Polish MMA fighter killed in Ukraine

Polish MMA fighter Tomasz Valentek, who fought on the side of the Ukrainian Armed Forces as a volunteer, has been killed in Ukraine.

"It was with great sorrow that we learned about the death of Tomasz, who, as a Polish volunteer, fought in the 'International Legion' of the Defense of Ukraine and died there," Gazeta.ru reports citing the Polish MMA Federation.

Valentek played in amateur tournaments. He won the Second MMA Championship in Gliwice last year.