Gladiatorial Combat Fan Mugs

Death sentence.

"If we only used bigger clubs we would defeat our enemies every time, and we would dominate them forever!"

'Bloody streakers - they have a lot to learn.'

"You may inflict pain, but it mustn't be severe or prolonged."

'I'd better make a note of your blood group...'

'It looks suspiciously like Killer Hart is taking a dive!'

"Just a routine ID check, Mr. Spartacus - there are lots of people with the same name, you know."

'Don't forget the plan - When he gets weak from laughing - Hit him with your left!'

'It appears Alzedo is toying with his opponent.'

'That was a peach of a right hander the referee gave you!'

'Work the jab! Move your feet! Attack, attack, attack! ...But be careful. He's got a human shield.'

Wrestling Champion.

'Break a leg.' - 'Thanks a lot.'

'Soon as your endorphins kick in, you'll feel great.'

"Are you not infotained?!!"

Roman Emperor using a glad-hand in an amphitheater

'Jack Tar' Symbolises Nelson's Victory in the Battle of the Nile

Audiences at the coliseum were down after health and safety had paid a visit.

Monster chariot races

"I don't know where his dip in form came from."

No hitting below the belt!

'Such petulance!'

Emperor and cat.

"No, the guy with the bat doesn't get to kill the guys with the mitts."

"I gave him 'the old one two' just like you told me to. But then he gave me 'the old three four'."

Why the Romans stopped serving alcohol at sporting events.

'He has a great left hook,'

'Agreed then? Your boy takes a dive in the fifth...'

"It just isn't the same without the fans."

"...and forget your damn sensitivity training."

'I don't think his fists can take much more of the punishment your head's inflicting on them.'

'Look out for his low punches.'

Really big bang

"In the ring, kid. We want you to take a fall in the ring."