wrestling, boxing, karate etc. The money and efforts were put towards swords, archery... If both fighters have something basic, like brass knuckles, I bet that the dominant strategy...
He raps Frasier over the knuckles with his drumstick, making him jump to his feet. Bulldog... but it's a bloody good one. [bursts out laughing] Oh dear, I just insulted you, didn't I?...