Emil Weber Meek


Emil Weber Meek is a Norwegian professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the UFC's Welterweight division.

Background

Meek grew up in Nesna in Nordland, and later lived in Mosjøen, Trondheim and Oslo. In 2009, Meek started his mixed martial arts career at the now defunct, Trondheim Fight Gym. Emil 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.
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.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

On 10 December 2016, Meek made his promotional debut against returning veteran Jordan Mein at UFC 206. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Meek was expected to face Nordine Taleb on 28 May 2017 at UFC Fight Night 109. However, Meek pulled out of the fight on May 12 citing injury. Meek was replaced by promotional newcomer Oliver Enkamp.
Meek was scheduled to faced Kamaru Usman on 30 December 2017 at UFC 219. However, the fight was rescheduled for 14 January, 2018 at. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Meek faced Bartosz Fabiński on 22 July 2018 at UFC Fight Night 134. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Meek faced Jake Matthews on 23 February 2020 at. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Championships and accomplishments