War skills below:

Death from Above:
Alternative 1: GLADIATOR1 slowly takes a few steps back and suddenly launches his/her whole weight into the air toward GLADIATOR2.
Alternative 2: GLADIATOR1 dives under GLADIATOR2's hasty swing and jumps to deliver the punishment.
Alternative 3: GLADIATOR1 forcefully pushesh GLADIATOR2 away and jumps to destroy him/her.
Alternative 4: GLADIATOR1 makes a series of deceptive manoeuvers before pushing him/herself off the ground in a great leap.

Never Say Die:
Alternative 1: GLADIATOR1 faces the attack of GLADIATOR2 with iron resolve.
Alternative 2: GLADIATOR1 refuses to submit to his/her opponent and stands ready to reclaim the battle.
Alternative 3: GLADIATOR1 casts an icy glance at GLADIATOR2 and prepares to stand his/her ground.
Alternative 4: GLADIATOR1 assumes defensive position and gathers all his/her strength for the final resistance.

War Cry:
Alternative 1: The lungs of GLADIATOR1 nearly explode as he/she releases a deafening roar.
Alternative 2: Newcomers in the arena freeze on their seats after GLADIATOR1's thunderous shout.
Alternative 3: GLADIATOR2 almost falls to the ground when GLADIATOR1 gives a godlike war cry.
Alternative 4: GLADIATOR1's face turns red before releasing a terrifying shout.

Create Distance:
Alternative 1: GLADIATOR2's attack is interrupted halfway by a timely kick in the chest.
Alternative 2: GLADIATOR1 evades the incomming strike and uses GLADIATOR2's wasted momentum to push him/her away.
Alternative 3: GLADIATOR2 stares in confusion when he finds him/herself a few feets away from GLADIATOR1 after the failed attack.
Alternative 4: GLADIATOR1 carefully follows the moves of GLADIATOR2 and easily repels the attack.