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==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==
Meek is undefeated in his amatuer MMA career (6-0).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Emil-Weber?id=|title=Emil Meek|publisher=}}</ref>
Meek began his MMA career as an amateur, where he compiled an undefeated record (6-0).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Emil-Weber?id=|title=Emil Meek|publisher=}}</ref>


Meek made his professional MMA 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.<ref name="auto"/> He was awarded «2013 Prospect of the Year» by MMA Viking.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaviking.com/2013-prospect-of-the-year-emil-weber-meek/|title=Prospect of the Year:Emil "Hulk" Weber Meek|publisher=MMAviking.com |date=2013-12-13}}</ref>
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.<ref name="auto"/> He was awarded 2013 Prospect of the Year by MMA Viking.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmaviking.com/2013-prospect-of-the-year-emil-weber-meek/|title=Prospect of the Year:Emil "Hulk" Weber Meek|publisher=MMAviking.com |date=2013-12-13}}</ref>


On August 20, 2016, he won the Venator Fighting Championship [[Welterweight]] title by defeating [[Rousimar Palhares]] via [[Technical knockout|TKO]] 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.<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 [[Technical knockout|TKO]] 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.<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>


==Ultimate Fighting Championship==
On 10 December 2016, Meek made his [[UFC]] debut against [[Canadian]] [[Jordan Mein]] on the maincard of [[UFC 206]] in [[Toronto]], [[Canada]]. He was successful in his first [[UFC]] bout, winning via [[unanimous decision]] (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-ufc-206-live-coverage-holloway-vs-jordan-mein-vs-emil-meek-live-1481425555-htmlstory.html |title=Jordan Mein vs. Emil Meek live round-by-round coverage |last=Martin |first=Todd |website=[[LA Times]] |publication-date=10 December 2016}}</ref>
On 10 December 2016, Meek made his promotional debut against returning veteran [[Jordan Mein]] at [[UFC 206]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/10/17/13312730/jordan-mein-vs-emil-meek-targeted-for-ufc-207|title=Jordan Mein vs. Emil Meek targeted for UFC 206|author=Ariel Helwani|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2016-10-17|accessdate=2016-10-17}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/12/ufc-206-results-emil-meek-cruises-in-ufc-debut-takes-decision-from-jordan-mein|title=UFC 206 results: Emil Meek cruises in UFC debut, takes decision from Jordan Mein|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-12-10|accessdate=2016-12-10}}</ref>


==Championships and accomplishments==
==Championships and accomplishments==
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|[[Jordan Mein]]
|[[Jordan Mein]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
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|[[Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]
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|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|8-2 (1)
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|[[Rousimar Palhares]]
|[[Rousimar Palhares]]
|TKO (punches and elbows)
|TKO (punches and elbows)
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|[[Milano]], [[Italy]]
|[[Milano]], Italy
|Won the Venator Welterweight Championship.
|{{small|Won the Venator Welterweight Championship.}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|7-2 (1)
|align=center| 7–2 (1)
|Christophe Van Dijck
|Christophe Van Dijck
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
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|[[Umeå]], [[Sweden]]
|[[Umeå]], Sweden
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|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|6-2 (1)
|align=center| 6–2 (1)
|Kai Puolakka
|Kai Puolakka
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|Submission (guillotine choke)
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|[[Helsinki]], [[Finland]]
|[[Helsinki]], Finland
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|{{no2}}Loss
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|5-2 (1)
|align=center| 5–2 (1)
|Albert Odzimkowski
|Albert Odzimkowski
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
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|[[Kołobrzeg]], [[Poland]]
|[[Kołobrzeg]], Poland
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| [[Szczecin]], Poland
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|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|5-1
|align=center| 5–1
|Per Franklin
|Per Franklin
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|TKO (punch)
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|[[Goteborg]], [[Denmark]]
|[[Goteborg]], Denmark
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|Tato Primera
|Tato Primera
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|TKO (punches)
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|[[Genova]], [[Switzerland]]
|[[Geneva]], Switzerland
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|align=center|3-1
|align=center| 3–1
|Raymond Jarman
|Raymond Jarman
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
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|[[Copenhagen]], [[Denmark]]
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|Frodi Vitalis Hansen
|Frodi Vitalis Hansen
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|TKO (punches)
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|Mohammed Abdallah
|Mohammed Abdallah
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|TKO (punches)
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|Magnus Frekman
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Revision as of 14:17, 3 January 2017

Emil Meek
BornEmil Weber Meek
(1988-08-20) August 20, 1988 (age 36)
Trondheim, Norway
Other namesValhalla
NationalityNorwegian
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
DivisionWelterweight (2010-present)
Reach74.5 in (189 cm)
StyleKickboxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Fighting out ofTrondheim, Norway
TeamMMA Trondheim, Frontline Academy
Years active2012–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins9
By knockout7
By submission1
By decision1
Losses2
By knockout2
No contests1

Emil Weber Meek (born August 20, 1988) is a Norwegian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight (MMA) division.[1]

Background

Meek grew up in Nesna in Nordland, and later lived in Mosjøen, 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. Meek runs MMA Trondheim together with Thomas Formo.

Mixed martial arts career

Meek began his MMA career as an amateur, where he compiled an undefeated record (6-0).[3]

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.[1] He was awarded 2013 Prospect of the Year by MMA Viking.[4]

On August 20, 2016, he won the Venator Fighting Championship Welterweight title by defeating Rousimar Palhares via TKO 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.[5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On 10 December 2016, Meek made his promotional debut against returning veteran Jordan Mein at UFC 206.[6] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Championships and accomplishments

  • Venator Fighting Championship
    • Venator Welterweight Championship (one time)
  • MMAViking.com
    • 2013 Prospect of the Year

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
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, Ontario, Canada
Win 8–2 (1) Rousimar Palhares TKO (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) 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 No Contest (overturned due to referee mistake) BA 7 - Exped Cup May 14, 2015 3 5:00 Szczecin, Poland
Win 5–1 Per Franklin TKO (punch) 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 Geneva, 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 0:25 Barnsley, England

References

  1. ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Emil".
  2. ^ "En fighter i verdensklasse". Trening.no (in Norwegian).
  3. ^ "Emil Meek".
  4. ^ "Prospect of the Year:Emil "Hulk" Weber Meek". MMAviking.com. 2013-12-13.
  5. ^ "UFC congratulates Emil Meek on knocking out Rousimar Palhares". BJPenn.com.
  6. ^ Ariel Helwani (2016-10-17). "Jordan Mein vs. Emil Meek targeted for UFC 206". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  7. ^ 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.
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