Assume neither side is armed at the time of the confrontation. Assume the astronauts are mostly former air force pilots rather than mission specialists and that the cavemen are mostly hunters who don't have their spears in hand.
Also assume the confrontation takes place on the surface and not in orbit.
I think even though they would be rusty, the astronauts modern training in unarmed combat from their military stints would allow them to easily overcome the cavemen even if the cavemen were somewhat more muscular from their more demanding lifestyles. The astronauts are probably also much better nourished and this should give them an edge as well.
Also assume the confrontation takes place on the surface and not in orbit.
I think even though they would be rusty, the astronauts modern training in unarmed combat from their military stints would allow them to easily overcome the cavemen even if the cavemen were somewhat more muscular from their more demanding lifestyles. The astronauts are probably also much better nourished and this should give them an edge as well.
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