Emil Meek

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. 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.

Mixed martial arts career Meek began his MMA career as an amateur, where he compiled an undefeated record (6–0).

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. 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 December 10, 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 May 28, 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 December 30, 2017, at UFC 219. However, the fight was rescheduled for January 14, 2018, at UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Meek faced Bartosz Fabiński on July 22, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 134. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Meek faced Jake Matthews on February 23, 2020, at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Hooker. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

On June 17, 2021, it was announced that Meek was released from the UFC.

Post-UFC career After the release, Meek was scheduled to face Thibault Gouti at Ares FC 2 on December 11, 2021. Gouti pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Louis Glismann. He lost the fight via an armbar in round one.

Meek faced Kacper Koziorzębski on September 10, 2022, at KSW 74, winning the bout via ground and pound TKO in the second round.

On April 6, 2024, Meek announced that he was retiring from MMA.

Championships and accomplishments Venator Fighting Championship Venator Welterweight Championship (One time; former) Nordic MMA Awards: MMAViking.com 2013 Prospect of the Year 2016 Fighter of the Year Fight Matrix 2016 Most Improved Fighter of the Year 2016 Most Lopsided Upset of the Year