What happened: Jay Silva, a mixed martial arts veteran who competed in the UFC and KSW, has died at the age of 45, according to MMA Junkie. Tributes from across the MMA community began circulating shortly after the report, with peers and fans remembering him as a durable, well-traveled fighter.

Why it matters: Silva spent his career fighting across multiple major promotions, making him a familiar name to longtime followers of the sport. His death at a relatively young age is a loss for the broader MMA community that watched him compete over many years.

What to watch: Watch for confirmation of a cause of death and formal tributes from the promotions where Silva competed.