UFC Flyweight Allan Nascimento Dies at 34 After Apparent Heart Attack
UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died at age 34 following an apparent heart attack in his sleep in Sao Paulo.
Mehmet Şahinoğlu ·
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight Allan Nascimento died Monday at the age of 34 following an apparent heart attack in his sleep. The organization confirmed the Brazilian fighter was found unresponsive at his residence in Sao Paulo, where medical responders pronounced him deceased at the scene.
Career Legacy and UFC Record
Nascimento maintained a professional mixed martial arts record of 22 wins and seven defeats. Competing out of the Chute Boxe gym in Brazil, he held a 4-2 record within the UFC promotion. His final professional appearance occurred in June, resulting in a split-decision loss to Mitch Raposo.
Family and Community Tributes
The athlete is survived by his wife and two children. The UFC and his training camp issued statements acknowledging his career contributions and personal character, noting his influence on teammates and the broader MMA community. No further details regarding the medical circumstances of his passing have been released.
The MMA community is mourning the loss of a respected competitor and individual whose impact extended beyond the octagon.