Court McGee has officially retired from mixed martial arts following his appearance at UFC 332. The former Ultimate Fighter winner closes out his career after more than a decade competing in the UFC.
Court McGee has officially retired from mixed martial arts, bringing his career to a close following his appearance at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026. The former Ultimate Fighter winner leaves the sport after more than a decade of competition inside the UFC.
McGee finishes with a professional record of 23-14-0. Now 41, the American fights out of Factory X and carries the nickname "The Crusher." His run in the UFC began with his victory on The Ultimate Fighter, the reality series that launched him onto the promotion's roster and kept him in the cage for years afterward.
An orthodox fighter, McGee stands five-foot-eleven (180 cm) with a 75-inch (191 cm) reach. His career numbers reflect a pressure-oriented, well-rounded style. He landed 4.6 significant strikes per minute at 37 percent accuracy, a volume-heavy approach built on staying active and wearing opponents down. He also averaged 1.87 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.5 submission attempts per 15 minutes, showing a willingness to take the fight to the mat and hunt for finishes when openings appeared.
McGee's longevity stands out in a division where careers are often short. Competing at the sport's highest level for more than ten years, and doing so into his early forties, is an achievement in itself. His 37 professional fights speak to a durable career built on consistent activity.
Career snapshot
- Final record of 23-14-0 across his professional career
- Ultimate Fighter winner who spent more than a decade in the UFC
- Career averages of 4.6 significant strikes landed per minute and 1.87 takedowns per 15 minutes
- Retired at 41 after his appearance at UFC 332
McGee's departure closes a chapter for one of the more recognizable names to emerge from The Ultimate Fighter. His final appearance came on the UFC 332 card on October 3, 2026.
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