Olivier Aubin-Mercier announced his apparent retirement from mixed martial arts following his title win in the Professional Fighters League (PFL). The Canadian fighter captured the PFL Lightweight Championship with a victory over Clay Collard in the 2023 PFL Championship on Friday night in Washington, D.C.
In an interview with MMA Junkie, Aubin-Mercier expressed a sense of emotional detachment from the sport, saying, “It feels like it’s just a normal day for me.” Despite his unexpected feelings, Aubin-Mercier emphasized that his retirement isn’t a definitive “never again,” leaving open the possibility of returning to the cage.
Aubin-Mercier’s triumph marks his second consecutive season title, but the 34-year-old fighter believes that this championship might be the last time he steps into the cage as a professional mixed martial artist. Though he hints at a potential comeback, Aubin-Mercier insists that he will take at least a year off to evaluate his future in the sport.
For a comprehensive report of the 2023 PFL Championship and Aubin-Mercier’s victory, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub.
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