Danny Silva hospitalized after discovering blood clots during training
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
UFC featherweight Danny Silva experienced a medical emergency that led to a three-day hospitalization. The incident began when he noticed swelling on his neck and chest during a workout. Following a recommendation from a friend, he went to the emergency room, where doctors found multiple blood clots and a pulmonary embolism. Silva, who last fought at UFC Fight Night 270, is currently recovering at home and has questions about his future in the sport as he begins medication for his condition.
- •Silva noticed alarming swelling while training.
- •He spent three nights in the hospital receiving treatment.
- •Doctors discovered multiple blood clots, including a pulmonary embolism.
- •Silva last fought at UFC Fight Night 270, winning by TKO.
- •He expresses uncertainty about his future in the sport.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — UFC's Danny Silva details scary medical emergency leading to hospitalization
"UFC featherweight Danny Silva noticed something wasn't right while working out, and ended up in the hospital for days.
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