Olivier Aubin-Mercier
| Olivier Aubin-Mercier | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 23, 1989 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Other names | The Quebec Kid |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Team |
H2O MMA Tristar Gym |
| Rank |
Black belt in Judo[2] Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] Blue belt in Taekwondo |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By submission | 6 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Olivier-Aubin-Mercier (born February 23, 1989) is an 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.[3]
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.[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
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 lighweight 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]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Performance of the Night (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 7 matches | 6 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 0 |
| By decision | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6–1 | David Michaud | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 186 | April 25, 2015 | 3 | 3:24 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |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. |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |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 final. |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4–0 | Jason Meisel | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Challenge MMA 22 | August 17, 2013 | 1 | 1:38 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3–0 | Jordan Jewell | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Slamm 1 | November 30, 2012 | 1 | 1:53 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2–0 | Daniel Ireland | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ringside MMA 13 | March 17, 2012 | 1 | 1:10 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1–0 | Guy Poulin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Ringside MMA 12 | October 21, 2011 | 1 | 0:58 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
See also
References
- ↑ "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night MacDonald vs. Saffiedine". UFC.com. Retrieved October 5, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "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.