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