Court McGee not thinking about retirement before UFC 332
The UFC veteran will retire after facing Eric Nolan on Saturday but remains focused on his preparation for his final fight.
When Court McGee steps inside the Octagon on Saturday, it will likely be his final fight. The American veteran is expected to face Eric Nolan at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City and has already revealed his plans to walk away from MMA after the bout. With the fight approaching, the 41-year-old is not allowing thoughts about the end of his career to distract him from his preparation.
Court McGee Remains Focused on UFC 332
McGee has a long career in MMA, competing professionally for almost two decades. The American joined the UFC in 2010 after winning the TUF 11 middleweight tournament. During his time in the promotion, McGee has faced several top contenders in more than 20 appearances.
After such a long career, the veteran knows there is still plenty to take care of before he can start thinking about what comes next.
"Here's the thing in my mind, everybody says their retirement or whatever — I'm not focused too much on retirement or what's after," McGee told MMA Fighting. "I've been in this game a long time. I don't ever think past (what's directly in front of me). I've still got to make weight. There's still so much to do before I step in the cage. So much shit can happen by the time that fight happens but I'm confident in my ability. I'm confident in my preparation. I trained as goddamn hard as any fight I've ever had before. Brutal conditioning sessions. I have training partners and teammates, I put in the time, I put in the rounds."
In August, McGee posted a video on social media announcing he would retire from competition after his next appearance. However, the American has approached his training camp as he would any other fight. Rather than making major changes because this will be his final fight, the veteran has followed the same process he has used throughout his career.
Court McGee Treats Final Fight as Business as Usual
With the fight just days away, McGee says his preparation has remained structured. He continues to follow the same process he has used throughout his career.
"Business as usual," McGee said. "I have a structure, I have a process that I go through. I have structured practices and then obviously I bounce ideas off my coaches and cornermen and training partners. We had eight guys fight three weeks ago. This week we had two fight. A lot of people peaking. The training's been tough."
McGee has struggled inside the Octagon lately, compiling a 1-4 record in his last five fights. The American will look to return to the win column in his final appearance when he faces Nolan at UFC 332.
