Nathan Coy

Nathan Coy
Born July 24, 1978
Portland, Oregon, United States
Other names Soulforce
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach 71 in. (180 cm)
Fighting out of Coconut Creek, Florida
Team American Top Team
Mixed martial arts record
Total 19
Wins 14
By knockout 3
By submission 4
By decision 7
Losses 5
By knockout 2
By submission 1
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nathan Coy (born July 24, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist. He is currently the MFC welterweight Champion and a free agent. Coy fights out of American Top Team in Florida under Ricardo Liborio and fighters Thiago Alves, Jorge Masvidal, Rich Attonito and Gleison Tibau. He holds notable wins over UFC fighters Rick Story and Mike Pierce.[1]

Wrestling

A former wrestling star for Oregon State University, he wrestled in the 174 pounds weight category. Nathan was an All-American and finished his Oregon State career with an 85-42 record.[2]

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 strait 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 27th 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.[3]

Coy has since been released from the promotion.[4]

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[5]

Personal life

Coy is married to his wife Cristina and has one daughter and one son. He is a member of the infamous WWB.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 14–5 Adam McDonough KO (punch) Bellator 116 April 11, 2014 2 0:30 Temecula, California, United States Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Semifinals
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–4 Paul Bradley Decision (unanimous) Bellator 112 March 14, 2014 3 5:00 Hammond, Indiana Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinals
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–4 Andy Uhrich Decision (unanimous) Bellator 101 September 27, 2013 3 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–4 Kevin Nowaczyk Decision (unanimous) Hoosier Fight Club 14 February 9, 2013 3 5:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–4 Ryan McGillivray TKO (doctor's stoppage) MFC 33 May 4, 2012 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Won the MFC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–4 Dhiego Lima Decision (unanimous) MFC 32 January 27, 2012 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–4 Patrick Mikesz Decision (unanimous) Warrior-1 MMA 7 - Reloaded October 15, 2011 3 5:00 Coral Gables, Florida, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–4 Nate Moore KO (punches) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg January 29, 2011 2 0:25 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–3 Tyron Woodley Decision (split) ShoMMA 8: Lindland vs. Casey May 21, 2010 3 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–2 Travis Bush Submission (strikes) Sportfight 27 - Wild Card March 12, 2010 1 0:16 Grande Ronde, Oregon, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–2 Chris Albandia Submission (arm-triangle choke) Raw Power MMA 1 December 10, 2009 1 3:00 Bahrain
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–2 JT Taylor TKO (strikes) CageSport 6 July 25, 2009 1 3:39 Tacoma, Washington, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–2 Paul Bradley Decision (split) World Cagefighting Alliance: Pure Combat February 6, 2009 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 5–1 Brian Foster Submission (kimura) Pro Battle MMA - Immediate Impact October 4, 2008 1 4:08 Springdale, Arkansas, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Mike Pierce Decision (unanimous) SportFight 23: Heated Rivals June 20, 2008 5 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States Won SF Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Jerrod Jones Submission (strikes) SportFight 22: Re-Awakening April 18, 2008 2 2:37 Portland, Oregon, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Dave Courchaine TKO (punches) Strikeforce: At The Dome February 23, 2008 1 0:46 Tacoma, Washington, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Rick Story Decision (unanimous) SportFight 21: Seasons Beatings December 22, 2007 3 5:00 Portland, Oregon, United States
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Aaron Emerson Submission SportFight 20: Homecoming October 27, 2007 2 N/A Portland, Oregon, United States MMA Debut

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Nathan Coy".
  2. ↑ http://oregonstate.edu/wrestling/02/02-ncaa.htm
  3. ↑ "Bellator 116 results: play-by-play & updates". sherdog.com. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Ex-title challengers Eric Prindle, Anthony Leone, among 19 fighters released by Bellator". sherdog.com. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  5. ↑ "TUF 21 ATT vs Blackzilians". Retrieved 2014-01-28.

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