Elias Theodorou

2022 - 9 - 12

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Elias Theodorou dies aged 34: Ex-UFC star loses fight to liver ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Former UFC star Theodorou had 22 fights as a professional MMA fighter including eleven in the UFC of which he won eight, before departing in 2019 and ...

This earned him a contract with the [UFC](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ufc) having also won the Ultimate Fighter Nations tournament prior to making his streak in the professional ranks. [Belal Muhammad](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/mma/belal-muhammad-khamzat-chimaev-fight-26819695) wrote: "Wow Rest In Peace." He bounced back with another two victories over Sam Alvey and Cezar Ferreira before losing again to Brad Tavares in the Ultimate Fighter finale. He also famously featured as a 'ring boy' going viral after his appearance at an Invicta FC event in 2018. However it was confirmed that Theodorou passed away on Sunday after losing his battle with the disease. The Canadian stopped competing in

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Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou dies of cancer at age of 34... (talkSPORT.com)

Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou has tragically died of cancer at the age of 34.The Canadian had been battling stage 4 liver cancer with only a sele.

“RIP Elias Theodorou,” Jeff Novitzky, the vice president of athlete health and performance at the UFC said. He became known for being an advocate for the use of medicinal marijuana in combat sports and made made history by becoming the first fighter to receive a therapeutic use exemption for medical cannabis that was [UFC](https://talksport.com/topic/ufc/) contract by winning The Ultimate Fighter in 2014.

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Canadian MMA fighter Elias Theodorou dies at 34 of liver cancer ... (CBC.ca)

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

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Former Ultimate Fighter winner Elias Theodorou dead at age 34 ... (CBSSports.com)

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.

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Former UFC Fighter Elias Theodorou Dies of Liver Cancer at 34 (Sports Illustrated)

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.

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UFC Fighter Elias Theodorou Dead at 34 After Cancer Battle (E! Online)

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

After news broke of his passing, MMA star Michael Chiesa honored the 34-year-old's memory by sharing a video to social media. [shared in a clip](https://twitter.com/MikeMav22/status/1569190877305917443?cxt=HHwWhsDSqb-y8cYrAAAA) posted to Twitter Sept. Elias Theodorou, a Canadian mixed martial artist, who also competed for the UFC throughout his career, died on Sept.

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Former UFC star Elias Theodorou dead at 34 after fight with liver ... (New York Post)

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.

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Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou dies at age 34 (The Washington Post)

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.

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Elias Theodorou, former UFC fighter and cannabis advocate, dies of ... (NBC News)

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."

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Aaron Jeffrey on death of teammate Elias Theodorou: 'I don't know if ... (MMA Fighting)

Bellator fighter Aaron Jeffrey paid tribute to his friend Elias Theodorou, who died this past weekend after a battle with liver cancer.

Maybe he didn’t want anyone to feel sorry for him, or see him in the state that he was. Now, Jeffery can only guess why his friend chose not to reveal the extent of his illness. He posted a picture of Theodorou eating pancakes and waffles “with, like, 20 cups of syrup in front of him, and drinking a beer at 11 in the morning.” Nobody would ever guess it by looking at him but he was one of the toughest fuckers on this planet. Wherever Theodorou showed up, Jeffery said, he brightened the room with a “bubbly” and “flamboyant” personality. But like much of the MMA world, he was shocked to hear his longtime teammate had died after a private battle with colon cancer.

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Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou dies at age 34 (ESPN)

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.

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'A positive energy': Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou dies aged 34 (Stuff.co.nz)

Elias Theodorou, a charismatic mixed martial artist who campaigned successfully for the right to use medical marijuana as an athlete, dies of cancer.

"I’m a very big extrovert,” he once said with a grin. He kept on the move, often lashing out with kicks or hanging on his opponent at the fence as needed. Nine of his 11 UFC bouts went to a decision. * Theodorou campaigned for years to use medical marijuana in the sport, eventually securing a therapeutic use exemption for the marijuana he had been prescribed for bilateral neuropathic pain in his hands, wrists and elbows. “A positive energy if ever there was one, a man who almost always flashed a winning smile, a man who spoke out about what he believed in,” Canadian fighter Sarah Kaufman said on social media.

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Aaron Jeffery on death of teammate Elias Theodorou: 'I don't know if ... (MMA Fighting)

Bellator fighter Aaron Jeffery paid tribute to his friend Elias Theodorou, who died this past weekend after a battle with liver cancer.

Maybe he didn’t want anyone to feel sorry for him, or see him in the state that he was. Now, Jeffery can only guess why his friend chose not to reveal the extent of his illness. He posted a picture of Theodorou eating pancakes and waffles “with, like, 20 cups of syrup in front of him, and drinking a beer at 11 in the morning.” Theodorou sent several messages in recent months, however, indicating the former UFC fighter was trying to make some kind of connection. He’s such a bubbly guy, a free spirit, happy, good vibes all the time, maybe he didn’t want to bring people down. Jeffery said he hadn’t seen Theodorou this year; he’d heard his longtime training partner had complained of pain this past October and was going in for medical tests at the start of this year. Nobody would ever guess it by looking at him but he was one of the toughest fuckers on this planet. “He was kind of someone that I wanted to model my career after. Wherever Theodorou showed up, Jeffery said, he brightened the room with a “bubbly” and “flamboyant” personality. From the time they met at Burlington Training Centre in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, Theodorou was always a supportive influence in Jeffery’s life, even if that support meant a swift kick to the ribs inside the cage. But like much of the MMA world, he was shocked to hear his longtime teammate had died after a private battle with colon cancer. The two went to the MGM Grand buffet to celebrate Canadian Thanksgiving.

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Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou passes away at 34 (Economic Times)

Elias Theodorou, a former mixed martial arts fighter, died on September 11at the age of 34. The cause of death was reported to be colon cancer that metastasized. Agencies. After battling colon cancer for ...

Sarah Kaufman, a Canadian fighter, shared on social media that Elias Theodorou was the epitome of positive energy, and he always had a flashy smile. [Elias](/topic/elias)Theodorou’s Twitter account posted on Saturday that the former UFC fighter peacefully passed away at home with his family members at his side. Black even said that Elias Theodorou was an extraordinary man and would be missed. [Business News](/news), [Breaking News](/breakingnewslist.cms)Events and [Latest News](/news/latest-news)Updates on [The Economic Times](/).) [TUF Nations](/topic/tuf-nations)finale in Quebec City, he was given his UFC ticket. [UFC](/topic/ufc)fighter [Elias Theodorou](/topic/elias-theodorou)passed away on Saturday.

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Elias Theodorou's family releases statement, GoFundMe page setup ... (BJPenn.com)

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.

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Elias Theodorou, former UFC fighter, dies of colon cancer at age 34 (CBS News)

Theodorou ​was an advocate for medical cannabis in his sport and even became the first known athlete to get an exemption for it in North America.

But just like he wanted it, Elias Theodorou made an impact in his 34 years, one that won't be forgotten," Gerbasi said. "There's been certain athletes that have been persecuted for their medicine, but also penalized as well, taking away any type of win, whether it's in mixed martial arts, or obviously the Olympics," Theodorou told CBS News. Theodorou died on Sunday surrounded by his family and loved ones "after a hard-fought fight with colon cancer that metastasized," according to a [statement posted](http://www.eliastheodorou.com/) on his website and social media accounts on Monday. 13 until he was released from the company in 2019. He went on to compete in three other fights outside of UFC and went undefeated. He competed in the UFC's middleweight division and rose to No.

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