PFL News & FeaturesPFL Mourns Tragic Death of Longtime Staff Member
Professional Fighters League is mourning the loss of longtime
staff member Jeff Brady after his unexpected death.
Brady, who was an operations manager for both PFL and Bellator MMA died while saving two children from drowning in a river in Arizona. PFL revealed his passing in a post on social media on Sunday.
“Professional Fighters League honors the memory, and loss, of
longtime teammate, Jeff Brady,” the statement read. “Jeff
heroically gave his life while saving two drowning children in a
river near his home in Arizona. Jeff was a long time partner,
teammate, and friend of PFL. PFL’s thoughts and prayers are with
the Brady family.”
His twin brother, Greg, also paid tribute in a post on Instagram:
Today, I lost my twin brother, my best friend, my other half, and now my HERO.
In an act of incredible bravery, he gave his life saving two young boys from drowning at the place both of us call our Lil' Slice of Paradise, the lower river. That’s who he was.... selfless, fearless, and always putting others before himself. He didn’t think twice. He saw someone in need, and he acted, just like he always did.
There are no words to describe the pain of losing someone who has been a part of me since the beginning. We shared everything.... laughter, struggles, dreams, and memories I’ll hold onto forever. My heart is broken, but I am also incredibly proud of the man he was and the hero he’ll always be remembered as.
Please keep our family and the Love of his life Elen in your prayers as we try to make sense of this loss. I am in shock and it hasn't hit me yet with the full force that I know will be coming. If you knew him, honor him by living with the same courage and kindness he showed every day. Heaven gained a Viking Angel.
Brady, who was an operations manager for both PFL and Bellator MMA died while saving two children from drowning in a river in Arizona. PFL revealed his passing in a post on social media on Sunday.
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Professional Fighters League honors the memory, and loss, of longtime teammate, Jeff Brady.
Jeff heroically gave his life while saving two drowning children in a river near his home in Arizona.
Jeff was a long time partner, teammate, and friend of PFL.
PFL’s thoughts and… pic.twitter.com/KAFl8aPrtk — PFL (@PFLMMA) July 6, 2025
Brother: Jeff Brady Always Put Others First
His twin brother, Greg, also paid tribute in a post on Instagram:
Today, I lost my twin brother, my best friend, my other half, and now my HERO.
In an act of incredible bravery, he gave his life saving two young boys from drowning at the place both of us call our Lil' Slice of Paradise, the lower river. That’s who he was.... selfless, fearless, and always putting others before himself. He didn’t think twice. He saw someone in need, and he acted, just like he always did.
There are no words to describe the pain of losing someone who has been a part of me since the beginning. We shared everything.... laughter, struggles, dreams, and memories I’ll hold onto forever. My heart is broken, but I am also incredibly proud of the man he was and the hero he’ll always be remembered as.
Please keep our family and the Love of his life Elen in your prayers as we try to make sense of this loss. I am in shock and it hasn't hit me yet with the full force that I know will be coming. If you knew him, honor him by living with the same courage and kindness he showed every day. Heaven gained a Viking Angel.
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