Igeu "Smiley" Kabesa
Featherweight


Fighter's record
[W L D] :
13 - 2 - 0
- Submission : 3 Wins - 2 Losses
- TKO/KO : 5 Wins - 0 Losses
- Decision : 5 Wins - 0 Losses
- Age : 28
- Height : 5'9" (1.75m)
- Reach : 74,83" (185cm)
- Leg Span : 41,34" (106cm)
- Stance : Orthodox
- BG Discipline : Wrestling
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Strengths :
World class wrestling pedigree
Highly skilled all rounder
Able to construct finishes
- From : South Africa
- Fighting out of : Alberton, Johannesburg
- Gym : achillies Fitness and mma
- Trainer : Walter Wendt
Fighter's Skills Breakdown

- Submission : 10%
- Takedowns : 30%
- Striking : 50%
Fighters Media

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THE GORILLA’S REIGN OF DOMINANCE BEGINS

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POTENTIAL HIGH REWARDS AT EFC 93!

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IT’S FIGHT WEEK!

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EFC 93 COUNTDOWN

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DRAMATIC TURN OF EVENTS

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THE SHOW HAS STOPPED

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The Countdown to EFC 89 Has Begun

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EFC 86 Post Event Presser

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EFC 86 Results

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BIG MONEY OPPORTUNITY

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EFC 86 WEIGH-IN

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EFC 86 Weigh-in Results

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IT ALL GOES DOWN THIS SATURDAY!

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COUNTDOWN TO EFC 86

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EFC 86 Free Fight: Kabesa vs Caput

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EFC 86 Kabesa vs Ekson, Ilunga vs Kanyeba 2 – Teaser

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Journey to the Belt: Igeu Kabesa – Premieres This Friday

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TF2 AND EFC 80 A HIT ON TV!

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EFC 79 Post Event Presser

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EFC 79: Igeu Kabesa Hexagon Interview

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‘SMILEY’ DEMOLISHES CROATIA’S ‘COWBOY’

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EFC 79 Weigh-In

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EFC 79 Fight Card

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KABESA SEES “NO CHALLENGE” IN ‘CROATIAN COWBOY’

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EFC 79 Kabesa & Caput Live on eNCA

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EFC 79 Free Fight: Kabesa vs Silva

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#EFC79 COUNTDOWN BEGINS NOW!

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Countdown to EFC 79 Kabesa vs Caput

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THE UNDISPUTED TAKES ON THE UNDEFEATED

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EFC 78 Engaged Episode 1

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WARRIOR TILL THE END

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EFC 74 Post Event Press Conference

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KABESA SMASHES MURRIE FOR FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE

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EFC 74 Engaged Episode 3

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EFC 74 Weigh-In Highlights

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EFC 74 Weigh-In

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CHAMP KABESA HUNTING SCOTTISH SCALP

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THE BIGGEST FIGHT WEEK IN HISTORY

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EFC 74 Press Conference Highlights

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AFRICA FAVOURITE OVER EUROPE AT EFC 74

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EFC 74 Fight Week Press Conference

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FIGHT WEEK PRESSER TOMORROW

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IT’S FIGHT WEEK!

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Kabesa Breaks Down Murrie

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KABESA & MURRIE OPEN WORKOUT & FACE-OFF SATURDAY

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9 DAYS TO #EFC74

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Countdown to EFC 74 Kabesa vs Murrie

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EFC 74 Igeu Kabesa – Chalkboard Checklist

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EFC 74 Tickets on Sale Now

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EFC 74 Kabesa vs Murrie – Promo

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UNDISPUTED CHAMP KABESA TO DEFEND AGAINST SCOTLAND’S MURRIE

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EFC at the 2018 Sports Industry Awards

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Igeu Kabesa on Zulu vs Alves at EFC 71

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DRAGON ENERGY – EFC 67’s MOST EXPLOSIVE moment

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EFC 67 Post Event Press Conference

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‘BEASTY BARBIE’ CROWNED STRAWWEIGHT QUEEN

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EFC 67 Engaged: Episode 6

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EFC 67 Engaged: Episode 5

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EFC 67 Weigh-In

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I WILL FIGHT UNTIL THE END

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THE DOCTOR DOMINATES THE ODDS

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EFC 67 Fight Week Face-offs

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EFC 67 Kabesa & Silva on Saturday’s fight change

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BRAZIL’S SILVA REPLACES ALLEN AGAINST KABESA

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Short Engaged

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EFC 67 Countdown Premieres this Sunday

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EFC 67 Countdown – Extended Preview

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COUNTDOWN TO EFC 67 HAS BEGUN!

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VICTORY FOR KABESA 2 WEEKS OUT

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ALLEN LOOKS TO PULL FROM FIGHT

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EFC 67 Throwback – Kabesa vs H. Botha

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EFC 67 Kabesa vs Allen, Eliasov vs Penco – Promo

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DRAGON ENERGY SETS THE PACE FOR 2018
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EFC 47: Countdown Preview

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NO STEPPING BACK

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LATEST EFC ATHLETE SIGNED TO COMPETE IN UFC OCTAGON

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LITTLE GIANT TO FACE ENGLAND’S HIGNETT

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EFC 62: Highlights

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EFC 62: Post Event Press Conference

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EFC 62: Weigh-in

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EFC 62: Press Conference Highlights

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EFC 62: Press Conference

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Countdown to EFC 62: Kabesa vs Botha

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EFC 62 Fight Interview: Igeu Kabesa

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EFC 62: Bahati vs Du Plessis, Zulu vs Chipfumbu – Promo

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ALL EFC 57 FIGHTS AVAILABLE TO WATCH NOW

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EFC 57: Post-Event Press Conference

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EFC 57: Weigh-In

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KICKING OFF THE YEAR IN STYLE

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FULL BETXCHANGE.COM ODDS REVEALED

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FIGHT WEEK INTERVIEWS

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HENRY LOOKING TO FIGHT ALLEN NEXT

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EFC 57 Fight Week Interview: Igeu Kabesa vs Danny Henry

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Countdown to EFC 57: Kabesa vs Henry

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IT’S FIGHT WEEK!

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Henry vs Kabesa Throwback

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WORLD CONFLICT AT THE FIRST EVENT OF THE YEAR

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MAIN CARD EXCITEMENT FOR FIRST EVENT OF THE YEAR

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GORIMBO VS KARAM OFF

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VAN STADEN TO TACKLE HOLLEY AT FIRST EVENT OF THE YEAR
Action Shots
Fight History
Pro Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
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Ashley CalvertEFC 93WinR1 Submission (Rear Naked Choke)–
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Reinaldo EksonEFC 86R1 Submission (arm triangle)
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Karlo CaputEFC 79R1 KO (Punches)
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Calum MurrieEFC 74R5 Decision (Unanimous)–
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Paulo SilvaEFC 67WinR2 TKO (Punches)–
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Pierre BothaEFC 62R1 TKO (Punches)–
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Daniel HenryEFC 57R1 Submission (Anaconda Choke)–
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Hanru BothaEFC 56R1 Submission (Guillotine Choke)–
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Daniel HenryEFC 47R5 Unanimous Decision–
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Peter QueallyEFC 40WinR3 Split Decision–
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Saxon DelafieldEFC 38WinR1 TKO–
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Barend NienaberEFC 36WinR3 Unanimous Decision–
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Regis MuyamboEFC 30WinR2 TKO–
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Johan van StadenEFC 26WinR1 Submission (Armbar)–
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Chad HepburnEFC 25WinR3 Unanimous Decision–
Exhibition Fight History
- Opponent
- Event
- Result
- Method
No fights recorded
Fighters Biography
Background disciplines?
Wrestling
When & why did you start martial arts training?
I wrestled since I was 8 years old and just wanted to step it up.
How and why did you transition to MMA?
I just started loving it when I watched it on T.V and I knew I would be great at it.
What ranks & titles have you held?
13X SA wrestling Champion
AFL Featherweight Champion
How did you get your fight name?
I got it from wrestling, I was 9 years old and always smiling because I loved competing.
Favoured technique?
I don’t really have one, I fight to win and not show off.
Who is your hero, and why?
It was The Hulk, but now I don’t have one.
What other interesting information can you tell us about yourself?
I like my music and basketball and just love training.
What does it mean for you to fight in EFC?
Well it was amazing at first, but now it’s normal. It is great to know I am one of the best in Africa.
Added Detail
- Was orphaned and became SA wrestling Champion
- Undefeated as an amateur
- Debuted against EFC veteran Chad Hepburn and won ‘Fight of the Night’ Bonus
- He was the AFL (Amateur Fight Legue) Champion and a 10x Wrestling Nationals Champion
Key Opponents
Notable Fights
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OpponentEventResult
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Saxon DelafieldEFC 38Win
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Peter QueallyEFC 40Win
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Daniel HenryEFC 47Win
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Hanru BothaEFC 56Win
Igeu
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