Past UFC, now PFL fighter, Olivier Aubin-Mercier aka “The Canadian Gangsta“, or just O.A.M. for short, talked to Ariel Helwani today on the MMA Hour about his recent victory over Stevie Ray to become the lightweight season winner.
In the interview talked about his relationship and experience he attained from former champion and UFC fighter Georges St.Pierre, who was there at his fight in support.
The French Canadian detailed how happy he was for him, and how he was giddy like a kid when Olivier left some strong words leaving the cage saying.
He also detailed the surprise of the knockout he got because he has never had that before, he does have 2 TKO’s but never flatlined someone,
O.A.M. gave the juicy insides we were all wondering about the pay comparison between PFL and the UFC, but also detailed that he thinks the fighters choices are the problem and not the promotions,
He also detailed the perception of life in the PFL,
When he detailed his life in the UFC in comparison, he didn’t have a good light to shine when it came to treatment,
But with the PFL he had a bright light to shine saying,
Adding that not everything is perfect on the other side of the fence,
Of all, he is most happy about his win, but he did finish off on the subject stating
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