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Olivier Aubin-Mercier just competed at the 2023 PFL World Champions, defeating Clay Collard by unanimous decision to win a second straight lightweight title and another million dollars.
That win and fight will be the final ones of Aubin-Mercier’s career, as the fighter has taken to Instagram to announce his retirement:
Feeling incredibly grateful today as I hang up my gloves, I must give a massive shout-out to @pflmma . PFL believed in me. They recognized a fighter in a kid from Quebec who just wouldn’t quit. It has been an honor to step into the cage under their banner.
As I move on from competition, I hope that the path I've trodden serves as an invitation to other Quebecois fighters. May you find in the PFL the same support, the same faith, and the same opportunities to showcase our Québécois tenacity.
To everyone behind the scenes who has been part of this journey—merci from the bottom of my heart. I had so much fun with you guys, even though I was probably a massive douchebag during those fight weeks. It's been the fight of a lifetime. Here's to the next round, whatever it may be!
PFL, you've been the corner team everyone deserves. Merci pour tout.
Aubin-Mercier earned a 21-5-0 record as a professional MMA fighter, earning notable wins over Jake Lindsey, David Michaud, Thibault Gouti, Drew Dober, Anthony Rocco Martin, Evan Dunham, Marcin Held, Natan Schulte, Raush Manfio, Steven Ray, Shane Burgos and the aforementioned Collard.
