"MMA" History - Gene Lebell VS Milo Savage, 1963

[Benny B]

Here is a short history lesson on the first sanctioned MMA match in American History - "Judo" Gene Lebell VS Milo Savage, a top ranked boxer, in Salt Lake City, Utah, from December, 1963. It was Judo VS Boxing in this match, who came out on top?
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9mER2BmNRA" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9mER2BmNRA</a>

[Benny B]

The HyeFighters Show episode 3: A story about Uncle Gene is about Legendary Judo and grappling expert, Hollywood actor and stuntman, Sensei Gene Lebell.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnbKyWLSqbc" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnbKyWLSqbc</a>

[Benny B]

NOT a true statement that Bruce Lee knew "nothing" about grappling before meeting Gene, as Rogan states. Nevertheless, the story about LeBell and Seagal is funny.

Joe Rogan talks about Steven Seagal getting choked out by Gene Lebell. From the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast on february 9th.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuqpR7BK3M0" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuqpR7BK3M0</a>


Bruce Lee Guest Stars in Ironside (1967)
In this episode, "Tagged For Murder," Bruce Lee plays Leon Soo, an instructor of a karate school. Ironside's assistant, Eve Whitfield, is sent to the school to inquire about a dog tag that belonged to Soo's late father, which holds to key to solving a murder.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaTOlO8kG-w" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaTOlO8kG-w</a>

[gracie bjj]

judo gene is one tough man

[Darren Avey]

Ah Gene Lebell, the man the mighty Gracies made every excuse inthe book not to fight