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MMA Veteran Jay Silva Dead at 45

No cause of death has been disclosed despite confirmation from Fame MMA.

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Overview

  • Fame MMA announced on Monday that Jay Silva died on May 31, days after his 45th birthday.
  • Multiple promotions and figures including KSW, promoter Michal “Boxdel” Baron, and Silva’s former coach publicly confirmed the news and posted tributes.
  • Silva fought professionally from about 2008 and made two UFC appearances before building a long international journeyman career that included KSW title fights and a 2013 knockout of Michał Materla.
  • His last MMA bout was a unanimous-decision loss to Denis Labryga at Fame 25 in April 2025 and he competed in kickboxing as recently as January 2026.
  • Reports give Silva roughly a 12‑win, 13–14 loss, 1‑draw record and note minor discrepancies among outlets as journalists continue seeking official details and the cause of death.