MMA History Podcast: Judo Gene LeBell Tribute w/ Perretti & Donehue

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**Gene LeBell is hard to describe in a few words **
**2x National Judo Champion, Pro Wrestler, Shoot Fighter and internationally respected stuntman are just a few of the things that you can mention. **

Lebell Black Belts John Perretti and John Donehue reminisce about their training and life experiences about a man that made a profound impact on their lives.

This is a must listen for true historians of combat sports

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Man I wish you guys would start checking with me ahead of time so I can contribute some nuggets. :slight_smile:

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@HongKongPhooey get him on the list

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talk 2 Me WP

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genes in this scene

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@MMAHistoryPodcast

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@williepep send me a message with your cell phone

I will put you in the text group

Marcelo Mello records tomorrow

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YEAHHHHHHHH Willie

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Ah man sorry guys, I have sort of been “exposed” here.

Ha .

No truly I did not mean it such a serious way.

More so I would have thrown in a couple little nice interactions that probably speak to much of the character and personality that John and John would probably just say " yea that is Gene."

Sorry if I came across like I knew the fella just had a couple of interactions at seminars and an event. A school I went to kept a friendship or loose connection with Gene.

I meant just a couple interactions that could have spurred and or supported the conversation.

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Free Willie

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I was gifted a “When in doubt choke him out” patch at a law enforcement seminar. Bonus points if you know how that happens

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@crabScissors_CTT

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That was a great episode! Thank!

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Definitely look forward to listening to this, thanks!

40 minutes in, this is amazing.

More details on the Lebel prison thing if you have them.

Love me some Perritti. Met him once, dude had those scary serial killer eyes lol. Those Extreme Fighting shows were my favorite back in the early days. First events with weight classes I think.

Looking forward to listening to the rest. The early pre-UFC days fascinate me.

Thanks!

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Thank you jman