Emil Weber Meek
{{short description|Norwegian mixed martial arts fighter}}
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| caption = Meek at the 2017 World RX of Norway
| birth_name = Emil Weber Meek
| other_names = Valhalla
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|8|20}}
| birth_place = Tønsberg, Norway
| fighting_out_of = Trondheim, Norway
| height = {{Height|ft=5|in=11}}
| weight = {{convert|170|lb|kg st|abbr=on}}
| weight_class = Welterweight
| style =
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| stance = Orthodox
| team = MMA Trondheim
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| years_active = 2012–2022
| mma_kowin = 8
| mma_subwin = 1
| mma_decwin = 1
| mma_koloss = 2
| mma_subloss = 1
| mma_decloss = 3
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| mma_nc = 1
| am_win = 6
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| am_loss = 0
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| sherdog = 66143
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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).
Background
Meek grew up in Nesna Municipality in Nordland county, and later lived in Mosjøen, Trondheim, and Oslo.{{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}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmatrondheim.com/|title=MMA Trondheim|website=MMA Trondheim}}
Mixed martial arts career
Meek began his MMA career as an amateur, where he compiled an undefeated record (6-0).{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Emil-Weber?id=|title=Emil Meek|publisher=}}
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.{{cite web |title=Emil "Valhalla" Meek |url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Emil-Weber-Meek-66143 |access-date=November 2, 2021 |work=Sherdog}} He was awarded 2013 Prospect of the Year by MMA Viking.{{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}}
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.{{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}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
On December 10, 2016, Meek made his promotional debut against returning veteran Jordan Mein at UFC 206.{{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|access-date=2016-10-17}} He won the fight via unanimous decision.{{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|access-date=2016-12-10}}
Meek was expected to face Nordine Taleb on May 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 109.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ben-saunders-vs-peter-sobotta-emil-meek-vs-nordine-taleb-set-for-ufc-fight-night-109|title=Emil Meek vs. Nordine Taleb set for UFC Fight Night 109|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-04-07|access-date=2017-04-07}} However, Meek pulled out of the fight on May 12 citing injury.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/05/emil-meek-ufc-fight-night-109-fight-nordine-taleb-sweden|title=Emil Meek says he's out of UFC Fight Night 109 fight with Nordine Taleb in Sweden|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|access-date=2017-05-12|date=2017-05-12}} Meek was replaced by promotional newcomer Oliver Enkamp.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmanytt.se/senaste-nytt/uppgifter-oliver-enkamp-klar-for-ufc-stockholm-ersatter-emil-valhalla-meek/|title=Oliver Enkamp ready for UFC Stockholm - replaces Emil "Valhalla" Meek|publisher=mmanytt.se|author=Ashah Tafari|date=2017-05-12|access-date=2017-05-16|language=sv}}
Meek was scheduled to faced Kamaru Usman on December 30, 2017, at UFC 219.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/tuf-21-winnaar-kamaru-usman-treft-valhalla-army-tijdens-ufc-219/|title=TUF 21 winnaar Kamaru Usman treft "Valhalla Army" tijdens UFC 219|last=DNA|first=MMA|website=mmadna.nl|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-20}} However, the fight was rescheduled for January 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/kamaru-usman-vs-emil-meek-rescheduled-for-ufc-fight-night-124-in-st-louis|title=Kamaru Usman vs. Emil Meek rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 124 in St. Louis|date=2017-12-15|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-12-15|language=en-US}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/1/14/16891862/ufc-st-louis-results-kamaru-usman-wins-dominant-decision-over-emil-meek|title=UFC St. Louis results: Kamaru Usman wins dominant decision over Emil Meek|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Dave Doyle|access-date=2018-03-23|date=2018-03-23}}
Meek faced Bartosz Fabiński on July 22, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 134.{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmaviking.com/emil-meek-booked-ufc-hamburg-versus-bartosz-fabinski/|title=Emil Meek Booked for UFC Hamburg Versus Bartosz Fabinski - Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking|last=Staff|first=MMA Viking|date=2018-06-01|work=Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking|access-date=2018-06-01|language=en-US}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/07/ufc-fight-night-134-hamburg-germany-results-bartosz-fabinski-takedowns-emil-meek-decision-win|title=UFC Fight Night 134 results: Bartosz Fabinski takes down Emil Meek at will in decision win|date=2018-07-22|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-07-22|language=en-US}}
Meek faced Jake Matthews on February 23, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12289123|title=Kiwi Dan Hooker confirmed as main event for UFC Auckland|newspaper=The New Zealand Herald|date=2019-11-27|access-date=2019-11-27|language=en-NZ|issn=1170-0777}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/22/ufc-auckland-results-jake-matthews/|title=UFC Auckland Results: Jake Matthews Fends Off Emil Weber Meek|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-02-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-02-23}}
On June 17, 2021, it was announced that Meek was released from the UFC.{{cite web|title=Complete, updated current UFC roster list - Bloody Elbow|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/1/29/3928296/ufc-roster-current-list-fighters |access-date=28 June 2021|date=2021-06-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210628003803/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/1/29/3928296/ufc-roster-current-list-fighters |archive-date=2021-06-28 }}
=Post-UFC career=
After the release, Meek was scheduled to face Thibault Gouti at Ares FC 2 on December 11, 2021.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/10/fernand-lopez-ares-fc-2-taylor-lapilus-vs-wilson-reis-in-december|title=Fernand Lopez's Ares FC returns from long layoff, features Taylor Lapilus vs. Wilson Reis in December|date=October 29, 2021|work=MMAjunkie.com}} Gouti pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Louis Glismann.{{Cite web|title=MMA-Meek tilbake i buret – går kamp i Paris i desember|url=https://www.vg.no/i/z76161|access-date=2021-12-13|website=www.vg.no|language=nb}} He lost the fight via an armbar in round one.{{Cite web|title=Meek tapte på armbar i comebacket|url=https://www.vg.no/i/dnj9zO|access-date=2021-12-13|website=www.vg.no|language=nb}}
Meek faced Kacper Koziorzębski on September 10, 2022, at KSW 74, winning the bout via ground and pound TKO in the second round.{{Cite web |title=(VIDEO) Emil Weber Meek ubił w drugiej rundzie Kacpra Koziorzębskiego! |url=https://www.lowking.pl/video-emil-weber-meek-ubil-w-drugiej-rundzie-kacpra-koziorzebskiego/ |access-date=2022-09-17 |website=Lowking.pl |language=pl-PL}}
On April 6, 2024, Meek announced that he was retiring from MMA.{{Cite web |last=Opsahl |first=Per |date=2024-04-06 |title=Emil Weber Meek legger opp MMA-karrieren |url=https://www.vg.no/i/dwgqX1 |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=VG |language=no}}
Championships and accomplishments
- Venator Fighting Championship
- Venator Welterweight Championship (One time; former)
- Nordic MMA Awards: MMAViking.com
- 2013 Prospect of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaviking.com/2013-prospect-of-the-year-emil-weber-meek/|title=2013 Prospect of the Year: Emil Weber Meek|date=December 13, 2013|website=mmaviking.com|author=Joona Pylkäs}}
- 2016 Fighter of the Year{{cite web|url=https://www.mmaviking.com/2016-fighter-of-the-year-emil-weber-meek/|title=2016 Fighter of the Year : Emil Weber Meek|date=January 9, 2017|website=mmaviking.com}}
Mixed martial arts record
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| draws=
| nc= 1
| ko-wins= 8
| sub-wins= 1
| dec-wins= 1
| ko-losses= 2
| sub-losses= 1
| dec-losses= 3
| dq-wins=
| dq-losses=
| other-wins=
| other-losses=
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|{{nowrap|10–6 (1)}}
|Kacper Koziorzębski
|TKO (punches)
|{{dts|2022|September|10}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2:02
|Ostrów Wielkopolski, Poland
|
|-
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–6 (1)
|Louis Glismann
|Submission (armbar)
|Ares FC 2
|{{dts|2021|December|11}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:00
|Paris, France
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–5 (1)
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker
|{{dts|2020|February|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Auckland, New Zealand
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–4 (1)
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Shogun vs. Smith
|{{dts|2018|July|22}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Hamburg, Germany
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|9–3 (1)
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi
|{{dts|2018|January|14}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|St. Louis, Missouri, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–2 (1)
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2016|December|10}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Toronto, Ontario, Canada
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–2 (1)
|KO (punches and elbows)
|Venator FC 3: Palhares vs. Meek
|{{dts|2016|May|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:45
|Milan, Italy
|{{small|Won the Venator Welterweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–2 (1)
|Christophe Van Dijck
|TKO (punches)
|Battle of Botnia 2015
|{{dts|2015|November|28}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:35
|Umeå, Sweden
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 6–2 (1)
|Kai Puolakka
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|Cage 32
|{{dts|2015|October|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:20
|Helsinki, Finland
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 5–2 (1)
|Albert Odzimkowski
|TKO (punches)
|Fight Exclusive Night 8: Summer Edition
|{{dts|2015|July|31}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:30
|Kołobrzeg, Poland
|
|-
| {{nocontest}}NC
| align=center| 5–1 (1)
| Piotr Danielski
| NC (overturned)
| Berserkers Arena 7: Exped Cup
| {{dts|2015|May|14}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Szczecin, Poland
|{{small|Overturned due to referee mistake.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 5–1
|Per Franklin
|TKO (punch)
|Superior Challenge 9
|{{dts|2013|November|23}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:40
|Goteborg, Sweden
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 4–1
|Tato Primera
|TKO (punches)
|Strength and Honor Championship 8: Paraisy vs. Balde
|{{dts|2013|September|21}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:50
|Geneva, Switzerland
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 3–1
|Raymond Jarman
|TKO (punches)
|European MMA 5: Frederiksberg
|{{dts|2013|April|19}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|N/A
|Copenhagen, Denmark
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 2–1
|Frodi Vitalis Hansen
|TKO (punches)
|European MMA 4: Fight Time in Viborg
|{{dts|2013|March|02}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:00
|Viborg, Denmark
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center| 1–1
|Mohammed Abdallah
|TKO (punches)
|Fighter Gala 25
|{{dts|2012|May|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:33
|Frederiksberg, Denmark
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 1–0
|Magnus Frekman
|TKO (punches)
|Red Mist Promotions: Ultimate Rage 1
|{{dts|2011|March|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:25
|Barnsley, England
|
|}
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{UFC|emil-meek|Emil Meek}}
- {{Sherdog|66143|Emil Meek}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Meek, Emil Weber}}
Category:Sportspeople from Trondheim
Category:Norwegian male mixed martial artists
Category:Welterweight mixed martial artists