November 2, 2024

Tony Martin vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier added to UFC Fight Night 116

A lightweight matchup has been added to UFC Fight Night 116.

Tony Martin will take on Olivier Aubin-Mercier on Sept. 17 in Pittsburgh, the UFC announced Tuesday.

Fighting out of St. Cloud, Minn., Martin (12-3) has won three straight bouts and four out of his past five. His most recent victory was a unanimous decision over Johnny Case on June 25 in Oklahoma City.

Aubin-Mercier takes an 11-2 record into the bout. The Tristar competitor out of Montreal and former TUF: Nations finalist has won two straight and five out of six. His last fight was a second-round submission of Drew Dober at UFC 206.

UFC Fight Night 116 will be headlined by former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockholdvs. former World Series of Fighting champ David Branch.

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