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).
| Emil Weber Meek | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Meek at the 2017 World RX of Norway | |
| Born | Emil Weber Meek August 20, 1988 Tønsberg, Norway |
| Other names | Valhalla |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 74+1⁄2 in (189 cm)[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Trondheim, Norway |
| Team | MMA Trondheim |
| Years active | 2012–2024 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Amateur record | |
| Total | 6 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
editMeek grew up in Nesna Municipality in Nordland county, 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
editMeek 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
editOn 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
editAfter 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
editMixed martial arts record
edit| 17 matches | 10 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By submission | 1 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 3 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–6 (1) | Kacper Koziorzębski | TKO (punches) | KSW 74: De Fries vs. Prasel | September 10, 2022 | 2 | 2:02 | Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland | |
| Loss | 9–6 (1) | Louis Glismann | Submission (armbar) | Ares FC 2 | December 11, 2021 | 1 | 1:00 | Paris, France | |
| 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 | Milan, 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 |
References
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- ^ "MMA Trondheim". MMA Trondheim.
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- ^ "Prospect of the Year:Emil "Hulk" Weber Meek". MMAviking.com. 2013-12-13.
- ^ "UFC congratulates Emil Meek on knocking out Rousimar Palhares". BJPenn.com.
- ^ Ariel Helwani (2016-10-17). "Jordan Mein vs. Emil Meek targeted for UFC 206". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Staff (2017-04-07). "Emil Meek vs. Nordine Taleb set for UFC Fight Night 109". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ashah Tafari (2017-05-12). "Oliver Enkamp ready for UFC Stockholm - replaces Emil "Valhalla" Meek" (in Swedish). mmanytt.se. Retrieved 2017-05-16.
- ^ DNA, MMA. "TUF 21 winnaar Kamaru Usman treft "Valhalla Army" tijdens UFC 219". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2017-10-20.
- ^ "Kamaru Usman vs. Emil Meek rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 124 in St. Louis". MMAjunkie. 2017-12-15. Retrieved 2017-12-15.
- ^ Dave Doyle (2018-03-23). "UFC St. Louis results: Kamaru Usman wins dominant decision over Emil Meek". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2018-03-23.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "UFC Fight Night 134 results: Bartosz Fabinski takes down Emil Meek at will in decision win". MMAjunkie. 2018-07-22. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ "Kiwi Dan Hooker confirmed as main event for UFC Auckland". The New Zealand Herald. 2019-11-27. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 2019-11-27.
- ^ Doherty, Dan (2020-02-22). "UFC Auckland Results: Jake Matthews Fends Off Emil Weber Meek". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-02-23.
- ^ "Complete, updated current UFC roster list - Bloody Elbow". 2021-06-28. Archived from the original on 2021-06-28. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "Fernand Lopez's Ares FC returns from long layoff, features Taylor Lapilus vs. Wilson Reis in December". MMAjunkie.com. October 29, 2021.
- ^ "MMA-Meek tilbake i buret – går kamp i Paris i desember". www.vg.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ "Meek tapte på armbar i comebacket". www.vg.no (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2021-12-13.
- ^ "(VIDEO) Emil Weber Meek ubił w drugiej rundzie Kacpra Koziorzębskiego!". Lowking.pl (in Polish). Retrieved 2022-09-17.
- ^ Opsahl, Per (2024-04-06). "Emil Weber Meek legger opp MMA-karrieren". VG (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ Joona Pylkäs (December 13, 2013). "2013 Prospect of the Year: Emil Weber Meek". mmaviking.com.
- ^ "2016 Fighter of the Year : Emil Weber Meek". mmaviking.com. January 9, 2017.
- ^ Sherdog.com. "Emil". Sherdog. Retrieved 2018-12-12.