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Olivier Aubin-Mercier

Olivier Aubin-Mercier (French: [ɔlivje obɛ̃ mɛʁsje]; born February 23, 1989) is a Canadian retired mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight division. Competing since 2011 to 2023, Aubin-Mercier competed for the Professional Fighters League, where he won the 2022 and 2023 PFL Lightweight Championship and as well a 12 bout stint in the UFC where he appeared on The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia.

Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Born (1989-02-23) February 23, 1989 (age 35)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Other namesThe Canadian Gangster
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight156 lb (71 kg; 11 st 2 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Welterweight
Reach71 in (180 cm)[1]
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofMontreal, Quebec, Canada
TeamH2O MMA
Tristar Gym
RankBlack belt in Judo[2]
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2]
Blue belt in Taekwondo[2]
Years active2011–2023
Mixed martial arts record
Total26
Wins21
By knockout4
By submission8
By decision9
Losses5
By decision5
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

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Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Aubin-Mercier began learning judo from a young age and was talented, earning a black belt, and was a two-time junior national champion as well as a three time senior national medalist. In addition, Aubin-Mercier also competed for the adult national Canadian team. Aubin-Mercier attended CEGEP for two years studying Multimedia.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

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Aubin-Mercier made his professional debut in 2011 and competed in regional promotions across Quebec. He compiled a record of 4 - 0, finishing all of his opponents by submission in the first round before auditioning for The Ultimate Fighter.[3]

The Ultimate Fighter: Nations

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In December 2013, it was announced that Aubin-Mercier would be a cast member on The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia, representing Canada at welterweight.[4]

Over the course of the show, Aubin-Mercier first defeated Jake Matthews in the quarterfinals via unanimous decision.[5] In the semifinals, Aubin-Mercier went on to defeat Richard Walsh via submission (rear-naked choke) to reach the finals.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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Aubin-Mercier made his official debut facing fellow castmate Chad Laprise in the welterweight finals on April 16, 2014 The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale.[7] Laprise won the fight via split decision.[8]

Aubin-Mercier faced Jake Lindsey in a lightweight bout on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54.[9] Aubin-Mercier won the bout via submission in the second round, which also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.[10][11]

Aubin-Mercier faced David Michaud on April 25, 2015, at UFC 186.[12] He won the fight via submission in the third round.[13]

Aubin-Mercier was expected to face Chris Wade on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74.[14] However, Wade pulled out of the bout in late July after sustaining an injury and was replaced by Tony Sims.[15] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[16]

Aubin-Mercier faced Carlos Diego Ferreira on January 30, 2016, at UFC on Fox 18.[17] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[18]

Aubin-Mercier next faced Thibault Gouti on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89.[19] He won the fight via submission in the third round.[20]

Aubin Mercier faced Drew Dober on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206.[21] He won the fight via submission in the second round.[22]

Aubin-Mercier was expected to face Leonardo Santos on June 3, 2017, at UFC 212.[23] However the bout was scrapped on May 18 as both fighters were removed from the card.[24]

Aubin-Mercier faced Anthony Rocco Martin on September 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 116.[25] He won the back-and-forth fight via split decision.[26]

Aubin-Mercier was scheduled to face Gilbert Burns on February 24, 2018, at UFC on Fox 28.[27] However, on February 21, 2018, the bout was scrapped as promotional medical officials deemed Burns would be unsafe to meet lightweight upper limit of 156 Ibs limit upon his arrival at the fight week.[28]

Aubin-Mercier faced Evan Dunham on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223.[29] He won the fight by TKO in the first round.[30] This win earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.[31]

Aubin-Mercier faced Alexander Hernandez on July 28, 2018, at UFC on Fox 30.[32] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[33]

The bout with Gilbert Burns eventually took place on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231.[34] Aubin-Mercier lost the fight via unanimous decision.[35]

As the last fight of his prevailing contract, Aubin-Mercier faced Arman Tsarukyan on July 27, 2019, at UFC 240.[36][37] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[38]

Professional Fighters League

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It was announced on early March, 2020, that Aubin-Mercier signed with Professional Fighters League.[37]

2021 season

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Aubin-Mercier was expected to make his PFL debut against Joilton Lutterbach on April 23, 2021, at PFL 1.[39] However, in March, he pulled out of the bout due to injury.[40]

Aubin-Mercier faced Marcin Held at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021.[41] He won the fight via unanimous decision, earning his first victory in the promotion.[42]

Aubin-Mercier was scheduled to face Natan Schulte on August 13, 2021, at PFL 7.[43] However on August 4, it was announced that Schulte had to pull out of the matchup and was replaced by Darrell Horcher.[44] At weigh-ins, Horcher weighed in at 159.25 pounds, missing weight by 3.25 pounds. The bout proceeded at catchweight and he was fined 20% of his purse, which went to Aubin-Mercier who won the bout via unanimous decision.[45][46]

2022 season

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Aubin-Mercier faced Natan Schulte on April 23, 2022, at PFL 1.[47] He won the close bout via split decision.[48]

Aubin-Mercier faced 2021 PFL Lightweight Champion Raush Manfio on June 17, 2022, at PFL 4.[49] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[50]

Aubin-Mercier faced Alex Martinez in the Semifinals off the Lightweight tournament on August 5, 2022, at PFL 7.[51] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[52]

Aubin-Mercier faced Stevie Ray in the finals of the Lightweight tournament on November 25, 2022, at PFL 10.[53] Aubin-Mercier won the fight by knockout in the second round and won the 2022 PFL Lightweight Tournament.[54]

2023 season

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Aubin-Mercier started off the 2023 season against Shane Burgos on April 14, 2023, at PFL 3.[55] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[56]

Aubin-Mercier faced debutant Anthony Romero on June 23, 2023 at PFL 6.[57] He won the fight via knee knockout in the third round.[58]

In the semi-finals, Aubin-Mercier faced Bruno Miranda at PFL 9 on August 23, 2023.[59] He won the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the second round.[60]

In the final, Aubin-Mercier faced Clay Collard on November 24, 2023 at PFL 10.[61] He won the bout by unanimous decision to win his second Lightweight tournament.[62]

After the win, Aubin-Mercier announced his retirement from MMA.[63]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
26 matches 21 wins 5 losses
By knockout 4 0
By submission 8 0
By decision 9 5
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 21–5 Clay Collard Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2023) November 24, 2023 5 5:00 Washington, D.C., United States Won the 2023 PFL Lightweight Tournament.
Win 20–5 Bruno Miranda TKO (punches) PFL 9 (2023) August 23, 2023 2 4:41 New York City, New York, United States 2023 PFL Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 19–5 Anthony Romero KO (knee) PFL 6 (2023) June 23, 2023 3 0:28 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 18–5 Shane Burgos Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2023) April 14, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 17–5 Stevie Ray KO (punch) PFL 10 (2022) November 25, 2022 2 4:40 New York City, New York, United States Won the 2022 PFL Lightweight Tournament.
Win 16–5 Alex Martinez Decision (unanimous) PFL 7 (2022) August 5, 2022 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States 2022 PFL Lightweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 15–5 Raush Manfio Decision (unanimous) PFL 4 (2022) June 17, 2022 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 14–5 Natan Schulte Decision (split) PFL 1 (2022) April 20, 2022 3 5:00 Arlington, Texas, United States
Win 13–5 Darrell Horcher Decision (unanimous) PFL 7 (2021) August 13, 2021 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States Catchweight (159.25 lb) bout; Horcher missed weight.
Win 12–5 Marcin Held Decision (unanimous) PFL 4 (2021) June 10, 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 11–5 Arman Tsarukyan Decision (unanimous) UFC 240 July 27, 2019 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss 11–4 Gilbert Burns Decision (unanimous) UFC 231 December 8, 2018 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Loss 11–3 Alexander Hernandez Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Alvarez vs. Poirier 2 July 28, 2018 3 5:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Win 11–2 Evan Dunham TKO (knee and punches) UFC 223 April 7, 2018 1 0:53 Brooklyn, New York, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 10–2 Anthony Rocco Martin Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch September 16, 2017 3 5:00 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 9–2 Drew Dober Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 206 December 10, 2016 2 2:57 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 8–2 Thibault Gouti Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson June 18, 2016 3 2:28 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loss 7–2 Carlos Diego Ferreira Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Bader January 30, 2016 3 5:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Win 7–1 Tony Sims Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Oliveira August 23, 2015 3 5:00 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Win 6–1 David Michaud Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 186 April 25, 2015 3 3:24 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 5–1 Jake Lindsey Submission (inverted triangle kimura) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine October 4, 2014 2 3:22 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Return to Lightweight. Performance of the Night.
Loss 4–1 Chad Laprise Decision (split) The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy April 16, 2014 3 5:00 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Lost The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia Welterweight Tournament.
Win 4–0 Jason Meisel Submission (rear-naked choke) Challenge MMA 22 August 17, 2013 1 1:38 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 3–0 Jordan Jewell Submission (rear-naked choke) Slamm 1 November 30, 2012 1 1:53 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 2–0 Daniel Ireland Submission (rear-naked choke) Ringside MMA 13 March 17, 2012 1 1:10 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Win 1–0 Teoscar Hernandez Submission (rear-naked choke) Ringside MMA 12 October 21, 2011 1 0:58 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

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Professional record breakdown
2 matches 2 wins 0 losses
By submission 1 0
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 2–0 Richard Walsh Submission (rear-naked choke) The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia April 2, 2014 (airdate) 1 N/A Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Semifinals.
Win 1–0 Jake Matthews Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia February 27, 2014 (airdate) 2 5:00 Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Quarterfinals.

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See also

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