Emil Weber Meek

Emil Weber Meek (born August 20, 1988) is a Norwegian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight division.[2]

Emil Weber Meek
BornEmil Weber Meek
(1988-08-20) August 20, 1988
Tønsberg, Norway
Other namesValhalla
NationalityNorwegian
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Reach74 1⁄2 in (189 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTrondheim, Norway
TeamFrontline Academy
MMA Trondheim
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins9
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision1
Losses5
By knockout2
By decision3
No contests1
Amateur record
Total6
Wins6
Losses0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Background

Meek grew up in Nesna in Nordland, and later lived in Mosjøen, Trondheim and Oslo.[3] In 2009, Meek started his mixed martial arts (MMA) career at the now defunct, Trondheim Fight Gym. Emil Meek runs MMA Trondheim together with Thomas Formo.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

Meek began his MMA career as an amateur, where he compiled an undefeated record (6-0).[5]

Meek made his professional debut on 12 March 2011 against Magnus Frekman. Meek defeated Frekman via TKO 45 seconds into the first round. For his second fight he fought Mohammed Abdallah. He lost the bout by TKO in the first round. After this loss, Meek went on a four fight win streak.[2] He was awarded 2013 Prospect of the Year by MMA Viking.[6]

On August 20, 2016, he won the Venator Fighting Championship Welterweight title by defeating Rousimar Palhares by knockout in the first round. Meek stopped Palhares with a series of punches and elbows to the side of the head, while defending from Palhares' takedown attempt.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On 10 December 2016, Meek made his promotional debut against returning veteran Jordan Mein at UFC 206.[8] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[9]

Meek was expected to face Nordine Taleb on 28 May 2017 at UFC Fight Night 109.[10] However, Meek pulled out of the fight on May 12 citing injury.[11] Meek was replaced by promotional newcomer Oliver Enkamp.[12]

Meek was scheduled to faced Kamaru Usman on 30 December 2017 at UFC 219.[13] However, the fight was rescheduled for 14 January, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi.[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

Meek faced Bartosz Fabiński on 22 July 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134.[16] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[17]

Meek faced Jake Matthews on 23 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker.[18] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[19]

Championships and accomplishments
  • Venator Fighting Championship
    • Venator Welterweight Championship (One time)
  • Nordic MMA Awards: MMAViking.com
    • 2013 Prospect of the Year
    • 2016 Fighter of the Year

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
15 matches 9 wins 5 losses
By knockout 7 2
By submission 1 0
By decision 1 3
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9–5 (1) Jake Matthews Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker February 23, 2020 3 5:00 Auckland, New Zealand
Loss 9–4 (1) Bartosz Fabiński Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith July 22, 2018 3 5:00 Hamburg, Germany
Loss 9–3 (1) Kamaru Usman Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi January 14, 2018 3 5:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win 9–2 (1) Jordan Mein Decision (unanimous) UFC 206 December 10, 2016 3 5:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win 8–2 (1) Rousimar Palhares KO (punches and elbows) Venator FC 3: Palhares vs. Meek May 21, 2016 1 0:45 Milano, Italy Won the Venator Welterweight Championship.
Win 7–2 (1) Christophe Van Dijck TKO (punches) Battle of Botnia 2015 November 28, 2015 2 4:35 Umeå, Sweden
Win 6–2 (1) Kai Puolakka Submission (guillotine choke) Cage 32 October 23, 2015 3 2:20 Helsinki, Finland
Loss 5–2 (1) Albert Odzimkowski TKO (punches) Fight Exclusive Night 8: Summer Edition July 31, 2015 1 3:30 Kołobrzeg, Poland
NC 5–1 (1) Piotr Danielski NC (overturned) Berserkers Arena 7: Exped Cup May 14, 2015 3 5:00 Szczecin, Poland Overturned due to referee mistake.
Win 5–1 Per Franklin TKO (punch) Superior Challenge 9 November 23, 2013 2 1:40 Goteborg, Sweden
Win 4–1 Tato Primera TKO (punches) Strength and Honor Championship 8: Paraisy vs. Balde September 21, 2013 1 0:50 Geneva, Switzerland
Win 3–1 Raymond Jarman TKO (punches) European MMA 5: Frederiksberg April 19, 2013 1 N/A Copenhagen, Denmark
Win 2–1 Frodi Vitalis Hansen TKO (punches) European MMA 4: Fight Time in Viborg March 2, 2013 1 1:00 Viborg, Denmark
Loss 1–1 Mohammed Abdallah TKO (punches) Fighter Gala 25 May 12, 2012 1 4:33 Frederiksberg, Denmark
Win 1–0 Magnus Frekman TKO (punches) Red Mist Promotions: Ultimate Rage 1 March 12, 2011 1 0:25 Barnsley, England

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References
  1. "Emil Meek | UFC". www.ufc.com. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
  2. Sherdog.com. "Emil".
  3. "En fighter i verdensklasse". Trening.no (in Norwegian).
  4. "MMA Trondheim". MMA Trondheim.
  5. "Emil Meek".
  6. "Prospect of the Year:Emil "Hulk" Weber Meek". MMAviking.com. 2013-12-13.
  7. "UFC congratulates Emil Meek on knocking out Rousimar Palhares". BJPenn.com.
  8. Ariel Helwani (2016-10-17). "Jordan Mein vs. Emil Meek targeted for UFC 206". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  9. Steven Marrocco (2016-12-10). "UFC 206 results: Emil Meek cruises in UFC debut, takes decision from Jordan Mein". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
  10. Staff (2017-04-07). "Emil Meek vs. Nordine Taleb set for UFC Fight Night 109". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
  11. Staff (2017-05-12). "Emil Meek says he's out of UFC Fight Night 109 fight with Nordine Taleb in Sweden". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-05-12.
  12. Ashah Tafari (2017-05-12). "Oliver Enkamp ready for UFC Stockholm - replaces Emil "Valhalla" Meek" (in Swedish). mmanytt.se. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
  13. DNA, MMA. "TUF 21 winnaar Kamaru Usman treft "Valhalla Army" tijdens UFC 219". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
  14. "Kamaru Usman vs. Emil Meek rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 124 in St. Louis". MMAjunkie. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
  15. Dave Doyle (2018-03-23). "UFC St. Louis results: Kamaru Usman wins dominant decision over Emil Meek". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
  16. Staff, MMA Viking (2018-06-01). "Emil Meek Booked for UFC Hamburg Versus Bartosz Fabinski - Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking". Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  17. "UFC Fight Night 134 results: Bartosz Fabinski takes down Emil Meek at will in decision win". MMAjunkie. 2018-07-22. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  18. "Kiwi Dan Hooker confirmed as main event for UFC Auckland". 2019-11-27. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
  19. Doherty, Dan (2020-02-22). "UFC Auckland Results: Jake Matthews Fends Off Emil Weber Meek". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  20. Sherdog.com. "Emil". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
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