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Alright — let's break it down realistically:
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First, gorilla stats:
Weight: 180–200 kg (400–440 lbs)
Strength: 4–10x an elite human (closer to 8–10x by many estimates)
Bite force: ~1,300 PSI
Sprint speed: ~20–25 mph (faster than the average human for short bursts)
Combat style: grappling, slamming, biting — not finesse, just overwhelming brutality.
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Human stats (unarmed, average):
Weight: say 75–80 kg (165–175 lbs) per person
Coordination: terrible unless trained
Willpower: most would panic or hesitate against a charging gorilla
Damage output: basically negligible unless in huge numbers
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Scenario estimate:
A gorilla can easily kill or incapacitate a human with one strike or bite.
In a few seconds, it could kill 1–3 people (e.g., slamming one into the ground, tearing another's limb, biting a third).
Humans would hesitate or back away at first — fear factor is massive.
If brave ones tried rushing it, the gorilla could continue taking down 1–2 people every few seconds for the first 20–30 seconds before fatigue slightly slows it.
Early phase (first 30 seconds):
Gorilla incapacitates 20–30 humans easily.
Remaining humans are now terrified, disorganised.
Middle phase (next minute):
Gorilla starts slowing a little — still strong, but less explosive.
Might take 5–10 seconds per kill now.
Another 10–15 humans taken out.
Late phase:
Maybe some humans try dogpiling — but the gorilla can shake off, bite, or smash most of them unless everyone at once risks their life.
Even pinned, its strength could break free unless pinned by many humans at once (e.g., 20+ hanging on, smothering it).
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Summary estimate:
Total incapacitations before being overwhelmed: around 40–60 humans.
Casualties: most of the first 40–60 humans would likely die or be critically injured.
Remaining survivors (if coordinated and lucky): around 40–60 humans, barely managing to overwhelm it by sheer weight and fatigue.
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Bottom line:
In most versions of the fight, the gorilla wins brutally, unless humans act like soldiers — and even then, expect 50+ dead or maimed.
