Elias Theodorou

UFC star Elias Theodorou has died at the age of 34 following a battle with liver cancer. The Mixed Martial Arts world is united in grief over his passing.

Theodorou won The Ultimate Fighter: Nations middleweight tournament early in his career and boasts victories over the likes of Bruno Santos, Roger Narvaez and Cezar Ferreira. However, he hit back with two straight victories before another setback came against Brad Tavares in the final of Ultimate Fighter. He reached 16-2 after a split decision win over Eryk Anders, in December 2018, but defeat to Derek Brunson, five months later, was his last ride with the UFC. Belal Muhammad added: "Wow Rest In Peace." Always so kind and such a bright light in this world. His last fight was back in December against American Bryan Baker.

The Canadian was reported to have been privately suffering from stage 4 liver cancer.

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Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou died at the age of 34, with media reporting the Canadian had been battling stage 4 liver cancer.

Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou died at the age of 34, with media reporting the Canadian had been battling stage 4 liver cancer. Canadian MMA fighter Elias Theodorou dies at 34 of liver cancer

Theodorou, who died on Sunday, fought in 22 bouts in Mixed Martial Arts, including 11 (8-3 record) in the UFC in the middleweight division..UFC.

Theodorou, a veteran of 22 MMA bouts, 11 of those with UFC, was battling stage four liver cancer having not made his diagnosis public. He passed away on Sunday.

I never got the chance to give it back to him, but that is the type of guy he was.’ ‘I got asked on short notice to do a press conference and I didn’t have a dress jacket with me, I didn’t have anything with a collar. He was cut by the promotion following an unanimous decision loss to Derek Brunson in 2019. ‘I’ve always said the greatest gifts this sport have ever given me are friendships and memories,’ Chiesa said. Elias was truly a kind, humble and charismatic personality who will be missed greatly by all.’ ‘I was just about to write this tweet about Elias about when our paths crossed and how I had found this friend and how he is the type of guy to give you the shirt off his back.

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight Elias Theodorou, who made a name for himself on The Ultimate Fighter: “Nations” combat sports ...

Our sincere condolences to his friends and family. MMA lost one of its genuinely nice people and it’s a bit worse off today than it was yesterday. His last opponent, Bryan Baker, is also a cancer survivor, as he was diagnosed with leukemia back in 2010.

Elias Theodorou, a former UFC fighter and winner of "The Ultimate Fighter Nations," died Sunday at age 34. Theodorou had been battling stage 4 liver cancer, ...

In 2020, he became the first professional athlete in North America fighter to receive a Therapeutic Use Exemption for cannabis use. Theodorou was also known for several activities out of the cage. Elias Theodorou, a former UFC fighter and winner of "The Ultimate Fighter Nations," died Sunday at age 34.

Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou died Sunday following a battle with liver cancer. He was only 34 years old.

when he worked the Invicta FC (all women's MMA promotion), strutting around the cage like During his years in the UFC, Theodorou posted an 8-3 record with wins over [spoke to Elias](https://www.tmz.com/2018/03/31/elias-theodorou-ufc-invicta-ring-boy/) at the time (March 2018) ... [Eryk Anders](https://www.tmz.com/people/eryk-anders/) and [Sam Alvey](https://www.tmz.com/people/sam-alvey/). [Arianny Celeste](https://www.tmz.com/people/arianny-celeste/). [Elias Theodorou](https://www.tmz.com/people/elias-theodorou/) died Sunday following a battle with cancer.

The former TUF winner had been diagnosed with stage 4 liver cancer.

He was released from the UFC in 2019. In 2015 he appeared as a cast member on third season of The Amazing Race Canada. In 2018 Theodorou also made history for being the Theodorou made history in that bout by being the first ever MMA fighter to compete with a therapeutic use exemption for cannabis. He was born in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on May 31, 1988. He was 34-years-old.

Per Bronsteter, Theodorou was diagnosed with Stage 4 liver cancer and didn't publicly reveal his illness prior to his death. Only a select few people were aware ...

In January 2020, he became the first professional athlete to receive a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for cannabis, per From 2014 to 2019, Theodorou competed 11 times in the UFC where he had a 8–3 record. He had a 19–3 mixed martial arts record.

Elias Theodorou, a Canadian mixed martial artist and UFC fighter, has died at the age of 34 after a private battle with liver cancer.

"But that's the type of guy he was and while I'm sad...I have to remember I'm very blessed that I had the friendship I had with him and countless great memories I have with him." After news broke of his passing, MMA star Michael Chiesa honored the 34-year-old's memory by sharing a video to social media. Elias Theodorou, a Canadian mixed martial artist, who also competed for the UFC throughout his career, died on Sept.

After his departure from UFC, Theodorou fought three more times, with his most recent being a win over Bryan Baker in December. He finished his MMA career with ...

Beyond his in-ring career, Theodorou was also a staunch advocate for medical cannabis. He finished his MMA career with a 19-3 record overall. He became the first professional athlete in North America to receive a therapeutic use exemption for medical cannabis from a state athletic commission in 2020.

The first professional athlete to be granted a cannabis Therapeutic Use Exemption in North America, Theodorou had been privately battling Stage 4 liver ...

I never got a chance to give it back to him. “He took his jacket off and he gave it to me. Athletic Commission to recognize his medical rights in granting a TUE is a huge leap forward that can assist many other athletes,” lawyer Erik Magraken, managing partner of MacIsaac & Company, said after that decision. I will do whatever it takes to fight the stigma, and advocate for all individuals,” It took six years of advocacy and appeals for Theodorou to be granted his Canadian exemption, which he received from the British Columbia Athletic Commission in January 2020. Article content

The MMA world is in mourning after it was revealed former UFC star Elias Theodorou had died aged 34 after losing his battle with liver cancer.

Always live your life to the fullest, just like Elias Theodorou did.” Remember that tomorrow is never guaranteed. At the time it was a baffling call as Theodorou had fought as a co-headliner in the Brunson fight and was ranked 15th in the middleweight division.

The UFC fighter Elias Theodorou died on Sunday, aged just thirty-four years old and tributes have been pouring in for the late star...

The use of medical marijuana in professional sports was a cause he cared deeply about. The late athlete last competed in December 2021 against Bryan Baker. He won the sport’s largest promotion 8 times and at the end of his career, he stood at 19-3.

A charismatic mixed martial artist who campaigned successfully for the right to use medical marijuana as an athlete, has died.

“I’m a very big extrovert,” he once said with a grin. He went on to win eight of 11 fights as a middleweight in the UFC but was cut after a May 2019 loss to Derek Brunson in Ottawa. He kept on the move, often lashing out with kicks or hanging on his opponent at the fence as needed. Australia,” an edition of the UFC’s reality TV show featuring teams of aspiring Canadian and Australian MMA fighters. Nine of his 11 UFC bouts went to a decision. “He was a really, really, really special guy,” said Black.

Professional mixed martial arts fighter Elias Theodorou, best known for his advocacy on behalf of athletes who use cannabis, has died of cancer, ...

"I learned from it, and I’m really proud of the fight," he told UFC. The next year, Colorado granted a similar exemption. One of his last bouts was in December, when he beat Bryan Baker at an event called Colorado Combat Club 10. He also fought for other fighters. Theodorou said it was a first for a pro athlete in the U.S. "He passed peacefully at home with his family and loved ones in his corner after a hard-fought fight with colon cancer that metastasized."

Born in Mississauga, Canada, located in the province of Ontario, Theodorou's career began after his first year in college. High Times had the pleasure of ...

I think we’re on the right side of history,” he told BBC in [March 2018](https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/408e9181-4b3a-415f-8266-aa04a71843ff). #Dope #Sports” [he wrote](https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch2K2UluYuf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link). [Game Day](https://gameday98.com/about/). #PlantsOverPills [@gameday.98](https://www.instagram.com/gameday.98/?hl=en) has officially launched! “I have the biggest smile and constantly laugh with my team throughout training camp and fight week,” In 2020, Theodorou became the first athlete to receive a Therapeutic Use Exemption in North America for his cannabis use. On August 29, he shared the support of a cannabis brand called “Fighting is a grind, so my options to medicate were opioids and painkillers or cannabis,” “One is highly addictive and has caused death from abuse—not to mention the side effects like constipation, upset stomach, bloating and many other debilitating repercussions as both patient and athlete. Theodorou’s career took him to great heights, leading him to become a UFC fighter, and become winner of “The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. At first my intentions were to win back my pride against the person that embarrassed me, instead, I won a sense of purpose—enlightening both body and mind now in ‘higher’ education.” Born in Mississauga, Canada, located in the province of Ontario, Theodorou’s career began after his first year in college.

Elias Theodorou, a charismatic mixed martial artist who campaigned successfully for the right to use medical marijuana as an athlete, has died. He was 34.

"I'm a very big extrovert," he once said with a grin. His pro record was 19 wins and three losses, with six wins in his last seven outings. He kept on the move, often lashing out with kicks or hanging on his opponent at the fence as needed. While Theodorou had a winning record, his grinding style lacked the fireworks the promotion looks for. TSN fight analyst Robin Black, a friend and former fighter himself, said Theodorou had not shared his cancer diagnosis publicly. Australia," an edition of the UFC's reality TV show featuring teams of aspiring Canadian and Australian MMA fighters.

Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou has died at 34 years old. Multiple outlets reported the news early Monday morning, and MMA Fighting confirmed the death ...

Our sincere condolences to his friends and family. [September 12, 2022] TSN reported that he was battling stage 4 liver cancer.

The family of Elias Theodorou have released a statement that includes details of a foundation made in his name and a GoFundMe in his honour.

Theodorou was always viewed as a bright, bubbly member of the mixed martial arts community, and he was able to find success in the Octagon that included winning his season of The Ultimate Fighter. Elias was often described as a man who would give you the shirt off of his back and in his final months, he made a point to try and fight for better access to medical cannabis for the chronically ill. The family of Elias Theodorou have released a statement that includes details of a foundation made in his name and a GoFundMe in his honour.