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