Court McGee announces UFC 332 will be his retirement fight at Delta Center

Court McGee has confirmed he will close out his fighting career at UFC 332, announcing that his scheduled bout on Oct. 3 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City will be the final fight of his professional life. The retirement announcement from the longtime UFC veteran turns UFC 332 into a landmark card for fans who have followed McGee’s long run across major promotions.

McGee, 41, enters the event with a career ledger of 22-14 in MMA and an 11-13 mark in UFC competition, according to the announcement. The figures underline the endurance required to remain relevant at the sport’s top level for more than a decade, especially for a fighter who has typically been judged on his willingness to push exchanges rather than wait for favorable sequences.

While the event’s date and venue are set, the opponent for McGee’s retirement fight has not been named. That uncertainty means the planning and matchmaking component for UFC 332 is still open, and the final matchup will likely shape how the promotion frames the evening, including whether the bout is presented as a stylistic farewell or as a competitive test for a current contender.

McGee’s decision also arrives as the sport continues to emphasize younger, faster turnaround development, which can make veteran exits particularly noticeable on UFC event rosters. For audiences in Utah, the home state element is part of the appeal: he will make his final walk under UFC’s banner in a major arena in Salt Lake City rather than in a neutral setting.

In the short term, what to watch is not only who will step in to fight McGee, but also how the UFC structures the rest of the card around the retirement narrative. Retirement fights often come with a mix of fan engagement and competitive stakes, and the matchmaking for the opponent will determine whether the bout reads as a pure sendoff or a high-visibility clash.

Longer term, McGee’s departure will add to the sport’s ongoing transition between eras. For fighters and coaches, his professional arc is a reminder that UFC careers can be long and uneven, with momentum and outcomes varying round to round, yet still produce a recognizable body of work. UFC 332 now has a clear storyline heading into the matchmaking phase, even as the final opponent remains the key missing piece.