In gladiator battles, there were usually two different people that are different gladiator classes. These two people fight to the death for Roman citizen's entertainment. A website with the title of (http://www.ushistory.org/civ/6e.asp ) shows and explains the main idea of gladiator battles. In the text it states, "Two men ready their weapons. An excited crowd of Romans cheer loudly in anticipation. Both combatants realize full well that this day might be their last. They are gladiators, men who fight to the death for the enjoyment of others. As the two gladiators circle each other, each knows that his objective is to maim or trap his opponent rather than to kill him quickly. What's more, the fight must last long enough to please the crowd. The gladiators jab swords and swing maces. They sweat in the hot sun. Sand and dirt fly. Suddenly, one gladiator traps the other with a net and poises to kill him with a three-pronged trident. The victor waits for a sign from the crowd. If the losing gladiator has put up a good fight, the crowd might choose to spare his life — and the vanquished gladiator will live to fight another day. But if the crowd is dissatisfied with the losing fighter — as was usually the case — its dissatisfaction meant slaughter." There were three main different types of gladiators, Samnite, Thracians, and Retiarius. Retiarius also known as the netman was the quickest gladiator. He did not wear a helmet, and held a large net, a trident, and a small dagger. Thracians held a short sword and wore a helmet that represented a griffin, and also carried a short rectangular shield. Samnites were one of the most early gladiators. They wore galea shaped helmets, and fought with a short gladius. The different majority of the combatants who battled in the Colosseum in Ancient Rome were men (though there were some female gladiators). Gladiators were usually slaves, condemned criminals or prisoners of war. But sometimes there is a Roman citizen that volunteered as a tribute to battle inside of the Colosseum for fame and wealth. Many people enjoyed the bloodshed of two gladiators. According to a primary source by Seneca, “The gladiators have nothing to protect them: their bodies are utterly open to every blow: every thrust finds its mark... Most people prefer this kind of thing to all other matches... The sword is not checked by helmet or shield. What good is armor? What good is swordsmanship? All these things only put off death a little. In the morning men are matched with lions and bears, at noon with their spectators... death is the fighters' only exit.” The specters enjoyed many activities and the intensity of it.