Olivier Aubin-Mercier

Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Born (1989-02-23) February 23, 1989
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Other names The Quebec Kid
Nationality Canadian
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
Division Lightweight
Reach 70.0 in (178 cm)[2]
Fighting out of Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Team H2O MMA
Tristar Gym
Rank Black belt in Judo[3]
Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[3]
Blue belt in Taekwondo[3]
Years active 2011-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 10
Wins 8
By submission 7
By decision 1
Losses 2
By decision 2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Olivier Aubin-Mercier (born February 23, 1989) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division. Aubin-Mercier is currently signed with the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Aubin-Mercier made his professional debut in 2011 competing as a welterweight 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.[4]

The Ultimate Fighter: Nations

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.[5]

Over the course of the show, Aubin-Mercier first defeated Jake Matthews in the quarterfinals via unanimous decision.[6] In the semifinals, Aubin-Mercier went on to defeat Richard Walsh via submission (rear-naked choke) to reach the finals.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Aubin-Mercier made his official debut facing fellow castmate Chad Laprise in the welterweight finals on April 16, 2014 The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale.[8] Laprise won the fight via split decision.[9]

Aubin-Mercier faced Jake Lindsey in a lighweight bout on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54.[10] Aubin-Mercier won the bout via submission in the second round, which also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.[11][12]

Aubin-Mercier faced David Michaud on April 25, 2015 at UFC 186.[13] He won the fight via submission in the third round.[14]

Aubin-Mercier was expected to face Chris Wade on August 23, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 74.[15] However, Wade pulled out of the bout in late July after sustaining an injury and was replaced by Tony Sims.[16] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Aubin-Mercier faced Carlos Diego Ferreira on January 30, 2016 at UFC on Fox 18.[18] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[19]

Aubin-Mercier next faced Thibault Gouti on June 18, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 89.[20] He won the fight via submission in the third round.[21]

Aubin Mercier is expected to Drew Dober on December 10, 2016 at UFC 206.[22]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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 Lightweight debut. 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 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 Guy Poulin Submission (rear-naked choke) Ringside MMA 12 October 21, 2011 1 0:58 Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Mixed martial arts exhibition record

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 Semi-finals
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 Quarter-finals

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Holloway vs. Oliveira". UFC.com. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night MacDonald vs. Saffiedine". UFC.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Olivier Aubin-Mercier - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Patrick Cote pumped to lead Team Canada in The Ultimate Fighter". Torontosun.com. September 25, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  5. ↑ Zane Simon (December 3, 2013). "Report: TUF Nations cast announced". bloodyelbow.com.
  6. ↑ Mike Bohn (February 26, 2014). "Episode No. 7 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia'". mmajunkie.com.
  7. ↑ Mike Bohn (April 2, 2014). "Episode No. 12 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia'". mmajunkie.com.
  8. ↑ Staff (2014-04-10). "With Laprise-Aubin Mercier, Theodorou-Westcott finals, TUF Nations Finale lineup set". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
  9. ↑ Dave Doyle (2014-04-16). "TUF Nations Finale results: Chad Laprise decisions Olivier Aubin-Mercier". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
  10. ↑ Staff (2014-08-14). "UFC Fight Night 54 adds six bouts". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
  11. ↑ Josh Sanchez (2014-10-04). "UFC Fight Night 54 results: Olivier Aubin-Mercier submits Jake Lindsey for fist UFC win". fansided.com. Retrieved 2014-10-04.
  12. ↑ Staff (2014-10-05). "UFC Fight Night 54 bonuses: MacDonald, Aubin-Mercier, Kelades, Holohan win $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
  13. ↑ Guilherme Cruz (2015-01-17). "Michael Bisping vs. C.B. Dollaway among latest additions to UFC 186 card in Montreal". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
  14. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-04-25). "UFC 186 results: Olivier Aubin-Mercier taps gritty David Michaud in third round". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-25.
  15. ↑ Top MMA News Staff (2015-07-20). "Aubin-Mercier To Wade Into UFC Saskatoon Fight". TopMMANews.com. Retrieved 2015-07-20.
  16. ↑ Staff (2015-07-30). "Chris Wade out of UFC Fight Night 74, Tony Sims steps up to meet Olivier Aubin-Mercier". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
  17. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-08-23). "UFC Fight Night 74 results: Olivier Aubin-Mercier grinds out Tony Sims for decision win". mmajunkie.com.com. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
  18. ↑ Staff (2015-12-23). "UFC on FOX 18 gets two new bouts, one injury replacement". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
  19. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2016-01-30). "Carlos Diego Ferreira takes decision over Olivier Aubin-Mercier". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
  20. ↑ Staff (2016-03-29). "Multiple fight bookings made official for UFC Fight Night 89". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
  21. ↑ Ben Fowlkes (2016-06-18). "UFC Fight Night 89 results: Olivier Aubin-Mercier finishes Thibault Gouti with third-round choke". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-06-18.
  22. ↑ Staff (2015-10-05). "Light heavyweight champ Daniel Cormier defends title at UFC 206 in Toronto vs. Anthony Johnson". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-10-05.

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