Q: Do Bears have knee joints on their hind legs?

A: Yes, they do, and in those joints lie the key to your victory.

The bear is nature's wrestler, but he only knows the most rudimentary of holds, such as a bear hug, or a single leg takedown.

He has no knowledge of, and no defense for, the more technical holds, such as the figure-four leglock.

Take him down, apply the hold and soon he will either give up, or pass out due to pain.

Either way, you'll have to get back out  there and fight.

I've wagered a tremendous sum on the outcome of this match and I don't intend to fake my death yet again to avoid creditors.

Thrice is enough.