India, June 2 -- Seasoned mixed martial artist Jay Silva has tragically passed away aged 45, as reported by News.Az, referencing MY MMA News. The entire mixed martial arts community and UFC community has been plunged in grief, with the cause of death not being announced as yet.

Who is Jay Silva?

Born in Luanda Angola, Silva, who died at 45, started competing as a mixed martial artist since 2008. He has fought for organisations like UFC, Bellator, the MFC, KSW and Tachi Palace Fights. Silva was reportedly raised in the East Coast of the United States of America and took interest after watching the inaugural season of the Ultimate fighter and subsequently took training under Brazilian mixed martial artist Renzo Gracie.

Silva concluded hi...