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Igeu Kabesa

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Igeu Kabesa
BornIgeu Kabesa
December 14, 1993
NicknameSmiley
ResidenceLimpopo, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb)
DivisionLightweight; Featherweight
Reach74.83 in (190 cm)
StyleWrestling
Years active2013 - 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

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Born 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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Amateur

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Extreme Fighting Championship

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Training

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Fighting style

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Personal life

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Kabesa 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

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Professional record breakdown
20 matches 18 wins 2 losses
By knockout 6 0
By submission 6 2
By decision 6 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Round Time Location Notes
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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