UFC veteran Jay Silva dies at 45 after lengthy career
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Jay Silva, a UFC veteran and professional MMA fighter, died on June 1, 2026, shortly after his 45th birthday. Silva had a career spanning 17 years in MMA, competing in various promotions including the UFC and Bellator. His UFC tenure included two fights resulting in decision losses. A representative from FAME MMA announced his passing on social media, highlighting his contributions and positivity within the sport. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
- •Silva passed away less than a week after his 45th birthday.
- •He had a professional record of 12 wins and 14 losses.
- •His fights included bouts against well-known fighters like CB Dollaway and Mariusz Pudzianowski.
- •Silva's last match ended in April 2025 with a unanimous decision loss.
- •A cause of death has yet to be revealed.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — UFC, KSW alum Jay Silva dead at 45
- 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Two-time UFC veteran Jay Silva dead at 45
- 2:23 PMYahoo Sports — UFC vet who fought everyone from Alex Pereira’s coach to World’s Strongest Man dead at 45
"UFC veteran Jay Silva died less than a week after his 45th birthday. Silva (12-14-1) enjoyed a pro MMA career that spanned 17 years and had two fights inside the Octagon, suffering consecutive decision losses to CB Dollaway (UFC Fight Night 19) and Chris Leben (UFC Fight Night 20) before heading to Bellator MMA, where […]
"Jay Silva, a veteran of 27 professional fights, has died at 45 years old.
"A former KSW title challenger and two-time UFC combatant has died.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 12:00 AMUFC, KSW alum Jay Silva dead at 45
A former KSW title challenger and two-time UFC combatant has died.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 4:54 AMTwo-time UFC veteran Jay Silva dead at 45
Jay Silva, a veteran of 27 professional fights, has died at 45 years old.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 2:23 PMUFC vet who fought everyone from Alex Pereira’s coach to World’s Strongest Man dead at 45
UFC veteran Jay Silva died less than a week after his 45th birthday. Silva (12-14-1) enjoyed a pro MMA career that spanned 17 years and had two fights inside the Octagon, suffering consecutive decision losses to CB Dollaway (UFC Fight Night 19) and Chris Leben (UFC Fight Night 20) before heading to Bellator MMA, where […]
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