France’s Adam Meskini is known for his grappling pressure, late-round strength, and finishing instincts. Meskini is a 12-fight veteran who enters tonight with wins in three of his last four fights and seven finishes to his name. Meskini fought in PFL MENA twice last year, losing to Islam Reda and defeating Yazeed Hasanain.

 

Tiziano Ferranti is an Italian fighter who is known for explosive finishes, quick first-round

stoppages, and well-rounded finishing skills. In fact, nine of Ferranti’s 10 wins have come via a finish, with six KO/TKOs and three submissions. Ferranti is on a four-fight win streak, most recently submitting Andres Felipe Molano in November.

 

Which of these featherweights will keep their upwards trajectory going in this one?

 

 

Round 1

 

Both men flashing their lead hands. Body kick from Meskini. Right hand from Meskini. Another body kick from Meskini. Jab to the body by Ferranti. Right hand by Ferranti. Ferranti attacks the calf. Left hand from Meskini. Body kick at Meskini. Left hand from Meskini. Another body kick by Meskini. Low kick from Ferranti, but Meskini lands a left that wobbles him a bit. Low kicks from Meskini. One-two by Meskini. Body kick again from Meskini. Ferranti comes forward with the left hand. Clinch battle, and Ferranti lands a combination. Another combination from Ferranti. Body kick by Meskini. 

 

Ferranti with a body lock as he drives Meskini into the fence. Meskini is able to reverse position after a little while. Knee by Meskini to Ferranti’s forearm. The two move against the fence. Ref calls for more action. A left and a right from Meskini. Ferranti responds in kind. Meskini with a knee. Low kick from Meskini. Knees to the leg by both men. Ferranti presses. One-two and a kick from Ferranti. Uppercut by Meskini to answer a combination. Left hand by Ferranti. Body kick by Meskini. Big overhand right by Ferranti! Ferranti presses Meskini into the fence.Small knees from both. Ferranti scores a takedown right before the bell.

 

 

Round 2

 

Left hand from Meskini. Kick to the midsection by Meskini. Inside kick by Ferranti. Body kick by Meskini. Low kick exchange between the two. Left hand by Meskini. Right hand by Meskini. Left hand from Meskini makes Ferranti miss a one-two. More low kicks by Meskini. Left hand missed by Meskini. High kick is blocked. Ferranti presses Meskini into the fence, but Meskini quickly reverses the position. Meskini gets the trip takedown and quickly goes into side control. Ferranti scrambles back up to his feet, reversing a mount attempt. Meskini presses Ferranti back into the fence. Meskini with a tight body lock, and he gets Ferranti back down, getting back into side control.

 

Ferranti tries to use his legs on the SmartCage to start a scramble. Now a North-South position. Meskini has a tight grip on Ferranti. Meskini appears to have an arm around Ferranti’s neck. Ref calls for action. Small flurry from Meskini before breaking, and then dropping back to the mat. Meskini still has a hold of Ferranti. Ferranti gets back up. Knee by Meskini to the midsection. Right hand by Meskini. One-two by Meskini. A big body shot hurts Ferranti! Meskini swarms with a series of combinations! Meskini with a flurry – and then he goes for a takedown! Ferranti gets up, but Meskini is all over him with another flurry. The ref steps in seconds before the end of round two!

 

Adam Meskini with quite the display here tonight!

 

 

OFFICIAL RESULT

 

Adam Meskini def. Tiziano Ferranti via second-round TKO (punches, 4:56)