Background
McCrory was born and raised in the rural community of Ithaca, New York along with his twin sister.
McCrory was born and raised in the rural community of Ithaca, New York along with his twin sister.
McCrory attended and graduated from Ithaca High School in 2004 where he competed in wrestling and was a 2002 New York National Team Cadet for the Greco-Roman category. In May 2008, McCrory graduated from the State University of New York College at Cortland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology.
A professional competitor since 2006, McCrory has also formerly competed for Bellator Mobile Marketing Association and the Cage Fury Fighting Championships. Growing up, McCrory was often bullied for being a self-proclaimed "nerd, " which later helped fuel his motivation for a career in mixed martial arts Early career McCrory began fighting mixed martial arts in 2006.
He became one of the youngest NABC Champions at the age of 19.
He also made an appearance in the Black Entertainment Television show Iron Ring as a contestant in the Middleweight category. McCrory held an undefeated professional record of 8-0 before being signed by the UFC. Ultimate Fighting Championship In May 2007, McCrory signed a contract with the UFC. McCrory made his debut defeating The Ultimate Fighter 4 alumni, Pete Spratt.
At UFC 91, McCrory lost his second fight to another up-and-coming Welterweight Dustin Hazelett. Tamdan was then a late call-up to fight Ryan Madigan at UFC 96.
Tamdan lost to John Howard at UFC 101 on the preliminary card.
Following the loss, McCrory was released from the UFC. Post-UFC McCrory stated his intentions to move into the Middleweight division. He was looking to gain a spot in the second season of Bellator"s Middleweight Tournament, but his management"s offer was declined. McCrory has since retired from Mobile Marketing Association citing that it was taking too much time away from his family.
Bellator Mobile Marketing Association Four years after his retirement, McCrory signed with Binns Management in 2013 and subsequently announced his return to mixed martial arts
McCrory made his Mobile Marketing Association return on September 5, 2014 when he faced Brennan Ward at Bellator 123. McCrory faced Jason Butcher at Bellator 134 on February 27, 2015.
In August 2015, McCrory was given his release from Bellator to re-sign with the UFC. Return to UFC Following two impressive wins in Bellator Mobile Marketing Association , McCrory announced that he had re-signed with the UFC, and is expected to make his return sometime in the fall. In his UFC return, McCrory faced Josh Samman on December 19, 2015 at UFC on Fox 17.