Deadliest Warrior: Rice Man's Edition

by Its Rice Man

Throughout history there have been many warriors who left their mark on their respective cultures. Now, with modern science and technology DeadAliveManiac, Zivon96, MKDemiGodzilla-Warrior, Its Rice Man and Metal Harbinger bring these legends back to life to compete and find out who is...THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR! (BACK FOR BLOOD SEASON 3 ONGOING).

108. BFB: Gurkhas vs USMC

I will unfortunately not incorporate the USMC's martial arts since I couldn't find anything that the Gurkhas used for comparison.

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(Five Nepalese men wearing the British army's Multi-Terrain camouflage pattern uniform with matching helmets take their kukris and swing in the direction of the camera.)

Gurkhas: The elite light infantry force of Nepal famed for their fighting spirit and fearlessness.

(Gurkhas are seen defending their patrol base in a remote location in Afghanistan from attacking Taliban insurgents. The insurgents retreat when most of them are killed as the Gurkhas return fire.)

vs.

(Five men wearing the standard desert MARPAT uniform of the USMC, helmet and body armor point their weapons at the camera.)

United States Marine Corps: The U.S.A.'s amphibious task force who defend their nation against all threats foreign and domestic.

(Marines are seen in a firefight with Iraqi insurgents during the battle of Ramadi. The American Marines push forward from their position and open fire on the insurgents killing a few.)

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!

Last time, both groups defeated their respective opponents in a hard fought battle...

(The surviving Gurkha takes his Webley and blows a hole in the Waffen SS leader's head.)

...but now, we will bring both groups back once again to see who will be our 'Deadliest Modern Warrior'

(The USMC Gunnery Sergeant fires several rounds into the chest of the last ROK Marine.)

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 legendary military forces.

Gurkhas

Founded: 1814-1816

Circa: 2012

Height: 5'4''

Weight: 130 lbs.

Force size: 4,000

Armor: Osprey Body Armour, Mk.7 Helmet

United States Marine Corps

Founded: 1775

Circa: 2012

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 180 lbs.

Force size: 182,000

Armor: Modular Tactical Vest, Lightweight Helmet

''Welcome back readers to the final match of the winner's bracket of back for blood. Today we're gonna finish it off by having two legendary military forces go head to head when the Gurkhas of Nepal and the British army go up against the United States Marine Corps.'' DeadAliveManiac started off.

''The training for these two groups is just amazing. The Gurkhas trained in the high altitude environment of their home country combined with the professionalism of the British army which made them extremely fit and less likely to tire out whereas the USMC's recruit training is often regarded as the toughest within the whole U.S. Armed Forces.'' Zivon96 added.

''These two have over two hundred years of history backing them up and are famous for fighting in many wars such as WW1, WW2, the Korean war as well as Iraq and Afghanistan where many Gurkhas and Marines have earned recognition for their sacrifice and battle prowess.'' MKDemiGodzilla-Warrior explained.

''Gurkhas and U.S. Marines have served with great distinction in Iraq and Afghanistan. It's gonna be a very close and hard fight to resolve due to the weapons these groups are packing and their fighting spirit. We couldn't have asked for a better match up to conclude the winner's bracket so let's get it done gentleman.'' Its Rice Man concluded .

The fearless Nepalese soldiers marched into combat with the latest arsenal of the British Armed Forces...

Melee: Kukri

Short Range: SIG Sauer P226

Long Range Assault Rifle: L85A2

Long Range Light Machine Gun: Enfield L86 Light Support Weapon

Sniper Rifle: Accuracy International AW50

Explosive: L16 81 Mortar

In turn, the mighty devil dogs eliminate America's enemies with an arsenal made for victory...

Melee: OKC-3S Bayonet

Short Range: Beretta M9A1

Long Range Assault Rifle: M16A4

Long Range Light Machine Gun: M249 Squad Automatic Weapon

Sniper Rifle: M40 Sniper Rifle

Explosive: MK19 Grenade Machine Gun

When these two infantry units needed a weapon to hack and slash their enemies they brought with them two of the greatest blades to grace the battlefield. For the Gurkhas they used the legendary kukri and the USMC brings in the standard issue OKC-3S bayonet.

The team now reviews the footage of both weapons in their previous appearances before coming to a rather fast conclusion.

''I'm giving this one all to the kukri for the bigger blade and more reach.'' DAM started off.

''I agree as well. Both sides are well trained with their weapons but the Gurkhas incorporate a fighting style specifically for the kukri which makes it a lot more deadly.'' Zivon seconded.

''The Gurkhas would cut the Marines down before they come close enough to use their bayonet so I give this one all to the former.'' Demigod commented.

''Agreed, the kukri is such a fearsome blade that even I would never wanna go up against. It takes the edge all the way.'' Rice Man concluded.

For melee weapons, the edge goes to the Gurkhas for the kukri.

When these two military forces needed a reliable sidearm they brought in the best pistols available. The Gurkhas used the SIG Sauer P226 and the USMC used the ever classic Beretta M9A1.

''I'm calling this one even all the way since they are near identical in terms of stats, range and magazine sizes.'' DAM started off.

''Agreed since both are highly trained with their pistols like any other weapon they used so I can give no edge.'' Zivon seconded.

''Same, these pistols are just way too similar and carry no advantage over the other. Even all the way.'' Demigod added.

''Even for me you guys took the words right out of my mouth.'' Rice Man concluded.

For short range weapons, our warriors are dead even.

For long range assault rifles these two infantry forces used two highly accurate and powerful assault rifles to take down their nation's enemies down from afar.

''We already know what the M16A4 can do so let's see what the Gurkhas have to answer it.'' DAM said.

The team heads out to the range where Gurkha expert and actual Gurkha veteran Rastra Rai awaits them with his rifle in hand.

''So Rastra care to tell us about your assault rifle?'' Demigod questioned.

''Hello friends, the weapon I have here is the standard issue of the British army that has found its way into the hands of the Gurkha regiments. This is the L85A2 which is British family of 5.5645mm NATO service weapons. The L85 Rifle variant has been the standard issue service rifle of the British Armed Forces since 1987, replacing the L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle. It weighs 11 pounds, has a rate of fire of 610 to 775 rounds a minute with an effective firing range out to 400 meters.'' explained the expert.

To test out the performance of the L85A2 our team has set up a killhouse containing 5 targets. Rastra will have one magazine to prove his weapon's effectiveness.

''Okay Rastra on my mark. 3...2...1...take em down!'' DAM called out.

Taking his weapon Rastra kicks the door open to the compound and is greeted by the first insurgent and taking aim with his rifle he fires four rounds into the target's chest knocking it over in the process. He maneuvers around the set of crates placed there to create an obstacle and after doing so another target pops out catching him by surprise but the Gurkha wasted no time in firing a few more shots into the target.

''You can see the training and experience in him just with that second target.'' DAM commented.

With his second target down Rastra moves toward the third target which was positioned at a desk in the adjacent room and pieing the room he spots the target which slowly turns around and he did not hesitate as he peppers the torso with a few rounds in the head and chest. Moving on to the next room he maneuvers down the hallway checking any room he happens to walk by to make sure they're cleared and coming up to the last room the final target busts out the door on wheels and the Gurkha sends a dozen rounds into the target before rushing up and uses the buttstock of his rifle to knock it down with extreme prejudice and he spots the last target in the process aiming at him with a rubber AK. Rastra empties the rest of his magazine into the torso before his gun finally clicked empty.

''Done!''

Zivon then makes his way over to assess the damage done.

''I'm seeing multiple gunshot wounds in various areas like the stomach, chest area and face. You hit all these targets in areas that would be instant kills or quick kills. I see the shot placements are a bit wide but that doesn't matter as you've killed them all. No one is getting out of this compound alive.'' commented the doctor.

Now that the panel has tested the L85A2 which one do they believe take the edge?

''I'm going with the M16A4 as it has a tighter grouping and isn't a bit on the heavy side like the L85.'' DAM explained.

''I'm inclined to agree with you there. The L85 is compact but the shot placements were wider than the M16A4. Could just be Rastra's skill but I still cannot ignore how superior the M16 is in terms of accuracy.'' Zivon seconded.

''For me I'll go even as they fire the same cartridge. I think it will come down to the man using the weapon in this case.'' Demigod countered.

''I hate the L85 it's a fugly ass gun, has an awkward look to it and it's a bullpup too meaning it was made for close quarters combat but that weight cancels that advantage out. It also has a lot of flaws reported by British troops and while I don't deny it can get the job done it just doesn't win me over at all. Edge M16A4, MURICA!'' Rice Man concluded.

In long range assault rifles, the edge goes to the United States Marine Corps for their M16A4.

For long range light machine guns these two military forces used two similar weapons popular with their nation's militaries. The Gurkhas used the British made Enfield L86 Light Support Weapon and the USMC used the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.

''Alright gentlemen what weapons are you both bringing in today?'' DAM asked.

Rastra lifted his weapon up and placed it on the table for the panelists to see.

''I have the L86 LSW or Light Support Weapon. This is a magazine-fed squad automatic weapon originally intended to provide fire support at a fireteam level. The weapon has a heavier, longer 646 millimeters barrel than the rifle and features a shorter handguard with an integrated bipod protruding from the front. The stock has a shoulder strap to take the weapon's weight in the prone position and a rear vertical grip for better control of the weapon when firing bursts. The weapon is otherwise identical to the L85 version on which it is based. It weighs 14 pounds, has a maximum firing range of 1,000 meters and used the same 30 round magazines like the rifle version.''

''Didn't we just test this out?'' DAM joked, ''How about you Ryan?''

''The M249 SAW US military's adaptation of the Belgian FN Minimi, a light machine gun manufactured by FN Herstal. is gas operated and air-cooled, it has a quick-change barrel allowing the gunner to rapidly replace an overheated or jammed barrel, and a folding bipod attached to the front of the weapon. The SAW can be fed from both linked ammunition and STANAG magazines like the M4 and M16 allowing the SAW operator to use them as a source of ammunition in case they run out of belts. It weighed 17 pounds, had a maximum firing range of 3,600 meters and fired the 5.56x45 cartridge.'' returning USMC expert and current Marine Lance Corporal Ryan explained.

To test out the power of both light machine guns our panel has set up an outpost defense scenario. Here they've placed a group of 15 targets to symbolize a group of attacking Iraqi insurgents. Both experts will have used as much ammo as they need to take down the targets and up first will be Ryan and the M249 SAW.

''Okay Ryan you'll be up first.''

Ryan gets into position on the lookout tower and waits for the signal from DAM.

''Alright everything's set so on 3...2...1...fire away!'' Demigod called out.

Aiming his weapon at the group of targets Ryan squeezes the trigger on the SAW and the weapon roars to life as Ryan fires in short burst at the torsos. Several of them have chunks torn off of them from the controlled bursts he was firing leaving brains exposed. Taking aim at the targets he did not hit Ryan lets off a steady stream of gunfire into the targets riddling the center of the formation with lead spraying stage blood and sending pieces of foam skin all over the place. Several of the targets get knocked over in the process.

''Damn man that thing is a machine!'' DAM commented.

''I know right? This thing was my weapon as an Automatic Rifleman.'' Its Rice Man said.

With the cluster of center targets dealt with Ryan aims more to the right and wastes no time in taking down the remaining targets and with the entire group done the Marine smirks and unleashed a hailstorm of bullets into the targets for several seconds until his weapon clicked empty.

''All done!'' called out the Lance Corporal.

Before anyone could say anything Rice Man walked over to Ryan and taking the SAW Rice loads in another belt of ammo and takes aim at the downed targets and opens fre on them unleashing his own hellstorm of lead onto the poor insurgent stand ins. A moment would pass before the weapon clicks empty and Rice Man raises his hands in victory.

''Take that you insurgent sacks of shit!'' called out the panelists.

''Anyway, uh, 30 seconds!'' DAM exclaimed.

Zivon then walks over to assess the carnage before giving his diagnosis.

''I'm seeing chunks of bodies all over the damn place as well as pieces of brain matter and blood everywhere! The accuracy is just amazing and there's no way you'll be making out of this slaughter alive! All these bastards are dead before they even start falling to the ground.''

Now it's Rastra's turn with the L86 LSW.

''Okay Rastra on my mark. 3...2...1...fire at will!''

Rastra aims his weapon and opens fire on the targets hitting several of them in the center of the group and much like Ryan pieces of foam and blood are sent flying all over the place in a gory spectacle. After a few more seconds of firing the weapon clicks empty and the Gurkha goes to reload.

''Yeah he's a dead man.'' Rice Man commented.

Rastra loads the magazine into the weapon and takes aim at the targets he didn't hit and opens fire once more hitting most of the targets on the right side of the group before having to reload again much to the dismay of the panelists. Loading in his last magazine he takes aim at the left side of the group and shreds them to pieces before he runs out of ammo.

''58 seconds!'' DAM called out.

''So with the SAW I am seeing multiple gunshot wounds hitting various places such as the head, neck, torso and lower extremities. All of these men are dead on arrival.'' Zivon explained.

Now that these two light machine guns have been compared which one does the panel believe take the edge?

''I'm all for the SAW on this one for more bullets and a higher rate of fire.'' DAM started off.

''Let's not forget that the SAW has a lot more range going for it too so there's that.'' Zivon seconded.

''For me I call this even since they are mechanical monsters that can plow through groups of people like nobody's business.'' Demigod added.

''The SAW takes this by a long shot. Much more range and by default will have a lot more bullets to expend and weighs less meaning you won't be as fatigued running around with that ugly ass LSW. LSW = Life Sucks Warriors.'' Rice Man concluded.

For long range light machine guns the edge goes to the United States Marine Corps for their M249 Squad Automatic Weapon.

For long range sniper rifles both groups used two highly lethal and accurate bolt-action beasts to kill their targets from afar.

Since we've seen snipers similar to the Accuracy International AW50 we will move on to the preferred sniper rifles of the USMC.

''So Ryan what sniper rifle will you be using today?'' DAM asked.

Ryan unslings his sniper rifle and holds it for all to see.

''Today I bring in the M40A3 which is a bolt-action sniper rifle used by the United States Marine Corps. It has been used since 1966 and fires the 7.62x51mm NATO round, weighs 14 pounds, has an effective firing range of 800 meters with a 5-round integral magazine.'' explained the Marine.

To test out the performance of the M40A3 the panel has set up a mock city block with ziplines running across the mock buildings. Each zipline will have one foam target each and will simulate insurgents running for cover in the streets of Ramadi, Iraq. Ryan will have 5 shots to make his point.

''Okay bro on 3...2...1...fire away!'' DAM shouted out.

Ryan looks into his scope and scans the street waiting for the targets to zip through the open and after a few seconds he spots one target flying through the air via zipline and he takes a moment to lead the target before popping off a round and manages to hit the target in the gut.

''Boo-yah! Scored a hit!'' Demigod exclaimed.

''Dude he's a trained Scout Sniper right?'' Zivon questioned curiously.

With his first target dealt with he spots another, this one turkey peeking out from behind a wall and he wasted no time in firing a round hitting it straight through the head blowing off a portion of it in a gory spectacle. Cycling the next round in another target farther away at about 100 meters away turkey peeks around the corner before flying across the street from the zipline and firing off another shot Ryan hits the target before the final targets which were out at 220 meters 'runs' across the street and despite the difficult shot Ryan fires off his last two rounds in quick succession hitting both targets to the awe of the panelists.

''Time! 50 seconds!" DAM shouted.

''From what we saw with each individual target on camera you struck the first one in the gut which will be enough to kill from the amount of bleeding. The second target took a bullet straight through the head and you basically blew his head off for another kill. The third target took a round right in the chest where the big juicy aorta would be killing him almost instantly. The last two targets both got hit in the back of the neck! You severed the spinal cord and these two insurgents are dead before they even hit the ground.'' Zivon explained.

''Just another day for me putting down insurgents.'' Ryan chuckled.

''Great shooting, but I feel my sniper, being the more modern design would have an easier time with this test.'' Rastra commented.

Both snipers have proven their worth, which ones does the panel believe take the edge?

''I'm gonna call this one even since they are both bolt-action designs that will have no problem putting you down.'' DAM started off.

''I disagree and give this one to the Gurkhas. Sure they are bolt-action rifles but the AW50 fires the more powerful round which instantly wins me over.'' Zivon countered.

''Hm, yeah I agree with Zivon there. The M40A3 is no doubt a lethal weapon but I find myself more impressed by the .50 BMG. Gurkhas take this one.'' Demigod said.

''I'm with you two on that. You ever seen what a .50 BMG does to your head? Your head will fucking explode!'' Rice Man concluded.

In long range sniper rifles, the edge goes to the Gurkhas for their Accuracy International AW50.

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Now we conclude the weapons review by bringing out the preferred explosive arsenals of our warriors. Up first will be the UMSC with the powerhouse that is the Mk 19 Grenade Launcher.

''Okay dokie Ryan care to explain what this baby is?'' DAM asked.

"The Mk 19 grenade launcher is an American 40 mm belt-fed automatic grenade launcher that was first developed during the Vietnam War. It fires a 40x53mm with a maximum firing range of 2,212 meters and the whole thing weighs about 77 pounds and used 32 to 48 belts This weapon is seeing widespread use throughout the U.S. Armed Forces and is well loved by my fellow Marines and buddies in the Army.'' explained the Marine.

To test out the explosive payload of the Mk 19 the panel has set up a mock Iraqi insurgent house with 5 insurgents inside. Ryan will have one 48 belt to get the job done.

''Okay Ryan let's end this with a bang on 3...2...1...kaboom!'' DAM exclaimed.

Ryan pulls the charging handle and depresses the trigger down and the weapon system pumps out its payload with audible 'Thoomps' which was heard each time the weapon was fired. Ryan fired off a burst at the house hitting the exterior wall and seeing that it was taking visible damage from his explosive rounds he fires off another burst and manages to hit the insurgent stand ins through the open windows before firing off a third burst of 5 rounds hitting the wall and the wall collapses unable to withstand the barrage. Smirking to himself Ryan aims at the door and fires off a 4-round burst hitting the door blowing it off the hinges.

Rice Man then walks toward Ryan leaving the other panelists confused.

''What is Rice doing?'' Demigod questioned in confusion.

''Aye yo get yo ass back here dickwad!'' DAM called out.

Walking up to Ryan Rice Man motions for him to move over and the Marine happily obliges and lets Rice Man take the reigns. With a huge gleeful smile on his face Rice depressed the trigger and fires off a 5-round burst into the now open doorway and sends an explosive payload that rocks the inside of the house killing all the insurgents in one burst. Not finished yet Rice Man then aims at other portions of the wall and blows it to smithereens leaving the house's interior exposed and fires off the remaining ammunition hitting the targets more before the weapon clicks empty.

''Time! 1 minute and 30 seconds!'' DAM called out.

The panelists and Ryan then make their way into the destroyed house to inspect the damage done.

''All these targets are dead and they're all dead in many ways. One, the 100G shock patches are set off meaning they're dead from the concussive force. Two, the shrapnel from all these explosions happening around them means they have a one-hundred percent chance of being hit. Three, the house crashing down on them will kill them as well so these assholes got triple stuffed with death.'' Zivon commented.

With the Mk 19's test out of the way the team now review test footage of the M224 Lightweight Mortar from 'Somali Pirates vs. Abu Sayyaf' before coming to their conclusion.

''I'm so giving this one to the Mk 19 for having a faster rate of fire and operates much more smoothly.'' DAM started off.

''Agreed a hundred percent. It just packs so much power in one frame and can get the job done faster than the mortar. I gotta go with the U.S. Marines on this one.'' Zivon seconded.

''I like the mortar for having a more powerful payload but the Mk 19 just has more rounds going for it. I give it my edge as well.'' Demigod commented.

''Mortars are incredibly powerful weapons to have back you up but it's just the fact that the Mk 19 can cause just as much destruction with more rounds meaning it will be incredibly useful in the urban environments of Iraq and served the U.S. Army and Marines well. It's a proven on the battlefield weapon system.'' Rice Man concluded.

For explosive weapons, the edge goes to the United States Marine Corps for their Mk 19 Grenade Launcher.

Coming up, Metal Harbinger will review the x-factors and our final battle for Back For Blood will begin!

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Welcome back to the Fight Club, here our panel reviewed the weapons wielded by two of the world's most professional military forces to determine who is deadliest.

For melee weapons the kukri decapitated and sliced the OKC-3S bayonet to ribbons.

"Bigger blade and can kill with one strike makes it the more lethal weapon here." DAM explained.

Edge: Gurkhas

For short range weapons both the SIG Sauer P226 and Beretta M9A1 were determine to be equals.

"Same cartridge, both reliable and accurate make this an even comparison." Zivon explained.

Edge: Even

For long range assault rifles the M16A4 put the L85A2 to shame.

"The M16 is very accurate and less weight makes it less cumbersome. That and the L85 has negative review from British troops says a lot about it.'' Demigod explained.

Edge: United States Marine Corps

For long range light machine guns the M249 SAW sawed the Enfield L86 LSW to pieces.

"The higher rate of fire and more rounds of the SAW rips the LSW to shreds.'' Rice Man explained.

Edge: United States Marine Corps

For long range sniper rifles the .50 BMG cartridges of the AW50 blasted the M40A3 away.

"Bigger bullet, more range and the ability to reduce you to nothing but slabs of flesh gives the AW50 the edge." Metal explained.

Edge: Gurkhas

And finally, the superior rate of fire of the Mk 19 Grenade Launcher blew the L16 81 mortar away.

"It can cause more destruction in a shorter amount of time compared to the mortar. That thing is a damn mechanical piece of art!" DAM explained.

Edge: United States Marine Corps

Now our resident metalhead and computer wizz Metal Harbinger will review the x-factors of our warriors.

''Let's get metal thrashing mad!'' Metal exclaimed.

''For training the Gurkhas will be bumped up to a 93 to match the USMC since both are highly trained forces that make their warriors into killing machine.''

''For combat experience the USMC had an 89 to the Gurkhas with an 85 due to the Marines operating much more frequently than the Gurkhas even in the age of modern warfare.''

''For physicality the Gurkhas took it with a 91 to the USMC's 90 since their training in the high altitudes of Nepal make them tire out less.''

''For adaptability the USMC had a 90 and the Gurkhas will be rated an 85 since the USMC as I've said operate worldwide much more often than the Gurkhas.''

''For extremism this went to the Gurkhas with a 95 to the USMC's 89. Even in the age of modern warfare the Gurkhas who served in Afghanistan and Iraq showed the insurgents how nasty they can be. Ever heard of that one Gurkha that took on and killed like 30 Taliban assholes? Yeah that's why they win this one.''

''Last is dedication and this was even between these two groups with a 95 each. The Gurkhas, while they do serve Britain fight for that nation like they would for Nepal and the USMC does it to protect their nation against all foreign and domestic threats. Both have troops that come from a long lineage of warriors as well.''

The panel has now concluded looking over the x-factors and weapons of our warriors and will now input the data into the simulator. The battle will pit 5 U.S. Marine infantrymen against 5 Gurkhas.

Which modern infantry force will win?

United States of America

(U.S. Marines are seen saluting the American flag.)

vs. Great Britain

(Gurkhas are seen standing at attention as Queen Elizabeth sends them her regards.)

Dedication

(USMC recruits are seen on a forced road march at MCRD Parris Island. Some recruits drop in exhaustion but dig deep down and with new found energy get up and continue on.)

vs. Fearlessness

(Gurkhas are seen in a firefight with Taliban insurgents. While heavily outnumbered they lay down heavy fire killing most of the terrorists.)

''In the end only one side wins it all. Let's see who it is.'' Metal said hitting the button.

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-Kathmandu, Nepal-

It was another cloudy in the city of Kathmandu, Nepal. A lone humvee is seen driving into the city and it was revealed to have 5 U.S. Marines inside. The fifth Marine perched on the mounted Mk 19 on the top of the vehicle scanning the city streets for threats.

United States Marine Corps: 5

They were some of the first troops in the capital city and they will do whatever it takes to complete their mission in gaining a foothold for the invasion forces waiting back home. Two Marines were armed with SAWs while the Gunnery Sergeant and his Corporal were armed with M16A4 rifles. So far in the now evacuated city they saw no one but knew there had to be elements of the enemy within the city.

Elsewhere in the city 3 Gurkhas were seen congregating around an Italian made Iveco LMV. Their last two men on a nearby rooftop manning an L16 81 mortar. They were the lone defenders of the city against the invading American military and they will defend their families with their lives even if it meant their deaths.

Gurkhas: 5

The Gurkha Sergeant hears an approaching vehicle and looking into his binoculars he spots the approaching American humvee.

''Amērikīharū ā'um̐daichan! Tayāra hunuhōs yāra!'' (The Americans are coming, get ready men!) he shouts to his men before radioing his two mortarmen.

Hearing their Sergeant the two Gurkhas manning the mortar turkey peek over the edge of the building they were on and spot the approaching humvee. They quickly load in a shell into their mortar and the weapon fires off the round and a few seconds later the round strikes the ground around the humvee catching the Marines by surprise.

''Holy shit mortar!'' one of the Marines shouted.

The Marine manning the Mk 19 spots the Gurkhas about 100 meters away getting into defensive positions and aims his grenade launcher and fires off several bursts at the Nepalese soldiers. One of the Gurkhas wasn't fast enough to get behind cover and is killed in the ensuing explosions from the shrapnel.

United States Marine Corps: 5 - Gurkhas: 4

The Gurkha Sergeant and his Corporal take up firing positions as the Marines drive a bit closer to them before disembarking from their vehicle. The Gurkha Corporal armed with his L86 LSW takes aim at the Marines and opens fire and manages to kill one of the Jarheads with a salvo of lead. The Marine falls down to the ground in a pool of his own blood.

United States Marine Corps: 4 - Gurkhas: 4

''We got a man down Gunny!'' shouted a Marine.

''Focus on taking these bastards out! We can mourn later!''

The Marines take up firing positions as their man on the grenade launcher fires off a few burst at the Gurkhas to keep them suppressed. Though his efforts were successful he was unaware that he was being targeted by the Gurkha mortar duo. The two men acquire the humvee and drop another shell into the tube sending it flying at the lone Marine and a few seconds later the Marine and the humvee are vaporized in an explosion that destroys the entire vehicle.

United States Marine Corps: 3 - Gurkhas: 4

''Ah fuck this! Kill those motherfuckers!'' shouted the Marine Gunnery Sergeant.

One Marine takes his M40 sniper rifle and sneaks his way into a nearby two story house and scans the nearby rooftops for the mortar team. Looking into his scope he spots the two Gurkhas on a nearby rooftop and watches as one of them peeks out of cover with his L85 rifle. Putting his finger on the trigger and with a smirk fires off a round at the Nepalese soldier hitting him right in the cheek killing him instantly.

United States Marine Corps: 3 - Gurkhas: 3

Staying on his scope he then takes aim at the Gurkhas on the ground who were now, thanks to one of his buddies using his SAW keeps laying down suppressive fire and he keeps his eye on the rooftop for the other mortarman. Unbeknownst to the Marine sniper the other mortar scooped up a nearby AW50 sniper rifle and takes aim at the Marine and the American spots him looking right at him.

Reacting quickly the Marine gets up from his position and tries to run out of the room he was in but a .50 BMG round comes flying through the wall and thanks to the round's superior penetration power the Marine is hit in the back and falls down with a gaping hole in his chest and a blank look on his face.

He was dead, blood coming out of his mouth.

United States Marine Corps: 2 - Gurkhas: 3

Smirking to himself the Gurkha then makes his way down with his pistol and rifle on his person to help his comrades against the remaining Americans.

The Marine Gunnery Sergeant tries to radio his sniper and after getting static on the radio knew that he and his Corporal were the last men standing. He watches as his Corporal reloads his SAW and orders the man to continue suppressive fire as he flanks the Gurkhas.

On the Gunny's count the Corporal peeks out of cover and fires more rounds at the Gurkhas prompting them to keep their heads down even more and his Gunny, armed with his bayonet and M16 and proceeds to crouch around cover to cover so he can get close to the enemy soldiers and get a good shot. While he was doing this however the Gurkha Corporal was seen sneaking around opposite of him and was making his way toward his SAW gunner with a kukri in hand.

After getting closer to the two Gurkhas he turkey peeks for a second and spots the man who took his sniper out joining up with his Sergeant. Peeking out of cover he aims his M16 at the Gurkha mortarman/sniper and puts a 3-round burst into his chest killing him.

United States Marine Corps: 2 - Gurkhas: 2

Hearing the commotion behind him the Gurkha Sergeant turns around and spots the Gunnery Sergeant aiming his weapon at him and out of instinct he jumps behind a nearby set of crates and quickly rushes into a nearby building for safety.

The Marine Corporal's SAW clicks empty and as he goes to reload his weapon he hears a war cry coming from behind him and turns around to find the Gurkha Corporal swinging his kukri at his head. The Marines tries to reach for his blade but realizing it can't reach it in time he raises his forearms in a vain attempt to protect himself and gets the a really bad cutting injury on his forearm.

The Marine cries out in pain and just barely managed to block another swing from the Gurkha but the Nepalese soldier was quickly and delivers a straight kick into the Marine's gut knocking the wind out of him and taking the chance the Gurkha swings his kukri with such might and slices the clean through most of the Marine's neck.

United States Marine Corps: 1 - Gurkhas: 2

The Gurkha's victory is short-lived when the Marine Gunnery Sergeant puts several rounds from his Beretta into the man sending him dead to the floor.

United States Marine Corps: 1 - Gurkhas: 1

Angered at the loss of his men the Marine knew he had to fight on and after holstering his pistol he proceeds into the building where the final Gurkha ran into and begins to hunt his prey. He approaches the door to the building and kicks it open and scans the room for potential threats. Seeing the room was cleared he proceeds further inside and goes to clear each room of the house individually. He makes his way up to the last room which had a balcony and after clearing the room he makes his way to the door leading to the balcony and just as he was about to open it the surviving Gurkha bursts through with his kukri in hand.

''Ayo Gurkhali!''

''Oh shit!''

The Marine tried to fire off a shot but the Gurkha kicks the rifle out of his hands leaving him temporarily weaponless. He goes to reach for his pistol but the Gurkha swings his kukri at him and out of desperation the Marine rears his head back but still gets a massive gash on his cheek. Grunting in pain the Marine manages to take out his bayonet and goes to parry a swing from the Gurkha and delivers a haymaker at the smaller warrior. The strike did little to deter the Gurkha Sergeant who responds to the Marine's punch by delivering a rather hard elbow strike to his face breaking his nose in the process.

''Oh you little asshole!'' growled the Marine.

The Gurkha delivers a roundhouse kick hitting the Marine right in his face and he falls onto his knees from the impact and seeing his chance the Gurkha goes for another swing hoping to decapitate the American man but the American maneuvers his body in a way that allows his helmet to take the impact of the knife. The glancing blow opens up the Gurkha for an attack and taking his bayonet the Marine jams it into the Gurkha's side.

The Nepalese warriors groans in pain and punches the American causing him to fall back. With his enemy open the Gurkha goes to attack again but the Marine summons the strength from within and blocks the swing and performs a shoulder throw on the Gurkha.

The maneuver causes the Gurkha to drop his kukri in the process and the Marine wastes no time in beating the smaller man into submission. The Marine delivers several vicious punches to the Gurkha's face to the point he was almost knocked unconscious. The Gurkha however absolutely refused to give in and delivers a kick upward that hits the Marine in the face sending him falling on his ass. Quickly scooping up his kukri and getting on his feet the Gurkha lets out another shout and charges the Marine.

The collision sends both men flying out into the balcony and onto the ground below with a hard thud knocking the wind out them both. The Gurkha was the first to get up and rushes the downed Marine only for the man to pick up an L85 from a dead Gurkha and chucks it at the man. The Marine spots one of his deceased men's SAW laying on the ground and scoops it up and takes aim at the Gurkha.

The Gurkha charges toward the Marine only for the American to light him the hell up with the M249 sending a lot of lead into him. The now dead Gurkha's body jerks with each impact before the guns clicks empty and the Nepalese soldier falls backward dead in a huge pool of blood.

United States Marine Corps: 1 - Gurkhas: 0

The Marine Gunnery Sergeant watches as the body falls backward and gets up with the M249 in hand. He cautiously approaches the body and prods it to ensure the man was truly dead.

He then raises his machine gun into the air and shouts; ''Semper Fi!''

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Winner: United States Marine Corps

United States Marine Corps: 502

OKC-3S Bayonet: 1

Beretta M9A1: 10

M16A4: 110

M249 Squad Automatic Weapon: 210

M40A3 Sniper Rifle: 50

Mk 19 Grenade Launcher: 121

Gurkhas: 498

Kukri: 20

SIG Sauer P226: 10

L85A2: 100

L86 Light Support Weapon: 107

Accuracy International AW50: 146

L16 81 Mortar: 115

X-Factors

Training: 93/Training: 93

Combat Experience: 89/Combat Experience: 85

Physicality: 90/Physicality: 91

Adaptability: 90/Adaptability: 85

Extremism: 89/Extremism: 95

Dedication: 95/Dedication: 95

Following another of the closest battles ever the USMC just barely win with 50.2% to the Gurkhas 49.8%. It was thanks to their more reliable assault rifle and Mk 19 Grenade Launcher. The Gurkhas kept it very close with their stronger sniper rifle and their superior melee fighting skills.

''In the end the superior assault rifle of the USMC combined with Mk 19's ability to dish out more destruction in a shorter amount of time sealed their victory. It was a close match and both sides can be proud in the end.'' DAM explained.

''I knew this match was almost gonna draw and in the end the USMC had the more reliable rifle and machine gun.'' Zivon seconded.

''Sweet, this match was definitely a hard one to resolve and in the end the Marines pulled it off...but like, just barely though.'' Demigod commented.

''The Gurkhas and the USMC come from centuries of proud military tradition and have served with the utmost bravery in Iraq and Afghanistan. I want to congratulate both sides for ending the winner's bracket with such an amazing battle but in the end I have to say this...SEMPER FI MARINES!'' Rice Man concluded.

(The Gunnery Sergeant was seen sitting against a wall as he stares at the ground. While he has survived another battle he sighs knowing more men have died under his command and he declared to himself that he will make sure he can lead his next squad home. For now, the invasion of Nepal will soon begin.)

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Next time on Deadliest Warrior: Rice Man's Edition, we begin the loser's bracket when two generals are brought back for a chance at redemption...

El Cid: The Castilian nobleman whose tactics continued to lead men into battle even after death.

vs.

Mahmud of Ghazni: The Ghaznavid ruler whose conquest of the Northern Indian subcontinent turned Ghazna into a powerhouse.

WHO IS DEADLIEST?!