Danny Silva hospitalized after discovering blood clots during training
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 7:00 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.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Silva Hospitalized By Pulmonary Embolism, Fighting Future Uncertain
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — UFC's Danny Silva details scary medical emergency leading to hospitalization
"UFC Featherweight prospect Danny Silva is lucky to be alive. On Monday, Silva revealed on social media that he was hospitalized by a pulmonary embolism. What began as strange symptoms like arm pain and neck swelling could have been fatal, but Silva luckily was advised to go to the emergency room and seek treatment. As […]
"UFC featherweight Danny Silva noticed something wasn't right while working out, and ended up in the hospital for days.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:00 AMSilva Hospitalized By Pulmonary Embolism, Fighting Future Uncertain
UFC Featherweight prospect Danny Silva is lucky to be alive. On Monday, Silva revealed on social media that he was hospitalized by a pulmonary embolism. What began as strange symptoms like arm pain and neck swelling could have been fatal, but Silva luckily was advised to go to the emergency room and seek treatment. As […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 2:08 AMUFC'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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