UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento was found dead of an apparent heart attack Monday morning, the promotion announced. Nascimento was just 34 years old.
In a statement, the UFC said Nascimento was “found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep.”
Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Allan’s family, friends, teammates, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
A native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Nascimento (22-7) began his MMA career in 2011 and won 17 of his first 22 bouts over the first decade of his professional run, notably competing in RIZIN, Legacy FC and Dana White’s Contender Series. Nascimento then joined the UFC in late 2021, winning four of his six appearances and earning Performance of the Night bonuses for his submission victories over Carlos Hernandez and Cody Durden.
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Nascimento represented Sao Paulo’s Chute Boxe Diego Lima team and was a noted training partner of former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira.
Nascimento’s final UFC appearance came this past June, when he suffered a split decision loss to Mitch Raposo inside the Meta Apex at UFC Vegas 119.
