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Biography
Mickaël Lebout (born August 16, 1987) is a French mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. A professional since 2011, he has competed in the UFC, M-1 Global, and Cage Warriors.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Lebout racked a 13–3 record in the European circuit, claiming PLMMA Welterweight Championship in the process.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Lebout signed with the UFC to replace the injured Gasan Umalatov on short notice, and faced Sérgio Moraes at UFC Fight Night 64 on April 11, 2015. Lebout lost the bout via unanimous decision.
He was scheduled to make his sophomore appearance against Jake Matthews at UFC Fight Night 72 on July 18, 2015. However, Matthews withdrew from the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Teemu Packalén. Lebout won the fight via unanimous decision.
Next he faced Stevie Ray at UFC Fight Night 76 on October 24, 2015, losing the bout via unanimous decision. Subsequently, he was released from the promotion.
Post-UFC career
After the release, Lebout returned to the European circuit, amassing a record of 2–2–1 before taking on Ryan Scope for the vacant BAMMA World Lightweight Championship at BAMMA 33 on December 15, 2017. He lost the fight via split decision.
M-1 Global
He then signed with M-1 Global, racking a record of 3–1 before challenging Roman Bogatov for the M-1 Global Lightweight Championship at M-1 Challenge 104 on August 30, 2019. He lost the bout via technical knockout stemming from an injury.
Other European circuit
After the unsuccessful title shot Lebout headlined French MMAGP event against João Bonfim on October 8, 2020. He won the bout via modified omoplata.
Despite signing with ARES FC in June 2020, Lebout was then slated to challenge Bruno Machado for the UAE Warriors Lightweight Championship at UAE Warriors 15 on January 15, 2021. However, Lebout failed to make contracted weight, thus the championship was removed from the bout. Lebout lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Lebout faced Gábor Boráros on September 11, 2021 at OKTAGON 27. He won the bout via unanimous decision.
After winning a bout against Kevin Ruart at Octofight: Volume 4 via split decision, Lebout faced Karl Amoussou on December 8, 2022 at Ares FC 10, winning the bout via unanimous decision.
Lebout faced Laureano Staropoli on April. 7, 2023 at Ares FC 14 for the AFC Interim Welterweight Championship, losing the bout via knockout in round two.
Championships and accomplishments
- PLMMA
- PLMMA Welterweight Champion (one time; former)
- One successful title defense
- PLMMA Welterweight Champion (one time; former)
Mixed martial arts record
| 39 matches | 24 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 3 |
| By submission | 8 | 0 |
| By decision | 14 | 9 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 24–12–2 (1) | Romain Debienne | Decision (unanimous) | KSW 101 | December 20, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Nanterre, France | |
| Loss | 23–12–2 (1) | Laureano Staropoli | KO (punches) | Ares FC 14 | April 7, 2023 | 2 | 0:43 | Paris, France | For the interim Ares FC Welterweight Championship. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 23–11–2 (1) | Karl Amoussou | Decision (unanimous) | Ares FC 10 | December 8, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Paris, France | |
| Win | 22–11–2 (1) | Kevin Ruart | Decision (split) | Octofight France: Volume 4 | May 7, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Marseille, France | |
| Win | 21–11–2 (1) | Gábor Boráros | Decision (unanimous) | Oktagon 27 | September 11, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Bratislava, Slovakia | |
| Loss | 20–11–2 (1) | Bruno Machado | Decision (unanimous) | UAE Warriors 15 | January 15, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Catchweight (160 lb) bout; Lebout missed weight. |
| Win | 20–10–2 (1) | João Bonfim | Submission (omoplata) | MMA Grand Prix 1 | October 8, 2020 | 1 | N/A | Paris, France | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 19–10–2 (1) | Roman Bogatov | TKO (shoulder injury) | M-1 Challenge 104 | August 30, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Orenburg, Russia | For the M-1 Global Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 19–9–2 (1) | Alik Albogachiev | Submission (rear-naked choke) | M-1 Challenge 101 | March 30, 2019 | 2 | 2:50 | Almaty, Kazakhstan | |
| Win | 18–9–2 (1) | Alexey Makhno | Decision (unanimous) | M-1 Challenge 97 | September 28, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Kazan, Russia | |
| Loss | 17–9–2 (1) | Pavel Gordeev | Decision (split) | M-1 Challenge 92 | May 24, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Win | 17–8–2 (1) | Sergey Faley | KO (punch) | M-1 Challenge 89 | March 10, 2018 | 1 | 4:53 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | |
| Loss | 16–8–2 (1) | Ryan Scope | Decision (split) | BAMMA 33 | December 15, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Newcastle, England | For the vacant BAMMA Lightweight Championship. |
| Draw | 16–7–2 (1) | Marcin Bandel | Draw (majority) | Fight Club Slam 2017 | October 7, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Leganes, Spain | |
| Win | 16–7–1 (1) | Rashad Muradov | Decision (unanimous) | Octogone: 1st Edition | May 13, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Marseille, France | |
| Win | 15–7–1 (1) | Mehdi Dakaev | Decision (unanimous) | Gladiator Fighting Arena 5 | December 9, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Rouen, France | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 14–7–1 (1) | Tim Wilde | Decision (unanimous) | Cage Warriors 78 | September 10, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Liverpool, England | |
| Loss | 14–6–1 (1) | Jessin Ayari | Decision (unanimous) | GMC 8 | April 16, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Castrop-Rauxel, Germany | Welterweight bout. |
| Loss | 14–5–1 (1) | Stevie Ray | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka | October 24, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Dublin, Ireland | |
| Win | 14–4–1 (1) | Teemu Packalén | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites | July 18, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Glasgow, Scotland | Lightweight debut. |
| Loss | 13–4–1 (1) | Sérgio Moraes | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2 | April 11, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Kraków, Poland | |
| Win | 13–3–1 (1) | Szymon Dusza | Decision (unanimous) | PLMMA 48 | February 20, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Opole, Poland | Defended the PLMMA Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–3–1 (1) | Pawel Zelazowski | Decision (unanimous) | PLMMA 41 | October 24, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Legionowo, Poland | Won the PLMMA Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 11–3–1 (1) | Davy Gallon | TKO (punches) | SHC 10 | September 20, 2014 | 2 | N/A | Geneva, Switzerland | |
| Win | 10–3–1 (1) | Albert Odzimkowski | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Pro MMA Challenge: Po Prostu Walcz! | June 27, 2014 | 1 | 4:46 | Lublin, Poland | Return to Welterweight. |
| Win | 9–3–1 (1) | Jonathan Bosuku | Submission (kneebar) | 100% Fight 22 | May 30, 2014 | 1 | 1:03 | Aubervilliers, France | Middleweight debut. |
| Win | 8–3–1 (1) | Dan Rushworth | Decision (split) | OMMAC 20 | March 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Liverpool, England | |
| Draw | 7–3–1 (1) | Johan Vänttinen | Draw (split) | Fight Festival 33 | October 5, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Loss | 7–3 (1) | Kai Puolakka | Decision (unanimous) | Cage 22 | May 11, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Vantaa, Finland | |
| Loss | 7–2 (1) | Elijah Bokelli | TKO (doctor stoppage) | 100% Fight 14 | March 16, 2013 | 2 | 0:55 | Levallois-Perret, France | |
| NC | 7–1 (1) | Nicholas Musoke | NC (judging error) | Vision FC 5 | December 1, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden | Originally a majority draw; overturned after judging decision error. |
| Win | 7–1 | Leon Kenge | Decision (split) | 100% Fight 12 | June 30, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Paris, France | |
| Loss | 6–1 | Sergei Lomonosov | Decision (unanimous) | Lions FC 2 | March 10, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Neuchâtel, Switzerland | |
| Win | 6–0 | Aron Bland | Submission (armbar) | Kombat Komplett 5 | February 18, 2012 | 1 | 1:16 | Baumholder, Germany | |
| Win | 5–0 | Maxime Maucotel | Submission (armbar) | 100% Fight: Contenders 12 | December 10, 2011 | 1 | 2:01 | Villepinte, France | Won the 100% Fight Welterweight Tournament. |
| Win | 4–0 | Damien Lapilus | Decision (unanimous) | 2 | 5:00 | 100% Fight Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. | |||
| Win | 3–0 | Yacin Daji | Submission (armbar) | 2 | 3:49 | 100% Fight Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. | |||
| Win | 2–0 | Benoit Canfora | Decision (unanimous) | Pancrace Athletic Challenge 2 | October 29, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Sarrebourg, France | |
| Win | 1–0 | Loic Marty | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 100% Fight 5 | May 28, 2011 | 1 | 3:59 | Paris, France | Welterweight debut. |
