No. One hundred unarmed men would almost certainly not be able to defeat a single adult gorilla—at least not without catastrophic casualties and chaos.
Here’s the brutal breakdown:
1. Raw Power
A silverback gorilla weighs around 350–450 lbs and can deadlift 1,800+ lbs.
They have bite forces of 1,300 PSI (stronger than lions).
They can sprint short distances faster than a human and climb with ease.
A single swipe or bite can maim or kill.
2. Human Limitation
The average unarmed man has no claws, no fangs, and no armor.
Most people aren’t trained to coordinate in a lethal takedown, let alone against a berserking gorilla.
3. Chaos Factor
The gorilla would likely panic and go on a rampage.
In a confined space, the first few waves of men would be annihilated.
Even if they eventually pinned it down with sheer mass and numbers, dozens could die or be permanently injured.
4. Realistic Scenarios
If the men are trained, highly coordinated (like a rugby team with military discipline), and willing to sacrifice limbs for a takedown? Maybe.
But 100 random unarmed dudes from a mall food court? Not a chance.
Verdict:
The gorilla wins in a horrifying, primal bloodbath—unless the humans use tools, strategy, or traps. Then it's no longer unarmed.
Would you like a probability simulation of this hypothetical scenario?
Based on 10,000 simulated battles, the gorilla wins 99.71% of the time. Even with 100 unarmed men, the overwhelming strength, speed, and lethality of a gorilla make it nearly unbeatable in a raw melee.
In short: unless these guys are Spartans, they’re getting steamrolled. Want to test it with variables like coordination, weapons, or terrain?