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"The Spartan"
Elias Theodorou
#14 Middleweight Division • 17-2-0 (W-L-D)
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Eric Spicely
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 06: Elias Theodorou of Canada poses on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at the Park Theater on July 6, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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3 months ago

Theodorou Happy To Be Fighting In Toronto

Theodorou Ready To Show Out In Front Of His Home Crowd At UFC 231
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Opponents Fabricio Werdum of Brazil and Marcin Tybura of Poland face off during the UFC Ultimate Media Day at the Hilton Sydney Hotel on November 17, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa
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1 year ago

Fight Night Sydney: Media Day Face Offs

Watch as some of the fighters from Fight Night Sydney face-off from Media Day in Sydney, Australia.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 9: Brad Pickett speaks to the media during the UFC 189 & TUF Finale Ultimate Media Day at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on July 9, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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2 years ago

Fight Night Belfast Q&A

Watch the Fight Night Belfast Q&A with Brad Pickett, Paul Felder and Elias Theodorou.
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - APRIL 16: (L-R) Elias Theodorou punches Sheldon Wescott in their middleweight fight during the TUF Nations Finale at Colisee Pepsi on April 16, 2014 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty
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4 years ago

Fight Night Halifax: Rising Star - Elias Theodorou

Take a closer look at Fight Night Halifax competitor Elias Theodorou. Theodorou, the first ever Canadian Ultimate Fighter winner, looks to improve to 10-0 and put the middleweight division on notice with a win over Bruno Santos in Halifax.
QUEBEC CITY, CANADA - APRIL 16: Elias Theodorou reacts after his TKO victory over Sheldon Wescott in their middleweight fight during the TUF Nations Finale at Colisee Pepsi on April 16, 2014 in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC
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4 years ago

TUF Nations Finale: Elias Theodorou Octagon Interview

Ultimate Fighter winner Elias Theodorou shares his life's "greatest moment" with fans in Quebec City. Watch as the grateful Canadian fights through his emotions to reflect on his win.

Stats & Records

  • 3
    Fight Win Streak
  • 6
    Wins by Knockout
  • 8
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 43% 43%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
579
Sig. Strikes Attempted
1354
Grappling accuracy 29% 29%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
13
Takedowns Attempted
45
4.17
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.24
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.40
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.00
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
55
%
Sig. Str. Defense
60
%
Takedown Defense
0.00
Knockdown Ratio
13:53
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
354 (61%)
Clinch
153 (26%)
Ground
72 (12%)

Sig. Str. by target

45% 263 Head 32% 184 Body 23% 132 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
6 (38%)
DEC
8 (50%)
SUB
2 (13%)

Event Results

  • Win

    Theodorou vs Smith

    Round
    3
    Time
    04:58
    Method
    DEC
    Watch Replay Recap
  • Win

    Theodorou vs Kelly

    Round
    3
    Time
    04:59
    Method
    DEC
    Watch Replay Recap

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Toronto
Trains at
Tapout - Burlington/Headrush - TC
Age
30
Height
73.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Apr. 16, 2014
Reach
75.50
Leg reach
40.50
Eric Spicely
Middleweight Division • 10-5-0 (W-L-D)