Coty Wheeler

Coty Wheeler (October 11, 1978) is an American mixed martial artist, who is perhaps best known for his four fight stint with now-defunct promotion World Extreme Cagefighting. Wheeler currently holds a professional record of 15–5.

Coty Wheeler
Born (1978-11-10) November 10, 1978
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Other namesThe Ox
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Reach69.0 in (175 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofMescalero, New Mexico
Years active2005–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total19
Wins15
By knockout3
By submission11
By decision1
Losses4
By knockout2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

World Extreme Cagefighting

Wheeler made his WEC debut on September 5, 2007, facing Ian McCall at WEC 30. He lost the fight via third-round TKO.[2] In his second fight in the promotion, Wheeler faced Del Hawkins at WEC 32 on February 13, 2008.[3] He won the fight via flying armbar submission.

After a one-year hiatus, Wheeler returned to WEC and a decision to Charlie Valencia at WEC 43 on October 10, 2009.[4] Wheeler then faced Will Campuzano on January 10, 2010, at WEC 46, losing via unanimous decision.[5] The bout earned Fight of the Night honors.[6]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
20 matches 15 wins 5 losses
By knockout 3 2
By submission 11 1
By decision 1 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 15–5 Roberto Otero Submission (rear-naked choke) MWC 4 - Mescalero Warrior Challenge 4 January 16, 2013 1 2:51 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
Loss 14–5 Freddie Lux Submission (rear-naked choke) MWC 2 - Mescalero Warrior Challenge 2 May 12, 2012 1 4:28 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
Loss 14–4 Jens Pulver TKO (punches) MMA Fight Pit: Genesis August 13, 2011 2 1:59 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 14–3 Michael Chupa Submission (guillotine choke) Mescalero Warrior Challenge February 26, 2011 2 0:16 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
Win 13–3 Ray Robinson TKO (punches) Jackson's MMA Series 2 September 4, 2010 2 1:51 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss 12–3 Will Campuzano Decision (unanimous) WEC 46 January 10, 2010 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States Fight of the Night.
Loss 12–2 Charlie Valencia Decision (unanimous) WEC 43 October 10, 2009 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win 12–1 Jasper Church TKO (punches) KOTC: New Breed March 7, 2009 1 0:28 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
Win 11–1 Ryan Axtel Submission (armbar) FW 16 - International November 1, 2008 1 1:10 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 10–1 Brandon Presnell Submission (guillotine choke) BATB - Brawl at the Beach July 18, 2008 1 1:15 Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
Win 9–1 Del Hawkins Submission (flying armbar) WEC 32: Condit vs. Prater February 13, 2008 2 1:54 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Loss 8–1 Ian McCall TKO (punches) WEC 30 September 5, 2007 3 4:34 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–0 Cody Bell Submission (triangle choke) FW 15 - Rumble at Rt. 66 Casino July 28, 2007 1 1:55 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 7–0 Jeremy Kearby Submission (kneebar) FW 14 - Cinco de Whoop Ass May 5, 2007 1 N/A Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 6–0 Cesar Rodriguez Submission (armbar) FW 13 - Fightworld 13 April 7, 2007 1 N/A Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 5–0 Justin Thrift Decision (unanimous) UWC 2 - Ultimate Warrior Challenge February 2, 2007 3 N/A Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win 4–0 Anthony Grisato Submission (guillotine choke) FW 12 - Fightworld 12 November 25, 2006 1 2:03 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 3–0 Vincent Ramos Submission ROF 25 - Overdrive July 29, 2006 1 1:52 Vail, Colorado, United States
Win 2–0 Robert Baker Submission Fightworld 7 November 26, 2005 1 3:28 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 1–0 Adam Bonilla TKO (punches) Fightworld 6 September 17, 2005 3 2:22 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

References

  1. "Coty Wheeler's Profile". tapology.com. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  2. "WEC 30: Ian McCall vs. Coty Wheeler". tapology.com. September 5, 2007.
  3. "WEC announces full card for Feb. 13 event". mmajunkie.com. January 16, 2008.
  4. "WEC 43: Cerrone vs. Henderson on October 10 in San Antonio, Texas". MMAFrenzy.com. 2009-01-02. Retrieved 2009-08-29.
  5. "WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson results". wec.tv. 2010-01-11. Archived from the original on 2010-01-13. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
  6. "WEC 46 bonuses: Campuzano, Wheeler and Faber each earn $10K". mmajunkie.com. 2010-01-11.
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