB Kills CIA Kills
Short Range Shoe Knife 5 Garrote 1
Mid Range Camera Gun 10 Briefcase Gun 95
Long Range Skorpion SMG 61 361 MAC-10 413
Explosive Weapons Dead Drop Spike 74 Exploding Cigar 41
Totals 450 550

* For short-range weapons, the shoe knife was tested against the garrote. The shoe knife ripped through a pig carcass and could cause profuse bleeding if it hits an artery or vital organ. The garrote decapitated a gel torso but was determined to be heavily dependent on a surprise attack from behind. The edge was given to the shoe knife since it was more flexible and less disadvantaged than the garrote.

* For mid-range weapons, the briefcase gun was tested against the camera gun. The briefcase gun killed a target with a lethal shot to the liver while the camera gun achieved an instant kill by driving a .22 bullet up the left nostril of a gel head. The edge was given to the briefcase gun since it contained a 9mm PPK which was a heavier caliber and longer range weapon that could be fired multiple times.

* For long-range weapons, the MAC-10 was tested against the skorpion SMG-61 in eliminating five targets. The skorpion delivered three kills but left one wounded and one alive in 12 seconds while the MAC-10 delivered five kills in 20 seconds. The edge was given to the MAC-10 for its heavier caliber, 30-round clip, faster rate of fire, and better accuracy.

* For explosive weapons, the exploding cigar was tested against the dead drop spike. The cigar completely destroyed the upper and lower jaw of a gel head but was determined to be very unreliable due to its timed fuse and small explosive payload while the dead drop spike decimated a mannequin. The edge was given to the dead drop spike for its higher success rate at killing a target with its SEMTEX payload and combination lock trigger.

[edit] Episode 19: Vlad The Impaler vs. Sun Tzu

Vlad the Impaler team: Vaclav Havlik (Medieval Sword Master), Brahm Gallagher (Vlad Historian)
Vlad the Impaler weapons: Kilij, Hand Cannon, Steel Crossbow, Halberd

Sun Tzu team: Johnny Yang (Chinese Martial Arts Champ), Tommy Leng (Ancient Chinese Weapons Expert)
Sun Tzu weapons: Jian, Flaming Arrows, Repeating Crossbow, Zhua
Results Vlad the Impaler Kills Sun Tzu Kills
Short Range Kilij 337 Jian 234
Mid Range Halberd 214 Zhua 37
Long Range Steel Crossbow 30 Repeating Crossbow 46
Special Weapons Hand Cannon 71 Flaming Arrows 31
Totals 652 348

* For short-range weapons, the kilij was tested against the jian. The kilij cleanly cut apart a pig carcass in four swings while the jian could cleanly pierce through and cut apart another pig carcass. The edge was given to the kilij for its cutting power.

* For mid-range weapons, the zhua was tested against the halberd. The zhua tore apart a gel head in three strikes while the halberd pierced and ripped through the bones on a side of beef. The edge was given to the halberd for its killing power and the flexibility of its hook, spike, and axe head.

* For long-range weapons, the repeating crossbow was tested against the steel crossbow. The repeating crossbow fired 20 shots in the span of 30 seconds, delivering seven hits and achieving two kills and one wound while the steel crossbow could only get off two shots and delivered only one kill with the second bolt bouncing off Sun Tzu's leather armor. The edge was given to the repeating crossbow for its superior rate of fire.

* For special weapons, the hand cannon was tested against the flaming arrow. The hand cannon delivered three kill shots and could be used as a club if Vlad missed or ran out of ammunition. The flaming arrow could kill a group of enemies standing in an oil-soaked area of dry brush through severe fire burns or smoke inhalation but when it was tested directly against Vlad's chainmail armor, the first two shots bounced off and the third shot only inflicted a shallow wound. The edge was given to the hand cannon for its firepower and secondary function as a melee weapon.

[edit] Episode 20: Ming Warrior vs. Musketeer

Ming Warrior team: Jonathan Weizhang Wang (Kung Fu World Champion), Phillip Dang (Combative Wushu Champion)
Ming Warrior weapons: Dao, 3-Barrel Pole Gun, Nest of Bees , Mechanical Land Mine

Musketeer team: Xavier Declie (French Combat Historian), Luke Lafontaine (Sword Master)
Musketeer weapons: Rapier/Main Gauche, Wheel Lock Pistol, Flintlock Musket, Grenade
Results Ming Warrior Kills Musketeer Kills
Short Range Dao 71 Rapier/Main Gauche 195
Mid Range 3-Barrel Pole Gun 41 Wheel Lock Pistol 178
Long Range Nest of Bees 15 Flintlock Musket 275
Special Weapons Mechanical Land Mine 199 Grenade 26
Totals 326 674

* For short-range weapons, the rapier and main gauche combination was tested against the dao. The rapier + main gauche delivered five kill strikes against a gel torso in 16 seconds while the dao cut apart two pigs in only seven seconds. The edge was given to the dao since it could be used both for thrusting and slashing.

* For mid-range weapons, the wheel lock pistol was tested against the 3-barrel pole cannon against the other team's armor. The wheel lock pistol penetrated the Ming Warrior's studded leather armor and deliver three kill shots but misfired two times during its test while the 3-barrel pole cannon was unable to penetrate the Musketeer's steel curaiss and could only inflict one kill and one wound. The edge was given to the wheel lock pistol due to the pole cannon's failure.

* For long-range weapons, the nest of bees was tested against the flintlock musket. Of the 32 rockets that were fired against a small battalion of dummy targets by the nest of bees, only six of them hit with three of them being kill shots while the flintlock musket fired off three shots and inflicted one kill and two wounds on a gel torso. The edge was given to the musket for its accuracy, heavy caliber, and option to mount a plug bayonet.

* For explosive weapons, the mechanically triggered landmine was tested against the grenade against four targets. The mechanically triggered land mine killed all four of its targets upon detonation while the grenade only killed two of its targets and left the other two alive. The edge was given to the land mine for its larger explosive payload.

[edit] Episode 21: Comanche vs. Mongol

Comanche team: Joaquin Gonzalez (Comanche Horseman), Jay Redhawk (Master Horse Archer)
Comanche weapons: War Hawk, War Lance, Comanche Bow and Arrow, Scalping Knife

Mongol team: Munkthur Luvsanjambaa (Native Mongolian Historian), Jason Nguyen (Asian Combat Expert)
Mongol weapons: Flanged Mace, Glaive, Mongol Bow and Arrow, Ild
Results Comanche Kills Mongol Kills
Short Range War Hawk 152 Flanged Mace 111
Mid Range War Lance 168 Glaive 116
Long Range Comanche Bow and Arrow 205 Mongol Bow and Arrow 142
Special Weapons Scalping Knife 3 Ild 103
Totals 528 472

* For short-range weapons, the war hawk was tested against the mace against three skulls. The war hawk penetrated three skulls in 32s but got stuck in the second skull while the iron flanged mace completely destroyed all three skulls in only 28s. The edge was given to the iron flanged mace for it tremendous killing power.

* For mid-range weapons, the war lance was tested against the glaive. The war lance delivered three kills and penetrated the Mongol's leather lamellar armor while the glaive pierced between the ribs on a side of beef. Although the glaive had a longer tip, the edge was given to the war lance since the glaive could not be used on horseback.

* For long-range weapons, the comanche bow was tested against the mongol bow against seven targets. The comanche bow delivered six hits and achieved four kills and one wound in 28s while the mongol bow delivered five hits and achieved four kills in 33s. The edge was given to the comanche bow for its speed and accuracy.

* For special weapons, the ild sword was tested against the scalping knife. The ild cut apart a pig carcass with a few strikes while the scalping knife disemboweled another pig carcass with several, quicker strikes. The edge was given to the ild sword for its bigger size and cutting power.

[edit] Episode 22: Navy SEAL vs. Israeli Commando

Navy SEAL team: Rob Roy (22 Year SEAL Veteran), Colin Palmer (Former SEAL Explosives Expert)
Navy SEAL weapons: Recon 1 Knife, SIG Sauer P226, M4 Colt Commando, C-4

Israeli Commando team: Moti Horenstein (Israeli Special Forces Krav Maga Instructor), Mike Kanarek (Former member of IDF Orev Golani)
Israeli Commando weapons: KA-BAR Knife, Glock 19, Micro Galil, Semtex
Results Navy SEAL Kills Israeli Commando Kills
Short Range Recon 1 Knife 15 KA-BAR Knife 42
Mid Range SIG Sauer P226 101 Glock 19 98
Long Range M4 Colt Commando 355 Micro Galil 288
Explosive Weapons C-4 47 Semtex 54
Totals 518 482

* For short-range weapons, the KA-BAR was tested against the Recon 1 in cutting up a gel torso. Mike, wielding the KA-BAR, ripped apart the gel torso with a stabbing speed of 29fps while Rob, wielding the Recon 1, decapitated, amputated, and disemboweled the gel torso with a stabbing speed of 32fps. The panel was indecisive as to which knife was better and considered both weapons to be equally effective, resulting in a draw.

* For mid-range weapons, the Glock 19 was tested against the SIG Sauer P226 in breaking five lights and eliminating two targets inside a mock-up bistro. The SEALS completed the challenge in 13.84s while the Commandos completed the challenge in 20.03s due to missing with a few shots against the lights. The edge was given to the SIG P226 for the better shooting of the SEALS.

* For long-range weapons, the Micro Galil was tested against the M4 Colt Commando in hitting a moving pig target surrounded by four bystanders. The M4 hit the pig target with all 30 rounds in 34s while the Micro Galil fired only 23 rounds in 48s, achieving 21 hits and two grazes. The edge was given to the M4 for its accuracy and faster rate of fire.

* For explosive weapons, the C4 was tested against the Semtex. In the first round of testing, the C4 destroyed a boat along with the two targets that were on it while a Semtex-laced cellphone killed its target without harming four nearby bystanders. In the second round of testing, 1lb of each explosive was detonated in two separate wooden outhouses with the C4 generating ~270 psi and the Semtex generating ~324psi. The edge was given to the Semtex for its greater explosive force.

* There was one final test comparing the hand-to-hand techniques of the two, though the results were not shown.

[edit] References

1. ^ Sale, Andrew. "BOOB TUBE SCOOP: 'Deadliest Warrior' attacks". http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/boob-tube-scoop-deadliest-warrior-attacks-1.1646236. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
2. ^ "Spike TV Green Lights Original Series 'Surviving Disaster' and 'Deadliest Warrior'". http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS153858+16-Oct-2008+PRN20081016. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
3. ^ "Fahim Fazli". IMDb. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2390252/. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
4. ^ Lang, Derrik J. (2010-03-30). "'Deadliest Warrior' preps for bloodier second season". readingeagle.com. http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=209283. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
5. ^ a b c Spike (2010-04-22). "Sneak Peek - Attila's Battle Axe Weapons Test". http://www.spike.com/video/sneak-peek-attilas/3378331#. Retrieved 2010-04-22.
6. ^ "The Monitor:'Deadliest Warrior'". http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-ca-monitor-20100425,0,1507467.story. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
7. ^ "Rashad Evans Joins The Battle". http://www.spike.com/blog/rashad-evans-to/94493. Retrieved 2010-04-27.

[edit] External links

* Official website
* List of Deadliest Warrior episodes at the Internet Movie Database
* List of Deadliest Warrior episodes at TV.com

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* 1 Season 1
o 1.1 Episode 1: Apache vs Gladiator
o 1.2 Episode 2: Viking vs Samurai
o 1.3 Episode 3: Spartan vs Ninja
o 1.4 Episode 4: Pirate vs Knight
o 1.5 Episode 5: Yakuza vs Mafia
o 1.6 Episode 6: Green Beret vs Spetsnaz
o 1.7 Episode 7: Shaolin Monk vs Māori Warrior
o 1.8 Episode 8: William Wallace vs Shaka Zulu
o 1.9 Episode 9: IRA vs Taliban
o 1.10 Back for Blood special
+ 1.10.1 Ancient match
+ 1.10.2 Modern match
* 2 Season 2
o 2.1 Episode 10: SWAT vs. GSG 9
o 2.2 Episode 11: Attila the Hun vs. Alexander the Great
o 2.3 Episode 12: Jesse James vs. Al Capone
o 2.4 Episode 13: Aztec Jaguar vs. Zande Warrior
o 2.5 Episode 14: Nazi Waffen-SS vs. Viet Cong
o 2.6 Episode 15: Roman Centurion vs. Rajput Warrior
o 2.7 Episode 16: Somali Pirates vs. Medellín Cartel
o 2.8 Episode 17: Persian Immortal vs. Celt
o 2.9 Episode 18: KGB vs. CIA
o 2.10 Episode 19: Vlad The Impaler vs. Sun Tzu
o 2.11 Episode 20: Ming Warrior vs. Musketeer
o 2.12 Episode 21: Comanche vs. Mongol
o 2.13 Episode 22: Navy SEAL vs. Israeli Commando
* 3 References
* 4 External links

[edit] Season 1

Deadliest Warrior premiered on April 7, 2009.[1] Nine one-hour episodes of the show were produced for Season 1.[2] Season 1 was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 11, 2010.[citation needed]
[edit] Episode 1: Apache vs Gladiator

Apache team: Alan Tafoya (Jicarilla Apache and World Champion Knife Fighter), Snake Blocker (Lipan Apache and United States Army Combat Instructor)
Apache weapons: Tomahawk, Knife, Bow and Arrow, War Club

Gladiator team: Chris Torres (Ancient Weapons Specialist), Steven Dietrich (Gladiator Combat Instructor), Chuck Liddell (Former UFC light-heavyweight champion)
Gladiator weapons: Cestus, Scissor, Trident and Net, Sling, Sica
Results Apache Kills Gladiator Kills
Short Range Tomahawk 153 Cestus

Scissor
25

25
Mid Range Knife 266 Trident and Net 166
Long Range Bow and Arrow 188 Sling 1
Special Weapons War Club 60 Sica 116
Totals 667 333

* For short-range weapons, the tomahawk was tested against the cestus and the scissor. Two types of tomahawk were tested on a gel head: one made of stone (which tore off the back of the head) and one made of the jaw bone of a horse (which achieved the same result as the stone tomahawk). Iron tomahawks were thrown at wood targets which penetrated deep into them. The cestus and scissor, wielded by Chuck Liddell, were tested on a 400-lb piece of beef. The cestus broke its ribs while the scissor almost cut it in half. A divided panel gave the edge to the versatility of the tomahawk.

* For mid-range weapons, the knife was tested against the trident and net. The knife's versatility was demonstrated when Snake Blocker threw three knives at three targets in under three seconds. The trident, wielded by Chris Torres, was then tested on a gel torso which managed to puncture its heart. The trident and net was given the edge due to its flexibility as an offensive-defensive combo.

* For long-range weapons, the sling was tested against the bow and arrow. Steven Dietrich launched a lead sling shot at 91 mph. The shot was then simulated by an air cannon which drove a lead sling shot into a gel head and shattered the upper jaw. Alan Tafoya, wielding the bow and arrow, fired multiple arrows at a gel torso in quick succession. The edge was given to the bow and arrow due to its superior range, accuracy, and lethality.

* For special weapons, the sica was tested against the war club. Steven Dietrich was able to almost cut off a gel arm with the sica. The War Club, wielded by Snake Blocker, was then tested on two targets: a bare skull and a gladiator's helmet. It completely shattered the skull but was broken against the helmet. The sica was given the edge due to the club's failure.

[edit] Episode 2: Viking vs Samurai

Viking team: Casey Hendershot (Viking Weapons Instructor), Matt Nelson (Viking Combat Expert, Descendant of Danish Vikings)
Viking weapons: Great Axe, Long Sword, Spear, Shield

Samurai team: Tetsuro Shigematsu (Samurai Descendant), Brett Chan (Samurai Weapons Expert)
Samurai weapons: Katana, Naginata, Yumi, Kanabo
Results Viking Kills Samurai Kills
Short Range Great Axe 134 Katana 137
Mid Range Long Sword 175 Naginata 171
Long Range Spear 92 Yumi 114
Special Weapons Shield 77 Kanabo 100
Totals 478 522

* The katana was tested first against three bamboo mats, and managed to cut them all in one clean swipe in under a third of a second. It was tested next on pig carcasses, and managed to cut through two pigs cleanly. Finally, it was tested against the Viking's chainmail, which it impacted but failed to significantly damage. The great axe nearly cleaved its gel dummy in half, but bounced off of a solid samurai helmet in an overhead chop. The narrow advantage was given to the axe due to its greater killing power.

* The naginata proved itself as a quick ranged weapon by slicing a dummy with several quick cuts, taking off part of the head in one, slashing the face in the second, and stabbing the heart on the last. The long sword was very effective, as it made a very deep slash across the back of the head and into the brain cavity in its first strike, impaled it through the neck on the second, and made a final slash across the neck. The edge was given to the long sword due to its killing power.

* The spear was thrown at targets 25 feet away, and penetrated wood targets that were several inches thick. Two spears were also thrown at once, and were capable of the same severity of penetration. The yumi bow was shot at two dummies from 45 feet accurately hitting them. The yumi's accuracy was also shown by shooting out dummy eyes at 25 feet. The yumi was given the advantage due to its accuracy and range.

* The Viking's round shield proved itself effective as a defensive shield and a bludgeoning weapon. A large, 35-pound version of the Kanabo was tested and shattered a cow's femur as well as breaking off a part of the shield, although half of the studs in the club were knocked out in the process. In a comparison of killing ability, the kanabo was given the edge.

[edit] Episode 3: Spartan vs Ninja

Spartan team: Jeremy Dunn (Fight Coordinator and Demonstrator), Barry Jacobsen (Spartan Historian and Weapons Expert)
Spartan weapons: Spear, Short Sword, Javelin, Shield

Ninja team: Lou Klein (Ninjutsu Master), Michael Lehr (Martial Arts Expert)
Ninja weapons: Black Egg, Ninjato, Blowgun, Shuriken, Kusarigama
Results Spartan Kills Ninja Kills
Short Range Short Sword 52 Ninjato 123
Mid Range Spear 210 Black Egg 0
Long Range Javelin 9 Shuriken

Blowgun
0

4
Special Weapons Shield 382 Kusarigama 220
Totals 653 347

* The Ninjato and Short Sword were tested against a ballistics gel torsos. The ninjato was able to cut into its shoulder, but when the short sword was thrust into the torso, it hit the metal rod supporting the torso and didn't allow an accurate reading to be taken. So, they were tested on a pig. The ninjato was able to cut through the pig in two slices while the short sword only managed to cut it up. The edge was given to the ninjato due to its power, lightness, superior range, and quickness.

* The spear was thrust at a gel torso, where it proved to be a devastating blow. The black egg was thrown at a Spartan helmet where it was blindingly effective. The spear got the edge since it could kill the opponent, whereas the egg was more of a distraction tactic.

* Neither the shuriken nor the javelin proved itself effective as the shuriken failed to produce more than minor wounds and the javelin proved to be slow and inaccurate. Another Ninja weapon, the blowgun, was also tested. While it also failed to show great killing power on its own, its speed and poison darts gave it the edge.

* Being a vital part of Spartan combat, the shield proved itself to be a strong defensive advantage as well as a killing blow. When it was tested on a dummy, it inflicted 45Gs, which is instant death. While the blade of the kusarigama was unable to penetrate the bronze cuirass of the Spartan, the ball & chain proved to be able to distract, disarm, and incapacitate the Spartan. Nevertheless, the shield got the edge due to its versatility.

[edit] Episode 4: Pirate vs Knight

Pirate team: Michael Triplett (Pirate Weapons Master), David Hernandez (Sword Fighting Instructor)
Pirate weapons: Grenado, Flintlock Pistol, Blunderbuss, Cutlass, Boarding Axe

Knight team: David Coretti (Army Veteran/Sword Expert), Josh Paugh (Medieval Weapons Expert)
Knight weapons: Morningstar, Crossbow, Halberd, Broadsword, Plate Armor
Results Pirate Kills Knight Kills
Short Range Cutlass

Boarding Axe
25

13
Broadsword

Plate Armor
103

0
Mid Range Blunderbuss 352 Halberd 108
Long Range Flintlock Pistol 41 Crossbow 106
Special Weapons Grenado 198 Morningstar 54
Totals 629 371

* Both swords were tested against pig carcasses; the broadsword cleaved its pig in half, while the cutlass almost managed to do the same. The contest was declared a draw with both showing high killing power.

* The blunderbuss, despite a misfire, was able to put a hole with one of its pellets through a double plate armor layer. The halberd was a deadly and versatile weapon, as it managed to cut up a gel torso's head. However, because of the blunderbuss's power of penetration and concussion, it was given the advantage.

* Both ranged weapons were tested on dummies, with the crossbow bolt penetrating deeply into an unprotected dummy. The flintlock, meanwhile, was able to dent but not penetrate the single breastplate on its dummy. Furthermore, Triplett called his shot but missed, indicating inaccuracy in the flintlock. The crossbow took the win thanks to its killing power, accuracy, and the deficiencies of the flintlock.

* The morningstar proved to be a fast and deadly short-range weapon when it shattered a dummy skull with one swing. The grenado was detonated inside a plexiglass box with several pig carcasses, one having an armor plate. The grenado produced a great blast, tearing holes in the unprotected pigs. However, it failed to penetrate the armor at close range. With both weapons effective, the win was given to the grenado for its concussion, shock value, and shrapnel.

* The Plate Armor was tested throughout the show, being effective against most of the Pirate weapons. The Boarding Axe put a very small hole in a Knight helmet, but didn't penetrate it. The edge was given to the armor for its defense power.

[edit] Episode 5: Yakuza vs Mafia

Yakuza team: Zero Kazama (Actor, Karatedoka), David Kono (Yakuza Descendant/Historian)
Yakuza weapons: Sten, Ceramic Grenade, Nunchakus, Walther P38, Sai

Mafia team: Joe Ferrante (Mafia Weapons Expert), Thomas Bonanno (Mafia Descendant/Historian)
Mafia weapons: Tommy Gun, Molotov Cocktail, Baseball Bat, Sawed-off Shotgun, Ice Pick
Results Yakuza Kills Mafia Kills
Short Range Nunchakus 9 Baseball Bat 23
Mid Range Walther P38 10 Sawed-off Shotgun 38
Long Range Sten 359 Tommy Gun 499
Special Weapons Sai 10 Ice Pick 24
Explosive Weapons Ceramic Grenade 26 Molotov Cocktail 2
Totals 414 586

* The nunchaku was tested against the baseball bat. The bat broke a pig's spine at over 100 mph. The Nunchakus was tested on a gel head and managed to crack its skull in three hits. Ferrante tested the bat on the same torso and caused more damage in one swing. This gave the bat the advantage.

* The Walther P38 was tested against the sawed-off shotgun. The P38 proved to have deadly accuracy, managing to hit a synthetic skull (filled with brains) through the left eye socket. The Sawed-off Shotgun was tested on a dummy, hitting its target in the torso and cheek. The shotgun was given the advantage due to its superior killing power.

* The tommy gun and sten were both tested against single and multiple targets. The tommy gun was given the advantage due to its stronger caliber, faster rate of fire, and larger magazine.

* The ice pick was tested against the sai. The ice pick was able to stab a gel torso in the neck and through its head. The sai was tested on a blood-filled foam torso, and was able to put multiple stab wounds in it. The sai was given the advantage due to its versatility. The ice pick was included as a weapon only because it was commonplace; the sai, however, was actually designed for use as a weapon.

* The ceramic grenade was tested against the Molotov cocktail. The ceramic grenade was able to take out three targets: one was confused, one was disoriented, and the other was dead. The Molotov cocktail was tested on two dummies in a car. When thrown, it put the car in a "mini-firestorm" and slowly burned the dummies. The ceramic grenade was given the advantage due to its ability to put its victims in a completely defenseless state, whereas the Molotov's victims weren't immediately incapacitated.

[edit] Episode 6: Green Beret vs Spetsnaz

Green Beret team: Matt Anderson (Former Green Beret), Sgt. George Gomez (Green Beret Instructor)
Green Beret weapons: Mossberg Shotgun, M67 Grenade, E-Tool, M4A1 Carbine, M24 Rifle, Beretta Pistol

Spetsnaz team: Sonny Puzikas (Former Spetsnaz Operative), Maxim Franz (Former naval Spetsnaz Operative)
Spetsnaz weapons: Saiga Shotgun, RGD-5 Grenade, Ballistic Knife, AK74 Carbine, Dragunov Rifle, Makarov Pistol
Results Green Beret Kills Spetsnaz Kills
Short Range Beretta Pistol 4 Makarov Pistol 12
Mid Range Mossberg Shotgun 42 Saiga Shotgun 104
Long Range M4A1 Carbine

M24 Rifle
311

85
AK74 Carbine

Dragunov Rifle
288

84
Special Weapons E-Tool 3 Ballistic Knife 7
Explosive Weapons M67 Grenade 36 RGD-5 Grenade 24
Totals 481 519

* Both pistols were shot at targets while navigating a specially designed target course using a night vision device. The Spetsnaz was able to eliminate all three targets without causing friendly casualties. While the Green Beret was able to navigate the same course in less time (completing the course five seconds sooner than the Spetsnaz) and also without friendly casualties, the Green Beret was only able to kill one target, leaving one target able to fight back in wounded condition and the final target nearly unscathed. The Makarov won due to its shooter's skill despite having a smaller magazine.

* The Mossberg was shot at a pig and put four rounds in under four seconds. The Saiga was shot at four targets in under three seconds. The edge was given to the Saiga due to its semi-auto capability.

* The AK74 and M4 were determined to be equal as the users shot all the targets. It came down to the user's sniper rifles. The Dragunov and M24 were tested on multiple targets. The Dragunov missed its targets by at least an inch to either side, while the M24 hit all its targets right in the centre. The M24 took the advantage due to its greater accuracy.

* The Ballistic Knife went up against the E-Tool. The E-Tool was tested on a gel torso and managed to almost remove the head, as well as slicing into the intestines, causing them to spill out of the body cavity. The ballistic knife was tested on three glass orbs and penetrated all three, at a velocity of 39 mph. In a very close comparison, the ballistic knife was chosen due to its ranged capability and portability.

* The RGD5 was detonated inside of a washing machine surrounded by standees and managed to take out one standee and put a piece of the machine in another standee at 40 feet. The M67 was detonated in a clear box with two dummies and a pig, and managed to take them all out. The M67 won due to its larger blast radius.

[edit] Episode 7: Shaolin Monk vs Māori Warrior

Shaolin Monk team: Eric Chen (Kung Fu Master/Historian), Wang Wei (Wushu National Champion), Alfred Hsing (Chinese Weapons Expert)
Shaolin Monks weapons: Twin Hooks, Emei Piercers, Staff, Whip Chain

Māori Warrior team: Seamus Fitzgerald (Māori Weapons Historian), Jared Wihongi (Special Forces Combat Instructor), Sala Baker (Māori Weapons Specialist)
Māori Warrior weapons: Stingray Spear, Mere Club, Taiaha, Shark Tooth Club
Results Shaolin Monk Kills Māori Warrior Kills
Short Range Emei Piercers 31 Mere 78
Mid Range Staff

Twin Hooks
57

566
Taiaha

Stingray Spear
151

6
Special Weapons Whip Chain 38 Shark Tooth Club 73
Totals 692 308

* For the short range match up, the emei piercers were tested against the mere club. The emei piercers showed amazing speed, accuracy, and killing potential as Alfred turned a gel torso's head inside out with repeated stabs. The mere club annihilated a bull skull (which is two times thicker then a human skull) with ease. The experts of the Māori wanted to prove that the mere was stronger than steel, so they set up a test. Sala tried to smash through a row of bricks with a steel knife and managed to smash through one, but the Mere smashed through three, giving it the edge.

* For the first mid range weapon match up, the twin hooks were put up against the stingray spear. The twin hooks went up first, managing to cut up a pig carcass. Putting both swords together doubled the weapon's range, a feature it demonstrated while cutting through a gel torso. The stingray spear stabbed its opponent, lodging the ends of the spear into the gel torso. The stingray spear caused severe damage, but not as much as the twin hooks. The twin hooks were given the edge for its superior damage and re-usability, as the stingray spear was deemed a "one shot" weapon.

* Next the taiaha was tested against the staff. Although the staff managed to take out clay pots with amazing speed and precision, the taiaha showed more strength by taking out two cow spines (which are three times thicker than a human spine). The fact that the staff was used more as a defensive weapon was a determining factor in the tests, and the taiaha was given the edge for being designed to kill its target.

* In special weapons, the whip chain was tested against the shark tooth club. Although the whip chain showed a lot of killing potential and sharp precision (destroying five glass orbs in two strikes), the shark tooth club was able to not only cut its leg of beef, but kept cutting when the teeth broke off inside the target. The Shark Tooth Club was given the edge.

* This is the most lopsided one-on-one fight to date on the show, as well as the most decisive fight not involving modern weapons.

[edit] Episode 8: William Wallace vs Shaka Zulu

William Wallace team: Kieron Elliott (Highlander Weapons Expert), Anthony De Longis (Blade Master)
William Wallace weapons: Claymore, Ball and Chain, War Hammer, Targe/Dirk

Shaka Zulu team: Earl White (Zulu Stick Fighting Master), Jason Bartley (Zulu Combat Expert)
Shaka Zulu weapons: Iklwa, Iwisa, Zulu Axe, Spit of Poison
Results William Wallace Kills Shaka Zulu Kills
Short Range War Hammer 65 Zulu Axe 70
Mid Range Claymore 319 Iklwa 307
Long Range Ball and Chain 1 Iwisa 2
Special Weapons Targe/Dirk 236 Spit of Poison 0
Totals 621 379

* The war hammer smashed one skull and impaled another in under two seconds. The zulu axe was used to chop up a leg of beef. The zulu axe had more range and speed, earning it a close win.

* The claymore decapitated three meat heads in one swing, and cleanly cut into the Zulu ishlangu shield. The Zulu responded with quick slashes of the iklwa, managing to slice up a pig and piercing a sample of unriveted chainmail. The range of the claymore and its performance proved to be the deciding factor, giving it the advantage.

* For long range, the iwisa throwing club was paired against the ball and chain. After missing the target on the first two tries, the ball and chain successfully shattered an ice dummy. The iwisa, meanwhile, shattered a glass plate and two glass orbs. The accuracy and range of the iwisa earned it the win.

* The special weapons test paired the Scottish targe and dirk against the spit poison of the Zulu. The targe and dirk, as a combination, proved deadly. The long spike of the targe was able to puncture a gel torso's heart, and the dirk was capable of stabbing through the torso's neck (reportedly causing paralysis). For the spit of poison test, Jason spat in the face of a test dummy to depict its value as a distraction tactic, but the results were too questionable to give it the win. The targe and dirk were given the advantage.

[edit] Episode 9: IRA vs Taliban

IRA team: Skoti Collins (IRA Descendant/Historian), Peter Crowe (IRA Weapons Expert)
IRA weapons: LPO-50 Flamethrower, Nail Bomb, AR-15 ArmaLite, Slingshot

Taliban team: Fahim Fazli[3] (former Mujahideen Freedom Fighter), Alex Sami (Counter-Terrorism Specialist)
Taliban weapons: RPG-7 Rocket Launcher, PMN Mine, AK-47 Assault Rifle, Bayonet
Results IRA Kills Taliban Kills
Short Range Slingshot 2 Bayonet 35
Mid Range LPO-50 Flamethrower 70 RPG-7 Rocket Launcher 162
Long Range AR-15 ArmaLite 315 AK-47 Assault Rifle 245
Special Weapons Nail Bomb 130 PMN Mine 41
Totals 517 483

* For short-range weapons, the Taliban's bayonet proved more deadly than the IRA's slingshot. The slingshot was a very accurate weapon (capable of hitting the eye socket of a skull), but did not provide sufficient killing power. The bayonet was declared the winner because it turned the already powerful AK-47 into a short range spear; ripping a reinforced cloth punching bag in half with repeated strikes, that included an attack right into a gel torso's heart.

* For mid-range weapons, the LPO-50 flamethrower was paired against the RPG-7 rocket launcher. The LPO-50 burnt its targets at temperatures of 1500 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the effective range (920 meters), explosion radius, and killing power of the RPG-7 were unquestionable, giving it the edge in mid-range weapons.

* For long-range weapons, the IRA's AR-15 was tested against the Taliban's AK-47. The AR-15 was capable of hitting a smaller target, meaning it was more accurate; actually hitting each of its target in one shot, which the AK-47 failed to do. The AK-47 was the victor of a reliability test involving mud. After the reliability test, Geoff decided to take the assault rifles into his own hands to decide. In his test, Geoff liked the AR-15 better, earning it the win.

* For special weapons, the IRA's nail bomb was compared to the PMN mine. The nail bomb managed to take out all of its targets by lodging its nails into them. The PMN mine proved to be powerful enough to dismember limbs, but could only kill two of its five targets. The nail bomb was more effective at lethally damaging multiple targets, giving the edge over the PMN mine.

[edit] Back for Blood special

As a transition from season one to season two, a special episode (titled Back for Blood) was aired to pit the winning warriors from season one against one another. It was decided to make a distinction between ancient and modern warriors due to the advent of black powder changing the face of warfare.
[edit] Ancient match

For the ancient elimination block, the warriors assembled included the Apache, Samurai, Spartan, Shaolin Monk, and William Wallace. The Apache and Shaolin Monk were automatically removed from the running due to a lack of any form of armor and armor penetrating weapons. William Wallace was taken out of the running due to a lack of a formidable long range weaponry, as well as his easily penetrable chainmail. They decided on the Spartan and Samurai, the team captains of the remaining teams made a return to retest their weapons against different adversaries. The end result was one of the closest matches to date, of ancient warriors it is the second closest match, with only the Viking vs Samurai match being closer.

Spartan representative: Barry Jacobsen (Spartan Historian and Weapons Expert)
Spartan weapons: Spear, Short Sword, Javelin, Shield

Samurai representative: Tetsuro Shigematsu (Samurai Descendant)
Samurai weapons: Katana, Naginata, Yumi, Kanabo
Ancient match results Spartan Kills Samurai Kills
Short Range Short Sword 10 Katana 15
Mid Range Spear 339 Naginata 141
Long Range Javelin 16 Yumi 175
Special Weapons Shield 162 Kanabo 142
Totals 527 473

* For short-range weapons, the Samurai katana was tested against the Spartan's short sword, the Xiphos. Footage of the tests for both from previous episodes was reviewed. The edge was given to the katana for slicing through two pigs, while the xiphos barely got through one. The katana also had a length advantage over the xiphos.

* For mid-range weapons, the Samurai's naginata was pitted against a gel torso wearing a Spartan cuirass. The gel torso was mounted on an "attack bot" to simulate an attacking Spartan. The naginata failed to penetrate its target. The same attack bot was then outfitted with a Samurai cuirass and tested against the Spartan's dory spear, which not only failed to penetrate its target, but was also severely bent in the process. Despite this, the weapons were declared even because neither could penetrate their enemy's armor.

* For long-range weapons, both teams reviewed the footage of the Spartan's javelin and the Samurai's yumi. The javelin was deemed a weapon used against mass formations instead of a single enemy, while the Yumi had speed, killing power, and accuracy. The Yumi was unanimously (including the Spartan expert) given the edge because of its high speed and lethal accuracy.

* For special weapons, the kanabo and the Spartan shield were pit against each other. While the kanabo used in the testing did fair structural damage to the Viking shield earlier on in season one, the Spartan shield was too solid for the kanabo to damage and was unharmed except for a few dents. The Spartan shield was shown to be just as powerful a weapon as ever and therefore given the edge.

[edit] Modern match

The modern elimination block included the Pirate, the Mafia, the Spetznaz, and the IRA. The Pirate was automatically eliminated due to his weapons being deemed too "primitive" in comparison to his modern counterparts. The Mafia was eliminated from contention due to the group not being "professionals", as well as much of their weaponry being improvised. The Spetsnaz were chosen hands down as the most disciplined warrior of the modern era, while the IRA was deemed the most "unpredictable" of the group. The IRA versus the Spetsnaz was the most one sided match-up to date, with the Spetsnaz being the first warrior to ever receive a kill score in the 700s.

Spetsnaz representative: Sonny Puzikas (Former Spetsnaz Operative)
Spetsnaz weapons: Saiga Shotgun, RGD-5 Grenade, Ballistic Knife, AK74 Carbine, Dragunov Rifle, Makarov Pistol

IRA representative: Skoti Collins (IRA Descendant/Historian)
IRA weapons: LPO-50 Flamethrower, Nail Bomb, AR-15 Armalite, Slingshot, Webley Revolver, H&K G3 Sniper Rifle
Modern match results Spetsnaz Kills IRA Kills
Short Range Makarov Pistol 20 Webley Revolver 8
Mid Range Saiga Shotgun 92 LPO-50 Flamethrower 11
Long Range automatic AK74 Carbine 472 AR-15 Armalite 175
Long Range sniper Dragunov Rifle 120 H&K G3 Sniper Rifle 47
Special Weapons Ballistic Knife 6 Slingshot 3
Explosive Weapons RGD-5 Grenade 7 Nail Bomb 20
Totals 717[Ref1 1] 264

1. ^ The actual total of the combined scores is 717, but was shown on the show (1:02:52) as 736 for an unknown reason.


* For long range automatic rifles, the footage of season one was reviewed for the AR-15 Armalite and AK-74 Carbine. It was agreed that the Armalite was the more accurate weapon, but the AK-74 was the more durable weapon; hence, the result was a draw.

* For mid range weaponry, footage for season one reviewed the IRA's LPO-50 Flamethrower against the Spetsnaz's Saiga Shotgun. While the Saiga was quick and deadly, the LPO-50 Flamethrower brought a psychological advantage. Additionally, burn injuries were deemed to be far worse than gun shot wounds, giving the IRA the edge.

* For long range sniper rifles, the IRA's the HK G3 was paired against the Dragunov. While both weapons had high kill ratios, the Dragonov was deemed faster and more accurate in terms of execution and given the edge.

* For special weapons, season one footage reviewed the IRA's sling shot and Spetsnaz's ballistic knife. The ballistic knife was determined as having the advantage due to the weapon's killing power.

* For explosives, the nail bomb and RGD-5 Grenade were reviewed from the season one footage. While the RGD-5 was powerful at a wide range, the Nail Bomb (despite being an improvised weapon) was given the advantage due to the high killing power of its shrapnel.

* For short range weapons, the Makarov was pitted against the IRA's side arm, the Webley Revolver. Despite the Webley being a more powerful pistol, the Makarov was given the advantage due to the pistol carrying more ammo than the six bullets in the Webley and can be reloaded faster.

* This is the most lopsided modern warrior fight on the show to date, as well as the most decisive squad-on-squad fight.

[edit] Season 2

Season 2 was announced by the Team and by Spike, along with a video game. A teaser image posted on Twitter shows a Ballistic Gel torso behind a podium. A teaser video was posted for Deadliest Warrior for the people who signed up for Warrior Den with some of the weapons for season 2. The weapons trailer only showed modern weapons. Season 2 premiered April 20, 2010, at 10 pm ET.[4]
[edit] Episode 10: SWAT vs. GSG 9

SWAT Team: Jon Darrah (9 year SWAT veteran), Steve Gordon (Metro SWAT operator)
SWAT Weapons: Benelli M4 Super 90, LWRC-PSD, Remington 700, Taser Shockwave

GSG 9 Team: Michael Nagel (former German infantry), Damien Puckler (GSG 9 unarmed combat instructor)
GSG 9 Weapons: Remington 870, H&K G36, H&K PSG1, Stingball Grenade
Results SWAT Kills GSG9 Kills
Short Range Benelli M4 80 Remington 870 81
Mid Range LWRC-PSD 227 H&K G36 136
Long Range Remington 700 271 H&K PSG1 205
Special Weapons Taser Shockwave 0 Stingball Grenade 0
Totals 578 422

* For Short Range weapons, the GSG 9 team used the Remington 870, a pump shotgun with a slower cycle than the SWAT's semiautomatic Benelli M4 Super 90. In the first test, the SWAT team destroyed its six targets in less time. In the second test, the GSG9 was far more devastating and accurate, destroying the target's head in 17.35 seconds. The Benelli was also accurate, delivering a kill in every shot, and making it in 11.25 seconds. Finishing their target during both tests in less time gave the advantage to the SWAT team's Benelli.

* For Mid Range weapons, each team ran a simulation: rescue a hostage from three enemies, while securing three bystanders. The GSG9 experts, armed with the HK G36 Assault rifle, completed their simulation in 1 minute and 27 seconds. The SWAT team completed the course in 1 minute and 20 seconds. The SWAT's LWRC-PSD utilized higher caliber bullets, and therefore killed with much more damage in less time; earning it the advantage in middle-ranged weapons.

* For Long Range weapons, the SWAT team's Remington 700 destroyed the skull of its target by shooting it through the left eye. The GSG9's H&K PSG1, however, was able to kill its target by shooting it through the right eye; saving the hostage from kidnapping and being spattered in blood. In addition, the PSG1 was more accurate in hitting its target by about an 1/8 of a centimeter, so it earned the advantage in long-ranged weapons.

* For special weapons, the GSG 9 stingball grenade was tested in a room with test figures, but hit only one of its targets. The SWAT team's taser shockwave is a weapon composed of 36 tasers mounted together. At 25 feet, it managed hit all five of its targets while only deploying half of its arsenal. During a test of a single taser, it was able to bring down down its live target non-violently. Therefore, the taser won the special weapons advantage.

[edit] Episode 11: Attila the Hun vs. Alexander the Great

Attila the Hun team: Sean Pennington (Ancient Combat Specialist),[5] Robert Borsos (expert horseback archer)[6]
Attila the Hun weapons: Sword of Mars, Lasso, Hunnic Composite Bow, Scythian Axe

Alexander the Great team: Kendall Wells (Bladed Weapon specialist),[5] Peter van Rossum (Sword and Shield champion)[5], Rashad Evans (Former UFC Champion)[7]
Alexander the Great weapons: Kopis, Xyston, Gastraphetes, Ballista
Results Attila the Hun Kills Alexander the Great Kills
Short Range Sword of Mars 117 Kopis 120
Mid Range Lasso 30 Xyston 225
Long Range Hunnic Composite Bow 354 Gastraphetes 52
Special Weapons Scythian Axe 95 Ballista 7
Totals 596 404

* This episode marked the first time combat on horseback was factored into a warrior's combat skills and effectiveness.

* For Short-Range weapons, Attila's Sword of Mars went up against Alexander's kopis. When both were tested on horseback (on both stationary and moving targets), the Sword of Mars dealt four killing blows, while the kopis only dealt two (with two additional potentially fatal blows); giving the edge to the Sword of Mars.

* For Mid-Range weapons, Attila's lasso took on Alexander's xyston lance. The xyston was tested against a pig carcass on a zip-line to simulate the weapon's use on horseback. The xyston impaled the pig at 10 feet/second with almost no resistance. The xyston was also tested from horseback on an armoured carcass and was able to puncture through the front plate, impale the carcass, and still puncture the back plate. The lasso could cause a hangman's fracture of the neck and crush the trachea, but was still determined to not be a certain kill. The edge was given to the Xyston due to its raw killing power.

* For Long-Range weapons, Attila's hunnic composite bow was put up against Alexander's gastraphetes belly-bow. Both were tested on two moving targets. The composite bow was used from horseback, and demonstrated both speed and accuracy. The gastraphetes was tested on foot and could not match the speed or the accuracy of the composite bow. After this test, the hosts gave the edge to the composite bow.

* For Special Weapons, Alexander's ballista was tested against Attila's scythian axe. The ballista was fired at a silhouette target of a mounted Hun at 200 yards, and hit its target at 198 mph. The ballista was also tested against a formation of enemies, and caused instant kills by impaling them. The scythian axe was tested against an unprotected ballistic gel head, easily broke into the skull, and destroyed the brain. However, the axe failed to penetrate Alexander's iron helmet, and could not provide enough force to cause a skull fracture. The edge went to the ballista because of its range, killing power, and the Scythian Axe's failure.

* The Greek sport of Pankration was also tested by the Alexander team. Rashad Evans was able to easily crush the trachea and fracture the skull of a ballistic gel torso with only his elbow and knee.

[edit] Episode 12: Jesse James vs. Al Capone

Jesse James team: Joey Dillon (Champion Gunslinger), J. W. Wiseman (Sharpshooting Expert)
Jesse James weapons: Bowie Knife, Colt 1851 Navy Revolver, Colt Single Action Army, Winchester Rifle, Pistol Whip

Al Capone team: Meyer Lansky II (Mafioso descendant), Johnny Lew Fratto (Mafioso descendant, Capone authority)
Al Capone weapons: Stiletto, Tommy Gun, Pineapple Bomb, Brass Knuckles
Results Jesse James Kills Al Capone Kills
Short Range Bowie Knife 13 Stiletto 1
Mid Range Colt 1851 Navy Revolver & Colt Single Action Army 203 Tommy Gun 338
Long Range Winchester Rifle 326 Pineapple Bomb 116
Special Weapons Pistol Whip 2 Brass Knuckles 1
Totals 544 456

* For short-range weapons, Al Capone's stiletto knife was tested against Jesse James' bowie knife. The Stiletto was able to disembowel, slit the throat, and stab the heart of a gel torso. The bowie knife was capable of disemboweling a pig carcass; cutting through ribs as well as being able to be thrown. Even though the bowie knife caused more damage, the stiletto knife was given the edge because of its concealablity and speed.

* For mid-range weapons, Jesse James' Colt pistols were tested in a recreation of a 19th century bank, and made three multiple-hit kills in under seven seconds, with a drawing time of one quarter second. Al Capone's Thompson's sub-machine gun was tested on three targets as well. It shot all three targets in six seconds with two kill shots and a mortal liver wound. The Colt pistols were also tested on horseback and the Thompson in a 1929 Ford, simulating the vehicles of the each warrior's time. The Colt pistols shot three of the five targets, two kill shots and a disarming arm wound. The Thompson was tested in the Ford with almost identical results. The edge was given to the Thompson due to its ability to put multiple bullets in the test dummies.

* For long-range weapons, Al Capone's Mk 2 "Pineapple" Grenade was tested against Jesse James' Winchester rifle. Both the pressure wave and fragmentation of the grenade were devastating, but the grenade only killed three of its four targets, and had the added disadvantage of a five second fuse. The Winchester rifle was able to kill all four of its targets in less time than the grenade. The edge was given to the Winchester because of its greater speed, range, accuracy, and killing score.

* For special weapons, Al Capone's brass knuckles were tested against Jesse James' pistol whip. The brass knuckles were shown to double the force of a punch from 41 psi to 75 psi. The brass knuckles also managed to fracture a naked skull with one hit and cause a depressed skull fracture in three hits. The pistol whip took only one strike to break through a naked skull with a force of 182 psi (more than double that of the brass knuckles). For this reason, the edge was given to the pistol whip.

[edit] Episode 13: Aztec Jaguar vs. Zande Warrior

Aztec Jaguar team: David Lavera (Aztec Descendant/Martial Artist), Eder Saul Lopez (Aztec Combat Historian)
Aztec Jaguar weapons: Tecpatl Sacrificial Knife, Maquahuitl, Atlatl and Tlacochtli, Tematlatl

Zande Warrior team: Coley Mustafa Speaks (Zande Combat Specialist), Gordon Jock (Zande Historical Specialist)
Zande Warrior weapons: Makraka, Makrigga, Kpinga, Botto and Pima


Results Aztec Jaguar Kills Zande Warrior Kills
Short Range Tecpatl Sacrificial Knife 32 Makraka 91
Mid Range Maquahuitl 319 Makrigga 289
Long Range Atlatl & Tlacochtli 86 Kpinga 127
Special Weapons Tematlatl 11 Botto & Pima 45
Totals 448 552

* For short-range weapons, the Zande warrior's makraka took the edge over the Aztec Jaguar's tecpatl sacrificial knife. In the test, both weapons were demonstrated as execution weapons. First, the tecpatl demonstrated human sacrifice rituals when the victims heart was removed; meanwhile, the makraka was used for beheading a bound prisoner. The makraka's precision while beheading the ballistics dummy gave it the edge.

* For mid-range weapons, the Aztec Jaguar's maquahuitl took the edge over the Zande warrior's makrigga. The maquahuitl was tested on a ballistic gel horse head, in which the head was sawed-off using several strikes. Shards of obsidian were embedded in the gel, indicating the weapon would cause more damage if it hit. For the makrigga, the weapon was tested on a pig carcass. The weapon went through the pig, and with the weapon's spiked barbs pulled out entrails when it was pulled out. The maquahuitl, which was nicknamed "the obsidian chainsaw" by Max Geiger, was given the edge due to its greater destructive power.

* For long-range weapons, the Zande warrior's kpinga took the edge over the Aztec Jaguar's atlatl and tlacochtli. The test demonstrated the kpinga's ability to use angular velocity by doing vertical throws at a crowd of warriors, one armed with a shield. The Kpinga maneuvered and deflected off the enemy shield and struck another target. Later, the weapon was tested using a horizontal toss to cut through pork leg stand-ins. For the Aztecs, the atlatl and tlacochtli was tested. The weapon was capable of hitting targets at great distances, and capable of piercing the Zande shield to kills its target. However, the Kpinga proved to have more killing potential with multiple blades on the weapon; giving it the edge.

* For special weapons, the Aztec Jaguar's tematlatl took the edge over the Zande warrior's botto and pima. The tematlatl was tested on skulls, and only three of the five skulls were hit. Further analysis showed some of the hits were not fatal. The botto and pima did not fare well during its test either. Despite the arrows being poison tipped, they could not penetrate the Jaguar's cotton armor, preventing the poison from taking effect. The edge was ultimately given to the tematlatl, due to the weapon having better odds of killing its target.

[edit] Episode 14: Nazi Waffen-SS vs. Viet Cong

Nazi Waffen-SS team: Silvio Wolf Busch (Former German Military), Robert Wilhelm-McCain (German Military Historian)
Nazi Waffen-SS weapons: Mauser C96 Pistol, MP28, Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty), Flammenwerfer 41

Viet Cong team: Tuan Nguyen (Vietnam War veteran), Danny Boyer (Viet Cong Weapons Expert)
Viet Cong weapons: Tokarev-TT33 Pistol, MAT-49N, F-1 Grenade-POMZ-2 Combination, Punji Stakes
Results Nazi Waffen-SS Kills Viet Cong Kills
Short Range Mauser C96 Pistol 50 Tokarev-TT33 Pistol 42
Long Range MP28 310 MAT-49N 177
Explosive Weapons Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty) 76 F-1 Grenade

POMZ-2
81
Special Weapons Flammenwerfer 41 178 Punji Stakes 86
Totals 614 386

* For short-range weapons, the Mauser C96 was tested against the Tokarev-TT33 against five targets. The TT33 managed to eliminate the targets in 24 seconds with eight shots, while the C96 eliminated the targets with 10 shots in only 12 seconds. The Mauser C96's automatic fire capability was then demonstrated, emptying a full clip in less than a second. The edge was given to the Mauser C96 for its 20-round capacity and secondary autofire option.

* For long-range weapons, the MP28 was tested against the MAT-49N. It was determined that both SMGs performed almost equally in eliminating three targets in 30 seconds, resulting in a draw.

* For explosive weapons, the Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty) was tested against the F-1 Grenade + POMZ-2 Combination. The Schrapnellmine destroyed 4 targets and had an effective fragmentation radius of 15 yards while the F-1 Grenade decimated a pig carcass after its POMZ-2 host mine had been disarmed and removed. The edge was given to the F-1 Grenade and POMZ-2 Combination due to its Anti-handling nature.

* For special weapons, the punji stakes were tested against the Flammenwerfer 41. The punji pit trap could still kill by infection if the victim didn't fall in face first, while the punji spike ball trap could penetrate deep enough to hit vital organs. The Flammenwerfer 41 eliminated a group of targets and burned down a hut in the brief span of a few seconds. The edge was given to the Flammenwerfer 41, since it didn't require its victims to fall in or activate a trip wire to be effective, was capable of clearing out areas, and neutralizing booby traps to prevent any form of surprise attacks.

[edit] Episode 15: Roman Centurion vs. Rajput Warrior

Roman Centurion team: Terence Rotolo (Ancient Combat Specialist), Matt Lasky (Roman Weapons Historian)
Roman Centurion weapons: Scorpion, Gladius, Pilum, Dolabra

Rajput team: Gugun Deep Singh (Rajput Descendant/Weapons Expert), Bhajneet Singh (Rajput Expert/Gatka Martial Artist), Sukhwinder Singh (Aara Expert)
Rajput weapons: Chakram, Aara, Khanda, Katar
Results Roman Centurion Kills Rajput Warrior Kills
Short Range Gladius 223 Khanda 328
Mid Range Pilum 44 Aara 0
Long Range Scorpion 4 Chakram 53
Special Weapons Dolabra 114 Katar 234
Totals 385 615

* For short-range weapons, the gladius was tested against the khanda. The gladius was capable of chopping off arms and penetrating into the vital organs while the khanda could cut cleanly through the ribs of three cow targets. During the gladius test a scutum was also used in the fighting techniques but it was revealed on the aftermath episode that this was a strictly sword vs. sword comparison. The edge was given to the khanda for its tremendous cutting power and longer blade.

* For mid-range weapons, the aara was tested against the pilum. The aara, when wielded against three targets, was only able to kill one and inflict minor injuries on the other two. The pilum, however, penetrated three blood bags and one Rajput shield. The edge was given to the pilum for its flexible killing potential as a spear and a throwing projectile.

* For long-range weapons, the chakrams were tested against the scorpion. The chakram severed a simulated neck while the scorpion demonstrated its superior range by delivering four kills at 25 yards and one kill at 50 yards. The Edge was given to the chakram for its portability and faster rate of fire.

* For special weapons, the katars were tested against the dolabra. Although both weapons were capable of penetrating butted chainmail and delivering killing blows, the edge was given to the dolabra for its longer reach.

[edit] Episode 16: Somali Pirates vs. Medellín Cartel

Somali Pirate team: Abdi Ali (Somali Native/Army Veteran), Haji Ukajh (Somali Refugee/Weapons Expert)
Somali Pirate weapons: PKM Machine Gun, AK-47, Grappling Hook, RPG-7

Medellín Cartel team: Michael Corleone Blanco (Son of Medellín Cartel Boss), Kenny "Kenji" Gallo (Former Cocaine Smuggler)
Medellín Cartel weapons: M60 Machine Gun, Mini Uzi, Machete, Car Bomb
Results Somali Pirate Kills Medellín Cartel Kills
Short Range Grappling Hook 8 Machete 54
Mid Range AK-47 204 Mini Uzi 188
Long Range PKM Machine Gun 140 M60 Machine Gun 96
Explosive Weapons RPG-7 170 Car Bomb 140
Totals 522 478

* For short-range weapons, the machete was tested against the grappling hook. The machete cleaved off the arms and severed the throat of a gel torso while the grappling hook ripped into a pig carcass. The edge was given to the machete since the grappling hook wasn't designed to be a weapon.

* For mid-range weapons, the Mini Uzi was tested against the AK-47. The Mini Uzi emptied an entire clip into two targets inside a car with most of the hits being in the head and neck areas while the AK-47 killed two targets at 50yds and two targets at 100yds while fired from a small skiff. The edge was given to the AK-47 for its longer range and firepower.

* For long-range weapons, the M60 was tested against the PKM against four moving targets. The PKM completed its test in 1m and 43s but jammed once while the M60 completed its test in 1m and 54s but jammed twice. The edge was given to the PKM for its higher rate of fire and better mechanical reliability.

* For explosive weapons, the car bomb was tested against the RPG-7. Although the RPG-7 was portable and could be fired repeatedly at a distance, the edge was given to the car bomb for its better chance at killing multiple targets with its larger explosive payload.

[edit] Episode 17: Persian Immortal vs. Celt

Persian Immortal team: Ardeshir Radpour (Persian Historian/Equestrian), Cyrus Zahiri (Persian Sword Master)
Persian Immortal weapons: Bow and Arrow, Spear, Sagaris, Chariot Scythe

Celt team: Francis Brebner (Highland Games Champion), William Spencer Dinnean (Celtic Warrior Descendant), Dave Baker (Sword Master)
Celt weapons: Sling, Lancea, Longsword, Burda
Results Persian Immortal Kills Celt Kills
Short Range Sagaris 127 Longsword 170
Mid Range Spear 247 Lancea 126
Long Range Bow and Arrow 180 Sling 1
Special Weapons Chariot Scythe 135 Burda 14
Totals 689 311

* For short-range weapons, the celtic longsword was tested against the sagaris. The longsword decapitated a gel torso in three hits and almost cut a gel head in half from chariot but failed to cut through the Immortal's scale armor. The sagaris could penetrate deep into the organs and during the test against the Celt's armor, it pierced the helmet but got stuck in the iron belt for a few seconds. The edge was given to the longsword for its faster recovery time.

* For mid-range weapons, the lancea was tested against the Persian spear. The lancea went through a pig carcass when it was thrown as a javelin while the Persian spear killed two targets from chariot. The edge was given to the Persian spear for its thinner tip and reusability.

* For long-range weapons, the bow and arrow was tested against the sling. The bow and arrow's effective range was 50 yards while the sling delivered two kills and three wounds with five shots. The edge was given to the bow and arrow for it superior range, accuracy, and lethality.

* For special weapons, the burda club was tested against the chariot scythe. The burda club exploded multiple heads while the chariot scythe failed to kill either of its two pig targets. The edge was given to the burda for its simplicity and portability.

[edit] Episode 18: KGB vs. CIA

KGB team: Pavel Ksendz (KGB Operator Descendant), Stass Klassen (Former Russian Military)
KGB weapons: Skorpion SMG 61, Camera Gun, Shoe Knife, Dead Drop Spike

CIA team: Mike Baker (Former CIA Agent), Frank Dowse (Former Defense Intelligence)
CIA weapons: MAC-10, Briefcase Gun, Exploding Cigar, Garrote
Results KGB Kills CIA Kills
Short Range Shoe Knife 5 Garrote 1
Mid Range Camera Gun 10 Briefcase Gun 95
Long Range Skorpion SMG 61 361 MAC-10 413
Explosive Weapons Dead Drop Spike 74 Exploding Cigar 41
Totals 450 550

* For short-range weapons, the shoe knife was tested against the garrote. The shoe knife ripped through a pig carcass and could cause profuse bleeding if it hits an artery or vital organ. The garrote decapitated a gel torso but was determined to be heavily dependent on a surprise attack from behind. The edge was given to the shoe knife since it was more flexible and less disadvantaged than the garrote.

* For mid-range weapons, the briefcase gun was tested against the camera gun. The briefcase gun killed a target with a lethal shot to the liver while the camera gun achieved an instant kill by driving a .22 bullet up the left nostril of a gel head. The edge was given to the briefcase gun since it contained a 9mm PPK which was a heavier caliber and longer range weapon that could be fired multiple times.

* For long-range weapons, the MAC-10 was tested against the skorpion SMG-61 in eliminating five targets. The skorpion delivered three kills but left one wounded and one alive in 12 seconds while the MAC-10 delivered five kills in 20 seconds. The edge was given to the MAC-10 for its heavier caliber, 30-round clip, faster rate of fire, and better accuracy.

* For explosive weapons, the exploding cigar was tested against the dead drop spike. The cigar completely destroyed the upper and lower jaw of a gel head but was determined to be very unreliable due to its timed fuse and small explosive payload while the dead drop spike decimated a mannequin. The edge was given to the dead drop spike for its higher success rate at killing a target with its SEMTEX payload and combination lock trigger.

[edit] Episode 19: Vlad The Impaler vs. Sun Tzu

Vlad the Impaler team: Vaclav Havlik (Medieval Sword Master), Brahm Gallagher (Vlad Historian)
Vlad the Impaler weapons: Kilij, Hand Cannon, Steel Crossbow, Halberd

Sun Tzu team: Johnny Yang (Chinese Martial Arts Champ), Tommy Leng (Ancient Chinese Weapons Expert)
Sun Tzu weapons: Jian, Flaming Arrows, Repeating Crossbow, Zhua
Results Vlad the Impaler Kills Sun Tzu Kills
Short Range Kilij 337 Jian 234
Mid Range Halberd 214 Zhua 37
Long Range Steel Crossbow 30 Repeating Crossbow 46
Special Weapons Hand Cannon 71 Flaming Arrows 31
Totals 652 348

* For short-range weapons, the kilij was tested against the jian. The kilij cleanly cut apart a pig carcass in four swings while the jian could cleanly pierce through and cut apart another pig carcass. The edge was given to the kilij for its cutting power.

* For mid-range weapons, the zhua was tested against the halberd. The zhua tore apart a gel head in three strikes while the halberd pierced and ripped through the bones on a side of beef. The edge was given to the halberd for its killing power and the flexibility of its hook, spike, and axe head.

* For long-range weapons, the repeating crossbow was tested against the steel crossbow. The repeating crossbow fired 20 shots in the span of 30 seconds, delivering seven hits and achieving two kills and one wound while the steel crossbow could only get off two shots and delivered only one kill with the second bolt bouncing off Sun Tzu's leather armor. The edge was given to the repeating crossbow for its superior rate of fire.

* For special weapons, the hand cannon was tested against the flaming arrow. The hand cannon delivered three kill shots and could be used as a club if Vlad missed or ran out of ammunition. The flaming arrow could kill a group of enemies standing in an oil-soaked area of dry brush through severe fire burns or smoke inhalation but when it was tested directly against Vlad's chainmail armor, the first two shots bounced off and the third shot only inflicted a shallow wound. The edge was given to the hand cannon for its firepower and secondary function as a melee weapon.

[edit] Episode 20: Ming Warrior vs. Musketeer

Ming Warrior team: Jonathan Weizhang Wang (Kung Fu World Champion), Phillip Dang (Combative Wushu Champion)
Ming Warrior weapons: Dao, 3-Barrel Pole Gun, Nest of Bees , Mechanical Land Mine

Musketeer team: Xavier Declie (French Combat Historian), Luke Lafontaine (Sword Master)
Musketeer weapons: Rapier/Main Gauche, Wheel Lock Pistol, Flintlock Musket, Grenade
Results Ming Warrior Kills Musketeer Kills
Short Range Dao 71 Rapier/Main Gauche 195
Mid Range 3-Barrel Pole Gun 41 Wheel Lock Pistol 178
Long Range Nest of Bees 15 Flintlock Musket 275
Special Weapons Mechanical Land Mine 199 Grenade 26
Totals 326 674

* For short-range weapons, the rapier and main gauche combination was tested against the dao. The rapier + main gauche delivered five kill strikes against a gel torso in 16 seconds while the dao cut apart two pigs in only seven seconds. The edge was given to the dao since it could be used both for thrusting and slashing.

* For mid-range weapons, the wheel lock pistol was tested against the 3-barrel pole cannon against the other team's armor. The wheel lock pistol penetrated the Ming Warrior's studded leather armor and deliver three kill shots but misfired two times during its test while the 3-barrel pole cannon was unable to penetrate the Musketeer's steel curaiss and could only inflict one kill and one wound. The edge was given to the wheel lock pistol due to the pole cannon's failure.

* For long-range weapons, the nest of bees was tested against the flintlock musket. Of the 32 rockets that were fired against a small battalion of dummy targets by the nest of bees, only six of them hit with three of them being kill shots while the flintlock musket fired off three shots and inflicted one kill and two wounds on a gel torso. The edge was given to the musket for its accuracy, heavy caliber, and option to mount a plug bayonet.

* For explosive weapons, the mechanically triggered landmine was tested against the grenade against four targets. The mechanically triggered land mine killed all four of its targets upon detonation while the grenade only killed two of its targets and left the other two alive. The edge was given to the land mine for its larger explosive payload.

[edit] Episode 21: Comanche vs. Mongol

Comanche team: Joaquin Gonzalez (Comanche Horseman), Jay Redhawk (Master Horse Archer)
Comanche weapons: War Hawk, War Lance, Comanche Bow and Arrow, Scalping Knife

Mongol team: Munkthur Luvsanjambaa (Native Mongolian Historian), Jason Nguyen (Asian Combat Expert)
Mongol weapons: Flanged Mace, Glaive, Mongol Bow and Arrow, Ild
Results Comanche Kills Mongol Kills
Short Range War Hawk 152 Flanged Mace 111
Mid Range War Lance 168 Glaive 116
Long Range Comanche Bow and Arrow 205 Mongol Bow and Arrow 142
Special Weapons Scalping Knife 3 Ild 103
Totals 528 472

* For short-range weapons, the war hawk was tested against the mace against three skulls. The war hawk penetrated three skulls in 32s but got stuck in the second skull while the iron flanged mace completely destroyed all three skulls in only 28s. The edge was given to the iron flanged mace for it tremendous killing power.

* For mid-range weapons, the war lance was tested against the glaive. The war lance delivered three kills and penetrated the Mongol's leather lamellar armor while the glaive pierced between the ribs on a side of beef. Although the glaive had a longer tip, the edge was given to the war lance since the glaive could not be used on horseback.

* For long-range weapons, the comanche bow was tested against the mongol bow against seven targets. The comanche bow delivered six hits and achieved four kills and one wound in 28s while the mongol bow delivered five hits and achieved four kills in 33s. The edge was given to the comanche bow for its speed and accuracy.

* For special weapons, the ild sword was tested against the scalping knife. The ild cut apart a pig carcass with a few strikes while the scalping knife disemboweled another pig carcass with several, quicker strikes. The edge was given to the ild sword for its bigger size and cutting power.

[edit] Episode 22: Navy SEAL vs. Israeli Commando

Navy SEAL team: Rob Roy (22 Year SEAL Veteran), Colin Palmer (Former SEAL Explosives Expert)
Navy SEAL weapons: Recon 1 Knife, SIG Sauer P226, M4 Colt Commando, C-4

Israeli Commando team: Moti Horenstein (Israeli Special Forces Krav Maga Instructor), Mike Kanarek (Former member of IDF Orev Golani)
Israeli Commando weapons: KA-BAR Knife, Glock 19, Micro Galil, Semtex
Results Navy SEAL Kills Israeli Commando Kills
Short Range Recon 1 Knife 15 KA-BAR Knife 42
Mid Range SIG Sauer P226 101 Glock 19 98
Long Range M4 Colt Commando 355 Micro Galil 288
Explosive Weapons C-4 47 Semtex 54
Totals 518 482

* For short-range weapons, the KA-BAR was tested against the Recon 1 in cutting up a gel torso. Mike, wielding the KA-BAR, ripped apart the gel torso with a stabbing speed of 29fps while Rob, wielding the Recon 1, decapitated, amputated, and disemboweled the gel torso with a stabbing speed of 32fps. The panel was indecisive as to which knife was better and considered both weapons to be equally effective, resulting in a draw.

* For mid-range weapons, the Glock 19 was tested against the SIG Sauer P226 in breaking five lights and eliminating two targets inside a mock-up bistro. The SEALS completed the challenge in 13.84s while the Commandos completed the challenge in 20.03s due to missing with a few shots against the lights. The edge was given to the SIG P226 for the better shooting of the SEALS.

* For long-range weapons, the Micro Galil was tested against the M4 Colt Commando in hitting a moving pig target surrounded by four bystanders. The M4 hit the pig target with all 30 rounds in 34s while the Micro Galil fired only 23 rounds in 48s, achieving 21 hits and two grazes. The edge was given to the M4 for its accuracy and faster rate of fire.

* For explosive weapons, the C4 was tested against the Semtex. In the first round of testing, the C4 destroyed a boat along with the two targets that were on it while a Semtex-laced cellphone killed its target without harming four nearby bystanders. In the second round of testing, 1lb of each explosive was detonated in two separate wooden outhouses with the C4 generating ~270 psi and the Semtex generating ~324psi. The edge was given to the Semtex for its greater explosive force.

* There was one final test comparing the hand-to-hand techniques of the two, though the results were not shown.

[edit] References

1. ^ Sale, Andrew. "BOOB TUBE SCOOP: 'Deadliest Warrior' attacks". http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/boob-tube-scoop-deadliest-warrior-attacks-1.1646236. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
2. ^ "Spike TV Green Lights Original Series 'Surviving Disaster' and 'Deadliest Warrior'". http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS153858+16-Oct-2008+PRN20081016. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
3. ^ "Fahim Fazli". IMDb. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2390252/. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
4. ^ Lang, Derrik J. (2010-03-30). "'Deadliest Warrior' preps for bloodier second season". readingeagle.com. http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=209283. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
5. ^ a b c Spike (2010-04-22). "Sneak Peek - Attila's Battle Axe Weapons Test". http://www.spike.com/video/sneak-peek-attilas/3378331#. Retrieved 2010-04-22.
6. ^ "The Monitor:'Deadliest Warrior'". http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-ca-monitor-20100425,0,1507467.story. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
7. ^ "Rashad Evans Joins The Battle". http://www.spike.com/blog/rashad-evans-to/94493. Retrieved 2010-04-27.

[edit] External links

* Official website
* List of Deadliest Warrior episodes at the Internet Movie Database
* List of Deadliest Warrior episodes at TV.com

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* 1 Season 1
o 1.1 Episode 1: Apache vs Gladiator
o 1.2 Episode 2: Viking vs Samurai
o 1.3 Episode 3: Spartan vs Ninja
o 1.4 Episode 4: Pirate vs Knight
o 1.5 Episode 5: Yakuza vs Mafia
o 1.6 Episode 6: Green Beret vs Spetsnaz
o 1.7 Episode 7: Shaolin Monk vs Māori Warrior
o 1.8 Episode 8: William Wallace vs Shaka Zulu
o 1.9 Episode 9: IRA vs Taliban
o 1.10 Back for Blood special
+ 1.10.1 Ancient match
+ 1.10.2 Modern match
* 2 Season 2
o 2.1 Episode 10: SWAT vs. GSG 9
o 2.2 Episode 11: Attila the Hun vs. Alexander the Great
o 2.3 Episode 12: Jesse James vs. Al Capone
o 2.4 Episode 13: Aztec Jaguar vs. Zande Warrior
o 2.5 Episode 14: Nazi Waffen-SS vs. Viet Cong
o 2.6 Episode 15: Roman Centurion vs. Rajput Warrior
o 2.7 Episode 16: Somali Pirates vs. Medellín Cartel
o 2.8 Episode 17: Persian Immortal vs. Celt
o 2.9 Episode 18: KGB vs. CIA
o 2.10 Episode 19: Vlad The Impaler vs. Sun Tzu
o 2.11 Episode 20: Ming Warrior vs. Musketeer
o 2.12 Episode 21: Comanche vs. Mongol
o 2.13 Episode 22: Navy SEAL vs. Israeli Commando
* 3 References
* 4 External links

[edit] Season 1

Deadliest Warrior premiered on April 7, 2009.[1] Nine one-hour episodes of the show were produced for Season 1.[2] Season 1 was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 11, 2010.[citation needed]
[edit] Episode 1: Apache vs Gladiator

Apache team: Alan Tafoya (Jicarilla Apache and World Champion Knife Fighter), Snake Blocker (Lipan Apache and United States Army Combat Instructor)
Apache weapons: Tomahawk, Knife, Bow and Arrow, War Club

Gladiator team: Chris Torres (Ancient Weapons Specialist), Steven Dietrich (Gladiator Combat Instructor), Chuck Liddell (Former UFC light-heavyweight champion)
Gladiator weapons: Cestus, Scissor, Trident and Net, Sling, Sica
Results Apache Kills Gladiator Kills
Short Range Tomahawk 153 Cestus

Scissor
25

25
Mid Range Knife 266 Trident and Net 166
Long Range Bow and Arrow 188 Sling 1
Special Weapons War Club 60 Sica 116
Totals 667 333

* For short-range weapons, the tomahawk was tested against the cestus and the scissor. Two types of tomahawk were tested on a gel head: one made of stone (which tore off the back of the head) and one made of the jaw bone of a horse (which achieved the same result as the stone tomahawk). Iron tomahawks were thrown at wood targets which penetrated deep into them. The cestus and scissor, wielded by Chuck Liddell, were tested on a 400-lb piece of beef. The cestus broke its ribs while the scissor almost cut it in half. A divided panel gave the edge to the versatility of the tomahawk.

* For mid-range weapons, the knife was tested against the trident and net. The knife's versatility was demonstrated when Snake Blocker threw three knives at three targets in under three seconds. The trident, wielded by Chris Torres, was then tested on a gel torso which managed to puncture its heart. The trident and net was given the edge due to its flexibility as an offensive-defensive combo.

* For long-range weapons, the sling was tested against the bow and arrow. Steven Dietrich launched a lead sling shot at 91 mph. The shot was then simulated by an air cannon which drove a lead sling shot into a gel head and shattered the upper jaw. Alan Tafoya, wielding the bow and arrow, fired multiple arrows at a gel torso in quick succession. The edge was given to the bow and arrow due to its superior range, accuracy, and lethality.

* For special weapons, the sica was tested against the war club. Steven Dietrich was able to almost cut off a gel arm with the sica. The War Club, wielded by Snake Blocker, was then tested on two targets: a bare skull and a gladiator's helmet. It completely shattered the skull but was broken against the helmet. The sica was given the edge due to the club's failure.

[edit] Episode 2: Viking vs Samurai

Viking team: Casey Hendershot (Viking Weapons Instructor), Matt Nelson (Viking Combat Expert, Descendant of Danish Vikings)
Viking weapons: Great Axe, Long Sword, Spear, Shield

Samurai team: Tetsuro Shigematsu (Samurai Descendant), Brett Chan (Samurai Weapons Expert)
Samurai weapons: Katana, Naginata, Yumi, Kanabo
Results Viking Kills Samurai Kills
Short Range Great Axe 134 Katana 137
Mid Range Long Sword 175 Naginata 171
Long Range Spear 92 Yumi 114
Special Weapons Shield 77 Kanabo 100
Totals 478 522

* The katana was tested first against three bamboo mats, and managed to cut them all in one clean swipe in under a third of a second. It was tested next on pig carcasses, and managed to cut through two pigs cleanly. Finally, it was tested against the Viking's chainmail, which it impacted but failed to significantly damage. The great axe nearly cleaved its gel dummy in half, but bounced off of a solid samurai helmet in an overhead chop. The narrow advantage was given to the axe due to its greater killing power.

* The naginata proved itself as a quick ranged weapon by slicing a dummy with several quick cuts, taking off part of the head in one, slashing the face in the second, and stabbing the heart on the last. The long sword was very effective, as it made a very deep slash across the back of the head and into the brain cavity in its first strike, impaled it through the neck on the second, and made a final slash across the neck. The edge was given to the long sword due to its killing power.

* The spear was thrown at targets 25 feet away, and penetrated wood targets that were several inches thick. Two spears were also thrown at once, and were capable of the same severity of penetration. The yumi bow was shot at two dummies from 45 feet accurately hitting them. The yumi's accuracy was also shown by shooting out dummy eyes at 25 feet. The yumi was given the advantage due to its accuracy and range.

* The Viking's round shield proved itself effective as a defensive shield and a bludgeoning weapon. A large, 35-pound version of the Kanabo was tested and shattered a cow's femur as well as breaking off a part of the shield, although half of the studs in the club were knocked out in the process. In a comparison of killing ability, the kanabo was given the edge.

[edit] Episode 3: Spartan vs Ninja

Spartan team: Jeremy Dunn (Fight Coordinator and Demonstrator), Barry Jacobsen (Spartan Historian and Weapons Expert)
Spartan weapons: Spear, Short Sword, Javelin, Shield

Ninja team: Lou Klein (Ninjutsu Master), Michael Lehr (Martial Arts Expert)
Ninja weapons: Black Egg, Ninjato, Blowgun, Shuriken, Kusarigama
Results Spartan Kills Ninja Kills
Short Range Short Sword 52 Ninjato 123
Mid Range Spear 210 Black Egg 0
Long Range Javelin 9 Shuriken

Blowgun
0

4
Special Weapons Shield 382 Kusarigama 220
Totals 653 347

* The Ninjato and Short Sword were tested against a ballistics gel torsos. The ninjato was able to cut into its shoulder, but when the short sword was thrust into the torso, it hit the metal rod supporting the torso and didn't allow an accurate reading to be taken. So, they were tested on a pig. The ninjato was able to cut through the pig in two slices while the short sword only managed to cut it up. The edge was given to the ninjato due to its power, lightness, superior range, and quickness.

* The spear was thrust at a gel torso, where it proved to be a devastating blow. The black egg was thrown at a Spartan helmet where it was blindingly effective. The spear got the edge since it could kill the opponent, whereas the egg was more of a distraction tactic.

* Neither the shuriken nor the javelin proved itself effective as the shuriken failed to produce more than minor wounds and the javelin proved to be slow and inaccurate. Another Ninja weapon, the blowgun, was also tested. While it also failed to show great killing power on its own, its speed and poison darts gave it the edge.

* Being a vital part of Spartan combat, the shield proved itself to be a strong defensive advantage as well as a killing blow. When it was tested on a dummy, it inflicted 45Gs, which is instant death. While the blade of the kusarigama was unable to penetrate the bronze cuirass of the Spartan, the ball & chain proved to be able to distract, disarm, and incapacitate the Spartan. Nevertheless, the shield got the edge due to its versatility.

[edit] Episode 4: Pirate vs Knight

Pirate team: Michael Triplett (Pirate Weapons Master), David Hernandez (Sword Fighting Instructor)
Pirate weapons: Grenado, Flintlock Pistol, Blunderbuss, Cutlass, Boarding Axe

Knight team: David Coretti (Army Veteran/Sword Expert), Josh Paugh (Medieval Weapons Expert)
Knight weapons: Morningstar, Crossbow, Halberd, Broadsword, Plate Armor
Results Pirate Kills Knight Kills
Short Range Cutlass

Boarding Axe
25

13
Broadsword

Plate Armor
103

0
Mid Range Blunderbuss 352 Halberd 108
Long Range Flintlock Pistol 41 Crossbow 106
Special Weapons Grenado 198 Morningstar 54
Totals 629 371

* Both swords were tested against pig carcasses; the broadsword cleaved its pig in half, while the cutlass almost managed to do the same. The contest was declared a draw with both showing high killing power.

* The blunderbuss, despite a misfire, was able to put a hole with one of its pellets through a double plate armor layer. The halberd was a deadly and versatile weapon, as it managed to cut up a gel torso's head. However, because of the blunderbuss's power of penetration and concussion, it was given the advantage.

* Both ranged weapons were tested on dummies, with the crossbow bolt penetrating deeply into an unprotected dummy. The flintlock, meanwhile, was able to dent but not penetrate the single breastplate on its dummy. Furthermore, Triplett called his shot but missed, indicating inaccuracy in the flintlock. The crossbow took the win thanks to its killing power, accuracy, and the deficiencies of the flintlock.

* The morningstar proved to be a fast and deadly short-range weapon when it shattered a dummy skull with one swing. The grenado was detonated inside a plexiglass box with several pig carcasses, one having an armor plate. The grenado produced a great blast, tearing holes in the unprotected pigs. However, it failed to penetrate the armor at close range. With both weapons effective, the win was given to the grenado for its concussion, shock value, and shrapnel.

* The Plate Armor was tested throughout the show, being effective against most of the Pirate weapons. The Boarding Axe put a very small hole in a Knight helmet, but didn't penetrate it. The edge was given to the armor for its defense power.

[edit] Episode 5: Yakuza vs Mafia

Yakuza team: Zero Kazama (Actor, Karatedoka), David Kono (Yakuza Descendant/Historian)
Yakuza weapons: Sten, Ceramic Grenade, Nunchakus, Walther P38, Sai

Mafia team: Joe Ferrante (Mafia Weapons Expert), Thomas Bonanno (Mafia Descendant/Historian)
Mafia weapons: Tommy Gun, Molotov Cocktail, Baseball Bat, Sawed-off Shotgun, Ice Pick
Results Yakuza Kills Mafia Kills
Short Range Nunchakus 9 Baseball Bat 23
Mid Range Walther P38 10 Sawed-off Shotgun 38
Long Range Sten 359 Tommy Gun 499
Special Weapons Sai 10 Ice Pick 24
Explosive Weapons Ceramic Grenade 26 Molotov Cocktail 2
Totals 414 586

* The nunchaku was tested against the baseball bat. The bat broke a pig's spine at over 100 mph. The Nunchakus was tested on a gel head and managed to crack its skull in three hits. Ferrante tested the bat on the same torso and caused more damage in one swing. This gave the bat the advantage.

* The Walther P38 was tested against the sawed-off shotgun. The P38 proved to have deadly accuracy, managing to hit a synthetic skull (filled with brains) through the left eye socket. The Sawed-off Shotgun was tested on a dummy, hitting its target in the torso and cheek. The shotgun was given the advantage due to its superior killing power.

* The tommy gun and sten were both tested against single and multiple targets. The tommy gun was given the advantage due to its stronger caliber, faster rate of fire, and larger magazine.

* The ice pick was tested against the sai. The ice pick was able to stab a gel torso in the neck and through its head. The sai was tested on a blood-filled foam torso, and was able to put multiple stab wounds in it. The sai was given the advantage due to its versatility. The ice pick was included as a weapon only because it was commonplace; the sai, however, was actually designed for use as a weapon.

* The ceramic grenade was tested against the Molotov cocktail. The ceramic grenade was able to take out three targets: one was confused, one was disoriented, and the other was dead. The Molotov cocktail was tested on two dummies in a car. When thrown, it put the car in a "mini-firestorm" and slowly burned the dummies. The ceramic grenade was given the advantage due to its ability to put its victims in a completely defenseless state, whereas the Molotov's victims weren't immediately incapacitated.

[edit] Episode 6: Green Beret vs Spetsnaz

Green Beret team: Matt Anderson (Former Green Beret), Sgt. George Gomez (Green Beret Instructor)
Green Beret weapons: Mossberg Shotgun, M67 Grenade, E-Tool, M4A1 Carbine, M24 Rifle, Beretta Pistol

Spetsnaz team: Sonny Puzikas (Former Spetsnaz Operative), Maxim Franz (Former naval Spetsnaz Operative)
Spetsnaz weapons: Saiga Shotgun, RGD-5 Grenade, Ballistic Knife, AK74 Carbine, Dragunov Rifle, Makarov Pistol
Results Green Beret Kills Spetsnaz Kills
Short Range Beretta Pistol 4 Makarov Pistol 12
Mid Range Mossberg Shotgun 42 Saiga Shotgun 104
Long Range M4A1 Carbine

M24 Rifle
311

85
AK74 Carbine

Dragunov Rifle
288

84
Special Weapons E-Tool 3 Ballistic Knife 7
Explosive Weapons M67 Grenade 36 RGD-5 Grenade 24
Totals 481 519

* Both pistols were shot at targets while navigating a specially designed target course using a night vision device. The Spetsnaz was able to eliminate all three targets without causing friendly casualties. While the Green Beret was able to navigate the same course in less time (completing the course five seconds sooner than the Spetsnaz) and also without friendly casualties, the Green Beret was only able to kill one target, leaving one target able to fight back in wounded condition and the final target nearly unscathed. The Makarov won due to its shooter's skill despite having a smaller magazine.

* The Mossberg was shot at a pig and put four rounds in under four seconds. The Saiga was shot at four targets in under three seconds. The edge was given to the Saiga due to its semi-auto capability.

* The AK74 and M4 were determined to be equal as the users shot all the targets. It came down to the user's sniper rifles. The Dragunov and M24 were tested on multiple targets. The Dragunov missed its targets by at least an inch to either side, while the M24 hit all its targets right in the centre. The M24 took the advantage due to its greater accuracy.

* The Ballistic Knife went up against the E-Tool. The E-Tool was tested on a gel torso and managed to almost remove the head, as well as slicing into the intestines, causing them to spill out of the body cavity. The ballistic knife was tested on three glass orbs and penetrated all three, at a velocity of 39 mph. In a very close comparison, the ballistic knife was chosen due to its ranged capability and portability.

* The RGD5 was detonated inside of a washing machine surrounded by standees and managed to take out one standee and put a piece of the machine in another standee at 40 feet. The M67 was detonated in a clear box with two dummies and a pig, and managed to take them all out. The M67 won due to its larger blast radius.

[edit] Episode 7: Shaolin Monk vs Māori Warrior

Shaolin Monk team: Eric Chen (Kung Fu Master/Historian), Wang Wei (Wushu National Champion), Alfred Hsing (Chinese Weapons Expert)
Shaolin Monks weapons: Twin Hooks, Emei Piercers, Staff, Whip Chain

Māori Warrior team: Seamus Fitzgerald (Māori Weapons Historian), Jared Wihongi (Special Forces Combat Instructor), Sala Baker (Māori Weapons Specialist)
Māori Warrior weapons: Stingray Spear, Mere Club, Taiaha, Shark Tooth Club
Results Shaolin Monk Kills Māori Warrior Kills
Short Range Emei Piercers 31 Mere 78
Mid Range Staff

Twin Hooks
57

566
Taiaha

Stingray Spear
151

6
Special Weapons Whip Chain 38 Shark Tooth Club 73
Totals 692 308

* For the short range match up, the emei piercers were tested against the mere club. The emei piercers showed amazing speed, accuracy, and killing potential as Alfred turned a gel torso's head inside out with repeated stabs. The mere club annihilated a bull skull (which is two times thicker then a human skull) with ease. The experts of the Māori wanted to prove that the mere was stronger than steel, so they set up a test. Sala tried to smash through a row of bricks with a steel knife and managed to smash through one, but the Mere smashed through three, giving it the edge.

* For the first mid range weapon match up, the twin hooks were put up against the stingray spear. The twin hooks went up first, managing to cut up a pig carcass. Putting both swords together doubled the weapon's range, a feature it demonstrated while cutting through a gel torso. The stingray spear stabbed its opponent, lodging the ends of the spear into the gel torso. The stingray spear caused severe damage, but not as much as the twin hooks. The twin hooks were given the edge for its superior damage and re-usability, as the stingray spear was deemed a "one shot" weapon.

* Next the taiaha was tested against the staff. Although the staff managed to take out clay pots with amazing speed and precision, the taiaha showed more strength by taking out two cow spines (which are three times thicker than a human spine). The fact that the staff was used more as a defensive weapon was a determining factor in the tests, and the taiaha was given the edge for being designed to kill its target.

* In special weapons, the whip chain was tested against the shark tooth club. Although the whip chain showed a lot of killing potential and sharp precision (destroying five glass orbs in two strikes), the shark tooth club was able to not only cut its leg of beef, but kept cutting when the teeth broke off inside the target. The Shark Tooth Club was given the edge.

* This is the most lopsided one-on-one fight to date on the show, as well as the most decisive fight not involving modern weapons.

[edit] Episode 8: William Wallace vs Shaka Zulu

William Wallace team: Kieron Elliott (Highlander Weapons Expert), Anthony De Longis (Blade Master)
William Wallace weapons: Claymore, Ball and Chain, War Hammer, Targe/Dirk

Shaka Zulu team: Earl White (Zulu Stick Fighting Master), Jason Bartley (Zulu Combat Expert)
Shaka Zulu weapons: Iklwa, Iwisa, Zulu Axe, Spit of Poison
Results William Wallace Kills Shaka Zulu Kills
Short Range War Hammer 65 Zulu Axe 70
Mid Range Claymore 319 Iklwa 307
Long Range Ball and Chain 1 Iwisa 2
Special Weapons Targe/Dirk 236 Spit of Poison 0
Totals 621 379

* The war hammer smashed one skull and impaled another in under two seconds. The zulu axe was used to chop up a leg of beef. The zulu axe had more range and speed, earning it a close win.

* The claymore decapitated three meat heads in one swing, and cleanly cut into the Zulu ishlangu shield. The Zulu responded with quick slashes of the iklwa, managing to slice up a pig and piercing a sample of unriveted chainmail. The range of the claymore and its performance proved to be the deciding factor, giving it the advantage.

* For long range, the iwisa throwing club was paired against the ball and chain. After missing the target on the first two tries, the ball and chain successfully shattered an ice dummy. The iwisa, meanwhile, shattered a glass plate and two glass orbs. The accuracy and range of the iwisa earned it the win.

* The special weapons test paired the Scottish targe and dirk against the spit poison of the Zulu. The targe and dirk, as a combination, proved deadly. The long spike of the targe was able to puncture a gel torso's heart, and the dirk was capable of stabbing through the torso's neck (reportedly causing paralysis). For the spit of poison test, Jason spat in the face of a test dummy to depict its value as a distraction tactic, but the results were too questionable to give it the win. The targe and dirk were given the advantage.

[edit] Episode 9: IRA vs Taliban

IRA team: Skoti Collins (IRA Descendant/Historian), Peter Crowe (IRA Weapons Expert)
IRA weapons: LPO-50 Flamethrower, Nail Bomb, AR-15 ArmaLite, Slingshot

Taliban team: Fahim Fazli[3] (former Mujahideen Freedom Fighter), Alex Sami (Counter-Terrorism Specialist)
Taliban weapons: RPG-7 Rocket Launcher, PMN Mine, AK-47 Assault Rifle, Bayonet
Results IRA Kills Taliban Kills
Short Range Slingshot 2 Bayonet 35
Mid Range LPO-50 Flamethrower 70 RPG-7 Rocket Launcher 162
Long Range AR-15 ArmaLite 315 AK-47 Assault Rifle 245
Special Weapons Nail Bomb 130 PMN Mine 41
Totals 517 483

* For short-range weapons, the Taliban's bayonet proved more deadly than the IRA's slingshot. The slingshot was a very accurate weapon (capable of hitting the eye socket of a skull), but did not provide sufficient killing power. The bayonet was declared the winner because it turned the already powerful AK-47 into a short range spear; ripping a reinforced cloth punching bag in half with repeated strikes, that included an attack right into a gel torso's heart.

* For mid-range weapons, the LPO-50 flamethrower was paired against the RPG-7 rocket launcher. The LPO-50 burnt its targets at temperatures of 1500 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the effective range (920 meters), explosion radius, and killing power of the RPG-7 were unquestionable, giving it the edge in mid-range weapons.

* For long-range weapons, the IRA's AR-15 was tested against the Taliban's AK-47. The AR-15 was capable of hitting a smaller target, meaning it was more accurate; actually hitting each of its target in one shot, which the AK-47 failed to do. The AK-47 was the victor of a reliability test involving mud. After the reliability test, Geoff decided to take the assault rifles into his own hands to decide. In his test, Geoff liked the AR-15 better, earning it the win.

* For special weapons, the IRA's nail bomb was compared to the PMN mine. The nail bomb managed to take out all of its targets by lodging its nails into them. The PMN mine proved to be powerful enough to dismember limbs, but could only kill two of its five targets. The nail bomb was more effective at lethally damaging multiple targets, giving the edge over the PMN mine.

[edit] Back for Blood special

As a transition from season one to season two, a special episode (titled Back for Blood) was aired to pit the winning warriors from season one against one another. It was decided to make a distinction between ancient and modern warriors due to the advent of black powder changing the face of warfare.
[edit] Ancient match

For the ancient elimination block, the warriors assembled included the Apache, Samurai, Spartan, Shaolin Monk, and William Wallace. The Apache and Shaolin Monk were automatically removed from the running due to a lack of any form of armor and armor penetrating weapons. William Wallace was taken out of the running due to a lack of a formidable long range weaponry, as well as his easily penetrable chainmail. They decided on the Spartan and Samurai, the team captains of the remaining teams made a return to retest their weapons against different adversaries. The end result was one of the closest matches to date, of ancient warriors it is the second closest match, with only the Viking vs Samurai match being closer.

Spartan representative: Barry Jacobsen (Spartan Historian and Weapons Expert)
Spartan weapons: Spear, Short Sword, Javelin, Shield

Samurai representative: Tetsuro Shigematsu (Samurai Descendant)
Samurai weapons: Katana, Naginata, Yumi, Kanabo
Ancient match results Spartan Kills Samurai Kills
Short Range Short Sword 10 Katana 15
Mid Range Spear 339 Naginata 141
Long Range Javelin 16 Yumi 175
Special Weapons Shield 162 Kanabo 142
Totals 527 473

* For short-range weapons, the Samurai katana was tested against the Spartan's short sword, the Xiphos. Footage of the tests for both from previous episodes was reviewed. The edge was given to the katana for slicing through two pigs, while the xiphos barely got through one. The katana also had a length advantage over the xiphos.

* For mid-range weapons, the Samurai's naginata was pitted against a gel torso wearing a Spartan cuirass. The gel torso was mounted on an "attack bot" to simulate an attacking Spartan. The naginata failed to penetrate its target. The same attack bot was then outfitted with a Samurai cuirass and tested against the Spartan's dory spear, which not only failed to penetrate its target, but was also severely bent in the process. Despite this, the weapons were declared even because neither could penetrate their enemy's armor.

* For long-range weapons, both teams reviewed the footage of the Spartan's javelin and the Samurai's yumi. The javelin was deemed a weapon used against mass formations instead of a single enemy, while the Yumi had speed, killing power, and accuracy. The Yumi was unanimously (including the Spartan expert) given the edge because of its high speed and lethal accuracy.

* For special weapons, the kanabo and the Spartan shield were pit against each other. While the kanabo used in the testing did fair structural damage to the Viking shield earlier on in season one, the Spartan shield was too solid for the kanabo to damage and was unharmed except for a few dents. The Spartan shield was shown to be just as powerful a weapon as ever and therefore given the edge.

[edit] Modern match

The modern elimination block included the Pirate, the Mafia, the Spetznaz, and the IRA. The Pirate was automatically eliminated due to his weapons being deemed too "primitive" in comparison to his modern counterparts. The Mafia was eliminated from contention due to the group not being "professionals", as well as much of their weaponry being improvised. The Spetsnaz were chosen hands down as the most disciplined warrior of the modern era, while the IRA was deemed the most "unpredictable" of the group. The IRA versus the Spetsnaz was the most one sided match-up to date, with the Spetsnaz being the first warrior to ever receive a kill score in the 700s.

Spetsnaz representative: Sonny Puzikas (Former Spetsnaz Operative)
Spetsnaz weapons: Saiga Shotgun, RGD-5 Grenade, Ballistic Knife, AK74 Carbine, Dragunov Rifle, Makarov Pistol

IRA representative: Skoti Collins (IRA Descendant/Historian)
IRA weapons: LPO-50 Flamethrower, Nail Bomb, AR-15 Armalite, Slingshot, Webley Revolver, H&K G3 Sniper Rifle
Modern match results Spetsnaz Kills IRA Kills
Short Range Makarov Pistol 20 Webley Revolver 8
Mid Range Saiga Shotgun 92 LPO-50 Flamethrower 11
Long Range automatic AK74 Carbine 472 AR-15 Armalite 175
Long Range sniper Dragunov Rifle 120 H&K G3 Sniper Rifle 47
Special Weapons Ballistic Knife 6 Slingshot 3
Explosive Weapons RGD-5 Grenade 7 Nail Bomb 20
Totals 717[Ref1 1] 264

1. ^ The actual total of the combined scores is 717, but was shown on the show (1:02:52) as 736 for an unknown reason.


* For long range automatic rifles, the footage of season one was reviewed for the AR-15 Armalite and AK-74 Carbine. It was agreed that the Armalite was the more accurate weapon, but the AK-74 was the more durable weapon; hence, the result was a draw.

* For mid range weaponry, footage for season one reviewed the IRA's LPO-50 Flamethrower against the Spetsnaz's Saiga Shotgun. While the Saiga was quick and deadly, the LPO-50 Flamethrower brought a psychological advantage. Additionally, burn injuries were deemed to be far worse than gun shot wounds, giving the IRA the edge.

* For long range sniper rifles, the IRA's the HK G3 was paired against the Dragunov. While both weapons had high kill ratios, the Dragonov was deemed faster and more accurate in terms of execution and given the edge.

* For special weapons, season one footage reviewed the IRA's sling shot and Spetsnaz's ballistic knife. The ballistic knife was determined as having the advantage due to the weapon's killing power.

* For explosives, the nail bomb and RGD-5 Grenade were reviewed from the season one footage. While the RGD-5 was powerful at a wide range, the Nail Bomb (despite being an improvised weapon) was given the advantage due to the high killing power of its shrapnel.

* For short range weapons, the Makarov was pitted against the IRA's side arm, the Webley Revolver. Despite the Webley being a more powerful pistol, the Makarov was given the advantage due to the pistol carrying more ammo than the six bullets in the Webley and can be reloaded faster.

* This is the most lopsided modern warrior fight on the show to date, as well as the most decisive squad-on-squad fight.

[edit] Season 2

Season 2 was announced by the Team and by Spike, along with a video game. A teaser image posted on Twitter shows a Ballistic Gel torso behind a podium. A teaser video was posted for Deadliest Warrior for the people who signed up for Warrior Den with some of the weapons for season 2. The weapons trailer only showed modern weapons. Season 2 premiered April 20, 2010, at 10 pm ET.[4]
[edit] Episode 10: SWAT vs. GSG 9

SWAT Team: Jon Darrah (9 year SWAT veteran), Steve Gordon (Metro SWAT operator)
SWAT Weapons: Benelli M4 Super 90, LWRC-PSD, Remington 700, Taser Shockwave

GSG 9 Team: Michael Nagel (former German infantry), Damien Puckler (GSG 9 unarmed combat instructor)
GSG 9 Weapons: Remington 870, H&K G36, H&K PSG1, Stingball Grenade
Results SWAT Kills GSG9 Kills
Short Range Benelli M4 80 Remington 870 81
Mid Range LWRC-PSD 227 H&K G36 136
Long Range Remington 700 271 H&K PSG1 205
Special Weapons Taser Shockwave 0 Stingball Grenade 0
Totals 578 422

* For Short Range weapons, the GSG 9 team used the Remington 870, a pump shotgun with a slower cycle than the SWAT's semiautomatic Benelli M4 Super 90. In the first test, the SWAT team destroyed its six targets in less time. In the second test, the GSG9 was far more devastating and accurate, destroying the target's head in 17.35 seconds. The Benelli was also accurate, delivering a kill in every shot, and making it in 11.25 seconds. Finishing their target during both tests in less time gave the advantage to the SWAT team's Benelli.

* For Mid Range weapons, each team ran a simulation: rescue a hostage from three enemies, while securing three bystanders. The GSG9 experts, armed with the HK G36 Assault rifle, completed their simulation in 1 minute and 27 seconds. The SWAT team completed the course in 1 minute and 20 seconds. The SWAT's LWRC-PSD utilized higher caliber bullets, and therefore killed with much more damage in less time; earning it the advantage in middle-ranged weapons.

* For Long Range weapons, the SWAT team's Remington 700 destroyed the skull of its target by shooting it through the left eye. The GSG9's H&K PSG1, however, was able to kill its target by shooting it through the right eye; saving the hostage from kidnapping and being spattered in blood. In addition, the PSG1 was more accurate in hitting its target by about an 1/8 of a centimeter, so it earned the advantage in long-ranged weapons.

* For special weapons, the GSG 9 stingball grenade was tested in a room with test figures, but hit only one of its targets. The SWAT team's taser shockwave is a weapon composed of 36 tasers mounted together. At 25 feet, it managed hit all five of its targets while only deploying half of its arsenal. During a test of a single taser, it was able to bring down down its live target non-violently. Therefore, the taser won the special weapons advantage.

[edit] Episode 11: Attila the Hun vs. Alexander the Great

Attila the Hun team: Sean Pennington (Ancient Combat Specialist),[5] Robert Borsos (expert horseback archer)[6]
Attila the Hun weapons: Sword of Mars, Lasso, Hunnic Composite Bow, Scythian Axe

Alexander the Great team: Kendall Wells (Bladed Weapon specialist),[5] Peter van Rossum (Sword and Shield champion)[5], Rashad Evans (Former UFC Champion)[7]
Alexander the Great weapons: Kopis, Xyston, Gastraphetes, Ballista
Results Attila the Hun Kills Alexander the Great Kills
Short Range Sword of Mars 117 Kopis 120
Mid Range Lasso 30 Xyston 225
Long Range Hunnic Composite Bow 354 Gastraphetes 52
Special Weapons Scythian Axe 95 Ballista 7
Totals 596 404

* This episode marked the first time combat on horseback was factored into a warrior's combat skills and effectiveness.

* For Short-Range weapons, Attila's Sword of Mars went up against Alexander's kopis. When both were tested on horseback (on both stationary and moving targets), the Sword of Mars dealt four killing blows, while the kopis only dealt two (with two additional potentially fatal blows); giving the edge to the Sword of Mars.

* For Mid-Range weapons, Attila's lasso took on Alexander's xyston lance. The xyston was tested against a pig carcass on a zip-line to simulate the weapon's use on horseback. The xyston impaled the pig at 10 feet/second with almost no resistance. The xyston was also tested from horseback on an armoured carcass and was able to puncture through the front plate, impale the carcass, and still puncture the back plate. The lasso could cause a hangman's fracture of the neck and crush the trachea, but was still determined to not be a certain kill. The edge was given to the Xyston due to its raw killing power.

* For Long-Range weapons, Attila's hunnic composite bow was put up against Alexander's gastraphetes belly-bow. Both were tested on two moving targets. The composite bow was used from horseback, and demonstrated both speed and accuracy. The gastraphetes was tested on foot and could not match the speed or the accuracy of the composite bow. After this test, the hosts gave the edge to the composite bow.

* For Special Weapons, Alexander's ballista was tested against Attila's scythian axe. The ballista was fired at a silhouette target of a mounted Hun at 200 yards, and hit its target at 198 mph. The ballista was also tested against a formation of enemies, and caused instant kills by impaling them. The scythian axe was tested against an unprotected ballistic gel head, easily broke into the skull, and destroyed the brain. However, the axe failed to penetrate Alexander's iron helmet, and could not provide enough force to cause a skull fracture. The edge went to the ballista because of its range, killing power, and the Scythian Axe's failure.

* The Greek sport of Pankration was also tested by the Alexander team. Rashad Evans was able to easily crush the trachea and fracture the skull of a ballistic gel torso with only his elbow and knee.

[edit] Episode 12: Jesse James vs. Al Capone

Jesse James team: Joey Dillon (Champion Gunslinger), J. W. Wiseman (Sharpshooting Expert)
Jesse James weapons: Bowie Knife, Colt 1851 Navy Revolver, Colt Single Action Army, Winchester Rifle, Pistol Whip

Al Capone team: Meyer Lansky II (Mafioso descendant), Johnny Lew Fratto (Mafioso descendant, Capone authority)
Al Capone weapons: Stiletto, Tommy Gun, Pineapple Bomb, Brass Knuckles
Results Jesse James Kills Al Capone Kills
Short Range Bowie Knife 13 Stiletto 1
Mid Range Colt 1851 Navy Revolver & Colt Single Action Army 203 Tommy Gun 338
Long Range Winchester Rifle 326 Pineapple Bomb 116
Special Weapons Pistol Whip 2 Brass Knuckles 1
Totals 544 456

* For short-range weapons, Al Capone's stiletto knife was tested against Jesse James' bowie knife. The Stiletto was able to disembowel, slit the throat, and stab the heart of a gel torso. The bowie knife was capable of disemboweling a pig carcass; cutting through ribs as well as being able to be thrown. Even though the bowie knife caused more damage, the stiletto knife was given the edge because of its concealablity and speed.

* For mid-range weapons, Jesse James' Colt pistols were tested in a recreation of a 19th century bank, and made three multiple-hit kills in under seven seconds, with a drawing time of one quarter second. Al Capone's Thompson's sub-machine gun was tested on three targets as well. It shot all three targets in six seconds with two kill shots and a mortal liver wound. The Colt pistols were also tested on horseback and the Thompson in a 1929 Ford, simulating the vehicles of the each warrior's time. The Colt pistols shot three of the five targets, two kill shots and a disarming arm wound. The Thompson was tested in the Ford with almost identical results. The edge was given to the Thompson due to its ability to put multiple bullets in the test dummies.

* For long-range weapons, Al Capone's Mk 2 "Pineapple" Grenade was tested against Jesse James' Winchester rifle. Both the pressure wave and fragmentation of the grenade were devastating, but the grenade only killed three of its four targets, and had the added disadvantage of a five second fuse. The Winchester rifle was able to kill all four of its targets in less time than the grenade. The edge was given to the Winchester because of its greater speed, range, accuracy, and killing score.

* For special weapons, Al Capone's brass knuckles were tested against Jesse James' pistol whip. The brass knuckles were shown to double the force of a punch from 41 psi to 75 psi. The brass knuckles also managed to fracture a naked skull with one hit and cause a depressed skull fracture in three hits. The pistol whip took only one strike to break through a naked skull with a force of 182 psi (more than double that of the brass knuckles). For this reason, the edge was given to the pistol whip.

[edit] Episode 13: Aztec Jaguar vs. Zande Warrior

Aztec Jaguar team: David Lavera (Aztec Descendant/Martial Artist), Eder Saul Lopez (Aztec Combat Historian)
Aztec Jaguar weapons: Tecpatl Sacrificial Knife, Maquahuitl, Atlatl and Tlacochtli, Tematlatl

Zande Warrior team: Coley Mustafa Speaks (Zande Combat Specialist), Gordon Jock (Zande Historical Specialist)
Zande Warrior weapons: Makraka, Makrigga, Kpinga, Botto and Pima


Results Aztec Jaguar Kills Zande Warrior Kills
Short Range Tecpatl Sacrificial Knife 32 Makraka 91
Mid Range Maquahuitl 319 Makrigga 289
Long Range Atlatl & Tlacochtli 86 Kpinga 127
Special Weapons Tematlatl 11 Botto & Pima 45
Totals 448 552

* For short-range weapons, the Zande warrior's makraka took the edge over the Aztec Jaguar's tecpatl sacrificial knife. In the test, both weapons were demonstrated as execution weapons. First, the tecpatl demonstrated human sacrifice rituals when the victims heart was removed; meanwhile, the makraka was used for beheading a bound prisoner. The makraka's precision while beheading the ballistics dummy gave it the edge.

* For mid-range weapons, the Aztec Jaguar's maquahuitl took the edge over the Zande warrior's makrigga. The maquahuitl was tested on a ballistic gel horse head, in which the head was sawed-off using several strikes. Shards of obsidian were embedded in the gel, indicating the weapon would cause more damage if it hit. For the makrigga, the weapon was tested on a pig carcass. The weapon went through the pig, and with the weapon's spiked barbs pulled out entrails when it was pulled out. The maquahuitl, which was nicknamed "the obsidian chainsaw" by Max Geiger, was given the edge due to its greater destructive power.

* For long-range weapons, the Zande warrior's kpinga took the edge over the Aztec Jaguar's atlatl and tlacochtli. The test demonstrated the kpinga's ability to use angular velocity by doing vertical throws at a crowd of warriors, one armed with a shield. The Kpinga maneuvered and deflected off the enemy shield and struck another target. Later, the weapon was tested using a horizontal toss to cut through pork leg stand-ins. For the Aztecs, the atlatl and tlacochtli was tested. The weapon was capable of hitting targets at great distances, and capable of piercing the Zande shield to kills its target. However, the Kpinga proved to have more killing potential with multiple blades on the weapon; giving it the edge.

* For special weapons, the Aztec Jaguar's tematlatl took the edge over the Zande warrior's botto and pima. The tematlatl was tested on skulls, and only three of the five skulls were hit. Further analysis showed some of the hits were not fatal. The botto and pima did not fare well during its test either. Despite the arrows being poison tipped, they could not penetrate the Jaguar's cotton armor, preventing the poison from taking effect. The edge was ultimately given to the tematlatl, due to the weapon having better odds of killing its target.

[edit] Episode 14: Nazi Waffen-SS vs. Viet Cong

Nazi Waffen-SS team: Silvio Wolf Busch (Former German Military), Robert Wilhelm-McCain (German Military Historian)
Nazi Waffen-SS weapons: Mauser C96 Pistol, MP28, Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty), Flammenwerfer 41

Viet Cong team: Tuan Nguyen (Vietnam War veteran), Danny Boyer (Viet Cong Weapons Expert)
Viet Cong weapons: Tokarev-TT33 Pistol, MAT-49N, F-1 Grenade-POMZ-2 Combination, Punji Stakes
Results Nazi Waffen-SS Kills Viet Cong Kills
Short Range Mauser C96 Pistol 50 Tokarev-TT33 Pistol 42
Long Range MP28 310 MAT-49N 177
Explosive Weapons Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty) 76 F-1 Grenade

POMZ-2
81
Special Weapons Flammenwerfer 41 178 Punji Stakes 86
Totals 614 386

* For short-range weapons, the Mauser C96 was tested against the Tokarev-TT33 against five targets. The TT33 managed to eliminate the targets in 24 seconds with eight shots, while the C96 eliminated the targets with 10 shots in only 12 seconds. The Mauser C96's automatic fire capability was then demonstrated, emptying a full clip in less than a second. The edge was given to the Mauser C96 for its 20-round capacity and secondary autofire option.

* For long-range weapons, the MP28 was tested against the MAT-49N. It was determined that both SMGs performed almost equally in eliminating three targets in 30 seconds, resulting in a draw.

* For explosive weapons, the Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty) was tested against the F-1 Grenade + POMZ-2 Combination. The Schrapnellmine destroyed 4 targets and had an effective fragmentation radius of 15 yards while the F-1 Grenade decimated a pig carcass after its POMZ-2 host mine had been disarmed and removed. The edge was given to the F-1 Grenade and POMZ-2 Combination due to its Anti-handling nature.

* For special weapons, the punji stakes were tested against the Flammenwerfer 41. The punji pit trap could still kill by infection if the victim didn't fall in face first, while the punji spike ball trap could penetrate deep enough to hit vital organs. The Flammenwerfer 41 eliminated a group of targets and burned down a hut in the brief span of a few seconds. The edge was given to the Flammenwerfer 41, since it didn't require its victims to fall in or activate a trip wire to be effective, was capable of clearing out areas, and neutralizing booby traps to prevent any form of surprise attacks.

[edit] Episode 15: Roman Centurion vs. Rajput Warrior

Roman Centurion team: Terence Rotolo (Ancient Combat Specialist), Matt Lasky (Roman Weapons Historian)
Roman Centurion weapons: Scorpion, Gladius, Pilum, Dolabra

Rajput team: Gugun Deep Singh (Rajput Descendant/Weapons Expert), Bhajneet Singh (Rajput Expert/Gatka Martial Artist), Sukhwinder Singh (Aara Expert)
Rajput weapons: Chakram, Aara, Khanda, Katar
Results Roman Centurion Kills Rajput Warrior Kills
Short Range Gladius 223 Khanda 328
Mid Range Pilum 44 Aara 0
Long Range Scorpion 4 Chakram 53
Special Weapons Dolabra 114 Katar 234
Totals 385 615

* For short-range weapons, the gladius was tested against the khanda. The gladius was capable of chopping off arms and penetrating into the vital organs while the khanda could cut cleanly through the ribs of three cow targets. During the gladius test a scutum was also used in the fighting techniques but it was revealed on the aftermath episode that this was a strictly sword vs. sword comparison. The edge was given to the khanda for its tremendous cutting power and longer blade.

* For mid-range weapons, the aara was tested against the pilum. The aara, when wielded against three targets, was only able to kill one and inflict minor injuries on the other two. The pilum, however, penetrated three blood bags and one Rajput shield. The edge was given to the pilum for its flexible killing potential as a spear and a throwing projectile.

* For long-range weapons, the chakrams were tested against the scorpion. The chakram severed a simulated neck while the scorpion demonstrated its superior range by delivering four kills at 25 yards and one kill at 50 yards. The Edge was given to the chakram for its portability and faster rate of fire.

* For special weapons, the katars were tested against the dolabra. Although both weapons were capable of penetrating butted chainmail and delivering killing blows, the edge was given to the dolabra for its longer reach.

[edit] Episode 16: Somali Pirates vs. Medellín Cartel

Somali Pirate team: Abdi Ali (Somali Native/Army Veteran), Haji Ukajh (Somali Refugee/Weapons Expert)
Somali Pirate weapons: PKM Machine Gun, AK-47, Grappling Hook, RPG-7

Medellín Cartel team: Michael Corleone Blanco (Son of Medellín Cartel Boss), Kenny "Kenji" Gallo (Former Cocaine Smuggler)
Medellín Cartel weapons: M60 Machine Gun, Mini Uzi, Machete, Car Bomb
Results Somali Pirate Kills Medellín Cartel Kills
Short Range Grappling Hook 8 Machete 54
Mid Range AK-47 204 Mini Uzi 188
Long Range PKM Machine Gun 140 M60 Machine Gun 96
Explosive Weapons RPG-7 170 Car Bomb 140
Totals 522 478

* For short-range weapons, the machete was tested against the grappling hook. The machete cleaved off the arms and severed the throat of a gel torso while the grappling hook ripped into a pig carcass. The edge was given to the machete since the grappling hook wasn't designed to be a weapon.

* For mid-range weapons, the Mini Uzi was tested against the AK-47. The Mini Uzi emptied an entire clip into two targets inside a car with most of the hits being in the head and neck areas while the AK-47 killed two targets at 50yds and two targets at 100yds while fired from a small skiff. The edge was given to the AK-47 for its longer range and firepower.

* For long-range weapons, the M60 was tested against the PKM against four moving targets. The PKM completed its test in 1m and 43s but jammed once while the M60 completed its test in 1m and 54s but jammed twice. The edge was given to the PKM for its higher rate of fire and better mechanical reliability.

* For explosive weapons, the car bomb was tested against the RPG-7. Although the RPG-7 was portable and could be fired repeatedly at a distance, the edge was given to the car bomb for its better chance at killing multiple targets with its larger explosive payload.

[edit] Episode 17: Persian Immortal vs. Celt

Persian Immortal team: Ardeshir Radpour (Persian Historian/Equestrian), Cyrus Zahiri (Persian Sword Master)
Persian Immortal weapons: Bow and Arrow, Spear, Sagaris, Chariot Scythe

Celt team: Francis Brebner (Highland Games Champion), William Spencer Dinnean (Celtic Warrior Descendant), Dave Baker (Sword Master)
Celt weapons: Sling, Lancea, Longsword, Burda
Results Persian Immortal Kills Celt Kills
Short Range Sagaris 127 Longsword 170
Mid Range Spear 247 Lancea 126
Long Range Bow and Arrow 180 Sling 1
Special Weapons Chariot Scythe 135 Burda 14
Totals 689 311

* For short-range weapons, the celtic longsword was tested against the sagaris. The longsword decapitated a gel torso in three hits and almost cut a gel head in half from chariot but failed to cut through the Immortal's scale armor. The sagaris could penetrate deep into the organs and during the test against the Celt's armor, it pierced the helmet but got stuck in the iron belt for a few seconds. The edge was given to the longsword for its faster recovery time.

* For mid-range weapons, the lancea was tested against the Persian spear. The lancea went through a pig carcass when it was thrown as a javelin while the Persian spear killed two targets from chariot. The edge was given to the Persian spear for its thinner tip and reusability.

* For long-range weapons, the bow and arrow was tested against the sling. The bow and arrow's effective range was 50 yards while the sling delivered two kills and three wounds with five shots. The edge was given to the bow and arrow for it superior range, accuracy, and lethality.

* For special weapons, the burda club was tested against the chariot scythe. The burda club exploded multiple heads while the chariot scythe failed to kill either of its two pig targets. The edge was given to the burda for its simplicity and portability.

[edit] Episode 18: KGB vs. CIA

KGB team: Pavel Ksendz (KGB Operator Descendant), Stass Klassen (Former Russian Military)
KGB weapons: Skorpion SMG 61, Camera Gun, Shoe Knife, Dead Drop Spike

CIA team: Mike Baker (Former CIA Agent), Frank Dowse (Former Defense Intelligence)
CIA weapons: MAC-10, Briefcase Gun, Exploding Cigar, Garrote
Results KGB Kills CIA Kills
Short Range Shoe Knife 5 Garrote 1
Mid Range Camera Gun 10 Briefcase Gun 95
Long Range Skorpion SMG 61 361 MAC-10 413
Explosive Weapons Dead Drop Spike 74 Exploding Cigar 41
Totals 450 550

* For short-range weapons, the shoe knife was tested against the garrote. The shoe knife ripped through a pig carcass and could cause profuse bleeding if it hits an artery or vital organ. The garrote decapitated a gel torso but was determined to be heavily dependent on a surprise attack from behind. The edge was given to the shoe knife since it was more flexible and less disadvantaged than the garrote.

* For mid-range weapons, the briefcase gun was tested against the camera gun. The briefcase gun killed a target with a lethal shot to the liver while the camera gun achieved an instant kill by driving a .22 bullet up the left nostril of a gel head. The edge was given to the briefcase gun since it contained a 9mm PPK which was a heavier caliber and longer range weapon that could be fired multiple times.

* For long-range weapons, the MAC-10 was tested against the skorpion SMG-61 in eliminating five targets. The skorpion delivered three kills but left one wounded and one alive in 12 seconds while the MAC-10 delivered five kills in 20 seconds. The edge was given to the MAC-10 for its heavier caliber, 30-round clip, faster rate of fire, and better accuracy.

* For explosive weapons, the exploding cigar was tested against the dead drop spike. The cigar completely destroyed the upper and lower jaw of a gel head but was determined to be very unreliable due to its timed fuse and small explosive payload while the dead drop spike decimated a mannequin. The edge was given to the dead drop spike for its higher success rate at killing a target with its SEMTEX payload and combination lock trigger.

[edit] Episode 19: Vlad The Impaler vs. Sun Tzu

Vlad the Impaler team: Vaclav Havlik (Medieval Sword Master), Brahm Gallagher (Vlad Historian)
Vlad the Impaler weapons: Kilij, Hand Cannon, Steel Crossbow, Halberd

Sun Tzu team: Johnny Yang (Chinese Martial Arts Champ), Tommy Leng (Ancient Chinese Weapons Expert)
Sun Tzu weapons: Jian, Flaming Arrows, Repeating Crossbow, Zhua
Results Vlad the Impaler Kills Sun Tzu Kills
Short Range Kilij 337 Jian 234
Mid Range Halberd 214 Zhua 37
Long Range Steel Crossbow 30 Repeating Crossbow 46
Special Weapons Hand Cannon 71 Flaming Arrows 31
Totals 652 348

* For short-range weapons, the kilij was tested against the jian. The kilij cleanly cut apart a pig carcass in four swings while the jian could cleanly pierce through and cut apart another pig carcass. The edge was given to the kilij for its cutting power.

* For mid-range weapons, the zhua was tested against the halberd. The zhua tore apart a gel head in three strikes while the halberd pierced and ripped through the bones on a side of beef. The edge was given to the halberd for its killing power and the flexibility of its hook, spike, and axe head.

* For long-range weapons, the repeating crossbow was tested against the steel crossbow. The repeating crossbow fired 20 shots in the span of 30 seconds, delivering seven hits and achieving two kills and one wound while the steel crossbow could only get off two shots and delivered only one kill with the second bolt bouncing off Sun Tzu's leather armor. The edge was given to the repeating crossbow for its superior rate of fire.

* For special weapons, the hand cannon was tested against the flaming arrow. The hand cannon delivered three kill shots and could be used as a club if Vlad missed or ran out of ammunition. The flaming arrow could kill a group of enemies standing in an oil-soaked area of dry brush through severe fire burns or smoke inhalation but when it was tested directly against Vlad's chainmail armor, the first two shots bounced off and the third shot only inflicted a shallow wound. The edge was given to the hand cannon for its firepower and secondary function as a melee weapon.

[edit] Episode 20: Ming Warrior vs. Musketeer

Ming Warrior team: Jonathan Weizhang Wang (Kung Fu World Champion), Phillip Dang (Combative Wushu Champion)
Ming Warrior weapons: Dao, 3-Barrel Pole Gun, Nest of Bees , Mechanical Land Mine

Musketeer team: Xavier Declie (French Combat Historian), Luke Lafontaine (Sword Master)
Musketeer weapons: Rapier/Main Gauche, Wheel Lock Pistol, Flintlock Musket, Grenade
Results Ming Warrior Kills Musketeer Kills
Short Range Dao 71 Rapier/Main Gauche 195
Mid Range 3-Barrel Pole Gun 41 Wheel Lock Pistol 178
Long Range Nest of Bees 15 Flintlock Musket 275
Special Weapons Mechanical Land Mine 199 Grenade 26
Totals 326 674

* For short-range weapons, the rapier and main gauche combination was tested against the dao. The rapier + main gauche delivered five kill strikes against a gel torso in 16 seconds while the dao cut apart two pigs in only seven seconds. The edge was given to the dao since it could be used both for thrusting and slashing.

* For mid-range weapons, the wheel lock pistol was tested against the 3-barrel pole cannon against the other team's armor. The wheel lock pistol penetrated the Ming Warrior's studded leather armor and deliver three kill shots but misfired two times during its test while the 3-barrel pole cannon was unable to penetrate the Musketeer's steel curaiss and could only inflict one kill and one wound. The edge was given to the wheel lock pistol due to the pole cannon's failure.

* For long-range weapons, the nest of bees was tested against the flintlock musket. Of the 32 rockets that were fired against a small battalion of dummy targets by the nest of bees, only six of them hit with three of them being kill shots while the flintlock musket fired off three shots and inflicted one kill and two wounds on a gel torso. The edge was given to the musket for its accuracy, heavy caliber, and option to mount a plug bayonet.

* For explosive weapons, the mechanically triggered landmine was tested against the grenade against four targets. The mechanically triggered land mine killed all four of its targets upon detonation while the grenade only killed two of its targets and left the other two alive. The edge was given to the land mine for its larger explosive payload.

[edit] Episode 21: Comanche vs. Mongol

Comanche team: Joaquin Gonzalez (Comanche Horseman), Jay Redhawk (Master Horse Archer)
Comanche weapons: War Hawk, War Lance, Comanche Bow and Arrow, Scalping Knife

Mongol team: Munkthur Luvsanjambaa (Native Mongolian Historian), Jason Nguyen (Asian Combat Expert)
Mongol weapons: Flanged Mace, Glaive, Mongol Bow and Arrow, Ild
Results Comanche Kills Mongol Kills
Short Range War Hawk 152 Flanged Mace 111
Mid Range War Lance 168 Glaive 116
Long Range Comanche Bow and Arrow 205 Mongol Bow and Arrow 142
Special Weapons Scalping Knife 3 Ild 103
Totals 528 472

* For short-range weapons, the war hawk was tested against the mace against three skulls. The war hawk penetrated three skulls in 32s but got stuck in the second skull while the iron flanged mace completely destroyed all three skulls in only 28s. The edge was given to the iron flanged mace for it tremendous killing power.

* For mid-range weapons, the war lance was tested against the glaive. The war lance delivered three kills and penetrated the Mongol's leather lamellar armor while the glaive pierced between the ribs on a side of beef. Although the glaive had a longer tip, the edge was given to the war lance since the glaive could not be used on horseback.

* For long-range weapons, the comanche bow was tested against the mongol bow against seven targets. The comanche bow delivered six hits and achieved four kills and one wound in 28s while the mongol bow delivered five hits and achieved four kills in 33s. The edge was given to the comanche bow for its speed and accuracy.

* For special weapons, the ild sword was tested against the scalping knife. The ild cut apart a pig carcass with a few strikes while the scalping knife disemboweled another pig carcass with several, quicker strikes. The edge was given to the ild sword for its bigger size and cutting power.

[edit] Episode 22: Navy SEAL vs. Israeli Commando

Navy SEAL team: Rob Roy (22 Year SEAL Veteran), Colin Palmer (Former SEAL Explosives Expert)
Navy SEAL weapons: Recon 1 Knife, SIG Sauer P226, M4 Colt Commando, C-4

Israeli Commando team: Moti Horenstein (Israeli Special Forces Krav Maga Instructor), Mike Kanarek (Former member of IDF Orev Golani)
Israeli Commando weapons: KA-BAR Knife, Glock 19, Micro Galil, Semtex
Results Navy SEAL Kills Israeli Commando Kills
Short Range Recon 1 Knife 15 KA-BAR Knife 42
Mid Range SIG Sauer P226 101 Glock 19 98
Long Range M4 Colt Commando 355 Micro Galil 288
Explosive Weapons C-4 47 Semtex 54
Totals 518 482

* For short-range weapons, the KA-BAR was tested against the Recon 1 in cutting up a gel torso. Mike, wielding the KA-BAR, ripped apart the gel torso with a stabbing speed of 29fps while Rob, wielding the Recon 1, decapitated, amputated, and disemboweled the gel torso with a stabbing speed of 32fps. The panel was indecisive as to which knife was better and considered both weapons to be equally effective, resulting in a draw.

* For mid-range weapons, the Glock 19 was tested against the SIG Sauer P226 in breaking five lights and eliminating two targets inside a mock-up bistro. The SEALS completed the challenge in 13.84s while the Commandos completed the challenge in 20.03s due to missing with a few shots against the lights. The edge was given to the SIG P226 for the better shooting of the SEALS.

* For long-range weapons, the Micro Galil was tested against the M4 Colt Commando in hitting a moving pig target surrounded by four bystanders. The M4 hit the pig target with all 30 rounds in 34s while the Micro Galil fired only 23 rounds in 48s, achieving 21 hits and two grazes. The edge was given to the M4 for its accuracy and faster rate of fire.

* For explosive weapons, the C4 was tested against the Semtex. In the first round of testing, the C4 destroyed a boat along with the two targets that were on it while a Semtex-laced cellphone killed its target without harming four nearby bystanders. In the second round of testing, 1lb of each explosive was detonated in two separate wooden outhouses with the C4 generating ~270 psi and the Semtex generating ~324psi. The edge was given to the Semtex for its greater explosive force.

* There was one final test comparing the hand-to-hand techniques of the two, though the results were not shown.

[edit] References

1. ^ Sale, Andrew. "BOOB TUBE SCOOP: 'Deadliest Warrior' attacks". http://www.thedailyaztec.com/tempo/boob-tube-scoop-deadliest-warrior-attacks-1.1646236. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
2. ^ "Spike TV Green Lights Original Series 'Surviving Disaster' and 'Deadliest Warrior'". http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS153858+16-Oct-2008+PRN20081016. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
3. ^ "Fahim Fazli". IMDb. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2390252/. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
4. ^ Lang, Derrik J. (2010-03-30). "'Deadliest Warrior' preps for bloodier second season". readingeagle.com. http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=209283. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
5. ^ a b c Spike (2010-04-22). "Sneak Peek - Attila's Battle Axe Weapons Test". http://www.spike.com/video/sneak-peek-attilas/3378331#. Retrieved 2010-04-22.
6. ^ "The Monitor:'Deadliest Warrior'". http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/tv/la-ca-monitor-20100425,0,1507467.story. Retrieved 2010-04-24.
7. ^ "Rashad Evans Joins The Battle". http://www.spike.com/blog/rashad-evans-to/94493. Retrieved 2010-04-27.

[edit] External links

* Official website
* List of Deadliest Warrior episodes at the Internet Movie Database
* List of Deadliest Warrior episodes at TV.com

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* 1 Season 1
o 1.1 Episode 1: Apache vs Gladiator
o 1.2 Episode 2: Viking vs Samurai
o 1.3 Episode 3: Spartan vs Ninja
o 1.4 Episode 4: Pirate vs Knight
o 1.5 Episode 5: Yakuza vs Mafia
o 1.6 Episode 6: Green Beret vs Spetsnaz
o 1.7 Episode 7: Shaolin Monk vs Māori Warrior
o 1.8 Episode 8: William Wallace vs Shaka Zulu
o 1.9 Episode 9: IRA vs Taliban
o 1.10 Back for Blood special
+ 1.10.1 Ancient match
+ 1.10.2 Modern match
* 2 Season 2
o 2.1 Episode 10: SWAT vs. GSG 9
o 2.2 Episode 11: Attila the Hun vs. Alexander the Great
o 2.3 Episode 12: Jesse James vs. Al Capone
o 2.4 Episode 13: Aztec Jaguar vs. Zande Warrior
o 2.5 Episode 14: Nazi Waffen-SS vs. Viet Cong
o 2.6 Episode 15: Roman Centurion vs. Rajput Warrior
o 2.7 Episode 16: Somali Pirates vs. Medellín Cartel
o 2.8 Episode 17: Persian Immortal vs. Celt
o 2.9 Episode 18: KGB vs. CIA
o 2.10 Episode 19: Vlad The Impaler vs. Sun Tzu
o 2.11 Episode 20: Ming Warrior vs. Musketeer
o 2.12 Episode 21: Comanche vs. Mongol
o 2.13 Episode 22: Navy SEAL vs. Israeli Commando
* 3 References
* 4 External links

[edit] Season 1

Deadliest Warrior premiered on April 7, 2009.[1] Nine one-hour episodes of the show were produced for Season 1.[2] Season 1 was released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 11, 2010.[citation needed]
[edit] Episode 1: Apache vs Gladiator

Apache team: Alan Tafoya (Jicarilla Apache and World Champion Knife Fighter), Snake Blocker (Lipan Apache and United States Army Combat Instructor)
Apache weapons: Tomahawk, Knife, Bow and Arrow, War Club

Gladiator team: Chris Torres (Ancient Weapons Specialist), Steven Dietrich (Gladiator Combat Instructor), Chuck Liddell (Former UFC light-heavyweight champion)
Gladiator weapons: Cestus, Scissor, Trident and Net, Sling, Sica
Results Apache Kills Gladiator Kills
Short Range Tomahawk 153 Cestus

Scissor
25

25
Mid Range Knife 266 Trident and Net 166
Long Range Bow and Arrow 188 Sling 1
Special Weapons War Club 60 Sica 116
Totals 667 333

* For short-range weapons, the tomahawk was tested against the cestus and the scissor. Two types of tomahawk were tested on a gel head: one made of stone (which tore off the back of the head) and one made of the jaw bone of a horse (which achieved the same result as the stone tomahawk). Iron tomahawks were thrown at wood targets which penetrated deep into them. The cestus and scissor, wielded by Chuck Liddell, were tested on a 400-lb piece of beef. The cestus broke its ribs while the scissor almost cut it in half. A divided panel gave the edge to the versatility of the tomahawk.

* For mid-range weapons, the knife was tested against the trident and net. The knife's versatility was demonstrated when Snake Blocker threw three knives at three targets in under three seconds. The trident, wielded by Chris Torres, was then tested on a gel torso which managed to puncture its heart. The trident and net was given the edge due to its flexibility as an offensive-defensive combo.

* For long-range weapons, the sling was tested against the bow and arrow. Steven Dietrich launched a lead sling shot at 91 mph. The shot was then simulated by an air cannon which drove a lead sling shot into a gel head and shattered the upper jaw. Alan Tafoya, wielding the bow and arrow, fired multiple arrows at a gel torso in quick succession. The edge was given to the bow and arrow due to its superior range, accuracy, and lethality.

* For special weapons, the sica was tested against the war club. Steven Dietrich was able to almost cut off a gel arm with the sica. The War Club, wielded by Snake Blocker, was then tested on two targets: a bare skull and a gladiator's helmet. It completely shattered the skull but was broken against the helmet. The sica was given the edge due to the club's failure.

[edit] Episode 2: Viking vs Samurai

Viking team: Casey Hendershot (Viking Weapons Instructor), Matt Nelson (Viking Combat Expert, Descendant of Danish Vikings)
Viking weapons: Great Axe, Long Sword, Spear, Shield

Samurai team: Tetsuro Shigematsu (Samurai Descendant), Brett Chan (Samurai Weapons Expert)
Samurai weapons: Katana, Naginata, Yumi, Kanabo
Results Viking Kills Samurai Kills
Short Range Great Axe 134 Katana 137
Mid Range Long Sword 175 Naginata 171
Long Range Spear 92 Yumi 114
Special Weapons Shield 77 Kanabo 100
Totals 478 522

* The katana was tested first against three bamboo mats, and managed to cut them all in one clean swipe in under a third of a second. It was tested next on pig carcasses, and managed to cut through two pigs cleanly. Finally, it was tested against the Viking's chainmail, which it impacted but failed to significantly damage. The great axe nearly cleaved its gel dummy in half, but bounced off of a solid samurai helmet in an overhead chop. The narrow advantage was given to the axe due to its greater killing power.

* The naginata proved itself as a quick ranged weapon by slicing a dummy with several quick cuts, taking off part of the head in one, slashing the face in the second, and stabbing the heart on the last. The long sword was very effective, as it made a very deep slash across the back of the head and into the brain cavity in its first strike, impaled it through the neck on the second, and made a final slash across the neck. The edge was given to the long sword due to its killing power.

* The spear was thrown at targets 25 feet away, and penetrated wood targets that were several inches thick. Two spears were also thrown at once, and were capable of the same severity of penetration. The yumi bow was shot at two dummies from 45 feet accurately hitting them. The yumi's accuracy was also shown by shooting out dummy eyes at 25 feet. The yumi was given the advantage due to its accuracy and range.

* The Viking's round shield proved itself effective as a defensive shield and a bludgeoning weapon. A large, 35-pound version of the Kanabo was tested and shattered a cow's femur as well as breaking off a part of the shield, although half of the studs in the club were knocked out in the process. In a comparison of killing ability, the kanabo was given the edge.

[edit] Episode 3: Spartan vs Ninja

Spartan team: Jeremy Dunn (Fight Coordinator and Demonstrator), Barry Jacobsen (Spartan Historian and Weapons Expert)
Spartan weapons: Spear, Short Sword, Javelin, Shield

Ninja team: Lou Klein (Ninjutsu Master), Michael Lehr (Martial Arts Expert)
Ninja weapons: Black Egg, Ninjato, Blowgun, Shuriken, Kusarigama
Results Spartan Kills Ninja Kills
Short Range Short Sword 52 Ninjato 123
Mid Range Spear 210 Black Egg 0
Long Range Javelin 9 Shuriken

Blowgun
0

4
Special Weapons Shield 382 Kusarigama 220
Totals 653 347

* The Ninjato and Short Sword were tested against a ballistics gel torsos. The ninjato was able to cut into its shoulder, but when the short sword was thrust into the torso, it hit the metal rod supporting the torso and didn't allow an accurate reading to be taken. So, they were tested on a pig. The ninjato was able to cut through the pig in two slices while the short sword only managed to cut it up. The edge was given to the ninjato due to its power, lightness, superior range, and quickness.

* The spear was thrust at a gel torso, where it proved to be a devastating blow. The black egg was thrown at a Spartan helmet where it was blindingly effective. The spear got the edge since it could kill the opponent, whereas the egg was more of a distraction tactic.

* Neither the shuriken nor the javelin proved itself effective as the shuriken failed to produce more than minor wounds and the javelin proved to be slow and inaccurate. Another Ninja weapon, the blowgun, was also tested. While it also failed to show great killing power on its own, its speed and poison darts gave it the edge.

* Being a vital part of Spartan combat, the shield proved itself to be a strong defensive advantage as well as a killing blow. When it was tested on a dummy, it inflicted 45Gs, which is instant death. While the blade of the kusarigama was unable to penetrate the bronze cuirass of the Spartan, the ball & chain proved to be able to distract, disarm, and incapacitate the Spartan. Nevertheless, the shield got the edge due to its versatility.

[edit] Episode 4: Pirate vs Knight

Pirate team: Michael Triplett (Pirate Weapons Master), David Hernandez (Sword Fighting Instructor)
Pirate weapons: Grenado, Flintlock Pistol, Blunderbuss, Cutlass, Boarding Axe

Knight team: David Coretti (Army Veteran/Sword Expert), Josh Paugh (Medieval Weapons Expert)
Knight weapons: Morningstar, Crossbow, Halberd, Broadsword, Plate Armor
Results Pirate Kills Knight Kills
Short Range Cutlass

Boarding Axe
25

13
Broadsword

Plate Armor
103

0
Mid Range Blunderbuss 352 Halberd 108
Long Range Flintlock Pistol 41 Crossbow 106
Special Weapons Grenado 198 Morningstar 54
Totals 629 371

* Both swords were tested against pig carcasses; the broadsword cleaved its pig in half, while the cutlass almost managed to do the same. The contest was declared a draw with both showing high killing power.

* The blunderbuss, despite a misfire, was able to put a hole with one of its pellets through a double plate armor layer. The halberd was a deadly and versatile weapon, as it managed to cut up a gel torso's head. However, because of the blunderbuss's power of penetration and concussion, it was given the advantage.

* Both ranged weapons were tested on dummies, with the crossbow bolt penetrating deeply into an unprotected dummy. The flintlock, meanwhile, was able to dent but not penetrate the single breastplate on its dummy. Furthermore, Triplett called his shot but missed, indicating inaccuracy in the flintlock. The crossbow took the win thanks to its killing power, accuracy, and the deficiencies of the flintlock.

* The morningstar proved to be a fast and deadly short-range weapon when it shattered a dummy skull with one swing. The grenado was detonated inside a plexiglass box with several pig carcasses, one having an armor plate. The grenado produced a great blast, tearing holes in the unprotected pigs. However, it failed to penetrate the armor at close range. With both weapons effective, the win was given to the grenado for its concussion, shock value, and shrapnel.

* The Plate Armor was tested throughout the show, being effective against most of the Pirate weapons. The Boarding Axe put a very small hole in a Knight helmet, but didn't penetrate it. The edge was given to the armor for its defense power.

[edit] Episode 5: Yakuza vs Mafia

Yakuza team: Zero Kazama (Actor, Karatedoka), David Kono (Yakuza Descendant/Historian)
Yakuza weapons: Sten, Ceramic Grenade, Nunchakus, Walther P38, Sai

Mafia team: Joe Ferrante (Mafia Weapons Expert), Thomas Bonanno (Mafia Descendant/Historian)
Mafia weapons: Tommy Gun, Molotov Cocktail, Baseball Bat, Sawed-off Shotgun, Ice Pick
Results Yakuza Kills Mafia Kills
Short Range Nunchakus 9 Baseball Bat 23
Mid Range Walther P38 10 Sawed-off Shotgun 38
Long Range Sten 359 Tommy Gun 499
Special Weapons Sai 10 Ice Pick 24
Explosive Weapons Ceramic Grenade 26 Molotov Cocktail 2
Totals 414 586

* The nunchaku was tested against the baseball bat. The bat broke a pig's spine at over 100 mph. The Nunchakus was tested on a gel head and managed to crack its skull in three hits. Ferrante tested the bat on the same torso and caused more damage in one swing. This gave the bat the advantage.

* The Walther P38 was tested against the sawed-off shotgun. The P38 proved to have deadly accuracy, managing to hit a synthetic skull (filled with brains) through the left eye socket. The Sawed-off Shotgun was tested on a dummy, hitting its target in the torso and cheek. The shotgun was given the advantage due to its superior killing power.

* The tommy gun and sten were both tested against single and multiple targets. The tommy gun was given the advantage due to its stronger caliber, faster rate of fire, and larger magazine.

* The ice pick was tested against the sai. The ice pick was able to stab a gel torso in the neck and through its head. The sai was tested on a blood-filled foam torso, and was able to put multiple stab wounds in it. The sai was given the advantage due to its versatility. The ice pick was included as a weapon only because it was commonplace; the sai, however, was actually designed for use as a weapon.

* The ceramic grenade was tested against the Molotov cocktail. The ceramic grenade was able to take out three targets: one was confused, one was disoriented, and the other was dead. The Molotov cocktail was tested on two dummies in a car. When thrown, it put the car in a "mini-firestorm" and slowly burned the dummies. The ceramic grenade was given the advantage due to its ability to put its victims in a completely defenseless state, whereas the Molotov's victims weren't immediately incapacitated.

[edit] Episode 6: Green Beret vs Spetsnaz

Green Beret team: Matt Anderson (Former Green Beret), Sgt. George Gomez (Green Beret Instructor)
Green Beret weapons: Mossberg Shotgun, M67 Grenade, E-Tool, M4A1 Carbine, M24 Rifle, Beretta Pistol

Spetsnaz team: Sonny Puzikas (Former Spetsnaz Operative), Maxim Franz (Former naval Spetsnaz Operative)
Spetsnaz weapons: Saiga Shotgun, RGD-5 Grenade, Ballistic Knife, AK74 Carbine, Dragunov Rifle, Makarov Pistol
Results Green Beret Kills Spetsnaz Kills
Short Range Beretta Pistol 4 Makarov Pistol 12
Mid Range Mossberg Shotgun 42 Saiga Shotgun 104
Long Range M4A1 Carbine

M24 Rifle
311

85
AK74 Carbine

Dragunov Rifle
288

84
Special Weapons E-Tool 3 Ballistic Knife 7
Explosive Weapons M67 Grenade 36 RGD-5 Grenade 24
Totals 481 519

* Both pistols were shot at targets while navigating a specially designed target course using a night vision device. The Spetsnaz was able to eliminate all three targets without causing friendly casualties. While the Green Beret was able to navigate the same course in less time (completing the course five seconds sooner than the Spetsnaz) and also without friendly casualties, the Green Beret was only able to kill one target, leaving one target able to fight back in wounded condition and the final target nearly unscathed. The Makarov won due to its shooter's skill despite having a smaller magazine.

* The Mossberg was shot at a pig and put four rounds in under four seconds. The Saiga was shot at four targets in under three seconds. The edge was given to the Saiga due to its semi-auto capability.

* The AK74 and M4 were determined to be equal as the users shot all the targets. It came down to the user's sniper rifles. The Dragunov and M24 were tested on multiple targets. The Dragunov missed its targets by at least an inch to either side, while the M24 hit all its targets right in the centre. The M24 took the advantage due to its greater accuracy.

* The Ballistic Knife went up against the E-Tool. The E-Tool was tested on a gel torso and managed to almost remove the head, as well as slicing into the intestines, causing them to spill out of the body cavity. The ballistic knife was tested on three glass orbs and penetrated all three, at a velocity of 39 mph. In a very close comparison, the ballistic knife was chosen due to its ranged capability and portability.

* The RGD5 was detonated inside of a washing machine surrounded by standees and managed to take out one standee and put a piece of the machine in another standee at 40 feet. The M67 was detonated in a clear box with two dummies and a pig, and managed to take them all out. The M67 won due to its larger blast radius.

[edit] Episode 7: Shaolin Monk vs Māori Warrior

Shaolin Monk team: Eric Chen (Kung Fu Master/Historian), Wang Wei (Wushu National Champion), Alfred Hsing (Chinese Weapons Expert)
Shaolin Monks weapons: Twin Hooks, Emei Piercers, Staff, Whip Chain

Māori Warrior team: Seamus Fitzgerald (Māori Weapons Historian), Jared Wihongi (Special Forces Combat Instructor), Sala Baker (Māori Weapons Specialist)
Māori Warrior weapons: Stingray Spear, Mere Club, Taiaha, Shark Tooth Club
Results Shaolin Monk Kills Māori Warrior Kills
Short Range Emei Piercers 31 Mere 78
Mid Range Staff

Twin Hooks
57

566
Taiaha

Stingray Spear
151

6
Special Weapons Whip Chain 38 Shark Tooth Club 73
Totals 692 308

* For the short range match up, the emei piercers were tested against the mere club. The emei piercers showed amazing speed, accuracy, and killing potential as Alfred turned a gel torso's head inside out with repeated stabs. The mere club annihilated a bull skull (which is two times thicker then a human skull) with ease. The experts of the Māori wanted to prove that the mere was stronger than steel, so they set up a test. Sala tried to smash through a row of bricks with a steel knife and managed to smash through one, but the Mere smashed through three, giving it the edge.

* For the first mid range weapon match up, the twin hooks were put up against the stingray spear. The twin hooks went up first, managing to cut up a pig carcass. Putting both swords together doubled the weapon's range, a feature it demonstrated while cutting through a gel torso. The stingray spear stabbed its opponent, lodging the ends of the spear into the gel torso. The stingray spear caused severe damage, but not as much as the twin hooks. The twin hooks were given the edge for its superior damage and re-usability, as the stingray spear was deemed a "one shot" weapon.

* Next the taiaha was tested against the staff. Although the staff managed to take out clay pots with amazing speed and precision, the taiaha showed more strength by taking out two cow spines (which are three times thicker than a human spine). The fact that the staff was used more as a defensive weapon was a determining factor in the tests, and the taiaha was given the edge for being designed to kill its target.

* In special weapons, the whip chain was tested against the shark tooth club. Although the whip chain showed a lot of killing potential and sharp precision (destroying five glass orbs in two strikes), the shark tooth club was able to not only cut its leg of beef, but kept cutting when the teeth broke off inside the target. The Shark Tooth Club was given the edge.

* This is the most lopsided one-on-one fight to date on the show, as well as the most decisive fight not involving modern weapons.

[edit] Episode 8: William Wallace vs Shaka Zulu

William Wallace team: Kieron Elliott (Highlander Weapons Expert), Anthony De Longis (Blade Master)
William Wallace weapons: Claymore, Ball and Chain, War Hammer, Targe/Dirk

Shaka Zulu team: Earl White (Zulu Stick Fighting Master), Jason Bartley (Zulu Combat Expert)
Shaka Zulu weapons: Iklwa, Iwisa, Zulu Axe, Spit of Poison
Results William Wallace Kills Shaka Zulu Kills
Short Range War Hammer 65 Zulu Axe 70
Mid Range Claymore 319 Iklwa 307
Long Range Ball and Chain 1 Iwisa 2
Special Weapons Targe/Dirk 236 Spit of Poison 0
Totals 621 379

* The war hammer smashed one skull and impaled another in under two seconds. The zulu axe was used to chop up a leg of beef. The zulu axe had more range and speed, earning it a close win.

* The claymore decapitated three meat heads in one swing, and cleanly cut into the Zulu ishlangu shield. The Zulu responded with quick slashes of the iklwa, managing to slice up a pig and piercing a sample of unriveted chainmail. The range of the claymore and its performance proved to be the deciding factor, giving it the advantage.

* For long range, the iwisa throwing club was paired against the ball and chain. After missing the target on the first two tries, the ball and chain successfully shattered an ice dummy. The iwisa, meanwhile, shattered a glass plate and two glass orbs. The accuracy and range of the iwisa earned it the win.

* The special weapons test paired the Scottish targe and dirk against the spit poison of the Zulu. The targe and dirk, as a combination, proved deadly. The long spike of the targe was able to puncture a gel torso's heart, and the dirk was capable of stabbing through the torso's neck (reportedly causing paralysis). For the spit of poison test, Jason spat in the face of a test dummy to depict its value as a distraction tactic, but the results were too questionable to give it the win. The targe and dirk were given the advantage.

[edit] Episode 9: IRA vs Taliban

IRA team: Skoti Collins (IRA Descendant/Historian), Peter Crowe (IRA Weapons Expert)
IRA weapons: LPO-50 Flamethrower, Nail Bomb, AR-15 ArmaLite, Slingshot

Taliban team: Fahim Fazli[3] (former Mujahideen Freedom Fighter), Alex Sami (Counter-Terrorism Specialist)
Taliban weapons: RPG-7 Rocket Launcher, PMN Mine, AK-47 Assault Rifle, Bayonet
Results IRA Kills Taliban Kills
Short Range Slingshot 2 Bayonet 35
Mid Range LPO-50 Flamethrower 70 RPG-7 Rocket Launcher 162
Long Range AR-15 ArmaLite 315 AK-47 Assault Rifle 245
Special Weapons Nail Bomb 130 PMN Mine 41
Totals 517 483

* For short-range weapons, the Taliban's bayonet proved more deadly than the IRA's slingshot. The slingshot was a very accurate weapon (capable of hitting the eye socket of a skull), but did not provide sufficient killing power. The bayonet was declared the winner because it turned the already powerful AK-47 into a short range spear; ripping a reinforced cloth punching bag in half with repeated strikes, that included an attack right into a gel torso's heart.

* For mid-range weapons, the LPO-50 flamethrower was paired against the RPG-7 rocket launcher. The LPO-50 burnt its targets at temperatures of 1500 degrees Fahrenheit. However, the effective range (920 meters), explosion radius, and killing power of the RPG-7 were unquestionable, giving it the edge in mid-range weapons.

* For long-range weapons, the IRA's AR-15 was tested against the Taliban's AK-47. The AR-15 was capable of hitting a smaller target, meaning it was more accurate; actually hitting each of its target in one shot, which the AK-47 failed to do. The AK-47 was the victor of a reliability test involving mud. After the reliability test, Geoff decided to take the assault rifles into his own hands to decide. In his test, Geoff liked the AR-15 better, earning it the win.

* For special weapons, the IRA's nail bomb was compared to the PMN mine. The nail bomb managed to take out all of its targets by lodging its nails into them. The PMN mine proved to be powerful enough to dismember limbs, but could only kill two of its five targets. The nail bomb was more effective at lethally damaging multiple targets, giving the edge over the PMN mine.

[edit] Back for Blood special

As a transition from season one to season two, a special episode (titled Back for Blood) was aired to pit the winning warriors from season one against one another. It was decided to make a distinction between ancient and modern warriors due to the advent of black powder changing the face of warfare.
[edit] Ancient match

For the ancient elimination block, the warriors assembled included the Apache, Samurai, Spartan, Shaolin Monk, and William Wallace. The Apache and Shaolin Monk were automatically removed from the running due to a lack of any form of armor and armor penetrating weapons. William Wallace was taken out of the running due to a lack of a formidable long range weaponry, as well as his easily penetrable chainmail. They decided on the Spartan and Samurai, the team captains of the remaining teams made a return to retest their weapons against different adversaries. The end result was one of the closest matches to date, of ancient warriors it is the second closest match, with only the Viking vs Samurai match being closer.

Spartan representative: Barry Jacobsen (Spartan Historian and Weapons Expert)
Spartan weapons: Spear, Short Sword, Javelin, Shield

Samurai representative: Tetsuro Shigematsu (Samurai Descendant)
Samurai weapons: Katana, Naginata, Yumi, Kanabo
Ancient match results Spartan Kills Samurai Kills
Short Range Short Sword 10 Katana 15
Mid Range Spear 339 Naginata 141
Long Range Javelin 16 Yumi 175
Special Weapons Shield 162 Kanabo 142
Totals 527 473

* For short-range weapons, the Samurai katana was tested against the Spartan's short sword, the Xiphos. Footage of the tests for both from previous episodes was reviewed. The edge was given to the katana for slicing through two pigs, while the xiphos barely got through one. The katana also had a length advantage over the xiphos.

* For mid-range weapons, the Samurai's naginata was pitted against a gel torso wearing a Spartan cuirass. The gel torso was mounted on an "attack bot" to simulate an attacking Spartan. The naginata failed to penetrate its target. The same attack bot was then outfitted with a Samurai cuirass and tested against the Spartan's dory spear, which not only failed to penetrate its target, but was also severely bent in the process. Despite this, the weapons were declared even because neither could penetrate their enemy's armor.

* For long-range weapons, both teams reviewed the footage of the Spartan's javelin and the Samurai's yumi. The javelin was deemed a weapon used against mass formations instead of a single enemy, while the Yumi had speed, killing power, and accuracy. The Yumi was unanimously (including the Spartan expert) given the edge because of its high speed and lethal accuracy.

* For special weapons, the kanabo and the Spartan shield were pit against each other. While the kanabo used in the testing did fair structural damage to the Viking shield earlier on in season one, the Spartan shield was too solid for the kanabo to damage and was unharmed except for a few dents. The Spartan shield was shown to be just as powerful a weapon as ever and therefore given the edge.

[edit] Modern match

The modern elimination block included the Pirate, the Mafia, the Spetznaz, and the IRA. The Pirate was automatically eliminated due to his weapons being deemed too "primitive" in comparison to his modern counterparts. The Mafia was eliminated from contention due to the group not being "professionals", as well as much of their weaponry being improvised. The Spetsnaz were chosen hands down as the most disciplined warrior of the modern era, while the IRA was deemed the most "unpredictable" of the group. The IRA versus the Spetsnaz was the most one sided match-up to date, with the Spetsnaz being the first warrior to ever receive a kill score in the 700s.

Spetsnaz representative: Sonny Puzikas (Former Spetsnaz Operative)
Spetsnaz weapons: Saiga Shotgun, RGD-5 Grenade, Ballistic Knife, AK74 Carbine, Dragunov Rifle, Makarov Pistol

IRA representative: Skoti Collins (IRA Descendant/Historian)
IRA weapons: LPO-50 Flamethrower, Nail Bomb, AR-15 Armalite, Slingshot, Webley Revolver, H&K G3 Sniper Rifle
Modern match results Spetsnaz Kills IRA Kills
Short Range Makarov Pistol 20 Webley Revolver 8
Mid Range Saiga Shotgun 92 LPO-50 Flamethrower 11
Long Range automatic AK74 Carbine 472 AR-15 Armalite 175
Long Range sniper Dragunov Rifle 120 H&K G3 Sniper Rifle 47
Special Weapons Ballistic Knife 6 Slingshot 3
Explosive Weapons RGD-5 Grenade 7 Nail Bomb 20
Totals 717[Ref1 1] 264

1. ^ The actual total of the combined scores is 717, but was shown on the show (1:02:52) as 736 for an unknown reason.


* For long range automatic rifles, the footage of season one was reviewed for the AR-15 Armalite and AK-74 Carbine. It was agreed that the Armalite was the more accurate weapon, but the AK-74 was the more durable weapon; hence, the result was a draw.

* For mid range weaponry, footage for season one reviewed the IRA's LPO-50 Flamethrower against the Spetsnaz's Saiga Shotgun. While the Saiga was quick and deadly, the LPO-50 Flamethrower brought a psychological advantage. Additionally, burn injuries were deemed to be far worse than gun shot wounds, giving the IRA the edge.

* For long range sniper rifles, the IRA's the HK G3 was paired against the Dragunov. While both weapons had high kill ratios, the Dragonov was deemed faster and more accurate in terms of execution and given the edge.

* For special weapons, season one footage reviewed the IRA's sling shot and Spetsnaz's ballistic knife. The ballistic knife was determined as having the advantage due to the weapon's killing power.

* For explosives, the nail bomb and RGD-5 Grenade were reviewed from the season one footage. While the RGD-5 was powerful at a wide range, the Nail Bomb (despite being an improvised weapon) was given the advantage due to the high killing power of its shrapnel.

* For short range weapons, the Makarov was pitted against the IRA's side arm, the Webley Revolver. Despite the Webley being a more powerful pistol, the Makarov was given the advantage due to the pistol carrying more ammo than the six bullets in the Webley and can be reloaded faster.

* This is the most lopsided modern warrior fight on the show to date, as well as the most decisive squad-on-squad fight.

[edit] Season 2

Season 2 was announced by the Team and by Spike, along with a video game. A teaser image posted on Twitter shows a Ballistic Gel torso behind a podium. A teaser video was posted for Deadliest Warrior for the people who signed up for Warrior Den with some of the weapons for season 2. The weapons trailer only showed modern weapons. Season 2 premiered April 20, 2010, at 10 pm ET.[4]
[edit] Episode 10: SWAT vs. GSG 9

SWAT Team: Jon Darrah (9 year SWAT veteran), Steve Gordon (Metro SWAT operator)
SWAT Weapons: Benelli M4 Super 90, LWRC-PSD, Remington 700, Taser Shockwave

GSG 9 Team: Michael Nagel (former German infantry), Damien Puckler (GSG 9 unarmed combat instructor)
GSG 9 Weapons: Remington 870, H&K G36, H&K PSG1, Stingball Grenade
Results SWAT Kills GSG9 Kills
Short Range Benelli M4 80 Remington 870 81
Mid Range LWRC-PSD 227 H&K G36 136
Long Range Remington 700 271 H&K PSG1 205
Special Weapons Taser Shockwave 0 Stingball Grenade 0
Totals 578 422

* For Short Range weapons, the GSG 9 team used the Remington 870, a pump shotgun with a slower cycle than the SWAT's semiautomatic Benelli M4 Super 90. In the first test, the SWAT team destroyed its six targets in less time. In the second test, the GSG9 was far more devastating and accurate, destroying the target's head in 17.35 seconds. The Benelli was also accurate, delivering a kill in every shot, and making it in 11.25 seconds. Finishing their target during both tests in less time gave the advantage to the SWAT team's Benelli.

* For Mid Range weapons, each team ran a simulation: rescue a hostage from three enemies, while securing three bystanders. The GSG9 experts, armed with the HK G36 Assault rifle, completed their simulation in 1 minute and 27 seconds. The SWAT team completed the course in 1 minute and 20 seconds. The SWAT's LWRC-PSD utilized higher caliber bullets, and therefore killed with much more damage in less time; earning it the advantage in middle-ranged weapons.

* For Long Range weapons, the SWAT team's Remington 700 destroyed the skull of its target by shooting it through the left eye. The GSG9's H&K PSG1, however, was able to kill its target by shooting it through the right eye; saving the hostage from kidnapping and being spattered in blood. In addition, the PSG1 was more accurate in hitting its target by about an 1/8 of a centimeter, so it earned the advantage in long-ranged weapons.

* For special weapons, the GSG 9 stingball grenade was tested in a room with test figures, but hit only one of its targets. The SWAT team's taser shockwave is a weapon composed of 36 tasers mounted together. At 25 feet, it managed hit all five of its targets while only deploying half of its arsenal. During a test of a single taser, it was able to bring down down its live target non-violently. Therefore, the taser won the special weapons advantage.

[edit] Episode 11: Attila the Hun vs. Alexander the Great

Attila the Hun team: Sean Pennington (Ancient Combat Specialist),[5] Robert Borsos (expert horseback archer)[6]
Attila the Hun weapons: Sword of Mars, Lasso, Hunnic Composite Bow, Scythian Axe

Alexander the Great team: Kendall Wells (Bladed Weapon specialist),[5] Peter van Rossum (Sword and Shield champion)[5], Rashad Evans (Former UFC Champion)[7]
Alexander the Great weapons: Kopis, Xyston, Gastraphetes, Ballista
Results Attila the Hun Kills Alexander the Great Kills
Short Range Sword of Mars 117 Kopis 120
Mid Range Lasso 30 Xyston 225
Long Range Hunnic Composite Bow 354 Gastraphetes 52
Special Weapons Scythian Axe 95 Ballista 7
Totals 596 404

* This episode marked the first time combat on horseback was factored into a warrior's combat skills and effectiveness.

* For Short-Range weapons, Attila's Sword of Mars went up against Alexander's kopis. When both were tested on horseback (on both stationary and moving targets), the Sword of Mars dealt four killing blows, while the kopis only dealt two (with two additional potentially fatal blows); giving the edge to the Sword of Mars.

* For Mid-Range weapons, Attila's lasso took on Alexander's xyston lance. The xyston was tested against a pig carcass on a zip-line to simulate the weapon's use on horseback. The xyston impaled the pig at 10 feet/second with almost no resistance. The xyston was also tested from horseback on an armoured carcass and was able to puncture through the front plate, impale the carcass, and still puncture the back plate. The lasso could cause a hangman's fracture of the neck and crush the trachea, but was still determined to not be a certain kill. The edge was given to the Xyston due to its raw killing power.

* For Long-Range weapons, Attila's hunnic composite bow was put up against Alexander's gastraphetes belly-bow. Both were tested on two moving targets. The composite bow was used from horseback, and demonstrated both speed and accuracy. The gastraphetes was tested on foot and could not match the speed or the accuracy of the composite bow. After this test, the hosts gave the edge to the composite bow.

* For Special Weapons, Alexander's ballista was tested against Attila's scythian axe. The ballista was fired at a silhouette target of a mounted Hun at 200 yards, and hit its target at 198 mph. The ballista was also tested against a formation of enemies, and caused instant kills by impaling them. The scythian axe was tested against an unprotected ballistic gel head, easily broke into the skull, and destroyed the brain. However, the axe failed to penetrate Alexander's iron helmet, and could not provide enough force to cause a skull fracture. The edge went to the ballista because of its range, killing power, and the Scythian Axe's failure.

* The Greek sport of Pankration was also tested by the Alexander team. Rashad Evans was able to easily crush the trachea and fracture the skull of a ballistic gel torso with only his elbow and knee.

[edit] Episode 12: Jesse James vs. Al Capone

Jesse James team: Joey Dillon (Champion Gunslinger), J. W. Wiseman (Sharpshooting Expert)
Jesse James weapons: Bowie Knife, Colt 1851 Navy Revolver, Colt Single Action Army, Winchester Rifle, Pistol Whip

Al Capone team: Meyer Lansky II (Mafioso descendant), Johnny Lew Fratto (Mafioso descendant, Capone authority)
Al Capone weapons: Stiletto, Tommy Gun, Pineapple Bomb, Brass Knuckles
Results Jesse James Kills Al Capone Kills
Short Range Bowie Knife 13 Stiletto 1
Mid Range Colt 1851 Navy Revolver & Colt Single Action Army 203 Tommy Gun 338
Long Range Winchester Rifle 326 Pineapple Bomb 116
Special Weapons Pistol Whip 2 Brass Knuckles 1
Totals 544 456

* For short-range weapons, Al Capone's stiletto knife was tested against Jesse James' bowie knife. The Stiletto was able to disembowel, slit the throat, and stab the heart of a gel torso. The bowie knife was capable of disemboweling a pig carcass; cutting through ribs as well as being able to be thrown. Even though the bowie knife caused more damage, the stiletto knife was given the edge because of its concealablity and speed.

* For mid-range weapons, Jesse James' Colt pistols were tested in a recreation of a 19th century bank, and made three multiple-hit kills in under seven seconds, with a drawing time of one quarter second. Al Capone's Thompson's sub-machine gun was tested on three targets as well. It shot all three targets in six seconds with two kill shots and a mortal liver wound. The Colt pistols were also tested on horseback and the Thompson in a 1929 Ford, simulating the vehicles of the each warrior's time. The Colt pistols shot three of the five targets, two kill shots and a disarming arm wound. The Thompson was tested in the Ford with almost identical results. The edge was given to the Thompson due to its ability to put multiple bullets in the test dummies.

* For long-range weapons, Al Capone's Mk 2 "Pineapple" Grenade was tested against Jesse James' Winchester rifle. Both the pressure wave and fragmentation of the grenade were devastating, but the grenade only killed three of its four targets, and had the added disadvantage of a five second fuse. The Winchester rifle was able to kill all four of its targets in less time than the grenade. The edge was given to the Winchester because of its greater speed, range, accuracy, and killing score.

* For special weapons, Al Capone's brass knuckles were tested against Jesse James' pistol whip. The brass knuckles were shown to double the force of a punch from 41 psi to 75 psi. The brass knuckles also managed to fracture a naked skull with one hit and cause a depressed skull fracture in three hits. The pistol whip took only one strike to break through a naked skull with a force of 182 psi (more than double that of the brass knuckles). For this reason, the edge was given to the pistol whip.

[edit] Episode 13: Aztec Jaguar vs. Zande Warrior

Aztec Jaguar team: David Lavera (Aztec Descendant/Martial Artist), Eder Saul Lopez (Aztec Combat Historian)
Aztec Jaguar weapons: Tecpatl Sacrificial Knife, Maquahuitl, Atlatl and Tlacochtli, Tematlatl

Zande Warrior team: Coley Mustafa Speaks (Zande Combat Specialist), Gordon Jock (Zande Historical Specialist)
Zande Warrior weapons: Makraka, Makrigga, Kpinga, Botto and Pima


Results Aztec Jaguar Kills Zande Warrior Kills
Short Range Tecpatl Sacrificial Knife 32 Makraka 91
Mid Range Maquahuitl 319 Makrigga 289
Long Range Atlatl & Tlacochtli 86 Kpinga 127
Special Weapons Tematlatl 11 Botto & Pima 45
Totals 448 552

* For short-range weapons, the Zande warrior's makraka took the edge over the Aztec Jaguar's tecpatl sacrificial knife. In the test, both weapons were demonstrated as execution weapons. First, the tecpatl demonstrated human sacrifice rituals when the victims heart was removed; meanwhile, the makraka was used for beheading a bound prisoner. The makraka's precision while beheading the ballistics dummy gave it the edge.

* For mid-range weapons, the Aztec Jaguar's maquahuitl took the edge over the Zande warrior's makrigga. The maquahuitl was tested on a ballistic gel horse head, in which the head was sawed-off using several strikes. Shards of obsidian were embedded in the gel, indicating the weapon would cause more damage if it hit. For the makrigga, the weapon was tested on a pig carcass. The weapon went through the pig, and with the weapon's spiked barbs pulled out entrails when it was pulled out. The maquahuitl, which was nicknamed "the obsidian chainsaw" by Max Geiger, was given the edge due to its greater destructive power.

* For long-range weapons, the Zande warrior's kpinga took the edge over the Aztec Jaguar's atlatl and tlacochtli. The test demonstrated the kpinga's ability to use angular velocity by doing vertical throws at a crowd of warriors, one armed with a shield. The Kpinga maneuvered and deflected off the enemy shield and struck another target. Later, the weapon was tested using a horizontal toss to cut through pork leg stand-ins. For the Aztecs, the atlatl and tlacochtli was tested. The weapon was capable of hitting targets at great distances, and capable of piercing the Zande shield to kills its target. However, the Kpinga proved to have more killing potential with multiple blades on the weapon; giving it the edge.

* For special weapons, the Aztec Jaguar's tematlatl took the edge over the Zande warrior's botto and pima. The tematlatl was tested on skulls, and only three of the five skulls were hit. Further analysis showed some of the hits were not fatal. The botto and pima did not fare well during its test either. Despite the arrows being poison tipped, they could not penetrate the Jaguar's cotton armor, preventing the poison from taking effect. The edge was ultimately given to the tematlatl, due to the weapon having better odds of killing its target.

[edit] Episode 14: Nazi Waffen-SS vs. Viet Cong

Nazi Waffen-SS team: Silvio Wolf Busch (Former German Military), Robert Wilhelm-McCain (German Military Historian)
Nazi Waffen-SS weapons: Mauser C96 Pistol, MP28, Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty), Flammenwerfer 41

Viet Cong team: Tuan Nguyen (Vietnam War veteran), Danny Boyer (Viet Cong Weapons Expert)
Viet Cong weapons: Tokarev-TT33 Pistol, MAT-49N, F-1 Grenade-POMZ-2 Combination, Punji Stakes
Results Nazi Waffen-SS Kills Viet Cong Kills
Short Range Mauser C96 Pistol 50 Tokarev-TT33 Pistol 42
Long Range MP28 310 MAT-49N 177
Explosive Weapons Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty) 76 F-1 Grenade

POMZ-2
81
Special Weapons Flammenwerfer 41 178 Punji Stakes 86
Totals 614 386

* For short-range weapons, the Mauser C96 was tested against the Tokarev-TT33 against five targets. The TT33 managed to eliminate the targets in 24 seconds with eight shots, while the C96 eliminated the targets with 10 shots in only 12 seconds. The Mauser C96's automatic fire capability was then demonstrated, emptying a full clip in less than a second. The edge was given to the Mauser C96 for its 20-round capacity and secondary autofire option.

* For long-range weapons, the MP28 was tested against the MAT-49N. It was determined that both SMGs performed almost equally in eliminating three targets in 30 seconds, resulting in a draw.

* For explosive weapons, the Schrapnellmine (Bouncing Betty) was tested against the F-1 Grenade + POMZ-2 Combination. The Schrapnellmine destroyed 4 targets and had an effective fragmentation radius of 15 yards while the F-1 Grenade decimated a pig carcass after its POMZ-2 host mine had been disarmed and removed. The edge was given to the F-1 Grenade and POMZ-2 Combination due to its Anti-handling nature.

* For special weapons, the punji stakes were tested against the Flammenwerfer 41. The punji pit trap could still kill by infection if the victim didn't fall in face first, while the punji spike ball trap could penetrate deep enough to hit vital organs. The Flammenwerfer 41 eliminated a group of targets and burned down a hut in the brief span of a few seconds. The edge was given to the Flammenwerfer 41, since it didn't require its victims to fall in or activate a trip wire to be effective, was capable of clearing out areas, and neutralizing booby traps to prevent any form of surprise attacks.

[edit] Episode 15: Roman Centurion vs. Rajput Warrior

Roman Centurion team: Terence Rotolo (Ancient Combat Specialist), Matt Lasky (Roman Weapons Historian)
Roman Centurion weapons: Scorpion, Gladius, Pilum, Dolabra

Rajput team: Gugun Deep Singh (Rajput Descendant/Weapons Expert), Bhajneet Singh (Rajput Expert/Gatka Martial Artist), Sukhwinder Singh (Aara Expert)
Rajput weapons: Chakram, Aara, Khanda, Katar
Results Roman Centurion Kills Rajput Warrior Kills
Short Range Gladius 223 Khanda 328
Mid Range Pilum 44 Aara 0
Long Range Scorpion 4 Chakram 53
Special Weapons Dolabra 114 Katar 234
Totals 385 615

* For short-range weapons, the gladius was tested against the khanda. The gladius was capable of chopping off arms and penetrating into the vital organs while the khanda could cut cleanly through the ribs of three cow targets. During the gladius test a scutum was also used in the fighting techniques but it was revealed on the aftermath episode that this was a strictly sword vs. sword comparison. The edge was given to the khanda for its tremendous cutting power and longer blade.

* For mid-range weapons, the aara was tested against the pilum. The aara, when wielded against three targets, was only able to kill one and inflict minor injuries on the other two. The pilum, however, penetrated three blood bags and one Rajput shield. The edge was given to the pilum for its flexible killing potential as a spear and a throwing projectile.

* For long-range weapons, the chakrams were tested against the scorpion. The chakram severed a simulated neck while the scorpion demonstrated its superior range by delivering four kills at 25 yards and one kill at 50 yards. The Edge was given to the chakram for its portability and faster rate of fire.

* For special weapons, the katars were tested against the dolabra. Although both weapons were capable of penetrating butted chainmail and delivering killing blows, the edge was given to the dolabra for its longer reach.

[edit] Episode 16: Somali Pirates vs. Medellín Cartel

Somali Pirate team: Abdi Ali (Somali Native/Army Veteran), Haji Ukajh (Somali Refugee/Weapons Expert)
Somali Pirate weapons: PKM Machine Gun, AK-47, Grappling Hook, RPG-7

Medellín Cartel team: Michael Corleone Blanco (Son of Medellín Cartel Boss), Kenny "Kenji" Gallo (Former Cocaine Smuggler)
Medellín Cartel weapons: M60 Machine Gun, Mini Uzi, Machete, Car Bomb
Results Somali Pirate Kills Medellín Cartel Kills
Short Range Grappling Hook 8 Machete 54
Mid Range AK-47 204 Mini Uzi 188
Long Range PKM Machine Gun 140 M60 Machine Gun 96
Explosive Weapons RPG-7 170 Car Bomb 140
Totals 522 478

* For short-range weapons, the machete was tested against the grappling hook. The machete cleaved off the arms and severed the throat of a gel torso while the grappling hook ripped into a pig carcass. The edge was given to the machete since the grappling hook wasn't designed to be a weapon.

* For mid-range weapons, the Mini Uzi was tested against the AK-47. The Mini Uzi emptied an entire clip into two targets inside a car with most of the hits being in the head and neck areas while the AK-47 killed two targets at 50yds and two targets at 100yds while fired from a small skiff. The edge was given to the AK-47 for its longer range and firepower.

* For long-range weapons, the M60 was tested against the PKM against four moving targets. The PKM completed its test in 1m and 43s but jammed once while the M60 completed its test in 1m and 54s but jammed twice. The edge was given to the PKM for its higher rate of fire and better mechanical reliability.

* For explosive weapons, the car bomb was tested against the RPG-7. Although the RPG-7 was portable and could be fired repeatedly at a distance, the edge was given to the car bomb for its better chance at killing multiple targets with its larger explosive payload.

[edit] Episode 17: Persian Immortal vs. Celt

Persian Immortal team: Ardeshir Radpour (Persian Historian/Equestrian), Cyrus Zahiri (Persian Sword Master)
Persian Immortal weapons: Bow and Arrow, Spear, Sagaris, Chariot Scythe

Celt team: Francis Brebner (Highland Games Champion), William Spencer Dinnean (Celtic Warrior Descendant), Dave Baker (Sword Master)
Celt weapons: Sling, Lancea, Longsword, Burda
Results Persian Immortal Kills Celt Kills
Short Range Sagaris 127 Longsword 170
Mid Range Spear 247 Lancea 126
Long Range Bow and Arrow 180 Sling 1
Special Weapons Chariot Scythe 135 Burda 14
Totals 689 311

* For short-range weapons, the celtic longsword was tested against the sagaris. The longsword decapitated a gel torso in three hits and almost cut a gel head in half from chariot but failed to cut through the Immortal's scale armor. The sagaris could penetrate deep into the organs and during the test against the Celt's armor, it pierced the helmet but got stuck in the iron belt for a few seconds. The edge was given to the longsword for its faster recovery time.

* For mid-range weapons, the lancea was tested against the Persian spear. The lancea went through a pig carcass when it was thrown as a javelin while the Persian spear killed two targets from chariot. The edge was given to the Persian spear for its thinner tip and reusability.

* For long-range weapons, the bow and arrow was tested against the sling. The bow and arrow's effective range was 50 yards while the sling delivered two kills and three wounds with five shots. The edge was given to the bow and arrow for it superior range, accuracy, and lethality.

* For special weapons, the burda club was tested against the chariot scythe. The burda club exploded multiple heads while the chariot scythe failed to kill either of its two pig targets. The edge was given to the burda for its simplicity and portability.

[edit] Episode 18: KGB vs. CIA

KGB team: Pavel Ksendz (KGB Operator Descendant), Stass Klassen (Former Russian Military)
KGB weapons: Skorpion SMG 61, Camera Gun, Shoe Knife, Dead Drop Spike

CIA team: Mike Baker (Former CIA Agent), Frank Dowse (Former Defense Intelligence)
CIA weapons: MAC-10, Briefcase Gun, Exploding Cigar, Garrote
Results KGB Kills CIA Kills
Short Range Shoe Knife 5 Garrote 1
Mid Range Camera Gun 10 Briefcase Gun 95
Long Range Skorpion SMG 61 361 MAC-10 413
Explosive Weapons Dead Drop Spike 74 Exploding Cigar 41
Totals 450 550

* For short-range weapons, the shoe knife was tested against the garrote. The shoe knife ripped through a pig carcass and could cause profuse bleeding if it hits an artery or vital organ. The garrote decapitated a gel torso but was determined to be heavily dependent on a surprise attack from behind. The edge was given to the shoe knife since it was more flexible and less disadvantaged than the garrote.

* For mid-range weapons, the briefcase gun was tested against the camera gun. The briefcase gun killed a target with a lethal shot to the liver while the camera gun achieved an instant kill by driving a .22 bullet up the left nostril of a gel head. The edge was given to the briefcase gun since it contained a 9mm PPK which was a heavier caliber and longer range weapon that could be fired multiple times.

* For long-range weapons, the MAC-10 was tested against the skorpion SMG-61 in eliminating five targets. The skorpion delivered three kills but left one wounded and one alive in 12 seconds while the MAC-10 delivered five kills in 20 seconds. The edge was given to the MAC-10 for its heavier caliber, 30-round clip, faster rate of fire, and better accuracy.

* For explosive weapons, the exploding cigar was tested against the dead drop spike. The cigar completely destroyed the upper and lower jaw of a gel head but was determined to be very unreliable due to its timed fuse and small explosive payload while the dead drop spike decimated a mannequin. The edge was given to the dead drop spike for its higher success rate at killing a target with its SEMTEX payload and combination lock trigger.

[edit] Episode 19: Vlad The Impaler vs. Sun Tzu

Vlad the Impaler team: Vaclav Havlik (Medieval Sword Master), Brahm Gallagher (Vlad Historian)
Vlad the Impaler weapons: Kilij, Hand Cannon, Steel Crossbow, Halberd

Sun Tzu team: Johnny Yang (Chinese Martial Arts Champ), Tommy Leng (Ancient Chinese Weapons Expert)
Sun Tzu weapons: Jian, Flaming Arrows, Repeating Crossbow, Zhua
Results Vlad the Impaler Kills Sun Tzu Kills
Short Range Kilij 337 Jian 234
Mid Range Halberd 214 Zhua 37
Long Range Steel Crossbow 30 Repeating Crossbow 46
Special Weapons Hand Cannon 71 Flaming Arrows 31
Totals 652 348

* For short-range weapons, the kilij was tested against the jian. The kilij cleanly cut apart a pig carcass in four swings while the jian could cleanly pierce through and cut apart another pig carcass. The edge was given to the kilij for its cutting power.

* For mid-range weapons, the zhua was tested against the halberd. The zhua tore apart a gel head in three strikes while the halberd pierced and ripped through the bones on a side of beef. The edge was given to the halberd for its killing power and the flexibility of its hook, spike, and axe head.

* For long-range weapons, the repeating crossbow was tested against the steel crossbow. The repeating crossbow fired 20 shots in the span of 30 seconds, delivering seven hits and achieving two kills and one wound while the steel crossbow could only get off two shots and delivered only one kill with the second bolt bouncing off Sun Tzu's leather armor. The edge was given to the repeating crossbow for its superior rate of fire.

* For special weapons, the hand cannon was tested against the flaming arrow. The hand cannon delivered three kill shots and could be used as a club if Vlad missed or ran out of ammunition. The flaming arrow could kill a group of enemies standing in an oil-soaked area of dry brush through severe fire burns or smoke inhalation but when it was tested directly against Vlad's chainmail armor, the first two shots bounced off and the third shot only inflicted a shallow wound. The edge was given to the hand cannon for its firepower and secondary function as a melee weapon.

[edit] Episode 20: Ming Warrior vs. Musketeer

Ming Warrior team: Jonathan Weizhang Wang (Kung Fu World Champion), Phillip Dang (Combative Wushu Champion)
Ming Warrior weapons: Dao, 3-Barrel Pole Gun, Nest of Bees , Mechanical Land Mine

Musketeer team: Xavier Declie (French Combat Historian), Luke Lafontaine (Sword Master)
Musketeer weapons: Rapier/Main Gauche, Wheel Lock Pistol, Flintlock Musket, Grenade
Results Ming Warrior Kills Musketeer Kills
Short Range Dao 71 Rapier/Main Gauche 195
Mid Range 3-Barrel Pole Gun 41 Wheel Lock Pistol 178
Long Range Nest of Bees 15 Flintlock Musket 275
Special Weapons Mechanical Land Mine 199 Grenade 26
Totals 326 674

* For short-range weapons, the rapier and main gauche combination was tested against the dao. The rapier + main gauche delivered five kill strikes against a gel torso in 16 seconds while the dao cut apart two pigs in only seven seconds. The edge was given to the dao since it could be used both for thrusting and slashing.

* For mid-range weapons, the wheel lock pistol was tested against the 3-barrel pole cannon against the other team's armor. The wheel lock pistol penetrated the Ming Warrior's studded leather armor and deliver three kill shots but misfired two times during its test while the 3-barrel pole cannon was unable to penetrate the Musketeer's steel curaiss and could only inflict one kill and one wound. The edge was given to the wheel lock pistol due to the pole cannon's failure.

* For long-range weapons, the nest of bees was tested against the flintlock musket. Of the 32 rockets that were fired against a small battalion of dummy targets by the nest of bees, only six of them hit with three of them being kill shots while the flintlock musket fired off three shots and inflicted one kill and two wounds on a gel torso. The edge was given to the musket for its accuracy, heavy caliber, and option to mount a plug bayonet.

* For explosive weapons, the mechanically triggered landmine was tested against the grenade against four targets. The mechanically triggered land mine killed all four of its targets upon detonation while the grenade only killed two of its targets and left the other two alive. The edge was given to the land mine for its larger explosive payload.

[edit] Episode 21: Comanche vs. Mongol

Comanche team: Joaquin Gonzalez (Comanche Horseman), Jay Redhawk (Master Horse Archer)
Comanche weapons: War Hawk, War Lance, Comanche Bow and Arrow, Scalping Knife

Mongol team: Munkthur Luvsanjambaa (Native Mongolian Historian), Jason Nguyen (Asian Combat Expert)
Mongol weapons: Flanged Mace, Glaive, Mongol Bow and Arrow, Ild
Results Comanche Kills Mongol Kills
Short Range War Hawk 152 Flanged Mace 111
Mid Range War Lance 168 Glaive 116
Long Range Comanche Bow and Arrow 205 Mongol Bow and Arrow 142
Special Weapons Scalping Knife 3 Ild 103
Totals 528 472

* For short-range weapons, the war hawk was tested against the mace against three skulls. The war hawk penetrated three skulls in 32s but got stuck in the second skull while the iron flanged mace completely destroyed all three skulls in only 28s. The edge was given to the iron flanged mace for it tremendous killing power.

* For mid-range weapons, the war lance was tested against the glaive. The war lance delivered three kills and penetrated the Mongol's leather lamellar armor while the glaive pierced between the ribs on a side of beef. Although the glaive had a longer tip, the edge was given to the war lance since the glaive could not be used on horseback.

* For long-range weapons, the comanche bow was tested against the mongol bow against seven targets. The comanche bow delivered six hits and achieved four kills and one wound in 28s while the mongol bow delivered five hits and achieved four kills in 33s. The edge was given to the comanche bow for its speed and accuracy.

* For special weapons, the ild sword was tested against the scalping knife. The ild cut apart a pig carcass with a few strikes while the scalping knife disemboweled another pig carcass with several, quicker strikes. The edge was given to the ild sword for its bigger size and cutting power.

[edit] Episode 22: Navy SEAL vs. Israeli Commando

Navy SEAL team: Rob Roy (22 Year SEAL Veteran), Colin Palmer (Former SEAL Explosives Expert)
Navy SEAL weapons: Recon 1 Knife, SIG Sauer P226, M4 Colt Commando, C-4

Israeli Commando team: Moti Horenstein (Israeli Special Forces Krav Maga Instructor), Mike Kanarek (Former member of IDF Orev Golani)
Israeli Commando weapons: KA-BAR Knife, Glock 19, Micro Galil, Semtex
Results Navy SEAL Kills Israeli Commando Kills
Short Range Recon 1 Knife 15 KA-BAR Knife 42
Mid Range SIG Sauer P226 101 Glock 19 98
Long Range M4 Colt Commando 355 Micro Galil 288
Explosive Weapons C-4 47 Semtex 54
Totals 518 482

* For short-range weapons, the KA-BAR was tested against the Recon 1 in cutting up a gel torso. Mike, wielding the KA-BAR, ripped apart the gel torso with a stabbing speed of 29fps while Rob, wielding the Recon 1, decapitated, amputated, and disemboweled the gel torso with a stabbing speed of 32fps. The panel was indecisive as to which knife was better and considered both weapons to be equally effective, resulting in a draw.

* For mid-range weapons, the Glock 19 was tested against the SIG Sauer P226 in breaking five lights and eliminating two targets inside a mock-up bistro. The SEALS completed the challenge in 13.84s while the Commandos completed the challenge in 20.03s due to missing with a few shots against the lights. The edge was given to the SIG P226 for the better shooting of the SEALS.

* For long-range weapons, the Micro Galil was tested against the M4 Colt Commando in hitting a moving pig target surrounded by four bystanders. The M4 hit the pig target with all 30 rounds in 34s while the Micro Galil fired only 23 rounds in 48s, achieving 21 hits and two grazes. The edge was given to the M4 for its accuracy and faster rate of fire.

* For explosive weapons, the C4 was tested against the Semtex. In the first round of testing, the C4 destroyed a boat along with the two targets that were on it while a Semtex-laced cellphone killed its target without harming four nearby bystanders. In the second round of testing, 1lb of each explosive was detonated in two separate wooden outhouses with the C4 generating ~270 psi and the Semtex generating ~324psi. The edge was given to the Semtex for its greater explosive force.

* There was one final test comparing the hand-to-hand techniques of the two, though the results were not shown.

[edit] References

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3. ^ "Fahim Fazli". IMDb. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2390252/. Retrieved 2010-04-21.
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[edit] External links

* Official website
* List of Deadliest Warrior episodes at the Internet Movie Database
* List of Deadliest Warrior episodes at TV.com

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