Gladiators MC Explained: Will The Hells Angels Take Over?

The Gladiators Motorcycle Club is Australia’s oldest bikie gang, founded in 1960 and rooted in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales.

For decades, they kept a relatively low profile compared to more notorious clubs, but recent events have pushed them into the spotlight. In late 2025, the Hells Angels stormed the Gladiators’ clubhouse in Maitland in what has been described as a hostile takeover. Reports suggest members were pressured to patch over or leave, and violence soon followed with a burning car driven into the clubhouse gates and shots allegedly fired. Police have since intervened, issuing public safety orders to keep the two rival clubs apart, but the question remains—are the Gladiators MC now under the full control of the Hells Angels?

This video explores the history of the Gladiators, their role in the Australian outlaw motorcycle scene, and the growing tensions that could reshape the bikie landscape in New South Wales.


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