In martial arts, a takedown involves catching an opponent off-balance and swiftly bringing that person to the ground. Ideally, the takedown artist ends up on top in an advantageous position.
Apparently, this technique also comes in handy in a bear brawl.
The accompanying footage, captured Monday in rural Tennessee, shows a large black bear swiftly executing the takedown beginning at 4 seconds and maintaining its advantage for the remainder of the fight.
The battle lasts nearly 40 seconds before the vanquished bear regains its footing and runs off, seemingly uninjured.
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The footage was captured near Ely’s Mill by guests Billie Jo and Micah Campbell. It was shared Wednesday by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The TWRA stated on Facebook:
“While it’s a little bit early for bears to engage in battle for dominance during breeding season, we believe it may have been a dispute over a food source considering the size of both animals.”
