Nathan Coy
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2024}}
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| other_names = Soulforce
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1978|7|24}}
| birth_place = Portland, Oregon, United States
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| nationality = American
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=10}}
| weight = {{convert|170|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Welterweight
| reach = 71 in. (180 cm)
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| fighting_out_of = Coconut Creek, Florida, United States
| team = American Top Team
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| wrestling = NCAA Division I Wrestling{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/neisan-koi|title=Nathan Coy - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC|access-date=April 16, 2017}}
| years_active = 2008–present
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Nathan David Coy{{cite web|url=http://boxing.nv.gov/uploadedFiles/boxingnvgov/content/results/2015_Results/12-10-15MMA.pdf |title=MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS : Cosmopolitan Resort, Las Vegas |date=December 10, 2015 |website=Boxing.nv.gov |accessdate=2016-05-07}} (born July 24, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist who most recently competed in the Welterweight division of the UFC. A professional competitor since 2008, he has also competed for Bellator, the MFC, and Strikeforce.
Wrestling
A former wrestler for Oregon State University, he wrestled in the 174 pounds weight category. Nathan was an All-American and two-time Pac-10 champion and received a degree in Sociology at Oregon State University.{{cite web|url=http://oregonstate.edu/wrestling/02/02-ncaa.htm |title=NCAA, Nathan Coy All-American, OSU Wrestling, Oregon State University, 2001, 2002 |accessdate=December 6, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122121606/http://oregonstate.edu/wrestling/02/02-ncaa.htm |archivedate=January 22, 2009 }}
Mixed martial arts career
In the beginning of his MMA career Coy was very successful, winning his first five fights. However, he went on to lose to future UFC fighters Brian Foster and Paul Bradley consecutively. Then posted three straight first round finishes.
=Strikeforce=
Coy made his debut for Strikeforce back in 2008, defeating Dave Courchaine by KO in the 1st round. In 2010, Coy returned to face Tyron Woodley at ShoMMA 8: Lindland vs. Casey, but lost by split decision.
His next fight for Strikeforce was scheduled to be against Nate Moore at ShoMMA 13: Woodley vs. Saffiedine. The fight instead took place at Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg which Coy lost via KO in the second round.
=Maximum Fighting Championship=
Coy made his MFC Debut on January 27, 2012 against Dhiego Lima at MFC 32, Coy won via Unanimous Decision.
Coy defeated Ultimate Fighter Alumni Ryan McGillivray on May 4, 2012 at MFC 33 via third round Doctor Stoppage to win the MFC Welterweight Championship.
=Bellator MMA=
Coy made his debut with Bellator MMA in September 2013 where he defeated Andy Uhrich.
In March 2014, he entered into the Bellator Season 10 Welterweight tournament. He faced Paul Bradley in the opening round on March 14, 2014 at Bellator 112 and won the fight via unanimous decision.
In the semifinals, Coy faced Adam McDonough at Bellator 116 on April 11, 2014. Coy lost via second-round KO.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Bellator-116-Results-PlaybyPlay-Updates-66339|title=Bellator 116 results: play-by-play & updates|publisher=sherdog.com|date=April 11, 2014}}
Coy has since been released from the promotion.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/ExTitle-Challengers-Eric-Prindle-Anthony-Leone-Among-19-Fighters-Released-by-Bellator-69663|title=Ex-title challengers Eric Prindle, Anthony Leone, among 19 fighters released by Bellator|publisher=sherdog.com|date=June 25, 2014}}
=The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians=
Nathan Coy was confirmed as a cast member for The Ultimate Fighter 21 representing American Top Team.{{cite web|url=http://mmacrazytv.com/2015/02/28/tuf-21-american-top-team-vs-blackzilians|title=TUF 21 ATT vs Blackzilians|website=Mmacrazytv.com|accessdate=2014-01-28|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929132433/http://mmacrazytv.com/2015/02/28/tuf-21-american-top-team-vs-blackzilians/|archivedate=2015-09-29}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
Coy faced Danny Roberts on December 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 80, replacing an injured Michael Graves.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/11/nathan-coy-in-against-danny-roberts-at-ufc-fight-night-80|title=Nathan Coy in against Danny Roberts at UFC Fight Night 80|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=|date=2015-11-30|accessdate=2015-11-30}} He lost the fight via technical submission in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-fight-night-80-results-danny-roberts-taps-nathan-coy-with-triangle-choke|title=UFC Fight Night 80 results: Danny Roberts catches Nathan Coy with triangle choke|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Mike Bohn|date=2015-12-10|accessdate=2015-12-10}}
Coy next faced Jonavin Webb on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2016/01/jonavin-webb-vs-nathan-coy-booked-for-ufc-fight-night-82/|title=Jonavin Webb vs. Nathan Coy booked for UFC Fight Night 83|publisher=themmareport.com|author=|date=2016-01-23|accessdate=2016-01-23}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/02/ufc-fight-night-83-results-nathan-coy-gets-unanimous-nod-over-jonavin-webb|title=UFC Fight Night 83 results: Nathan Coy gets unanimous nod over Jonavin Webb|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2016-02-21|accessdate=2016-02-21}}
Coy faced Zak Cummings on April 15, 2017 at UFC on Fox 24.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/nathan-coy-vs-zak-cummings-added-to-ufc-on-fox-24-in-kansas-city|title=Nathan Coy vs. Zak Cummings added to UFC on FOX 24 in Kansas City|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-02-17|accessdate=2017-02-17}} He lost the fight via technical submission due to a guillotine choke in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ufc-on-fox-24-results-zak-cummings-chokes-out-nathan-coy-in-front-of-home-k-c-crowd|title=UFC on FOX 24 results: Zak Cummings chokes out Nathan Coy in front of home K.C. crowd|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2017-04-15|accessdate=2017-04-15}}
On February 11, 2020, news surfaced that Coy was released from the promotion.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/ufc-roster-update-ben-saunders-brandon-davis-among-eight-fighters-released|title=UFC roster update: Ben Saunders, Brandon Davis among eight fighters released|author=Nolan King|date=February 11, 2020|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}
Personal life
Coy is married to his wife Cristina and has one daughter and two sons.
Championships and accomplishments
- Maximum Fighting Championship
- MFC Welterweight Championship (One time)
- SportFight MMA
- SportFight Welterweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
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| ko-wins= 3
| ko-losses= 2
| sub-wins= 4
| sub-losses= 3
| dec-wins= 8
| dec-losses= 2
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{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–7
|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
|{{dts|2017|April|15}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:21
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 15–6
|Jonavin Webb
| Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy
|{{dts|2016|February|21}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 14–6
| Technical Submission (triangle choke)
| UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant
| {{dts|2015|December|10}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:46
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 14–5
| TKO (punch)
| {{dts|2014|April|11}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:30
| Temecula, California, United States
| Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2014|March|14}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Hammond, Indiana, United States
| Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2013|September|27}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Portland, Oregon, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–4
| Kevin Nowaczyk
| Decision (unanimous)
| Hoosier Fight Club 14
| {{dts|2013|February|09}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–4
| Ryan McGillivray
| TKO (doctor stoppage)
| MFC 33
| {{dts|2012|May|04}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
| {{small|Won the MFC Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| MFC 32
| {{dts|2012|January|27}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–4
| Patrick Mikesz
| Decision (unanimous)
| Warrior-1 MMA 7: Reloaded
| {{dts|2011|October|15}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Coral Gables, Florida, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–4
| KO (punches)
| Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg
| {{dts|2011|January|29}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 0:25
| Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–3
| Decision (split)
| Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey
| {{dts|2010|May|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Portland, Oregon, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–2
| Travis Bush
| Submission (punches)
| Sportfight 27: Wild Card
| {{dts|2010|March|12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:16
| Grande Ronde, Oregon, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–2
| Chris Albandia
| Submission (arm-triangle choke)
| Raw Power MMA 1
| {{dts|2009|December|10}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:00
| Sanabis, Bahrain
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–2
| JT Taylor
| TKO (punches)
| CageSport 6
| {{dts|2009|July|25}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 3:39
| Tacoma, Washington, United States
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|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 5–2
| Decision (split)
| World Cagefighting Alliance: Pure Combat
| {{dts|2009|February|6}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 5–1
| Submission (kimura)
| Pro Battle MMA: Immediate Impact
| {{dts|2008|October|4}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 4:08
| Springdale, Arkansas, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–0
| Decision (unanimous)
| SportFight 23: Heated Rivals
| {{dts|2008|June|20}}
| align=center| 5
| align=center| 5:00
| Portland, Oregon, United States
| {{small|Won the SportFight Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Jerrod Jones
| Submission (punches)
| SportFight 22: Re-Awakening
| {{dts|2008|April|18}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 2:37
| Portland, Oregon, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Dave Courchaine
| TKO (punches)
| {{dts|2008|February|23}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:46
| Tacoma, Washington, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Decision (unanimous)
| SportFight 21: Seasons Beatings
| {{dts|2007|December|22}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Portland, Oregon, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Aaron Emerson
| Submission
| SportFight 20: Homecoming
| {{dts|2007|October|27}}
| align=center| 2
| align=center| N/A
| Portland, Oregon, United States
|
{{end}}
=Mixed martial arts exhibition record=
{{MMA exhibition record box
| draws=
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| sub-wins=
| sub-losses= 1
| dec-wins= 1
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–1
| Valdir Araújo
| Decision (unanimous)
| June 24, 2015 (airdate)
| align=center| 2
| align=center| 5:00
| Boca Raton, Florida, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 0–1
| Submission (anaconda choke)
| June 3, 2015 (airdate)
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 2:26
| Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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{{end}}
See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{UFC|nathan-coy}}
- {{Sherdog|25412}}
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Category:American male mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists from Oregon
Category:Oregon State Beavers wrestlers
Category:Welterweight mixed martial artists
Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling
Category:Wrestlers from Oregon
Category:Sportspeople from Coconut Creek, Florida