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After the failed escape of Maximus, Commodus then confronted him in prison and secretly stabbed him in the side in an effort to weaken him before their arena match. He then ordered the Praetorian Guard to strap on Maximus' armor and the latter soon joined him at the platform in preparation for their match in the Colosseum. During the first seconds of the duel, Commodus was disarmed by Maximus and his guards refused to give him a sword. He then produced a dagger and tried to deliver the killing blow on his rival, but was stabbed instead.