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

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. Wheeler currently holds a professional record of 15–5.

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. In his second fight in the promotion, Wheeler faced Del Hawkins at

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on February 13, 2008. He won the fight via flying armbar submission. After a one-year hiatus, Wheeler returned to WEC and a decision to

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at WEC 43 on October 10, 2009. Wheeler then faced

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on January 10, 2010 at WEC 46, losing via unanimous decision. The bout earned ''Fight of the Night'' honors.

Championships and accomplishments

** Fight of the Night (One time) vs.

Mixed martial arts record

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wheeler, Coty American male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists from New Mexico Living people Sportspeople from New Mexico 1978 births