I've always admired Canada's former Prime Minister, Jean Chretien for his fighting tenacity. If there ever was a Prime Minister who could make it in the UFC, he would be the one.
The above is Jean's "Shawinigan Handshake", that brought his opponent to the ground. Jean later said, "He's was in my way, so I took him out".
There were many people in Canada who learned not to mess with Jean Chretien. This included separatists in Quebec that he fought during sovereignty referendums and the October Crisis.
By the time Jean became Prime Minister in 1993, he already had 30 years experience as a Member of Parliament with different cabinet positions under Pierre Trudeau and Lester Pearson.
The New Shawinigan Handsake is now a beer that you can buy in Quebec. I've heard it turns you into a real tiger.
As well as handshakes and referendums, Jean was also known for his Government budgetary surpluses and his opposition to The War in Iraq.
He was also a funny guy who couldn't speak English very well. You wonder how he won three majority governments.
It's interesting to note that Roger Abbott of "The Royal Canadian Air Farce", did a great impersonation of Jean on this comedy show.
Here's an hilarious sample with "Jean Chretien" talking to "Pierre Trudeau's ghost".
For those who want the real thing listen to Jean talk about his life in Canada and politics.