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[RERUN] Ultimate Fighter Champion & UFC fighter / Court McGee
[RERUN] Ultimate Fighter Champion & UFC fighter / Court McGee
[RERUN] Ultimate Fighter Champion & UFC fighter / Court McGee
Tuesday 26th March 2024
Court McGee discusses his journey from addiction to UFC success with Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley on Project Recovery.
78 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Court McGee: From Overdose to UFC Triumph
Episode Overview
- Court McGee's journey from addiction to UFC success
- Struggles with pain pills and heroin, leading to an overdose
- Importance of community support in recovery
- Resilience and determination in facing adversity
- Impactful insights on mental health and transformative experiences
I put recovery first and everything that came second got put first class.
What happens when an injury leads you down a path you never expected? For Court McGee, it was a slippery slope from pain pills to a life-threatening overdose. In this episode of Project Recovery, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley sit down with the Season 11 champion of 'Ultimate Fighter' to unpack his rollercoaster journey through addiction and recovery.
Court opens up about how a single week on pain medication derailed his college wrestling career and led to his darkest days. But this isn't just a story of struggle; it's also one of resilience and redemption. After hitting rock bottom, Court found a way back through sheer determination and community support. He even shares how a Long Island Iced Tea almost ruined his hard-earned sobriety, leading to the worst two weeks of his life.
Despite these setbacks, Court's early love for wrestling laid the foundation for his success in MMA. A pivotal loss to Jeremy Horn made him realize he had what it took to compete in the UFC. His journey didn't stop there; Court's success in the octagon helped him launch the McGee Project, spreading awareness about addiction and recovery. This episode is not just for fight fans but for anyone looking for a story of hope and the power of second chances.