Deadliest Warrior

Deadliest Warrior
Deadliest Warrior title screen
Created by	Max Geiger
Starring	Max Geiger Geoff Desmoulin Armand Dorian
Narrated by	Drew Skye
Country of origin	United States
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	23
Production
Running time	44 Minutes
Original release
Network	Spike
Release	April 7, 2009 – Present

Deadliest Warrior is a television program in which information on historical warriors or modern warriors and their weapons are used to determine which of them is the "deadliest" based upon tests performed during each episode. The show is characterized by its use of the data compiled in creating a dramatization of the warriors' battle to the death.

The show is hosted by three commentators: Geoff Desmoulin (biomedical scientist and high speed camera operator), Dr. Armand Dorian (medical consultant), and Max Geiger (simulations programmer). All three provide commentary throughout the show, as well as technical details of each weapons test. The show is narrated by Drew Skye.

Season two began airing on April 20, 2010, and is ongoing with 13 scheduled episodes.

Format of the show

Episodes begin with the introduction of either two types of historical or contemporary warriors, or two historical individuals. The history, culture, and general fighting philosophies of each are explained. The explanations are accompanied by segments showing actors performing dramatized scenes that are meant to depict the daily lives of the actual fighters. Two teams of guests (introduced as experts on the warriors) are brought onto the show to test weapons spotlighted as being used by each of the warriors. Typically, the different weapons are organized into four categories: close range, mid range, long range, and special weapons. However, some episodes (for instance, "Yakuza vs Mafia") have had as many as five categories. Matt Anderson and Sonny Puzikas, the experts for the "Green Beret vs. Spetsnaz" episode, have suggested that the teams are assigned weapons by the producers and that they have little influence in the production of the acted simulations.

The teams test the assigned weapons on human-shaped, ballistics gel targets. Sometimes, torso-shaped targets are covered with armor that is representative of what would be worn by the weapon's opponent. While the damage inflicted on the armor by the weapon is factored into the weapon's effectiveness, the defensive ability of armor isn't included as a separate category on the show. Natural tissue, particularly pig carcasses and cow bones, are also frequently used as targets. All of the weapon tests are recorded with high speed photography, and the results are fed into a computer that measures the damage each weapon is capable of inflicting. The winner of each weapon category is determined by a combination of the test results and the judgment of the producers and hosts. In instances when the results of the tests are close, the panel decides which weapon has won based on their personal opinions.However even if a weapon is given the advantage, it doesn't necessarily mean it will win out in the simulation.

The data collected from the weapons tests is fed into a computer simulation based on an unreleased commercial game engine developed by Slitherine Strategies to determine the average winner of one thousand battles. These results are then used to create a fictional battle reenactment (between two characters or two small groups) performed by actors; the winner of the battle being determined using the collected data. After the battle dramatization has ended, the number of killing blows dealt by each weapon during the computer simulations is revealed. Episodes conclude with the hosts and guests commenting on why they agree or disagree with the outcome of the match.

Response

After three episodes, Deadliest Warrior averaged 1.7 million viewers. On July 7, 2009, the program (specifically the "IRA vs. Taliban" episode) was ridiculed during the first episode of You Have Been Watching, a British television review and panel game hosted by critic Charlie Brooker. The show was featured on You Have Been Watching, before its premiere in the UK on August 11, 2009, on Bravo. Bravo only aired eight episodes in the UK, with "IRA vs Taliban" omitted.

After the third week of the show, a web series on Spike.com was created: Deadliest Warrior – The Aftermath. Produced in a roundtable format, and hosted by Kieron Elliot (a member of the William Wallace team featured in the "William Wallace vs Shaka Zulu" episode), it serves as a liaison between those watching the show and its producers. During The Aftermath, the producers focus on a specific match-up, and debate the issues pertaining to the episode raised by viewers in internet forums. It was created to answer questions from viewers, address its perceived inconsistencies, and provide a commentary from contributors.

Season 1

Deadliest Warrior premiered on April 7, 2009. Nine one-hour episodes of the show were produced for Season 1. Season 1 will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on May 11, 2010.

Episode 1: Apache vs Gladiator

Apache team: Alan Tafoya (World Champion Knife Fighter), Snake Blocker (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
Close 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

• The tomahawk was tested against the cestus and the scissor. Snake tested two types of tomahawk on a gel head: one made of stone (which tore off a piece of the head) and one made of the jaw bone of a horse (which completely destroyed the back of the head). Tafoya then threw iron tomahawks at wood targets, penetrating them. Chuck tested the cestus and scissor. They tested Chuck's punching power, which proved powerful. He tested the cestus and scissor on a 400-lb piece of beef. The cestus broke its ribs, while the Scissor almost cut the piece of beef in half. A divided panel gave the edge to the versatility of the tomahawk.

• The knife was tested against the trident and net. Snake showed the versatility of the knife by throwing three knives at three targets in under three seconds. The trident was tested on a gel torso, and managed to puncture its heart. The trident and net was given the edge due to being an offensive-defensive combo.

• The sling was tested against the bow and arrow. The sling preformed well as an air cannon, driving a piece of lead into a gel head. The bow and arrow was tested on a gel torso. Tafoya was able to put multiple arrows in the torso. The bow and arrow was given the edge due to its superior range, accuracy, and lethality.

• The sica was tested against the war club. The sica was able to almost cut off a gel arm. The War Club was tested on two targets: a smooth skull and a gladiator's helmet. It completely shattered the skull, but the helmet broke the club. The sica was given the edge, mostly due to the club's failure.

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
Close 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 by Shigematsu at two dummies from 45 feet while calling out where he would hit his targets. He also showed the yumi's accuracy 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. Chan tested a very large, 35-pound version of the Kanabo (a Japanese mythological warclub). He was able to shatter a cow's femur and break 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.

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
Close 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 penatrate 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.

Episode 4: Pirate vs Knight

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

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

Results

	Knight	Kills	Pirate	Kills
Close Range	Broadsword	103	Cutlass Boarding Axe	25 13
Mid Range	Halberd	108	Blunderbuss	352
Long Range	Crossbow	106	Flintlock Pistol	41
Special Weapons	Morningstar	54	Grenado	198
Totals		371		629

• 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 close-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.

Episode 5: Yakuza vs Mafia

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

Mafia team: Joe Ferrante (Mafia Weapons Expert), Thomas Bonanno (Mafia Descendant – Joe Bonanno's cousin/Historian)
Mafia weapons: Tommy Gun (M1921 Thompson), Molotov Cocktail, Baseball Bat, Sawed-off shotgun, Ice Pick

Results

	Yakuza	Kills	Mafia	Kills
Close Range	Nunchaku	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 Nunchaku 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.

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
Close 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 Dragonov 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.

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
Close 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.

[Watch http://www.spike.com/full-episode/shaolin-monk-vs/32088]

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, Ishlangu, Iwisa, Zulu Axe, Spit of Poison

Results

	William Wallace	Kills	Shaka Zulu	Kills
Close 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.

[Watch http://www.spike.com/full-episode/william-wallace-vs/32222]

Episode 9: IRA vs Taliban

IRA team: Skoti Collins (IRA Descendant (Michael Collins' grand-nephew)/Historian), Peter Crowe (IRA Weapons Expert), Unknown explosives expert (identity classified)
IRA weapons: LPO-50 Flamethrower, Nail Bomb, AR-15 ArmaLite, Slingshot

Taliban team: Fahim Fazli (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
Close 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 close range spear; ripping a reinforced cloth punching bag in half with repeated strikes, that included as 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.

[Watch http://www.spike.com/full-episode/ir-vs-taliban/32259]

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.

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
Close 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

• In 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.

• In 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.

• In 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, in this test it was demonstrated by Shigematsu instead of Chan with a side swing rather than an overhead strike. The Spartan shield was too solid for the kanabo to damage and was unharmed except for a few dents. The Spartan shield however was shown to be just as powerful a weapon as ever and therefore given the edge.

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 (Michael Collins' grand-nephew)/Historian)
IRA weapons: LPO-50 Flamethrower, Nail Bomb, AR-15 ArmaLite, Slingshot, Webley Revolver, HK G3 Sniper Rifle

Modern match results

	Spetsnaz	Kills	IRA	Kills
Close Range	Makarov Pistol	20	Webley Revolver	8
Mid Range	Saiga Shotgun	92	LPO-50 Flamethrower	11
Long Range	AK74 Carbine Dragunov Rifle	472 120	AR-15 ArmaLite HK G3 Sniper Rifle	175 47
Special Weapons	Ballistic Knife	6	Slingshot	3
Explosive Weapons	RGD-5 Grenade	7	Nail Bomb	20
Totals		736		264

• For long range automatic rifles, the footage of season one was reviewed for the AR-15 Armlite and AK-74 Carbine. It was agreed that the Armlite 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.

[Watch http://www.spike.com/full-episode/deadliest-warrior/37916]

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 aired April 20, 2010 at 10 pm ET.

Episode 10: swat vs. GSG9

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

GSG9 Team: Michael Nagel (former German infantry), Damien Puckler (GSG9 unarmed combat instructor)
GSG9 Weapons: Remington 870, H&K G36, H&K PSG1, Stingball Grenade

Results

	SWAT	Kills	GSG9	Kills
Close 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

• At Close Range the GSG9 team used the Remington 870, a pump shotgun with a slower cycle than the Swat team's semiautomatic Benelli M4 Super 90. In the first test, the Samurai 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.

• To test the Mid Range weapons of each team a simulation was run: 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 .2 seconds. The swat team'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.

• At Long Range 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.

• The GSG9 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.

[Watch http://www.spike.com/full-episode/swat-vs-gsg-9/37917]

Episode 11: Attila the Hun vs. Alexander the Great

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

Alexander the Great's team: Kendall Wells (Bladed Weapon specialist), Peter van Rossum (Sword and Shield champion),
Alexander the Great's weapons: Kopis, Xyston, Gastraphetes, Ballista

Results

	Atilla the Hun	Kills	Alexander the Great	Kills
Close 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 marked the first time combat on horseback was factored into a warrior's combat skills and effectiveness.

• For Close Range Atilla's Sword of Mars went up against Alexanders's Kopis. When both were tested on horseback at stationary and moving targets the Sword of Mars dealt 4 death dealing blows, while the Kopis only dealt 2 death dealing blows and 2 non-fatal blows.

• In Mid Range weapons Atilla's Lasso took on Alexanders's Xyston lance. The Xyston was tested against a pig carcass on a zip-line to simulate its use on horseback. The xyston impaled the pig at 10 feet/second with almost no resistance. The Xyston was also tested from horseback on a armoured carcass and was able to puncture the armour and still cause an exit wound. The Lasso, meanwhile, 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 killing power.

• At Long Range, Atilla'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 achieved impressive speed and accuracy. The Gastraphetes was then tested on foot but, despite its incredible killing power, it could not match the speed or the accuracy of the Composite Bow. After this test the hosts gave the edge to the Composite Bow.

• In Special Weapons, Alexander's Ballista was tested against Atilla'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 enemies. The Scythian Axe was tested against an unprotected ballistic gel head and easily broke into the skull and destroyed the brain. However, the axe failed to penetrate Samurai'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 Samurai team. Chuck Norris was able to easily crush the trachea and fracture the skull of a ballistic gel torso with only his menacing stare.

Episode 12: Jesse James vs. Al Capone

Jesse James team:
Jesse James weapons: Bowie Knife, Colt 1851 Navy Revolver, Colt Single Action Army, Winchester rifle,

Al Capone team:
Al Capone weapons: Stiletto knife, Tommy Gun, Mk II "Pineapple" grenade, Brass Knuckles

Results

	Jesse James	Kills 245	Al Capone	Kills 755
Close Range	stilleto knife kills
Mid Range
Long Range
Special Weapons
Totals

• Jesse James' Colt pistols were tested in a recreation of a bank and made 3 multiple-hit kills in under 7 seconds, with a drawing time of a quarter second.

Episode 13: Aztec Jaguar vs. Zande Warrior

Aztec Jaguar team:
Aztec Jaguar weapons:

Azande Warrior team:
Azande Warrior weapons:

Results

	Aztec Jaguar	Kills	Azande Warrior	Kills
Close Range
Mid Range
Long Range
Special Weapons
Totals

Episode 14: Nazi SS vs. Viet Cong

Nazi SS team:
Nazi SS weapons:

Viet Cong team:
Viet Cong weapons:

Results

	Nazi SS	Kills	Viet Cong	Kills
Close Range
Mid Range
Long Range
Special Weapons
Totals

Episode 15: Roman Centurion vs. Rajput

Roman Centurion team:
Roman Centurion weapons:

Rajput team:
Rajput weapons:

Results

	Roman Centurion	Kills	Rajput	Kills
Close Range
Mid Range
Long Range
Special Weapons
Totals

Episode 16: Somali Pirate vs. Medellín Cartel

Somali Pirate team:
Somali Pirate weapons:

Medellin Cartel team:
Medellin Cartel weapons:

Results

	Somali Pirate	Kills	Medellin Cartel	Kills
Close Range
Mid Range
Long Range
Special Weapons
Totals

Episode 17: Persian Immortal vs. Celt

Persian Immortal team:
Persian Immortal weapons:

Celt team:
Celt weapons:

Results

	Persian Immortal	Kills	Celt	Kills
Close Range
Mid Range
Long Range
Special Weapons
Totals

Episode 18: Sephiroth vs. Cloud

Sephiroth team:Genesis and Angeal
Sephiroth weapons:Masamune

Cloud team:Zack and Tiffa
Cloud weapons:Buster Sword

Results

	Sephiroth	Kills	Cloud	Kills
Close Range	Masamune	9,999	Buster Sword	9,999
Mid Range	Draw Slash	9,999	Meteor Rain	9,999
Long Range	Heartless Angel	9,999	Omni Slash Ver.5	9,999
Special Weapons	SuperNova	9,999	Power of Mako	9,999
Totals	Sephiroth	39,996	Cloud	39,996

• After the Epic Long battle, the Universe itself was severed into two......

Episode 19: Vlad The Impaler vs. Sun Tzu

Vlad the Impaler team:
Vlad the Impaler weapons:

Sun Tzu team:
Sun Tzu weapons:

Results

	Vlad the Impaler	Kills	Sun Tzu	Kills
Close Range
Mid Range
Long Range
Special Weapons
Totals

Episode 20: Ming Warrior vs. Musketeer

Ming Warrior team:
Ming Warrior weapons:

Musketeer team:
Musketeer weapons:

Results

	Ming Warrior	Kills	Musketeer	Kills
Close Range
Mid Range
Long Range
Special Weapons
Totals

Episode 21: Comanche vs. Mongol

Comanche team:
Comanche weapons:

Mongol team:
Mongol weapons:

Results

	Comanche	Kills	Mongol	Kills
Close Range
Mid Range
Long Range
Special Weapons
Totals

Episode 22: Navy SEAL vs. Israeli Commando

Navy SEAL team:
Navy SEAL weapons:

Israeli Commando team:
Israeli Commando weapons:

Results

	Navy SEAL	Kills	Israeli Commando	Kills
Close Range
Mid Range
Long Range
Special Weapons
Totals

Video game

Pipeworks Software announced at the Spike Video Game Awards on December 12, 2009 that they would be developing a downloadable game that will come out first for the Xbox 360, and possibly for other systems later. The Apache, Knight, Ninja, and Spartan from season one are playable, along with three other yet to be revealed season one fighters. One season two warrior will also be playable, with more characters as the series progresses. Source: http://www.spike.com/video/deadliest-warrior/3363964

External links

• Official website
• Deadliest Warrior at IMDb
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