Olivier Aubin-Mercier
Olivier Aubin-Mercier | |
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Born |
Montreal, Quebec, Canada | February 23, 1989
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
Professional record breakdown | ||
10 matches | 8 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 0 | 0 |
By submission | 7 | 0 |
By decision | 1 | 2 |
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
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 |
See also
References
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Holloway vs. Oliveira". UFC.com. Retrieved August 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night MacDonald vs. Saffiedine". UFC.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- 1 2 3 "Olivier Aubin-Mercier - Official UFC Fighter Profile". UFC.com. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ↑ "Patrick Cote pumped to lead Team Canada in The Ultimate Fighter". Torontosun.com. September 25, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
- ↑ Zane Simon (December 3, 2013). "Report: TUF Nations cast announced". bloodyelbow.com.
- ↑ Mike Bohn (February 26, 2014). "Episode No. 7 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia'". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Mike Bohn (April 2, 2014). "Episode No. 12 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia'". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Staff (2014-04-10). "With Laprise-Aubin Mercier, Theodorou-Westcott finals, TUF Nations Finale lineup set". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
- ↑ Dave Doyle (2014-04-16). "TUF Nations Finale results: Chad Laprise decisions Olivier Aubin-Mercier". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2014-04-16.
- ↑ Staff (2014-08-14). "UFC Fight Night 54 adds six bouts". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Staff (2014-10-05). "UFC Fight Night 54 bonuses: MacDonald, Aubin-Mercier, Kelades, Holohan win $50,000". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2014-10-05.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-04-25). "UFC 186 results: Olivier Aubin-Mercier taps gritty David Michaud in third round". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-25.
- ↑ Top MMA News Staff (2015-07-20). "Aubin-Mercier To Wade Into UFC Saskatoon Fight". TopMMANews.com. Retrieved 2015-07-20.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Staff (2015-12-23). "UFC on FOX 18 gets two new bouts, one injury replacement". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2016-01-30). "Carlos Diego Ferreira takes decision over Olivier Aubin-Mercier". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
- ↑ Staff (2016-03-29). "Multiple fight bookings made official for UFC Fight Night 89". themmareport.com. Retrieved 2016-03-29.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.