Gene LeBell has decided to end his time as a professional MMA judge following Saturday’s inaugural Golden Boy MMA event. The 86-year-old LeBell has been in the combat sports world for longer than most, and while that’s likely to continue, he won’t be continuing as a judge. Saturday’s card, which took place at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif., and featured Tito Ortiz’s knockout of fellow UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell in the main event, was the last LeBell will work for the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC). Veteran referee Herb Dean revealed the news on LeBell’s behalf following the event (via Twitter ): The legend Judo Gene Lebell has retired from judging
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‘Judo’ Gene LeBell retires from MMA judging following Liddell vs. Ortiz 3 event – MMA Junkie