Mickael Lebout

Mickaël Lebout (born August 16, 1987) is a French former mixed martial artist who competed in the Lightweight divisions of Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki, 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.

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

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Amin Ayoub Decision (unanimous) KSW 106

Lyon, France Win

Romain Debienne Decision (unanimous) KSW 101

Nanterre, France Loss

Laureano Staropoli KO (punches) Ares FC 14

Paris, France Win

Karl Amoussou Decision (unanimous) Ares FC 10

Paris, France Win

Kevin Ruart Decision (split) Octofight France: Volume 4

Marseille, France Win

Gábor Boráros Decision (unanimous) Oktagon 27

Bratislava, Slovakia Loss

Bruno Machado Decision (unanimous) UAE Warriors 15 |

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Win

João Bonfim Submission (omoplata) MMA Grand Prix 1 |

Paris, France Loss

Roman Bogatov TKO (shoulder injury) M-1 Challenge 104 |

Orenburg, Russia Win

Alik Albogachiev Submission (rear-naked choke) M-1 Challenge 101 |

Almaty, Kazakhstan Win

Alexey Makhno Decision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 97 |

Kazan, Russia Loss

Pavel Gordeev Decision (split) M-1 Challenge 92 |

Saint Petersburg, Russia Win

Sergey Faley KO (punch) M-1 Challenge 89 |

Saint Petersburg, Russia Loss

Ryan Scope Decision (split) BAMMA 33 |

Newcastle, England Draw

Marcin Bandel Draw (majority) Fight Club Slam 2017

Leganes, Spain Win

Rashad Muradov Decision (unanimous) Octogone: 1st Edition

Marseille, France Win

Mehdi Dakaev Decision (unanimous) Gladiator Fighting Arena 5

Rouen, France Loss

Tim Wilde Decision (unanimous) Cage Warriors 78

Liverpool, England Loss

Jessin Ayari Decision (unanimous) GMC 8

Castrop-Rauxel, Germany Loss

Stevie Ray Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka

Dublin, Ireland Win

Teemu Packalén Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites

Glasgow, Scotland Loss

Sérgio Moraes Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2

Kraków, Poland Win

Szymon Dusza Decision (unanimous) PLMMA 48

Opole, Poland Win

Pawel Zelazowski Decision (unanimous) PLMMA 41

Legionowo, Poland Win

Davy Gallon TKO (punches) SHC 10

Geneva, Switzerland Win

Albert Odzimkowski Submission (rear-naked choke) Pro MMA Challenge: Po Prostu Walcz!

Lublin, Poland Win

Jonathan Bosuku Submission (kneebar) 100% Fight 22

Aubervilliers, France Win

Dan Rushworth Decision (split) OMMAC 20

Liverpool, England Draw

Johan Vänttinen Draw (split) Fight Festival 33

Helsinki, Finland Loss

Kai Puolakka Decision (unanimous) Cage 22

Vantaa, Finland Loss

Elijah Bokelli TKO (doctor stoppage) 100% Fight 14

Levallois-Perret, France NC

Nicholas Musoke NC (judging error) Vision FC 5

Stockholm, Sweden Win

Leon Kenge Decision (split) 100% Fight 12

Paris, France Loss

Sergei Lomonosov Decision (unanimous) Lions FC 2

Neuchâtel, Switzerland Win

Aron Bland Submission (armbar) Kombat Komplett 5

Baumholder, Germany Win

Maxime Maucotel Submission (armbar)

Win

Damien Lapilus Decision (unanimous)

Win

Yacin Daji Submission (armbar)

Win

Benoit Canfora Decision (unanimous) Pancrace Athletic Challenge 2

Sarrebourg, France Win

Loic Marty Submission (rear-naked choke) 100% Fight 5

Paris, France