Gladiator Rules

[Gashford]

I think that the idea gladiators fought to a set of rules is surely a lot simpler to conclude to than carrying out forensic studies of 67 skeletons? In many images a umpires or referee is obviously seen, in a great many images he is doing 'something', his clavii would indicate he held some rank (if only in the arena) and he is clearly shown indicating things and in some hold gladiators back.

Seems a lot of work for something we have already known, hopefully the forensic studies will reveal something a little more interesting in the future, just MHO.

All the best