Court McGee has issued a statement after retiring from the sport at 41-years-old following a 3rd round KO Loss to Eric Nolan on the prelims of UFC 332 on Saturday night.
“Saturday night was my last fight in the UFC,” McGee wrote on social media.
“16 years. 29 fights, including my time in the Ultimate Fighter house. One hell of a journey.
“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 beside me through the highs and lows. Including the 13 coaches and training partners we’ve lost. RIP.
“I gave this sport everything I had. Sometimes my best was great. Sometimes it was just okay. Saturday night, I was okay—and okay is good enough for me.
“I’m grateful for the wins, the losses, the lessons, the people, and every damn moment in between.
“What a journey. Thank you.”
McGee was 11-1 in his career when he signed up for the Ultimate Fighter Season 11 back in 2010, and went on to win the show to claim a UFC contract.
McGee has gone on to compile an 11-14 record in the UFC in the 16 years since, beating the likes of Robert Whittaker, Josh Neer and Tim Means along the way.
