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'''Emil Weber Meek''' (born August 20, 1988) is a [[Norwegian]] professional [[mixed martial artist]] currently competing in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]'s [[Welterweight]] ([[MMA]]) division.<ref>http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Emil-Weber-Meek-66143</ref> |
'''Emil Weber Meek''' (born August 20, 1988) is a [[Norwegian]] professional [[mixed martial artist]] currently competing in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]'s [[Welterweight]] ([[MMA]]) division.<ref>http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Emil-Weber-Meek-66143</ref> |
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Meek grew up in [[Nesna]] in [[Nordland]], and later lived in [[Mosjoen]], [[Trondheim]] and [[Oslo]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.trening.no/folk-og-trening/emil-weber-meek-en-fighter-verdensklasse/ |title=En fighter i verdensklasse |website=Trening.no |language=no}}</ref> He has a [[MMA]]-record of 9 wins, 2 losses and 1 no contest. |
Meek grew up in [[Nesna]] in [[Nordland]], and later lived in [[Mosjoen]], [[Trondheim]] and [[Oslo]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.trening.no/folk-og-trening/emil-weber-meek-en-fighter-verdensklasse/ |title=En fighter i verdensklasse |website=Trening.no |language=no}}</ref> In 2012, Meek started his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. He has a [[MMA]]-record of 9 wins, 2 losses and 1 no contest. |
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On August 20 2016, he won the Venator Fighting Championship [[Welterweight]] title by defeating [[Rousimar Palhares]] via [[TKO]] in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/rousimar-palhares/ufc-congratulates-emil-meek-on-knocking-out-rousimar-palhares/ |title=UFC congratulates Emil Meek on knocking out Rousimar Palhares |website=BJPenn.com}}</ref> |
On August 20 2016, he won the Venator Fighting Championship [[Welterweight]] title by defeating [[Rousimar Palhares]] via [[TKO]] in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/rousimar-palhares/ufc-congratulates-emil-meek-on-knocking-out-rousimar-palhares/ |title=UFC congratulates Emil Meek on knocking out Rousimar Palhares |website=BJPenn.com}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:28, 12 December 2016
| Emil Meek | |
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| Born | Emil Weber Meek August 20, 1988 Trondheim, Norway |
| Other names | Valhalla |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight (2010-present) |
| Reach | 74.0 in (188 cm) |
| Style | Kickboxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Fighting out of | Trondheim, Norway |
| Team | MMA Trondheim, Frontline Academy |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 9 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
Emil Weber Meek (born August 20, 1988) is a Norwegian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight (MMA) division.[1]
Meek grew up in Nesna in Nordland, and later lived in Mosjoen, Trondheim and Oslo.[2] In 2012, Meek started his mixed martial arts (MMA) career. He has a MMA-record of 9 wins, 2 losses and 1 no contest.
On August 20 2016, he won the Venator Fighting Championship Welterweight title by defeating Rousimar Palhares via TKO in the first round.[3]
On 10 December 2016, Meek made his UFC debut against canadian Jordan Mein on the maincard of UFC 206. He was successful in his first bout, winning via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).[4]
Mixed martial arts record
| 12 matches | 9 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 9-2 (1) | Jordan Mein | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 206 | December 10, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Canada | |
| Win | 8-2 (1) | Rousimar Palhares | TKO (punches) | Venator FC 3 - Palhares vs. Meek | May 21, 2016 | 1 | 0:45 | Milano, Italy | |
| Win | 7-2 (1) | Christophe Van Dijck | TKO (punches) | BOB 5 - Battle of Botnia 2015 | November 28, 2015 | 2 | N/A | Umeå, Sweden | |
| Win | 6-2 (1) | Kai Puolakka | Submission (guillotine choke) | Cage - Cage 32 | October 23, 2015 | 3 | 2:20 | Helsinki, Finland | |
| Loss | 5-2 (1) | Albert Odzimkowski | TKO (punches) | FEN 8 - Summer Edition | July 31, 2015 | 1 | 3:30 | Kołobrzeg, Poland | |
| NC | 5–1 (1) | Piotr Danielski | NC | BA 7 - Exped Cup | May 14, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Szczecin, Poland | |
| Win | 5-1 | Per Franklin | TKO (punches) | SC 9 - Gothenburg | November 23, 2013 | 2 | 1:40 | Goteborg, Denmark | |
| Win | 4-1 | Tato Primera | TKO (punches) | SHC 8 - Paraisy vs. Balde | September 21, 2013 | 1 | 0:50 | Genova, Switzerland | |
| Win | 3-1 | Raymond Jarman | TKO (punches) | EMMA 5 - Frederiksberg | April 19, 2013 | 1 | N/A | Copenhagen, Denmark | |
| Win | 2-1 | Frodi Vitalis Hansen | TKO (punches) | EMMA 4 - Fight Time in Viborg | March 2, 2013 | 1 | 1:00 | Viborg, Denmark | |
| Loss | 1-1 | Mohammed Abdallah | TKO (punches) | FG 25 - Fighter Gala 25 | May 12, 2012 | 1 | 4:33 | Frederiksberg, Denmark | |
| Win | 1-0 | Magnus Frekman | TKO (punches) | RMP - Ultimate Rage 1 | March 12, 2011 | 1 | 3:48 | Barnsley, England |
References
- ^ http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Emil-Weber-Meek-66143
- ^ "En fighter i verdensklasse". Trening.no (in Norwegian).
- ^ "UFC congratulates Emil Meek on knocking out Rousimar Palhares". BJPenn.com.
- ^ Martin, Todd (10 December 2016). "Jordan Mein vs. Emil Meek live round-by-round coverage". LA Times.