Frans Mlambo

"The Zulu Irishman / The Black Mamba"

15-7-0

South AfricaLast 5

Amateur MMA 10-2

Last fight: Loss vs Simbarashe Hokonya · Decision · Jul 19, 2025

15-7-0 · 9 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Simbarashe HokonyaDEC · R3 5:00

PFLPFL Africa 1: Cape Town 2025·July 19, 2025

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Frans Mlambo holds a professional MMA record of 15-7-0. Mlambo has 24 professional MMA bouts on record. Mlambo has won 16 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 3 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. Most recent fight: July 19, 2025. Tracked organizations: PFL, BRAVE CF, BELLATOR.

Profile

Height: 5'9"175 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 75"191 cm
DOB: May 22, 1991
Age: 35
Nationality: South Africa
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

SBG Ireland

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 15-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed1.83per min

Strikes absorbed3.12per min

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.00per 15 min

Takedowns stuffed43%

Submission attempts0.4per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Frans Mlambo sits in the top 25.

BRAVE CF

PFL

Recent & upcoming opponents

Career history

LOSS
vs Simbarashe Hokonya
PFL Africa 1: Cape Town 2025· Jul 19, 2025· Featherweight· 15-7 vs 6-0
DEC
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Khurshed KakhorovTitle bout
PFL Europe 4: 2023 Championships· Dec 8, 2023· Bantamweight· 15-6 vs 12-1
KO
R2 · 2:32
WIN
vs Moktar Benkaci
PFL Europe 3: 2023 Playoffs· Sep 30, 2023· Featherweight· 15-5 vs 20-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rachid El Hazoume
PFL Europe 2: 2023 Regular Season· Jul 8, 2023· 137 lb Catchweight· 14-5 vs 12-3
DEC
R3 · 5:00
DRAW
vs Stephen Loman
Brave CF 13: European Evolution· Jul 28, 2022· Catchweight· 14-5-1
UD
R5 · 05:00
WIN
vs Felipe Efrain
Brave CF 22· Jul 7, 2022· Bantamweight· 14-5 vs 18-6-0
TKO
R1 · 02:56
WIN
vs Kevin Cordero×1Title bout · Title win #1
Combate: Copa Combate· Dec 12, 2021· Bantamweight· 13-5 vs 14-3
SD
WIN
vs Cristian Barraza
Combate: Copa Combate· Dec 12, 2021· Bantamweight· 12-5 vs 8-5
UD
WIN
vs Jose Zarauz
Combate: Copa Combate· Dec 12, 2021· Bantamweight· 11-5 vs 22-9-1
SD
WIN
vs Jonas Mågård
FEN 34: TOTALbet Fight Night· May 28, 2021· Bantamweight· 10-5 vs 12-5
SUB
R1 · 1:07
WIN
vs Cory Tait
Bellator Europe: Edwards vs van Steenis· Sep 26, 2020· 9-5 vs 10-6
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Ricky Bandejas
Bellator 239: Ruth vs Amosov· Feb 21, 2020· 8-5 vs 13-3
TKO
R2 · 1:25
WIN
vs Dominique Wooding
Bellator 228: Pitbull vs Archuleta· Sep 28, 2019· Bantamweight· 8-4 vs 6-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Nathan Greyson
Bellator 223: Mousasi vs Lovato Jr.· Jun 22, 2019· 7-4 vs 6-4
SUB
R2 · 4:22
WIN
vs Dansheel Moodley
Brave CF 19· Dec 9, 2018· Catchweight· 6-4 vs 4-2
SUB
R1
LOSS
vs Aidan James
Brave CF 17· Oct 27, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-4 vs 3-0
SUB
R1 · 3:42
LOSS
vs Stephen Loman
Brave CF 13· Jun 9, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-3 vs 11-2
UD
WIN
vs Felipe Efrain
Brave CF 10· Mar 2, 2018· Bantamweight· 5-2 vs 13-3
TKO
R2 · 3:53
WIN
vs Michael Deiga-Scheck
Brave CF 9: The Kingdom of Champions· Nov 17, 2017· Bantamweight· 4-2 vs 5-3
TKO
WIN
vs Jalal Al Daja
Brave CF 4· Mar 31, 2017· Bantamweight· 3-2 vs 3-3
SUB
R3 · 3:59
LOSS
vs Stephen Loman
Brave CF 1: The Beginning· Sep 23, 2016· Catchweight· 2-2 vs 8-2
UD
R3
WIN
vs Luke Ord
M4TC 21: Supremacy· Jun 25, 2016· Featherweight· 2-1 vs 3-1-1
TKO
R1 · 3:07
LOSS
vs Changxin Fu
Worldwide MMA Alliance Championship· Jan 8, 2016· Lightweight· 1-1 vs 6-1
TKO
WIN
vs Darren O'Gorman
BAMMA 22: Duquesnoy Vs. Loughnane· Sep 19, 2015· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 2:45

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1685▼12
Peak: 1761Sep 30, 2023
Rated fights: 23

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Frequently asked questions

When does Frans Mlambo fight next?

Frans Mlambo has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Frans Mlambo's record?

Frans Mlambo's professional MMA record is 15-7-0.

Who is Frans Mlambo fighting next?

Frans Mlambo's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Frans Mlambo fight last?

Frans Mlambo most recently fought Simbarashe Hokonya at PFL Africa 1: Cape Town 2025 on Saturday, July 19, 2025, LOSS (Decision).

What weight class does Frans Mlambo fight in?

Frans Mlambo fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Frans Mlambo have?

Frans Mlambo has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How tall is Frans Mlambo?

Frans Mlambo is 5'9" (175 cm) tall.

How much does Frans Mlambo weigh?

Frans Mlambo weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Frans Mlambo's reach?

Frans Mlambo has a reach of 75" (191 cm).

How old is Frans Mlambo?

Frans Mlambo is 35 years old (born May 22, 1991).

Where is Frans Mlambo from?

Frans Mlambo is from South Africa.

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