Court McGee Announces UFC Retirement Following Bout at UFC 332
Veteran welterweight Court McGee has officially stepped away from the UFC following a hard-fought farewell bout at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City.
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Veteran fighter Court McGee has brought his long-tenured Ultimate Fighting Championship run to an end. McGee competed in his farewell bout at UFC 332 on Oct. 3, facing Eric Nolan in front of his home crowd in Salt Lake City. After a hard-fought contest, McGee suffered a third-round technical knockout loss and subsequently laid down his gloves inside the Octagon to signify the conclusion of his UFC career.
Following the bout, McGee released a statement on X reflecting on his journey and expressing peace with the result. "Saturday night was my last fight in the UFC," McGee wrote. "16 years.
29 fights, including my time in the Ultimate Fighter house. I didn’t get my hand raised, but I’m incredibly proud of my performance, proud of my opponent, and genuinely happy for him. For the first time, I was able to slow down and truly experience it all—the weeks leading up to the fight, fight week, the walk to the Octagon, and everyone who’s been [there]...
Including the 13 coaches and training partners we’ve lost. Saturday night, I was okay—and okay is good enough for me."
McGee (22-15) overcame addiction prior to starting his professional mixed martial arts career before rising to prominence by winning Season 11 of "The Ultimate Fighter" in 2010 to earn his UFC contract. Looking back on his 16-year tenure, "The Crusher" emphasized his appreciation for every stage of his career, stating that he remains grateful for the victories, defeats, lessons, and the people he met along the way.
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