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The Challenge: Travel back in time to 1995 and compete against Ufc VII runner up Paul, "The Polar Bear," Varelans.
Yes, you! You have been given this once in a lifetime challenge to travel back in time to 1995 to fight a prime Paul Varelans in a full contact NHB fight.
Which should be easy enough, because as we all know, any self-respecting Sherdog poster owns a time machine, (usually in a garage next to their Aston Martin).
You: You have at your disposal all the modern mma/bjj/etc that you currently know, plus whatever your current height/weight/age is... then that is what you get to take with you to the Octagon. Oh... and feel free to take all of your fresh Tap Out/Affliction/ Xtreme Couture swag with you if desired.
The rules: Not many. The usual suspects are barred... I.E. no biting, eye gouging, hair pulling, or intentional groin strikes, otherwise it's all legal.
There of course will be Big John McCarthy to referee, but keep in mind, someone is going to have to take quite a beating before a fight is going to get stopped.
Dress/equipment: You can pretty much wear whatever you want to. Gi, vale tudo shorts, wrestling singlet, and even a burlap sack will be accepted. Mma gloves are optional, but your opponent will be bare fisted.
Your opponents strengths:
1.The Polar Bear has the heart of a champion and a chin made out of tempered steel. If Mark Kerr couldn't get him to tap from 343456 knees to the head, then.... I hope your chances are better.
2. He is 6'8 and around 300 pounds. He is immune to the double legs of average mortals, and laughs at the measly takedown skills of your average BJJer. (Marco Ruas and Joe Morriera couldn't take him down either, so don't feel bad. )
3. His 6-12 elbows are devastating! His elbows are to be most feared, and probably still keep Cal Worsham up at night.
Your opponents weaknesses:
1. Technique. In 95 Paul Varelans probably didn't know a wristlock from a ham sandwich.
2. Cardio. While Varelans didn't have the worst endurance for a man of his size, he won't be confused for Frank Shamrock anytime soon.
3. Killer instinct. While he is more than capable of finishing a fight, he was not super agressive or a bully like a Tank Abbott.
Your strentghs/weaknesses: Well.... you tell us. In this thread you get to explain your strategy that will not only lead to your survival, but mma infamy.
Let's hear it!
Yes, you! You have been given this once in a lifetime challenge to travel back in time to 1995 to fight a prime Paul Varelans in a full contact NHB fight.
Which should be easy enough, because as we all know, any self-respecting Sherdog poster owns a time machine, (usually in a garage next to their Aston Martin).
You: You have at your disposal all the modern mma/bjj/etc that you currently know, plus whatever your current height/weight/age is... then that is what you get to take with you to the Octagon. Oh... and feel free to take all of your fresh Tap Out/Affliction/ Xtreme Couture swag with you if desired.
The rules: Not many. The usual suspects are barred... I.E. no biting, eye gouging, hair pulling, or intentional groin strikes, otherwise it's all legal.
There of course will be Big John McCarthy to referee, but keep in mind, someone is going to have to take quite a beating before a fight is going to get stopped.
Dress/equipment: You can pretty much wear whatever you want to. Gi, vale tudo shorts, wrestling singlet, and even a burlap sack will be accepted. Mma gloves are optional, but your opponent will be bare fisted.
Your opponents strengths:
1.The Polar Bear has the heart of a champion and a chin made out of tempered steel. If Mark Kerr couldn't get him to tap from 343456 knees to the head, then.... I hope your chances are better.
2. He is 6'8 and around 300 pounds. He is immune to the double legs of average mortals, and laughs at the measly takedown skills of your average BJJer. (Marco Ruas and Joe Morriera couldn't take him down either, so don't feel bad. )
3. His 6-12 elbows are devastating! His elbows are to be most feared, and probably still keep Cal Worsham up at night.
Your opponents weaknesses:
1. Technique. In 95 Paul Varelans probably didn't know a wristlock from a ham sandwich.
2. Cardio. While Varelans didn't have the worst endurance for a man of his size, he won't be confused for Frank Shamrock anytime soon.
3. Killer instinct. While he is more than capable of finishing a fight, he was not super agressive or a bully like a Tank Abbott.
Your strentghs/weaknesses: Well.... you tell us. In this thread you get to explain your strategy that will not only lead to your survival, but mma infamy.
Let's hear it!
