I am new to the forum and relatively new to the game and was not sure where to post this.

One of my characters is at level 14 and has just fought a level 20 (and was killed). Both gladiators are in the elite class. Is this normal for lower level gladiators to fight higher level ones in the arena or is someone losing just to boost up their level in order to kill the opponent and earn trophies? This is the second time I have had a fight like this.