Introduction
Nathan David 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.
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.
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 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.
Coy has since been released from the promotion.
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.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Coy faced Danny Roberts on December 10, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 80, replacing an injured Michael Graves. He lost the fight via technical submission in the first round.
Coy next faced Jonavin Webb on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Coy faced Zak Cummings on April 15, 2017 at UFC on Fox 24. He lost the fight via technical submission due to a guillotine choke in the first round.
Personal life
Coy is married to his wife Cristina and has one daughter and one son.
Championships and accomplishments
- Maximum Fighting Championship
- MFC Welterweight Championship (One time, Current)
- SportFight MMA
- SportFight Welterweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 22 matches | 15 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 2 |
| By submission | 4 | 3 |
| By decision | 8 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 15–7 | Zak Cummings | Technical Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis | 000000002017-04-09-0000April 9, 2017 | 1 | 4:21 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 15–6 | Jonavin Webb | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy | 000000002016-02-21-0000February 21, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 14–6 | Danny Roberts | Technical Submission (triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant | 000000002015-12-10-0000December 10, 2015 | 1 | 2:46 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5 | Adam McDonough | TKO (punch) | Bellator 116 | 000000002014-04-11-0000April 11, 2014 | 2 | 0:30 | Temecula, California, United States | Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. |
| Win | 14–4 | Paul Bradley | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 112 | 000000002014-03-14-0000March 14, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 13–4 | Andy Uhrich | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 101 | 000000002013-09-27-0000September 27, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 12–4 | Kevin Nowaczyk | Decision (unanimous) | Hoosier Fight Club 14 | 000000002013-02-09-0000February 9, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Ryan McGillivray | TKO (doctor stoppage) | MFC 33 | 000000002012-05-04-0000May 4, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | Won the MFC Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–4 | Dhiego Lima | Decision (unanimous) | MFC 32 | 000000002012-01-27-0000January 27, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 9–4 | Patrick Mikesz | Decision (unanimous) | Warrior-1 MMA 7 - Reloaded | 000000002011-10-15-0000October 15, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 8–4 | Nate Moore | KO (punches) | Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg | 000000002011-01-29-0000January 29, 2011 | 2 | 0:25 | Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
| Loss | 8–3 | Tyron Woodley | Decision (split) | Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey | 000000002010-05-21-0000May 21, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Travis Bush | Submission (punches) | Sportfight 27 - Wild Card | 000000002010-03-12-0000March 12, 2010 | 1 | 0:16 | Grande Ronde, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Chris Albandia | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Raw Power MMA 1 | 000000002009-12-10-0000December 10, 2009 | 1 | 3:00 | Sanabis, Bahrain | |
| Win | 6–2 | JT Taylor | TKO (punches) | CageSport 6 | 000000002009-07-25-0000July 25, 2009 | 1 | 3:39 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Paul Bradley | Decision (split) | World Cagefighting Alliance: Pure Combat | 000000002009-02-06-0000February 6, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Brian Foster | Submission (kimura) | Pro Battle MMA - Immediate Impact | 000000002008-10-04-0000October 4, 2008 | 1 | 4:08 | Springdale, Arkansas, United States | |
| Win | 5–0 | Mike Pierce | Decision (unanimous) | SportFight 23: Heated Rivals | 000000002008-06-20-0000June 20, 2008 | 5 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | Won the SportFight Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–0 | Jerrod Jones | Submission (punches) | SportFight 22: Re-Awakening | 000000002008-04-18-0000April 18, 2008 | 2 | 2:37 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Dave Courchaine | TKO (punches) | Strikeforce: At The Dome | 000000002008-02-23-0000February 23, 2008 | 1 | 0:46 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Rick Story | Decision (unanimous) | SportFight 21: Seasons Beatings | 000000002007-12-22-0000December 22, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Portland, Oregon, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Aaron Emerson | Submission | SportFight 20: Homecoming | 000000002007-10-27-0000October 27, 2007 | 2 | N/A | Portland, Oregon, United States |
Mixed martial arts exhibition record
| Exhibition record breakdown | ||
| 2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–1 | Valdir Araújo | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 21 | June 24, 2015 (airdate) | 2 | 5:00 | Boca Raton, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Vicente Luque | Submission (anaconda choke) | The Ultimate Fighter 21 | June 3, 2015 (airdate) | 3 | 2:26 | Boca Raton, Florida, United States |