American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89. LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles,…
American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89. LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles,…
American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89. LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles,…
American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89. LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles,…
American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89. LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles,…
American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89. LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles,…
American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89. LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles,…
American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89. LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles,…
American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89. LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles,…
American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89. LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles,…