Elias Theodorou

Theodorou, of Canada, competed in the UFC's middleweight division and was ranked No. 13 in that division at one time. He exited the UFC in 2019 and competed ...

Theodorou, of Canada, competed in the UFC’s middleweight division and was ranked No. Former UFC fighter, cannabis advocate Elias Theodorou has died. Former UFC fighter, cannabis advocate Elias Theodorou has died

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 15 in the middleweight division. Theodorou was also known as the first professional athlete in the US to secure a medical cannabis exemption. He had a record of 8-3 in the UFC (19-3 in his professional MMA career) before he was cut by the promotion following a unanimous decision loss to Derek Brunson in 2019. 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.

Very sad news tonight as we are receiving confirmed reports that former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou had died at age 34.

“I think I’m on the right side of history being in the cannabis side of history and that’s what I’m going to continue to do,” Theodorou Theodorou thought of himself as a pioneer in helping to change the way cannabis is viewed in the professional mixed martial arts community. He was a major advocate for the legalization of marijuana and was the first professional mixed martial artist to receive a therapeutic exemption for cannabis.

The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia middleweight winner and former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou has passed away at age 34 following a battle ...

Returning to the regional scene, the “Mane Event” — so named for his striking good looks/flowing locks — won his next three fights, with the last coming in December 2021, when he secured a unanimous decision victory over Bryan Baker. He won the show at middleweight, and put together an 8-3 run in the UFC before being unceremoniously released off a single loss to Derek Brunson in 2019. The tragic news was confirmed by multiple media outlets on Sunday.

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship competitor Elias Theodorou has died from cancer at 34 years old.

[Derek Brunson](/fighter/Derek-Brunson-68494)in 2019. He would go 3-0 outside the UFC, with his last victory coming against [Bryan Baker](/fighter/Bryan-Baker-18467)at Colorado Combat Club 10 in December 2021. [TSN](https://twitter.com/aaronbronsteter/status/1569173752289628163?s=20&t=IFy1Wt1f2f0oaAXkQsqY5Q), Theodorou had been battling Stage 4 liver cancer, but only a few people were aware of his diagnosis.

Canadian Elias Theodorou, a former fighter in the UFC, has died at the age of 34. Representatives of Theodorou confirmed the news to TSN's Aaron Bronsteter ...

Representatives of Theodorou confirmed the news to TSN's Aaron Bronsteter on Sunday night. Theodorou’s last professional bout was a victory over Bryan Baker last December in Colorado. The Mississauga, Ont.

MMA News is saddened to report the death of former UFC Fighter Elias Theodorou. He was 34 years old. Multiple sources confirmed the passing of Theodorou ...

At the time, that was only Theodorou’s first loss in four fights, and Theodorou was known for his gentle soul, affable personality, and his fearlessness to walk his own path. Theodorou was battling stage-4 liver cancer, with the diagnosis only known to loved ones.

UFC welterweight contender and television analyst Michael Chiesa was a friend of Theodorou's and in a video he posted on Twitter, said that Theodorou “was ...

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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 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.

The MMA community joined together in mourning following news of former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou's death.

His smile was infectious, every time I saw him he had me smiling and laughing. [@EliasTheodorou], the man had such a positive view on life. Polite, respectful and a great sense of humor. Always a great guy. Can only assume he didn’t want pity. And he didn’t make it known to the public at all. Way to young. Took a nap to wake up and find out Elias Theodorou has passed. Our sincere condolences to his friends and family. You were such a beautiful soul. Elias was a big brother to me. Never heard a bad thing said about him and blown away he just fought less than a year ago,” while UFC welterweight [Michael Chiesa](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1643/michael-chiesa) uploaded a video sharing a story in which Theodorou literally gave him the clothes off of his back.

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

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

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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.

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.

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

Tragedy has struck the Canadian MMA community as former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou passed away at age 34 after a battle with liver cancer.

Always so kind and such a bright light in this world. You were such a beautiful soul. Fightful is saddened to hear of the loss of Elias Theodorou. It was a cause he was very passionate about. He spent five years in the UFC going 8-3. [September 12, 2022]

Elias Theodorou, from Mississauga, Ontario, was a charismatic mixed martial artist who campaigned successfully for the right to use medical marijuana as an ...

“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. Nine of his 11 UFC bouts went to a decision. Australia, an edition of the UFC’s reality TV show featuring teams of aspiring Canadian and Australian MMA fighters. 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.

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."