Knights battle it out in Central Park

Thomas Levinson

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Sep 8, 2021

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A Gladiators NYC armored combat event in Central Park. The full contact fights use dulled weapons with a mixture of striking and tackling.

A Gladiators NYC armored combat event in Central Park on Sep. 4, 2021. The full contact fights use dulled weapons with a mixture of striking and tackling. Stephen Yang

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A slightly bloodied Luke Reich, 28, after a bout. Stephen Yang

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A Gladiators NYC armored combat event in Central Park. Stephen Yang

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Orlando Mendez, 33, field captain, recovers after a fight. Stephen Yang

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A Gladiators NYC armored combat event in Central Park. Stephen Yang

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A Gladiators NYC armored combat event in Central Park. Stephen Yang

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Orlando Mendez, 33, field captain, recovers after a battle. Stephen Yang

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Spectators watch a Gladiators NYC armored knights fight. Stephen Yang

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Isaac Solomon, 21, from Queens poses with an axe and armor during a Gladiators NYC event. Stephen Yang

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Isaac Solomon, 21, from Queens suits up in his armor. Stephen Yang

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Luke Reich, 28, from Brooklyn poses for a portrait at a Gladiators NYC event. Stephen Yang

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Omar Megahed, 29, from Queens poses for a portrait. Stephen Yang

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Omar Megahed, 29, from Queens gets suited up before a Gladiator NYC event. Stephen Yang

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Omar Megahed, 29, from Queens poses for a portrait. Stephen Yang

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Omar Megahed, 29, from Queens. Stephen Yang

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