Ultimate Fighter: Nations alumni Olivier Aubin-Mercier is now signed to Professional Fighters League and will compete in season three.
Ariel Helwani of ESPN is the first to report the news.
The Canada native is mostly known for his lengthy tenure in the UFC. Mercier didn’t win TUF: Nations; however, the lightweight did make a strong enough impression to get signed to the big company. Throughout his stint, the 31-year-old had strong bouts against numerous fighters such as Jake Lindsey, Evan Dunham, and Anthony Rocco Martin.
Things were looking up until July 2018 when Mercier suffered a decision loss to Alexander Hernandez and from there, the lightweight continued his losing streak by dropping bouts against Gilbert Burns and Arman Tsarukyan. Mercier was later released from the promotion in late 2019.
Now, Mercier will get a chance to showcase his skills in PFL. Despite the lightweight not leaving the UFC on better terms, Mercier is excited to join the MMA promotion. There is no word at this time as to when Aubin-Mercier will make his promotional debut or whom that will come against.