A/N: Hey guys it's the Rice Man here. I just want to say to the people who follow this fic I apologize for the delay. I have a lot of things going on in my life that it prevented from working on this fic. We've focused mostly on ancient battles on this one but this episode will be a modern battle between two highly feared and dangerous criminal organizations. Sit back and enjoy!
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Italian Mafia: The Italian-American criminal society who control criminal vices from the mean streets of New York to Los Angeles.
(Mafia hitmen are seen casually walking up to a restaurant owned by their rival Irish mob. They pull out MP5s and open fire killing everyone inside.)
vs.
Russian Bratva: Mother Russia's cold-blooded criminals who's brutality make them feared around the globe.
(Several Bratva hitmen beat up a Chechen rival in an alleyway. One Russians pulls put his Colt M1911 and empties the magazine into the man.)
WHO IS DEADLIEST?
To find out, we've assembled a team of world class fighters to test history's most lethal weapons. Using 21st century science, we'll see what happens when two warriors go toe to toe.
No rules. No safety. No mercy. It's a duel to the death to decide who is…THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR!
Here in our elite fight club we have gathered doctors, medical scientists and weapons experts to test out the lethal arsenals wielded by each of our combatants to determine who would win a fight between two highly feared and dangerous organized crime groups.
Italian Mafia
Circa: 2000
Height: 5'10''
Weight: 170 lbs.
Force size: 3,000
Crimes: Racketeering, Fraud
Russian Bratva
Circa: 2002
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 185 lbs.
Force size: 300,000
Crimes: Human Trafficking, Counterfeiting
''Holy crap boys, today on DW: Alternate Matches we are going into another modern battle and this time we are pitting the Italian mafia against the Russian Bratva.'' DeadAliveManiac started off.
''I know, this is a crazy match-up and thanks to Rice Man's extensive research we have finally found the arsenal the Italians in this modern day use. So it's going to be a very interesting and brutal match indeed.'' Zivon96 said.
''Who do you two side with?'' Asked PFC Rice Man.
''Honestly PFC, I gotta give this one to the Italian Mafia. They are some serious street fighters just like the Russians, but to them street fighting is an art and I think their viciousness will be a helping factor.'' Zivon said giving his opinion.
'Well, I think the Russian Bratva will win because they are the more brutal group in this fight. Plus they have more members and are just as good street fighters.'' MKDemigodZ-Warrior countered.
''Two highly feared, dangerous, influential and overall deadly criminal organizations meet for the first time not as allies, but as enemies. Let's get this started.'' Rice Man concluded.
The Italian mafiosos controlled their turf with an arsenal of mixed improvised and military-grade hardware.
Melee: Aluminum Baseball Bat
Short Range: Beretta M9
Mid-Range: Heckler & Koch MP5A3
Long Range: ArmaLite AR-15
Explosive: Car Bomb
In turn, the Russian thugs carried with them weapons of the Eastern Bloc and of American origins.
Melee: Hunting Knife
Short Range: Colt M1911A1
Mid-Range: Skorpion vz. 61
Long Range: AKS-74
Explosive: RGD-5
When these criminals came up close and personal with their rivals they brought two different means of beating and slashing their enemies into submission. The Italian mafia aluminum baseball bat and the Bratva hunting knife.
The team now reviews the testing of both weapons in their original debuts and it doesn't take long for them to come to a final decision.
''Although the baseball bat's aluminum would make it hit you harder than wood and can cause crazy trauma on the body I have to go with the hunting knife on this one.'' DAM said.
''The bat only causes blunt force trauma which isn't suitable to kill anywhere on the body than the head. The knife however with it's blade has a much larger surface area in which it can kill whether it stabs you in the gut, heart or even the head.'' Zivon seconded.
''Well, I suppose but the baseball bat has more range so I'm giving it my edge.'' Demigod countered.
''I don't know what you're talking about Demigod but I am giving this all to the knife for the same reasons that Zivon had provided.'' Rice Man concluded.
In melee weapons, the edge goes to the Russian Bratva for their hunting knife.
For short range weapons, these gangs brought into play two world-renowned pistols. The Italian mafia Beretta M9 and the Bratva Colt M1911A1.
The team reviews testing of the pistols in their debut episodes and like melee weapons it doesn't take them long to come to a decision.
''The Colt may have the bigger round in this but the Beretta has more bullets in it's magazine and less recoil. It gets my edge.'' DAM started.
''I have to agree. Edge Beretta.'' Zivon said.
''The Beretta is the more modern pistol which is why I give it my edge.'' Demigod quipped.
''The Beretta has more rounds, lesser recoil which allows for better follow up shots. Edge Beretta M9.'' Concluded Rice Man.
In short range weapons, the edge goes to the Italian Mafia for their Beretta M9.
For mid-range weapons, these criminals came lavishly equipped with two high-powered submachine guns to annihilate the competition. The Italian mafia H&K MP5A3 and the Bratva Skorpion vz. 61.
''After looking up the specifications of both weapons I have to give it all to the MP5, larger magazine, longer range and can be very modular.'' DAM quipped.
''The Skorpion's only advantage is it's faster firing rate. Other than that it has nothing else that helps it. MP5 all the way.'' Zivon seconded.
''Well, I suppose but the Skorpion is smaller which means it's concealable. I give it my edge.'' Demigod countered.
''You have no idea what you're talking about. The MP5 like DAM said has range, a larger magazine and it's higher muzzle velocity means it can put people down faster so it gets my edge.'' Rice Man finished.
In mid-range weapons, the edge goes to the Italian Mafia for their Heckler & Koch MP5A3.
When street fights went out to long range, these criminals relied on highly popular assault rifles to take enemies down from a distance.
Since we've seen the AR-15 and the AK weapons family countless times, we will let the panel review the testing of both weapons in their debut appearances. Which is it boys?
''Like what the narrator said, we've seen these weapons so many times before and usually we side with the more accurate AR, however, we are calling this comparison as a draw. The other three will explain.'' DAM yawned.
''These two weapons are highly popular for separate reasons. The AR is accurate and the AKS-74 is robust. take it away Rice Man.'' Zivon said looking at the prior-serviceman.
''The AR is more accurate, has more range compared to the AK's reliability and take down power. However, if you take care of the AR it will be just as reliable as the AK weapons family and the AK can be pretty darn accurate as well so we have to call this a draw.'' Rice Man concluded before turning to face Demigod. ''Don't say anything Demigod I know what you're gonna say and that is you're automatically giving it to the AR for accuracy.''
Demigod opened his mouth to counter Rice Man's argument but decided against it knowing that he has nothing to counter the prior-serviceman. ''Well, I suppose.''
In long range weapons, it's an even comparison.
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Finally, we now move on to the final weapons comparison between two highly potent and deadly explosive weapons. The Italians bring in the car bomb and the Russians bring the RGD-5.
The team reviews the testing of the weapons in their first appearances and come to a brief discussion before deciding an edge.
''Although the car bomb has the bigger payload, the RGD-5 allows the user to move around freely and you can carry multiple, unless you have multiple cars for the bomb.'' DAM said.
''The bomb needs to be set up in advance and is a stationary weapon. A trained K9 can sniff that thing out. Edge RGD-5.'' Zivon added.
''I give it to the RGD for freedom of movement despite it's smaller payload.'' Demigod quipped.
''The car bomb's chance for collateral damage makes it too dangerous, it can even kill you if you don't get out of it's field of fire. RGD-5 takes this.'' Concluded Rice Man.
In explosive weapons, the Russian Bratva take the edge with their RGD-5.
Coming up, Metal Harbinger gauges the x-factors and then our battle between two criminal organizations begins!
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Welcome back to the fight club, here we reviewed the lethal arsenals used by two criminal organizations to decide who is the deadliest warrior.
For melee weapons, the Bratva's hunting knife proved more pratical and useful than the Italian mafia's aluminum baseball bat.
''The knife as a blade, and blades equal more options and it has a larger surface area in which it kills on the human body.'' DAM explained.
Edge: Russian Bratva
For short range weapons, the Italian mafia's Beretta M9 was proven more deadly and overall better than the Bratva's Colt M1911A1.
''Larger magazine, more range and lesser recoil. The edge goes to the Italians.'' Zivon said.
Edge: Italian Mafia
For mid-range weapons, the Italian mafia's H&K MP5A3 proved more accurate than the Bratva's Skorpion vz. 61.
''The MP5 has the larger magazine and more range. Two pros against one so it's self-explanatory.'' Demigod said.
Edge: Italian Mafia
For long range weapons, the Italian mafia's AR-15 and Bratva's AKS-74 proved to be equally effective.
''The AR has more range and is more accurate while the AKS-74 has reliability and take down power going for it. However, note that the AR can be just as reliable as the AKS if properly cared for. Other than that it's even since they both have two pros each.'' Rice Man explained.
Edge: Even
And finally, for explosive weapons the Bratva's RGD-5 proved more mobile and controlled than the Italian mafia's car bomb.
''For mobility, concealable and you can carry more than one the RGD-5 takes this one.'' DAM concluded.
Edge: Russian Bratva
And now the x-factors will be handled by computer wizz Metal Harbinger.
''Let's get this started. First and foremost it's training and the Russians take it with a 79 compared to the Italians' 63.''
''Brutality is up next and the Bratva have a 90 to the Italians' 82.''
''For influence it's dead even between these two with a 92 because they both control criminal vices in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.''
''Logistics between these two will be an 80 each. They're well-funded and can get whatever they feel like.''
''Next up is dominance and the Bratva have a 90 compared to the Italians' 89.''
''Last is discipline and the Italians take the lead with an 87 to the Bratva's 85.''
Metal has now finished gauging the x-factors of these two organizations. He will now run the simulator one-thousand times in a duel to the death. The battle will pit 5 Italian mafia hitmen against 5 Russian Bratva hitmen.
''In the end, only one criminal organization will be victorious, let's see who's top dog.'' Metal said pressing the button.
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The battle begins in the evening scene of Los Angeles, California. The camera shows us an Italian restaurant called ''Mama Milan's Fine Italian cuisine and Pizzeria''.
Since it's a holiday the restaurant had closed early and inside the dining room we see 5 Italian mobsters sitting at a table playing cards. Recently the Russian Bratva have been trying to buy the restaurant from the Italians but they have been refusing to sell to the Russians.
''Honestly, I thought us and the Russians were on good terms but they've been acting like jackasses lately.'' One of the mobsters snorted.
''Tell me about it, now with that Russian restaurant down the street it's been eating into our profits. No point in striking them though because we can't get into another gang war.'' Said another.
''Yeah, not since the Triads killed off our brothers in New York while the Korean mafia took out another group of ours.'' The first mobster said sadly.
Italian Mafia: 5
In the parking lot of the restaurant we see two cars drive into it. The two cars find a spot to park and from them emerge 5 Russian Bratva hitmen. Since the Italians haven't sold their restaurant to them and have cut off relations the Russians decided that the only way to convince the Italians is to attack them first.
Russian Bratva: 5
Two Russians were armed with AKS-74s, one armed with a Skorpion while the boss carried an RGD-5 grenade. The Russians make their way towards the front window of the restaurant and the leader looks inside and spots the Italians eating and chatting. Soon four of the Italians get up to grab their weapons in the back so they can head out leaving one at the table.
''Okay men, tonight will end with these wise-guy Italians dead understood?'' The boss said to his men.
''You got it boss.'' One of the hitmen said.
The Bratva boss takes his RGD-5 and pulls the pin. He then lops it hard through the window with enough force to shatter it.
Hearing the glass shatter the lone Italian hears something hit the floor. Looking down he spots the grenade rolling towards him.
''Holy shit, grenade!" He attempts to jump out of the way but is too late as the grenade goes off. The initial blast sending him hitting a wall, dead from shrapnel.
Italian Mafia: 4 - Russian Bratva: 5
''What the hell was that?!" The Mafia boss shouted.
The remaining Italians scoop up their weapons and head back towards the dining room and upon entering it the Russians open fire from the window causing the Italians to suddenly duck down for cover.
One Italian armed with an AR-15 opens fire on the Russians while the others fire back with their Berettas and MP5s.
''Kill those Italians!'' The Bratva boss ordered.
A Bratva hitmen storms into the restaurant followed by another but he is killed when multiple rounds from the Italian wielding the AR-15 shoots him multiple times in the chest.
Italian Mafia: 4 - Russian Bratva: 4
''Shit, they killed Sergei.'' The Bratva boss thought as he dashes into the restaurant narrowly avoiding the ensuing gunfire.
He turns to face his two men who remain outside and motions for them to come in as well while he draws his Colt M1911A1. He peeks out from behind cover and spots an MP5 wielding Italian peek out from his own cover and drops the Italian with several rounds to the face.
Italian Mafia: 3 - Russian Bratva: 4
''Goddammit, we can't stay here let's get out of here!" The Mafia boss ordered and the remaining Italians made a break for the back exit but not before he scoops up his man's MP5.
Seeing the Italians run the Russians decide to give chase and run after their rivals.
As the Italians approach the back exit one decides to stay behind and cover his Caporegime and boss's escape. He takes cover behind a trash bin and takes his Beretta out and aims it down the hallway.
Hearing footsteps he cocks his gun and sees one of the Russians run from around the corner. He opens fire and hits the Russian several times in the chest before delivering the final round through his throat dropping him for good.
Italian Mafia: 3 - Russian Bratva: 3
With his pistol clicking empty he pulls out another magazine to reload it but he fails to see a Skorpion emerge from the corner and the submachine gun opens fire on him hitting his carotid artery and sending him to the floor.
''Gotcha'' The Bratva hitman thought.
The remaining Russians run out through the corner and run up to the Italian who was now choking on his blood and struggling to stop the bleeding.
''See you.'' One of the Russians said as he takes his Colt and fires a single round into the Italian's forehead.
Italian Mafia: 2 - Russian Bratva: 3
With the deed done, the Russians head out the back door which takes them to the rear parking lot. They look around for a moment before they hear a car rev up. The last two Italians begin driving out of the restaurant's parking lot while narrowly avoiding the countless civilians who were fleeing from the ensuing chaos.
''There they are! Quick let's get a car and chase them down.'' Ordered the Bratva boss as they make their way to a motorcycle. ''Vasili take the mustang.''
The Bratva boss and his underboss hop onto the motorcycle and start it up as the other takes the mustang and as soon as he starts the car he is killed in an exploding fireball.
Italian Mafia: 2 - Russian Bratva: 2
''Son of a bitch!'' The Bratva boss cried out in surprise.
''There's no time to mourn him boss, we need to get the Italians.'' The underboss said.
Revving up the motocycle, the Russians hightail it out of the lot and begin their car chase for the Italians. The Mafia boss looks into his rearview mirror and spots the Russians on their motorcycle dodging and weaving around other cars while speeding towards them.
''Take care of them Giovanni.'' Ordered the Mafia boss.
Complying with his boss's ordered the soldato takes his MP5 and aims at the rear window and opens fire shattering the glass.
Seeing this the Bratva boss manuevers the motorcycle around several more cars before he manages to pull up beside the Italians. The other Bratva takes his AKS-74 and opens fire on the car and manages to kill the caporegime in a salvo of lead.
Italian Mafia: 1 - Russian Bratva: 2
With this kill the Russians back off and watch on as the car begins to swerve out of control.
''Fuck!" The Mafia boss screamed as his caporegime's blood splatters all over his face.
Unable to see he lets go of the steering wheel and the vehicle swerves on the road before crashing into a batting cage.
The Russians watch on for a moment across the street before getting off the bike. They make their way towards the wrecked car and only find the dead caporegime in the passenger seat.
''Split up and find him.'' The Bratva boss said as the two of them make their way into the batting cage.
The Bratva underboss walks into a room filled with boxes containing baseball bats. Taking his AKS-74 he cautiously moves through the room. Unknown to him the Mafia boss was around the corner waiting for him, an aluminum bat in hand.
Just as the Russian turns the corner the Italian swings his bat downwards making the Russian drop his rifle. Before the Russian could do anything the Italian thrusts the bat forward striking the Russian hard in the gut.
He follows up with an upward swing hitting the Russian in the chin making him groan in pain and swings his bat horizontally hitting the Russian in the temple and knocking him against the wall.
He finishes him off with one, powerful downwards swing right on the crown of the skull fracturing it and killing him.
Italian Mafia: 1 - Russian Bratva: 1
The Italian boss sneers at the corpse before he turns and heads out into a hallway connected to the batting cage. He is however, immediately jumped from the Russian boss and is tossed against a wall.
The Bratva boss takes out his hunting knife and starts a flurry of slashes directed at his opponent's throat. The Italian manages to dodge the attacks and brings his bat up to block the blows.
The knife strikes the bat sending the sounds of metal clashing echoing through the hallway and both men begin a battle of strength as they attempt to shove the other man down.
Eventually the Italian manages to overpower the Russian thanks to his longer bat and effortlessly swats the blade out of the man's hands. The Italian raises his bat high to hit the Russian but the Russian lunges forward and tackles him to the ground.
Straddling his opponent the Russian begins to viciously beat the Italian's face in.
The Italian tries in vain to reach his bat but the Russian pins grabs his hand and pins it to the ground and continuously beats him. However, the Italian manages to kick his feet upwards and hits the Russian's back making him jerk forward.
With this opportunity, the Italian pushes the Russian off of him and gets up to his feet. He rushes over to the counter and opens it revealing his caporegime's MP5.
The Russian recovers from the attack and scoops up his knife and dashes towards the Italian.
Taking the weapon, the Italian quickly turns and opens fire on the Russian who failed to react quickly and he finds himself jerking with each bullet striking his body.
Soon the MP5 clicks empty and the Italian watches his rival fall to the ground, a lead-filled and bloody mess.
Italian Mafia: 1 - Russian Bratva: 0
He watches as a massive pool of blood forms under the Russian and taking a deep breath, he lets out a sigh before looking at the camera with a smile.
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Winner: Italian Mafia
Italian Mafia: 504
Aluminum Baseball Bat: 1
Beretta M9: 26
Heckler & Koch MP5A3: 187
ArmaLite AR-15: 198
Car Bomb: 92
Russian Bratva: 496
Hunting Knife: 2
Colt M1911A1: 10
Skorpion vz. 61: 95
AKS-74: 198
RGD-5: 191
X-Factors
Training: 63/Training: 79
Brutality: 82/Brutality: 90
Influence: 92/Influence: 92
Logistics: 80/Logistics: 80
Dominance: 89/Dominance: 90
Discipline: 87/Discipline: 85
After a brutal and vicious battle between two of earth's deadliest criminal organizations, it would be the Italian Mafia who wins with a narrow 50.4% compared to the Russian Bratva's 49.6%. It was largely in part thanks to their superior pistol and submachine gun as well as their accurate AR-15. The Russians however, did not let the Italians win without sacrifice due to them having the better melee weapon and their mobile RGD-5 as well as their comparable AKS-74. Both rifles were the deadliest weapons overall.
''The Italians managed to pull it off because while the Russians can be vicious in a street fight, the Italians proved they can match them in that factor plus their more accurate weaponry helped in the end.'' DAM explained.
''I knew it was going to be a razor thin battle. The Italians just had those minor weapon pros going for them and their more powerful car bomb.'' Zivon added.
''Well, I still think the Russians are the more trained group. Eh.'' A disappointed Demigod said.
''The Russians gave the Italians pure hell throughout the simulations. In the battle between two violent organizations, the more violent one won. Good job La Cosa Nostra, you are the deadliest criminals in this fight.'' Rice Man concluded with a nod.
(The Italian boss is seen riding on the motorcycle the Bratva had chased them earlier in. He rides up to a phone booth and hops into it. He goes into thought for a moment and with a wicked smile, picks up the phone and begins dialing a number in hopes that the Yakuza, Triads and Korean mafia would like to get in on the action.)
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A/N: For those wondering where I got the information on the weapons the Italian Mafia used in this fight. It is thanks to super extensive research, internet sources and movies that featured the 21st century mafia I was able to compile the necessary information. For those who might disagree with this fight that's fine but it's my opinion. Until next time! Remember any fight suggestions you have for the main DW fic let me know in a PM or review and any particular match-up for this fic as well!