I am going all in on this savage! This Russian born Sambo Freestyle champion is more than ready for his upcoming opponent in Ion Cutelaba who hasn't show much attrition in regards to grappling. Ion has been submitted in the past by Canadian Misha Cirkunov, and although Cirkunov was a serious black belt in both judo and jiu jitsu, Antigulov is just as much a threat with his Sambo ability and submission threat. 

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I personally think this is a terrible matchup for Cutelaba, especially since he is returning from a more than 6 month ban because  he was accused of blood doping. With USADA in full effect, I highly doubt Cutelaba is going to be able to cheat, and without that extra boost, I see Antigulov throwing him around and submitting him somewhere in the middle round. 

I would not pass on this opportunity, I am surprised Antigulov is not a bigger favorite! Good luck!