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| caption = Meek at the [[2017 World RX of Norway]]
| caption = Meek at the [[2017 World RX of Norway]]
| birth_name = Emil Weber Meek
| birth_name = Emil Weber Meek
| other_names = [[Valhalla]], The Hulk
| other_names = Valhalla
| nationality = [[Norway|Norwegian]]
| nationality = Norwegian
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|8|20}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|8|20}}
| birth_place = [[Trondheim]], [[Norway]]
| birth_place = [[Trondheim]], Norway
| fighting_out_of = [[Trondheim]], [[Norway]]
| fighting_out_of = [[Trondheim]], Norway
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| weight_class = [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] (2010-present)
| weight_class = [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] (2010-present)
| style = [[Kickboxing]], [[Boxing]], [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]
| style = [[Kickboxing]], [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]]
| reach = {{convert|74.5|in|cm|abbr=on}}
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'''Emil Weber Meek''' (born August 20, 1988) is a [[Norwegians|Norwegian]] professional [[mixed martial artist]] currently competing in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]]'s [[Welterweight]] ([[Mixed martial arts|MMA]]) division.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Emil-Weber-Meek-66143|title=Emil|first=|last=Sherdog.com|publisher=}}</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]] division.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Emil-Weber-Meek-66143|title=Emil|first=|last=Sherdog.com|publisher=}}</ref>


==Background==
==Background==

Revision as of 10:44, 5 December 2017

Emil Weber Meek
Meek at the 2017 World RX of Norway
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, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
StanceOrthodox
Fighting out ofTrondheim, Norway
TeamFrontline Academy
MMA Trondheim
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 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. 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 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.[5]

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.[6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On 10 December 2016, Meek made his promotional debut against returning veteran Jordan Mein at UFC 206.[7] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[8]

Meek was expected to face Nordine Taleb on 28 May 2017 at UFC Fight Night 109.[9] However, Meek pulled out of the fight on May 12 citing injury.[10] Meek was replaced by promotional newcomer Oliver Enkamp.[11]

Meek is scheduled to face Kamaru Usman on December 30, 2017 at UFC 219.[12]

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
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 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 No Contest 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

References

  1. ^ a b Sherdog.com. "Emil".
  2. ^ "En fighter i verdensklasse". Trening.no (in Norwegian).
  3. ^ "MMA Trondheim". MMA Trondheim.
  4. ^ "Emil Meek".
  5. ^ "Prospect of the Year:Emil "Hulk" Weber Meek". MMAviking.com. 2013-12-13.
  6. ^ "UFC congratulates Emil Meek on knocking out Rousimar Palhares". BJPenn.com.
  7. ^ Ariel Helwani (2016-10-17). "Jordan Mein vs. Emil Meek targeted for UFC 206". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ Staff (2017-04-07). "Emil Meek vs. Nordine Taleb set for UFC Fight Night 109". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ Ashah Tafari (2017-05-12). "Oliver Enkamp ready for UFC Stockholm - replaces Emil "Valhalla" Meek". mmanytt.se. Retrieved 2017-05-16.Template:Swe icon
  12. ^ DNA, MMA. "TUF 21 winnaar Kamaru Usman treft "Valhalla Army" tijdens UFC 219". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
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