Education
Nathan was an All-American and finished his Oregon State career with an 85-42 record.
Nathan was an All-American and finished his Oregon State career with an 85-42 record.
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. A former wrestling star for Oregon State University, he wrestled in the 174 pounds weight category.
In the beginning of his Mobile Marketing Association 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 versus
Casey, but lost by split decision.
His next fight for Strikeforce was scheduled to be against Nate Moore at ShoMMA 13: Woodley versus Saffiedine. The fight instead took place at Strikeforce: Diaz versus Cyborg which Coy lost via KO in the second round.
Maximum Fighting Championship
Bellator Mobile Marketing Association
Coy made his debut with Bellator Mobile Marketing Association in September 2013 where he defeated Andy Uhrich.
In March 2014, he entered into the Bellator Season 10 Welterweight tournament. 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 versus
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 faced Jonavin Webb on February 21, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 83.
Maximum Fighting Championship
MFC Welterweight Championship (One time, Current)
SportFight Mobile Marketing Association
SportFight Welterweight Championship (One time).
He is currently the MFC welterweight Champion and a free agent. 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. He faced Paul Bradley in the opening round on March 14, 2014 at Bellator 112 and won the fight via unanimous decision. He won the fight via unanimous decision.