As UFC 307 continued to raise the entropy of the fighting community, Court McGee caught the entire world of combat sports in a heart-fluttering frenzy. Even though he showcased exceptional grappling skills as he defeated Tim Means with a neck crank with just 3.19 reading on the clock, ‘The Crusher’ had to hold back his tears during the post-fight interview. 

McGee was reminded of the time when he faced adversities due to his addiction when a reporter pointed out what the former mixed martial artist, Matt Brown had to say about him. But all the welterweight fighter could conjure was a few hiccups and a reflection of his past.

Court McGee breaks down despite big win over Tim Means at UFC 307

McGee and Means opened up the early prelims for UFC 307, and it was nothing short of a phenomenal showdown. Especially the first-round submission that overturned McGee’s 3-fight losing streak. But things got emotional when a reporter asked the welterweight how he felt when Matt Brown called him the “nicest guy in the sport.”

“Makes me feel good,” ‘The Crusher’ replied. But the tears that he was holding back were pretty prominent. The reporter pushed him to talk about it a bit more. McGee said with a shrug, “Just another guy that overcame adversity.” And then came the revelation. It wasn’t the big win over ‘The Dirty Bird’ that satisfied McGhee. Instead, it was his victory over substance abuse and alcoholism. 

‘The Crusher’ went on, “I forget how sh-t it was when I was homeless and strung out, you know. Coming right back. But I don’t drink today. That’s my biggest accomplishment in life is I didn’t drink or use today. Not the big win. I wouldn’t have any of this.”

The road to success is never an easy one. But when one fights off the feelings of euphoria, things become even harder. Thankfully, McGee has come a long way from his past and found his euphoria in the MMA cage. And with that, he carries a message of inspiration for all who struggle with addiction.

McGee’s troublesome road to the UFC is a message for many

Needless to say, the 39-year-old didn’t really have an easy road to victory at the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He struggled with alcohol and dr-g addiction till April 16, 2006. The 39-year-old fighter had simply lost his way and got himself on the streets. But he had had enough of the misery and was ready to get sober. No doubt, that was the best decision he ever made.

Talking to the UFC about it, McGee said, “Let me tell you this, man: I would not be here, interviewing with you for the UFC if I had not gotten sober April 16, 2006. I know that for a fact… I fight to carry the message to people who struggle out there, that there is a way out, and if I can make it out of the struggles I made it out of with drug addiction and alcohol addiction, then you can.”

UFC 307 has indeed given the world a new perspective as the fighters get a chance to reflect on their past. With this realization in mind, McGhee will definitely continue to give his all in his upcoming fights and keep impressing the fight fans. 

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