Paul Varelans “The Polar Bear”
Open Weight · ORCA rating 54/100 · peak 58 · Defensive specialist · 4–4 in 8 graded UFC bouts
ORCA analysis
Paul Varelans finished with an ORCA rating of 54 (peak 58); without a recent bout, Paul Varelans sits off the current Open Weight board. Grappling defence is the strongest of the four families at 71 (control time conceded, seconds per minute 98). The weak side is striking defence, which grades 44. 3 of 4 UFC wins came inside the distance (2 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission).
Grades
| Family | Grade | Open Weight rank | Best reliable sub-grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striking offence | 49 | — | — |
| Striking defence | 44 | — | — |
| Grappling offence | 49 | — | Control time, seconds per minute 1 |
| Grappling defence | 71 | — | Control time conceded, seconds per minute 98 |
Strongest sub-grade: Control time conceded, seconds per minute 98. Weakest: Control time, seconds per minute 1.
Profile
- Division
- Open Weight
- ORCA rating
- 54 (peak 58)
- UFC record
- 4–4
- Pro record
- 0–0
- Graded UFC bouts
- 8
- Style
- Defensive specialist
- Height
- 6′8″ (203 cm)
- Stance
- Orthodox
Career stats
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 1.65
- Significant strike accuracy: 45%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 2.2
- Significant strike defence: 50%
- Takedowns landed per 15 minutes: 1.24
- Takedown accuracy: 100%
- Takedown defence: 78%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 1.53
Fight history
- 1996-12-07 · L vs Kimo Leopoldo · KO/TKO · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '96
- 1996-02-16 · W vs Joe Moreira · Decision - Unanimous · UFC 8: David vs Goliath
- 1995-12-16 · L vs Dan Severn · Submission · UFC - Ultimate Ultimate '95
- 1995-09-08 · L vs Marco Ruas · KO/TKO · UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo
- 1995-09-08 · W vs Mark Hall · Submission · UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo
- 1995-09-08 · W vs Gerry Harris · KO/TKO · UFC 7: The Brawl in Buffalo
- 1995-07-14 · L vs David Abbott · KO/TKO · UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
- 1995-07-14 · W vs Cal Worsham · KO/TKO · UFC 6: Clash of the Titans
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