Gene Lebell vs Milo Savage (1963) first sanctioned MMA fight

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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, and Gene Lebell came out on top with his Judo using a rear-naked choke.

Channels: 1960s   Martial Arts   Fights  

Tags: Gene  Lebell,  Milo  Savage,  MMA,  1963,  Salt  Lake  City,  Utah,  Judo,  Boxing,  judoka  vs  boxer,  first  sanctioned  bout 

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