UFC Fighter Died for 8 Minutes Due to Overdose: A Story of Return from the Underworld.

The Death and Recovery of UFC Veteran Court McGee

According to The Sun: UFC veteran Court McGee shared that eight years ago he died for eight minutes due to a heroin overdose.

Before becoming a well-known fighter with an MMA record of 22-14, he went through tough times, becoming a drug addict.

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In his last five fights, McGee has only one victory, and in June he lost to Michael Chiesa by unanimous decision.

However, for a father of three sons and husband to Chelsea, every day is already a victory.

Five years after the lowest point in his life, McGee wrote:

“On September 9, 2005, I overdosed on heroin and missed eight minutes. What was supposed to be the end of my story became the start of a second chance. Today I feel deep gratitude for recovery - for life, for the opportunity to live with purpose, and for the gift I almost lost. Every day of sobriety is proof that hope is stronger than despair. Recovery gave me a second chance — one day at a time, one step at a time. I am thankful for this journey, for the people who were there, and I hope for healing for those still struggling.”

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In 2010, shortly after signing a contract with the UFC, McGee shared how his life went off the rails, and he began to look like he was playing a role in a movie “Into the Woods”.

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He told KSL:

‘I started hanging out with the wrong people – drinking, partying. It escalated to where I was drinking every night. Then came cocaine and heroin, and eventually – overdose.’

“One time I was drunk in Las Vegas and, waking up, found myself in Iowa four days later, without pants and only in a long-sleeve shirt, looking for meth.”

McGee lost hope for life and for his dream of becoming a professional athlete. But the low point he reached after eight minutes when his life stopped helped him change everything.

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He noted:

“I was at rock bottom, a heroin addict, a drunk, a liar, a scammer, a thief. That’s who I thought I was. I never thought I would become something more.”

Today, Court McGee's story is an example of how crucial it is to find the strength to fight addiction and recover. His experience can inspire many facing similar issues, as even in the darkest times one can find a way to light and rebirth of life. The UFC veteran continues to fight not only in the ring but in life, showing that effort and faith in oneself can lead to remarkable changes.