Court McGee: From half-naked drug addict to TUF 11 Finalist
by Jesse Holland on Jun 18, 2010 9:55 AM EDT
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Quoteworthy:
"From where I was four years ago to where I’m at today, there’s no words to describe the feeling and the gratitude. I worked very hard to get here. Not that everyone else didn’t, but I was given an opportunity, and I took full advantage of it. I lost everything. I had no friends. I had no family, and my life was meaningless. I didn’t know what I was doing. I didn’t know where I was going. ... I was just done mentally and physically. Spiritually, too. April 16, everything turned around. I never give up, man. If I’d have given up, I would be dead today. I’m not. I’m here and getting ready to fight. Regardless of the outcome, I feel as if I’m winning anyway because I could go right back out there and be (messed) up again using drugs. As far as I’m concerned, I’m winning the battle."
Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 11 finalist Court McGee is one fight away from completing an unlikely (and somewhat miraculous) turnaround in his life. The last time McGee was in Las Vegas he was wandering the streets with no pants looking for meth. Now he's back (and sober four years) as one of TUF's biggest success stories, which he can cap off on Saturday night (June 19) against Kris McCray. Can he fight his way through one final battle and make it to the promised land?
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two things JH
He makes no mention himself of being half naked in the quote supplied so what gives pal? Lol.
Also, if you’re bringing him up as half naked why not transform the title from :
“Court McGee: From half-naked drug addict to TUF 11 Finalist”, to:
“Court McGee: From half-naked drug addict to half naked TUF 11 Finalist”?
Just curious.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 18, 2010 10:02 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think it’s in reference to a line from his website which says:
“There was the time, as a young adult, he awakened in Iowa, more than 1,000 miles from his Layton, Utah, home, with no pants on and no idea how he got there.”
Must have been in his drug-addled days. Either that or he was a victim of date rape.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
lol no i'd gathered it was from his drug related past
Just noticed the aforementioned title wasn’t in the quote like usual.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 18, 2010 10:41 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
meth? why cant he just smoke a little weed?
like all the norml people
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
I know..its not a gateway drug or has never been to me anyways
Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.
So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.
by McArthur... on Jun 18, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions
the only reason it could be considered a gateway
is because kids are taught that it is the same as coke, heroin, meth…drugs are drugs. When they try pot for the first time, it isn’t a big deal and it makes them curious as to the others. Education fail.
Agreed, Deuce.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
so true!
and i would also like to nominate alcohol as the new gateway drug. most new drugs that i have tried have been because i was wasted and some one said “you want to try this?” and my reply was always “fuck it, why not, im drunk.”
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
I think his past is why he will win this fight.
Chris is a beast, very strong guy that can take heavy shots. Court will have his hands full but I think he will win. I see this as a deadly matchup, this is going to be a great fight. My one wish for this night is that Yager gets laid out. Someone needs to knock this fools block off!
And there’s a better chance of that since he’s matched up against Attoncito (or whatever his frickin name is) rather than Uscola.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
Lol, McGee will win
…because he is a much, much better fighter. He’s much more rounded, and way more technical. His drug past is in no way the reason he wins. But it would make a neat Disney movie. Lol.
I dislike Yager the person. But, I see the potential skill in his build and style. If he gets a bloody heart from Oz, the afro’d Tinman could be a force down the road. I still picked him to win by flash KO, but its a good match up cause he can be taken out of his zone fast.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 18, 2010 10:56 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
haha
I never understood the praise Yager got in comparison with the other dudes. I’m not saying he sucked, but he didn’t show anything superior to what the others showed themselves. Once he was in the house he only beat the little guy who didn’t belong at that weightclass. Hardly a showcase of his supposedly far superior striking.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
Or is it part of the typical “bad boy who has potential but doesn’t use his gifts” kind of thing which no doubt originated in a high school somewhere. I hate that phenomenon.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
no it's not that at all
Its the fact that his build is perfect for the class. He has the right height, balanced with a solid muscle base, and dangerously accurate strikes, that if harnessed properly, and taught the other necessary tweaking, can make him a dangerous opponent.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 18, 2010 12:14 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Brad Tavares impressed me for more than Yager did. As did Bryant. ANS also said Yager’s striking is “far superior” to the others. It very well may be, but we didn’t see enough of it to make that call accurately. Not in my opinion. I reckon Tavares would beat him standing anyway.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
To say his past has nothing to do with why he is so focused today is ridiculous.
It has everything to do with it, a guy like him with a past and the drive he has today will be a dangerous fighter. Look at what he says in his interview “From where I was four years ago to where I’m at today”," not to mention he made refrence to it a few times on TUF . He doesnt want to go back there and uses it as motivation to continue to excel. Anyhow, he should win his fight but who knows Chris is a really tough guy!
wrong. its ridiculous to say thats why he wins!
How about his skills? How about his fighting abilities? How about his composure? How about his experience?
“I think his past is why he will win this fight.”
-HEELHOOK
That’s just plain silly. It clearly gives him drive and determination to pursue his dreams. But its not a fight win decider.
*ABM*
Wor Wor binks was Star Worbs best character.
by daniel worby on Jun 18, 2010 12:11 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Agreed it is not a decider, but it is a work/determination decider.
Look at the big 4 sports. Most of these guys have come from a “poor” background. Very few had a silver spoon stuck up their ass. They HAD to work hard to get out of where they were from.
This kid knows the bad and is working towards the good. I would take a hard worker over “naturally talented” guy every time. It’s why I HATE BJ Penn. He has a TON of talent and doesn’t ever work as hard as he could. He doesn’t NEED to. This kid does.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
It seems to be a growing misconception that BJ doesn’t train as hard as he could. Yeah, there are others who train harder, but that could be said of many fighters. He’s a top-level fighter, a champion. And we could compare the training intensity of many fighters other than just single out BJ. I think it’s nonsense to dislike him because he doesn’t train as hard as you would prefer.
It’s a trendy criticism which gets too much attention.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
How many of those guys are named the PRODIGY?
How many of those other fighters have been consistently chubby?
How many of those other fighters have consistently gassed in the second round?
How many of those other fighters talk about winning belts in multiple weight classes and then DON’T back up their shit-talk?
How many of those fighters go up 3 weight classes to get “competition” when not even creating a legacy in one weight class?
I will stop there, but could easily keep going. BJ Penn is the ONLY fighter that I HATE. He is the only fighter whose personality actually rubbed me the wrong way. He has excuses for every loss (prior to Frankie). His mother has excuses for every loss. I typically don’t care what theses guys say, but his name is like figernails on a chalk board to me.
Please excuse the irrationality of this situation. I understand it is irrational, but don’t care.
It’s a trendy criticism which gets too much attention.
Bullshit. I have hated him since Pulver kicked his silver-spoon-up-the-ass, ass. To steal your line: DON"T FUCK WITH ME.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
Remind me to wear body armor when I discuss BJ Penn with you next time, Ulf.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
LOL
I know. I think my eyes are bleeding.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
haha, Ulf
That’s all good, but your post indicates you hate him for many more reasons besides him simply not training hard enough.
He went five rounds with a very well-conditioned Frankie Edgar didn’t he?
There was an issue with his training a while ago, but why should it always stay with him and follow him everywhere he goes?
“How many of those other fighters talk about winning belts in multiple weight classes and then DON’T back up their shit-talk?”
I give him credit for actually going up a whole weight class and taking on the best WW champion ever. He backed it up by attempting it. So he lost. And his trash talk was over the top—so he paid the price.
I think your hatred for him has overridden your judgement in regard to his training.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
I think your hatred for him has overridden your judgement in regard to his training.
I concur. I am slowly, VERY SLOWLY, realizing he MIGHT be the best LW to ever fight.
And I was talking about the Machida fight, not GSP. (3 weight classes)
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
I was always a big BJ Hater
But I’m coming around, I think I want to see him as the champion of the division.
Also, he hasn’t gassed in ages.
Shogun lost a close decision! Everyone get crazy!
i want savage to win.
and hope it doesnt go to the judges, they fuck up to many good fights.
Wanting to bet sigs on ufc 116 event with someone.
Courts ma boy
Savage shouldn’t even be there…. Go Mgcee
by theworldismine on Jun 18, 2010 11:05 AM EDT reply actions
Im definately rooting for the taliban in this one
by Lester The Pimp on Jun 18, 2010 11:25 AM EDT reply actions
lol
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
You are now flagged. Keep it up, Lester.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Flagged for what?
Im flagging you right now for the same reason, which is nothing.
Keep it up.
by Lester The Pimp on Jun 18, 2010 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
everyones been through shit in their lives. When people harp on their own adverse fortune I stop listening
anyone else feel the same? Its like Rampage saying the fans dont know cause they dont train instead of saying something like, I know the fans have to struggle everyday with their lives, so that inspires me to struggle and win for them.
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