Norwegian prospect Emil Meek turned a knockout win over Rousimar Palhares earlier this year into an opportunity to compete in Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), making his Octagon debut last night (Sat., Dec. 10, 2016) at UFC 206 live on pay-per-view (PPV) from inside Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, against a returning Jordan Mein. Meek, who was forced to shave his beard before the bout, cashed in on arrival.
It was a back-and-forth beginning to the fight that offered plenty of action. Meek was landing more on the feet, but Mein dictated the pace of the action with a strong top game and shifty transitions.