McCray attended college at George Mason University, while he was teaching high school wrestling in his spare time.
During his time in the service, McCray began learning Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and upon returning home, he joined Team Gold Medal Grappling, a Lloyd Irvin affiliate.
His pro career has mainly consisted of fights for the Virginia based promotion, Ultimate Warrior Challenge.
In the second round, having controlled a large portion of the fight, McCray was able to submit Uscola with an americana and advanced to the quarter-finals.
Noke's submission attempts were also effectively neutralised and McCray pulled off the victory with a unanimous decision after three rounds.
After winning by unanimous decision, McCray moved on to face Court McGee in the finals to determine the next Ultimate Fighter.
This advanced him to the TUF 11 finale where he faced Team Liddell fighter, Court McGee in the main event.
[6] McCray faced UFC newcomer Carlos Eduardo Rocha, and lost by kneebar submission in the first round.