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) |
Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
Division | Lightweight |
Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm) |
Fighting out of | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Team | H2O MMA Tristar Gym |
Rank | Black belt in Judo Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Blue belt in Taekwondo |
Years active | 2011-present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 11 |
Wins | 9 |
By submission | 8 |
By decision | 1 |
Losses | 2 |
By decision | 2 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
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.
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.
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.
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.