MIAMI – Frans Mlambo closed 2021 as a winner on many different fronts. The SBG Ireland product won Combate Global’s latest edition of Copa Combate, the promotion’s annual one-night tournament. Mlambo (12-5) defeated Kevin Cordero in the final on Sunday night, going toe to toe in a wild brawl with the Spaniard. Mlambo won a split decision, outpointing Cordero (14-2) 29-28 on two of the three judges’ scorecards