Human Strength

[Polar]

Not right now; Karelin is obviously retired from pro wrestling and is into politics these days, much like best MMA-fighter (IMO) Fedor Emelianenko, and strongman Raimonds Bergmanis. Many of these Eastern European guys retired sports only to go into politics.

Karelin did dedicate his life to wrestling, much like Brock did as well. I am not sure about his record in high school, but one time he suffered two broken ribs and a severe concussion while on a match against then World Champion wrestler from the US, Matt Ghaffari, and yet Karelin won quite comfortably. If only he did not lose against Rulon Gardner...

"The Experiment" is a name that suits Karelin incredibly well, because not only is he big and strong: he is explosively-powerful, agile, mentally-ruthless and cold against any opponent, fast-learning, mentally and physically durable, stepped over many insulting roadblocks during his time, and he is experienced, and even though he never:

-Went to the NFL.

-Participated in an official MMA fight.

-Got easily knocked out (Brock has a severe case of "glass jaw") by smaller guys such as Frank Mir and Overeem (although he got good revenge on Mir in his rematch.) In contrast, Karelin forcefully got kicked in the right portion of his chin whilst trying to attempt his famous "Karelin Lift" to a trained MMA opponent in his basement. He was fine.

Regardless of what anyone says, I still choose Karelin to win Brock almost every time, even if my face turns blue repeating this statement. Reply