Emil Weber Meek

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Emil Weber Meek
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Meek at the 2017 World RX of Norway
BornEmil Weber Meek
(1988-08-20) August 20, 1988 (age 35)
Tønsberg, Norway
Other namesValhalla
NationalityNorwegian
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach74+1⁄2 in (189 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Trondheim, Norway
TeamMMA Trondheim
Years active2012–2024
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins10
By knockout8
By submission1
By decision1
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission1
By decision3
No contests1
Amateur record
Total6
Wins6
Losses0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Emil Weber Meek (born August 20, 1988) is a Norwegian retired professional mixed martial artist who competed in the welterweight division. He previously fought in the UFC and Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (KSW).

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Background

Meek grew up in Nesna in Nordland, and later lived in Mosjøen, Trondheim and Oslo. [2] 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. [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Meek began his MMA career as an amateur, where he compiled an undefeated record (6-0). [4]

Meek made his professional debut on March 12, 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. [5] 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 December 10, 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 May 28, 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 December 30, 2017, at UFC 219. [13] However, the fight was rescheduled for January 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi. [14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [15]

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

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

On June 17, 2021, it was announced that Meek was released from the UFC. [20]

Post-UFC career

After the release, Meek was scheduled to face Thibault Gouti at Ares FC 2 on December 11, 2021. [21] Gouti pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Louis Glismann. [22] He lost the fight via an armbar in round one. [23]

Meek faced Kacper Koziorzębski on September 10, 2022, at KSW 74, winning the bout via ground and pound TKO in the second round. [24]

On April 7, Meek announced that he was retiring from MMA. [25]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
17 matches10 wins6 losses
By knockout82
By submission11
By decision13
No contests1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win10–6 (1)Kacper KoziorzębskiTKO (punches) KSW 74: De Fries vs. Prasel September 10, 202222:02 Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland
Loss9–6 (1)Louis GlismannSubmission (armbar)Ares FC 2December 11, 202111:00 Paris, France
Loss9–5 (1) Jake Matthews Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker February 23, 202035:00 Auckland, New Zealand
Loss9–4 (1) Bartosz Fabiński Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith July 22, 201835:00 Hamburg, Germany
Loss9–3 (1) Kamaru Usman Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi January 14, 201835:00 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win9–2 (1) Jordan Mein Decision (unanimous) UFC 206 December 10, 201635:00 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Win8–2 (1) Rousimar Palhares KO (punches and elbows)Venator FC 3: Palhares vs. MeekMay 21, 201610:45 Milan, ItalyWon the Venator Welterweight Championship.
Win7–2 (1)Christophe Van DijckTKO (punches)Battle of Botnia 2015November 28, 201524:35 Umeå, Sweden
Win6–2 (1)Kai PuolakkaSubmission (guillotine choke)Cage 32October 23, 201532:20 Helsinki, Finland
Loss5–2 (1)Albert OdzimkowskiTKO (punches)Fight Exclusive Night 8: Summer EditionJuly 31, 201513:30 Kołobrzeg, Poland
NC5–1 (1)Piotr DanielskiNC (overturned)Berserkers Arena 7: Exped CupMay 14, 201535:00 Szczecin, PolandOverturned due to referee mistake.
Win5–1Per FranklinTKO (punch)Superior Challenge 9November 23, 201321:40 Goteborg, Sweden
Win4–1Tato PrimeraTKO (punches)Strength and Honor Championship 8: Paraisy vs. BaldeSeptember 21, 201310:50 Geneva, Switzerland
Win3–1Raymond JarmanTKO (punches)European MMA 5: FrederiksbergApril 19, 20131N/A Copenhagen, Denmark
Win2–1Frodi Vitalis HansenTKO (punches)European MMA 4: Fight Time in ViborgMarch 2, 201311:00 Viborg, Denmark
Loss1–1Mohammed AbdallahTKO (punches)Fighter Gala 25May 12, 201214:33 Frederiksberg, Denmark
Win1–0Magnus FrekmanTKO (punches)Red Mist Promotions: Ultimate Rage 1March 12, 201110:25 Barnsley, England

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