Each tried to entangle the other in his net and secure a hold.

Then he sought to rush or drag his adversary to the edge of the pit and force him down.
Weapons lay on every side of the arena below.

The unfortunate had, therefore, a chance to defend himself against the lion.
On the signal to begin, Jew and Roman wrestled fiercely, their weapons on their arms, but neither fell.

Suddenly Antipater broke away and flung his net.

Nimbly the other dodged.