Emil Weber Meek
| Emil Weber Meek | |
|---|---|
| Born | Emil Weber Meek August 20, 1988 Trondheim, Norway |
| Other names | Valhalla, The Hulk |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division | Welterweight (2010-present) |
| Reach | 74.5 in (189 cm) |
| Style | Kickboxing, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Trondheim, Norway |
| Team | Frontline Academy MMA Trondheim |
| 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.
Meek grew up in Nesna in Nordland, and later lived in Mosjøen, Trondheim and Oslo. 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.
Meek began his MMA career as an amateur, where he compiled an undefeated record (6-0).
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. He was awarded 2013 Prospect of the Year by MMA Viking.
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.
On 10 December 2016, Meek made his promotional debut against returning veteran Jordan Mein at UFC 206. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
...
Wikipedia