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Court McGee’s final walk to the Octagon ended in heartbreaking fashion as Eric Nolan stopped the longtime UFC veteran in the third round at UFC 332.
The Utah native entered Salt Lake City knowing this would be the final fight of a remarkable 16-year career. Instead of getting the storybook ending, McGee was stopped by Nolan at 3:26 of Round 3, handing “Night Time” his first UFC victory.
“The Crusher” started brightly in his 37th professional fight and 25th UFC appearance, immediately pressing forward and looking for takedowns while forcing Nolan toward the fence.
Nolan gradually found his range in the second round, walking “The Crusher” down with heavier combinations after McGee had opened up his nose with the jab. The fight remained competitive heading into the final five minutes, but Nolan began pulling away in the third.
Image: @ufc/XAfter finding success with his left hook, Nolan stuffed a takedown attempt before rocking McGee with a huge overhand right. He then trapped McGee against the fence, landed several elbows and finished the fight with another right hand.
MMA World Reacts As Court McGee’s 16-Year UFC Career Ends In Brutal Fashion
Court McGee’s retirement announcement at UFC 332 drew an outpouring of reaction from across the MMA community, with fans and pundits alike reflecting on the veteran’s remarkable career. Many paid tribute to “The Crusher” following the end of his 16-year UFC run, recognizing his longevity and memorable run inside the Octagon.
Nolan scores the KO on Court McGee in Court’s final UFC bout.
Result aside, McGee will always be a winner in my books. Coming up on 7,500 days sober this month, turned his life around and had a 16+ year UFC career. A winner through and through.
Man, this sport is brutal. It almost never gives you a happy ending. All the best to Court McGee in retirement. Staying 16 years in the UFC is not an easy thing to do. #UFC332
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) October 3, 2026Jason Herzog should have stopped that fight and saved Court McGee from being brutally KO'd. Come on ref. #UFC332
— Adam Martin (@MMAdamMartin) October 3, 2026Court McGee gets the farewell video treatment
Good for him. Best of wishes for his retirement #UFC332
Court McGee retires from MMA in front of his home crowd in Salt Lake City. ❤️
McGee got clipped by Eric Nolan in Round 3 at UFC 332.
RESPECT TO THE VETERAN. 👏pic.twitter.com/qUNNJMwOxR
The victory gave Nolan his first UFC win, while McGee closed the book on his 16-year career with a 22-15 record and an 11-14 UFC mark.
The 2010 Ultimate Fighter 11 winner retires with notable victories over Robert Whittaker, Ramiz Brahimaj and Alex Garcia. His last win came against Tim Means at UFC 307 in October 2024.
After the fight, “The Crusher” embraced the Salt Lake City crowd and thanked his family and friends for their support.
“Don’t let anybody tell you you can’t achieve your dreams,” Court McGee said before the UFC aired a tribute highlighting his career and charity work.
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