Ultimate Fighting Calendar
StrikeforceStrikeforce: Challengers 8
Welterweight3 rounds scheduled
Nathan Coy
United StatesNathan Coy
“Soulforce”
15-7-0
RESULT

Tyron Woodley def. Nathan Coy (Split Decision)

Split Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Tyron Woodley
United StatesTyron Woodley
“The Chosen One”
19-7-1
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Rose Garden, Portland, United States

Tyron Woodley defeated Nathan Coy by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Strikeforce: Challengers 8, held Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Rose Garden, Portland.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Nathan Coy vs Tyron Woodley?

Tyron Woodley defeated Nathan Coy by Split Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Welterweight bout of Strikeforce: Challengers 8, held Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Rose Garden, Portland.

Referee
Dave Hagen
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Nathan Coy 41%59% Tyron Woodley

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

15-7-0
Record
19-7-1
1640
Power Index rating
1705
0
Win Streak
0
48
Age
44
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'9"
175 cm
69"
175 cm
Reach
74"
188 cm
Southpaw
Stance
Orthodox
Welterweight
Weight Class
Welterweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

-
vs
Folkstyle Wrestling
Nathan Coy

No background on record

Camp American Top Team · United States

Tyron Woodley
  • 2018Black belt · BJJ · Din Thomas
  • 2005All-American · NCAA D1 · 165 lb
  • 2003All-American · NCAA D1 · 165 lb
  • 2003Champion · Big 12 Championships · 165 lb

Camp American Top Team · Coconut Creek, Florida, US

Striking Profile

3.88
SLpM
2.36
52%
Str. Acc.
48%
2.40
SApM
2.76
61%
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

3.17
TD Avg.
1.06
47%
TD Acc.
40%
50%
TD Def.
87%
0.00
Sub. Avg.
0.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Nathan Coy · 2-3
  • L
    Zak Cummings
    UFC Fight Night: Johnson vs Reis · Apr 15, 2017
    Submission · R1 · 4:21 · Welterweight
  • W
    Jonavin Webb
    UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Cowboy · Feb 21, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • L
    Danny Roberts
    UFC Fight Night: Namajunas vs VanZant · Dec 10, 2015
    Submission · R1 · 2:46 · Welterweight
  • W
    Valdir Araujo
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 · Feb 25, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
  • L
    Vicente Luque
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 21 · Feb 17, 2015
    Submission · R3 · 2:26 · Welterweight
Tyron Woodley · 0-5
  • L
    Anderson Silva
    Jake vs. Joshua · Dec 19, 2025
    TKO · R2 · 1:33
  • L
    Jake Paul
    Paul vs. Woodley 2 · Dec 18, 2021
    TKO · R6 · 2:12
  • L
    Jake Paul
    Paul vs. Woodley · Aug 29, 2021
    Split Decision
  • L
    Vicente Luque
    UFC 260: Miocic vs Ngannou 2 · Mar 27, 2021
    Submission · R1 · 3:56 · Welterweight
  • L
    Colby Covington
    UFC Fight Night: Covington vs Woodley · Sep 19, 2020
    TKO · R5 · 1:19 · Welterweight

Career Averages

Based on 3 fights · 16 fights
23.7
Avg sig. strikes
33.0
1.67
Avg takedowns
0.38
2:42
Avg control time
1:36
37
Career high strikes
61
3
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Nathan Coy
Strike target
Tyron Woodley
65%
Head
56%
27%
Body
34%
8%
Leg
11%
Nathan Coy
Strike position
Tyron Woodley
59%
Distance
51%
13%
Clinch
27%
28%
Ground
23%