BY MIRABEL ODETA
UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep, the organization announced Monday.
In a statement, the UFC said Nascimento was found unresponsive on the morning of Aug. 3 after an apparent cardiac event. Despite efforts by emergency medical personnel to revive him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The promotion extended its condolences to Nascimento’s family, friends, teammates and loved ones, describing his death as a tragic loss for the mixed martial arts community.
Nascimento compiled a professional record of 22 wins and seven losses during his career. Known for his grappling skills and technical fighting style, he competed against several top contenders in the UFC’s flyweight division.
His most recent appearance came on June 20, when he lost a closely contested split decision to Mitch Raposo at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2.
Nascimento made his UFC debut in 2019 and finished his tenure with the promotion holding a record of four victories, three defeats and one no contest.
Throughout his career, Nascimento earned a reputation as a resilient and well-rounded competitor, spending years competing on the international mixed martial arts circuit before reaching the UFC.
His death has prompted an outpouring of condolences from members of the MMA community, with fellow fighters, coaches and fans remembering him for his dedication to the sport and his contributions inside the Octagon.
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