A fan favorite from the UFC’s tournament days died Saturday. Paul Varelans , a popular 6-foot-8 fighter nicknamed “The Polar Bear,” died after a month-long battle with COVID-19, according to multiple posts on his Facebook page. A person close to Varelans’ family confirmed his death to MMA Junkie
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UFC pioneer, early fan favorite Paul Varelans dies after battle with COVID-19 – MMA Junkie