Mickaël Lebout
French mixed martial arts fighter
Mickaël Lebout (born August 16, 1987) is a French [ 2] 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 .[ 3]
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.[ 4] Lebout lost the bout via unanimous decision.[ 5]
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 .[ 6] Lebout won the fight via unanimous decision.[ 7]
Next he faced Stevie Ray at UFC Fight Night 76 on October 24, 2015, losing the bout via unanimous decision.[ 8] Subsequently, he was released from the promotion.[ 9]
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.[ 10]
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.[ 11]
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.[ 12] [ 13] [ 14] However, Lebout failed to make contracted weight, thus the championship was removed from the bout.[ 15] Lebout lost the fight via unanimous decision.[ 15]
Lebout faced Gábor Boráros on September 11, 2021 at OKTAGON 27. He won the bout via unanimous decision.[ 16]
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.[ 17]
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.[ 18]
Championships and accomplishments
PLMMA
PLMMA Welterweight Champion (one time; former)
One successful title defense
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
38 matches
23 wins
12 losses
By knockout
2
3
By submission
8
0
By decision
13
9
Draws
2
No contests
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Loss
23–12–2 (1)
Laureano Staropoli
KO (punches)
Ares FC 14
April 7, 2023
2
0:43
Paris , France
For the AFC Interim Welterweight Championship.
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: 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 lbs) 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 - Bogatov vs. Lebout
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 - Prikaza vs. Rakhmonov
March 30, 2019
2
2:50
Almaty , Kazakhstan
Win
18–9–2 (1)
Alexey Makhno
Decision (unanimous)
M-1 Challenge 97 - Bogatov vs. Pereira
September 28, 2018
3
5:00
Kazan , Tatarstan , Russia
Loss
17–9–2 (1)
Pavel Gordeev
Decision (split)
M-1 Challenge 92 - Kharitonov vs. Vyazigin
May 24, 2018
3
5:00
Saint Petersburg , Russia
Win
17–8–2 (1)
Sergey Faley
KO (punch)
M-1 Challenge 89 - Buchinger vs. Krasnikov
March 10, 2018
1
4:53
Saint Petersburg , Russia
Loss
16–8–2 (1)
Ryan Scope
Decision (split)
BAMMA 33: Scope vs. Lebout
December 15, 2017
3
5:00
Newcastle , England
For the vacant BAMMA World Lightweight Championship .
Draw
16–7–2 (1)
Marcin Bandel
Draw
Fight Club Slam 2017
October 7, 2017
3
5:00
Leganes , Spain
Win
16–7–1 (1)
Rashad Muradov
Decision (unanimous)
Octogone - Octogone 1
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
Loss
14–7–1 (1)
Tim Wilde
Decision (unanimous)
Cage Warriors Fighting Championship 78
September 10, 2016
3
5:00
Liverpool , Merseyside , England
Loss
14–6–1 (1)
Jessin Ayari
Decision (unanimous)
German MMA Championship 8
April 16, 2016
3
5:00
Castrop-Rauxel , North Rhine-Westphalia , Germany
Loss
14–5–1 (1)
Stevie Ray
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Holohan vs. Smolka
October 24, 2015
3
5:00
Dublin , Leinster , Ireland
Win
14–4–1 (1)
Teemu Packalén
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites
July 18, 2015
3
5:00
Glasgow , Scotland
Loss
13–4–1 (1)
Sérgio Moraes
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs. Cro Cop 2
April 11, 2015
3
5:00
Kraków , Lesser Poland , Poland
Welterweight bout
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: Just Fight!
June 27, 2014
1
4:46
Lublin , Poland
Win
9–3–1 (1)
Jonathan Bosuku
Submission (kneebar)
100% Fight 22
May 30, 2014
1
1:03
Aubervilliers , France
Win
8–3–1 (1)
Dan Rushworth
Decision (split)
OMMAC 20
March 1, 2014
3
5:00
Liverpool , Merseyside , England
Draw
7–3–1 (1)
Johan Vänttinen
Draw
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
No Contest (judging error)
Vision FC 5
December 1, 2012
3
5:00
Stockholm , Sweden
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 Fighting Championship 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
Win
4–0
Damien Lapilus
Decision (unanimous)
100% Fight: Contenders 12
December 10, 2011
2
5:00
Villepinte , France
Win
3–0
Yacin Daji
Submission (armbar)
100% Fight: Contenders 12
December 10, 2011
2
3:49
Villepinte , France
Win
2–0
Benoit Canfora
Decision (unanimous)
Pancrace Athletic Challenge
October 29, 2011
3
5:00
Sarrebourg , France
Win
1–0
Loic Marty
Submission (rear-naked choke)
100% Fight: 100 Percent Fight 5
May 28, 2011
1
3:59
Paris , France
See also
References
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^ "Mickael Lebout" . Sherdog . Archived from the original on November 1, 2015.
^ "Mickael Lebout" . mixedmartialarts.com. Archived from the original on October 26, 2015.
^ Tristen Critchfield (March 28, 2015). "Lebout Replaces Umalatov, Meets Moraes at UFC Fight Night in Poland" . sherdog.com.
^ Steven Marrocco (April 11, 2015). "UFC Fight Night 64 results: Sergio Moraes tops Mickael Lebout by unanimous decision" . MMAjunkie.com .
^ "Teemu Packalen in for Jake Matthews against Mickael Lebout at UFC Fight Night 72" . MMAjunkie.com . July 9, 2015.
^ Steven Marrocco (July 18, 2015). "UFC Fight Night 72 results: Mickael Lebout grinds out Teemu Packalen in 155 debut" . MMAjunkie.com .
^ Ben Fowlkes (October 24, 2015). "UFC Fight Night 76 results: Stevie Ray outworks Mickael Lebout for decision win" . MMAjunkie.com .
^ Zane Simon (December 29, 2015). "UFC releases five more fighters, including Chico Camus and Kevin Souza" . bloodyelbow.com.
^ Nolan King (November 11, 2019). "Undefeated M-1 Global lightweight champion Roman Bogatov signs with UFC" . MMAjunkie.com .
^ David Tees (October 8, 2020). "MMA Grand Prix Paris Results: UFC Vet Mickael Lebout Headlines, Plus Glory Veteran Karim Ghajji!" . fightful.com .
^ Scott Lagdon (June 2020). "French standouts Mickael Lebout and Karl Amoussou sign with ARES FC" . eurommahub.com .
^ "UAE Warriors 15 set for January 15th in Abu Dhabi" . asianmma.com . January 1, 2021.
^ "Full fight card released for UAE Warriors 15" . asianmma.com . January 6, 2021.
^ a b Andrew Whitelaw (January 16, 2021). "Bruno Machado beats Mickael Lebout at UAE Warriors 15" . asianmma.com .
^ Seznam.cz. "Oktagon 27 | Buchinger dvojnásobným šampionem!" . www.sport.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 2021-09-13 .
^ Samier, Thibault (2022-12-09). "ARES 10 - Mickaël Lebout bat Karl Amoussou à l'issue d'une belle guerre !" . La Sueur (in French). Retrieved 2022-12-10 .
^ "Ares FC 14 Results - Lebout vs Staropoli" . MMA Sucka . 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-05-09 .
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