Nathan Coy

Nathan David Coy (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.

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.

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.

On February 11, 2020, news surfaced that Coy was released from the promotion.

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 Loss

Zak Cummings Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Jonavin Webb Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs. Cowboy

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Loss

Danny Roberts Technical Submission (triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs. VanZant

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Adam McDonough TKO (punch) Bellator 116

Temecula, California, United States Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. Win

Paul Bradley Decision (unanimous) Bellator 112

Hammond, Indiana, United States Bellator Season 10 Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. Win

Andy Uhrich Decision (unanimous) Bellator 101

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Kevin Nowaczyk Decision (unanimous) Hoosier Fight Club 14

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States Win

Ryan McGillivray TKO (doctor stoppage) MFC 33

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Dhiego Lima Decision (unanimous) MFC 32

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Win

Patrick Mikesz Decision (unanimous) Warrior-1 MMA 7: Reloaded

Coral Gables, Florida, United States Loss

Nate Moore KO (punches) Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Cyborg

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Loss

Tyron Woodley Decision (split) Strikeforce Challengers: Lindland vs. Casey

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Travis Bush Submission (punches) Sportfight 27: Wild Card

Grande Ronde, Oregon, United States Win

Chris Albandia Submission (arm-triangle choke) Raw Power MMA 1

Sanabis, Bahrain Win

JT Taylor TKO (punches) CageSport 6

Tacoma, Washington, United States Loss

Paul Bradley Decision (split) World Cagefighting Alliance: Pure Combat

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Brian Foster Submission (kimura) Pro Battle MMA: Immediate Impact

Springdale, Arkansas, United States Win

Mike Pierce Decision (unanimous) SportFight 23: Heated Rivals

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Jerrod Jones Submission (punches) SportFight 22: Re-Awakening

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Dave Courchaine TKO (punches) Strikeforce: At The Dome

Tacoma, Washington, United States Win

Rick Story Decision (unanimous) SportFight 21: Seasons Beatings

Portland, Oregon, United States Win

Aaron Emerson Submission SportFight 20: Homecoming

Portland, Oregon, United States Mixed martial arts exhibition record Win

Valdir Araújo Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 21 June 24, 2015 (airdate)

Boca Raton, Florida, United States Loss

Vicente Luque Submission (anaconda choke) The Ultimate Fighter 21 June 3, 2015 (airdate)

Boca Raton, Florida, United States