New Fundraiser Launched In Memory Of Elias Theodorou

One of Elias Theodorou’s former teammates has launched a new fundraiser for ‘Movember’ to raise money for the late MMA fighter’s foundation. Theodorou passed away in September after a long battle with liver cancer. His diagnosis…

One of Elias Theodorou’s former teammates has launched a new fundraiser for ‘Movember’ to raise money for the late MMA fighter’s foundation. Theodorou passed away in September after a long battle with liver cancer. His diagnosis was only known to those in his inner circle and his death shocked the MMA community. Theodorou, a former…

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Elias Theodorou Is Still Changing Lives Despite Tragic Death

Former The Ultimate Fighter winner Elias Theodorou’s impact is still being felt across the world despite his recent death due to cancer. Theodorou’s battle with cancer came to a tragic end last week as he passed away at just 34 years old. H…

Former The Ultimate Fighter winner Elias Theodorou’s impact is still being felt across the world despite his recent death due to cancer. Theodorou’s battle with cancer came to a tragic end last week as he passed away at just 34 years old. His death rocked the MMA community with a slew of fighters posting tributes…

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Elias Theodorou’s Family Issues Statement W/ GoFundMe

Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou’s family has spoken out for the first time since the 34-year-old passed away due to liver cancer. Theodorou’s battle with cancer came to a tragic end on Sunday when news of his passing broke. Many of his f…

Former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou’s family has spoken out for the first time since the 34-year-old passed away due to liver cancer. Theodorou’s battle with cancer came to a tragic end on Sunday when news of his passing broke. Many of his fighting colleagues, including Michael Chiesa and former opponent Derek Brunson, posted tributes to…

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MMA World Reacts To The Death Of Elias Theodorou

The sudden death of former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou has rocked the MMA community to its core in the wake of the news. Theodorou passed away after a battle with liver cancer over the weekend at just 34 years old. He was one of the most mutually respe…

The sudden death of former UFC fighter Elias Theodorou has rocked the MMA community to its core in the wake of the news. Theodorou passed away after a battle with liver cancer over the weekend at just 34 years old. He was one of the most mutually respected fighters in the UFC during his tenure…

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Elias Theodorou, former TUF winner & UFC middleweight, tragically passes away aged 34

elias theodorouIt was recently confirmed by those close to Elias Theodorou, that the former UFC fighter has sadly passed away from cancer. Elias Theodorou won ‘The Ultimate Fighter: Canada vs. Australia’ in 2014, defeating Sheldon Westcott by second-round TKO to win the middleweight bracket. ‘The Spartan’ would go on to have a successful UFC tenure, holding […]

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It was recently confirmed by those close to Elias Theodorou, that the former UFC fighter has sadly passed away from cancer.

Elias Theodorou won ‘The Ultimate Fighter: Canada vs. Australia’ in 2014, defeating Sheldon Westcott by second-round TKO to win the middleweight bracket. ‘The Spartan’ would go on to have a successful UFC tenure, holding an 8-3 record and wins over the likes of Eryk Anders and Sam Alvey and only ever falling to long-time contenders, Thiago Santos, Derek Brunson and Brad Tavares.

The Canadian would part ways with the UFC following his 2019 loss to Derek Brunson, later ending his career on a three-fight win streak fighting on the regional scene in Canada and America.

Theodorou was also a vocal advocate for the use of medical cannabis, and in 2020, became the first professional athlete in North America to be granted a medical expectation for the use of marijuana.

“Then factor in what I do—a lot of punching and kicking. Wear-and-tear and damage both as patient and athlete compounds,” he said to Forbes in 2021. “Cannabis works best as a form of pain management, especially compared to the first-line alternatives.”

“Unfortunately U.S. athletes don’t have the same ability to argue medical rights, and definitely not medical cannabis rights,” he says. “I’m looking forward to showing them the blueprint I’ve used both in BC and Canada-wide, but also opening those doors and that conversation beyond Canada.”

TSN reported that Theodorou had been battling stage 4 liver cancer but did not make his diagnosis widely known. It would be later confirmed by MMA News that Theodorou had last his battle, tragically passing away on Sunday evening.

Below is Theodorou’s most recent performance, a winning effort against Bryan Baker.

Rest In Peace Elias Theodorou

Former TUF Winner Elias Theodorou Passes Away At 34

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 after friends and teammates shared the news on social media. Theodorou was battling stage-4 liver c…

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 after friends and teammates shared the news on social media. Theodorou was battling stage-4 liver cancer, with the diagnosis only known to loved ones. Theodorou was known for his…

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