Court McGee Opens Up About Choosing UFC 332 as His Final MMA Bout

Court McGee, a seasoned UFC welterweight, has shared why he decided to make UFC 332 his final fight in mixed martial arts. A staple in the UFC since winning Season 11 of The Ultimate Fighter back in 2010, McGee will face Eric Nolan in the first preliminary bout on Saturday’s UFC 332 event at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

The 41-year-old fighter from Utah had already announced his retirement following this fight, but now he has explained his reasons behind this choice.

McGee Reflects on His Decision to Retire

"Yeah, it's a retirement fight, but I knew it a couple of years ago when I signed this four-fight deal, so I knew it was coming to an end, and I felt confident with it. Before that, with the neck injury, I thought I was done and I was going to leave a fight on the table, and after fulfilling that last one, I hadn't felt that good in years. I feel really good. I feel really healthy, but I'm 41 and I'll be turning 42 this year. Like they say, it's a young man's sport, and I want to make sure I have my wits about me when I'm done. I have three kids; I'm married. I have a gym. There's a lot of life ahead of me after 40. I feel good about my decision. I made that decision with those who are close to me, and I'm OK with it. I've made peace with it," McGee told MMAjunkie.com.

Underdog Status for McGee at UFC 332

According to betting odds ahead of the fight, Court McGee enters as a +190 underdog, while Eric Nolan is favored at -225. Nolan, despite a UFC record of 0-2, is younger, tougher, and carries more knockout power. On the other hand, McGee brings strong cardio and wrestling skills, and will likely have the crowd behind him, making the bout quite compelling regardless of the odds.