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Olivier Aubin-Mercier (French: [ɔlivje obɛ̃ mɛʁsje]; 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.
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.
Over the course of the show, Aubin-Mercier first defeated Jake Matthews in the quarterfinals via unanimous decision. In the semifinals, Aubin-Mercier went on to defeat Richard Walsh via submission (rear-naked choke) to reach the finals.
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. Laprise won the fight via split decision.
Aubin-Mercier faced Jake Lindsey in a lighweight bout on October 4, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 54. Aubin-Mercier won the bout via submission in the second round, which also earned him a Performance of the Night bonus.
Aubin-Mercier faced David Michaud on April 25, 2015 at UFC 186. He won the fight via submission in the third round.
Aubin-Mercier was expected to face Chris Wade on August 23, 2015 at UFC Fight Night 74. However, Wade pulled out of the bout in late July after sustaining an injury and was replaced by Tony Sims. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Aubin-Mercier faced Carlos Diego Ferreira on January 30, 2016 at UFC on Fox 18. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Aubin-Mercier next faced Thibault Gouti on June 18, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 89. He won the fight via submission in the third round.
Aubin Mercier faced Drew Dober on December 10, 2016 at UFC 206. He won the fight via submission in the second round.
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 11 matches | 9 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
| 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 | 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 |