TLDR
- Brandon Brachet (9-1) will face Adam Meskini (11-3) at PFL Lyon on December 19 at LDLC Arena
- Brachet brings a seven-fight winning streak into his PFL debut after defeating Kevin Robledo in June 2025
- Meskini has PFL experience with a 3-1 record in four promotional fights
- The featherweight bout appears on the undercard of the Lapilus vs. McKee bantamweight title fight
- PFL Lyon marks the promotion’s final event of 2026 with seven fights currently announced
Sources: sherdog.com | pflmma.com
The Professional Fighters League has confirmed a new featherweight bout for its year-end event in Lyon, France. Brandon Brachet will face Adam Meskini on December 19 at the LDLC Arena.
Brachet enters the bout with an impressive 9-1 record and a seven-fight winning streak. The French fighter last competed in June 2025, defeating Kevin Robledo in his most recent outing.
The matchup marks Brachet’s debut with the PFL after more than a year away from competition. At 21 years old, the fighter stands 5’10” and competes at 145 pounds in the featherweight division.
A fun Featherweight scrap added to PFL Lyon! 👊
Brandon Brachet takes on Adam Meskini as both look to bring an absolute banger to the Lyon crowd as the PFL returns to the LDLC Arena on Saturday, December 19th!#PFLLyon 🇫🇷 Saturday December 19
LDLC Arena | Lyon, France⁰🎟️… pic.twitter.com/O7SRmGCNrL— PFL (@PFLMMA) October 7, 2026
Meskini Brings PFL Experience
Meskini comes into the fight with an 11-3 professional record. The featherweight has already fought four times inside the PFL cage, posting a 3-1 record with the promotion.
This experience gap could prove important for Brachet, who will be making his promotional debut. Meskini knows the PFL ruleset and has already established himself within the organization’s featherweight ranks.
The bout will take place on the undercard of PFL Lyon’s main event. Taylor Lapilus and Mitchell McKee will headline the card in a bantamweight championship fight.
PFL Lyon Card Takes Shape
The December 19 event represents the PFL’s final show of 2026. The promotion is returning to the LDLC Arena in Lyon for the card.
Several other fights have been confirmed for the event. Bryan Battle meets Boris Mbarga Atangana in a middleweight bout, while Abdoul Abdouraguimov faces Andreeas Binder at welterweight.
Fabian Edwards will clash with Ilian Bouafia in another middleweight matchup. The bantamweight division features multiple bouts, including Baris Adiguzel versus Liam Gittins and Jan Cieplowski against Mauricio Partida.
Brachet will be fighting in front of a home crowd as a French fighter competing in Lyon. The hometown support could provide an advantage for the promotional newcomer.
The PFL announced the Brachet-Meskini matchup on October 7, 2026. Tickets for the event are currently available for purchase through the promotion’s official channels.
Brachet’s seven-fight winning streak dates back through his career outside the PFL. He will look to extend that run to eight consecutive victories in his organizational debut.
Meskini’s lone loss in the PFL came during his four-fight stint with the promotion. He has won three of his four appearances and will aim to derail Brachet’s winning streak.
The featherweight bout adds depth to the PFL Lyon card. With seven fights currently announced, the promotion continues to build out its final event of the calendar year.
Brachet fights out of France and has spent his entire career based in his home country. The December 19 bout will take place at 145 pounds in the featherweight division.
