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Did gladiators fight other gladiators?

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Yes they did. Gladiators were owned and trained by sponsors ( similar to football teams today) and the different sponsors would match gladiators against each other. Often betting took place on the outcome of the battle. This was a big business owning gladiators and training them. A lot of prestige came with having the best "line up" of gladiators.

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Relevant answers:

Why did gladiators fight each other?
For others' entertainment.
What were gladiators equipped with during gladiator fights?
Gladiators were equipped with the "tools of their trade". They used the weapons and wore the armor that was customary for their style o fighting. Some wore no armor, some wore arm and leg wraps,...
What did gladiators fight with?
Swords, spears, and sometimes, household objects.
Who did the gladiators fight'?
other gladiators. animals. salves. felons.
Why did they have gladiator fights?
Entertainment. It was the boxing, football, etc. of that era.