The Man that Done MMA 30 Years Too Early | WHO IS GENE LeBELL?

Episode 7 | Mini Documentary | Join Me | Learn MMA History Gene LeBell wasn’t just a stuntman. He wasn’t just a judoka. He wasn’t just a grappler. He was one of the first men to prove that different martial arts could work together in real combat. In this episode of WHO IS MMA, we look at the life and legacy of Gene “Judo” LeBell — the man many consider the godfather of grappling and one of the earliest pioneers of modern mixed martial arts. From elite judo championships… to historic style-vs-style fights… to Hollywood stunt work and training some of the toughest fighters in the world — LeBell’s influence runs through the DNA of MMA today. Was he the first true MMA fighter? Or was he something even more important . . . As a huge fan of mixed martial arts, I’m going back and learning about the legends who helped shape the sport — and im bringing you along with me. Music Credits: Intro by Alex-Productions Music: "Foggy Headed" – HoliznaCC0 Music: "Lofi Chill Hop – 20 min mix" by Ketsa Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...