Igeu Kabesa
edit| Igeu Kabesa | |
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| Born | Igeu Kabesa December 14, 1993 |
| Nickname | Smiley |
| Residence | Limpopo, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight; Featherweight |
| Reach | 74.83 in (190 cm) |
| Style | Wrestling |
| Years active | 2013 - present |
Igeu Kabesa (born December 14, 1993) is a South African mixed martial artist of Congolese descent, who competes in the featherweight and lightweight divisions. Currently residing in Limpopo, South Africa, Kabesa is renowned for his dynamic fighting style and impressive record. Under the coaching of Tobie Alberts, he has achieved a professional MMA record of 18 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws.
Kabesa made his professional debut at EFC 25 on November 7, 2013, after a notable amateur career that included three recorded fights in 2013. He is currently the EFC Featherweight and Lightweight champion, making him only the fourth fighter in EFC history to hold titles in two divisions simultaneously, following in the footsteps of Dricus du Plessis, Amanda Lino, and Nkazimulo Zulu.
Early life
editBorn in South Africa to Congolese parents and raised in an orphanage, Kabesa's journey is marked by resilience and dedication. He is also a national wrestling champion, with a strong wrestling background that has significantly contributed to his success in MMA.
Wrestling career
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Mixed martial arts career
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Extreme Fighting Championship
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Training
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Fighting style
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Personal life
editKabesa is married to ... The couple have been together since ... Together, they have three children.
Championships and accomplishments
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Mixed martial arts record
edit| 20 matches | 18 wins | 2 losses |
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| By knockout | 6 | 0 |
| By submission | 6 | 2 |
| By decision | 6 | 0 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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| Win | 18-2 | Kaleka Kabanda | Submission (rear naked choke) | EFC 112 | 1 | 2:54 | EFC Performance Institute (Johannesburg, South Africa) | |
| Win | 17-2 | Reinaldo Ekson | Decision (unanimous) | EFC 110 | EFC Performance Institute (Johannesburg, South Africa) | |||
| Win | 16-2 | Vince Bembe | Submission (rear naked choke) | EFC 104 | 1 | 3:12 | EFC Performance Institute (Johannesburg, South Africa) | |
| Win | 15-2 | Bradley Swanepoel | KO (punches) | EFC 99 | 1 | 0:20 | EFC Performance Institute (Johannesburg, South Africa) | |
| Win | 14-2 | Nerik Simoes | Submission (rear naked choke) | EFC 95 | 3 | 2:00 | EFC Performance Institute (Johannesburg, South Africa) | |
| Win | 13-2 | Ashley Calvert | Submission (rear naked choke) | EFC 93 | 1 | EFC Performance Institute (Johannesburg, South Africa) | ||
| Loss | 12-2 | Reinaldo Ekson | Submission (arm triangle choke) | EFC 86 | 1 | 1:32 | ||
| Win | 12-1 | Karlo Caput | KO (punches) | EFC 79 | 1 | 1:03 | ||
| Win | 11-1 | Callum Murrie | Decision (unanimous) | EFC 74 | ||||
| Win | 10-1 | Paulo Bananada | KO (spinning elbow) | EFC 67 | 2 | 3:21 | ||
| Win | 9-1 | Pierre Botha | KO (punches) | EFC 62 | 1 | 3:19 | ||
| Loss | 8-1 | Danny Henry | Submission (D'Arce choke) | EFC 57 | 1 | 3:30 | ||
| Win | 8-0 | Hanru Botha | Submission (guillotine choke) | EFC 56 | 1 | 3:04 | ||
| Win | 7-0 | Danny Henry | Decision (unanimous) | EFC 47 | ||||
| Win | 6-0 | Peter Queally | Decision (split) | EFC 40 | ||||
| Win | 5-0 | Saxon Delafield | KO (punches) | EFC 38 | 1 | 2:26 | ||
| Win | 4-0 | Barend Nienaber | Decision (unanimous) | EFC 36 | ||||
| Win | 3-0 | Regis Muyambo | KO (punches) | EFC 30 | 2 | 2:40 | ||
| Win | 2-0 | Johan van Staden | Submission (armbar) | EFC 26 | 1 | 1:07 | ||
| Win | 1-0 | Chad Hepburn | Decision (unanimous) | EFC 25 | 5:00 |
Wrestling record
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