Olivier aubin mercier sherdog mma

Olivier Aubin-Mercierdid what most fighters could not: He walked away at the top of his game and on his own terms.

The two-time Professional Fighters Leaguelightweight champion announced his retirement from mixed martial arts in November, doing so with a pair of million-dollar pursues in tow. Aubin-Mercier made his debut with a 58-second submission of Guy Poulinat a Ringside MMA event on Oct. 21, 2011 and compiled a 21-5 record as a pro. All five of his losses resulted in decisions and took place across his 12 appearances in the Ultimate Fighting Championshipbetween April 2014 and July 2019. Aubin-Mercier signed with the PFL after parting ways with the UFC and proceeded to rattle off 10 consecutive victories before calling it a career.

With Aubin-Mercier’s exploits now in the rearview mirror, a look at five of the many moments that have come to define him:

1. Short of Expectations

Adrenaline Training Center export Chad Laprisecalled up on sharp punching combinations, stout leg kicks, nifty footwork and excellent defensive grappling in “The Ultimate Fighter Nations” welterweight final, where he was awarded a split decision over Aubin-Mercier on April 16, 2014 at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec. Judges Sal D’Amato and David Therien struck 30-27 a

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